Telegraphic News Highlights From March 21 1900
A Washington barber killed by his wife after attack with a chair. global sugar consumption climbs to 68 pounds per person yearly with beets as a major source. U.S. dairy value hits 472 million in 1699 census. 278 leprosy cases reported in the United States. Cuban embezzlement sentences including ten years’ imprisonment. Census Bee farms total 707261 with 4.1 million swarms valued at 10.2 million. Boer armistice reports surface as peace talks proceed. Washington a marble union depot valued at 5 million. Indiana notes: Simpson theft case. rabbits devastate orchards. West Baden dome accident near-miss. multiple legal actions and local political maneuvers. Public ledger entries close with bank case ruling in Goshorn vs. bank.
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George L. Kempf
Washington
Ind
Treasury Department
United States
Census Bureau Today
London
Africa
Lord Kitchener
Lawrence County Farmers Institute Program 1902
Lawrence County Indiana hosts a two day institute with talks by Purdue and local experts. Sessions cover improving worn farms, corn fodder, drainage, home making, crop choices, manures, spraying, and farm economics, with three state speakers and Purdue instructors.
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Indiana
J. A. Burton
Orleans
Ind
J. W. W. Billingsley
Indianapolis
Albert Hamer
Mitchell
Indiana Farms
L. A. Stockwell
Cloverdale
Purdue University
R. S. Duncan
Sec
Remarkable Animal Facts From Natural History Notes
Various creatures exhibit surprising traits including seven wasp species storing honey like bees, a whale jawbone length of twenty five feet, and a monster tongue yielding oil. Thrushes’ long summer waking hours, the American silkworm feeding on multiple trees, haddock valued far above herring in English catches, a seven foot big gray kangaroo speed and leaping ability, and a pike stomach containing an intact rat highlight unusual natural phenomena.
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English
Australia
Loch Gawe
Scotland
Swiss Camphor Steam Cure for Cold in Head
Readers seeking a Swiss method for cold relief are told to inhale camphor steam from a jug of boiling water. Powdered camphor is added, a paper funnel seals the jug, and inhalation lasts ten to fifteen minutes, repeated every four to five hours if needed. Three inhalations are claimed to cure even severe head colds.
Superstition in Thieves Warns of Cowardice and Amulets
A London Tit-Bits item notes thieves born in slums cling to superstitions. They fear witches and omens and carry talismans such as coal bits, rusty nails, lucky stones, and rings. They part with these items reluctantly and seek return through the turnkey.
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London
American Seeks Queen Victoria With Throne Bed Claim
An American visitor to Windsor Castle pressed for an audience with Queen Victoria. He was told an audience required an appointment and a stated purpose. He then proposed to show a “throne bed” that is a throne by day and a bed by night.
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Windsor Castle
Victoria
Flo
San Francisco
Death of Street Peddler From Lacing String
A Washington street peddler selling shoe lacings died after the string around his neck caused a cold and pneumonia. He had a strong night selling up to four pats, and the rapid ch ange led to his death.
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Washington
Boston
School Notes and Local Civic Reports from Bloomington
Lee Torphy returns to school after a week absent while Oscar Edwards recovers from recent injury. A Friday April fourth program is arranged by Miss Knox with a rehearsal after study of the first part. The National Klks Home will be located at Bedford Virginia.
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Bedford
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South Bend
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Indianapolis
Linton
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Washington
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Bloomington
Salem
Mitchell
Orleans
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St. Louis
Nugent Dies After Illness. Rites Held At Mitchell
Levi A. Nugent, longtime Republican, died Saturday morning after a two week illness. He leaves a wife, three daughters, two sons, and many friends. Funeral conducted by Rev J ron of Mitchell M E church. G A R took charge of the remains. Sympathy extended to the family.
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Levi A. Nugent
Nugent
J. Ron
M. EH. Church
Mitchell
James B. Davis
Louisville
L. S. McMurtry
G. W. Phipps
Colce
Wesley Chapel
Epworth
William Mann
Charley Litton
O. F. D. Men
Wilkinson
Pinhook News Notes From Bedford District Busy Week
Local column recounts daily activities across Pinhook and nearby towns. Mentions deliveries for 250 dollars, hauling corn to Bedford, singing classes led by Squire Dixon, and residents visiting Mitchell, Bedford, Ft Ritner, and Buddha. A large Sunday School event reports 3800 attendees with three smallpox cases.
