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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1901

Page

3

Local notices from Mitchell and area residents

Olia Hart of Mitchell and G M Norman of Heltonville were in town on various days this week. Dr H L Kimberlin visited from Mitchell, Squire Dillman repaints his West 18th street home, Jacob Weaver traveled to Robinson Illinois, Henry McIntire came from Marion township, J W Jones of Oolitic passed through en route to Terre Haute, Samuel Scoggan and wife shopped in town, a fine boy was born to John Dalton and wife on South H street, H F Thompson from Heltonville headed to Ft Ritner, Ida Alexander returned to Shawswick, Mrs Harley Pope and Ada visited Mitchell, marriage licenses issued to Barnes Mount and Minet Johnson, Col A C Voris attended Hanover College trustees meeting, Mrs Jesse Pace hosted a dinner for Bertha Pace and the Pices, Algie Dagley visited Greene county, H H Walls offers farm loans in Southern Indiana.

Henry McIntire Marion Township J. W. Jones Oolitic Terre Haute

Local residents and visitors listed in city notes

M F Norman of Heltonville Geo W Smith of Bono township Neal Pierce of Avoca and others visited in the city Monday and Tuesday. Various residents had painting jobs, travel to attend family sick beds, and a baseball game ended 24 to 9 for the East Ends.

Geo. W. Smith Bono Town Neal ‘Pierce Avoca W. R. Funk Rivervale

Local residents and visitors noted in brief city news

Ewing Shields of Seymour and Dr J T McFarlin of Williams were seen in town. The opera house scenery loft is being painted. A marriage license was issued to George Robinson and Lora Cathers. Various locals and visitors are mentioned, including A B Rockefeller, Miss Grace Talbott, and Edward Daniels. The post office hours debate stirs public opinion.

Opera House George Robinson Lora Cathers

Fifth Annual Amateur Tournament Opens in Indiana Trap League

The Fifth Annual Amateur Tournament of the Indiana Trap Shooters League began Tuesday at Washington Park and concluded Wednesday. Twelve events were planned for Tuesday and twelve for Wednesday, with participants including J. L. Head and Ray Graham, a 14 year old standout from Washington. The Indiana Trap Shooters League counts 22 clubs statewide and features shooters from multiple towns and colleges.

Indiana Trap Shooters League Washington Park J. L. Head Peru Ind C. F. Britton Indianapolis Leason Elwood S. T. Stephens Muncie Tom Parry M. W. Thompson Lafayette Clark Wabash M. H. Forbis M. J. Smith Huntington Joe Blistain Voris Crawfordsville Meredith Davis Jack Winston Washington Ray Graham E. E. Neal Bloomfield Graham Yakey Dr. Hussey Madison D. A. Myers Greensburg F. T. Sherwood Bedford John B. Stipp Mike Glover Dr. C. BE. Rariden J. W. Thompson BBC Fort Robin Hood Powder Co Swanton Springfield

Local residents and visitors noted in Bedford column

Mrs. Obe Gainey visits relatives in Salem while Carlos McCarty of Shoals comes to town on business. Dozens of moves visits and travels among Bedford residents including Hartley building a new room, Reed returning from Brazil, Strout adding dry goods, and many others visiting towns like Mitchell Indian Springs Terre Haute and Lincoln Neb. Smallpox is described as milder than before, sparking concern it may worsen later.

Bono Township awards gravel road contract to Stipp & Beaver

The contract for new gravel roads in Bono township was awarded to Stipp and Beaver. Bids listed show Stipp and Beavers at 5255.55, Shields and Degolyer at 5700.00, Clark and Wood at 5642.00, Lincoln Burton at 5800.00, and Reid and Hall for one road at 1590.00.

Bono Township Stipp & Beaver Stipp & Beavers Shields & Degolyer Clark & Wood Lincoln Burton Reid & Hall

Grace Johnson Weds Charlie A Minnet At Home

A quiet wedding was held Tuesday at George Johnson’s home corner 21st and A streets with Grace Johnson and Charlie A Minnet uniting in matrimony. The ceremony was performed by Hitler J. W. Newland and attended only by immediate relatives. A family dinner followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wolfe on South G street Wednesday.

George Johnson Miss Grace Johnson Charlie A. Minnet Hitler J. W. Newland Frank Wolfe South G Street

City Police Court notes and local travels

Bunk Johnson paid a fine and costs of 9 50 Thursday by Judge Stephenson for intoxication. Walter Eubanks Harry Ferguson and Bob Cloverdale were jailed Friday for intoxication and released Saturday morning with 1 50 each. Melvin Bradshaw found guilty of carrying concealed weapons, fined 1 cent, and will appeal. Various residents and visitors frequented events and trips, including bank cashier C P Collins returning from a shooting tournament and Prof. Cabell visiting en route to Chicago.

Bunk Johnson Stephenson Walter Eubanks Harry Ferguson Bob Cloverdale Hastile Melvin Bradshaw Circuit Court

Marriage of Charles Moore and May Armstrong in Mitch ell

Mr Charles Moore of Mitch ell and Miss May Armstrong daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Armstrong near Springville were married Wednesday at the bride's home. They will reside in Mitchell their future home. The page also notes Indiana eggs prices rising and factors affecting the market.

