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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1905

Page

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Growth in Life Adds Beauty Says Dr Pierce

Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo urges a healthy body and mind to cultivate happiness and beauty. Dyspepsia can mar skin, he says, and Golden Medical Discovery aids digestion and nutrition without alcohol. Mrs Young testifies five bottles helped her dyspepsia and in doing housework.

R. V. Pierce Buffalo Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Doctor Pierce WM. Young Weir W.va

Bennett Elizy A Bennett dies at 79 in East 16th Street home

Elizy A Bennett died Sunday morning about 8 o'clock at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Brown on East 16th street. She was 79. Burial is planned for Monday at Gilgal.

Elizy A Bennett John Brown East 16Th Street Gilgal

Death of Mrs Henry Smith and local events in Indiana

Steve Smith learns of his mother Mrs Henry Smith's death near Martinville following a long illness. Plans by Monninger and Dressler to add a three story Bedford stone extension to the Northern Hotel in Terre Haute are announced. Also reported are the Eagles funeral for JA Martin with various lodge members present and Amos W Butler's lecture at the Presbyterian church on charitable and correctional work and state hospital planning.

Indianapolis Seventh and Tippscanoee Streets Seventh Street Monninger and Dressler Terre Haute Star Eagles JA Martin Stone City Amos W Butler Presbyterian Church Butler Bedford

Terrible Accident Hurts Graf Boy in Wagon Crash

Ejrord Graf, 138 year old son of Fd Graf, severely injured when a delivery wagon overturned near Lawrence Park. The impact fractured his facial bones and jaw, with bleeding and possible skull base injury. Doctor notes slim chances of recovery but some hope remain as of Friday.

Ejrord Graf Fd Graf Filmond Haverly Henry Eker Eker Harbaugh Halmond Lawrence Park McDonald Charces

Police Court Fines and Arrests Highlight Local Court Roundup

Scott Clampitt paid a fine and costs of 87.5 for intoxication in mayoral court. Dutch Hicks faces preliminary trial for shooting at Sanford Jeffries with intent to kill before Mayor Smith. Dick Dalton arrested for being drunk. bail and jail pending. Dan Spray jailed for wife desertion and peace breach. to await mayoral trial. Governor Hanly issues official proclamation enforcing all acts of the Sixty fourth General Assembly with record-breaking publication and distribution across circuits.

Scott Clampitt Smith Hicks Sanford Jeffries Dan Spray McGuire Place Sixty Fourth General Assembly Frank Hanly Jast Circuit Courts

Bedford Plans Ball Park At Stephenson Lot

Bedford fans prepare a new baseball field on H. B. Stephenson's land south of Huff's store. The site will be graded fenced and feature a grand stand as the town aims to field a fast team this season.

Bedford H. B. Stephenson Huff

Bryantsville tragedy case eyed for Orange County trial

Attorneys Palmer Vance Matson and Miller attended Paoli on Monday regarding the Bryantsville tragedy now slated for trial in Orange County Circuit Court. The State seeks a continuance citing missing witnesses while the defense argues for an immediate trial. Toward and Beasley, jailed in Paoli since last fall after prior Bloomington detention, are subject to a moved venue. a continuation is expected.

Palmer Vance Matson Miller Paoli Bryantsville Orange County Henry Tow Dave Beasley Palmer & Vance Beasely Bloomington

Bedford Mayoral Candidates And a Luxury Coach Preview

The notice includes Lucien Payne announcing his mayoral candidacy and vow to serve impartially. Oliver M Cosner declares his Republican bid, praised for public life and leadership. A luxury parlor coach built in Monon shops, with Charles Coller overseeing. service planned on trains 5 and 6 between Chicago and Louisville.

Monon Charles Coller Bedford Chicago Louisville

Anti Cigarette Law Features Imminent Enforcement

Attorneys expect the new anti cigarette act to prohibit possession of cigarettes and wrappers once the law takes effect this month. It bars manufacture sale exchange or giving away cigarettes and even owning such items. Uncertainty remains on whether non traditional papers used for rolling cigarettes could be outlawed and how cases will be judged.

Attorney General's Office

Knights of Pythias Parade and Revival Highlight Bedford Events

The Knights of Pythias held a major parade led by Grand Marshal J. M. Myers with bands and lodges from surrounding towns. Public meetings at the Opera House and Odd Fellows hall followed, including speeches and rank conferrals. A large revival at First Christian Church drew many worshippers, with Evangelist Brooks noting 207 souls saved. Pension notices list amounts approved for local residents through Thomas J. Sare’s agency.

Knights of Pythias J. M. Myers Bedford Odin Grand Bedford Elks Band Palestine Lodge of First Christian Church Evangelist Brooks Biks Brooks

Fruit Injury From Cold Sparks Mixed Opinions

Weather official Blythe of the Indiana Weather Bureau doubts extensive fruit damage after frost rumors. In Lafayette, snow and wind battered Tippecanoe county orchards with worst impact on pears and plums, while peaches suffered less. Purdue entomologist Prof James Troop warns total losses may be large once reports arrive.

Blythe Indiana Weather Bureau Lafayette Ind Tippecanoeoounty James Troop Purdue University Troop

Card of Thanks to Elks Band for Your Service

A card of thanks from the pastor and members of the First Christian Church and Brooks Bros. evangelists expresses appreciation for the Elks Band’s help at the patriotic meeting. The overture Joy to the World delighted a large audience.

