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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1901

Page

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Bedford People Lawing In Kentucky

Bedford Bowling Green Stone Company sues to restrain Owens and Meyler over railroad rights to move quarry stone. suit seeks 10,000 damages for alleged interference with a Memphis Junction to quarry line. Omans claim a right of way for their quarry.

Bowling Green Bedford Bowling Green Stone Company White Stone Bear Here Warren Circuit John Owman Springwater Distillery Company R. J. Meyler Memphis Junction John Oman Omans Springwater Distillery Cmpany Istillery Company Meyler Stone Company L. and N. Railroad Comany edford-Bowling Green Louisville Ad Bedford, Ind Bedford

Three Deaths in One Family in Ten Days Near Woods Ferry

Miss Tirey and her mother Mrs Geo Tirey died of pneumonia within days of each other. Cora Tirey a niece also died of consumption. Mrs Clay Tirey was ill but improving. The family lived five miles south on Woods Ferry road. Robert Frost and wife of Denver visited relatives in the area and went to Avoca to see Mrs Harvey Lemonds, accompanied by his mother Mrs Louise Frost.

Ohio Shopshire Ballou Shelby Co R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Bass Cemetery Miss Tirey Geo. Tirey Cora Tirey Clay Tirey Here Woods’ Ferry Road Robert Frost Denver Col Bloomington Avoca Harvey Lemonds Louise Frost Paul Short Springville Canada Frank Stannard Paul Mr. Short

Crittenden Woman Praises Dr. King's New Discovery

Mrs J Snider of Crittenden Kentucky recalls her baby being saved from danger after a severe coughing episode. She credits Dr King s New Discovery with quick relief and lasting cure for croup and whooping cough and says it cured her chronic bronchial trouble. Trial bottles free at Messick Dodds.

Messick & Dodds

Dr W C Taylor to Lecture at First Baptist Church

Indiana polis preacher Dr W C Taylor who assisted at special meetings last fall will lecture at the First Baptist Church Tuesday evening April 2 on Tenting Among the Holy Hills an account of travels in Palestine. State Geologist Blatchley notes a cut diamond found in Brown county valued about 80 and questions its origin from Hudson Bay region during the glacier period. Marshal James Jones receives 5000 of a 250 reward in the Lantz murder case. Meek Stone gets the balance after expenses. Steam shovel shipped to Tennessee. B&O and Fishing Creek branch work progresses with wagon road changes at Lawrenceport.

W. C. Taylor Indianapolis First Baptist Church Holy Hills Palestine Taylor Blatchley Brown County Department of the Interior Hudson Bay James Jones Frank Lantz Meek Stone Jones Tennessee Fishing Creek Lawrenceport Mitchell Commercial

Accidental Shooting­l From Hamp Shrout’s Family Home

A 17 year old boy fired a self acting 32 caliber revolver at his younger brother during a Sunday incident near Crosslane School. The wound entered the nose and neck, then lodged under the ribs in the right breast. Walter Shrout bled but is reported to be improving. The report includes local church notes and business updates from Norman, Mitchell, and Fairfax.

Hamp Shrout Crosslane John Walter

Vindicator reports Pain Balm relief for rheumatism

The editor of the Vindicator in Rutherfordton North Carolina testifies to Pain Balm easing rheumatic shoulder pain after ten days and curing thigh joint pain overnight. W C Elliott offers the product for sale.

Vindicator Rutherfordton N. C Chamberlain W. C. Elliott

Closing Exercises at Dunlavey School Draw Large Crowd

The Dunlavey School held closing exercises March 20 amid blustery weather with large attendance from nearby schools. Music by Claude Phillips Dawson Phillips Marl Fidler accompanied by student declamations by Julia Dodd Goldie Cox Hisse Hawkins Vey Hawkins Helen Thomas five year old performer Gertie Fidler Maude Bowman Nellie Quacken bush and Suter Bowman. Mary Day’s term praised as profitable and popular.

Dunlavey Messrs Claude Dawson Phillips Marl Fidler Julia Dodd Goldie Cox Little Brick Hisse Vey Hawkins Crawford School Helen Thomas Christopher School Gertie Fidler Maude Bowman Suter Bowman Nellie Quackenbush Mary Day

Missionary Society to Host Thanks Offering Evening

The Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church will hold its annual Thanks offering on Wednesday March 27 at 7 30 p m. Miss Mary Mullen a missionary from Africa will speak about her work and her escape from cannibals and tell how she was rescued.

