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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1902

Page

3

Local notes and details from the region

Edward Skerd of Tunnelton and Miss Ora Sheets visited Brownstown and Williams residents report many ill or improving locals. The Brownstown Bank opened May 1 with Ex-Treasurer Alex Gregeris as cashier. Worthington bought land and platted 350 lots to attract new industries. A Monon flat car hauled ore near Bloomington earning 114.58, while Ringling Bros employs over 4000. Washington Sunsets christened a pony at Sipe show. Oldest Vincennes native Louis Watson dies at 93. City council approves J M Waugh sewer bond of 68000. Tom Fitch’s Reaping the Harvest returns to Terre Haute after a successful run.

Marriage licenses and local notices from Fort Ritner area

W A Holland of Ft Ritner was in the city Friday. A license issued to Dee Terrell and Maudie Bowman. Washington county Republicans will hold a convention at Salem on May 31 to nominate a county ticket. Mrs Lewis Cooper of Poplar Bluff Mo visiting her parents in this city. Mr and Mrs Harry Ragsdale returning to Bloomington Ind from Bedford. Capt Hutchings and Lieut Webb of Co H Ind National Guards Bloomington en route to Mitchell. Wm A Ragsdale went to Mitchell to complete sale of a stallion sold for J Crouch of Indianapolis to a company at Mitchell for 1800 dollars. Cy Davis reportedly short by about 4000 dollars in congressional race against Bob Miers.

Washington County Salem Hutchings Lieut. Webb Co. H, Ind. National Guards Bloomington City Mitchell Wm. A. Ragsdale J. C. Crouch Indianapolis

Death of George Hulse Faithfully Acknowledged

A card from Mrs. Emma Hulse expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the illness and death of her son George Hulse. The note notes appreciation and acknowledges community support.

George Hulse Emma Hulse

Small City Notes and Local Happenings

Miss Gertrude Fuquay of Mitchell and Miss Della Beasley of Bryantsville visited friends in the city this weekend. Denton Bass is elected County Truant Officer replacing Geo R Field. Jacob Bossert of Williams ill with heart trouble. Howard McKinney owns a four legged chicken hatched Sunday. Dr F E Stipp left for Michigan City as Parole Board witness. Sam Doman buys insurance firms from Chestnut agency. E R Ferder may not reopen here, eyeing Oklahoma. Summer house project by W H and B F Adams advances near quarry. ten rental houses planned for summer completion. Bloomington Telephone.

W. H B. F. Adams Smithville Adams Bros Bloomington

Remorrhoids Cure Ad Appears in Ad Copy

An old advertisement promotes Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil for piles with instant relief and a permanent cure promised. It offers samples by mail and lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00, sold by druggists or prepaid on receipt.

Humphreys Humphrey’s Medical Co Cor William and John Srs New York

Local notes and moves in town residents and businesses

Ralph Malott accepts position at Morgan and Dodd's grocery. Walter M. Blackwell and Delia M. Sears receive notice. Tillman H. Williams spent Sunday with family. Mort Green’s 8-year-old daughter died and was buried at Green Hill. Sid Bowman relocates to Dilley property on 18th street. Mrs T. V. Albright returns home from Shoals. Mac Huff moves to Mattoon Illinois from Paoli. Miss Dean advertises trimmed hats at cost. Otto Schafer reassigned to Lafayette division. H J Baker attends foreclosure compromise on 14th street improvements. owners pay delinquent assessments.

Mort Green Green Hill H. J. Baker Terre Haute Savings Bank 14Th Street

Reunion of Miss Belle Hodge pupils marks 40 years

Mrs Isis Day hosted a Tuesday gathering at 16th and H streets for former pupils of Miss Belle Hodge later Mrs Chamberlain. The event recalled aging teachers and alumni, with many named attendees from Indianapolis and local families, hoping for another reunion with their revered educator.

Isis Day 16Th H Streets Belle Hodge Chamberlain

Dunihue Company Buy Insurance Business From Chesnut

Chas. H. Dunihue and Co have purchased the insurance business formerly run by James Chesnut and pledge to operate in a modern business like manner. They invite the public to call and see them, whether or not they transact business.

