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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1903
Page
4
A sixth annual convention of the National Live Stock Association starts today in Kansas City. The report covers global events, railways traffic funds, statehood debate, Ohio telecom consolidation, Indiana court actions, bubonic concerns in Arizona and Mexico, and local weather and crime notes.
Washington correspondent notes Democratic leaders diverge little on trust policy while suggesting no easy remedial path. Aaron Jones of the Grange reports rapid growth and nonpartisan stance. Indiana officials will gain more Annapolis cadets as naval academy upgrades proceed, reflecting a push for trained officers amid a expanding navy.
Indiana Governor Winfield T. Durbin outlines a prosperous state, calls for conservative legislation, and urges fiscal discipline. He highlights balanced budgets, debt reduction, tax fairness, and stronger municipal oversight while urging action against prize fighting, lax corporation laws, and lottery schemes. The message also covers banking strength, forestry, prisons, and public spending safeguards.
The passage argues for continued naval expansion and a large navy, noting the naval academy's capacity and the army's reduced size. It mentions likely baseball coach Robert Wicker of Bedford, who previously coached effectively and pitched for the St. Louis National League. University Department Bloomingtion World.
List of letters remaining unclaimed for week ending December 27 1902 includes ladies Draeger Regina Evans Maggie Hitch Inness Josie Keynon Josie Long Margret Perry Mary Rains Fanny Smith Maude Taylor Rachel and gentlemen Brewer W H Carter Roll Curry Horace G England O Ford Lige Harrington Robert Jones John H Owens Oscar N Parker Hardie Turner Jas Postal Card Boston Belle. Calling for above letters please say advertised. Vinson Williams Mrs Harriett Linton of Orleans will visit the family of J E Henderson for a few weeks.
Dudley Grubb aged 27 years and 6 months died at Peerless Wednesday at 4 p.m. after a five year illness, with consumption in the last year. He traveled to New Mexico and Little Rock in a wagon seeking relief, then returned home with his wife and children where he soon died. He leaves a wife and two children. his funeral services were conducted by Hitler John Williams at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Needmore James Watin and family called on Slate Blackwell and family Sunday. Mack Giles and family went to Springville Sunday to attend the funeral of Mr. Giles. Waste Mrs. Thomas Tumney went to politic Tuesday. Lonzo Goodman near Guthrie passed through our town Tuesday en route to Bedford. Mrs. Davis of Fayetteville called on her daughter Mrs. Mack Giles Friday and Saturday of last week. Miss Goldie Giles returned home from Fayetteville Friday after visiting relatives. Mrs. Everett Watson called on Mrs. Jim Watson Tuesday. Wm Goodman moved into Luther Anderson's new house Friday.
Eb E Murray departed Leipsic Friday morning with Dr A M Burnham to inspect fine stock on a country tour.
Newly elected officers of Newland Post G A R and W R C were installed Saturday evening in the hall with spirited ceremonies. Mrs R B Malott opened the program, Ida Helms presided as installing officer, and Amanda Mitchell was urged to lead the post, with expressions of goodwill from Com Potter and Capt Alexander. The event featured songs, recitations, talks, and thanks to Ada Whitted for music. Engine 121 was taken out of service for minor repairs at Lafayette roundhouse after a freight mishap from Chicago.
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