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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1900
Page
3
Local items report visitors like John Biers from Oolitic and Theodore Lyon from Mitchell. Mentions of Mill operations, ice cutting near Knightford, and Bent Wood Works resuming full time. Marriage licenses issued, lodge officers named, and George W. Holmes announced as sheriff candidate of Lawrence County.
W. M. Dobbins & Co John Hill visits Freetown while Will Woolery returns to Muncie. Cary Fleetwood of Kurtz in town. Prof. Robert Newland returns to Gosport. several births announced and many travels noted. Revival meetings begin at Trinity M E church. community social life and lodge officers listed.
An addition is being built to the Salem Bedford mill. Several residents travel for visits and returns. Free mail delivery soon planned in Seymour with date January 15. Local offices move to Dinkelspiel building East 16th street. Smallpox closure extends vacation for Anderson teachers.
Fractured Leg: Virgil Staggs badly injured near a planing machine at the Hoosier Mill when the planer-bed ran out and crushed his leg against a stone. Frank Smith announced as Republican Sheriff candidate, with prior three years as deputy under Sheriff Dobbins. Smith is described as loyal, capable and likely to win the primary and the election.
Grain-O, a grain based substitute for coffee, is sold in grocery stores in 15 and 25 cent packages. The product is touted as easy on the stomach and suitable for children, offering similar taste at lower cost.
The firm Byers and Boyd invites customers to sell butter and eggs for cash payments. Located at sth street in North Bedford Indiana, the store advertises buying dairy and provisions.
Local ad notes Plymouth Rocks and Brown Leghorns with cockerels bred and colored well available at half price through January 11 1900. eyes from well muted pens after February 1 1900. satisfaction guaranteed. H H Chess Leesville Indiana. Born notices and local notices follow with various names and movements.
A compilation of local arrivals and calls includes J. Younger from Pleasant Run, Mrs. Allen A. Moore ill east of town, Charley Guthrie’s Bloomington visit, A. J. Wildman of Spencer, and multiple social and family visits across Bedford and surrounding areas.
Remember that name when you want a delicious nourishing drink to replace coffee. Grain-O is made of pure grain and aids digestion and nerves. Not a stimulant, it benefits both children and adults. Costs about as much as coffee, 15c and 25c per package. ask your grocer for Grain-O.
Circuit Court notes report adjournment on Saturday ending the term. Judge Reinhardt missed Monday delaying Fell vs Bedford city. Harris, Harris murder case verdict given. life sentence imposed. Other items include Willard vs Bedford Bluestone Co. and various local arrivals.
Voris Norton visits friends. Miss Estella Wolfe assists at the south side gallery. Mrs J A Bozarth returns from Paris Ill. Ed Fisher and wife visit Bloomington relatives. Miss Clara Cox of Mitchell guests Mrs Tom Taylor on North I street. David B Burton of near Georgia calls at the Main. Tommy Taylor returns from Monroe county visit. Miss Jennie Donaldson returns from Orleans. Dr BE Mitchell and Finley Gyger of Avoca visit city. Remains of Leyi Johnson taken to Bryantsville for interment. Mrs C M Price returns to Martinsville from Bedford visit. B F Woolery leaves Heltonville for Louisville medical college. Elmer Chambers to Harrodsburg for work. Miss Louise Thornton to Evansville for school. M BE Johnson and wife return to Bedford. Cole Campbell move jewelry shop to George buildings on J street. Alfred Parker becomes Bookkeeper at Bedford National Bank. Thos C Hollingshead returns to Chicago National Bank. Second Quarterly Meeting at First M E Church next Sunday with Rev J H Doddridge preaching and Lord's Supper.
Notice lists the Move to Dinkelspiel building for the Loan Association and oyster supper at First Christian church with 25 cent oysters. Y's elect officers at Mrs. Cosner's home with a 7 30 social. Litvia Adamson announced candidate for Representative from Lawrence county a young farmer and Republican. Ex County Treasurer Cauble fails to settle with successor Chastain. books show about 4000 dollar discrepancy and investigation underway.
Prof George P Parks offers treatment for chronic diseases including nervousness and female troubles with a free consultation. Magnetic healing taught to others at the corner of 17th and I Street Bedford.
Underwood v Millicons for possession was compromised and dismissed. William Burke was fined 9.50 for intoxication and paid. Ford Bruce and saddle theft cases unfold with Owensburg pursuit and release of Bruce. Henry Bruce faces preliminary trial on saddle theft and bail set at 1000. Various local visits, repairs, and social notes follow with names and places including Bloomington, Bedford, Owensburg, and Mitchell.
Special to the Main from Fayetteville Indiana reports Mrs Sarah Veatch widow and mother of two lost her dwelling in a blaze at eleven last night with all clothing and bed clothing destroyed. A local donation paper has been started. Alfred Quackenbush died at eight oclock aged seventy three. Mrs J H Voorhies is very low with paralysis aged eighty and not expected to live through the day.
Summary of 1899 tax rates per hundred across townships and towns including Mitchell and Bedford with an added 4 cent assessment. Local society notes mention James W. McKnight visiting Heltonville, Mrs. Kirkman returning from Bedford, and Mrs. Owens dying of tuberculosis near town. A runaway incident on 7th street involved a farmer’s team near Lincoln Avenue.
Alfred Quackenbush an old Lawrence county resident died Wednesday at his home southwest of town from heart failure aged 78. Funeral will be held this afternoon at 1 o clock with burial at New Union. Buck Gardner Charley Reid Jesse Gardner and Col N E Strout spent Wednesday rabbit hunting and agreed the lowest bag should pay all to the poultry house and split proceeds to the top hunter. Buck hired two boys to help carry game and Strout waits for him with the cash.
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