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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1902

Page

4

Dr. Humphreys ZS 25 1.25 BS ax cw on Willam

Fragmentary note mentions Dr. Humphreys and technical abbreviations ZS 25 1.25 BS. refers to Willam without clear context. Details are insufficient to determine persons, places, or events.

Fifteen US regiments in Philippines to move to America

A lengthy telegram lists military moves with fifteen US regiments stationed in the Philippines to be transferred to the United States on February 1. Home troops will replace them, marking a major redeployment in the Pacific theater.

United States Philippines America Taff Vale Railroad England Charles J Denny House of Delegates St. Louis

Bedfordites in Alaska and Pennsylvania rail clash

Two Bedford residents discuss Alaska mining with W T Hoggatt and the Julian mine fortune while Pennsylvania Railroad workers face outside business conflicts. A Monon passenger train wreck near Lafayette follows delays from a Yockey freight crash, injuring none of the crew or passengers.

The Pennsylvania Monon Louisville Chicago Yockey Lafayette No. 96

The Brooke Orchestra and Ragtime Popularity

The article praises Thomas Preston Brooke as a leading conductor and explains the rise of ragtime, noting Brooke’s supportive stance, successful ragtime concerts in Cincinnati and New Orleans, and his forthcoming performances. It also covers Representative T. N. Beckman’s bill to abolish the County Truant Officer, shifting duties to Township Trustees to enforce school attendance.

Washington Ind Daniel Chambers Elcora Joan Ketcham Ketcham Chambers Squire Hastings Thomas Preston Brooke Brooke Cincinnati New Orleans T. N. Beckman Crown Point Beckman

Rates For Christmas and New Year Holidays

The Southern Indiana Ry will sell tickets on its line and to adjacent lines in C P A territory within 150 miles at one and one third fare round trip. Tickets on sale Dec 24 25 31 1902 and Jan 1 1903, valid return to Jan 2 1903. Students at Educational Institutions have special homegoing arrangements. For details contact J G Ray Genl Agent.

Southern Indiana Ry J. G. Ray Terre Haute Union Station Chicago Southern Indiana Evansville Indianapolis Bedford Monon Mitchell Bloomington Seymour Junction Central Passenger Association Ortor H. H. Roseman Vandalia Line EB. A. Ford St Louis

Pleasant Bay Social Note And Holiday Market Outlook

Pleasant Bay hosts Mrs Ino Vantayle and neighbors for a Saturday dinner with music and games. Attendees include Mrs M Montgomery and family, Mrs James Hodges, Mrs Hohn, Miss Anna Brown, Mrs Clayton Stone and others. Holiday trade appears to rise with higher prices for eggs poultry and butter, while vegetables stay affordable. Produce merchants expect strong holiday business and overall Christmas supplies not higher than last year.

Ino. Vantayle Ino M. Montgomery Pearl Clifford James Hodges Hohn Anna Brown Clayton Stone EH. Kinser Ethel

Sunday Reading at Steele News Stand

Readers can pick up the Sunday Chicago Record Herald and other city and national papers at the Steele news stand including American Tri bune Chronicle Indianapolis Journal Sentinel St. Louis Post Dispatch Globe Democrat Cincinnati Post and Times Star with available editions.

Steele News Stand Chicago Record Herald American, Tribune, Chronicle Indianapolis Journal, Sentinel St. Louis Post Dispatch Globe-Democrat Cincinnati Post and Times-Star 15Th J Streets

Winter lecture course planned by Heltonville schools

E S Cummings, principal, announces a winter program of lectures and entertainments for the community. The inaugural event Friday night featured Austin Hunter of Indianapolis with Happy Homes or Domestic Discords, praised as elevating and engaging. Next, December 19 offers Mrs Oliva Sangora Hall with dramatic and humorous recitals, followed by Charles Edbert Grant Edward A Cantrell and Will W Pfrimmer delivering impersonations lectures and poetry.

