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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
4
The Indianapolis News argues the Government should choose Indiana stone for the Federal Building in Indianapolis. It refutes Rankin’s claim of unanimous Indiana granite sentiment and urges local material use as superior and fitting for the city.
Julius Henger’s team bolted from the brickyard wagon in front of his new South H street home. They passed a grocer’s wagon near the Mall office and sped toward the square. A horse leaped the water trough, breaking the basin. the wagon was damaged and a gasoline stove smashed. Miss Ollie Batman left for Bloomington Friday with a party of ten, then sailed from New York to Antwerp with plans to tour Europe about two months.
After a period of yellowing due to cold and continued damp weather the corn crop has improved. A hot wave has altered conditions enough to raise the probability of a good yield.
Geo E Cary editor of the Guide in Washington Virginia recalls a severe ankle sprain. After trying several medicines with no relief he used Chamberlains Pain Balm and experienced prompt relief and a complete cure. Sold by W C Elliott.
Memorial services for the late Rev. J. M. Stalker were conducted Sunday at the First Baptist Church with Rev. L. W. Bicknell preaching and special music by the choir. Ministers and friends from nearby churches offered addresses and tributes, and letters from Revs. J. K. Howard and J. F. Howard were read. The event honored a pastor described as the best man in Lawrence county, concluding with flowers placed on his grave and reflections on his lasting impact.
An excerpt portrays West Baden as a gambling haven known as the Monte Carlo of Indiana where gamblers, professionals, and amateurs gathered openly. It notes daily takeoffs around 600 dollars, local tolerance due to economic benefits, and contrasts with stricter enforcement in Orleans and Paoli. The piece concludes with a cynical view of hospitality laws and local attitudes.
On and after Sunday June 16 1901 the Post Office opens Sunday from 8 to 9 a m to avoid interfering with worship. Sunday mail is discontinued from trains No 6 and No 5 Chicago and Louisville. Mail deposited before 9 45 a m will be dispatched on train No 6 Chicago and Louisville, the last Sunday dispatch. Vinson V Williams P M.
Mr W S Whedon of the First National Bank of Winterset Iowa cites a carpenter who quit work due to diarrhea. After hearing of Whedon's recovery with Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy he bought a bottle and reports one dose cured him, returning to work. Sold by W C Elliott.
The Hoosier Democrat argues in a satirical chain of cause and effect that Salem Indiana would be responsible for John Hay and American imperialism, drawing a comparison to Salem Massachusetts and witchcraft to spotlight accountability.
The West Baden Springs Hotel, recently destroyed by fire, had insurance with multiple companies. A list provided by C F Sayles shows policies from Connecticut Niagara Home N Y Hamburgo Bremen Netherlands Continental National Connecticut L and L and G England BelOise Manchester Fidelity Fire Maryland Boston Massachusetts Michigan Fl and M Indianapolis Fire Indiana Northern Milwaukee Mechanics American New York Phoenix Connecticut Grand Rapids Erie Fire New York Queen New York Svea Assurance Helvetia Swiss London Assurance National Standard Commercial Union Royal Underwriters New York Fire Association P A New York Aetna Connecticut Lancashire and others.
A white female greyhound from Gentry Bros.' show escaped during a Bloomfield to Bedford trip on May 23. It was captured later by a steel-trap setup at Alis Armstrong’s yard, then turned over to F. X Johnson and shipped to Bloomington. Also reported: American Express Company seeks transfer to federal court over a discrimination case filed by the State, bond posted, arguments likely next week.
If crowds look favorable, a Monon excursion will run to Louisville Sunday July 7. Wicker, a Bedford boy who coached Indiana earlier in spring, will pitch for Dayton in the Dayton Louisville game. Bloomington Telephone.
A collection of Indiana rail notes reports Monon and Southern Indiana lines expanding toward Sullivan and the Mississippi River, with branch prospects to Greene County and Jasonville. Reports cover engine trouble, berry trains, clergy rail passes, and proposed B and O absorbtion while noting regulatory hurdles and local economic impact.
List of remaining unclaimed letters advertised for the week ending June 15 1901 at Bedford Post Office. Ladies include Andrews Mellie Blake Nellie Johnson Mae Seibert Mae Weimer Louis Gentlement Bennett Brockman & Co Cook James W Fender James D Flion W M Harris Joe Harned J C Kenzig Emil Thompson I R. Persons calling for these letters must say advertised. Vinson Williams P M
A woman with eruptive blemishes used Bucklen's Arnica Salve and her sores blotches and pimples disappeared. The ad claims it cures eruptions fever sores boils ulcers carbuncles felons and more, with 25 cents at Messick and Dodd. Chase Whitted returned home Sunday after work in Owensburg.
Nancy Owens Potter born 1831 in Tennessee lived in Kentucky and Indiana before moving to the local county in 1890. She married B. H. Potter in 1850 and had three children, two sons surviving. she joined the Christian church in 1872 and died June 8 after a long illness, leaving a grieving husband and extensive mourning, with burial at the nearby cemetery after services by Rev. Harvey.
A storm hit the region Wednesday with strong winds uprooting trees tearing fences roofs and causing widespread damage. A yearling calf belonging to Robt. Brooking died in the storm. Local residents and visitors, including C. M. Brooking and W. H. Crawford, were noted in ongoing community activities and services.
Mrs Jacob Mathis and child ren of Tunnelton visited D A Lee on Monday. Mrs Williams Foster of Oklahoma also visited D A Lee. Elisha Lee sold two hogs to W P Holland for 85 85. Mr Wood the city undertaker attended a funeral in Tunnelton. William and Budda Brown of Leesville were here on Friday. Ebenezer son of Mr and Mrs Cal Hughes broke his arm in a horse accident. Dr Butler of Leesville dressed the wound. Mr and Mrs Oliver Mathis vis-
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