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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1905

Page

3

Bedford Notes Mixed with Local Travel and Events

Long list of residents traveling, visiting Bloomington and Chicago, with updates on illnesses, engagements, and social visits. Includes marriage license for Victor Prosser and Maggie Burton, betrothal of Alice Roosevelt and Nicholas Longworth, and upcoming teacher association events with Riley day. Also notes on local officials, a court visit, and a postponed Knights of Pythias ball.

Victor Prosser Maggie Burton Mitchell

Local residents and travelers make brief city notes

J E Pitts travels to Texas on business. Frank Clampitt adds to his East 18th street store. Mrs Mary Cather returns from Indianapolis after weeks with relatives. Julius Beavers and Alfred Guthrie back from Tunnelton laying out pike road work. Frank Brown to Terre Haute for S I shops repairs. Mrs H F Vantile en route home from Springville after visit. Charles Elsberry now handles through Louisville to Chicago service. Henry Mitchell and wife visit from Salina Kansas. Mr and Mrs James Cathers return from Indianapolis for future residence. George F Owens entering U Michigan law program. American Express will run two delivery wagons through holidays. second arrives from Chicago. Robert H Fowler of Illinois Central visits for California business. Norrell Simpson to Louisville for Louisville College of Medicine. Southern Indiana Railway to reconstruct telegraph lines Elnora to Westport. Mrs Florida Reynolds leaves for Birmingham to spend winter with her sister. Sears Zaring report strong farm sales and ongoing inquiries. commissions reasonable.

Captain Doyle Receives National Guard Arms in Salem

Captain Doyle of Indianapolis visited Salem on Thursday to receive the arms and equipment of Company I Indiana National Guard, which is to be mustered out next Saturday and disband.

Doyle Indianapolis Salem Indiana National Guards Salem Democrat

Thanks for kindness during our son's illness and death

We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy shown during our sad hours in the illness and death of our son Edward from Mr and Mrs Ep Grat and family.

Edward Ep. Gra

Girl basketball player breaks both bones in arm at ISN game

Miss Francis Snyder of the junior class team fell during a Saturday morning game at the Indiana State Normal school and broke both bones in her right arm just above the wrist. The force of the fall caused her to faint and she was carried up stairs before a physician was summoned.

Indiana State Normal School Francis Snyder

Chaney to seek Shawnee suit against U S Court

Early this week Congressman Chaney will introduce a bill allowing the Shawnee Indians of Indian Territory to sue in the Court of Claims for 500000 dollars damages for property destroyed and confiscated during the Civil War. About 800 claimants are involved and Charles B. Rogers of Vinita, formerly of Shoals, Indiana, is empowered to act as attorney for all.

Chaney Indian Territory Court of Claims Charles B. Rogers Vinita Shoals Ind

Bedford Home Telephone manager to inspect Seymour plant

H. J. Jeffery, manager of the Bedford Home Telephone Company, will visit this city about the 21st to inspect the Seymour Home Telephone Company's plant and exchange. He and Fred Whitcomb, manager of Seymour, will then tour exchanges in Cincinnati, Columbus, Springfield and Toledo on a business and pleasure trip.

H. J. Jeffery Bedford Home Telephone Company Seymour Home Telephone Company Fred Whitcomb Cincinnati Columbus Springfield Toledo Seymour Democrat

Koch suit against United States Cement ends after defect

The case of William Koch versus the United States Cement Co. ends when Koch's lawyers move to dismiss after a defect in the complaint. He claimed injuries from a June plant explosion were caused by the company's negligence, and the jury trial with Judge Wilson stopped following introduction of part of the plaintiff's evidence.

William Koch United States Cement Company Wilson Koch

Mitchell Com mercial backs Curtis E Ray for county treasurer

The Mitchell Commercial notes a 2x4 politician in Mitchell opposes Curtis E Ray for a second term. It praises Ray for credit to himself and the county, claiming he has achieved more than any prior treasurer. The Mitchell Tribune reports broad support for Ray from his prior supporters.

Mitchell Curtis E. Ray Ray Mitchell Tribune

Announce Candidacy For Representative By R B Scott

R B Scott announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Representative in Lawrence County. He states he will not be bound by pledges if elected and vows to fight graft, curb corporate greed, and secure safe, fair wages for workers. He notes he will run on his own platform.

