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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
3
Wide range of brief items lists Hon Litvia Adamson Mrs Mellie Kern and others in Bedford Wednesday and Tuesday. Mentions new organ purchase, porch construction, marriages licenses, and a convicting rain and flood report north of Salem. Includes local business loans, county weed issues, and a Georgia peach district factoid.
Town travelers and visitors are listed with origins such as Guthrie Williams Bloomington Cedar Ridge Huettsville and Ft Branch. Names include James Tincher Mrs Ol Stalcup Miss Mary Roberts Rev John Williams M E Hackney Perry Allen and Dan Dodds with Morgan & Dodds forming after L A Morgan sells half interest to Dodds at the Poor Farm.
A Huron woman faced a church drunkenness charge with a jury and witnesses last week. The fine and costs totaled 37 dollars, and the case is expected to be appealed. Cor. Paoli Republican.
Ira Sears and family visit in town while Stella McKnight of Shanswick visits. Miss Daisy Speer returns home from Normal. Bedford Base Ball team featured for the 4th of July. The A. M. E. church may be dedicated next Sunday or Monday. A large crowd expected. Several residents travel, visit, or host relatives. Hail damages corn in Pleasant Run township and oil tanks expand in town. Rats infest John Savaree’s farm prompting cat purchases.
Washington Herald reports B. and O. switchman Bernie Glover and Let tie Stears will marry this evening at the German Catholic church. Also noted, E. H. Tripp formerly of North Vernon and now in Glasgow scored 97 of 100 in an international clay pigeon match, with the top Scotch score at 96.
Dr. J. W. Prichard advertises painless tooth extractions with guaranteed results at the lowest possible prices. Office located on the West Side above Mitchell's Drug Store.
City Clerk Denniston and Kent returned from Heltonville Tuesday. Fireman Fred Evans welcomes a baby girl. Citizens report gas strikes abandoned as salt water is found at a Bloomfield well. Prospectors from Indianapolis push for gold along Bear Creek with samples showing pure gold and garnets.
A Chicago man writes proposing a pants and overalls factory in Bedford. He requests a two story 80 by 160 building near a railroad, 20 horsepower boiler, steam pipes, radiators, city tax exemption, free lights and water for five years. He pledges to run the plant 4 to 5 years and employ 150 to 200 women.
Miss Kate Nalley badly cuts hand. Sam Skerd and Henry Fyfe visit Denver on Tuesday night. Eva Horton of Mitchell guests of Mrs Burnham. Dean Bottorff of Courtland stays with Mr and Mrs Darrell. Calla Wade Dora Maddox Andrew Voorhies Mary Waggoner named in notices. Julia Wallheiser and children with Mr and Mrs Moore east of town. Pastor A J Frank of Columbus will visit John W Owen in Bedford. Smalls depart for Columbus Saturday. Christian Endeavors delay trip to Springville due to measles. W N Matthews and wife of Bedford plan Europe trip visiting London and other English towns. French Lick hotel plans finalized by architect C J Warner, to be five stories with Bedford stone and marble columns. Main building 300 by 70 feet, 140 foot end wings, 300 guest rooms and top floor baths. Bids set for July 15 with completion by February, Mayor Taggart’s group now in charge.
A B and O 8 W train arriving at 8 05 am carried about 25 witnesses from the Dale Jones trial to Palestine station. Albert Box boarded ill with smallpox like rashes and was examined by Dr. Hunter who confirmed the case. Passengers were fumigated with formaldehyde and the coach sealed for the return trip. Box was sent home to quarantine, while Dr Haerter organized the necessary measures at the stop.
A Tuesday afternoon storm six miles east of town brings wind hail and rain across a mile wide. John Ikerd’s corn field was ripped down and a wheat field ruined Blanchett and Reynolds farms suffered losses Keithley trapped and struck by hail his team ran away his hat blown off injuring him as windows shattered and trees snapped in the strong gale
State vs Geo Stipp pleads guilty to assault and battery. fine and costs 8.50 paid. Baker Trueblood matter postponed to Friday 9 am. Omar Owens fined 25. total with costs 33.50, jailed for nonpayment. Terrells and others face hearings and bonds in multiple cases for liquor sales riot and assault. Local travel, social events, and small-town notices follow with names, places, and brief actions.
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