Charles Moore Mitchell Bedford May Armstrong Joseph Armstrong Springville

Pocahontas Notice Meets To Institute White Cloud Council

Pocahontas Meno Council No 45 calls all members to meet Saturday evening June 15 at 7 oclock to assist in instituting White Cloud Council degree of Pocahontas. Jacob Hammer reports recent work in Hoosier quarries with fatal shootings noted in Oolitic near Bedford. Vincennes Commercial notes measles decline in Monroe County with about 800 cases, over half in Bloomington.

Pocahontas Meno Council No. 45 White Cloud Council Jacob Hammer Oolitic Bedford Hoosier Monroe County Bloomington

Naomi Rebekah Lodge Plans Decoration Day Meeting

Members of Naomi Rebekah Lodge No. 91 I O O F are asked to meet Friday evening June 14 at 7 30 p m in the lodge room to arrange Decoration Sunday services. Mrs J N Marort N G.

Graves Decoration Meeting at Shanswick Lodge No 177

Members of Shans wick Lodge No 177 I O O F and Naomi Rebeckah Lodge No 91 I O O F are summoned to the Lodge Room Sunday June 16 1901 at 2 PM to decorate deceased members graves. Please bring baskets of flowers at 1 PM. By Order of Com

Shanswick Lodge Naomi Rebeckah O. F

Married in St. Joseph to Miss Anna Craig of Salt Lake City

Oliver Kern formerly of Fayetteville now of St. Joseph Missouri wed Miss Anna Craig a Salt Lake City high school graduate The couple is regarded with high respect Kern is a prominent young telegraph operator in St. Joseph We foresee a happy future for them.

Oliver Kern Fayetteville St. Joseph, Mo Anna Craig Salt Lake City Utah Craig Kern St. Joseph

Opitsah Tribe to Decorate Graves June 16

The graves of departed members of the Opitsah Tribe No. 135 11.O. A. M. will be decorated Sunday afternoon June 16 at 1 o'clock. All tribe members are urged to attend with flowers and the Daughters of Pocahontas are invited. Bedford Premier Band will provide music. By order of the committee.

Opitsah Daughters of Pocahontas Bedford Premier Band

Bedford merchants arrange band escort for Grocers Excursion

Bedford business men raise funds and hire the Bedford Premier Band to escort the Retail Grocers' Excursion party from Terre Haute to Courthouse Park Sunday forenoon at 11 o'clock. Judge Stephenson will deliver an address of welcome and the grounds are to be used for the noon hour.

Bedford Bedford Premier Terre Haute Courthouse Park

Real Estate Transfers Trace Cottage and House Sales

At the B. B. Marley Real Estate Agency the following sales have just been completed Wm Utterback to Edgar Fleener cottage in North Bedford W O Rayburn to Martha Hopkins cottage near school Flora E Knight to Geo Parks house on North J street P McMahan to O A Knott house on West 12th st

B. B. Marley Real Estate Agency Wm. Utterback Edgar Fleener North Bedford W. O. Rayburn Martha Hopkins Flora E. Knight Geo. Parks North J Street P. McMahan O. A. Knott West 12Th St

Local Notables and Business Moves Noted

Thornt Zollman returns home from a business trip to Linton. Editor John Johnson Jr. departs for Mt. Vernon Kentucky to oversee a mineral land interest. Ellis Armstrong shows improvement after treatment by Dr. Emery in Springville. Seigel Ferguson buys the Hodge Day Duncan furniture and funeral establishment. W P Hodge remains head, Duncan stays as funeral director. Coach Wicker will pitch for Dayton against Louisville on July 7 with plans for a special Bloomington Bedford train to Louisville.

John Johnson, Jr Mt. Vernon, Ky Seigel Ferguson Hodge, Day & Duncan Isis Day Clay Duncan W. P Hodge Mr. Duncan Wicker Indiana University Dayton Louisville Bloomington Bedford

Wind Storm Delays Rail Traffic at Shoals Indiana

A fierce windstorm in Shoals Indiana caused tree debris on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern track delaying trains. A wrecking crew from Washington city was dispatched to clear the line. The Worthington Times hints at R T Burrell for a state post with strong Daviess county support.

