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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1901

Page

2

Police court report and local updates in city

Walter Stipp and Harry Stovall were arrested after a rear saloon altercation. Stipp pled guilty to assault and battery and was fined $1, with a trial set for Monday on a provocation charge. Stovall faced no charge. Also reported: illnesses, home renovations, a cancer of social notes, and political mentions from Orange county.

Walter Stipp Harry Stovall Teaford South Side Stipp Stephenson Stovall Johnson Monyhan Orange County Courier- Journal

Kemp's Balsam Promoted For Grippe Relief

A remedy for grippe symptoms and prevention of pneumonia by Kemp's Balsam. It purports to loosen coughs and keep lungs clear, with use recommended at first signs. Available from all druggists for 25c and 50c.

April Weather Forecast With Storm Periods And Extremes

The forecast outlines three April storm periods from late March into early April with high temperatures and low barometer bringing rain hail and thunder. It warns of possible tornadic activity between the 1st and 8th, followed by cool downs and potential late snow. A mid month surge of storms continues with electrical and wind risks around the 15th to 21st, then another period around the 24th to 28th under Mercury influence. Overall expect wide heavy rains, cloudbursts, and sharp temperature swings across the month.

Equator

Railroad moves and rail coach praises across Midwest lines

The note details Charles Brownscombe taking a Texas fireman post with his wife to follow later, Don Reed Bass becoming a full engineer after Lafayette exam, and Monon engine transfers: John Crawford to Nos. 5 and 6, Norman Burns to Nos. 3 and 4, John Rough to Nos. 7 and 8. It also mentions Big Four coaches passing Greensburg and a joke about engine hills with a caboose clue.

Chas. Brownscombe Texas Westport Courier John Crawford Harding Norman Burns John Rough Norman Burn

Supreme Court Rules on Distinguishing Ballot Marks

The court ruled that a ballot marked by accident or carelessness can be rejected. In Gregg v Tombaugh the tie for trustee of 1895 was decided by drawing lots after one ballot with three faint ink smears was discarded. Tombaugh had sued for counting that discarded ballot. The court reversed the lower court’s decision.

Supreme Court Benjamin P. Gregg George C. Tombaugh Gregg Tombaugh

Turley sale draws crowd near Bryantsville Thursday

A number of people attended the Turley sale near Bryantsville on Thursday, gathering at the event to view offered goods and participate in the proceedings.

Bryantsville

Postmaster General Smith Seeks No Re Sign

Telegraphic summary notes Postmaster General Smith will not re sign. Reports mention emigration draining Porto Rico of labor to Hawaii Cuba and Ecuador. Also noted are martial law opposition in St Petersburg and a Birmingham tornado death toll of sixteen with $300000 in losses.

Porto Rico Hawaii Cuba Ecuador M. de Witte St. Petersburg China United States Japan Russia

Indianas and Worlds in March News Flash

News briefs from Indianapolis Washington and Manila cover a fatal accident. a 112-year-old Irish immigrant dies. missing persons in Missouri. a police chief sues for property loss. drought and pest threats to Texas crops. Funston captures Aguinaldo. security upgrades for German Emperor. sweet peas planned for McKinley visit. Bryan vs Cleveland clash. Gypsy thefts in Crawfordsville. Hot Springs gambling ban. Turkey's finances and Macedonia tensions. riots over railroad strike. Indiana war monument prep. Ellettsville Bank receivership and Palmer fraud case.

Crawfordsville Ind Hot Springs Ark Belding Davis Mussulmans Macedonia Bulgaria Terre Haute Chicago Illiois Here Lyford Stringer Clinton McKinley Indianapolis California Washington National Guard Indiana Grand Army Harrison May Ltd Durbin

Ringworm disease risks and care advice from Youth's Companion

Ringworm is a contagious skin infection caused by a microscopic parasite forming ring shaped patches on many body parts. It can affect the scalp face and limbs, with greater danger of scalp involvement and hair loss if not treated quickly. Children should stay home from school and use separate towels soaps and brushes. treatment is antiseptic lotion or salve though some cases are hard to cure requiring careful medical effort. The article also cites a moral reflection on use and neglect from Rev Newell Dwight Hillis.

Local society and civic notes from city clerk report

Geo. A. Tindall renovates Dr. Emery’s roof while Rev. C W Chadwick visits friends in the country. A marriage license issued to Henry Wray and Lillie B Mark. The Disciples of Christ congress sits in Lexington Ky with 209 delegates. The Bachelor’s Tennis Club forms with nine members. Officers named: President Ray Boruff Vice President Fred Bowden Treasurer Dan Eckley Manager Alis Lowder. Courts open on West 19th Street. Police contend with hoboes during a recent roundup. five captured and jailed before any harm.

