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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1901

Page

3

Local Grocery Ad Promotes Candy and Groceries by Stipp and Heitger

A compact newspaper ad from Stipp and Heitger market promotes candy along with nuts grapes oranges and a wide range of groceries and household items. Shop early for best selection.

Local News Briefs From City Highlights Holiday Travel and Illness

Mrs Henry Benkhe is quite sick and Mrs C W Chadwick is on the sick list. Several residents travel for holidays including Otto Megawa to New Albany and Ora Brown en route to Clear Creek for Christmas. A newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs Todd. others ill or recovering, quarantines for smallpox exposure, and multiple households visiting relatives over the holidays.

Otto Megawa New Albany Bee Todd

Local Notices From Branch to Fort Ritner Community News

Miss Edna Allen clerks in The Branch to Mr and Mrs Walter Green a fine son. Walter Houpt of Avoca was in the city Saturday. Miss left Saturday for Charlotte NC. Mr David Gilmore improving after illness. Albert Laughlin visiting Chicago over holidays. David Boyles of Ft Ritner in city Tuesday calling on the MAIL. Albert Denniston of Heltonville in town Tuesday en route to Indianapolis. Mrs Mattie Lewis sick with lung trouble remains about the same. Miss Mary Burgett visiting Waynesville parents for two to three weeks. Miss Dessie Dye returned to Springville after visit. Mrs C S Bair improving from tonsillitis on West 17th street. Misses Mary and Hisie Pope home from Moore’s Hill College for holiday. B S Weaver and Ada to Martinsville Indianapolis Muncie, return by Jan 1. Burglar entered J L Dillman’s office. stole razor hammer shears mucilage. A Hawkins horse slipped on ice near Leatherwood broke its leg. Ice on hills makes driving barefoot dangerous and horseShoes worn?

Jack Hawkins Leatherwood

Delinquent Subscribers Face Aggressive Collection Action

A number of Daily and Weekly subscribers owe sizable sums and show little urgency to pay. After the present grace period, these accounts will be turned over to a major collection agency that specializes in recovering debts and will pursue any necessary action to secure payment.

Don Lst

Elder Garry Bullock to preach at Orleans Sunday

Various local notes report religious duties, visits, and small events. Elder Garry Bullock will preach in Orleans on Sunday December 29. Park Judah visits from Indianapolis for the holidays. Miss Anna Owen returns home for the holidays after attending a library program. Rev E W Sears will begin study at Lexington Bible College January 6 for two years.

Garry Bullock Orleans Anna Owen Library Institute Champlain, Ill E. W. Sears Lexington Bible College

Wedding of Miss Blanche Brown and Reed Bass at Church

The Christian church parsonage hosted a pretty wedding Tuesday. Bride Miss Blanche Brown and groom Reed Bass, now promoted to engineer on the Monon main line, were joined by Rev. Small. They will live on O street between 13th and 14th as well wishers offer congratulations.

Christian Church Blanche Brown Reed Bass Monon Rev. Small Bass O Street

Pussy Meow book argues cats deserve better care and respect

The new book Pussy Meow by Louise Patterson presents the cat narrator essaying to match Black Beauty. It argues cats are intelligent, suffer from cruelty and neglect, and that humane treatment would reduce unwanted populations through better care and homes.

Louise Patterson

Local notes from Bloomington and vicinity recall travels and town events

Harry Emery heads home from Louisville for the holidays to study dentistry. Elijah Embree moves his family to the country and plans a trip to Indianapolis. W. J. Moore of Avoca sells a house for 1000 dollars to George Byers. Thomas Rutledge from Koleen returns from Pensacola hunting trip. Dr. B. F. Woolery of Louisville visits Heltonville. H. A. Walls offers farm loans in southern Indiana. Bloomington hosts a dozen Mormon believers, with a 40 member congregation near Gent. Several marriages are issued to William Sease and Cora Dussard, William M. Edwards and Lillie McNabb, Enoch L. Palmer and May B. Holt. Newton Tapp of Carlton, Illinois visits son George Tapp. Hoosier Telephone line hopes to reach Tunnelton before Christmas. J. B. Lloyd, near Shoals, seeks Joint Senator nomination from Lawrence Orange and Martin counties. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Smith of Montpelier visit Prof. W. H. Alexander on West 19th. Invitations go out for a Grand Opera House ball on Jan 1. Morris Mayer, Jus. Martin and Karatan Warner head the committee. Wilbur Steiglemeier returns from Chrisman, Illinois. wife recovering from sanitarium stay in Indianapolis.

