Local news notes and community updates in town
Bloomington visitor D H Braman arrives. Indianapolis trip for Alvarion Darnell and Clarence Buler from Erie. Westport’s George Jackson comes to the city. Woodpile thieves active in south town. Switz City visits by John Fisher. Emma Sears and Theresa visiting Coxton. Arch Hall from Mitchell visits. Elder W B Chrisler called to Weddleville for funeral. Theodore Davis from Popcorn calls at the Mail. Revival services underway across churches. A new baby born to Mr and Mrs James Pace. Alexander Foster visiting uncle Eid. James Small returns to Indianapolis for college. Barton Braman Co plans to close owl stock store. Fire escape being installed at Cosner building. Mrs W W Ferguson and Mrs C A Rariden attend Erie illness. George Louie Heiger and Harry Malott head to Indianapolis for business college. Stillson block interior repapering ahead of W A Wilson department store. Charles Gantz Jr returns to Charlestown after bedside visit. Jeffersonville and Charlestown plan planing mill and furniture factory in north town. about 310,000 investment. Mrs John Alexander of Linton en route to Erie for gravely ill father Samuel McKnight. Edward L Moore announced candidate for Commissioner First District. praised as farmer and Republican.
Bedford News Notes Local Residents and Events
Fred Anderson is laid up due to a carbuncle. Mrs. Susan Sellers dies at Williams and is buried. Tom Selfridge buys the Wim. Bass residence in North Bedford. J. L. O'Brian of Kentucky seeks stock of merch. Seward Mavity sells residence near 1 and 8th. Walter Hikes attends the bedside of his brother in law Walter Bowen. Mrs. J. D. Alexander improves from pharyngitis. Sons of Veterans meet at G. A. R. Hall with good attendance. Mrs. L. B. Chesnut returns from Springville visit. J. A. Hoskins and daughter come to Bedford on business. Thomas C. Williams elected Colonel of the Union Veterans Legion in Terre Haute. Hinds visit from near Orleans. Mrs. F. W. Bowen in the city for son Walter Finley Medcalf’s illness. Medcalf leaves for Bedford to work as an edger. City Engineer Gus Houston surveys a new sewer system. Sheriff Ras Dobbins and Chas. Q. O. Dobbins travel to Michigan City. Charlie buys spring goods in Chicago. M. J. Edgeworth visits, promotes Crafton stone district on Monon cut‑off. Chickens stolen from Mrs. Stoessel’s coop on 17th and K. Elder Z. T. Sweeney to lecture January 19 at First Christian. Nat A. Hill returns from Indianapolis with Republicans behind McKinley.
Opal Armstrong Named Republican Candidate for Assessor
Opal Armstrong is announced as a Republican candidate for Assessor of Indian Creek township. A farmer and school teacher with seven years teaching experience, he is described as a bright young man who will make an excellent assessor.
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Opal Armstrong
Indian Creek Township
Armstrong
George C. Campbell
Shanswick Township
Campbell
Bedford National Bank Elects Annual Directors
Stockholders met for the annual Bedford National Bank meeting and elected J. R. Walsh as President, W. H. Smith as Vice President, T. O. Daggy as Cashier, and Wm. Erwin as Assistant Cashier. Directors elected: Walsh, Smith, Williams, McDaniel, Herring, Daggy, Brooks. The Republican Judicial Convention for Prosecuting Attorney will meet in Bedford Tuesday. Judge Martin’s term runs two more years. Robert G. Miller is expected to be nominated by acclimation with county endorsements and Monroe county support at the Mass Convention next Saturday.
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Bedford National Bank
J. R.walsh
W. H. Smith
W.v.williams
George W. McDaniel
James B. Herring
Thos. O. Daggy
Thos. J. Brooks
Mr. Walsh
Dr. Smith
T.O. Daggy
Wm. Erwin
Bedford
Martin
Robert G. Miller
Lawrence County
Monroe County
Bloomington
Local Notes From Bedford Area and Surroundings
Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Arthur Smallwood of Oolitic. Visits by Bert Setzer of Washboro to Sol Thompson’s family at North Bedford. Various items: Fred Anderson returning to work after illness. quarries laid off due to rain. Nate Mann opens barber shop near Miss Bottorff’s millinery. J H Durham, Bedford tie dealer, in the city. Miss Daisy Plummer ill with typhoid at Weddleville. J B Jones moves to Kentucky. Miss Maude Needham visiting Bloomington. Harmon Carr of Utica Neb visiting W F Brewer in Salem. Mr and Mrs Samuel Bristow return from Terre Haute. Elder Franklin of Bedford to preach at Driftwood church starting Saturday the 13th. Stanley Chrisler at Edwards Miss reports fine weather and early gardens. Oliver M Cosner withdraws from Clerk race for Lawrence Circuit Court and thanks supporters. Masquerade at Krenke's Rink draws 200+ attendees with many costumes. Requests to settle unpaid accounts before Feb 1 1900. Trial of Jno B Davis postponed to Feb 22. charged with wife desertion. may avoid further trial due to agreement to support family at Limestone.
Tailor Made Suits Notice For Spring Arrivals
A notice urges interested customers to call now and have their names recorded to be notified when the tailor arrives for spring suit orders.
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the Wise, &c
Notable Georgia citizen visits local figures and court rulings
Sw D e W ILE L W Spencer, a leading citizen of Georgia, visits Bloomington. The Needham v Martin replevin suit ends with Needham favored by the court. Jacob R Pope seeks re election as County Assessor, citing added tax duplicate value and efficiency. Printer notes Terry McGovern defeats George Dixon in eight rounds. Emma Harrell funeral held after typhoid fever death. W B Chrisler returns from Weddleville.
