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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1903

Page

2

Railroad wage rise and rule changes at Monon

Superintendent Parker cancels speed limit for certain trains effective March 1. Monon payroll increases of 5 percent accompany new wage schedule placing through passenger conductors at 118 dollars monthly and local conductors at 105 dollars. Through freight conductors 115, local freight conductors 93, passenger brakemen 65, freight brakemen 65, switchmen 2.35 to 3.00 per week with pay parity to other routes.

Parker The Monon Monon Railroad Chicago Wees Sone

Local Notes From Owensburg and Nearby Towns

Charles Bridwell visits grandparents in Owensburg while residents of Highland Park face a 5 cent rate to use the Bedford area. Highland Park sends about 20 children to Bedford schools, mainly to the North building. Telecommunication box shortages delay new phone service. J D Farmer, elderly father of J Parmer, is gravely ill. Clyde Truebloed remains an apprentice machinist at the 8 lL shops and Ray Cook trains as a coach painter in the same area. Frank Bridwell oversees foundation work for a spring home. Florence Hyles and wife stayed with E and Trueblood en route from Koleen. Isaac Fiddler, notable local homeowner, considers moving west after hearing about opportunities in Washington state.

Highland Park Bedford J. D. Farmer J. &. Parmer Clyde Truebloed Ray Cook Frank Bridwell Hoosier Mills

Local Social Roundup With Bedford and surrounding towns

Anderson made a business trip to Bedford Monday. Mrs. Caroline Stewart and Mrs. Thoms Tumey attended church at Avoca Monday. Slate Blackwell went to Bedford Monday. George Watson and Guthrie passed through Saturday. Wes Mayo is quite ill with pneumonia. Emery Stewart and Mack Giles went to Quolitic Saturday evening. Miss Josis Goodman called on Miss Goldie Giles Sunday. James Watson and family visited Thos Tumey and family Sunday. Ord Davis of Faetteville called on his sister Mia. Mack Giles Monday. Mrs. Giles and daughter Golda went to Oolitic Monday.

Caroline Stewart Thoms Tumey Avoca Slate Blackwell Bedford George Watson Guthrie Wes Mayo Emery Stewart Mack Giles Josis Goodman Goldie Giles James Watson Thos. Tumey Ord Davis Faetteville Mia Mrs. Giles Golda Williams Jerrell Axie Mis Mary Allen Emma W. Barger Dr. Mitchell Chessie Lewis Jesse Fender Fester McFadden G. W. Allen Ora Fender Albert Allen Avot Elsworth Meadows Monay G. Haze Gulletta Creek Thomas Lewis Anna Barger Robert Anderson Olivesburg E.V. Judah Oolitic Dode Anderson Needmore Ruby Jackson Daniel Hackler Doc Hackler Dana Boyd Frank Jones Daniel Jones M.J. D. McCain Bert Kern Walter McClelland Herschel Kern Maulridge Familly Jack Hackler Emma Harris Rivervale Charles Adamson Wm. Sears John Wagner Harry Griefe Thomas Jordan George Perkins

Reapportionment debate and state salary bills in Indiana

Indianapolis resident R. G. Tucker reports that Indiana Republicans push to agree on a reapportionment bill amid factional divides. The piece notes a constitutional quorum in both chambers, debates over education tax levy, governor salaries, and possible extensions of legislative terms, plus liquor and railroad rate measures shaping the session's endgame.

Indianapolis Wood Lafayette Bamberger Wblican Supreme Court of Warren G. Sayre

Local News Roundup From Tunnelton Area

Dr Boyd from Tunnelton meets ill Harry son of Zade Thows. Haws, Crawford, and Brooking families are in the area for sales, visits, and wood cutting. A Sunday School is organized at Christerprior with 25 scholars and officers elected. Community social notes include a music night, cattle and mule buying trips, and upcoming telephone line work to Bedford.

Dr. Boyd Tunnelton Harry Christerprior School C.M. Brooking Katie Batman T. Sec Treas Sallie Batman Fiona Crawford Edna Jackson T. E. Kinsey Mitchell

Lawrence county Indiana real estate transfers week ending Feb 3 1803

Real estate transfers listed for Lawrence county Indiana as of the week ending February 3 1803. Transactions include Frank Owen trustee to Rose A. Davis lot in Williams McDaniel and Owens Addition Bedford for 100 dollars. Sherman Deford to Sarah Fish 20 acres Pleasant Run township for 150 dollars. numerous other deed transfers in Bedford Mitchell Fort Ritner Bono and Indian Creek townships with prices ranging from 1 to 20000 dollars, totaling 39 transfers and 21087 dollars in consideration.

