Hodge Day & Co Undertakers Advertises Hours
Hodge Day and Co Undertakers promotes services from the Town Hall Building with contact telephones noted for after hours assistance and inquiries.
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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
3
Local notes from town roll up with visits and injuries
Mr and Mrs Camp Pair visit countryside. Mrs Adam Sears visits relatives at Heltonville. Albert Ashcraft travels to Dresden. Old Central Hotel to be repaired after fire. Milt Myers to reopen saloon at Central Hotel in a few days. Mrs Maude Tobrock and baby visit from White Creek. Circuit Court canceled due to Mrs J D Alexander's death. Mrs Newton Ennis burns hand from gasoline and match. W C Fine returns to Owensburg. Mrs Olive Glover improves from hand abscess. Philip Cupp of Bono township dies at 70. buried in Liberty Orange County. Mrs Curtis Fish and Mrs John Darrell back from Heltonville. Mrs Thomas Ryan returns to Bloomfield. A D Campbell resigns as city canvasser after Springfield trip. Mrs Clara Perkins moves to Pittsburg after husband’s move from Sprucefield. Grand visit to J P Maher’s sugar camp. Elk tooth charm given to F X Johnson by J C Lewis. A Si Plunkard escort faces confrontation. returns with two black eyes. Mrs Gus Rhoda and daughter host oyster birthday supper for Mr Rhoda with guests and menu details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Myers
Central Hotel
Maude Tobrock
Baby
White Creek
Bedford City News Briefs and Local Social Notes
Bud Sipp tends bar for Buddy Cook. Ira Anderson of Avoca and John Gore of near Silverville visited town. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Butler returned to Freedom Indiana. Taylor Hubbard of Orleans died Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Lemon and daughter spent Sunday in Mitchell. Street Commissioner John Reid ill. W. H. Cosner left for Cincinnati to buy spring goods. Mrs. Lon Kirkhoff and baby visit Bedford relatives. Miss Hattie Ives of Mitchell guest here Sunday. C. L. Baker sick list. Will Kastang returns to Seymour. Taylor McGuire and wife back from Daviess County. R. E. Martin in town on business Friday. Milt Myers thanks friends for tire salvation efforts. Greene county pike road election carried. Mrs. Henry Sears near town died Sunday aged 30. Funeral at New Union Monday. Grand Theatre next week presents Hogan's Alley with Joe Flynn March 20. Bart Short and Otto Krenke fished 47 goggle eyes at Blue Springs. Marriage licenses issued: Williams and Williams, Tolbert and Wigley, Morgan and York. Dr. Wm. A. Quayle to lecture March 21.
Death of Mrs Lavina Humston in Bedford
Mrs Lavina Humston, about 82, longtime Bedford resident and mother of Mrs Geo K Owen Bradley Humston Mrs J B Dillman and Mrs M Hoff, died Friday at 8 30 am. In town, John Smith who killed Walter Mitchell years ago was found intoxicated and tried to force entry to jail kitchen. He fought Sam Johnson and was persuaded by Marshal Russell to return home in a wagon. He drove off, later collapsing in the wagon bed. he is described as armed and dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina Humston
Bedford
Geo. K. Owen
Bradley Humston
J. B. Dillman
M. Hoff
John Smith
Walter Mitchell
Sam Johnson
Smith
Johnson
Marshal Russell
16Th Street
Local Notes Highlight Residents and Travelers
A roundup of social visits, moves, and town happenings. Mrs. Pearl Withman is suffering amid a felon and S.O. McClung of Williams is mentioned. Various residents relocate, visit relatives, or attend events while local business plans and a potential Bedford print shop are noted. Ducks hunting trips and small-town life pepper the report.
Illness and releases touch Red Cross residents and Mitchell case
Mr. and Mrs. James Quigley of Red Cross suffer serious illnesses erysipelas and inflammatory rheumatism respectively. Walter Judah remains home with chronic knee inflammation likely requiring amputation. Henry Flora, brother of John Flora, released from the Reformatory after sentence completion for theft, the first in a long time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Quigley
Red Cross
Mr. Quigley
Henry Flora
John Flora
Jesse Burton
Mitchell
Old Bent Jones
New 1900 Carpetings On Sale
Bargain sale of carpetings announced with emphasis on fresh stock and limited time offers. Information in the notice points to discounts and storefront promotions.
Easter Offering Tailor Made Suits and Silk Waists
Bedford shoppers gain a ready to wear annex featuring a new spring collection from 1900. The store promises well made garments at prices near fabric cost, enabling ladies to select an outfit in minutes that formerly took weeks to tailor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Bedford
Tailored Suits for Every Budget and Style
A wide selection of nearly forty ready made suits offered with varied prices and colors. Popular suits sell at 12 and 15 dollars, finest at 17 and 20, with serviceable four piece sets priced 7 50 to 10 dollars. Special orders available to measure for custom fits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadet
Navy
Silk Waists Offer New Styles In Varied Shades
Not less than fifty new swell Waists made of tafeta in shades black tan turquoise cardinal helio purple rose new blue and stripes. They are tucked puffed and stitched, priced at 6 and 8 dollars for choice and 3 to 4 dollars for the cheapest.