Lawrence County Hall of Legislature R. B, Scott

Diamond Grocery Ad Lists Nuts Oranges Grapes and Candies

Headquarters advertising a wide assortment of groceries with prices on items such as nuts oranges grapes and Christmas candies. The list includes grape juice matches beans beans powders syrup salmon tobacco and many packaged goods with varied prices.

Congress Orleans Mobile Diamond Grogery

Orpheum Stock Company Opens Week at Stone City

The Orpheum Stock company begins a week at the Stone City opera house in Sargent Fielding U S A under director Joseph Henly. Morris Smith handles stage management and Edward Doyle oversees patron protection. Robert Fitzsimmons lost to Jack O’Brien in San Francisco in the 13th round and will retire from boxing.

Orpheum Stock Company Stone City Opera House Sargent Fielding U.S. A Joseph Henly Henley Morris Smith Edward Doyle Robert Fitzsimmon Jack O’brien San Francisco Fitz Prize Fighting Arena

Wreck on Southern Indiana Blocks Freight Traffic

A derailment on the Southern Indiana line at Spider Creek hill near Sixteenth Street damaged nine stone cars and one lumber car. The wrecker cleared debris overnight, passenger trains No. 1 and No. 2 transferred, and westbound freights held until the track was safe. Also notes a death claim settlement for Thomas Ferrell and holiday visit by Mrs. Carl Heavenridge.

Indiana Spider Creek Hill Sixteenth Street

Thanks to neighbors for kindness during illness of Naoma

Mr and Mrs Locan G VAUGHT thank neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and words of sympathy during the illness and death of their daughter Naoma.

Naoma Locan G. Vaught

Farmer's Turkey Surprise Hints Mild Winter

Jacob Weaver near Leatherwood church ward drove turkeys to Bedford market and found a turkey hen with seven young near a nest. Eggs hatched except two, a rare occurrence experts say. The hatch likely signals a mild winter ahead.

Jacob Weaver Leatherwood Church Bedford

Removal of Teacher Sparks Local Controversy in Unionville

In Benton township Monroe county Unionville residents discuss the removal of teacher Nora Brock by Trustee Alex Robinson. Accused of incompetence her supporters claim bias and her father Alfred Brock appeals to Superintendent Buzzaird for a new hearing as district tensions rise.

Nora Brock Benton Township Monroe County Alex Robinson Unionville Alfred Brock Buzzaird

Evidence Presented in Mitchell Gambling Case Ended

The introduction of evidence in the Mitchell gambling cases concluded at 5 o clock yesterday afternoon and the case was taken under advisement by Mayor Smith.

Mitchell Smith

Bedford Public Schools Dismiss This Friday for Holidays

The Bedford public schools will dismiss Friday afternoon for holidays with one week of vacation. Spring termwork resumes January 2. Dr. A. J. McDonald and wife return from Chicago after attending the International Live Stock Breeders Association sessions. Arthur L. Dove of Bedford and Miss Geneva Hoff of Bedford to be married Christmas Eve. Dove is a Bedford resident formerly from this city.

Bedford A. J. McDonald Chicago Windy City McDonald International Live Stock Breeder’s Association Arthur L. Dove Charles Dove Geneva Hoff Mr. Dove Washington Democrat

Walsh Resigns Bedford National Bank. Brooks Named President

John R. Walsh resigns as president. Thomas J. Brooks elected successor at Bedford National Bank. Brooks, previously vice president, owns much stock and receives the honor unsolicited. Examiner Frazier says the bank is in excellent condition with no depositor alarm, after reviewing books and operations.

John R. Walsh Bedford National Bank Thomas J. Brooks Walsh Brooks Chicago Clearing House Association Bedford National Bank Frazier Citizen’s Bank

City schools host Christmas program for visitors

On Friday afternoon visitors are invited to City schools for a Christmas themed program featuring declamations, recitations, dialogues, songs, and wall exhibits of art and written work. Parents should inspect work and confer with teachers. program starts at 1 30 and closes for holiday recess until January 2 1906.

Bedford banker Walsh in Chicago bank failure discussed

The Indianapolis Sun cites Bedford township trustee A F Dalton saying Chicago National Bank owed the Bedford bank about 20000 but was paid, leaving the Bedford bank with a remaining balance of 74000 after debts. Dalton and Stipp comment on Walsh's finances and the impact on local industry and schools. May travels to Louisville on business.