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George Dixon
Terry McGovern
Brooklyn
Belle Needham
Matilda Martin
Chrisler
Mrs. Needham
Jacob R. Pope
Pope
Bloomfield Democrat alleges 1896 nominating fraud
The Bloomfield Democrat charges a slick 1896 scheme to defeat William M. Moss for Congress. It recounts an acting delegation chair passing tally cards to swap votes, claiming Moss was shorted by collusion that denied him a rightful nomination.
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William M. Moss
Congress
Moss
Miers
Washington
Democrat
Akin
Local items update from Bedford and Bloomington region
The notice sheet covers completion of the big 18th street sewer in Bedford, various city business, and local movements. It notes Jack Hays of Marshall township visiting the city, Henry Isom of Brooks Oil Co. changing his wagon top, James Cather building a cottage for John Helmes, Judge Martin attending the Monroe Circuit Court January term in Bloomington, and marriage rumors of a Bedford teacher. Also mentions Miss Clara Cox returning home from Mitchell, Geo C. Carothers and Ned Mitchell visiting Bloomington, Clay W. Duncan studying embalming in Indianapolis, street cleaning on North IL street, Jennie Smith and Frank Brooks wedding at Jeffersonville, John O. Boone seeking work in Indianapolis, two daughters of E B Jacobs buried in Green Hill vault, June Alexander bound for the Soldiers Home at Marion after long service, and his longstanding residence in Bedford since 1868.
Local residents and visitors noted in Seymour area
Mitchell and Guthrie people visited the city on Saturday while several residents returned home from trips. A Guthrie sawmill man, a Springville resident, and many others were mentioned along with illnesses and social visits. A fatal mining accident near Summit Mine No. 2 left several hurt and Patrick Dugger reported no prior fatal incidents in his fifteen years. A local court case involved two men charged with stealing from a drunk victim. bond set at 500 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Buck
F. M. Dugger
Mr. Dugger
Change Of Firm Consolidates Local Merchants
The firms of Gainey and Co and Burton and Co merge and relocate stock to the Gainey building. The business continues under the new firm name Gainey Burton and Co. Creditors of either former firm may settle with the new firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainey & Co
Burton & Co
Gainey, Burton & Co
Lucien E Payne Announces Sheriff Candidacy
Lucien E Payne is a Republican candidate for Sheriff subject to the primary. He previously served as Bedford Marshal for several years and holds a five record as a fearless and efficient officer. He is described as a thorough Republican and a worthy citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien E. Payne
Payne
Bedford
Caney Boyd Begins Barn Pattern Sawing at Klondike
Caney Boyd starts barn pattern sawing at the Klondike for a new Bedford barn. Marion Nickless serves as superintendent of construction while Solomon Inman guides the Klondike mill during Charles McCormick's temporary absence.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure All Stages
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. The advert claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offers 100 dollar test, and cites testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents, with Hall's Family Pills recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Carpenters Busy On Interior Of New S I Depot
All available carpenters were put to work on the interior of the new S. I. depot Wednesday and, with favorable weather, the building is expected to be completed this coming week.
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S. I
Fire damages home on I street but building saved
About 7:30 a.m. Wednesday a fire in Hugh Bass's frame dwelling on I Street north of the B&O Railroad was discovered after two hot stoves ignited the interior. The family was away at work or visiting, leaving the house shut and nearly airtight. The fire did smoulder but the Fire Department saved the house with estimated damage around 150 dollars. The building reportedly belonged to an Indiana polis Loan Association and was likely insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Bass
I Street
W. Ry
Indianapolis Loan Association
The Old Soldier's Pension Bill
A proposed act would pension veterans over 70 at thirty dollars a month, covering Civil War Spanish American and Philippine War veterans and widows not remarried. The measure names qualified officers and enlisted men and preserves existing laws while repealing a related statute.
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National Association of Mexican War Veterans
J. C. Carlton
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Naval Services
Army
Grain O: A wholesome coffee substitute praised for health
A grocer advertised Grain-O as a delicious nourishing drink that replaces coffee. It is made from pure grain, aids digestion and strengthens nerves, not a stimulant, and suitable for children and adults. Packets cost 15¢ and 25¢.
Browning House Torn Down for S I R Main Line
H F Browning's brick house on Cincinnati Avenue is being torn down to make room for the S I R's new main line into the business part of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Browning
Cincinnati’ Avenue
S. New Main Line
Seymour Republican
Mitchell News Briefs Highlight Local Bets and Deaths
Walter Burton and wife visited Louisville at the start of the week. Lewis Murray sold a 92 acre farm south of Mitchell for 1800 dollars to Lincoln and Alex Burton. Charles Dalton died of fever at about 35, leaving a wife and three children. funeral Wednesday. A train accident near White River Bridge injured Brakeman Baker and Roadmaster Welch but halted no trains. Revival meetings at M E church. Judge Martin’s speech well received by Republicans. George Barrett ill with typhoid and pneumonia at Grand Hotel. Buick of local notes on property, politics, theater, and school. Curiosities about Republican county convention and local candidacies noted.
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Charley McCammerton
Lee Horton
Brook Street
Lewis Murray
Lincoln
Alex Burton
George Barrett
Mitchell Lime Co
Grand Hotel
Charles Dalton
Judge Martin
Mitchell Republicans
Indiana
John Gibbons
Marion Township
Bedford
Rice Pope
Rice
John Johnson
Don Quixote
Dixon
Stubblefield
White River Bridge
Baker
T.W. Welch
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Erie
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Switz City
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Arch Hall
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Linton
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Alexander
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