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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1900
Page
6
Local legal advertising rates listed for one year subscriptions and display space with per inch and per insertion charges. The page notes special offers for multiple insertions and a section for notices of respect and related items, dated Friday December 28, 1900.
McKee Anderson vs Malinda Miller continued. State vs Anna Lackey for forgery dismissed. Israel W Martin vs William C Wyrick foreclose decree for plaintiff. Mrs Ben Keeth granted divorce. Joliat penitentiary for assault with intent to kill. Will R Martin admitted to Lawrence County Bar after studies at Indiana University and Harvard. Lafayette Chestnut vs Southern Indiana Railroad verdict for defendant on 20 000 damage claim. Gus Williamson vs Manon 1000 damages case reached jury. transport incident referenced.
Telegraphic items note £2 000 000 compensation for cruiser construction with US claims paid from the amount. Franciscan Fathers in the Philippines report 30 000 lepers to be isolated on suitable island. US capitalists allegedly gain control of a Guatemalan railroad amid optimistic profit terms. Allan Line steamer Nebraska arrives in New York after rough voyage from Glasgow. Bryan and Kern speak at Democratic events in Lincoln and Cleveland. South Africa war reports continue with unclear British actions. Indiana banker Hugh T. Miller marries Jeannette Irwin Sweeney in Indianapolis. couple to reside locally.
Lige Dixon becomes brakeman on the B and O Branch replacing Harry Richardson who resigned. J J McDaniel of Southern Indiana takes a layoff to visit Louisville while Horace Lewis fills his post at the Southern Indiana depot. Harry Richardson leaves the B and O Branch for a Belt yards job in Indianapolis. Superintendent McDole of the Monon travels in his private car No 90 on the Accommodations. The Southern Railroad Company of Indiana files articles of incorporation in Indianapolis with capital stock of 1 000 000, formed by the company that owns the Southern Railway and recently bought the Air Line.
The Leesville column notes a welcome Christmas snow after a long wait. A birth is recorded for John D. Hobson and wife on Christmas morning at 5 o clock a flue gone. J W Chess and wife of Mitchell visit their son Howard and plan to return late next week. John Williams of the town preached in Washington Sunday and again Sunday. A full house attended the Christmas entertainment and several presents were placed on the tree.
Mrs. Margaret Short of Springville loaned her black mare and buggy to Miss Dessie Selby for a church event at Hedford M E Church. The rig vanished after nine o'clock, suspected theft by two men who earlier fled Progress Clothing Store with $125, pursued by officers.
W S Richey and Miss Edith Dunihue wed at the bride’s parents home in Bedford Christmas afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev C E Asbury officiated. The couple left that evening for Seymour to reside. the bride is noted as a winsome Bedford girl and the groom a foreman at the Democrat office.
A Christmas day gathering at 2 30 pm at Mrs Usyden Walls West ldth street features a program of readings prayers and a poem. Mrs Hattie Asbiry Mrs Harry Accam Mrs Lockwood lead sections with Duet and music by local young ladies. Ira Hollersbee funds a Christmas dinner for his workers with gifts from C J Lloyd Co following the Greensburg News report
Obituary for Gain Roverts recounts birth October 24 likely 1820s era, death December 6, mentions widow and children, acts of mercy, and a final rest statement. Local items note Christmas tree event, performances, and community announcements including friends and relatives visiting Bedford and Daviess county, with names like Luther Kern, Sdyvar Smith, Delia Boone, George Reed, and Mary Morris.
Fort Ritner and surrounding areas saw a host of visitors and residents making rounds for business and personal matters. Attendees included H S Dixon and wife at Elisha Lee's, Joseph Dowling’s death near the tunnel, and many men from Bedford and Vincennes visiting for medical, pension, or family affairs.