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Squire
John Dixon
Mitchell
Isaac Crawford
Son Otis
Bedford
J. A
C. M. Brooking
Root
D. CG. Brooking
A. J. Myers
Brooking
Speer
D. A. Crawford
Leonard Crawford
Robert Brooking
Mr. Holman
S.E. Haws
Oscar Thomas
Ralph Whitted
Trinity
Geo. H. Root
Buddha
David Root
James Doddson
William Tennell
Zade Thomas
J. H. Beaver
Brim
Henry Brooking
J. C. Brooking
Theo Allen
Henry Mills
Mary Cornelius
Indianapolis
Robert Mathis
Ft. Ritner
D. B. Beaver
Oliver
Aaron Mitchell
D.l
W. A. Crawford
Robert Ingle
William Gregory
Peter Mathis
H. W. Ingle
J. L. Crawford
Fannie Hadley
Kate Speer
Stillwell Crawford
Abbie Mathis
Matthew Mathis
W. O. Mitchell
James Sallee
Tunnelton
William Box
William Guthrie
Daviess County
Willis Williams
Bono
Dee Campbell
Della Kern
Mary Cornelus
Kate Sherrill
Andrew Fienderson
Leesville
Jerome Launis
Oolitic
James Proctor
Hugh Cootz
Ella Beaver
Clema Crawford
Messrs
C E. Allen
C. E. Crawford
Tom Root
Local Notes From Bedford Area and Advertisements
Local items detail visits and departures of residents including Stella Carter and Emma Morrow, church and league activities, land and farming plans at the old Thomas homestead, and real estate talks. A final settlement of Mary Thomas's heirs is noted as peaceful and respectful, with community updates about meetings and rates for rail travel to California events.
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Ralph Whitted
Henry Mills
Stella Carter
Bedford
Charley Lights
Sullivan County
Emma Morrow
Heltonville
John Hawkins
Herbert Whitted
Erie
Homer Day
G. B. Cooper
Eliza Cupp
Chas
Thomas
William Duncan
Amy Morrow
George Cooper
Francis
Mary Thomas
Eugene Thomas
Bert Batman
Jas. Saliee
Clay
Nannie Duncan
Jno
Hawkins
Charles Thomas
Herb Whitted
Hire
Charley Carter
Fred Howard
Coleman
John Young
Fairfax
Nora Capps
Epworth League
Lizzie Dodd
Ruby Newland
Jas. Dodd
Jnc. Hawkins
Mary Ard
Julia Dodd
Harve McLaughlin
Goldie Cox
Smith
Indianapolis
Arthur Newland
Sleeping Car Line Opens Muncie to Chicago via Multiple Routes
A new sleeping car service begins Saturday March 1 between Muncie and Chicago via C I & E Ry Converse and Pennsylvania Lines. Pullman sleeper departs Muncie 11 45 pm arrives Chicago 7 30 am, berths usable in Muncie until 7 00 am. Return departs Chicago 8 40 pm arrives Muncie 4 00 am.
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Muncie
Chicago
Converse
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Lines
Local updates from Bedford area residents and visitors
Mrs Edward Murray of Indianapolis arrived Monday to visit her sister Mrs Hiram Flinn. Mrs Martha Lee, wife of William M. Lee, died Saturday March 22 and was buried Sunday in Proctor cemetery with a large crowd attending. No trouble to answer travel questions. Southern Indiana Ry ticket agents list rates. H H Roseman G P A.
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Edward Murray
Indianapolis
Hiram Flinn
Elisha Lee
Lafe Williams
Elisha Lea
A. Guthrie
Bedford
Hd Murray
Mitchell
John Speer
Denniston Ridge
John P. Flinn
Ft. Ritner
Lee
Ward Hughes
Bono Township
Cal Boyles
Clark Lick
H. Dixon
Bono
Moses B. Lee
Martha Lee
Proctor
Southern Indiana
H. H. Roseman
G.P. A
Excursion Rates to the West and Northwest 1902
During March and April 1902 the Southern Indiana Ry will sell one way Colonist Excursion tickets to Colorado Idaho Montana Utah Oregon Washington Territory and Wyoming Also one way Settlers rates to Minnesota and North Dakota Before you purchase call on Southern Indiana Railway Ticket Agents or address H H Roseman P A Bedford Ind.
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Southern Indiana Ry
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Idaho
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Utah
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Territory
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Southern Indiana Railway
H. Roseman
P. A
Bedford
Ind
Reduced Rates for West and Northwest Travel in 1902
Pennsylvania Lines offers special one way second class colonist tickets to the West and Northwest during March and April 1902. For fares and schedules, contact Passenger and Ticket Agents of the Pennsylvania Lines.
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Northwest
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Lines
Death of Mrs Hilton’s 6 year old daughter announced
Telegram from Mrs Charles Hilton of Kankakee Illinois informs Mrs James B Wilder of the death of Hilton’s six year old daughter. The communication notes the deceased was formerly Miss Julia Gigerish.
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James B. Wilder
Charles Hilton
Kankakee
Ill
Julia Gigerish
Hilton
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