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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1900

Page

4

Boss THE LEADING SHOE STORE

Bedford shop Boss at East Side Square advertises Tod Dinkerspeel Bros and props under Louis Mayer as manager in a concise local business notice.

East Side Square Bedford Tod

Obscure Funeral Director Ad Appears in OCR Copy

A fragmentary OCR note lists J F Hamer as embalmer and funeral director with an address line and a telephone reference. The legible portions indicate an advertised funeral service role and contact details from an earlier directory entry.

Local Notes from Seymour and Bloomington Area

Seymour and Bloomington communities report visits, business trips, and family news. Local residents such as Miss Neca Parker Miss Grace Lee Mrs. DOM Pesce and Jerome Kudwan are noted among many travel updates and health concerns.

Bedford City Notes and Local Incidents in One Issue

City Police Court fines for intoxication paid by Hector Hisset. Mentions of Mrs Kimira Fowler in Tanchellar. Levi Naugle of Salem takes a carver post at Rowe's shop with two delivery wagons. Hlivois Indiana debate at Bloomfort judged by W. H. Martin. Rev T. J. Clark returns from Bedford revival assisting Elder Small. Bedford M E circuit renamed to Oolitic circuit with new parsonage planned. Bird dog injured near Dobbins mill cared for by O'Bannon boys. Seymour Fire Company chief Roger noted. Ed Jennings, City Clerk, among visitors touring S. E. Ry station. Bedford Hull Stone Co incorporated with 50,000 capital to operate Peerless quarry. Death notice from Mrs Bart Armstrong in Great Falls Montana. Tax exemption filings required March 1 to May 1. County Auditor John M. Gainey named. Various local visits and trades noted including plastering for Masonic lodge and Meant Market updates.

Washington Schoolhouse Burned in the City

The West End public brick school building burned to the ground this morning. Loss estimated at 12 hundred dollars. Insurance coverage noted as limited. The fire is believed to have started from a smudge used in smoking meat at Jesse Faubian's smoke house nearby. No injuries reported.

Washington Fed IL West End Jesse Faubian

To Paper a Room Artistically

An ad touts season papers as magnificent with new designs and colors. It claims low prices and urges readers that they sell cheaper than wallpaper peddlers and will "Put the Paper On the Wall" in Peconas.

Peconas

Jurors Named for February Court Term

The February term jurors include Thomas B.K. Steele Flion Felix Miller Shawswick Albert Fountain Pleasant Run a Zollman Shawswick Dourway Doullas Flinn Thomas Brinkworth Spice Valley VATIT Surry for McKnight Pleasant Run Mckee Anderson Marshall James Miller Perry William Speer Guthrie William Hert Perry Charles McFadden Shawswick William Ko Hert Perry Joseph Hartley Shawswick Oliver Hert Perry James McFadden Marshall H R0 Jurgesop Indian Creek Thomas Pierre Indian Creek

Thomas BK. Steele Flion Felix Miller Shawswick Albert Pleasant Run A. T. Zollman Dourway L. Doulas Flinn Thomas Brinkworth Spice Vatley McKnight Pleasant Mckee Anderson Marshall James Miller Perry William J. Speer Guthrie William L. Hert Charles McFadden William Ko Hert Joseph Ud. Hartley Oliver Hert James Mcfadden H RO Jurgesop Indian Creek Thomas Pieree

Halloween mischief ends in assault near Avoca

George Deford 26 and two companions from Avoca celebrate St Valentine’s Day by overturning objects. They attack Tom Pierce with a chunk of wood, fracturing his skull. Deford arrested. bound over to Circuit Court, bondsmen sought. Pierce and Deford have families. Pierce expected to recover. Various local notes and events follow.

Tom Pieves Pierce Deford Matehell J.T. Freeland Lowed Springville Probaly

Mitchell News Highlights Local People and Events

Mitchell news notes a busy week with visits to the county seat by Pension Agent Jones and others, Masons preparing for Mark Master’s degree, and a busy anti liquor license stance. Major John R. Simpson eyes Lieutenant Governor bid while local truant officers report unattended students. Road work, new licenses, and property updates fill the town ledger alongside military veteran Wim MekKoight seeking aid for a shoulder injury.

