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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
3
A steady stream of names appears in Mitchell local press as residents announce bids for town offices. Other notes report Wesley Armstrong's stroke, Henry Hirscher buying the Younger farm near Shawswick, Mrs. Homer Crawford visiting Victor, and Frank Day planning a move to Oklahoma if the country suits him. Nugent pension increased to 30 dollars monthly.
Jim Boyd moves to Terrell Gabbart farm and Mrs Wm Wease remains sick. Edna Allen resigns from the Shirt Waist mestory. Grace Garson of Heltonville moves to Bedford. Clartéy Jorret ill with pneumonia, near recovery. J L Berlingmier from Hazelton visiting the Vansickles. New maple sugar 10c lb and syrup $1 gal. Mike O Connell recovering from broken leg. Ten Greene county voters disenfranchised for 14 years in Bloomfield Circuit Court. Marriage licenses issued to Tilford–Duncan and Mosier–McPike. Terre Haute Board of Health orders compulsory vaccination for public school pupils. Gentry show No 3 leaves March 1 for Pensacola. two more shows soon after. William Johnson in England visiting family, to return in three weeks. John M Gainey back after grip and throat ulcers. Commissioner Wood in town. Withers dairy accident improving. W T Pyle buys 800 hogs in Monroe county for feeders. United States Stone quarry near Bloomington to spend $3,000 on switch. $3,000 stone piled for shipment. George M Cook sues Henry C Mooney, Bloomington former Capital owner, for paper subscription. costs $15. Knox county sues B T H railroad. compromise fixes $200. A bench-legged poodle costs a Down Mobile member $1.70. dog hops off a B&O train, man retrieves it, boards next train for Bedford.
Obituaries and notices list Whitfield Parker four years old dying of heart trouble and buried. Uncle Milton Ramsey aged 94 died and was buried. Daniel Mayo aged 33 died of pneumonia and was buried with Red Men involvement. Other items: Grace Love ill, various trips, moves, and local business notices. References to court house, saloon license bills, bankruptcy of Stannard Brothers, and legal action by Lillian Perry over the Quincy wreck damages.
Albert Leudtke of Medora and Sam Simpson of Shanswick were in town. Mrs. Thickston and Mrs. Sears show improving health. Postmaster Williams returns from Indianapolis. Mrs. Chamberlain of Cincinnati joins husband in town for the Nixon & Smith Piano House. Judge Martin practices as attorney for Acme quarry suit. John H. Edwards visits Mitch ell. praised for House service. State Board of Health reports January deaths 2910 with pneumonia leading at 410. city rate 16.8 and country 11.9 per 1000.
Massachusetts veteran S Chamberlain writes to Secretary J C Carlton of the National Association of Mexican War Veterans. He recalls service in the Mexican War and Civil War, notes age and infirmities, and doubts attendance at Indianapolis reunion. He mentions New England's 109 surviving veterans and a June statue dedication in Boston, hoping to meet the old comrades.
Aunt Nancy Fish marked her 82nd birthday on Thursday with a dinner for relatives and intimate friends. Attendees included Rev. HE, Richard Edwards and wife, Mrs. Susan Houston, Mrs. Julia Wallheiser, Mrs. Clarissa Mitchell, Dr. J. T. Freeland and wife, Mrs. BE. R. Duan, Frank Hamer, and William Ragsdale Sr. Other notes mention various local visits, illnesses, marriage licenses, and a fatal accident report in nearby Indianapolis.
Mr George A Howard stepfather of actress Mabel Howard releases a detailed account of her illness. He notes fever in November described as walking typhoid or severe material fever and outlines resignation from the William Gillette Company, medical treatment at College Bill Sanitarium, and gradual recovery hopes. Also mentions care by Dr A B Thrasher and Dr Evarts and supportive notes on the Bedford Produce Co manager’s eye ailment and charity sales by the Rathbone Sisters for the Orphans Home Fund.
The Board of Commissioners met midweek after a northern tour of jail facilities in Indianapolis Logansport Peru and Portland. They toured to learn best building features at the suggestion of State Board of Charities Secretary Mr Butler.
The Edwards anti tipping bill sparks a lobbying clash as colored waiters at Bedford hotels withhold tips to pressure lawmakers. Republicans and Democrats trade blame while some legislators condemn the measure. Other Bedford notes include ill William Jackson visit, Latin recitations, and John Miller gifting candies to school winners.
Circuit Court proceedings began with a few guilty pleas to misdemeanors before Judge Wilson. No trials this week, court open. Petit Jury to convene next Monday as business resumes. Judge Wilson opened the Criminal Docket and reviewed the Probate Docket after trial sittings.
The report details several court actions including Joe Ketcham fined for plain drunk and other locals facing charges of disturbing meetings and fighting. It covers a MoRore v Harbaugh trial, a Morrison bastardy case, Dolly Moore v Harbaugh, and a verdict in Vinegar Hill matters. Capt Robert R Stewart, Civil War veteran and bridge carpenter, died in Bloomington. Dr J E Springer from Indianapolis is noted for real estate business.
New York February dates offer one and one third fare on certificate law. For further information call or address J G Ray in Southern Indiana and New York promotional details to be obtained.
One fare plus two dollars for round trips on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to destinations in the South and West. Inquire at ticket agents for rates and further information. H. P. Rapugey, G. A.
South erondiana Railway operates three daily trains to Indianapolis Louisville Chicago and St Louis with through connections. Services depart Bedford at 3:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:23 PM arriving at Indianapolis 5:40 PM Louisville 12:28 PM and Chicago and St Louis after continuing runs. Travel times listed: 12 hours 43 minutes to Indianapolis 8 hours 22 minutes to Louisville 7 hours 47 minutes to Chicago and 7 hours 27 minutes to St Louis. H H Roseman is listed as agent or official.
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