Bedford woman and Oakland City man arrested for intoxication

Edith Hanson of Bedford and Jesse Smith of Oakland City were arrested last night for intoxication. They tore up radiators and smashed jail windows after being incarcerated.

Edith Hanson Bedford Jesse Smith Oakland City Washington Herald

Coal wreck near Bloomfield blocks rail line

Four car loads of coal were piled on top of each other a short distance this side of Bloomfield Tuesday afternoon. Nobody was hurt, but the wreck was a bad one, and the wrecking train and section men were all night getting the track clear.

Bloomfield

Notice to Physicians And Undertakers 1902 Death Certificates

A new form of Death Certificates will be in force on and after Jan 1 1902 to conform to demands of U S Census Dept and other States A supply will be sent you Please destroy all old forms after Dec 31 1901 F S Hunter Co Health Officer.

U. S. Census Dept F.S. Hunter

Painter Samuel Preserved Smith Recovers From 70 Foot Fall

The painter of smokestacks and water towers, Samuel Preserved Smith, fell 70 feet to a Blue Hole powerhouse roof Tuesday and is recovering. He has survived past near fatal climbs, including a 30 foot drop at Bedford Electric Light Co. where a rope knot and loop saved him, prompting his insistence on risky future work once healed. His bold rescues have earned him a reputation for hairbrained recklessness, with humor about the occult influence of his middle name.

Samuel Preserved Smith Blue Hole Bedford Electric Light Co Sam

Clergy Schedule and Local News Highlight 1900s Era

Rev L N Jones preaches next Sunday at Tunnelton 10 30 a m Ft Ritner 3 p m and Leesville 7 p m Also Bono Monday night and Tuesday. William E Warren railroad brakeman visits Bloomington about Y M C A railroad men meet at Lafayette to build a new facility Presidents McDoel backs with 5000 funds monthly support to the project Simp son B Lowe candidate for Judge 10th Judicial Circuit Lawrence Monroe counties Bedford roots noted law and character praised.

L. N. Jones Tunnelton Ritner Leesville Bono Buddha William E. Warren Bloomington Y. M C Lafayette McDoel

Court notes show no Friday business and several cases scheduled

Circuit Court notes state no business Friday after the Wray damage suit was dismissed and no court Thursday aside from motion hour. Ilia Anderson has a trial on Monday with Ira Anderson as next friend against Moses Cobb and others. Bedford Steam Stone Works faces trial Saturday before Judge Palmer. Jerome Dixon of Ft Ritner was fined 5 dollars in two cases and 25 dollars for selling liquor on Sunday, total fines and costs 86 dollars and 5 cents.

Wray Ilia Anderson Ira Anderson Moses Cobb Bedford Steam Stone Works Francis M. Lemon Robert N. Palmer Jerome Dixon Ft. Ritner

City Police Court and Holiday Social Notes

Grant Parker was arrested this afternoon by Marshal Frank Russell for drawing a knife on Nelson Henderson Saturday. Mrs. Tom Tindall was to be tried Monday evening on injuring Billy Ruff's chickens but the case was continued until 10 o'clock next Saturday. Muriel Glover of Indianapolis is spending the Holidays at home. A marriage license was issued to George Garbet and Clera Gilbert. A. G. Gainey of Liberty is spending the Holidays with relatives there. John Pope of Elnora is visiting his daughter on 15th street. Florence Biles of Campbellsburg is the guest of J. B. Trueblood. Squire Ray came from Bartlettsville with several farmers. G. R. Sullenger of North Creek is visiting the Emery families. Mr. and Mrs. James Riggin of Kansas City are spending the Holidays with Mrs. Riggin's parents, M. and Mrs. M. A. Rainbolt. All quarries shut due to severe cold, now resumed. Prof. W. E. Alexander left for Indianapolis to attend the Teachers State Association. The northbound Monon train ran four hours late Christmas Day due to an engine issue near Wilson's. Albert C. Potter, after three years in Cal 22d U S Regular Infantry, arrived home Christmas Day with a fine dinner in his honor. he received an honorable discharge at San Francisco on December 11.

