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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
1
Mike Hackett and James Huffman praised Southern Indiana line as in splendid condition with flawless road bed and stations. Local press credits John R. Walsh for railroad progress and notes upcoming lectures by Hon. S. B. Lowe.
A fire Sunday forenoon gutted a new 10 room dwelling being built for Joseph Drehobel at 13th and M streets opposite the First Baptist church. The blaze began around 11 30 and spread quickly, despite prompt response by the Fire Department. The 1800 insurance coverage held by S A Snyder protected the contractor. Drehobel reportedly faces no loss if the origin remains unclear, with suspicions of unauthorized entry.
The Rev Dr John Poucher, Greensburg based Presiding Elder of the New Albany M E district, is ill with nervous prostration at Corydon and all engagements are cancelled until further notice. The district covers 11 counties with inaccessible chargers, and overwork is blamed for the attack. A fruit merchant notes Indiana loses about 10 million dollars in ten years from apples, highlighting failures in home orchard renewal and farm management as the root cause.
Robt Barr of Washington showcased Daviess county winesaps against hundreds of Indiana orchards at the State Horticultural Society display in Indianapolis and won first premium. Joseph Burton of Orleans earned second prize with a renowned Paris Exposition display. Barr returns claiming Indiana is a great fruit state and Daviess county has strong apple potential with proper care. Barr operates two Maysville orchards totaling about 1,050 trees and yielded 1,500 bushels this year at $1.25 a bushel.
Hundreds of millions of cans in use assure light, sweet, and wholesome baked goods. The ad warns readers that alum can appear in cheap powders and urges caution, telling readers to demand only Royal Baking Powder from Royal Baking Powder Co. of New York.
Blooming ton candidate for judge Mr Batman visited Friday and stated he would trust the Republicans to choose by delegate convention or primary. He favors a primary as best for all concerned but said party controls should be respected. Born and raised in Lawrence county his familiarity with local Republicans could aid his bid.
Widespread complaints in Owen and Monroe counties cite drought and cold harming the next wheat crop. Meanwhile Monon railroad reports improved winter track condition with steel rails and bridges in good shape. Coal traffic is heavy but car shortages persist, and gravel road work by Clark & Wood is postponed to spring due to cold weather and unloading difficulties.
Mitchell entrepreneur J T Dilley and Bedford partner Lloyd A Morgan plan a dress and shirt waist factory in Bedford starting January first occupying Glover's opera house space with Lydia Dilley as manager. They buy engines and sewing machines as they prepare to produce latest pattern garments. The Mitchell Tribune notes regret they did not locate in Mitchell.
Prices for potatoes vegetables meats canned goods and other staples are higher than in years past due to a temporary scarcity. Sugar stands out as cheaper than a year ago because competition has driven down prices after the American Sugar Refining Company faced active rivals in the market.
Mrs Eli Clark of Odon and her granddaughter died after the girl’s clothing caught fire near a grate. The grandmother tried to save the child, both burned badly and died minutes later. Nearby notes mention lumber shortages and local industry, plus a fatal Monon freight accident near Lime Dale injuring Carl Fisher, age 22, who trailed the train and was killed.
Army Secretary Dr John M Phipps representing the International YMCA is visiting his brother at Whiteland. A former Southern Indiana Normal College alumnus, he has just returned from China and the Philippines where he directed funds donated by Helen Gould to aid soldiers. Gould has contributed greatly, with Rockefeller and others adding smaller gifts.
Attorney Frank Vance and wife travel to Brownstown for a few days as they visit friends and relatives. Purdue University veterinarian A. W. Brrrine reports that corn smut poses minimal risk to stock, with rare cases potentially fatal only under extreme exposure.
The High School junior class was entertained by Misses Elia and Rose Whiting at their West 16th Street home on Saturday evening. A business meeting preceded a musical program featuring Elia Whiting and others, with games and refreshments. The next gathering is planned for December 21 at Miss Stacy Burke’s home.
Washington assigns Dale as Mitchell postmaster after a mutual accord between Senator Fairbanks and Senator Burton. Burton had urged his sister-in-law Mrs Dodd. local Republican bodies endorsed reappointment. Burton withdrew from the contest after talks. The piece notes Italian immigration shifting with colder weather pulling workers south.
On Monday Judge Baker of the United States Court remanded five cases brought by Southern Indiana Express Company against old express firms to the Jackson County Court. The ruling follows motions by the defendants and plaintiffs in the consolidated suits.
W. J. Hartman, traveling engineer for the Monon system, discusses large rail equipment, steam boiler pressures, and safety valves. He notes two new Chatauqua type engines hauling heavy passenger trains at 65 to 70 mph, with a 90 mph potential, and describes arc and incan descent lighting for maintenance and visibility on straight tracks.
Rep Miers of Indiana urges severe measures against anarchists while preserving free speech, proposing death for attacks on the President Vice President governors and urging swift legislation. He notes the Baltimore & Ohio reduced Cincinnati to St. Louis train time to nine hours, with eight hours after spring timetable.
A piece on King Alfred Millennial featuring biographical sketches and a Christian Literary Club program. It also recounts William Scott’s violent clash with miners in Vincennes during a long history of conflict, noting his past prison term for a killing and his notoriety in Cannelburg.
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