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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
3
Hodge Day and Company announce a dedicated lady attendant service for women and children, providing respectful care and assistance during arrangements and services.
Eli Wright returns from Kurtz. Many residents from Williams, Shawswick, Heltonville, and Mitchell report visits, illnesses, and daily events. Notables include Rev C W Chadwick ill, Mrs Alva Anderson sick, and James Drake returning from Terre Haute to work with Jack Hughes.
Taylor on sick list. John Norman and J M Goss of Heltonville visit Bedford. N C Plummer of Weddleville in town. Dode Short of Williams and Homer Speer of Fairview visit. Various locals attend church, school and county business. Marriage license issued to Ira Sawders and Maggie Trodgen. Reed of Heltonville, Mac Owens injured by vaccine, and new grocery by Washington Park opens. Business, funerals, and travel details fill the day’s notes.
A remedy for the grippe is Kemp's Balsam, suited for throat and lungs. Buy now and keep it for immediate use to prevent pneumonia by easing cough and reducing lung inflammation. Sold by all druggists at 25c and 50c.
Bloomington ind feb 6 the Bank of Ellettsville the only bank in town is in trouble after attachment proceedings for 925 on deposit ledgers show about 3500 deposited cashier fryhoffer left the state and the books closed a boy in charge deposits are insured up to five percent edmond palmer owner in bellevue grand rapids said he would make all deposits good and to send a list of amounts due the bank was started three years ago by palmer previously owned by worley various locals referenced including pension and quarry workers recap of local notes follows
Thos Beasley from Buddha and W A Sanders from Mitchell, Walter Jones from Williams, and others were seen in the city on various errands. Reports say Little Kate Gainey is improving, while several residents travel for business, visits, or funerals. The piece notes a local physician-teacher J S Westhofer may move into drug business and condemns sidewalk coasting as dangerous behavior.
A series of visits and movements are recorded with residents and visitors from Heltonville Fr Ritner and Norman Station among others. Notable events include Dr Harvey Voyles attending an inquest in Huron and Rev W J G Bockstahler returning to Huntingburg after a visit to the city.
Auditor appoints James Sowder a Republican to fill the vacancy caused by the death of W E Hendricks in Pleasant Run township. Sowder, Hendricks' opponent, receives general township support as the better choice.
W H Hendricks trustee of Pleasant Run township died Tuesday morning of pneumonia at age 49. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 12 o clock at Pleasant Run church with interment there. The Auditor will appoint his successor to serve until the next general election.
Multiple short notices report illnesses in the community including Leslie Hodge, Mrs. Dodd, Mrs. Lyons and others suffering grip. Others mention visitors, job moves, a murder trial arrest, and business updates. Also notes a whiskey crackdown, building activity, and a Carnegie Steel/ Morgan rumor with no official confirmation.
Local residents and visitors listed with towns and origins include Pat Coady Paris and G B Ross Heltonville. Reports note Mrs Lelian Bowman’s death, funeral, and church prayer meetings with emphasis on conversion and spiritual fellowship.
Promoters advertise Mardi Gras events across Pensacola Mobile and New Orleans with special round trip rates. Tickets go on sale February 12 to 17. For details contact local agents or write H. H. Roseman G P A S L Ry.
The Bloomington Star reports Elkinsville in Brown County hosts Shaker meetings led by Rev. Spicer with crowds from miles around. Observers note floor collapses and extended sessions from evening until morning as believers exhibit shaking and fervent prayer. Dr. Homer C. Stuntz of Mount Vernon Iowa is named Presiding Elder of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the Philippine Islands and will sail April 1 with missionaries to organize churches there.
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