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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1900
Page
2
The ticket lists Newton W. Gilbert for Lieutenant Governor Union Elhunt for Secretary of State William H. Bart for Auditor Leopold Levy for Treasurer of State with other party affiliations not specified.
Lawrence County holds 60000 with 5 percent bonds due 1905 to 1915 and 85000 in 4 percent bonds issued 1900. Township Gravel Road improvements were approved locally, not county or state debts, and funds were raised for local improvements.
The article compares European purchases of U S goods under the Wilson tariff of 1895 with those under the Dingley tariff the previous year. Europe bought 2 634 billion dollars in 1895 and 959 million dollars previously, leaving a tariff balance of 320 million in Europe trade.
Hon P R Wadsworth, Republican candidate for Congress, will speak at the Bedford Court House on Thursday August 16 at 7 30 PM with music from bands and glee clubs. Don M Dickinson, former Postmaster General, now opposes Bryan and supports McKinley, predicting Bryan will fall far short of his 1896 vote. The Globe Democrat notes Dickinson claims Bryan would repudiate any platform even gold standard, while Republicans expect Bryan to lag but not collapse. Clevaland Dickinson Carlisle Fairchild Buckner Palmer and other honest money Democrats will vote straight Republican on November 6.
The Indiana Weather Office notes very favorable conditions for harvesting and crops with rains on few days and strong yields for corn tobacco sugar beets and other produce. The Paoli Republican recalls Gen John Morgan's 1863 raid on Salem and surrounding area as one of the war’s most stirring local moments.
The Chinese Minister counsels departure of most Chinese residents from Germany while treaty ports fill with fugitives heading toward Japan. Indiana Governor Mount offers three regiments and three batteries for protecting American citizens in China, though no War Department reply yet.
Regional rail notes show $1 round trips Bedford to Greensburg and back next Sunday on the Southern Indiana. B&O S W announces employee payoffs and staffing changes while track upgrades on G Street bring a straight, ballasted line. A Monon rear-end collision at Cedar Lake injures few. a hog car is crushed and 13 Indianapolis ball players ride in the wrecked train. Salem Ledger reports an Indianapolis firm plans a new two-story grade school with ten rooms and a central auditorium, while Shrum begins tearing the old building for $0.80 per thousand bricks.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces free delivery will begin October 1 in Bedford Ind with three carrier districts. It lists letter box locations several examination details for clerks and carriers and eligibility requirements including height and weight for carriers.
The report recalls raiders burning the depot and wrecking property at Salem while Morgen did not visit Paoli and Hicds did. Citizens’ consternation is vivid though no slots were tired nor damage occurred locally. the town refused to yield to threats from Fein, Corydon, or other places.
Chicago markets show hogs stronger and cattle firm while sheep and lambs slip. Wheat and corn futures move with slight gains as traders note mixed demand and larger supplies. Estimated hogs for tomorrow reach about 18 000. prices quoted from L A Kinsey Co. sheets.
Discussion notes how Webster's Dictionary has become the favored American reference, praising its practicality and growth from humble beginnings. It highlights the latest International edition as the proper replacement for older pirated prints that lag decades in date.
John Tolliver recalls an inverted conical hole on his Rock Lick homestead where rattlesnakes were once said to swarm in spring. A recent dig uncovered a cave opening linking to the hole, while nearby a cow rescue prompted excavation. In a church demolition, a pistol dated 1837 a bullet mould and a spur were found atop the foundation. Arthur Speake moves to a new South G street home.
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All parties indebted to C M Dobsins Co. must call and settle at once as the firm has sold out and will wind up its affairs immediately.
Mrs Eliza Beasley returned home last week from Indianapolis after a month visiting relatives and fell ill. Ben son Richards injured his arm in a fall from a barn loft at Mrs. Margaret Eshom’s premises in Shelbyville, Indiana. Raymond Rucker traveled to Cincinnati on an excursion Sunday. Everett McHargue and family of Heighton Hill visited his mother, Mrs. Nancy McHargue, Sunday. Elder D. M. Brown held a regular service at the Church of Garabad Binyatian preached on Moham danism’s origins and the Turkish Empire at this place and Medora the next evening. Otto Burley attended a funeral in the area Monday and will show stereopticon pictures on Tuesday evening July 17.
