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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
6
Two sharp earthquakes were reported in Newport Oregon while Boer forces surrender proceeds with over 16 000 laying down arms. Manila cholera and smallpox fears rise as printers demand gold salaries and Manila quarantines.
The Vandalia Line will sell July 8 and 4 for Independence Day travel with return limit July 7 6k? 1902. Excursion tickets offered at reduced fares from all stations to points 200 miles from selling point on its line and to many points on connecting lines. For full particulars call near Vandalia Line Ticket Agent or address.
The Shawswick Council met in a regular Thursday session with full attendance and lively discussions on the order’s welfare. An officer of high rank will visit soon to assist, then members relaxed at Elliott's fountain. Quail populations rise in nearby counties as favorable hatchings boost early broods, aided by strict game laws, disturbing local hunting prospects for next fall.
Nashville Indiana's Brown county is a political sideshow with legendary tales. The piece notes the county's tiny population, a wolf figure Dan Gordon, a historic log coffin story, and a rare overshot water mill run by 85 year old Mack Linthicum grinding cornmeal.
A June 1902 inland excursion from Bedford to Brazzine Springs on White River features Col. V V Williams and locals plus David Sherrick of Noblesville in a fishing tale that ends with Sherrick boasting of game caught. The article also recalls a red wolf story, Brown County landmarks like Weed Patch at 1 174 feet, a now-collapsed tower, and Gnawbone's pioneer settlement and fort.
Mrs Mary C Thompson wife of Solomon Thompson died of cancer at her North Street home on Thursday June 12 at age 46 1 14 burial at Green Hill cemetery Saturday at 10 00 am She was born April 15 1856 in Jackson County Indiana and married Solomon Thompson April 8 1890 They had one child who died in infancy and six step children two of her own children and all six step children survive Her life was marked by kindness devotion to family and service to others She joined the Methodist church in Houston Indiana at fourteen and later moved membership to Bedford She leaves a grieving husband several children and many friends amid a tone of solemn tribute
Raymond Owens accepts a position as clerk at J W Beard’s grocery store, marking a new staffing update for the local grocer.
Remaining in the Bedford Post Office unclaimed and advertised for the week ending May 31 1902 are several names under Ladies and Gentlemen categories. Persons calling for above letters are requested to say advertised. Vinson V. Williams.
The Monon Railroad announces inexpensive Home Seekers tickets to Southern points and beyond. For details contact the ticket agent or mail to H. P. Rapney, General Agent.
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