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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
3
FRANK BAILEY reports the purchase of a Poland China Roar and notes a breeding fee of 1 dollar payable at the time of breeding. Located two miles east of Bedford.
Local residents welcome several newborns including a son for Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wyckoff and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Keach, with other births reported for Ed Reed and Charles Wilson. The scene includes a guest visit by Miss Hattie Edmonds, courthouse clock upgrade, and varied community items from merchants, clergy, and civic groups.
The city’s young men form a gymnasium project and several residents are noted in social and local business activity. Reported items include Miss Josie Reed visiting Bedford relatives, Mrs. Wallheiser recovering from malaria, and Mr. Rowe expanding Marble Works in West Bedford.
The World of Wall Paper unveils a new granite wall covering praised for dirt resistance and easy maintenance. Described as artistic, bright, and dressy with three color options red green and lavender. Sold from 2 cents per inch with no matching and no waste.
Dr Samuel F Martin’s condition worsens amid kidney trouble. Fred Mitchell’s health deteriorates at Louisville hospital with expected death. Harrison Cooper funeral conducted by G A R. Numerous local visits, marriage licenses issued, property sales, and business changes noted from Mitchell area and nearby towns.
Circuit Court notes show multiple criminal and civil actions with trials scheduled, venue changes, and a divorce granted. Cases include State vs Jesse Young for incest and State vs Perry Gilbert for shooting, plus Robbery and Petit Larceny charges against Stephen Owens and Wes Bilyeu with a venue move to Bloomington and later return to Bedford.
James Mitchell of Mitchell visited Thursday while Mrs Hila Richardson traveled to Terre Haute and Shad Knight went to Spencer on business. Capt William Day recovered from grip. C A Durrenberger returned from Evansville. Ladies Afternoon Club gathers with Mrs W A Mitchell Friday. Mrs Kate Heitger improves at home. Mrs K A Trainor leaves for Scotia Kansas. Ollie Marks moves to new house near Pales tine road. A three year old Len Lewis of Limestone died and was buried at Hopkins. Oscar F McHargue and family visit Alex relatives. Hawkins of Bloomington visiting bedside grandson Freddie Helms critically ill. Rumor says watchman Chas Brownscombe and Miss Annie Nicely married last Sunday. John L Holmes promoted to Metropolitan Insurance Agency superintendent in Seymour and moved family there.
Notice offers Grass Seeds Northern Seed Oats Garden and Field Fertilizers with contact via H. E. Pitman North Ist and a price inquiry. The Lawrence County Medical Society announces its annual meeting on Thursday March 1 with Dr. Chas Molz and papers to be presented. Officers to be elected. Secretary Thos F Hardwick Fayetteville and Miss Susan M Whitted Leesville wed at West 13th street residence of Joseph Johnson by Pastor C W Chadwick. Mitchell temperance drive seeks to remove saloons at the March term of Commissioners Court using recent Supreme Court ruling allowing remonstrances by one signer. Mitchell may be renamed Waterville Thirstyburg or Speakeasy.
A Mothers Meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Bell Cosner at Corner 15th and O streets on Friday February 23 at 2 30 p m All mothers seeking the higher life of the family are invited The program includes devotional exercises songs solos and a closing prayer with several participants named including Mrs Chadwick Mrs J W Thompson Mrs Arimilda F Mathes Mrs Vinta Cosner Mrs Lizzie Holcombe Mrs June Thomas Guthrie and Mrs Fro Whitted
Uncle Dave Carson visited Williams on Thursday forenoon. Charley Hazzard returned from Seymour business. Joseph Trogdon of Heltonville was in Bedford on Thursday. Bedford National Bank refreshed its front with a new sign. County Auditor John Gainey suffers a cold and rheumatism. Mrs. Mattie Hart traveled to Indianapolis to visit friends. David Date of Mitchell was in the city en route to Columbus on business. B F Terhune and daughter Ida visiting Honeytown, Jackson county. C H Bivins and wife and L M Farrell and wife of Bedford in the city. Mrs. William Hamilton of Linton visiting her parents in this city. The Trogdon vs Brinegar case was postponed by Judge Chrisler to Circuit Court. A birthday surprise for Mrs. J. F. Hamer on West 14th Street. Ovid Cole 10th birthday surprise with friends and games. Twenty-Five Years Ago section notes licensed teachers in Lawrence County. High School Concert at the Grand praised for performers H B Paris and Nellie Matson. Relief drive by Indianapolis Board of Trade urged donations for India famine relief with cash or goods sent via Jacob W. Smith Indianapolis Secretary.
Letter from Jane P. L. dated January 14, 1900 describes a siege action on Panay with 875 yards enemy distance, one sergeant killed, injuries to a sergeant and a private, and plans for May homecoming to Fort Riley or San Antonio. The author, now corporal, mentions an ear drum injury at Cebu and a transfer to Light Battery G, 6th Artillery, Ililo P I.
Pleasant Run reports March school closings and a spring term with a teachers class. Hiram Henderson plans to move to Heltonville while Joseph Meadows relocates to Limestone on March 8. Mrs Hemitt Glover dies of Consumption near Heltonville leaving eight children. Burial at Erie Monday. Heltonville’s Operas House nears opening. Dr R and Martin receive praise. Heltonville booms as vacancies vanish and timber trade stays strong.
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