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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
2
Judge Miers counters revolt as Greene county friction sours Democratic ranks and Davis balks at a trap to block Miers. Amid chaos, a sweeping midwestern storm devastates McLean county, with three lives lost and $300,000 to $400,000 in damages, while rail and postal plans reshape transit timelines.
The Co D 27 Indians Volunteers reunion takes place in Shawswick Indiana on July 4 1902 with speakers Hon J B Wilson and Maj Jamerson and musical entertainment by Dr Livington of Louisville featuring the Zon O-Phone instrument. Prizes funded by Bedford merchants will reward declamation farming merit motherhood and other community acts.
Farmers rally around the Threshers National Protective Association formed in Illinois. The group seeks a living basis for threshing prices about 5 cents a bushel for wheat, 24 cents for oats, and 7 cents for rye, with outfits costing around 2500 dollars and four men earning about 35 dollars daily gross.
A list of residents and visitors includes Mrs. Jessie Day shopping in Bedford, Miss Myrtle Perkins visiting Heltonville, Miss Chloe Body returning from Hiie with Mrs. Arthur Jackson, Mrs. Charles Farmer visiting Limestone relatives, Dr. Voyles attending a sick friend Martha Jackson, J B Pace and wife arriving from Miles Minnesota for a long visit after Pace's eight month school, and Roy and Harry Blackwell of Bedford spending a prior Wednesday with kin.
Fay et te ville and nearby communities report visits and guests throughout the week. Ruby and Iva Jackson of Trippleton call on friends. Opal McCain returns from Marion Indiana. Arley Veach of Bedford visits Miss Lottie Boyd. Mrs. Wm Voris of Pleasant Ridge hosts S W Veach. William moves into a new residence. E N Tatum of Coxton visits cousins. Lizzie Kern visits relatives. Walter McClelland goes to Bedford. Old Union commemoration services draw large crowds with readings, music, and speeches. Hattie Rainey of near Wil Evans visits. Hibridge Lackey visits relatives. Mrs John Pinkston of Pleasant Ridge attends events.
Weather notes that recent showers help most farming tasks but dampen haymaking. W A Hubbard reports 20 acres of clover yielding about two tons per acre. Andy.
Three distinct tremors rocked New Albany early Saturday, the shocks moving in a southwest to northeast line across the area. Authorities report no immediate injuries as residents assess damage and officials monitor aftershocks.
Mike Guthrie of Bedford traveled to Brooklyn to serve as a groomsman for the Morgan Sutphin wedding, arriving last night and participating in morning ceremonies.
The Republicans of Indiana's Second Congressional District plan a delegate convention at 2 p.m. on Thursday July 10 1902 in Linton to nominate one candidate for Congress. Representation by county includes Davisss 16 Greene 18 Knox 18 Lawrence 18 Martin 9 Monroe 14 Owen 9 Sullivan 12. Other counties will select delegates per regulations by the County Chairman.
Prizes announced for a Bedford Co. D reunion program including a lamp rug and baby contest rewards with a rocker for fundraising. Officials discuss threshing disputes and post office safeguards. News covers local events, library staff changes, a wedding, and civic plans for June and July 1902.
Keys and King have finished plastering Hugh Bass's residence near Washington Park and await carpenters to apply final touches.
The Ringling Show met trouble in Cleveland after May 26 with crews pulling tickets from windows and doors denying entry. Multiple damage suits were filed, an attach ment on an elephant and the ticket wagon occurred, bonds were posted, and ex-Mayor McKisson signed some guarantees as Ringlings continue to clash with authorities in Ohio Cities.
Judah notes folk events and visits with Mrs Mollie Lewis and son Frank at Oolitic. Families, church, and travel details include Barger, McPike, E V Judah, and others visiting Bedford, Linthcum chapel, and Gulletts Creek. Peddler Jones and fruit tree agent Thomas Bennett are mentioned among local activity.
C. M. Faris and wife returned to Indian Springs after visiting relatives. Mr. Bail, an insurance man, was here Friday. Miss Trellah Holland stayed with Miss Bess Allen on Sunday. Prof. C. E. Faris returned to Bedford Sunday after visiting relatives. George Wagoner and Charlie Hatton passed through on Friday toward Brownstown. Miss Effie Mahorney and Ocie Cooper visited Rose Flynn Thursday. Mrs. Jackson Horner and Mrs. Ed Gowens and children visited John Horner’s family. Frank Jarvis returned to Browns Town Saturday. Fletcher Roy visited his cousin A. D. Guthrie Saturday night. J. H. Alien and wife of Indian Springs are visiting R. N. Flyno this week.
WEDDLEVILLE reports a K of P decoration in Medora, church services by Rev Van Cleave, and health updates on Mrs Nancy Trueblood. Social visits include Miss Blanche Empson and Miss Daisy Plummer, with a lawn festival planned at Henderson driving park for June 21. A New Jerusalem Society plans a Bedford store building church at Oak and Winslow Streets costing 45,000.
To the creditors of William A Baker of Oolitic Indiana. On June 9 1902 he was adjudged a bankrupt and the first meeting of creditors will be held at the office of John D Alexander in Bedford Indiana on June 9 at 6:00 PM to appoint a trustee prove claims examine the bankrupt and transact business. Minor F Pate Referee in Bankruptcy.
A male resident of Guthrie township Lawrence county Indiana will apply at the Lawrence county Board of Commissioners at the next term starting the first Monday in July for a license to sell intoxicants in a room on Main Street Tunnelton. The premises occupy the front room of a two and a half story frame building at lot 11 with a glass window facing Main Street and no partition in the room. The building is owned by H A Dixon. James J F Allen.
Notice to residents of Ft Ritner Guthrie township Lawrence county Indiana that Bolon Wilcox will apply for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors for on premises consumption with cigars in a Front Street location described by precise lot boundaries and building details at the July term before the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners.
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