Climax Mill Fire Destroys Plant. Losses Near Twelve Thousand
The Climax Stone Mill on the Monon line burned Thursday April 11 at 6 o clock. It housed six saw gangs and a planer with boiler and engine. all were destroyed. Loss estimated between 10 000 and 12 000 with only 5 000 insurance. Firemen struggled due to no city mains and wind. Adjacent mills escaped. Cause suspected to be overheated flue in stove. rumors of coal oil use denied. 20 men employed. mill idle in winter, operating lately 15 hours daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Climax Stone
C.S. Norton
W. N. Matthews
H. P. Radley
Robert F. McKinley
Monon
Rowe
D W Sherwood in Bryants ville Reported Worse
D W Sherwood of Bryants ville, once improving from pneumonia, is reported worse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Sherwood
Bryantsville
Indiana National Guard Band rehearsals boost camp prep
Bloomington visit by the 2d Regt Band of the Indiana National Guard includes two beneficial rehearsals led by Chief Musician Cannedy. The 14 member group plans summer concerts in the region and will wear state uniforms yet to arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana National Guard Band
Chas. Steinbergh
Charles Wiley
Norman Walker
H. J. Rott
Arthur Allen
Bridge Nichols
H. B. Cosner
Harry Feltus
C. Applegate
2D Regt
Bloomington
Cannedy
Indiana Christian Missionary Convention Timeline
A detailed two and three day program outlines devotionals, addresses, round tables, and rallies for Indiana Christian missions. Topics include state missionary work, Sunday school programs, district co operations, and youth work with speakers from Bloomington Bedford Vincennes Corydon and Indianapolis. Attendees include Edith Edwards Sexon T A Cox J B Marshall W M Yocum and others. attendees travel from Paoli Louisville and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Edwards Sexon
Bloomfield
Indiana Missions
T. A. Cox
Carlyle
Joseph Franklin
Bedford
Our State Bible School
Jacks Small
Yocum
G. W. Thompson
Shoals
James Small
P. C. Cauble
McKenny
Legg
J. B. Marshall
T. J. Legg
Z. T. Sweeney
Columbus
Anderson
Bethany
Indiana
W. Ms. Yocum
Christian's Women’s Board of Missions
Young Peoples
Alice Moore
Vincennes
8. K. Jones
Corydon
Keith Parks Marriage Recorded in Bedford Ceremony
Keith Parks married Friday forenoon at 11 at the residence of Mr and Mrs Thomas Tindall in Bedford with Elder W B Chrisler performing. The groom is a respected Bedford citizen and veteran, the bride a Kentucky widow formerly from Jessamine county. A fine dinner followed. the bride's son attended. Also noted: three alleged stove moulders from Louisville left a Monon train near 11 p m April 11. two hats blown away. one man carried a Moulders Union card. one wore a makeshift head covering.
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Thomas Tindall
Thomas J. Keith
Pannie Parks
W. B. Chrisler
Keith
Bedford
Jessamine County
Kentucky
Louisville
Chicago
Monon
Union
Deckard
What's Your Face Worth
An ad promises a cure for liver trouble with Dr. King's New Pills to give clear skin rosy cheeks and a rich complexion. Available for 25 cents at Messick and Dodd's drug store.
Grave charges swirl as Cora Clark fights for life
Cora Clark, thought dying from morphine poisoning, remains in grave condition after ingesting morphine with water. She reportedly admitted being urged by several local men to drink the drug, while her father cites a forced administration scenario. The case spurs expected investigation. Will Urmey sells his Brazil laundry stake and returns to the Home Laundry in town.
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Cora Clark
Will Urmey
Brazil
Keller on leave from India visits family in Seymour
George Keller arrived Friday on the B&O from New York after landing in Bombay to visit his parents near Blankenship. He left Seymour two decades ago for Florida plumage business and later joined a New York company. Ill health grants him leave until October, with stories of India and famine, and he stayed with his cousin Morton Baker and brother Ben Keller. Albert Miller of Bedford was arrested for public intoxication at the B&O depot and appeared before Judge Hoover after claiming a sick wife and two ill children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Keller
New York
Bombay
India
Blankenship
Mr. Keller
Florida
New York Plumage Co
Wright
Keller
City
Morton Baker
Ben Keller
Hoosier Quarry
Albert Miller
Bedford
B. & O. Depot
Hoover
Seymour
Excursion To Cincinnati From B and O S W
The B and O S W announces the season’s first excursion to Cincinnati on Sunday April 21. Round trip price is 1.25 dollars. Trains depart at 8:00 am and arrive in Cincinnati at 12:35 pm with return from Cincinnati at 7:15 pm.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnatti
Foote Homestead of Bedford Built 1828 29 and Occupied Since
The Foote homestead at Bedford’s public square northeast corner was built by Dr. Winthrop Foote in 1828 29. He moved in June 24 1830 and lived there until his death August 2 1856. The house remained in the Foote family. Winthrop A. Foote was born there and still occupies it. The property is noted alongside recent circuit court rulings on saloon damages reflecting local controversy over tavern conduct.