Electric Bitters Cited As Cure for Woman Ailments

A promotional tale claims Electric Bitters relieve backache headaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizzy spells. Mrs Phebe Cherley of Peterson Indiana says kidney trouble and a lame back kept her from dressing but Bitters cured her at 78, enabling full housework. It claims to overcome constipation improve appetite and health. price 50c at Messick & Dodd.

Phebe Cherley Peterson, In Messick & Dodd

Winter Wheat Conditions Reported Across States

R G Dun notes generally favorable winter wheat conditions with reduced Ohio Kentucky Indiana and Illinois acreage from last year and fears of Hessian fly damage if dry weather continues. Some sections report winter-kill in Illinois Kentucky and Tennessee. James Davis sentenced to the Reformatory for nitroglycerine possession. judge offers possible mercy if innocence proven. Will R Martin travels to Indianapolis on business.

R. G. Dun Ohio Kentucky Indiana Illinois Tennessee James Davis Reformatory Smith Martin Davis

Fine Horses of Lawrence County and Locust Warning

Lawrence county hosts Morgan and Messenger breed descendants led by Black Hawk Morgan Wilhelm 19254 and Ethan Allen Daniel Lambert lines, praised for endurance and roadster qualities. State Geologist Blatchley warns seventeen year locusts will damage young orchards next year, advising growers to delay new plantings and protect trees.

Lawrence County Vermont Black Hawk” Morgan Jesse A. Mitchell Black Frank Dan Vorhees Morgan New England Randolph Springfield Mass Justice Morgan Justin Morgan East Sartford Conn Delaney Long Island Kitng’s Bridge Lloyd’s Traveller Byerly Turk Herod Traveller Wildair England Chelsea Sherman Morgan Sherman Black Hawk New Brunswick Ethan Allen Ethan Alen Daniel Lambert Fanny Vook Abdallah Messenger Rysdyk Billy Mitchell Wilhelm Flying Childers Blaze Sampson United States Mambrino Wilkeses Onward Red Wilkes Allerton Axtell Joe Patchen John R. Gentry Wilkes Belmonts Almonts Nutwoods McGregors Crescens Nutwood Phallus Boy Springville Stannards al Hamers and Calmores Mitchell Burnham Douglas L. Burton Frank Pitman Mr. Burton Morgan Messenger Black Hawk Morgan Blatchley Indiana

Death of Jesse A Ikerd 85 years old

Uncle Jesse A Ikerd longtime citizen died at his home east of town Sunday forenoon. He was buried at Leatherwood at 11 o clock Monday morning with Elder Small conducting services. He was 85 years of age.

Jesse A. Ikerd Leatherwood Small Mr. Ikerd

Bucklen Arnica Salve Cures Sores and Skin Ailments

A short notice claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve clears sores blotches pimples eruptions fever sores boils ulcers carbuncles felons and stops cuts burns scalds and piles with guaranteed cure for 25c at Messick and Dodd. Robert Anderson of Harrodsburg visited the city Monday.

Messick & Dodd

Stone City Light and Power Co. Incorporation Filed

Articles of incorporation were filed with the Recorder on Monday. Directors listed include Thomas F.P. Barrett Edward McSweeney Jane E. Boruff James B. Pitts and Thomas O. Daggy. The company aims to manufacture electricity for lighting heating and power. Capital stock set at $100,000.

Recorder Thomas FP. Barrett Edward McSweeney Janes E. Boruff James B. Pitts Thomas O. Daggy

Druggist Offers Refund on Stomach and Liver Tablets

WwW. C. Elliott the druggist will refund your money if not satisfied after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They cure disorders of the stomach biliousness constipation and headache. Price 25 cents. Samples free. Walter N. Culmer of Springville Sunday ed in this city.

C. Elliott Chamberlain

Old Soldier's Experience Promotes New Life Pills

A civil war veteran from Winchester Indiana attests his wife cured after using Dr King's New Life Pills. He says they worked wonders for her health and credits the medicine. Sold for 25 cents at Messick and Dodd's drug store.

M. M. Austin Winchester Ind

Pension increases for three ex soldiers reported

Pension attorney A W Jones of Mitchell secured monthly increases for three veterans. William D Steel of Heltonville rises from eight to twelve dollars, Isaac R Taylor of Red Cross from ten to twelve, and General H Hooppiegarner of Port Ritner from twelve to seventeen. Also two additions reported at First M E Church Sunday services with baptisms by sprinkling and large attendance. Mr S T Runnels led the afternoon class meeting and a number were present.

