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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1901
Page
4
Advertising copy touts Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil as a cure for piles burns inflamed breasts chapped hands fever blisters and more. It offers three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 with druggist or prepaid mail service from Humphreys Medical Co New York.
Two hundred thousand freshwater fish including pike perch and bass arrived Monday afternoon over Southern Indiana from Aurora. Deputy Fish Commissioner oversaw the consignment to Lawrence county parties with half sent to M. F. Dunn and Fred Fletcher for Salt Creek and half to those releasing in White River. The fish were two days old, about half an inch long, and swam in the live water inside the cans.
Evangelist Martin addressed three audiences in a Sunday revival at the new Bedford church. He preached on salvation outside the church and on Christian diseases, drawing a packed audience and citing scripture. The afternoon talk on manhood drew hundreds, while the evening service reached full capacity with a fervent message on entering Christ through the church.
A preacher describes salvation as entering Christ and joining the body of Christ the church. He portrays the Old Ship of Zion sailing down time with Christ aboard urging people to board before the vessel leaves. The sermon emphasizes commitment and timely choice.
Remaining in the Bedford Post Office unclaimed advertised for week ending May 11 1901 are ladies Corbin Pearl Lake Ellis Miss Lizzie Indeman Miss Elsie Johnson Mrs Mat E Scennes Miss Minnie Star Laura Tolbert Miss Zora Tredway Ida Walters Miss Martha GENTLEMEN Russell Thomas Crawford David A Eaton Oscar O Ennis F W Fish Aylett Long L E McFall Jas Mitchell Thomas Murphy H EB Potterger Samuel Walters A E Walters Sol Persons calling for above letters please say advertised. John Riddle Bloomfield Prosecutor Greene Sullivan counties in city Monday Chicago on legal business.
A long wrap of railroad news highlights Monon incidents in Bedford and Vincennes with engine overhauls, personnel transfers, new trains, and depot plans. Reports include a fatal riding accident at Buckskin Bills Wild West show, shifted yard work, and legal cases stemming from train incidents.
The Bedford Hotel is proposed for a 74 by 180 foot lot on 15th street east of the Stone City Opera House. The design follows the modern Parisian Renaissance style with Bedford stone and plate glass, four ground floor storefronts, and forty nine hotel rooms. The project would be a highly creditable addition to Bedford if plans succeed.
In a Sunday ball game at Toledo, Wicker fanned 11 with only five hits off him. Toledo won after Dayton catcher Smink was disabled. Rev. L. A. Gould of Shelbyville preached two sermons at the Baptist church, morning and evening, with good attendance.
High School teachers hosted a May 11 reception and banquet for the graduating class of 1901 with music speeches and class yells. Freshman and Sophomore hayride rival yells occurred near Doman. late refreshments followed, and the group visited Krenke's Bazaar for more amusements.
In Pinhook area farmers largely plant corn with many already finished. Local visits include Walter Spear and family to Aaron Mitchell and family. Several residents attend Bedford events, court, and lodge in Tunnelton. A child of Curtis Guthrie died from hopping cough and pneumonia. burial at Pinhook cemetery. Multiple social visits and illnesses noted among Crawford, Brooking, Haw, and Williams families. Uncle Brown to speak Sunday at Pinhook. Charley Crawford ill.
Miss Zella Thomas of Trinity visited Mrs J M Allen on Sunday. Miss Jesse Mathes of the area called on Misses Jessie and Mell Dixon Sunday.
Josiah East born October 13 1832 died May 6 1901 at his daughter's home near Hickory Grove Jackson County after spinal affections aged 68 3 weeks 2 days He served three years and three months in Company I 5th Regiment Indiana Vol He leaves nine children 36 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren He was a lifelong member of the M E church known as Uncle Joe The funeral was held from the Hickory Grove M E church at 10 30 Tuesday with Rev Wm Lamb and Rev Moses Henderson delivering the services The text was Job 14 10 indicating Man dieth and wasteth away
Seymour Indiana May 12. Rev Bentley delivered two illustrated lectures to a full house on Saturday and Sunday nights. Local social notes list visits and illnesses among residents including Stephen Fountain, Mrs Fountain, James Lowery, A Willcox, O Disnay, J Beever, Willie Hawse, Elias Fields, and a weekend visit by Mrs Cooper. In sports Seymour beat Vallonia 7 to 6 in the season opener. batteries Saltmarsh Becker for Seymour and Smith Meyers for Vallonia.
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