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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1901

Page

3

Local News Roundup from City Aches and Visits

Local notes report Bob Stevens on the sick list and Carrie Stone improving. Visitors include Ernest Reid of Indianapolis and Bill Skerd returning from Orleans. Miss Mandy Owens and Guy Buckles are ill, while births and travel to El Reno Oklahoma and Springville are noted. A basket meeting is set for Fairview United Brethren church and small-town arrivals depart for Seymour and Indianapolis.

Wood Still East 16Th St United Brethren’s Church Fairview

Local Notes and Notices From Bedford

Mrs Ed Buck is very sick. Clothing sale at Hay s. Mrs David L Sheeks on the sick list. John Moore of Arthur NL visiting Riley Foddrill. Flora Edwards returned from Orleans. Mrs James Pace and children visited Heltonville. Susie Howard returned from Indian Springs. Mrs W A Ragsdale ill with flux. Andy Acton and children visiting Norman Station. Leafy Sears and Jessie Long left for Illinois. Children's Suits sale at The Famous. Lula Ramsey returned from Seymour visit with Charlie. Chat Girdley home from Indian Springs. Minnie and Pearl Stalcup back in Springville. Mose Thomas and Burns City guests of James Toon family returned home. Elder Piety of Findley IL to preach at Church of Christ Aug 22. Everyone invited. Nellie Wease guest of Emma Hulse. returned home. Olive Glover recovering from malaria fever. Dr Culmer returned to Springville. mother accompanying. Mrs Henry Cunningham of New Albany visiting husband. he works at Southern Indiana Shops. Man with broken ribs from Rock Ledge treated. not dangerous. Parrot dealer again in town with two cages of green birds. Alfred N Parks leaving for Bloomington then Terre Haute en route to Illinois. Reunion planned for old soldiers of Company D 50th Ind Vol and Company G 82nd Ind at Mason s Grove Aug 28.

Local Notes From Bedford Area Readings and Events

Miss Anna Weaver ill. Mrs Tyre Bowman sick. Fred Giles of Avoca in city. Virge Alexander of Heltonville in town. Mrs Will Holland visits Ft Ritner. Mrs Elmer Cannedy ill on East 15th. Carl Short returns from Indianapolis trip. Noble and John Turpin of Springville visit. Marriage license issued to Everett Weaver and Carrie Reed. Seed ads and business notices weave through town. Mont partners to Chateau for A B Guthrie. John Miller builds fruit candy booth. D B Guthrie to Michigan City for gravel road job. Walter Judah ships rattlesnake to State Geologist Blatchley. Bertha Toliver visiting Mrs Charles Watkins. Mrs Rebecca Hayes visits Campbellsburg. Perry Davis sets lemonade stand for Street Fair. Bedford show coming. Harris’s Nickel-Plated One Ring Circus Sept 25. Parks of St Joseph visiting relatives. Massey and Smith foundation for Earl Short building. T J Leonard returns from Owensburg after visit. Junior Endeavor ice cream social at First Christian. Arthur Smallwood injured in runaway. shop not serious. Brown County Agricultural Society meets at fruit farm southeast of Georgetown. peach crop expected large.

Local notes on visits deaths and an upcoming encampment

Several residents and visitors are listed with movements including Leland Wicker visiting an uncle in Bono and Julia Ragland visiting her brother in Indianapolis. A marriage license was issued to Charles Hillenburg and Iva Sipes. Delinquent dog tax due by Aug 25. Roughly 4 000 to 5 000 veterans expected at the Indiana G A R encampment in Cleveland starting Sept 9 with trains leaving Sept 6.

