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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Indiana
Winols Southern
Chicago Southern
Chicago Heights
Terre Haute
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Louisville
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J. E. Pitts
Points
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Mary Cather
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S. I
H. F. Vantile
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Loogootee
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Carl Heavenridge
Steve Hodge
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