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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1901

Page

3

Residents journey and health notes in local city

Charlie Mason and Cora Giles of Springville visited the city on different days while Kate Johnson remains ill. I W Hendrickson from Williams and Olin Norman of Heltonville also traveled in, with Lawrence Williams in Williams visiting the city. Mrs Minnie Utterback spent a day in Salem visiting relatives. Capt William Day’s illness improves. John Graham from Bloomfield visited his brother Basil in the city and traveled to Bloomington next forenoon. The Venezuelan government plans to demand Minister Loomis passports, signaling rising anti American sentiment.

John Graham Bloomfield Basil Bloomington Frenoon Venezuela Loomis

Measles Reported in North Bedford and Local Notices

A list of local updates notes measles in North Bedford while residents travel, visit, recover from illnesses, or attend events. Individuals from Tunnelton to Indianapolis are mentioned with several families and towns named, including a measles case, scarlet fever recovery, chickenpox, a legal suit settled by compromise, and a missing keg of cherry wine after a buggy trip.

North Bedford J. E. Kern Tunnelton Bloomington

Local visitors and events noted in city Saturday

William Morrow and many others from Coxton Williams Norman Station Guthrie Buddha and River Vale appeared in the city Saturday on business visits. Birth announced for J D Fultz at East 16th street and several residents traveled to nearby towns for visits and work.

Local residents seen in town on various business and visits

Louis Chapman of Huron and D L Kern of Williams were in town Tuesday along with several other residents from nearby places. Mrs Tennie Marks is improving from a broken rib while Frank Whitted of Leesville was en route to Dark Hollow. Numerous visits to relatives occur as Miss Blanche Holmes visits North M street, Raymond Vickers returns from Terre Haute, and Mrs Mary Giles goes back to Worthington. The California Legislature and others noted a talk on Cuba, while legal action involves Athens Brick Co suing Davis & Archer for 2454.77.

Frank Whitted Leesville Dark Hollow Athens Brick Co Davis & Archer Washington Washington Democrat

Plymouth Rock Cockerels For Sale At Bedford Produce Co

A sale of full blooded Registered Plymouth Rock cockerels is advertised by Bedford Produce Co. Various local residents return from visits including Mrs. John Bixler who attended a funeral in town and Mrs. Anna Dodds en route to Kurtz to visit her mother.

Plymouth Rock Bedford Produce Co

Money for first mortgage offered by H. H. Walls

H H Walls offers money on first mortgage security in any amount at low rates. Terms from one to ten years. Office in Hodge and Wall building. The new game law requires a permit for hunting squirrels and waterfowl between Oct 1 and Nov 10, issued free by the Commissioner of fishers and game. Squirrels May 1 to Jan 1, quails Nov 10 to Jan 1, limit 24 per day. Out of state hunters pay 25 dollars plus 50 cents clerk fee. Unauthorized hunting on enclosed land carries a fine between 10 and 50 dollars.

H. H. Walls Hodge & Wall’s Fishers and Game

Dentist promises painless teeth removal in Bedford area

An advertising notice from a dentist relocated to Bedford offers painless tooth extractions with guaranteed first class work. Gas anesthesia available, free exams and estimates, no charge where teeth are replaced, and references offered on request. Cases rejected by others are solicited for inspection of work and prices.

Bedford Ability &c

Dr J W Prichard Rooms Over Mitchells Drug Store

Bedford Indiana listing notes Dr J W Prichard operating from rooms above Mitchells Drug Store in Bedford Indiana with locale citation and address placeholder.

Mitchell’s Drug Store Bedford Indiana

Kemp's Balsam For Grippe Remedy Urged

A remedy recommended for patients afflicted with the Grippe is Kemp's Balsam especially adapted for the throat and lungs. Do not wait for symptoms, get a bottle today and keep it for use at once. If neglected grippe can lead to pneumonia. Kemp's Balsam prevents this by keeping the cough loose and the lungs clear. All druggists sell Kemp's Balsam at 25c and 50c.