Chas. H. Dunihue & Co James Chesnut

Notice to Farmers and Breeders at Fair Grounds

The Bedford Horse Company reports the imported black Percheron is moved to the Fair Grounds with fees reduced to 15 cents until July 1. Wil helm and Jumbo Jr will finish the season at the Fair Grounds in the new barns. A separate railroad wage talk ends in a 4 cent an hour raise for Monon machinists and union oversight of apprentice work with time and a half overtime. A letter from Forest Richardson mentions the Jesse James shooting site at 1732 Lafayette street with the bloodstains still visible. Admission remains 15 cents for visitors.

Wilhelm and Jumbo, Jr Fair Grounds Bedford Horse Company McDoel The Monon Lafayette Machinists’ Union Jesse Richardson Forest St. Joseph Lafayette Street Jesse James James Bob Ford

City council gains new terms as May elections loom

Henry Splitgerber and other Bloomington councilmen elected Tuesday prepare to take office in September. A.C. Shannon ends cigar business after sixteen robberies. Ringling Brothers circus touts trained animals in Indianapolis as Arkansas insurance rates clash with anti-compact laws.

Smith Arkansas Indiana

Circuit Court Notes From Heltonville and Vicinity

Marion Perkins of Heltonville, 32, was sentenced to Michigan City prison for one to three years on petit larceny. A probate docket was reviewed with confirmations. Roy Beasley pleaded guilty to petit larceny. sentence suspended. Special Judge Robert N. Palmer to try 22 liquor-law cases from Fr Ritner, with proceedings set for Wednesday. Tom Mayfield found guilty for possessing a fish gig. fined five dollars plus costs. Judge Palmer held liquor-law cases for Solon Wilcox and Clark Dixon. four related indictments quashed. Court was briefly suspended to celebrate attorney Will Brooks on the birth of his 12-pound son. Alfred Terrell’s case paused due to a missing witness. an attachment issued for his return. Sheriff Smith sought the witness in Spice Valley Township.

Marion Perkins Heltonville Michigan City Robert N. Palmer Martin Fr. Ritner R N. Palmer Solon Wilcox Clark Dixon Alfred Terrell Smith Spice Valley Township

Commissioner's Court appoints local officials and licenses

Horace G Curry of Marion township named Justice of the Peace. Lee Bailey, son of John S Bailey, becomes a Purdue University student. Milt Myers of Bedford granted a liquor license. Cecil Whitted of Stonington and William J McPike of Heltonville denied licenses. Viewers appointed and an election ordered on gravel roads in Shawnswick township. Marion township gravel road case held up by Circuit Court appeal. I G Ades goes to Louisville. Sheriff Frank Smith travels to Michigan City with Marion Perkins, sentenced to the penitentiary for petit larceny. Homer Rawlins adds a bay window to aid Dr Pritchards' dental office. The Indianapolis Bloomington & Bedford Stone Railway Company incorporated with 500000 capital. Directors include James Oliver, Joseph D Oliver, Ferdinand C Raff, Frank C Nippold, and Michael J Edgeworth. Oliver interests drive railroad venture linked to I ls road partners. lines likely Martinsville through Bloomington and Victor to Switz City, connecting Martinsville with I V at Martinsville.

Horace G. Curry Marion Township Lee Bailey John S. Bailey Purdue University Milt Myers Bedford Cecil Whitted Stonington William J. McPike Heltonville Shawnswick Township Circuit Court Indianapolis Bloomington Martinsville Victor Switz City

School Notes and Local Happenings in Bloomington

Miss Bonnie Davis sister of Marguerite Davis of the Sophomore Class died Monday at her parents home on East 15th Street. Funeral in Columbus Wednesday. The annual Southern Indiana Athletic and Oratorical Association track meet will be at Jordan Field Bloomington May 28. Musical and oratorical contests at Indiana University Mens Gymnasium. A brown algae specimen was donated to the High School by John E. Malott for the geological cabinet. The shirtwaist incident at the High School ended with coats off and approval for boys to appear coatless. A new cement plant near the city will employ 250 workers during construction and 300 to 500 when completed, powered by electricity. A proposed rail line to Switz City threatens the Southern road. the Journal urges support for one local railroad penetrating coal fields.