John Huber New Albany M. E Severinghaus Hub A.W. Jones Mitchell William D. Steel Heltonville Isaac R. Taylor Red Cross General H. Hooppiegarner Port Ritner Bowman S. T. Runnels

Petersburg Baker Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy

F P Mor an of Petersburg Va endorses Chamberlain s Cough Remedy for children and whooping cough noting it contains no opium or harmful drug. The article also reports local church services, a new Pentecost building project in Indianapolis, and residents traveling for personal business.

Chamberlain F.P. Moran Petersburg W. G. Elliott

Salem Bedford stone mills renamed and expanded with night shifts

The Salem Bedford stone mills become P.M. & B. Mill No.1 and P.M. & B. Mill No.2 under new leasing. M. F. Brooks is General Superintendent, Frank Knobel oversees Kann mill. Mills add gangs of saws and planers, while other regional mills expand operations. Dark Hollow quarry to run overtime starting April 1.

Salem-Bedford Kann M. F. Brooks Frank Knobel Furst-Kerber Bedford Quarries Co Hoosier Oolitic Dark Hollow Norton-Reed Reeds Station Hoosier Quarries Co Dark Hollow Quarry

Bedford Seniors Enjoy Sugar Stir Off Hay Ride

The Bedford High School Senior Class rode a hay wagon Friday night March 22 to Samuel Simpson's home in Shanswick for a sugar stir-off and a joyful gathering. Riders included E A Turner teacher Miss Beulah Bowman Eddie Lister Lottie Dussard Mabelle Campbell Bessie Smith Emma Overton Stella Deckard Maude Deckard Leah Conklin Earl McPheeters Stilson Judah John Dussard Henry Johnson driver. They returned late wishing for many more such hay rides.

Bedford High School Samuel Simpson Shanswick E. A. Turner Beulah Bowman Eddie Lister Lottie Dussard Mabelle Campbell Bessie Smith Emma Overton Stella Deckard Maude Deckard Leah Conklin Earl McPheet

Court notes show King cases and a homicide incident

King versus the estate of King yields a $50 judgment for the plaintiff while another King matter and the Grayson estate case are under court review. Edward King sues the estate of Robert King for $1,800. Fri day trial. James Davis, a nitroglycerine hobo, gets 2 to 14 years for possessing the explosive. Henry Brown faces weapons charges after threats at the Avenue Hotel. Several local residents and events are listed, with marriages, job moves, and a reported sanitary sewer proposal. Grant Bailey at Bedford allegedly overdosed on morphine, entering a critical yet improving condition after hospital care.

Henry Brown Avenue Hotel Brown Henry Hirscher Kann Bloomington Grant Bailey

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Bedford People Homer Carr Ahala Steele Aymansville Mich Thehilippines Philipine Islands Fort Wayne Hunel Cal THE Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta, Ga John Shrout J.M. Weddle Norman C. W. Chadwick Miss Sears Yy” Society Bert Coffey R. M. Bareford Bareford & Sons Dugan Cut Stone Co M. N. Moore Bareford Dinkelspiel Curtis Mitchell Fairfax Telephone R. Thompson Dr. Woolery W. C. Sowder Bartlettsville Norman & Bartlett G. W. Cracraft Chapelhill Fairfax Allen’s Creek Smithville Harrodsburg Guthrie Limestone Heltonville News Dunlavey School Will R. Martin Black Hawks Robert Anderson City Stone City Light, Heat and Power Co Walter N. Culmer Homer Dillman Lew Nolan John Braha George Jenkins Walter Edwards William Johnson William Leudtke Grant Roberts 6Th Bedford District S. S J. B. Talbert Winona Misa Swift Specific CO Atlanta Circuit Court Notes King Grayson Estate Edward King Robert King Ruth Alexander Opera House John Faubion Lizzie Johnston Indian Springs Frank Day Leesville I Street J. W. Harris J. D. Alexander Hugh Murphy Mr. Murphy James Matthews Trinity Springs Wm. T. Deford Blanche P. Cain John EB. Allen Sorelda B. Root George Sharum Blue Hole Chrisler Martin Clark North H Street William T. DeFord
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