Shoals Washington Ind Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Worthington Times R. T. Burrell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dinkelspiel Bros Shoe Store East Side Square Bedford, Ind Louis Mayer E. A. Sallust Stowe City Opera House Hamer & Day, Embalmers and Funeral Directors Northeast Corner Square Hamer Oe Deee Olia Hart G. M. Norman Heltonville H. L. Kimberlin Squire Dillman West 18Th St Jacob Weaver Robinson, Ill Samuel Scoggan John Dalton South H Street H. F. Thompson City Ft. Ritner Ida Alexander Shawswick Harley Pope Miss Ada R. Ralph Barnes Edith V. Mount Charles Minnet Grace Johnson A. C Voris Hanover Board of Trustees of Hanover College Jesse Pace Bertha Pace H. H. Walls Indiana I. Gades South Side Square M. F. Norman Charlie Mason Louis Schneck Seymour John Haase Geo. W. Holmes John Owensburg Harrison 13Th M Streets Euphemia Dunn Stewart Winstandley New Albany W. C. Winstandley Dr. Burnham Orleans Dr Carter Orangeville Eliza Webster Blankenship Matilda Larter Charleston, IL Lucy Malone Wm. C. Harris Tunnelton Ollie Porter This City E. G. Barrow J. P. Maher Erie W. M. Denniston West 13Th Street I. W. Price Decatur Illinois Kruger Frazee Michigan City Linton Elwood Gainey Bedford-Indiana Judge Martin Liberty Kate Mulky Francis Springfield, Mo Sue Parks Isom Sheeks Red Cross I. H. Crim Doctor Rariden 14Th Street Mrs. Keenan 18Th Street Frank Russell Daisy Hauners J. C. Carlton North N Street Lindsey Baugh McCarrell’s Lee Horton A. J. Terrell 24Th Co. Coast Artillery Havana Cuba Mail Jennie Robertson Sparksville A. B. Rockefeller Virginia C. F. Reed Will Chas. Knight and Family North I Street J. H .Wall French Lick Freetown United Brethren Grace Talbott State Normal Julia A. Morgan P. L. Clipp Booneville, Mo Quion Pacific Railroad Company W. Ranno Little Son Massachusetts W. P. Malott Attia Jesse Winstandley John B. Winstandley J. A. Bozarth Lincoln Avenue T. M. Adamson Williams Finhook New Union Shiloh Elijah McGinniss James O'Connell W. A. Webb West 16Th Street David Newkirk Edward Daniels American Express Company Express Martin Ormia Boyd Kansas Mrs Ale Beebe Mrs. Beebe A. A.skerd Shanswick Leslie Hodge Burge Foster Deckard J Street Foster Dinkelspiel Hast 16Th Street John W. Hudson Lorena Smith William Tinsley East 16Th Street Ed Leslie Ojib Wa Medicine Co Stillson 17Th O’connell E. B. Thornton James Thornton Evansville Evansville Girls School Louise Thornton Wilson's Bargain Store Amos Flinn Zelma Andrew Lively John Taylor Harvey Clampitt Hugh Bass and Bryantsville Tom Tindall Hast 19Th Street N. E. Strout Grace Love Chas Reath Mooney Ottis Rayburn Coxton Joseph Hanna James Owens John Frill Chicago James Johnson North M Street Mrs. Martin Maurice Burrell Roy McDaniel Brownstown Harvey Wible Campbellsburg Isaac Carruthers Baptist Church Eliza Hiles Frank Lavender U.S. Vols Philippines Lizzie Coleman Rathbone Sisters Eletha Clark George Clark Adah Er. Allen Adah Irwin Wm. Erwin Carbondale Edith Murphy Minneapolis Minn A. W. Murphy The North American Telegraph Company Lawrence County Washington Democrat Frank Edwards W. N. Matthews Englewood Mr. Howards W.N. Matthews Mrs. Obe Gainey Salem Carlos T. McCarty Joe Hennon Hugh Atkinson Dark Hollow Will Dodds Kartz Chas. Hartley G Street Frank Reed Brazil J. D. Sellars Elmer Smith N. E. Strout & Co John Reid Clarence Mary Simpson Indian Springs Joseph Simpson Sol Lake Bert Quackenbush Ray Bass Austin Bass Saler Springs Flo. Whitted Ada Martha Smith West 17Th Street Harry Thornton Cincinnati Mt. Olive Frank Milligan Rev Ww. J.g.bochstahler I Street Jno. W. Underwood Washington County J. B. Bridwell George J. J. Atchison T. L. Wood Cincinnati Post Wm. Coe Wm. Cole East 15Th Street Kate Mahan 19Th Streets Lincoln, Neb Mr. Fargo Ruth Chaney Wallace Queen Lena Bertrand Gus Green Margaret Weiss Mathes & Ramsey Tilford & Mathes Miraseless Northeast Corner Public Square Minnet-Johnson Mercorized Towering W. M. Dobbins & Co City Police Court B. B. Marley Joans Money J. B. Duncan Telfer Newland S. W. Holmes G. W. Teeters Second Baptist Church Jessie Norton Monticello Seminary Godfrey, Ill Adam Sears West 14Th Street C. P. Collins Citizens Bank of Orleans Eli Kinser South I Street Chicago Chronicle John R. Walsh W. H. Martin Express Companies Mary Dettmer Ed Hartman Frank T. Sherwood Frank Cabell Bowling Green Female College Bowling Green Cabell Martin T. Krueger James H. Willard Senate Indiana Municipal League Columbus Dom Paul Illinois Central Jackson Miss State House Bedford Stone Mills Ole & Campbell Railroad Avenue T. H. Taylor North H Street James Small Julia Wallheiser Susan Houston Small Charles Reath W. B. Bennett Thornt Zollman Luther Brinegar Colorado D. G. Douglass Perry Iowa Sarah Wagoner Silverville Ellis Armstrong Emery J.W. Prichard P. B. May HI. H Braxtan Méssick & Dodd
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