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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
1
Mrs. Elmer Chambers, about 20, drank half an ounce of carbolic acid in a stock room at the Central Union Telephone Co. She collapsed and was taken home as doctors feared she would die. Her husband, lineman Elmer Chambers, assisted. motive unknown.
Salem pulled a scrub nine to beat Oolitic 20 to 16 after a prior loss to Bedford. Bedford fans attended, hoping for a different outcome, but Salem's effort prevailed as the quarrymen stood firm in a tense Sunday game.
Bloomington Indiana July 31 It is stated on good authority that President and General Manager McDoel will retire from the Monon Railway and be succeeded by an official now connected with the Louisville and Nashville Road. Mr McDoel is about to sell his stone quarry interest to John R Walsh of the Southern Indiana Railway. In that event Mr Walsh will extend his road from Bedford to Bloomington.
The 12th annual reunion of Lawrence and Monroe counties soldiers will be at Chapel Hill on August 29 and 30. A camp fire is planned Friday night with speeches by Robt. Miers John C. Chaney and J B Wilson. No drinking or gambling on grounds. James P. Hawkins and Alonzo Smith hold ground privileges. Joan N Ross is president M Wooverry secretary.
Bedford business scene quiets after rumors that Perry Matthews Buskirk Stone and Consolidated Stone Co. properties would be sold to Bedford Quarries Co. John R. Walsh denies any purchase. Letters from company presidents emphasize no negotiations and friendly relations among firms. Also recalled is Indiana railroad history highlighting early New Albany and Salem line developments.
The Great Vigo County Fair runs August 11 to 16 at Terre Haute Fair Grounds. Ten thousand dollars in prizes across departments, 1,000,000 electric lights, 2:03 track races, bands, free shows, and half fare rail rates promise a premier Indiana county fair experience.
The Indianapolis News denounces four brutal whitecaps in Bloomington area within six months as a statewide shame. It accuses Monroe and Brown counties of a continuing organized crime, urges a law to make counties liable for 5 000 damages per incident to end the disgrace.
Bud Jones a 19 year old resident with his mother Mrs Laura Jones was struck by a blow and shot in the left side during a dark confrontation near 7th Street and the standpipe. Doctors say the bullet a 38 caliber likely passed through and will not be fatal. motive unclear with no robbery attempted.
The Consolidated Stone Company operates multiple Indiana quarries producing buff and blue stone with over 2,000,000 cubic feet annual capacity. Mills in Bedford and Hunter Valley Bloomington process stone with modern equipment. about 250 workers operate day and night since 1902. Its New York quality stone backs noted bridges and federal buildings nationwide including the Old Colony Chicago and New York projects. Colonel L T Dickason presides, with Henry A Hickman and D MeL McKay as officers.
A unidentified negro was found dead after lying on a Monon passenger train track north of Bloomington Ind and another man from Louisville was arrested on suspicion of involvement. Leslie claimed to be the survivor, while Brook lyn was named as the deceased.
The notice urges exhibitors to bring fine horses hogs and other stock to the Bedford fair September 1st to 6th. Management asks participants to submit a premium list and emphasizes that showcasing quality stock will attract buyers.
S C Dodds of Monroe county bank recalls Col H E Wells as a decisive man with practical sense. He cites Wells near French Lick buying and selling anything and giving a boy 25 cents for a ground hog then selling it for 50 cents to a hotel guest, illustrating Wells method and business instinct.
The Rabbit-Chasers from northwest Bedford defeated Avoca 21 to 16 on a Sunday forenoon. The visiting youngsters faced a granger nine aged 18 to 30, averaging about 175 pounds, and despite being jarred, the newer team pushed hard and secured the win.
The News editor plans a Friday incognito visit to Foote's grove near Bedford around 10 a.m. He asks the Mayor with the keys of the city or the Marshal to meet, bringing lunch and a black bottle for a light, unserious gathering before the Bedford freight departs at noon.
In 1851 Bloomington, then incorporated, faced a heated dispute over liquor sales. The council set a 500 dollar retail license plus 100 county license. Supporters of low licenses organized to dissolve the corporation, winning 115 to 101. About $3,000 in the treasury was refunded and the town remained without a corporation until 1859 while liquor sold under state license.
Miss Goldie Cox daughter of Henry Cox narrowly escaped injury when her buggy backed onto the Monon track near the New Deckard Hotel. The train hit the buggy but the horse surged forward, throwing her to the ground unharmed. The buggy sustained damage. the horse and buggy belonged to Miss Nannie Duncan.
Prof. Samuel C. Cosner, superintendent of Tonkawa schools, and his wife, both teachers, are visiting relatives in Lawrence county. Born in the county, Cosner taught in Bedford College era and Huron Kansas schools before moving to Oklahoma to lead educational efforts.
Bedford Quarries Co denies reports of wage cuts citing overtime dispute. Several sawyers quit, others laid off due to idle saws and reduced demand. Also notes on Monon railroad transfer timing and leadership rumors, plus Indiana’s rich resources and growth potential.
The Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis celebrates its golden jubilee during the week of September 15 with a 214 acre grounds upgrade, a $300000 property, and a record premium list near $35000. Sousa's Band to perform four concerts for about 75000 attendees. horse show prizes total $3150. cattle, dairy, sheep, hog, and poultry prizes all rise significantly. New exhibits from across Indiana and other states strain space as railroads offer low fare during the fair.
The Bedford Building Stone firm, Perry Matthew Buskirk Stone Company of Bedford Indiana, quarries stone with 2 000 000 cubic feet yearly capacity and 850 workers. Its stone graces Chicago Tribune building and Auditorium Annex, New Yorks Astor Hotel and Metropolitan Museum of Art, Hyde Parks Frederick Vanderbilt residence, and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis. President Col L T Dickason and VPs H A Hickman and W C Crosier lead the operation begun thirteen years ago by Mr Crosier.
Policeman Myers and Constable James Chestnut arrested Sam Jackson Curtis Knight and Frank Wells in the north end Monday night about 110 o clock. Wells was released after surrendering goods from Byers & Boyd store. Knight and Jackson jailed for robbing the store. all 17 year olds bound over to court. Knights father A Knight merchant, and the pair are suspected in a second coin theft on West 5th Street.
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