Lawrence County Indiana A. B. Dye Donica & Dye Frank Owen Rose A. Davis Williams McDaniel & Owen Bedford Sherman Deford Sarah Fish Pleasant Run Township Chas. R. Gowen Josie R. Day Fair Ground Simpson B. Lowe Frederick Freeman Foote Milton Collier James E. Cornwall Thomas Robert McMahon Jasper N. Malott Schafer Sarah J. Strain Margie McClintock Ft. Ritner L. C. Shelley Ira Anderson Hast Oolitic Theodore Craig Jas J. Tatum Indian Creek Township Wm. J. G. Bockstahler Chas H. Moore Walls & Boruff Newton McGrew Jas. T. Lowery Mitchell Thomas D. Jordan Wm. S. Short Fayetteville Ellen B. Brown Anna Ketcham Geo. P. Ketcham Fannie J. Hudson Jno A. Reath Wm. B. Bennett Perry Woolery Heltonville Ritner Albertson & Burton Maud H. Benzel Laura A. Byers Marshall Township

Estate of Isaac Bonham final settlement notice

In the Lawrence Circuit Court February Term 1903 George M Norman Administrator presents his account and vouchers for final settlement of Isaac Bonham deceased The court will examine the account on February 21 1903 Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Martin Dyes and Martin Attorneys

Isaac Bonham Lawrence Circuit Court George M. Norman Martin, Dyes & Martin, Attys State OF Indiana Lawrence County Thomas H. Edmondson Henry L.simpson Martin, Dye & Martin Henry L. Simpson Kate L. Simpson Adolphus Jerome Stevens Charlotte Stevens Albert Stevens Sadie Stevens Laura Montgomery Oliver Montgomery Jacob Smith Walter N. Stevens Linnie Stevens Eliza Garrison State of Indian Esate Lawrence Circuit Court House Bedford William H. Consalus Martin, Dye and Martin William H.consalus United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Baltimore Guardian Lawrence Boone Leonard Ettartin Dye & Martin Atty's Insaid

Mrs Smith Sawders Rites Held After Sunday Death

Mrs Smith Sawders died Sunday morning about 2 oclock from consumption and was buried at Bartlettsville cemetery Monday. Elder Short conducted the funeral. A smallpox case was reported on Pitch Ridge northeast of town. Elder W M Davis filled his Christian appointment here. Various local residents made trips and visits, including D B Adamson, Mrs A L Norman, David Heltonburg, J M Gillock, and John Denniston returning from Guthrie after helping his grandmother.

W. M. Davis Ellettsville D. B. Adamson Harrodsburg Smithville A. L. Norman Sarah Gillock David Heltonburg J. M. Gillock D. B. Adamson and Family D.D. Norman John Denniston Guthrie

Hogs and corn stay high amid talk of smallpox

Hogs and corn remain costly and the town debates a looming smallpox scare. A single case is reported in Harrodsburg while Pete Lewis was seen in town last week, indicating sporadic social movement during this period.

Harrodsburg Pete Lewis

Potter in Bedford Friday

J. M. Potter was seen in Bedford on Friday with local residents noting his appearance and activities during a routine visit to the town.

J. M. Potter Bedford

Notice To Non-Resident Complaint 4823

The notice concerns a non resident party related to Complaint No 4823. Details specify required actions tied to the case and the respondent's obligation under the filing. Placeholder for official directions and deadlines appear in the formal document.

Local Liquor License Request in Huron Township

A male resident of Spice Valley Township in Lawrence county Indiana announces his intent to apply to the Lawrence county Board of Commissioners at the March term 193 for a license to sell intoxicating liquor in less than five gallons per sale with on premise drinking privilege for one year.