George Wood Indian Creek Township Kern School Thomas Donahue Bok Mitchell Walter Shanks Antisaloon League John R. Simpson Southern Indiana Press Association Simpson Senate

Famine in India and family letters distill concern

A letter from Joseph Franklin describes misread reports about daughters in India, confirms their welfare, and outlines famine distress, mission work, and charity dynamics. He notes Josepha’s pending furlough, her orphan school, and expected absence until October if famine endures. Also mentioned are Maple Sugar buyers, a new Heston scale, the St Valentine Ball, and condolences for the mother’s death.

There Is a Class of People. Coffee Injury Targeted by Grain

A new preparation called Grain () is sold in grocery stores as a substitute for coffee. It claims to suit delicate stomachs and closely resemble coffee in taste. It is priced at 5 or 6 cents per package and advertised as beneficial for children, urging readers to try Grain-O.

Graia-O

Local Family Faces Suit in Campbellsville Case

Mrs H Prescott of Campbellsville Kentucky sues her daughter Mrs Billig of South Street and Mrs Guke Reynolds of East 16th over a long discussed steel sheet mill combination. Centralization of SO20d 0d remains a topic in Pittsburg discussions Wednesday.

H. Prescott Campbellsville Kyo Billig South Street Guke Reynolds East 16Th Pittsburg

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Tikine Steck First Bliss Footwear Dinkerspeel Bros Louis Mayer J.f.hamer Embalmerarpd Res Miss Neca Parker i Miss Grace Lee Dom Pesce of the Stone Dolly Moore Teheli Wis Crageath Hepch Erie Jobe Pierce Jr John Cernen Reataet Seymour ‘Presday ST Runnels Courcec Indianapolis Busiess Jerome Kudwan Bloomington Florence Corbittas Ove Joa Spearci Trave Creery House of Law Irwin and Co. Cibecanul J. B. Windtinus Eist C. M. Wance Thmas -Jackson The Border Institute Willian Jo Merson Blo Aeneton Prademtiat Bovarance Company J. Elster Qleasant Joem Tue Blor Sre Dane Company Lartes x Cily Clay Woo Day & Co Croln Catto James Mellestard Mure Fr. J. Macacon Metropolitan Loburance Company Bechurdh Hotel Charles Martiel Teumoriy Owl Store Diese Calon Paeron Braeman Department Store Konington Aid-tor Gainey Jeni Lars Visttinas Lid Tapealis Weduesday Charis Liborten Denny Beclortyontte Speeton Wedees Bay Lee Thesteet Ui Aed Martin Cope Pon Brewer Heltonville Joshua Younger Lowe Linton Ron. Johnson 16Th Street Amy Wrangle Avice Johinson Rom. McKnight Bloom Dasboa Cape Alexander Rioenfield Logal Waites Jonathan Dodds Zelma Dof Byers Oortie Everest Hawkins Chas, Payne Joe Hodapp Seymours Est Business Dan Hoh. Walls W. S. Holcombe A. A Cincin John Cosmith A. Mulls Seymour Doce Pields Noah Logan Corister Civcuit Court Cary Ferguson Thalas Wilcox Turnelton Koner AM Morris Williams Colitz Obce Wednnesday Uncle Sands Mel Frenk Hickenhauser Sraneroof C. Ho Boardman Jthn Indiana St. Luis Sam Locke Holmesbure Mr. Locke Nodostront Locke Maren. Suryer Bloomfield Bionimited Bank Aobdatorio Costier Oscar Wiever J. Stover CuotoShiver Richland Tron Borne Davy Nl Mitchell Bury Grotus Clark Mrs Mort Shortridge Albert Cook Old Mexico Frank Covington Maul Ridge Bors Elmer Pace Will Urmey Otha Mark Hettenville Tom Pierce Williaus James Ho Dave Mary Whitted Walter Thomas Silverville Auuie Owens Friends C. Lo