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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
2
From Kentucky mountains the snowfall is the heaviest in years, with depths from a foot to two feet. Public roads are impassable in many places due to deep drifts and lingering blizzards across several states.
The First National Bank of Montgomery near Washington Indiana was robbed in the early morning. Loot valued at 3500 dollars in cash and 3600 dollars in government bonds disappeared after five nitroglycerin blasts opened the safe. Two witnesses watched but did not alarm guards fearing gunfire from two armed robbers patrolling outside. The robbers fled on a hand car toward the B and O Southwestern railroad, abandoning the car near a coal mine after about half a mile. No trace of the pair was found. The bonds are coupon payable to beaver and easily cashed. The bank carries 5000 dollars burglary insurance and has no night watchman. The bank president is Dr. J M Crawford of Cincinnati. director William Dudley Foulke is noted. The piece notes there will be no material business disruption since principal funds are not kept there. The criminals used nitroglycerine and a wedge to force the safe open, with explosions about every fifteen minutes. A bottle of nitroglycerin was left on the floor inside the bank. A yet unidentified man described as lame was suspected after a prior visit to Montgomery by a supposed detective. The second item reports a Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society meeting on Wednesday evening at Mrs. F. D. Norton’s home followed by a hymn-like appeal for gifts.
School notes review activities at Bedford and Bloomington area high schools. Joe Heitger, promi nent in athletics, joins hurdles and possibly bicycle events. Glee Club from Indiana University to give a March 24 concert locally. Senior class plans and May invitations noted, with new athletic candidates and practice rising across Salem, Bedford, and Bloomington.
Indiana law updates gravel and macadam road rules. It bans hauling when thawing or wet conditions risk road damage and caps load weight by tire width. penalties range from five to fifty dollars per load. Local notes report Gosport and Sandborn items on fire-fighting upgrades and a humorous anecdote about a man losing a suit of clothes.
Wheat looks better than expected after the thaw. Kell Root bought a horse wagon and implements for 35 dollars in Bedford. Delbert Root plans to travel to New Mexico and California. Keib Bright moves near Stonington. Noah Flinn has the house to himself. Isaiah Flinn maps maple sugar making. Building at Buddha starts despite bad weather. Local trades include doors sash and nails bought for about 60 dollars at Mitchell.
Mrs Margaret Kramer died at her son in law Harry Neffs Bedford Indiana home February 21 1902 in her sixty second year after a lengthy illness. Funeral the following Sabbath at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev A M Irvine with large attendance and interment at Green Hill. Born in Germany October 18 1840 she came to Louisville then Bedford and married Charles Kramer December 27 1858. Five children were born two died young. Surviving are Tyre Bowman Mrs Harry G Neff and Carl Kramer of Bedford. She was a longtime Presbyterian and a respected member of the German community in Bedford. May she rest in Christian peace.
The House Committee on Territories, by unanimous vote Friday, agreed to report favorably bills allowing statehood for Arizona Oklahoma and New Mexico plus three new stars on Old Glory.
John Jones of near Bedford owner of a wartime trove describes his collection from the Philippine campaigns. The items include a machete from an insurgent, a Manila battle spear head, a sword from a wounded Filipino officer, a bolo, a gavel from the Spanish flagship Marie Christina, and various items from Aguinaldo’s residence and trenches. Also pictured are views of Battery Knoll, Caloocan actions, and portraits of Aguinaldo, Private Grayson, and Col. Funston among others. Jones served in Co G 20th Kansas Volunteers Infantry and was discharged in San Francisco in 1899.
Abraham Branaman, aged about 73, was found dead last Sunday morning near Zelma, three miles east. He had gone to feed the sheep at the old place but did not return. his body was found kneeling in the barn shed with his head on a sill. He was a respected farmer, twice widowed, and once owned a half interest in Newton Scotts Coach Stallion. The community notes his loss to the Baptist Church and neighborhood. Morton Mills and wife visited relatives. local trades include mule transfers and cattle/breed purchases. Muddy roads and a pike road discussion from Seymour to Bedford are mentioned.
Robert Mathis bought sugar buckets. Abby Mathis bought mules from Jacob Dixon for 250 dollars. William Lee went to Sparksville to escort Will Woods. Washington county witnesses traveled to Brownstown for the Huddaleson murder case. Citizens to Bedford for court. Enoch Dixon and Mrs. Pullen visited Elisha Lee on legal business. Elisha Lee bought a lot in Tunnelton for 45 dollars. Commissioners will sell the Hesteran Lee farm March 22 1902, with report on Saturday. Homer Wesner and Tilla Mullis wed at Elisha Lee's home on Thursday at 5 pm. Harry Dixon and George Dodds transacted business in Bedford. Dr Butler of Leesville visited for road cart work. Elisha Lee moved a newly purchased stable onto his lot. Lucy Flinn and Miss Rosy Flinn visited Mrs Martha Lee. Dr L G Boyd of Tunnelton visited. Frances M. Dixson visited Elisha Lee's Sunday.
Vene Knight of Ft Ritner works on Wilcox mill. York Williams from over the Rhine hosts a dance. Brownstown trial attendance and local visitors noted. Miss Ora Sheeks of Ewington visits. E B Dixon of Ft Ritner on business. School term closes successfully under O Dixon and Miss Mary Day. K P Lodge and Bedford visitors in town. Several dances and local movements as families relocate. Pugilistic bouts occur with no injuries.
Fayetteville notes a Wednesday school closure due to illness. Mrs S A Daggy recovers from grip while residents Mrs John Pinkston and Mrs W Voorhees visit. Several local calls, visits and social rounds are recorded, including a buggy incident near Trippleton with minor injuries.
The Stone City Opera House will present Old Arkansaw on Monday March 10. The play by Fred Raymond offers comedy and a new scenic display including an electrical fountain and a dramatic hold up of an express train scene. Also upcoming is the Big Amateur Minstrels on Friday March 7 featuring Bedford's leading amateurs and The Stone City Odette. Seats go on sale Wednesday morning.
The 77 remedy is a small pocket sized pellet bottle for grip coughs colds influenza catarrh head and chest pains hoarseness sore throat prostration and fever. It claims to break up lingering colds and is sold by druggists for 25 cents with a free doctor’s book on request from Humpreys Homeopathic Co New York.
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