Bedford Notes and People Roundup in Local News
Local items report Charlie Tuell ill with fever and numerous residents in town from Mt. Olive Williams Popcorn and Indianapolis to visit or relocate. A marriage license issued to Add Anderson and Manila Lane. John G. Barr visits from Choteau Montara. Arrests for intoxication. various visits, sales ads, and public notices. Elderly Aunt Lew Ann Skenes, 87, active in Bedford. Santa Claus shows and shop promos at local stores. Lynch law commentary from Indianapolis Journal referenced.
Cloaks For Christmas Bargains At Local Shop
The store touts a limited cloak stock but deep discounts. Deals include Nice Gloth Capes at 2.00, Double Capes for 3.00 to 5.00, 30 inch Cloth Capes at 3.00, and reduced prices on fur trimmed garments. Children's jackets from 1.25 to 10.00, and many Ladies' jackets marked down with substantial savings. Come to save big on cloaks and jackets.
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Hildren
Waist and Skirt Gift Prices for Christmas
Nice imitation French Flannel Waists in several colors priced at 98c, Fine Cloth Waists at 148, All wood Broad Cloth Waisists at 298, All Silk Satin Waist at 498, Fine Taffeta Silk Waist at 598. Grand stock of skirts in Bedford from 10 to 125. We offer wide color and size choices and promise savings on every item.
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Bedford
Christmas Dress Goods and Silk Waist Sale
In our Dress Goods and Silk Department you can find what you want and nothing could be nicer than a Dress or Silk Waist for Xmas presents. We have all the new and desirable Dress Goods. Come in and let us help you make your selection.
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Indiana
Martin
Beaver
Handkerchiefs for Christmas Sale Draws Crowd
The market offers 5000 embroidered handkerchiefs priced from 5c to 50c in silk and linen. Fine initial handkerchiefs at 10c, children’s boxed sets at 25c, with three assorted initials.
Mitchell liquor cases continued as trial list grows
The Mitchell liquor cases number nearly 100 and are continued. Several civil suits against the estate of Eli Stultz were tried or taken under advisement by Judge Martin. A jury awarded $250 to Charles Sandefur in a personal assault case, while Fred Lang was found not guilty of horse theft. Multiple local notices and visits fill the roster, with social and business items interspersed.
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Sarah A. Stultz
Eli Stultz
Martin
BE. R. George
Charles Sandefur
Hugh C. Whiting
Fred Lang
Mitchell
Chas. Sandefur
Matson & Giles
John H. Underwood
Burgeoning Holiday Shopping and Local Visits Report
Local shoppers visit Hay's for coats and clothing while Miss Lizzie Burgess and Miss Mary Lively travel to town. The Mammoth promotes fine china ware, lamps, fancy pillow tops, Battenburg items, and buckwheat flour. Notables including Bart Moore and Miss Byrd Williams visit, with marriage licenses issued to several couples.
Christmas Clothing Deals at Hay's and Local Bargains
Special prices on Christmas clothing at Hay's. Buchanan & Sears offer groceries shoes and dry goods. Mrs A G Gainey of Liberty Ind visiting relatives during the holidays. Eight month old Pace child dies near Avoca and is buried. Mrs Elisha Johnson improving after illness. Mrs Henderson of River Vale visiting her mother Mrs J W Glover over the holidays. Skates for boys and girls advertised by Pearson Hardware. Dock Ferguson near Williams in town Saturday. William Ryan to rebuild after fire on South J street. Mrs Julia Yeager and daughter Emma Hert visiting Mrs Mary Stoessel. Manila Long and Manila Long Shanswick township united in marriage. Andy Reedy and wife visiting then return to Freetown. Oyster supper at James Mundell's Hall Dec 29 1900 before New Year. Will Rogers visiting from Mound City. Charles Allen laying foundation on South N street. Wesley Rout noted as pioneer farmer in Spice Valley visiting Bedford. Lingle & Sons harness and saddles advertise with branch stores in Paoli Salem Bloomington. 1 0 0 Building.
City Council Acts on Fines and Fire Dept Changes
In regular session Tuesday night the council addressed fines for city ordinance violations for six months under Judge Stephenson. Fire department practice runs were abolished and Ed N Johnson resigned as firefighter. The fire company shrank from ten to five members led by Robert Gyger as Chief, with Bart Short, Robert Mathes, Jas D Sears, and a former member appointed by the Chief. A new Purchase Committee of Radley, Blackburn, and McKinley was formed. The meeting adjourned to Friday night.
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Radley, Blackburn
McKinley
Pearson Hardware House Enamel Line Promotes Peace Makers
The Great White Enamel Line of Peace Makers is highlighted as a popular choice. The advertisement urges customer interest with a playful nod to the line’s appeal and the retailer’s broad stock selection.
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Peace Makers
Pearson Hardware House
Duncan Returns Home After Visit to Local Friends
R. C. Duncan departed after a brief stay with relatives and friends in the city and has returned to his Bowling Green Kentucky home. He had previously conducted business here several years ago.
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Ethel Hammond
Springville
R. C. Duncan
Bowling Green
Bob
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