Noruanu BartlettsVille Business Edisha G. Johnson West 15Th Street Morris Mayer Lis Bivios Farm North City Police Court Hector Hisset Kimira Fowler Tanchellar Levi Naugle Salem Rowe W. H. Martin Bloomfort T. J. Clark Small Bedford M. E Dobbins’ Mill O'Bannon Boys Seymour's Fire Company Wroger Jackson County Ed Jennings S. E. Ry Bedford Hull Stone Co Pred D. Norton Joe Ro Voris Harry Wooris Peerless A. G. Gainey Bart Armstrong Great Fails Mont Gainey Union County Belitor John M. Gainey Ford Staves Hoosier John Bradford Owensburg Chas. Graham North Bedford Maury Ragsdale Cora Stipp Col. Hiton Masonic Lodge Wmn. Harrell Lawrence Counties John Tannehill Ale Ha‘field Westport Fred Hatfield Robert Colvin North Side James Colvin Ireland Frank Farquhar Muncie Bedford Candy Co Oddfellows Block Cole Hayward Wisconsin Cole Jotn Vo Strout Eler Korg't Mike Wilfong Frank Matthew Bono Cassius Pinkston Maul Ridge Chaenevis Home J.T Sapp I6th Street Lee Leonard Owenshburg Boone Leonard Jes Sentney Adamson Mandal Helpsville Mo Lewis Lodianapolis Wii. Bair Bryantsville Road Teeersell Bedford Quarries Company Oolitic Woot. Keefer Bow de Tedlere Chrisler Stepheason Charley Horton George Denny Kentucky Jask K. Owens W. P. Buzzaird Gaussin Place South T Street Sam Steward Charles Bowman Judge Stephenson Col. Hilton Sayle Fish Nelia Gaussin Mary Leighton Nell Moore Lavada Shortridge Mary Falk Eva Carter Anna Maddox Grace Callahan Bertha Smith Fanny Davis Blanche Baker Pansy Matthews Inez Allen Bertha Pace Messrs Chas Dratce Ed. Skerd Otis Botroff Roy McDaniel Clyde Ford Smith Walter Gillett Ira Turner Tilford Brown Thos Gratzer Miss Sayle J. Gardner Grant Jury Vatit Surry Avoca, Dangerously George Deford St. Valen France Circuit Court Osee Lennon Martinsville E .R. Dobbins Wilson Woolery Qohth James K Owens Effie Fiyon Plainville Santo W. A. Webb Willie Westport Independent Chip Johnson Chip Thomas Jackson S.it Simpson Myers Pinhook Christian Church Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church Opitsah Pocahontas Mitchell News Witham Love Lafayette Jones John Hawk Indisanapolis W. T. Moore Wm. M. Munson County Harrison Cooper Bevels Charles Foo Miss Grimes Dro So FL Martin James F Lewis Scotusville Fred Charles A. Burton Batterton James Thomasson Shelbyville Ind Hugh Adkins Surprise James M. Myers Bedford Coal Company Leity Reid 10Th Streets Edward Price Oma Clouse Henry B. Eversole Grace Bass W. H. Cosner 15Th and C. W. Vogel Goyert& Vogel Cincinnati Aid Society of the First Christian Church Hop. McDonald Hut Lincoln League Bate Abel Jonesville Sherif Dobbins Mr. Able Wim. MekKoight Price W. M. Dobbins & Co EODY Elder Franklin Mar Indianapolis News Daleville Cerning India Pers Jackson Reuoty Damoth Josepha Stella Joseph Franklin Gaixby, Burton & Co Heston St. Valentine Badger Krenke’s Hall Brown Mrom Ws Sitler Poland China Frank Bailey Combinat Waoless Braztan H.W. Brexton Woolboy's Dimension Lumber Hugh Melean Beofordo George P. Parks M. A. Rainbolt North Sta Bedford J.w.trainor D.D.S Rand A Gar Telephone Byers & Boyd Sth Ford MF. Doxx Hop Prakson Dunn & Pearson Attorneys Dunn Building Northside Square Bedford, Lad John D. Alexander Attorney AT Law Gunn Eagle Clothing C. H. Emery E.B. Stephenson South Side Guco
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