Railroad Racket Promises and Accidents in Indiana Rail Lines
Engine 26 is being rebuilt at S L Shops and Belt engine No 3 now bears S I lettering in the yards. A Jasper county man sues the railroad over a killed cow with the train schedule cited in defense. Bedford quarries begin shipments boosting Monon and Southern Indiana freight. Belt Engine No 2 to be relettered Southern Indiana. belt coaches to be overhauled. Engine 31 derailed near Reeds due to track expansion. no injuries. Former Southern Indiana stenographer Overton leaves for Clover Leaf in St Louis. Davis to replace him. Whiteman, hurt in Big Four crash at Terre Haute, visits West. Monon may be sold jointly to Pennsylvania Railroad and Big Four. new time card to reduce Bloomington Lafayette travel. Snakes found by Joe Goss on S S railroad between Hebbora and Odon. Southern Indiana completes coal chute foundations and builds a sand house with chute delivery. Monon orders two switch engines, new passenger engines. lines improved. Linton area gears for railroad town growth as Monon directors buy coal lands. B B branch to Linton mines considered. Monon issues bulletins prohibiting mail carry by trainmen on sections without mail service. postal officials say it may violate law. Wade Mason visits Springville after working at Model restaurant.
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Monon
Chicago
Lafayette
Louisville
Linton
John R. Walsh
Southern Indiana Railroad
S. I
Faris
Tribune
First Post Office
Walsh
S. R. Hamill
S.I
Terre Haute
Indiana
Central Labor Union of
Harrison
Havana
Yorktown
Ind
Tobe Hert
Taylor
Birmingham
Ala
Columbus
Central Georgia
Washington
Congress
Philippines
Union Station
Elnora
Southern
H. H. Roseman
G. P
T. A. Bedford
Cuban Platt amendment outlook and early war news
The telegraph notes broad expectation that the Cuban Constitutional Convention will approve the Platt amendment. It also reports on Indiana farm conditions, labor laws proposals in Louisville, and notable Civil War and postwar figures including former President Harrison and Nurse Katherine McGee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Tribune
MAIL
Cheap rail rates for Indiana events in 1901
Railway promotions list round trip fares or reduced rates for multiple Indiana groups and events. Dates cover April to May 1901 with Monon and Southern Indiana Railway offerings for travelers to Vincennes Logansport Muncie Indianapolis Buffalo and Fortville areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers Protective Association of Indiana
Vincennes
Ind
Southern Indiana Railway
Grand Army of the Republic and
Woman’s Relief Corps
Department of Indiana
Logansport
Free and Accepted Masons of Indiana Grand Lodge
Indianapolis
Knights Templar of
Indiana Grand Commandry
Muncie
Oselling
H.H Roseman
Buffalo
N. Y
H. H. Roseman
G. Pl&t. A
Cure Rheumatism With Cod Liver Oil Emulsion
Doctors promote Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil for rheumatism though cure hinges on stopping the disease cause. The ad asserts the diet and digestion relate to the condition and claims the emulsion helps the body restore health if not harming it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Bedford closes lease on Kann Stone Mill for immediate operation
Bedford parties have leased the Kann stone mill and will begin operating it at once. Dee Campbell has taken a position with the IG Ades clothing establishment and is described as an experienced clothing expert and gentleman who will be a valuable asset to his employer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Dee Campbell
IG Ades Clothing Establishment
Mr. Campbell
Windstorm and theft plague Crawfordsville area
Reported misfortunes include a windstorm near Crawfordsville causing thousands in damages with barns fences trees and wind pumps blown away. A separate incident notes a fireless smoke house burglary stealing two barns and a shoulder during William Ikerd’s absence. A Chicago repairman assessed a 36 inch belt at the Oolitic Stone Mill worth about 1800, halting operations for two days. Dr. Joseph Gardner spoke at First M and E church on Red Cross aid and Johnstown Cuba relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ikerd
East 17Th Street
Jesse Ikerd
Chicago
Joseph Gardner
Red Cross Society
Johnstown
Cuba
Crawfordsville
Ind
East Fountain
Montgomery
Livengood
Talbott
Nation Seeks Saloon Redress. Protests Name Use
Carrie Nation visited a St Louis saloon named Nation to protest use of her name. Proprietor warned he would kill her if she tried to smash the place. The report notes U S notice of Russia backed action and a Chinese indemnity discussion with anticipated revenue figures and expense cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Nation
St. Louis
Nation
Mrs. Nation
Quiet Wedding and Murder Echo from Louisville
Fillion and Miss Mabel Prosser wed secretly on February 14 at Rev. F A Hutcher’s residence. Ed Hoffman, accused killer Charley Callahan, is celebrated by locals who fill the court with support and a rose filled cell as defense funds are raised. the sister remains mentally distressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Prosser
Ed. H. Fillion
Mr. Fillion
Bedford
Mitchell
Mitchell Tribune
Louisville
Ed Hoffman
Charley Callahan
Buckley
Hoffman
Bedford Post Office Unclaimed Letters Listed For Week
Unclaimed letters advertised for the week ending March 23 1901 include Blider Miss Messie Chastain Mrs Effie Clark Miss Arada Crafton Emma Fowler Louisa Frost Mrs G W Haggett Miss Minnie Jackman Mrs Laura Johnson Mrs Sarah Long Mrs Mary Montgomery Mrs J T Speare Alice and others. Local residents are urged to claim these items by advertising and contacting Winson V Williams P M. Additional notes report various community notices and local movements in Bedford including auctions and arrivals.
