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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1901
Page
2
The Lawrence County Joint Stock Agricultural Society met at the Bedford Sheriff's office on the 4th Saturday in April 1901. After electing Wm. M. Dunihue secretary pro tem, the session continued to Saturday May 11, 1901, for further deliberations.
Time officers were elected with Col. A. C. Voris as President and Wm. C. Pitman as Vice President. A list of directors includes Noyes E. Strout, E. B. Stephenson, W. M. Dunihue and others. They convene at the Bedford Sheriff's office on May 18, 1901, to decide leasing to a new company or revive an agricultural fair with modern attractions. The act promises a lively Bedford Fair season.
The Indiana climate and crop bulletin notes cool weather with light, poorly distributed rains delaying some fields while others benefit. Wheat is jointing in the south as rye and barley head. oats are mostly sown and coming up. Potatoes, tobacco nearing transplant in Kentucky border counties, garden truck in fine condition, and fruit trees in bloom with some fruit set falling. Corn planting advances rapidly overall, sheep shearing ended in the south.
At a Pocahontas council gathering Tuesday night in a forest setting, members and visiting Opitsah Tribe braves greeted each other with friendly intent. The event featured short talks, games, a medicine dance, and refreshments of ice cream and cake before adjournment.
Mrs. Alfred C Hamm died at 6 05 p m Tuesday after a illness of several days from a broken hip. She was born June 15 1819 on the Knight farm east of the city and wed Alfred C Hamm December 24 1838. Funeral was held Thursday at 2 pm at the East 16th street residence with burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
Evangelist Austin Sommer from Mitchell spoke in the Church of Christ in the city this week and may continue through next Sunday as his health improves. In other news Governor Durbin received an invitation to attend Indiana Day at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo with his staff, date TBD.
Baccalaureate sermon by Rev James Small at the First Christian Church Sunday evening May 19 at 7 30. Class exercises at the new Stone City Opera House Tuesday evening May 21 at 8.00. Graduating exercises at the Stone City Opera House Wednesday evening May 22 at 8.00.
Judge Henry C. Duncan of Bloomington filed in the Indiana Supreme Court the transcript of the case State on the relation of William V. Payne against the Auditor of Monroe county. Payne, the County Superintendent, argues for an extra $400 after $800 was appropriated for last year, claiming full-time work entitles him to more. The Monroe Circuit Court ruled the Council not obligated to grant the additional funds, prompting the appeal.
Governor Durbin and patriotic groups aim to make the dedication one of Indiana’s great patriotic moments. President McKinley may attend and speak. The proposed date window is July 21 to 28 during the Indiana National Guard encampment, to ensure full state troop participation.
Stories from men returning from Venezuela say they were not hired to develop the asphalt beds for the New York and Bermudez Company but to be armed and deter inquisitive Venezuelans.
Special to MAIL Mitchell May 15 burglars bored a hole above the lock and started another to reach the knob but failed. Mr Moore offers 100 for arrest. Mitchell Horse Thief Detective Association to aide. Moore is a member. Also notes ill health of Henry C Trueblood and Epworth League delegates to Greencastle. Trustees grant Hoosier Telephone franchise and a Georgia line linking system. long distance to outside world. Postmaster General Smith denies retirement talk.
Chicago manufacturers will grant the nine hour work day demanded by machinists, but wage increases will not be given without a fight. Between thirty and forty manufacturers are acting in concert.
A Hawaiian Home Rule commissioner reaches San Francisco with a resolution seeking Gen. Dole’s removal, while a Republican envoy aboard the same steamer presents resolutions endorsing him. In a legislative speech a Home Ruler compares 1893 conditions to present times, naming the Governor as power usurper rather than the ex Queen.
The Lythgoe Bottle Company of Loogootee Martin county is incorporated with a capital of 20000 to manufacture bottles and glassware. Directors include Charles Lythgoe Wm Houghton Patrick B Larkin John C Sproull Joseph Acker man James K Hall Magness J Carpahan and Ziba F Graham all of Loogootee or Washington Daviess county Indiana.
Evangelist Martin spoke last night about baptism defining it as immersion in water. He cited Greek dictionaries Liddell and Scott Cremer Grimm and Thayer showing baptism means immersion or submersion for religious purposes.
Mrs. Sarah Kern and daughter May visited in Bedford. Mrs. Dock Hackler called on Abrs. Wesley Adams on Sunday. Mr. Sherman Callahan and wife of Over the Way spent the day with the mother here. Bud Massey and daughter Jesse Kern went to Bedford. Miss Iva Jordan of Bedford visited relatives here last week. Miss Cora Kern spent Sunday with Caxton relatives. G. W. Reed returned from Bloomington for commencement. Verner Kern and wife went to Bedford. Opal Jackson and wife spent Sunday with Jacksons. Mrs. Moses Love of Bedford stayed several days with relatives here. A large crowd attended commencement. G. C. Davis will paper the Old Union Church house this week.
