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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1902
Page
3
Workmen lay a new roof on the Deckard rooms on J Street. Numerous residents travel for business and social events, including Rev E G Ewing and Rev Hyde planning church meetings. People moving in and out, visits from Bloomington and Bedford, a quarry accident, a St Patrick's Ball planned, and several residents leaving for Washington and Nebraska.
Mrs Mary L Thomas mother of Charles Thomas died at his Trinity home aged 75. Funeral held Monday. burial was in Crawford graveyard. Webb's new front nearly finished with plate glass windows installed Tuesday and remaining work to complete soon. Windows extend low to floor enhancing display space.
The City Council adjourned session continued sewerage consideration to March 4 and referred arc light petitions for I Street B&O crossing Summit Lane at Pentecost church and Hand 7th or 8th Street. Promoters plan a switch from the Monon line to a quarry south of Harrodsburg. The Daggy funeral in Indianapolis featured Masonic rites and a large turnout, with banks closing until noon.
Paul Short of Springville and Daniel Bass of Mitchell were in the city on business. Marriage license issued to Werlie Sanders and Sereta Meadows. Petersburg reports a religious awakening with over 200 conversions as many stores close for services. Martinsville described as scenic and historic with a population around 4,500 and mineral water sanitariums attracting visitors.
Big Bill Owens, about 35, a familiar saloon helper, showed signs of insanity after an afternoon drink. He wandered nude to South I street, entered Gaussin's saloon, then was escorted to jail by police and friends. The incident followed a struggle in the icehouse and is linked to his effort to quit drinking.
Indianapolis News notes Bedford plans a large cement plant and argues for direct communication with Indianapolis. Fred Kimbley, newly installed Postmaster of Orleans and longtime editor of the Orleans Progress Examiner, visited the city Monday and was received with compliments on his new role.
A Seymour woman sues her lover for 100 dollars claiming a broken rib from their affair. He counters that the injury was an old fracture likely caused by a previous partner and will contest the suit.
State Geologist W. H. Blatchley reports on the Lehigh Portland Cement Company’s new facility near Mitchell Indiana. The plant on 23 acres will start at 2000 barrels daily with ten kilns and heavy concrete foundations. It will employ over 100 workers and, with nearby Bedford Bloomington and Milford plants, could push Indiana toward 4.5 million barrels annual output.
H B Thornton on Illinois business D A Monical miller of Williams in city. Born Thursday morning to Mr and Mrs A J Fine a son. Miss Daisy Cooper of Coxton visiting Chas H Allen family South N street. Editor John Johnson home bound with sore foot. Marriage licenses issued Homer Wesner Stella Mullis William E Stults Mandy Crigger Wes Silvers Addie Dixon. Robert K Wicker Bedford ballplayer likely reporting to St Louis for spring practice. Franz Bellinger Indianapolis engaged by Indiana University lecture board to address students Monday about Thomas Orchestra March 4.
Curtis Mumaw, injured at Indiana Springs when four kegs of powder and 35 sticks of dynamite exploded last Monday, died this morning in Odon. His mangled condition left little hope for recovery and the remains will be sent to Decatur, Illinois for interment.
The Dalton vs Norton suit was continued while Metz vs City of Bedford and Bough vs Southern Indiana Ry were venued to Greene and Orange counties respectively. State v. Burton and Love for gaming were tried but not yet decided. Harry Terrell of Huron was found guilty of intoxication and disorderly conduct. Beekman Lumber Co. won a suit for $152.75, and IU baseball opens April 6 with a series against Chattanooga, closing April 12. A steam tender accident near Paoli caused a scare but no damage. British purchase of horses continues as prices rise amid Boer threats. West Baden Springs bonds offered, secured by 1,500 acres near the springs, with $73,000 pre-fire net income and projected $100,000–$120,000 future earnings.
John Zahn Sr. died at 10 30 Wednesday night from Brights disease after six months illness and three weeks bed rest. Born in Württemberg Germany in 1828 he came to New Albany Indiana in 1849 and later moved to Bedford in 1855. Survived by his wife Katherine Traub and adopted son John S Zahn. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from South F street home. burial Green Hill Cemetery conducted by Elder Joseph Franklin.
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