Forty Years Ago Bedford Company Sails to Civil War Front
A 1861 departure from Bedford led by Capt Samuel W Short formed Co B 18th Ind Inf. Many officers later rose high in the war. April 22 1861 saw a free dinner and a patriotic flag gift, with members dispersing to various regiments as muster delays sent them south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Indianapolis
Samuel W. Short
Co. B
18Th Ind. Infantry
Short
N. H. Daniels
U. S
Ft. Kearney
D. K. Bowden
Park Pearson
N.H. Daniels
Coleman Duncan
A. F. Berry
George J. Brown
William Sullivan
James Northcraft
Jacob W. MaArtin
James Brown
Robert McAfee
W. L. Wood
T. J. Box
Joseph Bosley
James Kern
John D. Thomasson
Puddle Street
Milt Myers
Sallie Culbertson
Mag Thomasson
South
Captain Short Company
Denton Bass Visit Noted in Mitchell Resident’s Town Trip
Denton Bass of Mitchell was in town Monday for an unspecified engagement, with the brief sighting recorded as a local note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Bass
Mitchell
Supreme Court Decides for Estate in Sheeks Bond Case
The 1906 Supreme Court ruling affirms the estate in the matter of Ben Newland's estate. Administrators Sheeks and Lewis faced a judgment split between them. Capt. Alexander later administrated and won a suit on the bond for about $7,000. The decision clarifies joint assignment and de bonis non authority.
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Ben Newland
David L. Sheeks
Helen N. Lewis
Sheeks
Martin
Capt
Alexander
Lewis
Supreme Court
State
Lawrence C. C
Baker
Fire Destroys Roof of W. A. Webb Residence
A noonday blaze damaged about two yards of roof on West 16th street when flames from a kitchen flue fed by a north wind set shingles alight. Firefighters arrived after the fire was suppressed by buckets of water. Also noted, letters from Samuel A. Russell regarding the Willard family funeral journey and Mrs. Russell’s illness delayed travel from New York to Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Webb
West 16Th Street
H. Conklin
Masonic Lodge
Samuel A. Russell
Senator Willard
New York
Mr. Russell
Mrs. Russell
Bedford
James Hazelton Willard
Benjamin Newland
James Willard
Cook
John Brown
Carolina Willard
Clinton, Conn
Albert Charlton Andrews
Connersville
Indianapolis Sunday Journal
Bedford First Christian Church Dedicates New Limestone Edifice
The Bedford congregation plans a May dedication for its new limestone church at 15th and K streets. Elder Z T Sweeney of Columbus will preach, with Evangelists S M Martin of St Louis to lead meetings. The octagonal auditorium seats 725 with 275 in the Sunday school room and room for 200 more chairs, totaling 1200 capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. T. Sweeney
First Christian Church
Columbus
Harris
Bedford
15Th
Christ
James Small
Bro. Sweeney
S.M Martin
St. Louis
Bloomington Colored Baptist Church Declares Modest 2,000 Build
Bloomington Star reports colored citizens plan a modest church costing about 2,000 to rival white churches, funded by fairs and events. The piece notes the community’s devotion to old-time religion and communal fundraising efforts. It also recounts a column referencing James Hazelton Willard and political families, tied to Indianapolis Sunday Journal remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists
Bloomington
Court Martial To Convene In City For Co H Members
On April 24 a court martial of the Indiana National Guard will convene here to try Co H members accused of boisterous conduct on the cars returning from Indianapolis after Gen Harrison's funeral This marks the first court martial held in this city Charley Peel moves his family to a farm northeast of town
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Indiana National Guard
Co. H
Indianapolis
Gen. Harrison
Bloomington
Charley Peel
West 8Th Street
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Exceeds Expectations
It dazzles the world with remarkable cures for consumption and related lung illnesses. The remedy has shown strong results in cases of pneumonia hemorrhage pleurisy and bronchitis and is said to be the quickest cure for coughs colds asthma croup hay fever hoarseness and whooping cough. Sold by Messick and Dodd with a satisfaction guarantee or refund. Large bottles cost 50 cents and one dollar, trial bottles free.
Bedford Public Schools Schedule Graduation Events
Bedford public schools close Friday May 17 with class day exercises May 21 and commencement May 22. Fourteen graduates are listed eleven girls and three boys.
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Bedford Public Schools
Blacksmith Roberts Crafts Largest Planer Bit Yet
Steve Roberts of the P. M. and B. Mill No 1 forged a 22 inch planer bit from six inch steel the largest ever made in the region. The feat showcases his mechanical skill and precision in heavy metal work.
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Steve Roberts
P. M.& B. Mill No
Mr. Roberts
Ada Ohio Building Committee Members Named
James KH Hawes of Ada Ohio leads a list of signatories including J B Duncan chairman D W McDanin Frank Hamer John W Owen James Batman J W Newland Cas H Dobbins James Small Mrs John Owen Mrs Julia Wallheiser Mrs Cap Priest Mrs Mamie Stipp Mrs Casa Dossins Mrs Franc Hamer and Mrs J W Newland as Building Committee members.