Grant Parker Marshal Frank Russell Nelson Henderson Tom Tindall Billy Woodruff Albert C. Potter Cal S. Regular Infantry Philippines Lee Potter Albert San Francisco

Students Return Home for Christmas Holidays

Joseph Heiger returns from Indiana University for Christmas. Stella and Maude Deckard come home from IU for the holidays. Walter Gillette visits from Moore's Hill to spend the Christmas vacation. Harry Malott returns from Indianapolis for a business course. Carl Kramer comes home from Indianapolis for the holidays as a Hebe's Business College student. Stillson Judah arrives from Indianapolis to remain for the holidays. Nettie Lemon returns from Franklin to spend Christmas with her parents. Mary Holcombe and Elsie Pope come from Moore's Hill for the vacation. Louise Thornton returns from Smith College to spend the holidays with her parents. Stella Brewer spends the Christmas vacation with home folks while taking a State Normal course at Terre Haute. Elizabeth Owen comes from Greencastle to spend the holidays after DePauw University attendance.

Joseph Heiger I. U Stella Maude Deckard Walter Gillette Moore’s Hill Harry Malott Indianapolis Carl Kramer Hebe’s Business College Stillson Judah Butler Miss Nettie Lemon Franklin Mary Holcombe Elsie Pope Louise Thornton Smith’s College E. B. Thornton Stella Brewer State Normal Terre Haute Elizabeth Owen Greencastle DePauw University

Bedford a city of homes and prospering stones

Indianapolis Journal correspondent Harry Phillips praises Bedford for its widespread prosperity. He notes the town has few mansions and no poverty visible, with limestone Bedford stone used by many churches and buildings. The sole limestone dwelling belongs to C. S. Norton, who, with a brother, runs a local quarry.

Harry Phillips Indianapolis Journal Bedford C. S. Norton

Milk Trade Customs in Brazil Write Up by New York Sun

A New York Sun article describes two milk delivery methods in Brazil. One uses three wheeled push carts with glass bottles. the other features a barefoot milkman guiding a cow with calf tethered, using a glass and tin cup to measure milk and injecting water via a hidden rubber tube to dilute it. It notes scarce cream, rare milk in hotels, and milk price about 15 cents a quart in U.S. money.

Brazil Simon United States New York Sun

Echoes and wave motion science explained with examples

An article discusses the eccentric behavior of echoes and compares sound waves to water and light waves. It notes echoes returning from trees and rocks, echoes of echoes, and the difficulty of distinguishing quick echoes from originals, with analogies to Atlantic rollers and wave reflection.

Widow dictating sculptor for deputy tomb memorial

A French deputy’s widow visits a sculptor after his funeral proposing a monument. She rejects a bust for a statue with allegorical figures, then accepts a bust, later insisting a bronze medallion would suit better. The monument ends up with a bronze medal in the niche. The second anecdote explains that wave motion in water is not the same as surface movement, illustrated by grain stalks and piano keys.

Chambers

Castleton and Dashaway Lending Dispute Mentioned

In an exchange attributed to Netrait Free Press, Castleton defends friendship while Clubberly asks for a $25 loan. The dialogue suggests strain in personal relations as Castleton denies lending funds and questions the other party’s motives.

St. Castleton Dashaway Clubberly Ater Castleton

Local visitors join Tun nelton vacation scene

Prof. C. E. Faris is spending vacation with home folks at Tun nelton. Mr. and Mrs. John Mather of Salem are visiting friends in this city.

Prof C. E. Faris Tunnelton John Mather Salem

Christmas Eve Powder Accident Injures Bartlettsville Youth

Sam Ray, 17, son of Squire Ray of Bartlettsville, bought powder and fireworks to celebrate Christmas Eve. A Roman candle spark ignited powder in his left pocket, blowing off both coat pockets and ripping the lining between. The coat caught fire but was quickly extinguished. Ray was knocked down and stunned briefly, but not seriously hurt.