Local residents and business moves noted in city visits

B B Marley loans money. Claude Sears was in the city Monday on business. Addie Doane of Williams was in town Wednesday. J L Sullivan of Williams in the city Thursday. Nelson Hendrickson of Williams in the city Thursday. Wm Boruif bought one of Wm Reuter's houses on West 14th. Charles Holmes of Short guests in the city. Pure Open Kettle Orleans Molasses shipped direct from New Orleans. Robert Frost and wife of Limon Station, Col. visiting Mrs Louise Frost. Mrs Elizabeth Gardner of this city granted an original widow's pension of 8 dollars per month. Mrs Emanuel Sears returned from visit with her son Will Sears in the country. Eli Kinser formerly of this city now runs a general store at Williams and was here Wednesday night. The liquid conso lation mixers and dispensers of Bedford formed the Bartenders Association to promote welfare of members. W B McDermot of Cale called to the city Wednesday by the sickness of his daughter Dora McDermed at A C Pollard's. Mr McDermed returned home Thursday morning.

Nelson Hendrickson Williams Wm. Boruif Wm. Reuter West 14Th Street Eli Kinser W. B. McDermot Cale Dora McDermed A. C. Pollard MceDemed Louisville General Harrison Russell B. Harrison Mary Harrison McKee Russell Indianapolis Benjamin Harrison Courier-Journal Virginia

Harrison funeral plans and funeral details unfold

Indianapolis and Washington report Gen. Benjamin Harrison dies at 4 45 pm after a long illness. President McKinley will attend the funeral in Indianapolis with brief state acknowledgment. Proclamation suspends state business and flags half-masted as crowds recall the president’s life and career.

Washington McKinley Harrison Cortleyou Canton General Harrison Durbin First Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis Crown Hill Ind

Local residents and travelers visit the city Thursday

J. L. Hinkle of Clear Springs and A. P. Branham of Heltonville were in the city on business. Mrs. Giles and her daughter Miss Nellie of Williams shopped in town. Miss Laura Fields, visiting with her sister Mrs. Henry Sears near Fayetteville, has returned home. Ray Mitchell, Williams, recently in the Philippines, is now in San Francisco and will return home soon.

Flora Edwards Henry Martin J. L. Hinkle Clear Springs Laura Fields Henry Sears Fayetteville Ray Mitchell Williams Philippines San Francisco

Fayetteville guest Everrett Adamson visits Miss Fay Lane

Everrett Adamson of Fayetteville was in the city this week as the guest of Miss Fay Lane. Mrs. Louise Frost traveled to Shanswick on Tuesday morning to spend the day with Mrs. Zack Johnson. A planned street parade by Princeton ladies for a Spinsters Fortnightly event was canceled after husbands objected strenuously.

Everrett Adamson Fayetteville Fay Lane Louise Frost Shanswick Zack Johnson Princeton Eddie Evans Ivy Jackson

New M. E. Church at Shoals to be Dedicated Sunday

The M. E. church at Shoals will be dedicated Sunday with preparatory services each night this week. Sermons are to be preached by former pastors and presiding elders, continuing the church’s dedication weekend observance.

M. E Shoals

Circuit Court Notes From A Mitchell Area Term

McKee Anderson vs Malinda Miller on note set for trial Saturday. H James Davis, nitroglycerine hobo, to be tried a week from Thursday. Eliza McGrew declared insane and to be sent to the asylum. Mays v George et al change of venue granted to Monroe county. Alexander C. Glover appeal remonstrants prevail. Mitchell liquor cases tied to Nichols on power of attorney issue. Habeas corpus in Anderson case seeks release. judge to consider. John Carroll found guilty of attempted murder of Charles Reid. sentenced to Michigan City prison for two to fourteen years. Taylor Anderson adjudged insane. admission papers filed. habeas proceedings continue. Licenses to sell liquor appealed. board and remonstrants upheld. Glover appeal trial ongoing. may conclude Wednesday.

Taylor Anderson Martin Anderson John Carroll Charles Reid Martin Monday Michigan City James Davis Guthrie Stephenson Chrisler R. B. Short A. W. Hon Circuit Court James Kane, Jr Augustus Williamson Mathias Ingram James Duncan Commissioners Court Mitchell Batman Alexander C. Glover

Jury Draws In Circuit Court Bar As Mock Jurors

In Circuit Court on Saturday State v Eliza McGrew Mitchell charged with stealing a calico dress valued at 50 cents. Defense and State agreed to accept occupancy in the jury box. Judge Martin humorously called the chairs to sworn service, enmingling twelve prominent lawyers as jurors. The panel included Robert N Palmer Newton Crooke Joseph Giles Edward K Dye William F Brooks Henry P Pearson McHenry Owen William Clark James H Willard Fred N Fletcher Frank Vance.