Bonnie Davis Marguerite Davis East 15Th Street John E. Malott Florida Miss Knox Lehigh-Portland Cement Company Mitchell Bedford Indiana Union Switz City Greene County Indianapolis Indianapolis Journal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nersville McFarlan Terial Guar Sixteenth Street Dussarpd Edward Skerd Tunnelton Bessie Buckles North I Street M. Schofield 18Th Street Miss Ora Sheets Brownstown Theresa Sears North M Street Jacob Bossert Williams W. H. Edwards Carrie Craig Short Mack Chesnut Springville Frank Donica B. F. Milligan C. H. Strupe Frank Garfield Rivervale Kate Halliday H. H. Walls Lycurgus Duncan Ohio River Worthington Nevada Chesnut Lillie Saladee Lawrence Brown Henry P. Pearson Paoli Mr. Pearson E. D. Pearson Orange Starstone Ringling Bros W. E. Stipp Sam Slaughter Leipsic Hor. L. C. Wright Orleans Homer Day Frank M. Cosher Brownstown State Bank Alex Gregeris Hattie Saladee Chas. Hatfield and Baby South P Street Owensburg James Matthews Biggs Withers Johnson West 19Th Street Boruff 15Th Q Streets Ed. Tirey Bryantville Miss Stella Bedford High School Frank Austin Lemon West 17Th Caress East 17Th Sipe Washington James R. Murphy Louisville Chicago Air Line St. Louis Louis Watson Vincennes Ohio and Mississippi Ohio Senate Brotherhood of Railroad J. M. Waugh Waugh J. H. LaPearl Tom Fitch Terre Haute Mr. GaPear R. H. Williams New Opera House Ndiana W. A. Holland Ft Ritner Dee Terrell Maudie Bowman Lewis Cooper Poplar Bluffs, Mo Mrs Julius Mayer This City Harry Ragsdale Tueday Cy Davis Nibbs Bob Miers Loogootee Tribune Huron Washington Herald London Liverpool United States White River Leatherwood Izaak Walton Gertrude Fuquay Della Beasley Bryantsville Bedford Friends Robert Reed 16Th Street Lemuel Sears Fayetteville Denton Bass Geo. R. Field Clarence Cook Spencer Mrs. Babbs Howard McKinney F. E Stipp Parole Board Sam Doman Chestnut Agency Chas. Dunihue & Co E. R. Ferder Oklahoma J. T. Freeland C. L. Boyd C. E. Laughlan O. H. Stewart Syria James B. Clements Sylvester Pollard Billy Williams Ralph Malott Morgan & Dodd Constant Gaussin Fred Davis Gainey & Co Walter M. Blackwell Delia M. Sears Tillman H. Williams Sid Bowman Indian Springs Dilley T. V. Albright Shoals Mac Huff Mattoon, Ill Miss Orleans Herald Otto Schafer Monon Yards New Albany Middle Division Charles H. Strupe J. Hickson Smith John A. Rowe William M. Denniston Lew Ferguson Marshal James McClara Frank M. Russell Henry Hahn Walter G. Owens Louis Richard H Corwin Stone Fred N. Strout Chas. A. Burton Smith V. Williams John Hackett Joe Winterhalter Richard Rowland William Bahr Gus Rhoda Thomas W. Box R Newton R. Thomas August Schultz Gol Il Arcade Eee Aaaepeose Ee Aeferest Seseloves Sewefoer Ae Ees W. P. Malott Eliza Houston Emily Woody Whitted Caddie Houston McKinley Isis Ragsdale McDaniel G. C Houston J. B. Duncan Lottie Rariden Butler Charles H. Thomas Viola Parks Edwards Mollie Carlton Thornton Coleman Duncan Mamie Ragsdale Owens Wilson's Bargain Store Foster's B.B. Marley Henry Splitgerber Salem-Bedford Yard John W. Jones Avoca Funston Kansas Philippines Nancy Fish Emmett Cooper Needmore Milton Finn Red Cross Ind Keil Harrodsburg Ringling Brothers Batty Capt. Webb Prof. Wood Pearl Souder A. C. Shannon Shandon Circuit Court Notes Roy Beasley Tom Mayfield Near Will Brooks Commissioners’ Court I G. Ades Frank Smith Homer Rawlins Rawlins A. Webb R. R. Cos Telephone and Telegraph Cos M. H. Draper Baker's South Side R. ©. Davis Mary S. Richey, Notary Public Benzel Block R H. Williams American Machine Kalamazoo Michigan Losn Holcombe J. W. Trainor East Side Hodge & Ferguson Bedford, Ind Jas. G. Stull Attorney-at-Law Undertakers East Side Square HAMER Northeast Corner Square F. E. Stipp South Street C. H. Emery Alexander & Harris Attorneys-At-Law Gunn
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