Sam Ray Squire Ray Bartlettsville Young Ray

Story Of Two Friends And A Selfless Sacrifice

A traveling raconteur at a hotel recounts two college friends, a future lawyer and a future doctor, whose careers diverged after a drastic act. The doctor amputated the lawyer’s roommate’s leg to let the medical student pass an exam, then years later the doctor commits murder to gain notoriety, only to be saved by the lawyer’s defense. Both prosper in their fields according to the tale from the New Haven Register.

New Haven Register

Selling Your Diamonds In Value And Wear

A New York Times report notes diamonds are a risky investment as setting styles fade and weight diminishes with wear. It cites a case where a woman sold a nine small diamond ring for forty dollars after buying it for one hundred fifty, with the jeweler valuing it far higher decades ago.

New York Times

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dea Stipp & Heitger Henry Benkhe C. W. Chadwick Caleb Cobb Ladoga John Fish John Reid Rice Haverly West 16Th Street Dr. Pritchard Leavenworth, Ind Seymour John Collern Noah Bowman Ora Brown Houston Clear Creek Mike Hanfin Enoch Carter H. G. Shaw Galey Morey Clarence Paris Ind Margaret Hutton Indian Springs Frank Miligan North I Street W. M. Dobbins Ed Orrill Edna Deadwood South Dakota Granville Baker Walter Fipps John Fowler National Military Home W. C. Denniston Gosport Tusaday Olive Batman Anderson High School George Mary Daisy Carter E. J. Wicker M. E Smither Blanche A. Brown Lem Henry Nash Mattoon, Ill J. S. Pry Riverside Pinhook J. W. Pope Elnora James M. Myers Myers Mrs. Pope Edna Allen Walter Green Walter Houpt Avoca Charlotte, N. c David Gilmore Albert Laughlin Chicago David Boyles Albert Denniston Heltonville Mattie Lewis Mary Burgett Waywansville Dessie Dye Springville City Mary Hisie Pope Moore’s Hill College Weaver Ada Martinsville Muncie J. L. Dillman Stone City Opera House Jule Walters Loise Llewellyn R. H. Williams New Ridward Dagley Wilson J. M. Potter Fayetteville Z. M. Johnson Here Joseph Simpson Park Judah George Byers Dunihue Enquirer Ohio Fred Eker E. C. Butler Walters’ Gallery B. W. Sherrill Frank Smith Michigan City Stewart J. E. Hamer Mitchell Noble Wease Missouri Mrs. Wease East Side Wm. Faulk Maud Kern Katie Short Columbus The Gate of Harry Emery Louisville, Ky Dental College Elijah Embree South Street W.J. Moore Thomas Rutledge Koleen Pensacola B. F. Woolery Louisville H. A. Walls Indiana Gent William Sease Cora Dussard William M. Edwards Lillie McNabb Enoch L. Palmer May B. Holt Newton Tapp Carlton, Il George Tapp Hoosier J. B. Lloyd Near Shoals Lawrence Orange Martin Counties C. L. Smith Montpelier, Ind W. HE. Alexander West 19Th Street Mr. Smith Mr. Alexander Grand Opera House Morris Mayer Jus. Martin Karatan Warner Wilbur Steiglemeier Horseshoe Chrisman Ill Edith Simpson B. Lowe 10Th Judicial Circuit Monroe Laws Circuit Court Notes City Police Court Muriel Glover George Garbet Clera Gilbert A. G. Gainey Liberty, Ind John Pope Mrs. James Myers 15Th Street Florence Biles Campbellsburg J. B. True G. R. Sullenger North Creek J. G. and C. H. Emery James Riggin Kansas City W. E. Alexander Teachers State Association Wilson’s Knobs Borden FusevRe Willis, Richey Pearson’s Maryhill Milngaire Carter Bearsden Stra’blane Mullguy W. H. and R. &. Cosner Charles Benzel Cote & Campbell R. R. Braxtan Tes South Side Square D. H. Baldwin & CO E. M. Young J. W. Trainor Alexander & Harris Bedfor Indiana Ofice Gunn F. E. Stipp Jas. G. Stull Lodge & Ferguson Undertakers and Fembalmers East Side Square Bedford, Ind Hamer & Day Northeast Corner Square Hamer Ada A Richard B. Short Carpets Hodge & Ferguson J. W. Prichard West Side Mitchell's Drug Store E. Kinser General Merchandise Wallheiser Sherwood Lin 2
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