Charles Hillenburg Iva Sipes Indiana G. A. R Cleveland Indiana Indianapolis

Special prices on Children’s Suits at Hay’s

Jackson Harrell of Logan is in town Monday. Ot Inman visited Williams until Friday. Mrs. Grant Roberts plans an addition on 7th street. Louis Shelley of Avoca moves into corner 19th and O streets. Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show comes to Bedford in September. Bart Sand and family of Bono visited Geo. A. Tindall last week. Gus Smith went to Williams to build a house for Dr. McFarlin. Henry L. Skerd went to Orleans for the reunion and to see his son Levi Ikerd. Marriage licenses issued to Eli P. Parry and Alice McClintock, and Jesse F. Lavender and Mollie Hubbard. William Slimp of Elnora brought a carload of Davie s county watermelons. Mrs. Sallie Bass’s niece visits Elijah McBride near Mitchell. Misses Cora and Nellie Freeman visited by Misses Cleada and Sallie Feltner. they returned to Williams Saturday. Attorney A. W. Jones of Mitchell secured an original pension for Susan A. Sparks widow of Clinton C. Sparks. County Health Officer Dr. F. S. Hunter reports Lawrence county free of smallpox since January. California Commandery No. 1 of San Francisco will pass through Bedford on a special train to Louisville for the Conclave. Ira Woody and family were notified of W. J. Lants death near Loogootee.

Local notices and movements in Bedford area

McCormick Bros and B B Marley return to Norman Station. Public health updates. Mrs Hamilton improves. Attorney Vance buys land on South M street for a cottage. Street Fair dinners supported by the Christian church. Various visits, moves, and assignments among local residents. several travel plans and religious events noted. John Wilder and family plan Louisville trip with a railway picnic. Indiana Methodist Conference to meet at Bed ford with possible church changes. Rev J A Ward may seek Presiding Elder role. Numerous small-town arrivals, departures, and property developments documented.

Bedford J. A. Ward Wesley Chapel New Albany Andrews

Community thanks for aid during illness and death

I wish to thank my neighbors and friends for their assistance and kindness during the sickness and death of my son Elizabeth Gardner. Miss Cora Voyles of Salem visiting Bloomfield was guest of Miss Jessie Voyles and returned to Salem Monday. Married at 4 pm Saturday in Marion Gregory’s office to Edna Coleman both of Huron. They will reside in Bedford. Local mills report strong business with Adams brothers adding six gangs to their mill and Henley mill at full capacity as other firms stay busy. Bloomington Telephone.

Elizabeth Gardner Cora Voyles Salem Bloomfield Jessie Voyles Chrisler Marion Gregory Edna Coleman Huron Bedford Adams Brothers Henley Bloomington Telephone

Spitting Law Struggles Weigh on Ruddy Country Teacher

A husky country school teacher, cheeks puffed and face in misery, asks an old friend where to spit after a new law. He walks to the street car track and dumps his tobacco while onlookers watch, as reported by the Washington Herald.

Washington Herald

Monon to run Sunday excursion to Louisville

A Monon special excursion to Louisville and return is planned for Sunday September 1 with schedule and rates to be posted shortly. Also reports note Police William Teaford’s health fluctuating between better and not expected to live. A Greencastle anecdote recalls a tramp trading stolen tomatoes for a meal.

The Monon Louisville H. P. RaDney G. A

City Police Court yields fines and jail for local theft

In City Police Court R S McCaskey paid a fine and costs of 9.50 for intoxication. A 13 year old colored boy was jailed pending parental responsibility inquiry after being accused of stealing 10 pennies from Bedford Ice Co. office. Other items note residents visiting Vincennes, building plans, homestead claims, travel, and religious meetings with several local figures mentioned. Sixteen additions at recent meetings reported.

Thomas Morris North I Street Bedford Ice Co

Drought and Rain Restore Some Crops in State

The bulletin notes continued deterioration of late crops until the weekend when heavy showers drenched much of the state. Late corn shows improved prospects for yield. pasturage improves as early fodder is cut. Drought damages to late potatoes and garden vegetables may be permanent, though tomato yield could be better than expected. Tobacco remains weak with a light potential harvest. Randolph county tobacco is being housed. Apples fall but overall fruit prospects stay fair despite drought.