Huron Spice Valley Township Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners Huron Spice Valley Township John E. Terrell

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Bedford Mail Thomas J. Brooks Red B. Otis Edhors Otis & Brooks Charles Bridwell Owensburg Florence Hyles Campbellsburg E &, Trueblood Koleen Isaac Fiddler Washington State West Mr. Fiddler Todef Anderson Trinity Vinegar Hill P Eli Hugh Dodd Sherrill Vineng Acan Monday Zella Thomas J. P. Morrow Marshall Norman Siss Anna Morrow John Watkins Daisy Henderson Charles Thomas Herb Whitted Leatherwood Indianapolia Islature Tee House Senate Newhouse Greensburg Beveridge W. J. Hamilton Greene County State Board of Education Acteo State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jones State Federation of Woman’s Clubs Kirkpatrick Durbin Labor Ney Sesson Oliver P. Lewis Covington Indiana General Assembly Lewis Marion Mhen Wolcott Wewoe Iit Aeépanican Senator Wolcott R. G. Tucker Ambrose Crawford W. V. Haws J.C. Brooking Joe Williams Clarence Henretta Williams Cora E. Haws Mr. Kinsey Union Christerprior Jacob Wever Fairview Frank Homer Brooking Henry Mills Gertie Ingle Bertha Crawford Jude Thomas Katie and Sallee Batman J.C. Brooking and Bertha Lola Ruby Crawford Lessie Mathis Della Root Cora Williams Mary Root Ben Tom Root Otis Crawford Evert Mathis Evert Eistey Henry Speer J. A. Brooking Clarence Williams W. V. and L. E. Haws J.H. Beaver Here D. B. Beaver Jerome Launis James C. Brooking Soile Clarence Harris Della Kern Ken Root Pine Hall Leonard Crawford Ben Isley D. T. Root W.H. Crawford Austin Gertie Alen R.N. Dixon Jesse Wever S. Weaver Everet Mathis Pleasant Run Institute Iis D. B. Svarforp, Emma East, Jasper Oaln Charles H. Moore Delia Gregory Nellie A. Brown Jessie J. Himes Clinton O. Cassaty John R. Staniford Chas. H. Lee Bono Township Mary E. Sears David F. Chambers Marshall Chas. B. Moore Elizabeth Keane Wm. Keane Buddha Josep Jib Harris Eury Bright Henry Bright Herb Bright Lewis Rout Andy Dodd Charlie Grubb Fletch Hubbard Elmer Johnson St. Louis Olsaiah Flinn Samuel Hubbard Ott Mr. Arch G. R.sallee Porter Root John P. Foster Raymond Collier Leipsic Ind Louise Thorne Lorena South I Benton Harbor Michigan Circuit Court Albert Stone John W Harris Brooks & Brooks Rose Carr John E Eversole Bastardy Crooke & Crooke HB Smith Co Theodore J Louden el Maud Kirkman Jewett Walker R G Miller Stella Bowmad Lee Smail Michael T Carmichael John B Crafton Duncan & Batman Lowe Grubb Crucilla Michaels David White Everett Hawkins Geo Doyle & Co Etal Hast & Owen Grace Eversole Henry Eversole RG Miller City of Bedford Injunction E K Dye Mary L Dalton Fred D Norton Dunn & Pearson Bertha Hamilton Omer Everhart Bastar— Dy American Exp Co Matson & Giles Fannie Sowder Asa Clark Mary & Skerd Sarah Stipp Henry Owen Andrew Ja ¥Ine Sound Ry Co Hast Malinda Rainey Sidney S Mayfield Crooke and Matson & Giles Martha Hollers John R Tanksley Bond Zaring & Peugh Edwards & Edwards John P Pullen Luella Fullen J D Alexander Elmer U Johnson Adam Johnson James F Turner Bedford Quarries Co East & Owen Elizabeth E. Fountain Margaret A Fountain Hamill David A Rochenour Board Jackson County McHenry Owens Brooks & Brooks Et al Morton C Gregory John Skerd Alexander & Harris East Zaring Peugh Boruff McHenry Owen Morton F. Brooks Louisvile Citizens Trust Co Daniel Bass Edwards Mary McCoy James Rodgers Geo Deckard Et al Hattie A McConnell J. B. Henley John