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Bedford
Foote
Bedford Public Square
Winthrop Foote
Winthrop A. Foote
Dogs kill sheep on H. H. Edwards farm near Mitchell
Several sheep were killed when dogs attacked a flock on H. H. Edwards’ Mitchell area farm. Edwards went there Tuesday to have the losses appraised and handle other business. I. H. Crim purchased Dr. Chas. E. Rariden’s West 14th street lot east of the old homestead for a modern residence to be built soon.
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H. H. Edwards
Mitchell
Mr. Edwards
I. H. Crim
Chas. E. Rariden
West 14Th Street
Rariden
Mt Olive Woman Dora McGriff Noted In City Visit
Miss Dora McGriff of Mt Olive was in the city this Tuesday, visiting friends and taking in local sights. Her trip highlights social activity of Mt Olive residents in the Jonathan era.
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Jessie
May Blackburn
Gullett’s Creek
This City
Lizzie Johnston
Dora McGriff
Mt.Olive
Death of Morris W Keach Two year old dies after measles
Morris Wilder Keach two years four months old son of Mr and Mrs S L Keach died Saturday at 3 45 after measles followed by pneumonia. Funeral at North I street home Sunday 2 PM conducted by Rev James Small. Burial at Green Hill cemetery. The piece also reports on memorials for Morris Beach, quarries in Indiana, a missing trunk in Bloomington, the Seymour Masonic Temple cornerstone, and local stone industry developments.
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Morris Wilder Keach
L. Keach
North I Street
9Th
James Small
Green Hill Cemetery
Morris Beach
James Smal
Harris
McDaniel
Small
John
Mitchell Wets Win a Lawsuit Over Ragland's License
Frederick R. Nugent sought a liquor license for Ragland's in Mitchell but was denied after a remonstrance by township voters. The case moved from Lawrence Circuit Court to Orange county with Judge Utz hearing in Paoli. Utz ruled the remonstrance power invalid, granting Nugent’s applicant and restoring Mitchell as a wet town. The ruling aligns with earlier Indiana court decisions and questions Supreme Court precedent on remonstrance powers.
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Mitchell Wets
Frederick R. Nugent
Ragland
Mitchell
Board of Commissioners
Lawrence
Orange County
Buskirk
Utz
New Albany
Paoli
Gainey
Martin
Batman
Bloomington
Supreme Court
Round Table Musicale At Mrs Radley's
Ladies of the Round Table hosted a Monday afternoon musicale at Mrs H P Radley with guests from Minneapolis Terre Haute Madison Washington Indianapolis and Franklin. Performances included duets by Mrs Judah and Miss Potter and a trio by Mr Thornton Mr McKinley and Miss Cosner with readings on Verdi Chopin and My Rosary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Round Table
H. P. Radley
Wm. Judah
Minneapolis
Alice Potter
Clara Dunihue Perkins
J. T. Freeland
T.j.brooks
Lillian Voris
Lusk
James Thornton
James McKinley
Willa Cosner
Clara Donihue Perkins
Terre Haute
Robert Rankin White
Madison
J. M. Wakefield
Washington
W. A. Gabe
Indianapolis
Voris
Franklin
Gas stove in bakery bread chest causes minor blast
A gasoline stove in the bottom of a bread chest at Richardson Bros. bakery exploded around 6 a.m. Tuesday, likely from gasoline evaporation. The chest and ceiling were scorched but damage was limited. Ed Richardson was only slightly burned while extinguishing the fire. the Fire Department was not needed.
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Richardson Bros
Ed Richardson
Bedford Post Office Unclaimed Letters Advertised Week End April 6 1901
List shows letters remaining for ladies Brown Mrs Ira Cain Mrs Thos J Graves Miss Jennie A Lewis Mrs Joey Nevins Mrs Hettie Sylester Mrs Mollie and gentlemen Gamble J W Larter Wes Masberry Thomas. plus notices of weddings and local moves including Mrs Martin Martinen with son George going to Odon to attend Dora Scott Ora Childers wedding and Evangeline and Owensburg family visits. Thomas Hanna former Indiana Lieutenant Governor 1880 died in Indianapolis. Evangelist O M Davis from Trinity Springs left for Owensburg to preach at Bethel Church of Christ tomorrow. John Owens traveled to Williams to arrange stone work for new residence foundation for Dr J T McFarlin.