Mrs Rebecca Foster of Pleasant Ridge visits Elisha Lees Monday. Elisha Lee makes a business trip to Tunnelton Monday. Robert Mathes of Pinhook in town Tuesday. Benjamin Harris of Buddha brings a wheat load Tuesday. Mack Hughes of Bedford visits grandmother Tuesday. Bud Mitchell of Mitchell sells chicken cholera medicine Tuesday. James Newkirk of Bedford visits Tuesday. Archa Guthrie near Tunnelton thrashes wheat and sells to W A Holland for 80 cents. Hersha Lee trips to Oklahoma Tuesday. John Ray moves family to Leesville from Bono township Thursday. Arthur Sherrill of Denison neighborhood in town Friday. Frank Lisley of Pinhook in town Saturday. Robert Ingle of Pinhook in town Friday. Mr and Mrs Andrew J Allen visit Elisha Lees Friday to deed land. Mrs Mira Pate dies Friday and buried Monday.
Charley Jackson and family of Bedford visited relatives in Leesville Sunday. The Todd family of Fairview and Mrs Annie Glover of Bedford also visited relatives here. John Williams and family shopped in Bedford last Saturday while their friend W H Consalus and wife showed off a new baby carriage from Indianapolis. John Williams preached at Denniston schoolhouse last Sunday to a large audience. Rain showers blessed the week. Blackberries are ripe. E C Consalus and wife of Bedford visit this week and Mrs Bennetts business trip to Bedford occurred Monday. Mrs Sopha Dodds of Zelma visited her daughter Mrs G B Jackson here last week. Will Consalus has recovered from two months of illness. Homer Speer and Joe Weaver attended church at Weddleville Sunday night.
Preston Mavity hosted by Bed night with Lizzie Gore and Enid of Burns City visiting Sunday. Numerous Bedford visitors include Carrie Rhineboldt from Indian Springs and Harney Brattan. Traveling salesman Kinser moves family to town while Mrs. Hendrickson and Miss Bessie Pierce host gatherings. Several Bedford residents travel to Centerville and Camp at Salle Springs. church services held with Miss Viola Danner visiting from Odon. Aunt Erwin of Bloomington and family from Decatur entertain D. McCurdy, Thad Fields, and others.
On a farm three miles north the resident has shown slow improvement after a week of feeble health. Silverville’s Quisce Boone visited Miss Adda Hendricks Sunday evening. Marcus Spaulding and family of Limestone joined Homer Short and wife Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wagner of Burns City stayed with son Harve Wagner near North Williams Sunday. Fred Adamson hosted dinner with C B Williams Nora Evans Opal Pierce Viva Danner Ina Hendrickson and CGuther Pierce. Mrs. Lettie Lyons and children returned home at Mitchell after time with her mother Betsy Kern. Harley Brattan returned from nearby visits Wednesday. Bart Williams went to Washington to buy a buggy. Isaac Williams was in Bedford Wednesday.
Professor Houston cites worldwide use of Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach derangements and constipation. He notes tourists and professionals suffer headaches from irregular habits, and claims the remedy is safe for frequent use. Sample bottles free at Messick and Dodd's. sold by dealers in civilized countries.
Mrs John R Nugent, graduate of the American School of Osteopathy in Kirksville Missouri, opens an office at Mrs Hitchcock 811 EB 16th St for Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. No drugs or knife in treatment. Consultation free.
The State of Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1900 Freling H Hunter et al vs Robert Gunter et al non resident defendants Lelia Herrington Henry Herrington James Herrington William O Vance Hiram Vance must appear and answer on September term 1900 or be in default at Bedford Court House.
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