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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1903
Page
2
Four people burned to death in a Chicago hotel fire early Tuesday. The blast of flames is thought to have started when a porter dropped a lit cigarette in a bed as investigators probe the disaster.
Indianapolis correspondent reports a peaceful start to the sixty-third session with Republicans unified and Democrats seeking leadership roles. Key figures named include Speaker-elect Henry W. Marshall and Senate leader W. A. Kittinger, while committees and oaths set the stage for Monday business and new bills amid hopes for a tame session.
Captain Frank Heitger is at Helena Arkansas with the gasoline launch Stone City. He will take a partner there to travel up the St Francis River, then dispose of the boat and return home.
Mrs Will Brooks hosted the Comos club on Thursday with Miss Rose Walner winning first in the progressive cinch contest and Mrs Clarence Drinkard taking second. A refreshment spread featured oysters coffee olives bread and butter sandwiches. Miss Warner will entertain next week. The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railroad company bought property in Cincinnati to build additional terminals costing about 125000, located north of Second Street from Park to Mill Street, extending to the ditch near Central Union Depot with 340 feet frontage and 320 feet deep.
The Lawrence city council met in regular session. They deferred electing a First Ward councilman until the next meeting and noted an upcoming ward primary on January 17. Actions included moving the free telephone to the City Marshal’s office, authorizing two new handcuffs, planning a filtered water well, and requiring a stone walk on lot 3 in Foote’s Highland Addition.
The article notes Frank Bridwell plans a five room home using 1s 800n as weather allows. It highlights McKnight brothers building two cottages for rent and two acre lots bought by George Byers firm. It praises Highland Park’s rapid growth, location near Oolitic, tax advantages, and rising land values, with visits from local residents and travelers.
An eastbound Monon freight derailed at a south end sidetrack near Logan six miles north of town at 4 a m on Thursday. Eleven cars including a hog car toppled and tore rails. No injuries to crew. carcasses left for recall. Traffic halted nine hours while section men cleared the line.
Brooke and his famous Orchestra, praised as the best in popular music, will give a concert at the New Stone City Opera House on Monday evening January 26. The group is noted for its lively encores and new pace in popular tunes under Thomas Preston Brooke, the so called Popular Music King.
The will of William Skene dated September 21, 1898 was probated yesterday. He leaves one fourth to wife Mary Skene with a Jefferson street house and lot. George Skene receives 853, daughters Mary E Isabel Janet Dodds Sally Klein each 21600, reduced if estate short. Rest to Mary E Isabel and Janet Dodds. Wife named executrix. if she refuses two daughters act in her stead. Judge Walter Evans signs. Louisville Courier-Journal
A reader argues against 6 p.m. store closings, calling the policy unfair to merchants and certain trades. The piece contends cash-only business would reduce labor friction, notes unions favoring early hours only while not bearing costs, and urges merchants to set hours as they see fit.
L A Morgan and his wife traveled to Indianapolis on Monday in a brief personal note.
Mrs. W S Sowder remains ill though others recover. The community reports a school reopening after a seven day holiday. Mr and Mrs Lamb visited W S Lowder, Isaac and Bill Hawkins passed through town to Chapel Hill, A Gitlock delivered hogs to Byers and Boyd, Bedford, W Denociston visited Guthrie, Ray Medaris of Peerless and Ollie Dun wed Saturday at the bride’s parents home.
Kate Pitts was buried here Monday after dying of pneumonia in Bedford. D W Sherwood led the funeral. Jesse Chapman returned to Indianapolis. Albert Sheeks and wife of Martin County visited Charles Smith family. Mrs Carrie Chapman resumed school in Floyd County after a visit. Dr Sherwood of Logoottee at home. E A Coleman improving. C G Colglazier and wife returned to Purdue after holidays. Richard Burton of Orleans, formerly here, in precarious paralysis. Gertrude Colglazier visited Estella They. Dr John Pearson and wife to spend days with brother Wat. The corn shredder rests during snow, displeasing farmers. J Chapman drives O C Bryant’s peddler wagon. M E church held a New Year box supper for charity.
Thursday Elisha Lee prepares his quarterly report while local residents like Daniel A Lee return from Odol to visit relatives. Grand jury activity continues with Charles Lawrey and Alfred Guthrie among those appearing. Names of others visiting or present include James Brooking, Enoch B Dixon, William Guthrie, Oliver Guthrie, John Smith, Elijah Fiton, Isaac Guthrie, John R Goold, John Brewer and Lee Link in Washington county.
Rev Thomas Craig conducted services at the Hall. Lizzie Kern returned to Bedford after visiting relatives here. Lucy Adamson visited grandmother. G A Kern came back from Barry Illinois. Ariey Veaton of Bedford spent holidays with her mother here. Mrs R F Davis of Trippleton and granddaughter Goldie Giles of Needmore called on Mrs Mec Clellan. Mrs W A Sears visited Mrs Jesse Kern. Mrs Joepea Kern visited daughter Mrs J R Smith. Mrs S W Veatch returned from visit with daughter Mrs Sherman Callahan near Dark Hollow. Mrs E R Burton recovered from neuralgia. Willard Miller of Trippeton was here. Davie Shackier Jr visited his brother. Dr E F Allen was in Bedford. Mrs Henry Lawrence and Janine spent New Year with Lawrence parents then returned to Bedford. J M Potter, Jesse Kern, Nora Sears went to Bedford. Sallie Mosier visited sister Mrs Jack Voris. Box snipper event by M W A was a grand success. P H Lynn returned to Lipton after visit. Little folks surprised Lowell Boyd for his 11th birthday with friends and refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Jot Jackson and family visited Kinood and Brownstown Mon Paris Ill where he spent a week with his brother Jacob Baugh who is very ill with cancer on his knee. Local residents and visitors from Fort Ritner and Indianapolis appear in this period note roundup with brief mentions of timber loading, a oyster supper, serenading, and grand jury activity.
Oliver T. Wray travels to Bedford to visit son Charney’s family while John Todu and family from Bloomington stay with John Dodds’ kin. Curtis Outer visits Mooresville relatives as Thornton Dodds joins Bedford holiday trip. A series of meetings starts at De Pauw Chapel. Osturn ill with pneumonia. Uncle Bill Kindred visits near Normal. Saltillo peddlers sell out candy route with most customers buying two pounds.
Public sale of personal property at J B Pitmans Dec Bist conducted with cash terms. Movements include Kern moving near Fayetteville and various residents visiting nearby towns. A mad dog was killed, two new phones added, and Dr J T McFarlin visited Bedford. Henry McCain moved his family from Bossert to the area as Norman Kern relocates near his father’s farm.
Miss Anna Glover hosts Miss E telia Piper Sunday at Indian Prings. Harvey Wilcoxe and Arthur Martin attend church at Mt springs with Clara Flinn and Effie Wilcoxe. A watch party Wednesday at Fay Smiths near Trinity includes Harvey Wilcoxen Arie Faris Nancy Utterback Clara Flinn Ethelyne Faris and Effie Wilcoxen. Mr and Mrs Martin Hall visit Old Cate Sunday. Frank Baker marries Nina Ross Christmas Day. Rev Harley Braxton and Ada Porter wed. Herbert Marley of Trinity in town Saturday. Fay Sith of Trinity visits Arne Faris Saturday night. Stella Richmond and Vern Armstrong of West Union visit Ethelyn Faris Thursday. Harvey Wilkenesen makes a business trip to Dover Hill Tuesday.
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