L Bratnam John W Cole East & East John D Morgan Geo Deckard Frank B Stinley John Quill Olin Bundy David Y Johnson Lee Robinson W. K E. Clark Elisha Johnson Southern Indiana Minnie AO Johnson Lizzie Jenkins Stoessel KG Miller Lewis Barlow Augustus Bass J H Edwards Irank M. Vance Denson Donica RKN Palmer Giles Edmond B Gainey Milwaukee FireIns. Co Stone City Bank James N Sears Underwood & Clark Pliff Smith Cornelius Eliza Craig Boruff & Boruff Emma Reid Marcus D. Reid Marcus D Smith Elizabeth Smith Plif G O Isemingzer John Joseph Lynch Emma Jackson W. Jackson J. H. Underwood Ollie Houston Dante Houston W. & Clark Lizzie Kinser Edward Kinser Alin Bundy Piff Debbie Fountain Stephen O Fountain S. B. Dowe Bert Dye Lacz—Fry Lumber Co Mechanic’s Lien Francis M Huff Nora J. Wilder J . Underwood Amy Wilfong Speer Martin Mary M Helton Geo W. Douglass Guardian Bond Thomas Patrick Samuel D. Judah H P Pearson John McQueen Lucinda de Moss R. G. Miller Wm. A Pitman Robert Pitman Plff Albert Underwood Minnie Underwood Emma Palmer Melvin’ G Edington Ogden & Inman Padgett & Padgett Martha Staggs Perry McDonald John Leach Lewis & Swails Enoch Davis John Davis W A Edwards Mary Raeburn Stanley Raeburn Rogers & Rogers Debbie B S. B. Lowe Citizens National Bank B. Lowe Julia Browning Wm B. Browning Doman & Fletcher Joel L. Hobbs Robin Martin Marcus D Reid E Clark Julia A Miller the Maryland Casualty Co Helen N Lewis John W Feltner Stephenson & Stull Noah Brannon Mary Brannon J H Underwood Epsie George Admx Samuel E Mitchell Samuel H& Mitchell Samuel E& Mitchell Geo Ikerd Furst— Kurber Cut Stone Co Zaring & Pough Owens Nettie Owens Mary Agnes Pierce Fred G Pierce John J Lynch EK Dye Louisville Eli Dye Epsie George Adax David McFall Isaac Arford Damages Chloe Reuter Fred Reuter Elizabeth Kern Louis Kern Bertha Kern Erastus P Root Et al Geo Olive Brock Caleb Cobb David F. Beyers Freelove Beyers Cora E Rainbolt Thomas H Edmondson Henry & Simpson Ida Bell Hazel Co Injunction James M Potter John Hugan Mary Eagan WE Clark PLC State Joseph Wetzel Commissioners Court David H Fisher Ennis Fisher Catherine Green James Ayer L. Hawn Newington, Ont J.C. Ayer CO Lowell Mass W Green Pff Hugh A Todd Tessa A Todd Bedford BS & L Ass Mary B Smallwood RN Palmer Mary F Strupe Chas H Strupe Goldie M Palmer Nathan B Hawkins Amos Fish Clarence Ish Curtis Fish Dora A Fish Ella Fish Minnie Allen Henry Allen Mattie Cooper Geo B Cooper Wm E Fish Mary Fish Susan E Chamberlain John B Chamberlain White River A. K Sears George Wilkison Isaac William Pike Roads Otis Bridwell Geo. Hendrickson Charley Lima L.L. Adamson Bryantsville Grover Marley Williams Heads E. H. Coleman 0. C. Bryant H. W. Sherwood Della Beasley Institute At Georgia Wesley Route Florence Route W. T. Embree Myrtle Embree John Sherwood Merriman Orleans Eldridge Bartlettsville Judah Kern Mrs. Smith YV. V. Boone Pitman Trippleton Friay John Smith Bart Kern Celestia Bakerriday John Owens John Pinkston Jane McClelland War McCarty Euphrates Pinkston Rose Malott Louis Boyd Ruby Kern Bessie Owens Inedford A. Kern Minnie McClellan State OF Indiana Lawrence Oircuit Court Clyde K. Brock Hiram Storms Alfren Storms WB. Isaac Storms W. Loweryne J. Hickson Smith Laura Pryor Alice OC Pifer Frances J. Moore Indeana Andrew M. Brown Louisa Brown Heaton A. D Boone Leo Ihe Tabitha Anderson Non Campos Frank Armstrong, Gaurding Frank Armstrong K. Dye
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