First Christian Church Brooks Bros Elks Band

Bedford Democrat Rotten Critique Spurs Local Outcry

The Bedford Democrat ridicules local justice system and officials as rotten while Bloomington Star comments on corruption. News notes a private Elnora bank converting to a national bank with 25 000 capital stock and lists stockholders and officers including J B Abell and Aaron Hitchsck.

Elnora H H Beever JB Abell Harry Hitchcock Aaron Hitcheock Wiley Hitchcock

Rally at Second Baptist Church drawn strong support

A Sunday rally at the Second Baptist Church raised 62409 in collections. The report thanks Rev Whitney and church members for their presence and help, and recognizes Hon. Wm. N. Matthews for his generous remembrance.

Second Baptist Church Whitney Wm. N. Matthews M, M, Porter

Maple sugar industry urged by forestry bureau in rural revival push

The Bureau of Forestry urges expanding maple sugar production to use maple forests amid price drops and adulteration concerns. It notes shifting growth, best sap in northern states, and profitable grove management. Producers can gain about three dollars per acre, if they streamline processing and cut middlemen.

Bureau of Forestry South South Carolina Georgia Albima Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Indiana Michigan Illinois Wesern Maryland West Virginia Ohio New York New Hagland Pennsylvania Kentucky Tennessee North Corslica Vermont U S. Dept Agriculture

Knights of P convention brings crowds to town

The K of P convention drew many visitors as Rathbone Sisters aided with meals serving 235 knights. Wilt Cogswell leaves B&O SW to start hotel business in Bedford near his mother. Morning Moron mixed train known for courtesy. a Bloomington scene prompts a train reversal to pick up a waving woman near Bloomfield.

Wilt Cogswell Bedford B& Os-W Washington Linton Bloomfield Hunter Elliston Linton Call

Trinity Springs Boom Promises Grand Hotel and Rail Link

The Southern Indiana branch from Indian Springs to Trinity Springs advances quickly. After completion, a magnificent Bedford limestone hotel will rise fireproof with modern conveniences. The boom lifts real estate values and supports farm product markets. rail connections will link with the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad for easy summer visits.

Indiana Indian Springs Trinity Springs Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad Shoals News

Labor Temple drive and Bedford mayoral candidate

A Madison shooting left George Harris mortally wounded by Geo Schneider after a drunken quarrel. Schneider posted bond and is to appear in court. The text also notes a Bedford Labor Temple movement and announces Gordon R. Gould's candidacy for Bedford mayor as a Republican. Gould, 39, a druggist from Indianapolis, is active in the First Christian church and Elks, with broad municipal views.

Madison Ind Hanover George Harris Geo.Schneider Harris Schneider Indianapolis Star Jack” Harris Bedford Indianapolis Gordon R. Gould Republic Gauld First Christian Church Bedford Lodge No. B26 Gould Europe

Mitchell man dies from splinter induced blood poisoning

Howard Love aged about eighty five dies at Mitchell after a splinter drives into his hand and blood poisoning follows. Jolly from Pleasantville Sullivan county attended the district lodge convention then returned home. Buffalo hosts the seventh biennial convention of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen May 15, with the order dating to its Oneonta origin on September 23, 1883.

Howard Love Mitchell Jolly Pleasantville Sullivan County Mr Jolly William Jolly Thomas Henderson Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Buffalo Oneonta N. Y

Indiana farmers push seed corn improvements

Farmers in Indiana show growing interest in corn improvement. They seek better seed and methods, with 1904 corn output totaling 143 896 252 bushels and value over 860 million dollars. Experiments suggest higher yields through seed selection, culture, and soil care.

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Steve Smith Smith & Owens Henry Smith Martinville Mr Smith Mabel Martinsville Bérard Graf Dick Dalton Washington Ball Park Bryantaville Lucien BE. Payne Oliver M. Cosner Cosner Pythias Grand Street Parade Odon Uniform Bank K. of P Grand Lodge Ellis Band Stone City Opera House George W.mcdaciel America E.lis R. Scott Hyde Bachelor Messrs. Jones, Fields, Boruff and Mason Henry Owen Miss Whiting Geo. W. Powell Julia Day Bro. Findley Maude Dackara F. J. Duntov Castle Hall Odd Fellows Hall Palestine Lodge No 187 Union B Hust Order George W. Powell G. C Krenke Rathbone Chas. H. Allen John W. Harris Jos. Winterhalter Frank M. Cosner McHenry Owen Wm. Bahr John W. Brown Jas M. Myers Mike Walker Louis Mayer W. E. Cannedy Jos. Winterbaker Jesse Johnson John W. Kline Leroy Truablood Harry Griggs Vann Baker Thomas J. Sare Blocmington William Mathes Thomas B Burch Frederick Pfisterer Frederic Sexton Samuel P. Cardwell James S. Roach William M. Struitt John Ed Burk Martisha Judah Samuel J. Heston Danial Rollins Kid Haltom Polk Gardner Nancy E Hicks Calvin Rutherford William Strain Glorinda J. Goss George F. Griffith Aquilla Huff George W. Sexton James M. Hislip Emily J. Sharp Absaca Bedford Democrat The Democrat Bloomington Star Democratic Tarra Haute TP A French Lick Vandalia Moron Rathbone Sisters K. of P. Order R. E. Blackburn CO Citizens National Bank C. Union Jack Harris
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