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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1902
Page
4
An old advertisement lists Humphreys Veterinary Specifics No. 28 and related remedies for Congestions Inflam mations and many ailments. It promotes cures for horse and animal diseases, lists prices, and notes availability at druggists or by mail from Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co New York.
Telegraphic notes report Gov Taft denying a plan to set up concentration camps in the Philippines. China to train troops with Japanese and British officers. Vaccination drive in East Boston. Consul Hanna seeks Carnegie libraries for Mexico. Court, crime, and local Indiana notices follow, with strikes, tolls, and political figures mentioned across multiple towns.
Mrs Will Lockman traveled to Vincennes for her father's funeral. Andrew Holmes 1825 1902 died aged 76 years 5 months and 1 day. Survived by Angeline Pummer wife, eight children, and many relatives. Funeral by Elder David Brown at Church of Christ with burial at the new cemetery.
We have plenty of winter and plan for snow as desired. Mrs. Chas. Thomas visited Mrs. Wi. Duncan Friday afternoon. George Cooper and John Hawkins called on Lon Evans Friday. Mr. Owens is ill with liver trouble. Henry Mills moved to Pinhook. Ralph Whitted will take possession of Mills property. Narvil Mitchell returned from Fishing Creek. Dug McAfee visited Kid Thomas. Many attended Mrs. Amos Fish burial at Crawford Cemetery. Dali Crawford bought a Jersey cow from Mr. Wallheiser of Bedford. Rogers and Ralph Whitted rent George Cooper's farm to farm oats and corn next year. Uncle Hiram Batman visits weekly. Josh Greenaway, hoop pole contractor, active and may hire a helper. Dr. Duncan of Bedford visited Thursday evening. Wayle Armstrong is ill.
Leesville reports guests John Williams of Sparksville and Jonathan Hobson of Washington Indiana visiting families here. Hobson lectured at Fairview church on John Brown of Harper's Ferry. Local mill owner Mr Short buys North Vernon Pump and Lumber Co saw mill and plans grinding sugar trees. Dr S W Smith injured when horse threw him from cart. George Ragsdale’s wife visits son Jacob. Hobbs of Salem visits representing Parkers Fertilizer Association of Chicago.
Advertised unclaimed letters for week ending January 11 1901 include ladies Tessie Brock Lulu Craig Mrs Charlie Hanana Mrs Martha Lytton Mrs Martha Young Mrs Colonel and gentlemen Walter Chilton James Kern J N Nabott Chad Perkins Jessie Usery C W Weingarten Ben Winans Geo J. Williams postmaster Vinson V. Williams asks to say advertised when calling.
Train links listed for Terre Haute Union Station to Chicago and points west via Chicago and Eastern Illinois. Vandana service to St. Louis Indianapolis and South Bend with transfers to Big Four routes. Linton with Illinois Central to Switz City Effingham and intermediates. ElNora with Evansville Indianapolis to Evansville and intermediates. Bedford with Monon to Mitchell and Bloomington. Seymour Junction with Southern Indiana Station and Pennsylvania to Indianapolis Louisville and intermediates plus B&O S W to Cincinnati and intermediates and east. Sunday one fare for the full trip. Mileage tickets honored. For timetable details contact company agents. H. H. Roseman GP 27 A Bedford Indiana.
A brief notice outlines travel routes to Chicago via Lafayette Indianapolis Louisville and northwest regions with solid vestibule trains and dining options. It highlights day trains and Pullman accommodations on all night services.
A partial Monon Time Card shows Sunday June 2 timetable notes for northbound and southbound service with references to Bedford and routes via Roca. It lists contact names H P Rapiey Gent Agr and F J Reco G P A alongside Chicago connections and time table folders for inquiry and official information access.
John Dodds made a business trip to Pinhook Tuesday. Greeley Barrett returned to Washington county last week after two months here. Isaac Hish, Norman Station stock dealer, received a lot of hogs last week at 5 cts per pound. Walter Wray is confined to bed with pneumonia. Preston Wray's farm is being moved on. DePauw Chapel meetings ended with two new church additions. John H. Todd and family returned to Terre Haute Tuesday. J Wilson Wray sold a three year old horse to James Callahan. Frank Holland of Blenkenship visits relatives. George B. Blansett, Washington, visits relatives. moved here twenty years ago. Sheep damaged young orchard by chewing bark. geese may damage young apple trees. Southern Indiana Ry ticket agents offer travel info with rates. H. H. Roseman, G P A.
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