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Bedford
Blider
Messie
Chastain
Effie. Clark
Arada
Crafton
Emma
Fowler
Louisa
Frost
G. W. Haggett
Minnie
Jackman
Laura. Johnson
Sarah. Long
Mary
Montgomery
J. T. Speare
Alice
End of Mr. B. E. Smith's Second School
March 20 1901 marks the close of the second school led by Mr. B E Smith at this place after a 130 day term. Teachers and patrons praised his tireless work and the students enjoyed a feast and declamations in a community sendoff. A VISITOR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Smith
Smith
Local Court Case and Movements Around Fort Ritner
John W. Harris of Tunnelton and Beavers attended Monday proceedings for a suit between J T Bowling and an opposing party. Judgment awarded $1.25 plus $7.50 costs. Residents Ephram Edwards Henry Beavers and others moved residences around the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Harris
Tunnelton
Beavers
J. T. Bowling
J. H
F. M. Dixon
Ephram Edwards
Guthrie’s Place
Tunneltonson County
Henry Beavers
Dixon
Wm. McKinney
Park’s
B. Lee
John Reynolds
Arthur Dixon
Bedford
Annaton
S W. Smith
Bellsburg
Leesville
Arthur Newby
Bedford Perry
Honest Medicine For LaGripp Candidate
George W Waitt of South Gardiner Maine testifies that Chamberlains Cough Remedy relieved his cough cold chills and grip after trying many worthless products He praises the medicine and its makers and notes one bottle cured him Sold by W C Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Waitt
South Gardiner
Chamberlain
W. C. Elliott
Pinhook News Briefs Highlight Local Life and Commerce
Farmers prepare to sow oats and tend gardens while sawyer Mason reports steady mill business and a yard full of logs. Social notes recount weddings, visits, church Sundays, and neighborly calls. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver tablets advertised with samples and guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Allen
Crawford
Bedford
D. B. Beavers
Maudie
Josie Mathes
Jennie
Nellie Dixon
Mason
Clema Crawford
Cyrus Allen -Wenot
Trinity Church
J. L. Crawford
Jobn Allen
Belle Root
Squire Dixon
D. L
T. J. Filton
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Humphreys” Medicine Co
Will John Sts
New York
Druxgiste
Siumphreys' Med. CO
Cor. William & Dobm Sts
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S. L
Jasper County
Railroad
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Reeds
F. S. Overton
R. H. Davis
Mr. Overton
Johns Whiteman
Maude Smithers
West 13Th St
Whiteman
Wabash Bridge
Pennsylvania Railroad
Big Four
Bloomington
Joe Goss
S. S
Hehbora
Odon
Goss
Elnora News
United States
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The
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Midland Road
Wade Mason
Model Restaurant
Springville
Telegraphic News
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Clark County
War Department
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State of
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Henry Summers
Alfordsville
Fairbanks
McKinley
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Mexico
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Los Angeles
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Vera Cruz
Utah
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Society of Political Study
Sim Bryant
Reformatory
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Reform School
Alex Bell
William Swank
Bryant
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Padgett
Caleb Cobb
Stephenson
Monroe
Butler
Monticello
Colfax
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Montpelier
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Rushville
Greensburg
Mt. Vernon
Scottsburg
H. P. Radley
G. A
Greencastle Junction
H. P. RapDwney
Tal
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
N.Y
Edisons Phonograph
Russia
McLeavy Brown
Curtis Mitchell
Fairfax
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China
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John
Cummings
James
Garris
W. A. Fields
Eph. Hinkle
Jim
Hollers
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Meek
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J.B. Morson
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Nowling
Charley
Randolph
Willie
Richard
Edd
James J. Taylor
Samuel
Zelma
Jonathan Dodds
Mack Dodds
Sg Atecet
Elttbee
Fred Dillard
Kansas
Andy Dodds
Buddha
George Black
Leroy Mikles
Charley Kindred
Erie
Albert Fountain
Thornt Dodds
Mooney
Sugar Greek School
Fort Ritner
Lotta Johnson
Lizzie Johnston
Vandalia
Limedale
Sun
St Louis
Effingham
Indianapols
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Weekly Gazette
Commercial Tribune
News of the World
Tion
the Commercial Tribune Co
Cincinnati
Weekly Mail
Cincinnati Weekly Gazette
Bedford Weekly Mail
the People’s
National Family Newspaper
Weekly Tribune
Agricultural Department
Great Republican Paper of America
Globe-Democrat
Globe Printing CO
the Mail
Daily Globe-Democrat
West
Beehunter
Binora
Indian Springs
Wom
P.M
Val
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North Round Trains
PLM
Taylor Byers
Fayetteville
Loa
Chicago Lafayette
North Bound
Switz
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Pullman
Bepford
Rivervale
Mithell
River Vale
Keach
W. Ry
GEO. B. Wareel Ass'tg
Ore. Pe
Brooks & Brooks
Bedford, Indiana
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