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James KH. Hawes
Ada
Ohio
J.B. Duncan
D. W. McDanin
Frank Hamer
John W. Owen
James Batman
J. W. Newland
Cas
Dobbins
James Small
John Owen
Julia Wallheiser
Cap Priest
Mamie Stipp
Casa Dossins
Franc Hamer
Former Motive Power Superintendent Heads Bahia Railroad
Mr. Harry Delaney, ex Superintendent of Motive Power on the Monon and ex resident of New Albany, is now in Bahia, Brazil, serving as General Manager of a railroad for the past eighteen months. His family remains in Philadelphia.
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Harry Delaney
Monon
New Albany
Bahia
Brazil
Philadelphia
Bucklen Arnica Salve Extends Fame Worldwide
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the world’s best healer for cuts corns burns bruises sores scars boils ulcers felons and skin eruptions. Sold as 25 cents at Messick and Dodd.
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Bucklen
Messick & Dodd
Limb crashes onto wagon injuring boy near Bedford
Friday morning about 7:30 two young sons of A J Weddle were hauling hay near the Duncan place two miles northeast of Bedford. A large limb was wrenched from a sugar tree and fell on the horses and wagon. One boy, seven years old, suffered a severe scalp wound and bled for hours. The other boy was uninjured. The horses fled about 200 yards before being stopped. The limb was green but dated in the center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Weddle
Duncan Place
Bedford
Electric Bitters Praised By Lancaster Couple
F. J Green of Lancaster New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing years of indigestion and nervous debility and says his wife remains in excellent health. The couple recommends the tonic for female troubles calling it a grand invigorator. Only 50c with satisfaction guaranteed by Messick Dodd.
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F. J Green
Lancaster
N. H
Messick & Dodd
Skeleton found along White River near Elnora
April 16 report says George Holstine of Elnora uncovered a human skeleton along the White River several miles from town. The skeleton shows long exposure to sands, suggesting a body was washed to the spot years ago and is now displayed in a local physician's office.
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George Holstine
Elnora
White River
Elnora’s
Henry's Free Ride and Adams Bros Quarry News
A Mitchell Tribune note highlights Henry risking a jump to say farewell on a B and O train until tickets are found. A grim Conductor warns of dangers from delaying departure. Also reported: Adams Bros plan an $8,000 saw mill addition near their quarry with power upgrades and output of 50,000 feet of lumber, ready by August 1.
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S. W
Burton’s Gap
Mitchell
Henry
Mitchell Tribune
Adams Bros
Fulwider & Co
Hughes Bros
Seward
Bloomington Telephone
Millinery importer owner praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Marion Rooke of T. M. Thompson importers in Chicago says a severe cold kept her awake and a milliner’s use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieved her quickly. She bought it for herself and recovered. For sale by W. C. Elliott.
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Chamberlain
D. N. Sinks
Troy
Ohio
Messrs. Geo. F. Parsons & Co
W. C. Elliott
Marion Rooke
T. M. Thompson
Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago
Kennedy
Hen house tragedy and local telegraph plans disclosed
Chas. S. Reid awoke to chaos among his fowl and killed two dogs after shots rang out. Twelve hens lay dead. James Ruddick reports completion of Ft. Ritner line and plans new exchanges at Leesville and Browns Town with metallic lines and extra wire for future expansion. An obituary profile notes Senator Willard as a literary contributor now recognized in Bedford circles. Minnie A. Burton, daughter of Douglass Burton, was declared insane and sent to the Insane Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. S. Reid
Mr. Reid
James Ruddick
Ft. Ritner
Leesville
Brownstown
This Place
Wallonia
Medora
Senator Willard
Bedford
Walter Wellman
Chicago
New York
Munsey
Minnie A. Burton
Douglass Burton
Insane Hospital
Rube Moses Solomon Falls for Garment Probe
After a Greenburg store encounter, Moses Solomon buys a suit for five dollars from Walter Pleck, who vanishes with the money. The bank later rejects the check, leaving Moses seeking detectives for Pleck or the suit and a possible $5 refund. A separate notice discusses Indiana tree protection, promoting kerosene spray to control the San Jose scale with careful dilution to avoid harming healthy trees.
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Moses
Solomon
Rube
Walter Pieck
Greensburg
Walter
West Fifth Street
Moses Solomon
Citizens’ National Bank
Walter Pleck
Pleck
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Praised by Warrington Resident
Mr. William Savory of Warrington Tingland testifies the Chamberlain cough remedy cured his wife of bronchitis after six years of illness and bed rest. The product is sold by W C Elliott, W H Ifkerd, and Jesse T Stipp. Bloomington trip for real estate ownership noted.
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Chamberlain
William Savory
Warrington
Tingland
W. C. Elliott
W. H. Ifkerd
Jesse T. Stipp
Bloomington
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Mt. Hope
Commercial Tribune
W. D. Starr
Noblesville
Indiana
Butler College
NEW First Christian Church
Our Lord In the Jordan
Elder Z
T. Sweeney
Elder Joseph Franklin
Evangelist S M. Martin
New Colored Baptist Church
Billy Thompson
Charles Calonge
Stone
Frank Tirey
Coxton
Blatchley
San Jose
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
England
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X. B. Jackson
McGee St
Kansas City
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
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