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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
2
The list presents candidates for county offices including Representative Litvia Adamson Clerk Lawrence Circuit Court Boone Leonard Treasurer William H West and Coroner Perry Woolery. The document outlines roles and names up for election.
Special Correspondence from Washington notes the 1900 race will pit McKinley against Bryan on the familiar tariff and monetary issues. It suggests Bryan's silver push and limited tariff would have altered recent history, implying a Democratic win might have changed Spain war outcomes and military leadership.
The text discusses the wartime policy under Republicans versus Democrats, arguing party differences would not change outcomes in the Spain war and Philippine administration. It notes tariff effects, gold and silver money, and critiques Democratic stance on trusts. It includes a customer testimonial for Grain-O coffee substitute and a note about M. D. Lee Horlacher visiting Goshen.
Notice announces a Republican mass convention in Leesville on June 23 1900 at 1 00 PM to nominate township officers including One Trustee One Assessor Three Advisory Board Members Two Justices of the Peace and one Round Supervisor per district. Richard E Plummer and G V Goldsmiths Committee dated June 11 1900.
A Paris correspondent reports the 1900 Exposition lacking readiness for visitors, with five weeks to go. At the Art Gallery, French works mix with strong pieces by Miessonier, Corot, and others, while the US exhibit appears weak by comparison. A humorous note describes a merry go round using live donkeys and concealed saddles.
The School Board reelected most teachers for the Graded School with Prof Stull choosing to study law in Bloomington. New High School staff may be added, listing current teachers by grade and the principals at East and North Side. Farmers push work for oats and potatoes. crops look mixed with hay, corn, melons, and berries noted. Local crime and health concerns include whooping cough and smallpox worries with quarantine calls. News updates on General Kitchener De Wet and Lord Roberts signal restored communications and Boer dispersal.
Reports from Salem to Indianapolis outline rail work for Independence Day crowds, track relays between Monon lines and new train dispatching in Lafayette. News covers personnel changes, a conductor injured, contracts, lawsuits, and a bold Monon baseball challenge amid expanding rail operations.
The President appoints Hon. W. D. Bynum of Indiana as a member of the commission to codify the criminal laws of the United States. Other items note Rear Admiral Schley’s letter declining to endorse his name for office and various war and political developments.
A Fayetteville roundup reports Mrs John Owens of Bedford visiting relatives, multiple visits among neighbors, and a large crowd attending Decoration at New Union. Other items include people traveling to Dark Hollow, Bedford, Springville, Trippleton and Needmore, along with painting contracts and illnesses.
Chicago market report shows opening highs and lows for wheat and corn with July figures, along with lard and rib prices. Hogs receipts total 27,000 with a five cent lower tone. light hogs 81.95 to 85.10, mixed 84.? to 85.07, heavy 84.85 to 85.00. cattle weak, sheep and lambs steady, estimated hogs tomorrow around 29,000.
The article notes a man from the area has married Miss Stalcup of Bloomfield. The couple now reside in a handsome home on 14th street between J and K, reflecting a happy union and settled life.
Miss Josephine Ferguson wed Chas McCormick in a private ceremony at the bride’s home near here. Rev. Newland of Bedford officiated, with a small gathering and a supper in the dining room. The couple will live at Caxton, moving July 1, and Mr. McCormick plans stock raising on his farm at Indian Springs. The bride is noted for charity and community service.
Miss Cora Martin returns from Vincennes for a six month stay. Dr. Johnson and wife pass through en route to Medora. Families from Heightenhill Leesville Medora and Valloria visiters stop by. A possible ice cream festival is planned with date to follow. The Yorktown sails from Shanghai over the Boxer disturbance and Monon Route offers a Chicago fare.
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