United States Department of Agricultural Climate and Crop Bulletin Randolph County

Knight Templar Conclave Pilgrimage and Typhoid Worry

Knight Templar commanderies plan a Louisville Conclave with side trips through Kentucky Tennessee and Indiana revealing a 1 500 000 spendable byproducts. A Georgetown Indiana police officer Te ford is reported very ill with typhoid fever with no further word received implying possible recovery.

Knight Templar Louisville Kentucky Tennessee Indiana Hoosier Blue Grass

Evangelist Abberly Aims Winter Meeting in Bedford

Word from Rev R W Abberly now vacationing in England says he wishes to hold a winter meeting in the new Bedford church. Last year’s eloquent meeting drew a large audience and many from both inside and outside the church will likely attend again.

The Christian Church England Bedford

Band Concert Friday Night Program Details

Band concert Friday night features six selections led by director R A Waterbury. Pieces include Battleship Alabama Fulton overture William Tell Rossini vision of paradise Bennett Faust Gounod Hunting Scene Flauta and 18th Regiment Paurla.

Battleship Alabama Fulton Rossini Bennett Faust Gounod

Hon Gurley Brewer Visit Highlights State Politics

Hon Gurley Brewer, assistant in the State Statistician's office, visited Thursday to collect statistics on industrial institutions. A leading Republican with influence, he has aided party campaigns and is in demand as a speaker, having spoken in Lawrence county and held efficient office duties.