Easter Gloves Offer Now Open For Your Easter
The store announces an Easter offering of gloves by Pp. & P. in new shades and the classic soft conforming quality with neat stitching. P& P. gloves priced at 1.25 and 1.50 while other makes run 89 cents. Early selection is advised as first choice costs no more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P& P
Easter Kerchiefs and Jewelry Arrive for Holiday Sales
A special importation offers kerchiefs selected and shipped for Easter sales at 25c 35c and 50c with other values 15c 10c 5c. Easter jewelry novelties are arriving just in time for Easter.
Silk Petticoats Debut In Ready-To-Wear Dept
The Busy Store promotes Silk and Silker Petticoats in assorted colors and black. Properly made from splendid materials at favorable prices, inviting ladies to visit the Ready-To-Wear department.
Bedford City Notes on Local Improvements and Visits
Mitchell's drug store adds a new awning. The Diamond Grocery follows with an afternoon awning. Several townsfolk return from trips and visits including Mrs. Tom Wagner, Doss Short, John Hudson, and Emma Pritchett. City Council tests water plugs as civic upkeep continues. A new Democratic paper for Bedford is announced with Life Pears and L. & Hendricks leading the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Howard Fields
Life Pears
L. &. Hendricks
Local visitors and town notes from Medora Leesville and beyond
Mrs Eliza Beasley of Medora and Miss Mattie Ellison of Leesville were in the city Saturday. Shawswick township teachers held their last institute at the West Side school. Doss Short plans a two story house on North J street near 9th. Louis Pugh returned home to Newberry after visiting his daughter Mrs Milt Myers. Claude Worrall, from Williams revival, was in town en route to Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Ray
Mitchell
Zelma
Hettie Ray
Eliza Beasley
Medora
Mattie Ellison
Leesville
City
Shawswick Township
West Side
Louis Pugh
Newberry
Milt Myers
Claude Worrall
Williams
Orleans
Circuit Court Notes From Local Term
The report lists cases including Needham vs Martin compromised and State vs Bridges for assault set for trial. Jury found for defendant in State vs Henry Stultz on surety of the peace. Judge Reinhard filed a special finding in Fell vs City awarding $126. Various penalties, appeals, and motions noted with attorneys named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Henry Stultz
Reinhard
George Deford
John. Pierce
Avoca
Lawsuit Over Property Replevin In Monroe County
The case centers on Allen and Gaines selling a boiler engine and saw rig to Surout and Shrout under a lingering payment agreement with Grubb retaining title until paid. Sears later sued in replevin for the property, Mrs. Grubb claimed title and the trial court ordered return of property and damages. The Carmichael Crafton dispute involves about $10,000 and stock shares in a stone company formed in 1894 with Maxwell Carmichael Crafton and others. testimony centers on stock allotments and promotion shares. The matter is before Judge Crooke for decision, reported by Bloomington Telephone. Several local notes follow including new births, moves, and town obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Vs. Shrout
Lawrence C. C
Robinson J
Elizabeth Grubb
Albert
C. Allen
Wm. R. Gaines
Grubb
Allen
Gaines
Surout & Shrout
Emanuel Sears
Carmichael-Crafton
Crooke
Carmichael
Crafton
Bedford
Monroe County
D. H. Maxwell
John Crafton
M. T. Carmichael
Maxwell
Charlotte Perring
Bloomington Telephone
Daviess County Republicans Endorse Wadsworth for Second District
The Daviess County Republican Convention at the Opera House Washington on February 22 1900 endorses Peter R Wadsworth for Congress in the Second District. It lauds his sound judgment, campaign vigor, policy alignment with McKinley, and strong public service record. The party pledges to work for his nomination and election with remarks from Cash Scoggan and other locals noting social and business news in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
Opera House
Washington
Peter R. Wadsworth
McKinley
Knight-Sims Wedding At M. E. Parsonage
North Bedford merchant C. A. Knight married Mrs. Franklin Sims of Williams in a Thursday afternoon ceremony at the M. E. parsonage with Rev. C. E. Asbury officiating.