Indianapolis Sun Stipp A. F. Dalton The Sun Bedford Shawswick Township Indianapolis Grand Hotel Chicago John R. Walsh Lawrence County Bedford National Bank Walsh Walsh's Bank Dalton Bedford National Town Mr. Dalton Indiana

American and European auto racing rivalry grows with Vaughan and Chevrolet

The piece traces the rising strength of American drivers challenging European supremacy. It highlights Louis Chevrolet and Guy Vaughan as leading figures, detailing Vaughan’s record miles driven despite rain and mud, and noting Oldfield’s protest over Chevrolet’s entry for a $1,000 race. It also lists local notices about residents and events.

America Europe Louis Chevrolet Barney Oldfield Chicago Chevrolet Morris Park New York Oldfield Wwe Empire City N. C Guy Vaughan

Walsh to keep control of Indiana Chicago rail lines

Chicago dispatch reports John R. Walsh will retain control of the Southern Indiana, Winols Southern, and Chicago Southern railroads. The last line between Chicago Heights and Terre Haute remains under his control, avoiding transfer to a competing system that aided in his earlier defeat.

Chicago John R. Walsh Indiana Winols Southern Chicago Southern Chicago Heights Terre Haute

Also Mentioned on This Page

Neelle Joseph Ackerman Seymour City F. D. Norton Frank Owens A. G. Phipps Bloomington Dale “Wycoff East 18Th Street Earl Hopkins Aaron Roberts Stonington J. W. Newland Bowling Green, Ky Charles Smith A. J. Smith Lafayette Mattie Simpson Alice Winstandley John Deere Caleb Cobb Springville Waveland James Jordan and Son North Bedford French Lick Kate Heiger Will Alridge Tunnelton Curt Fish 17Th Street Mr. Alridge Alice Roosevelt Nicholas Longworth Col C. C. Matson Greencastle John Wilson Claude Plew William Kelly Supt. Stipp State Association J. B. Sucese Monon Railway Pennsylvania Knights of Pythias Cleda Ella Felkner Charles Burton Hettie Dorsey A. K. Sears Mississippi Yazoo Valley Geo. C. Campbell South Omaha Denniston Myra Durham Emma Houston Danville Ill Josie Hayden Alice Finley Louisville H. H. Hill Indiana University S. F. Teaford Nellie Clancy Paoli S. H. E. Pitman Piece Carter Tobe Carter West 16Th Street Monon Lloyd Wayne R. W. Swan Central Union Telephone Company Southern Indiana Edward J. Collins Effie D. Green Collins Manon State Teacher’s Association Riley James Whitcomb Riley Senator Beveridge Henry Waterson David Carson W. I. Jordan Lumber CO Penny Jackson, the Photogher V. V. Williams J. E. Pitts Points Texas Frank Clampitt Mary Cather West 17Th Street Julius Beavers Alfred Guthrie Nave Pike Roads Frank Brown S. I H. F. Vantile New Albany Charles Elsberry Henry Mitchell Salina Kansas James Cathers George F. Owens Jordan Owens University of Michigan At Ann Harbor American Express Company Robert H. Fowler Illinois Central Railway California Norrell Simpson Louisville College of Medicine Southern Indiana Railway Company Elnora Westport Florida Reynolds Florence Roberson Birmingham Ala Henry Sears & Zaring Rogers Kingans Granger Tobacco Spider Creek Red Box Ideal Shoe Store Mike Ferrell Loogootee Charles Love Thomas Ferrell Carl Heavenridge Steve Hodge North Lincoln Street Mr. Heavenridge Dresden Grocery Department Bed Ford National Bank William B. Stipp Walshig P. HB. May Vaushan Vaughan Miles Walter Inman Indian Spring Frank Holland Stock Co Blue Beard Co Moses A. Reed Will Sioux City Iowé Rex Jackson Will Hodges Lawrence Corydon, Ind Stella Maude Deckard Mrs E. L. Deckard Messrs Hart Jones Adams Gabbert Keenor Ingles B. R. T. Boys Will Reed St. Louis Bedford Business Chartiers Bedford Business University McCormick’s 16Th J Streets M. J. Walters and J. KE. Grisso Gent’s and M. G. Cole J. H. Bryant the Citizens Trust Co Bedford, Indiana the Crowder Wight Brotherhood St. Paul Weekly Mail Prairie Farmer Rand, McNally & Co United States Tur Prairie Farmer Querec Amofi Great Farm and Household Weekly Weeks Mail Wera Et Ea Slike N. B
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