Gurley Brewer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Star Brand Robert Johnson and Rand Shoe Co St. Louis General Lines L. A. Crossett’s Men’s Fine Shoes Mann’s Shoe Manufacturing Co Men's Fine Shoes Moore, Shafer & Co Ladies’ Fine Shoes G. W. Herrick & Co Plant & Marks Shoe Manufacturing Co Rudds United States W. R. Usher & Son, Shoe Co East Side Square Dinkelspiel Bros Louis Mayer Bob Stevens Bill Skerd Orleans Canaan Williams Williams Ernest Reid W.W. H. Boroff Turley Burton Carrie Stone Mandy Owens Timothy Cosner’s Will Waugh Oliver Wood Mitchell Guy Buckles 7Th Streets Frank Holmes Medora John Felkner Dorothy Crooke L. A. Ebner Joe Seymour Sam Wires Joe Hennon S.m el Reno Oklahoma Frank Love Baby Eva Love Springville Jessie Owens John W. Huff Frank M. Cosher Ed Buck Hay’s David L Sheeks John Moore Arthur, NL Riley Foddrill Flora Edwards James Pace Heltonville Susie Howard Indian Springs W. A. Ragsdale South ‘S Street Andy Acton Norman Station Leafy Sears Jessie Long Illinois Famous Lula ‘Ramsey Charlie Miss Chat Girdley Minnie Pearl Stalcup Mose Thomas Burns City James Toon Piety Findley, Ill Church of Christ Everbody Nellie Wease Oolitic Emma Hulse Olive Glover Dr. Culmer Wednesay Will Henry Cunningham Mr. Cunningham Southern Indiana Rock Ledge Alfred N. Parks Bloomington Terre Haute 50Th Ind. Vol Company 82Nd Indiana Mason’s Grove White Hall Bloomington Pike Anna Weaver Tyre Bowman Fred Giles Avoca Virge Alexander Will Holland Ft. Ritner Elmer Cannedy East 15Th Street Carl Short Noble and John Turpin City Everett Weaver Carrie Reed A. B. Guthrie Chateau Mont John Miller D. B. Guthrie Michigan City Walter Judah Blatchley Georgie Hulse Bertha Toliver Near Georgia Charles Watkins West 17Th Street Rebecca Hayes Campbellsburg Perry Davis Harris St. Joseph, J J. P. Parks John W. Massey Lou Smith Earl Short Matz T. J. Leonard Owensburg D. W. Parker First Christian Church Arthur Smallwood Guilets Creek Brown County Agricultural Society Brown County Georgetown Hay's Leland Wicker Bono Julia Ragland Walter Brown North Bedford W. P. Younger Leatherwood Susan Daggy Fayetteville Harry Browne Allen Lafayette Claud Schulty Walter Wright Washington Avenue L. D. Owens Frank Tipps Sparksville Patrick McMahan and Son Hlizbethtown Sylvanus Jackson Finley Johnson Ziba Murray George Bates Frank Scott Fred Strout Clona Hodges A. K. Sears Paragon Ella Williams Cincinnati Dora Kate Moran Josie Younger Buffalo C. A. Durrenberger Wm. Bass Carl Arthur, Il Arcola, Ill Coxton George Jackson South G Street Dr. Stipp Will Payne Switz City Lee Leonard J.H. Holmes Henry Pegan Walter Williams Virginia GC. E. Ray Albert Shrout Skerd W. A. Wilson East Buffalo Exposition Mamie McCann Dubuque, Iowa Maggie Moore Kate McMahan John Barnett J. E. Reyman Jackson Harrell Logan Ot Inman Grant Roberts 7Th Street Louis Shelley 19Th and O Streets Buffalo Bill Bart Sand and Geo. A. Tindall Gus Smith Dr. McFarlin Henry L. Skerd Levi Ikerd Eli P. Parry Alice McClintock Jesse F. Lavender Mollie Hubbard William Slimp Elnora Daviess County Elijah McBride Marion Township Cora Nellie Freeman Cleada Sallie Feltner A. W. Jones Susan A. Sparks Clinton C. Sparks Mitchell, Ind F. S. Hunter Lawrence County California Ira Woody W. J. Lants Woody Hay M. G. Mitchell Little Brice Carter Samuel Hunsucker Wallonia Catherine Griffin Roadmaster Schulty and Family A. M. Irvine Winona Capt Alexander Martinsville Chas. Hamilton North H Street Frank M. Vance South M Street Ladies of the Christian Church M. E. Richardson New York State Otto Hamburg Wyandale Armor Cattaraugus John Wilder Ethel Ohio River Fern Grove Order W. A. Jones Mt. Olive Volney Houston Erie Opal Pierce Lizzie Rush Leipsic Will Branaman E. J. Young Dobbins Bros. Wholesale House Mollie Box Cragie Norman Sheriff Holsapple Lawyer McCormick Shoas Nellie Owens Julia Gratzer David Frank Crooke GC. A. Knight Brownstown Lizzie Deckard Sullivan Mrs. Prank Storms North N Street John A. Brown Dr. Freeland Newt Sears Shirley and Audley Odon Benjamin M. Bradie Chicago Blanche Allen Mary McLaughlin Frank Paine Evansville EB. W. Francis West 15Th Street Oscar Fiddler Emma Clark George W. Tingle Emma Padgett Victoria Campbell Metropolis, Illnois James Matthews North M Street J. J. Cook Dunn N. C George Hendrickson Hilettsville Durham Danville Anah Chamberlain Frank Vance Mr. Vance Chas. Bivins Mexico Missouri Texas Ed. Murphy Ripley County Bank Osgood, Ind Sam Hilcott Sardinia Fred Dunihue Dr. Trainor Wilson's Bargain Store William Teaford Greencastle Banner-Times City Police Court R. S. McCaskey John Hudson Vincennes Will Horsey Flossie Allen I. H. Crim West 13Th Street Cora Stipp Pinhook Hugh Owens Geo. Louden and Nice Gleda Foster Kurtz Frank Fowler Byron Leesville John Cornutt Hilla Miller West Biden E. W. Hinds Frank Bridwell Lincoln Street Fair Ground John Williams Mt. Pleasant J. M. Callahan Johns Hopkins University Clyde Tewart Oaktown Bert Wicker B. F. Stivers Lyons Ind South Liberty Washington County Palmyra Harrison County Indiana Crop Report Teford Cole & Campbell Reliable Jewelers Railroad Avenue Bedford, Ind J. W. Prichard West Side Mitchell’s Drug Store E. A. Sallust Stone City Opera Hamer & Day Northeast Corner Square Hamer
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