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Martin Martinen
George
Odon
Miss Dora Scott
Ora Childers
O. M. Davis
Trinity Springs
Owensburg
Bethel Church of Christ
Protracted Christian Meeting Opens in Harrodsburg
A long meeting at the Christian church in Harrodsburg began Saturday evening led by Rev. Harley Jackson. Attendance is strong and interest high as services continue Sunday. Five members came forward at yesterday’s Court House services, two joining the church and three by letter. Mr. Harris’s solo morning performance was praised for heartful singing. J. F. Butcher visited from Harrodsburg on furlough after touring local politics. Thomas L. Kimbrel traveled to Bloomington to auction Dunn property north of the University. Mrs. Lafayette Bridwell returned to Owensburg after visiting relations here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Harrodsburg
Harley Jackson
Court House
Harris
J. F. Butcher
Mr. Butcher
Reform School For Boys
Plainfield
Thomas L. Kimbrel
Bloomington
University
M. F. Dunn
Local residents and visitors noted in Bedford area
Hallie Anderson of Indiana polis visits his mother Mrs. Chas Harbaugh. Mrs Jack Fultz healing from malarial fever shows improvement. Several locals and visitors feature in travel and illness notes including Miss Ora Mallett of Elnora and Carl Heavenridge's Lafayette trip. Baseball score Bloomington 4 Terre Haute 3.
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Hallie Anderson
Indianapolis
Mrs
Chas. Harbaugh
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Climax
Dick Fisher
Trinity M.B
Epworth League
John Mullin
John Bush
Norman Station
Dark Hollow
Atlanta
Hurty
State Board of Health
Harty
Robert C. Houston
Manon
Metropolitan Police Commission of
Marion
Durbin
Houston
Bedford Stone
Economist Furnace Company
Mr. Houston
Ale Hatfield
Hatfield House
Chauncey Depew
Daniel Sommer
Orleans
Weddle Church of Christ
Jackson County
Summer
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Clarence Drinkard
Julia Ragland
Henry Reath
S. J. Hennon
Adah McPheeters
Farrell
Belle Weaver
Austin Crawford
Heltonville
Linkenbach
White River Bottom
Southern Indiana Railroad
Homer Guthrie
Tunnelton
Hon
A. Guthrie
Granville Todd
Bono Township
John Smith
Denniston
Helterville
Alice Turner
Joe Hennon
Churches of Christ
Ind
Neva Williams
P. C. Candle
American
H. Bartlett
Cleveland
Miss Grace Fields
Pescnal
H. J. Sheppard
Oaktown
Jas. Smail
Church of Christ
C. H. Buchanan
Cdon
S. H. Connell
Koreen
Indiana Christian Sunday Schools
Bethany Assembly
E. A. Cantrell
Sarah Franklin
Margaret Hert
W. L. Wright
Wm. Oeschger
KE. Jones
Christian Endeavor
H. M. Jacks
Owen Merritt
C. E
B. L. Allen
Frank Powers
Society
James Simaill
D J. Lerris
E. Sermon
Newton Crooke
Joseph Giles
Maggie Pickard
Keith Parks
Col
V. V. Williams
Fairbanks and
Beveridge
Col. Williams
Circuit Court
Washington Herald
Morris W. Keach
Christ
Elijah Embree
Marshal Russell
Policeman Teaford
McHenry Owens
H. Conklin
Thomas Mundy, Jr. Warden
John Wilder
Frank Russell
James A. Zaring
Peter Withman
Albert Strout
Meek Stone
George P. Parks
A. Darnell
Will Brooks
J. Hickson Smith
Peter Fillion
Clay Malott
Thomas Kimbrel
E R. Dobbins
A. S. McFarland
J. A. Coleman
Dugan Cut Stone Co
Mr. Coleman
Mitchell Lime Co
Pilgrim’s Progress
First Baptist Church
Stinesville
B. W. Sherrill
Gunpowder
N. C
Royal Baking Powder
Small Blaze
Central Trust Company
Trust Company
Indianapolis News
C. S. Whitted
S. N. Whitted
Thomas Hanna
Avoca
John Owens
Williams
J. T. McFarlin
Lafayette Bridwell
Frank Sears
Fayetteville
Theodore L. Lyons
Jack Fultz
John Allen
Salem
Livia Adamson
Mike Guthrie
Winnie Sutphin
Messrs
Roy Bedoe
Tom Meglemere
Stanley Chrisler
Red Cross
Ora Mallett
Elnora
Hol Terrell
Carl Heavenridge
Lafayette
Sarah Ard
Back Creek
E.C. Jordan
Wesley Chapel
Ada Porter
Ft. Dodge
Iowa
Indian Springs
Roy Heddoe
Charles Pollard
Campbellsburg
Wm. Hart
Martha Simmons
Granville Baker
R. M. Bareford
Dugan Stone Co
Grace Talbott
L. A. Morgan
Mary Blackburn
Leafy Dowling
Millie Kern
Frank Litton
This
Macon
Lamberton
Ark
Macnee
Gradfield Regulator CO
Atuta, GA
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