Wm Miller of Sullivan county and family visit their aged father M D Miller in Rivervale. Mrs Q O Smith of Zelma spends holidays with T W Smith. Laura Chastine's house and contents destroyed by fire, logs hauled to Lawrenceport for rebuilding. Thomas Hood and wife dine with parents. Lemuel Harbaugh begins core drilling for a quarry along East Wapere? bank. J M Day acts as B O agent during Hallman’s absence. Homer Smith returns from farm work in Saltillo. Alfred Andrews markets Christmas toys and enjoys strong trade. Ollie Steward returns from Denver as fireman on the D and RG. Dick Wells adds to barn for cattle. T W Smith and D Matthews plan Friday corn press and crusher run. A J Montgomery builds new store at Lae schoolhouse.
Sam Steward returns to Denver after a visit to his father and is noted for high railroad positions. Dr. John Andrew plans to buy a large barn near his now home, while a new business venture seeks support.
Prompt family question answered with Try Jell O a delicious dessert. Prepared in ten minutes no baking add hot water and set to coal flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry at your grocers ten cents
WEDDLEVILLE residents share holiday visits with relatives including Mrs. Cora Weddie and daughters Irene and Hazel returning from Mrs. Homer Easter's home. Dinners, gifts and school events mark the season as locals recount family gatherings and a Santa visit at the C. V. Weddle school.
Mrs Wells remains bedbound yet improves. Miss Holua Burch visits from Stanford Indiana. Jim Kirkman enters Charles Wilson’s house. Alva Walker and wife attend a surprise dinner at Elmer Walker’s. Will Culmer family and Dr Stephen Culmer go flying. Annie Dean visits Blanche Staonard’s school. Local youths pull taffy at Theodore Davis’s. Rod a Holmes may teach vocal music near Indianapolis after holidays. Joe Armstrong and wife shop in Bedford. Jake Jones family return to Virginia. Lindsey and Sylvanes Jackson visit Stone City. Orval Rainbolt wedding celebrated at Calvin Rainbolt’s home.
Miss Mira Cromwell and her groom were married at the bride’s Clay City home with a 9 30 arrival of guests on Thursday. A six o’clock supper followed by music recitations and games. The couple will reside at their new home and are praised by friends for a happy future. Guests included Miss Edna Burch Rosa Beyers Mabel Faucett Syd Armstrong Clea Armstrong Jessie Davis Eula Glimpse Gladys Parker and several others.
The article outlines a debate on subsidies to promote American-flag merchant ships. It details proposed terms, including compensation limits, vessel eligibility, crew education requirements, and contract duration. It argues measures should be practical, promote U S shipping, and reflect public demand for effective legislation.
The speaker argues that paying foreign ship owners to carry U S goods robs national revenue, claiming if Americans built and sailed those ships the customs take would double for American labor. He asserts current shipyard activity reflects foreign demand, not domestic production, and emphasizes the need to shift foreign carrying to American ships.
The article argues for American merchant shipping, contrasting protective tariffs and subsidies with free trade. It notes partisan divides, cites the Ship Subsidy Act, and contends U S flag ships are needed to reduce dependence on foreign vessels and save payments to foreign shipowners, stressing national independence and economic costs.
A Washington based foreign shipping lobby fights against the US merchant marine revival bill. The lobby claims foreigners invest heavily against the bill while Americans have only a potential stake, masking true aims as it seeks to block congressional support and persuade the press and public.
The United States relies on foreign ships for exports and imports, risking severe disruptions if Britain or Germany go to war. Domestic shipbuilding and shipping must be boosted to avoid prohibitive insurance costs and backlogs on farms and industries as exports near 1.5 billion dollars in value.
The piece argues that tariff and subsidy policies sustain shipbuilding and imports while Britain and other nations dominate foreign markets. It warns that US shipyards lack orders, hindering national defense and trade growth and calls for renewed focus on domestic production and competitiveness.
Notice is given that the administrator of the estate of James M Tincher deceased will offer for sale at the late residence in Valley Township on Saturday January 1900. Personal property includes corn cattle hogs fodder farming implements and household goods. Terms: under 800 cash. over 800 on credit with note and security. DARNELL Administrator. Dye Attorney.
In the estate of William D. Gover deceased Malinda Glover administratrix presents and pledges her final account and vouchers for examination by the court on January 1901. all interested parties must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved and heirs must prove their claim to any portion of the estate.
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