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Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1902

Page

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Sergeant Reath returns to Utah post after Philippines tour

Sergeant Charles A. Reath of the Regular Army has come home to a Utah government post with his regiment. His second enlistment ends next month and he may visit home before reenlisting. Freight and legal items include a Monon haul pay of 700 dollars in silver, and a $4,000 settlement to Mrs. Minta Hobbs in a nine year old quarry accident suit. Conductor George Crawford of B&O died at Seymour of consumption and was buried at Pinhook after services. he left a wife and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.

Charles A. Reath Philippines Utah Perry, Matthews & Buskirk Stone Company Minta Hobbs George Crawford Seymour Pinhook The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Tunnelton Carrie Stears Washington Herald

Bloomingtons Artesian Wells and Local Politics

Bloomington Indiana faces a revival of interest in artesian wells after a long drought and failed bore, with a new contract for drilling a fresh well by the Commercial Club. The town also notes political shifts as Democrat success in elections contrasts with local Republican aims and residents reflect on a mayoral race in Bloomington.

Just Struck Town dazzles Toledo with scenic flood scene

Jule Walters' road show with a Bedford setting earns high marks in Toledo. The production features a dramatic second act flood, a time shift to earlier days, and a happy ending for Herbert Griffith and Mary Tappen. Performers like Harry Todd as Handout Tramp and Fred Burton as a tin-badge marshal are praised alongside strong scenery and varied specialties.

Eli Jones Tom Willams Hannah Jones Eli Eugenie Fredricks Mary Tappan Henry Tappan Adelaide Walters Herbert Griffith Eeseenenetee Eane Robert Uarland Magesy McGraw Harry T.o’arien Ntor Jobo Armstrong Ike Benson W. Burton Paul Matchette Sam Smiley H. Ff. Kennedy Ben Ali T. Owens Myers Ben Kellogg Smith M. 1 Gould Aeronaut Warren. Wilcox Jule Walters Bedford Toledo Town Herbert Griffith Mary Tappen Harry Todd Fred Burton

Royal Baking Powder Promotes Digestion in Foods

A Royal Baking Powder advertisement emphasizes its purity and wholesomeness aiding digestion. Hygienists and physicians note the product’s peculiarity and recommend it for foods, especially for those with delicate digestion. Royal Baking Powder Co. 100 William St New York.

Royal Baking Powder CO William ST New York

Bedford Nine Beaten 22 to 1 at Linton

The second Bedford baseball nine went to Linton Sunday and lost 22 to 1. The American Express Co received about 200 homing pigeons on the early train Sunday morning sent out by the Homing Club of Cincinnati. Agent Frank Reed released the birds at 8 40 Sunday morning. They were young birds sent out on a short training trip. Married near Mundell Church May 18 at 3 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Milton Mark James A Todd and Miss Leona Mark. The ceremony was conducted by J Williams of Bedford. A large congregation attended and extended congratulations.

Avenue Hotel Arch Robinson Ross Barnard W.C. Lattimer Dan Iseminger Robinson M. A. Judah Judah Indianapolis Park and Stillson Judah Nell Judah Bloomington Eva Bast Mabel Quackenbush Chas. Quackenbush West 16Th St Virgo Short Mabel Bedford Linton The American Express Co Mundell Church Milton Mark James A. Todd Leona Mark J. Williams Jacob Bossert Williams E. G. Denney Sullivan County Mr. Bossert Germany Church of Christ Ind. Reg. Infy

Police staffing schedule with missing officer on leave

The report outlines day shift officer L. E. Payne on duty while Marshal Frank Russell is away visiting relatives in Eng lish. Crawford Johnson covers night duty with Policeman James Myers replacing Payne.

Marshal Frank Russell English Crawford Johnson James Myers Payne

A Fire Injures Woman. Swartz Appeal Planned in Circuit Court

A fire severely burned a woman including face hands and neck with flesh blistering. No explosion occurred. M Z Stannard will appeal Magistrate Prewit's finding. case moves to Circuit Court. Swartz, held for unlawful possession of two pet squirrels, was fined $10 per animal plus costs totaling $28.50. Bedford show losses blamed on poor management. Ringlings dissatisfied amid weak attendance and no special train advertising. Describes a parlor car design with exclusive sections and amenities. Bloomington Baptist church expected to finish by July 15 with stone construction.

Daviess Circuit Court Washington Houghton Seymour Providence M.Z. Stannard A. B. Swartz Prewit Swartz Capt. Cox Fisheries and Games Jeffersonville Courier-Journal Bedford

First Big Strawberries Shipped From New Albany

Over 300 cases of strawberries were shipped from New Albany to Indianapolis and Chicago last Sunday evening. It marks the season's first major shipment. Cool weather slowed ripening, but growers expect rapid marketing in days ahead. The season should peak next Sunday as fruit goes north by train load. The crop is smaller than last year but of superior quality.

New Albany Indianapolis Chicago

Ed Gould and Ella McMann wed in intimate ceremony

At the Holsaple residence two miles north of the city on Sunday May 18 Ed Gould and Ella McMann, both locals, were married by Rev. John Williams in the presence of close friends. A supper followed prepared by Mrs Holsapple.

Dan Holsapple Bedford Nellie McMahan Eward Gould Blanche Chaney Charles Fish John Williams Miss McMahan Patrick McMahan Elizabethtown Gould John Gould Fort Ritner Strout’s Foundry

Wicker to pitch in June 1 game for St Louis

In reply to Henry Campbell of Bedford Ind, Manager Patsy Donovan of the St Louis National League Ball Club confirms Wicker will pitch in the Cincinnati game on Sunday June 1. An excursion train to Cincinnati is being explored by B and O agent Thomas Donahue. Also notes Dodds visiting Indianapolis and local obituaries, weddings, and various community updates.

Henry F. Campbell Bob Wicker Cincinnati Patsy Donovan St. Louis H.F. Campbell Bedford Robert Wicker Wicker P. J. Donovan Thomas Donahue

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