E .S. Cummings Heltonville Austin Hunter Indianapolis Geltonville Hunter Oliva Sangora Hall Charles Edbert Grant Edward A. Cantrell Will W. Pfrimmer Grant Mr. Cantrell Mr. Pfrimmer

Irene mourned and Newton Evans remembered in council resolutions

A touching obituary for Irene and a funeral tribute for Newton B. Evans. The piece blends a family elegy about Irene with formal resolutions from Lawrence Council No. 91 O A P praising Evans as a faithful member, expressing sympathy to the widow, and ordering publication of the resolutions.

Hall of Lawrence Newton B. Evans W. E. Cannedy M.G Cole H. G. Nerr

Lottie McKnight Dies at 24 After Stomach Illness

Lottie McKnight born October 2 1878 died November 29 1902 at age 24 years 1 month 27 days after seven weeks of stomach trouble. She was a Christian church member married to Frank Skerd. Funeral services by Geof Payne. interment at McKnight graveyard.

Lottie McKnight Christian Church Frank Skerd Chain Angel Lottie Erth Howe Sweet Heaven Geof Payne McKnight Graveyard

Fast train to Chicago via Southern Indiana Ry

Bedford departure at 8 19 a m. reaches Chicago by 4 10 p m. Passenger H B Roseman G P A notes the schedule and route.

Chicago Southern Indiana Bedford Roseman Indianapolis Louisville St. Louis Southern Indiana Railway

Bartlettsville Local Notes and Social Gleanings

Mrs Smith Sowder has improved after illness on this date. Harvey Brim the telephone man is on the sick list this week. D D Norman, popular merchant, made a business trip to the county seat Saturday. Bartlett and soo Berii went to the county seat Saturday. Dr Woolery of Heltonville passed through Sunday morning. Hild David Yeltonburg and wife visited D B Adamson and wife Sunday. Miss Berthie Norman and Miss Olive Dunn went to Stone City Saturday. Mrs Sarah Gillock visited her son John Gillock Saturday night and Sunday.

Smith Sowder Harvey Brim D. D. Norman Bartlett and Soo Berii Dr Woolery Heltonville Hild David Yeltonburg D. B. Adamson Berthie Norman Olive Dunn Stone City Sarah Gillock John Gillock

Chicago And Northwest Offer Rich Basins For Homeseekers

Promises Great opportunities for settlers in Nebraska, Dakota, Montana, and Idaho. A paradise awaits homeseekers on the Pacific Slope. Inquire of the general agent about special rates. G. P. Rapney.

Chicago Northwest Newbraska Dakota Montana Idaho Pacific G. P. Rapney

Local Names Appear in Denton Gracy Notices

Authors listed include Mrs Mattie Flynn and Mrs Grace Hooner along with Miss Mallie Smith and Mrs Sallie Smith and Mrs Zella Tatlock among others in a Denton Gracy document. Gentlemen appear as a closing salutation.

Homeseekers Excursions Offer Seasonal Rail Fare

One fare plus two dollars for the round trip on the first and third Tuesdays each month to southern and western points. Inquiries with ticket agents for rates and details. H. P. Rapney. G. A.

H. P. Rapney G. A P. Rarury G.A

Home Seekers Excursion Tickets Offered by Pennsylvania Lines

Excursion tickets will be sold November 18 and December 2 and 16 by Pennsylvania Lines to destinations in the West Northwest South and Southwest. For train times and details, consult Pennsylvania Lines ticket agents.

Pennsylvania Lines

History Essay Contest offers ninety five prizes

The Indianapolis Journal invites Indiana public school pupils to write county histories. Prizes will be awarded to the best essay from each county and three overall prizes. County winners will have their essays published in a future volume titled A History of Indiana by the Pupils of the Public Schools. Entries should be sent to Contest Editor, Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Ind., for rules and prize details.

Bloomfield Ind Jasonville Brownstown Abraham Fountain Pleasantville Bostom Indiana National Guard Service Indianapolis Louisville Central States R. L. Royce Royce Colorado Jennings Salem Democrat Cleveland Baker The Indianapolis Journal Frank A. Jones W. A. Lower

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