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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
2
The notice outlines legal advertising rates with 21.00 per square for first insertions and 0.50 per square for subsequent insertions. It lists display rates for 1-3 insertions, 5-12, and 13 or more. Also mentions a free hundred inches threshold and per inch charges above that.
Josie Young and Alonzo Weaver were granted divorces. King v McKnight was compromised and dismissed. Lewis Craig was acquitted of larceny. Homer Sheeks v David L Sheeks set for trial. Lavina Box granted divorce from Thomas Box. property settled out of court. Chilton v Dalton slander case: jury verdict for defendant. State v Claud Craig jury hung. Pink, Louis Craig and Burgess Beasley acquitted. Five jury and two court cases heard, mostly minor criminal matters. Right of way case Hoard granted with $500 damages. Judge Martin appoints J. B. Wilson to assist in murder case Thomasson and Gaines. trial Jan 16 in Bloomington. Defense by Duncan & Batman, Palmer, Edwards & Edwards. Dr. James Faulion in town on business.
E R Sears visited Coxton on Tuesday afternoon and Aaron Sargent from Williams was in town Monday. Blanche Stroud of River Vale and E A Holmes of Williams were in town Tuesday on business. E E Trueblood decorated Shiloh church interior. Myrtle Reynolds of Dark Hollow visited. Mrs J R Voris went to Washington Indiana Tuesday for a reception hosted by Mrs Winston. Judge Martin hosted court officials at a quail supper with Sheriff E R Dobbins, Clerk I H Crim, Clerk elect Boone Leonard, and Deputy Meek Stone. all enjoyed the evening.
Seymour resident O C G Hubbard and several Bloomington figures were in town Tuesday including Wm Goodall of Peru, Hon Richard A Falk en route to Bloomfield, and W S Sentney purchaser en route to Bloomfield. Citizens visiting relatives and local commerce noted. the soldiers' monument in Bloomington cost 1500 with Monroe county contributing 500 and the city 300, the rest by the W R C.
John Clark a Salt Creek township farmer in Monroe county lost his right arm in a Wednesday morning accident at a corn shredder. He tied a heavy mitten, ignored danger, and the machine drew his arm into the shredder. Doctors rushed to Bloomington to aid him as relief efforts continued.
A fragment notes a public figure slated to join or appear with the community soon. The text hints at an upcoming presence or event but lacks specifics on name, date, or venue. Further readable details are needed for precise identification.
Saturday shopping through Christmas Eve offers 3,000 handkerchiefs from to up to select from. Fur collarette priced $200 and up. Kid gloves $1.25 grade for 98cc. Umbrellas In various styles make a gold present. Neckties mufflers 23c and up. Jacket or cape for mother or sister $2.50 and $3.98 and up. Pocket books 10c and up. Fancy sofa pillows 25c. Table covers and dresser scarfs at all prices. Linen towels and napkins offered at bargains. Thousands of other small gift items available.
City store touts an extensive toy stock bought ahead of season at half current prices. Dolls from 1c each and up, two wheel wooden wagons 14c, four wheel wagons 33c, doll carriages 23c, rocking horses 48c, rocking chairs 25c, moveable joint dolls 33c, tin kitchens 19c, poodle dogs 25c, set of dishes 33c, horse and wagons 33c, wagon of blocks 19c, toy pianos 29c, Christmas tree ornaments and pepper shakers sets 10c.
The Chicago branch markets goods at prices lower than in Louisville and Indianapolis. A steady buyer base supports continued growth, and a large Chicago store anchors the operation.
The article notes a common belief that regular sessions last 60 days, but the Indiana Constitution limits to sixty one days with adjournment on the sixty first night. It describes meeting times, the Speaker's $8 daily pay, Lt. Governor's $1,000 yearly salary, other pay scales for members and staff, and roughly 125 people employed to assist the legislature.
This family notice discusses a daily question about a dessert. It promotes Jell O as a ready treat requiring water and ten minutes to set. Flavors listed include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry sold at groceries for ten cents. Mrs John Williams and Mrs J A Smith are noted as visitors.
Jonathan Dodus Zelma makes a business trip to Bedford while Miss Maggs and Asa visit Rushville relatives. Harris of Rushville stays a week in the area, and Hiram Vance with wife from Odessa Missouri visits nearby. The Coning Men Of America grows with President E C stummings at Mandeli’s hall. The De Pauw chapel protracted meeting nears two weeks of success with new church members and Rev Sprague of Freetown serving as pastor.
Bedford residents and visitors are listed with many short notes. Names include Mrs Joo Owens and Daniel Jones visiting here, Opal Jackson of Over The Way visiting relatives, and Uncle Samuel Williams's death at Pinehook with funeral at Church of Christ in Pinhook.
Jesse Kero and family of Fayetteville visit relatives and attend Woodmen entertainment in Springville. Miss Rosa Brassfield attends Springville entertainment. Gracie Moore, four, badly burned by drum stove fire. Springville completes a new telephone line. Various visits and family moves noted. Kentucky whiskey sales sparingly mentioned with regional context.
Miss Vance Thompson visits Mort Goss family near Heighten Hill and Wesley Louder moves to his brother’s house nearby. Blanche Weddle from Ewing visits Miss Anna Woolery. Oyster supper at Foster schoolhouse December 10 to aid library books. Mrs Nancy Hauffington ill with rheumatism. Meade Lutes and wife visit T J Holmes. Todd Scotten and Love Peck from Medora gather winter wood. Mary McHargue visits Mr Speers and attends Foster-lace wedding. wishes for couple. Mrs Browning of Kurtz spends winter with daughter Mrs T J Holmes. Birthday dinner for Mrs Wm Hill. Mrs D Roache dies, leaves husband four children. Cemetery services at Hinderlicher cemetery Tuesday. Dr Molz from Bedford treated Theodore Hughes’s hip. Noble Wright and Clarence Woolery return from Illinois. D J Holland of Proctor church area ill with typhoid. Miss Lillie Martin visits. Mrs Mize and daughter Jessie return from Knox county. Four flavors lemon orange raspberry strawberry at grocers 10 cents.
A long town notice by John Jackson seeks a license from Lawrence County Indiana authorities to sell intoxicating liquors in Turnerton, Guthrie township. The request, dated December 7, 1900, specifies the business location at a one story frame building on Main Street with a glass-front room fronting the street and measuring eighteen by fifteen feet four inches.
The Lawrence Circuit Court in Lawrence County Indiana issues notice to Ellen Kul) a non resident that she must appear and answer the complaint for divorce filed by Matthew F. Kall S. Florenn before the November term starting the fourth Monday in November 1900 at Bedford Court House. The notice is dated October 25 1900 and bears the court seal.
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