Eliza McGrew Mitchell J. Hickson Smith Martin Robert N. Palmer Newton Crooke Joseph Giles Edward K. Dye William F. Brooks Henry P. Pearson McHenry Owen William &. Clark James H. Willard Fred N. Fletcher Frank Vance

New Spring Goods and Millinery Treasures Advertised

The notice promotes spring merchandise including laces embroidery and new millinery novelties. It highlights the celebrated Jackson Corset and Wilson's Bargain, plus a store rebate check with every purchase as an incentive to shoppers.

Wilson

Not Guilty Verdict After Sixteen Hour Jury Delay

After 11 o clock the jury divided six to six over questions of law and fact. They dined, returned at 3 pm with a Not Guilty verdict. Judge Martin teased the bar before discharging them. Also includes local notes on residents visiting relatives, hospital recoveries, and a report of February deaths and causes in Martinsville. The Martinsville Grocers Protective Association earns praise for order and discipline.

Turley Burton Martin

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Dinkelspiel Bros St Side Square Offrall Guthrie & Colvin Undertakers Briag Stone Cit Stone City Bgttery House Boss Shoe Spice Valley Township Bryantsville Leesville Road P.O BE. Denson B. W. Farmer Hamer & Day Northeast Corner Square Hamer Jer Day E.E. Trueblood Anti- Trust Wall United States 12Th M Streets P. Rocks America B. Leghorn Kenteuck Tate New Alban Nis Nealist Gale H. Ess Charlie Mason Springville City Cora Giles Kate Johnson I. W. Hendrickson Olin Norman Heltonville Lawrence Williams Minnie Utterback Salem William Day Lula Bass Grace Bass North I Street T. J. Brooks Emma Hartman Elder P. B May Noble Silverville Marshall Miller Beech Grove J. W. Newland Lorine Rariden Mrs Chas. Rariden Charles Holmes Short Adam Wright W. F. Brewer Kurtz Aaron Combs Owensburg James Stevens Jackson Vs. Garvey C. W. Showalter Paris Ill Dobbins Bros H. H. Edwards Sam Hennon Jeff Hunt Southport Marion County Johnson O. S. Finney Mr. Finney Montgomery Awrence County Normal W. E. Alexander Bedford City Schools A. B. Guthrie Bedford High School Bedford, Ind Pecs City Police Court Mike England William Morrow Coxton Otto Dixon Ft. Ritner L. D. Kern Larin Chase Flavius Wolfe, Jr D. Hinshaw Mt. Olive George Henderson Norman Station Marshall Woolery Fannie Allen North Bedford Levi Route Buddha Austin Bond Dave Ragsdale Mrs. Younger J. D. Fultz East 16Th Street Stella B. Porter Bessie Hoopengarner River Vale W. B. Mitchell Gentry Mexico Cuba Cora Stipp Insane Hospital Lola Chesnut 12Th and O Streets Isaac Holmes Jennie Hudson Medora Kate Hinderliter E. Mitchell Tilford & Mathes Louis Chapman Huron D. L. Kern Willams William Dalton Little Daughter Saltillo J. J. Hardwick Burnside Indian Springs Blanche Holmes James Johnson North M Street Raymond Vickers Terre Haute Mary Giles Worthington Joseph Gardner Red Cross California Ohio Eld D. A. Sommers Bowling Green John W. Harris John Bixler Isaac Kern Wm. Inman Stephen Hodge Anna Dodds J. D. Payne Ethel Hall Craig Moss Will Blackwell A. T. Hert Reformatory Jeffersonville John M. Owens J. W. Prichard B. B. Marley Claude Sears Addie Doane J. L. Sullivan Orleans Mammoth New Orleans Robert Frost Limon Station Col Elizabeth Gardner Emanuel Sears Will Sears Bartenders Association Ransdell National Capital Elizabeth A. P. Branham W. M. Dobbins Thos. Dussard W. H. Cosner R. C. Cosner Circuit Court Notes McKee Anderson Malinda Miller H James Davis Elisa Mays H. R. George Monroe County Jury OF Lawyers R. B. Byrd Blankenship Henry Woolery W. C. Roberts Elias Wicker Thurday Bessie Hampton Thomas Fields Manila Theodore Louden Louder 159Th Regiment Indiana Volunteers State Board of Health Martinsville Grocers Protective Association Chicago Gheapest Dry Goods House
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