The War of the Rebellion veterans urge citizens to close businesses and join memorial services on May 30 1901 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Sons of Veterans and Spanish American soldiers are asked to participate with a flag or flowers, and schoolchildren will carry flags or flowers. A full program will appear later.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church hosted a Tuesday evening program in the Sunday school room with readings solos and papers on missionary topics led by Mrs Mollie Moore Mrs Harriet Lemon Miss Ella Mitchell Mrs Margaret Pearson and others A new black hack for President McKinley drew attention along with local social notes including visits from Miss Hattie Harveston Mr Nat Cottom and Mr Ralph Donihue The Christian endeavorers plan a strawberry and ice cream festival and an A M E church festival is announced with Miss Fannie Larter and Mr Dan Frye on Curry Corner CLR
WEDDLEVILLE residents invite all to an ice cream festival next Saturday night May 18 on the school house lawn. Music by Pearidge orchestra and various refreshments will be offered. Details mention local civic events and a nearby court appearance.
George W. Spear as administrator for Frank Teague's estate sues Perry Matthews Buskirk Stone Company for 10000 in damages. The claim states a 1400 pound stone rolled from an embankment crushing Teague while working at the quarry on April 16.
Telegraphic news reports a settlement on Northern Pacific control. The president cancels a Northwest trip due to Mrs. McKinley’s critical illness and remains at her side in Washington as doctors treat her. Indiana stay of execution delays Keith’s hanging to November 15.
Long railroad item details changes at B O branches. Conductor Al James away. Lon Terrell in charge. Wea creek bridge damaged by fire from engine cinders. W R Woodward visits from Monon, now in California building railroads. Indiana repair shop near Terre Haute advances. 20 miles of track laid Lind en to Quincy. Southern Indiana day coaches 47 and 50 repainted for excursion. Monon train 83 Chicago to Indianapolis fastest on Indiana roads. Pennsylvania Railroad increases stake in Baltimore and Ohio control. Southern Indiana short 500 stone cars for Bedford shipment. Monon unveils fine new Louisville Chicago train with parlor, women, smoker cars.
Tonight large meetings across several locations point to Captain Garrigus winning the Department Commander post tomorrow. The veterans parade and auxiliary units drew an estimated 25 000 spectators with about 2500 bands, carriages, and participants. The ideal weather and smooth ceremonies included cheering schoolchildren along the march route.
The article notes a nine two seating capacity railroad coach with carved quartered oak interior and rattan upholstery. It is wide vestibuled and steam heated, lit by Pintsch gas, and features Pullman window transoms. construction by Falls City Car Works at Jeffersonville.
Bono opens a general store in the old brick building adding a second in town. Frank Young named next post master. Young tours oil field finds a well equipped developing machine expected to operate continuously. Charles McCaffey of Logansport is the lessee. Farmers plant corn as Becchae Dixon and wife visit from Tannelton.
A list of excursion fares and reduced rates on the certificate plan to various meetings in 1901 including United Presbyterian Church General Assembly Des Moines Kansas City and Indiana associations. Also notices for Epworth League Bloom ington District Green cast le Winona Lake and German Baptist Brethren Conference Lincoln and Vandalia Line decorations. Includes a local note Bert Coffey's return from Spencer.
The Junior Class held a farewell party Wednesday for departing Bedford High teachers. Games including carroms, whist, and euchre filled the evening with rivalries as Prof. Turner, Mr. Jordan, Mr. Guthrie, and Miss Knox stood out. Refreshments followed at 10:30, and several teachers attended along with Superintendent W. E. Alexander. Rev Chas Asbury and Miss Ethel Hamer returned from Greencastle after attending the Epworth League Convention.
Fort Ritner and nearby towns see a parade of visitors and residents during the week. Names include Robertson of Campbellsville, Fields, Guthrie and family, Dixon, Fullen, Beavers, Beckham, Ingle, Dunlap, Route, Knight, Sharp, Dr. Smith, Newkirk, Lee, Holland, Flinn, and others from Pinhook Shiloh Sparksville Bedford Leesville Tunnelton.
Mrs. Marshall Faucett and daughter shop in Stone City Monday. Mr. Stanford Mar sey and wife travel to Fayetteville for summer at daughter Mrs. Jesse Kern. Orval Rainbolt attends Bethel church. Everett Wilson moves into Betty Holmes’s house with wife. Ira Nealis on sick list. Faucett and Alva Walker own new bicycles. Sam Loder visits Jonesboro. W S Wells party at Joe Armstrong’s. Uncle Ann Armstrong grows a fine melon patch. Modern Woodmen Spring ville lodge prepares Laura the Pauper and Hans Von Smash show with music.
Complaint filed in Lawrence Circuit Court case 4345 seeks reform deeds and quiet title to real estate with nonresident heirs named as necessary parties. Defendants must appear by May first term at Bedford Court House or be defaulted. attorney Thomas J. Brooks swears to the affidavit.
Notice to residents of Dark Hollow Indiana that Martin C Ridge will apply to Lawrence county Board of Commissioners on the first Monday in June 1901 for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking. Location at lower south room of a frame building on the southeast corner described parcel in Indian Creek Township own by Amanda J Ridge. Dark Hollow Ind May 10 1901.
Complaint No 4377 filed by Brooks Brooks seeks partition of real estate against John Flinn Jesse Flinn James A Flinn William F Flinn and the unknown heirs of Winfield Flinn. Non resident defendants are summoned to appear at the September term in Bedford Indiana to answer or demur. Clerk Boone Leonard records April 29 1901.
Harve y S Dixon as Administrator of Mary M Dixon deceased has filed his account in final settlement. The Circuit Court will examine the account on May 6, 1901. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Crooke & Crooke Attorneys.
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