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East Side Square
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Dinkelspiel Bros
Louis Mayer
Town Hall
Adam Sears
Heltonville
Albert Ashcraft
Dresden
J. D. Alexander
W. C. Fine
Andrew
Owensburg
Olive Glover
Philip Cupp
Bono Township
Liberty
Orange County
Curtis Fish
John Darrell
Thomas Ryan
Emma Eldridge
Daniel D. Hildridge
Bloomfield
A. D. Campbell
Springfield
Arthur Jordan Co
Clara D. Perkins
Fred T. Dunihue
Pittsburg
Spricefield
Misses Grace Guthrie
Bessie Mitchell
Bertha Buchanan
Winnie Sears
Mamie Railsback
Nelia Sears
Avna Dunihue
Nellie Binshaw
Nellie Judah
J. P. Maher
Trie
J.C. Lewis
St Plunkard ‘Company
F. X. John‘son
Opera
Mr. Johnson
Order of Elks
Si Plunk‘ard
East End
Gus Rhoda
Helen Stellter
Rhoda
Hanke
Harvey Severinghaus
Amelia Ebert
Hattie ‘Otis
Bud Sipp
Buddy Cook
Ira Anderson
John Gore
Silverville
E. L. Butler
Freedom
Ind
Taylor Hubbard
C. M. Lemon
John Reid
W. H.cosner
Cincinnati
Lon Kirkhoff
Hattie Ives
C. L. Baker
Will Kastang
Seymour
Taylor McGuire
R. E. Martin
Heltonsville
Tire
Pike Road
Greene County
Henry Sears
New Union
Joe Flynn
Hogan’s Alley
Bart Short
Otto Krenke
Blue Springs
Indian Creek
James Williams
Addie Williams
Harry A. Tolbert
Emily Wigley
Albert M. Morgan
Rose York
Wm. A. Quayle
Indiana
Meridian Church
Indianapolis
Our City
Epworth League
New Spring Goods
Mattie Edwards
Vincennes
Chicago
West Baden
Cornelius Terrell
Huron
J.T. Tow
John Hendricks
W. M. Denniston
West 138Th Street
James Kelly
Bloomington
W. E. Russell
Shiloh
Pleasant Run
Roscoe McKnight
Elliston
Merrett Smith
F. T. Sherwood
White River
Millard Cross
Scipio
Jennings County
J W. Stewart
Jeffersonville
Amelia Leudtke
Muncie
Nora Courtney
Elnora
Oolitic
Hal Woodard
Lebanon
Fred Strout
Newt Anderson
Geo. W. Hay
South Side
James Weir
Mr. Weir
Paris Ketcham
Marcellus Mayfield
Salon
Washington County
Jacob Fox
Memphis
John S. Zahn
John Reath
Elza Smith
John Perkins
Petersburg
Walter Judah
W. A. Webb
Mitchell’s Drug Store
Wyle Sproull
Loogootee
The
Diamond Grocery
Dave Newkirk
Tom Wagner
Doss Short
Salem
Wm. Erwin
O. P. M. Davis
John Owens
West 7Th Street
Hodge, Day & Co
John Hudson
Ratcliff Grove
Emma Pritchett
Guthrie
D. H. Brown
W. P. Malott
Wiley G. Burton
Geo. W. McDaniel
J Street
9Th
Circuit Court Notes
Aasie
Meek Stone
Quince Dobbins
Emery Dobbins
Michigan City
Perry Gilbert
Jesse Young
Willard
Bedford Blue Stone Co
Martin
Matson & Giles
Brooks & Brooks
David O. Harris
George Brown
Supreme Court
Seymour Democrat
Appellate Court
W.m.dobbins&co
BIG Cash
Lawrence County
Belding Bros
Congress
W. M. Dobbins & CO
Dan Gullett
Odon Journal
Miss Nettie Parker
Frank Kelly
Eugene Thomas
Erie
Fred Steele
Chester Ingalls
Frank Slagle
Nelia Terell
Don Plummer
Weddleville
Bertram Queen
Wallace Queen
7Th Street
J. E. Stipp
Mentor, Ky
George England
Fire Department
Ned Mitchell
Mack Chesnut and
Springville
Furst-Kerber Cat Stone Co
Belt and Monon Crossing
Ira’ Stone
Bryantsville
Owen Owens
Breckinridge
Clara A. Butler
Wes Butler
Gowen
Brie
Cash Scoggan
Cross Lane
Geo. E. Mitchell
Augusta
Oklahoma
Southwest
Mike Guthrie
Frank White
William Schultz
This City
Co. Er. Asbury
Green Hill Cemetery
Washington, Daviess County
North Carolina
America
Richard B. Short
Hamer & Day
R.A. Braston
H. H. Braxton
Dimension Lumber
Hugh Melean & Co
J.w.trainor
D.D.S
George P. Parks
17Th & I St
M. A. Rainbolt
Optician
North Side
J. Gardner
Poland
China
Frank Bailey
Byers & Boyd
North
M. F. Dunn
H. P. Pearson
Dunn & Pearson Attorneys
Dunn Building
North Side Square
Bedford, Ind
John D. Alexander
Attorney AT Law
Gunn
Eagie Clothing
E. B. Stephenson
Gunn Building
Dr. Miles’ Nenon
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