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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1905
Page
2
A Chicago teamsters strike prompts violence and injuries while Mayor Dunne opens talks with traction representatives on possible purchase of the street railway. Reports conflict over escalation as union members are called out.
A series of wedding notices from Bedford detail ceremonies in April and mid month. Couples named include Elmer Sain and Martha J. Pattop. William M. Tisdale and Jane S. Cooper. Isaac J. Hall and Atly C. Mitchell. William Huddelson and Mabel Bair. Jesus Corbin and Ruby Withman. Charles F. Clark and Rose Beem.
Finch told Chief Millikie he did not recall events after a confrontation near a vial duct and claimed a colored man gave him a drink. In other items, Tokio reports a Russian squadron may stay at Kamrand Bay until May 7 while Japan considers action along Formosa routes, and Harbin dispatch notes a railway attack attempt by Chinese bandits on April 17.
Next Friday's Good Friday service at the Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis will unite all denominations for a first of its kind observance. The program features brief addresses, scripture readings, prayers, and meditations from 11:55 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Rev Wilson Whitney and Rev R Scott Hyde among speakers. A derailer device on the Southern Indiana railway is described as a safety upgrade to keep cars from the main line.
Alexander Wooder and Bertha Harmon became the first couple to obtain a marriage license under the new law. Several other applicants have applied, but none could complete the new forms without consulting at home with elders and the family Bible.
Mrs Matilda Malott relocates from the country to a new residence on South H street.
All members of Bedford Lodge No. 56 of the Pathfinders are requested to attend next Friday night April 21 at 7 30 p m sharp for important business. Let every member be present as there will be a lot of work. By order of PRES and Secy.
A Wednesday night revival in Bedford, spanning March 26 to April 25, drew 250 new members as 22 came forward. Evangelist Brooks and his brother assisted with music directing by J. W. Owens and Harry M. Accam, supported by a four piece orchestra. The next series moves to Madison, Indiana with Pastor Edwards leading baptisms.
Bloomington, April 18. Judge Robinson sustains six of seven charges in the prosecution against Prosecutor Robert G. Miller in impeachment proceedings. Hearing runs from 11 a.m. to after 1 p.m. with court packed. Early cases allege Miller took $32 to influence adultery cases involving Wesley Oldham and Mrs. Mary Parnell. other witness testimony concerns the Fred Thrasher case and cash settlements. Bedford notes include upcoming Chapter meeting and membership certificates. local preacher W. P. Kane to speak. Indianapolis railroad developments by John R. Walsh with major land purchases and shop plans across multiple towns.
Indiana Weather Bureau reports for the week ending April 17 note frost caused minimal damage to crops. Growth is retarded yet fruit buds risk premature dropping. some insects affect a few Shelby and Wayne wheat fields. Rye, clover, meadows, pastures thrive. oats sowing slowed by wet ground. corn planting progressing. early potatoes and gardens planted. tobacco up in Randolph county. tomatoes and onions acreage increasing in Noble county. The rest of the text shifts to a political moral remark about assassinations and newspaper depictions of Lincoln Garfield and McKinley with no direct local agricultural relevance.
Mrs Els Douglass Bennett died at her daughter Mrs John Brown's home on East 16th Street on Sunday morning. Born in 1825 in New York, she came to Bedford in 1837 and spent her life there. Survived by five brothers in the West, one sister in town, six children including two sons and four daughters. Service held at Hiltonville M E church conducted by Rev. Winn and burial at Gilgal. Also reports Chicago strike violence with hired “slugging crews” paid for assaults, per Chicago Record Herald, terming it notorious and new to public knowledge.
Dramatic proceedings and sustained objections frame the Miller impeachment trial in Bloomington Illinois as prosecutors lay out bribery schemes. David Guy described paying 450 dollars to Thornton through Hadley for clemency of Frei Thrasher while Miller allegedly approved a record dismissal after a glance at the mayor. The Watts case proceeds with Bruce Head testifying to a ten dollar bribe for dismissal of charges. Mrs Frank Bickenhauser Jr. is ill at her home.
A passenger train on the Monon narrowly escaped disaster when the engine spotted a burning Clear Creek bridge 50 yards ahead between Harrodsburg and Clear Creek. The crew rushed the train across the flames, the charred timbers collapsing into water below. Trains were rerouted via the Smithville line until repairs were completed.
The City Council approved moving the Daggy house to the east half of lot 29 in West Bedford, denied an East 15th water main extension, and ordered repairs on 26th street south of Green property for sidewalks. They also ordered investigations into trash dumping at Helen Lewin’s property and a sink hole at 17th and P streets, raised the Waterworks Engineer's salary, and directed plans for J street improvements. Fire Hostler resignation accepted. George Smith becomes Hostler with Carl Seara as Assistant. The B and CO S W Railroad reports detectives on lines to curb train jumpers.
Bartlettesville Eid. Smith closes a week's meeting at the Church of Christ Sunday night. Manuel Hollows and wife of Oolitic visit relatives here over Sunday and attend church. De Smith of Bedford visits Mrs D B Adamson with Dr Woolary of Heltonville. Several locals attend church services.
D A Lee and family visited W N Lee. Sun Lawton Mathis of Tunnelton in town Sunday. Arthur Lee visited his grandfather. Reas of Norman Station sold pictures Monday. A severe Monday night storm brought electricity, rain and hail. May Lee and sister Manda shopped at Fort Wednesday. J Hobson and son hunted for hay Wednesday. Manda and Grace returned home after visiting Mrs D A Lee near Tunnelton. CO Robertson of Campbellsburg and John Wade from Mat Robertson farm searched for sheep Wednesday. George Jackson of Leesville was at Ft Ritner Friday. Elisha Lee was in Tunnelton Saturday on business. Manda Mathis visited. Eld Lowery Adamson has Sunday morning appointment at New Union. Mrs Martha Jackson sick. Dr John Pearson of Bedford here Thursday. Mrs Bimly Perkins and granddaughter Mudie visited Saturday. Miss Lula Day returned from Illinois. Miss Luvia Perkins to Terre Haute Sunday to visit relatives. Misses Mattie and Lola Pace visited Bedford last Friday. Mrs Al Richardson and daughter of Limestone guests of Mrs Tom Webb. Nora Sears and wife moved to Bedford. Frank Jones and wife moved into Alva Callahan’s house. Miss Mary Daugherty teaching summer school at Fayetteville.
Notice to citizens of Mitchell and Marion township in Lawrence county Indiana that Kroll Marley petitions the Lawrence County Commissioners at the May term 1903 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons for one year with on premises drinking. The SW room of a two story frame building at the southwest corner of lot 300 in Mitchell is described, facing Mississippi Avenue with a 22 by 25 foot room and clear glass front.
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