Ray Boruff Fred Bowden Dan Eckley Alis Lowder West 19Th Street

Bryantsville Revival Ends After 26 Days of Service

The Bryantsville M. E. church revival closed after 26 days with 30 additions amid revived interest. The church had no preaching for about three years and counted five members before the meeting. Preachers Asbury and Leveringhaus delivered two strong sermons and locals praise the order and young participants. The piece also notes Michigan City Prison population and related reformatory stats, an obituary for Jesse Skerd, and a religious verse reflecting on death and faith.

Bryantsville M. E Bros. Asbury and Leveringhaus

Death notice for Lucy J Tyre born 1878 in Henry Virginia

Lucy J Tyre of Henry County Virginia born 1878 died March 21 1901. She joined the M E Church at sixteen and remained a faithful member until her death. She loved Sunday school. Her mother a devout church member invited with the church at age 12. Funeral conducted at the home by Rev. Wm Russell.

Lucy J. Tyre Henry, Co Virginia M. EE. Church M. E. Church Wm. Russell

Local notices from Leesville and Medora events

Dr. S W. Smith and Elijah Brock attended the stock sale at Medora last Saturday. Misses Mary and Martha McHargue of Weddleville visited relatives Friday and Saturday. Elder D. W. Brown of Medora preached at Leath erwood and returned home Sunday. No Church of Christ services due to Daniel Sommer meetings at Weddleville started March 28. Brown will preach here first Sunday in April. W H Consalus and wife went to Bedford on business. Dr. S W. Smith made a business trip to Campbellsburg. Saw mill runs full time after idling several weeks. Plowing for oats began in the vicinity last Tuesday.

S. W. Smith Elijah Brock Medora Mary Martha McHargue Weddleville D. W. Brown Leatherwood Church of Christ Daniel Sommer Hid Christ W. H Consalus Bedford Campbellsburg

Preacher Opens Services as Wehddevville Church Grows

Daniel Sommer of Indianapolis began preaching here Saturday and will continue through next Sunday. Two have joined the congregation. T. J. Plummer sold two carloads of fertilizer to area farmers for spring crops. Maple molasses delivered by John Ellison and wife from Fairview. Wayne Weddle and wife of Heighton Hill attended church Sunday. Edd Harrel and Miss Maggie and Lina Louden of Cana attended Sunday evening. C. V. Starr and Miss Oryha Sparksville attended Sunday. School to close next Friday. T. R. Huffines canvassed for Bedford monumental works and Chas. H. Spray for Seymour monumental works last week. Newt and Don Plummer sold match mules to Mr. Shields for 225 dollars.

Daniel Sommer Indianapolis T. J. Plummer John Ellison Fairview Wayne Weddle Heighton Hill Edd Harrel Maggie Lina Louden Cana C. V. Starr Oryha Sparksville T. R. Huffines Bedford Monumental Works Chas. H. Spray Seymour Seymour Monumental Works Newt Don Plummer Shields

Fayetteville Social Notes and Local Visits

Mrs Sarah Veach spent Sunday at Maul Ridge. W I Jordan and wife of Bedford were here Sunday. J R Smith did business in Bedford Wednesday. Opal McCain went to Bedford Saturday. Walter McClellan went to Tripleton Sunday. Gana Boyd and family went to Bedford Wednesday. Albert Cole of Over The Way was here Friday. W L Kern and wife went to Silverville Sunday. B A Kern went to Bedford Tuesday. Miss Minnie Kern of Coxton visited her sister Saturday night. Rev John Williams conducted services at Old Union Sunday. Miss Minnie McClellan visiting relatives at Bedford this week. Several from here attended the last day of school exercises at Maul Ridge Saturday night. Miss Alice Malott spent Sunday with Mrs Orl Ferguson. Miss Minnie McClellan will begin teaching a spring term of school next Monday. Opal Jackson and wife of Over The Way spent Saturday night with the latter's mother here. Brigde Lackey and EB Burton preparing to build new houses. Miss Jeannette Troxell was guest of the Misses Pace of Over The Way Sunday.

Sarah Veach Maul Ridge W. I. Jordan Bedford J. R. Smith Opal McCain Walter McClellan Trippleton Gana Boyd Albert ‘Cole Over the Way W. L. Kern Silverville B. A. Kern Minnie Kern Coxton John Williams Old Union Minnie McClellan Maul’ Ridge Alice Malott Orl Ferguson Opal Jackson Blridge Lackey EB. R. Burton Jeannette Troxell Pace

Sealed Proposals Sought for Roads in Shanswick Township

Lawrence county Indiana invites sealed proposals for the construction of roads in Shanswick Township. Bids will be received by the county auditor and opened at the designated courthouse. Specifications and plans are on file for examination by prospective bidders.

Otior Lawrence Circuit Court State of Indiana Aretas Stipp Shawswick Township Lawrence County Lawrence State of Indiana William E. Stipp Brooks & Brooks Shanswick Township Towi Palestine and Brownstown Vinegar Hill Henderson's Mill Skerd Grave Yard Lawrenceport Heltonville Board of Commissioners John M. Gainey Bedford Said County

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