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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
2
The page lists subscription prices for in and out of county readers, advertising fees for legal and display ads, local advertising per line, resolutions of respect terms, and rate scales for multiple insertions. It is dated Friday May 24, 1901.
The graduating class of 1901 staged The Ugliest Of Seven and Pygmalion And Galatea at Stone City Opera House to a crowded house. Stillson Judah and Miss Mabelle Campbell led The Ugliest Of Seven with fine performances. Maude Deckard starred as Galatea in the second play alongside Judah and Campbell.
Bloomington residents welcome the rain as family and friends gather. Uncle David Brown plans church services Saturday through Sunday. Several locals visit, host, or are visited by relatives including Miss Inez Kimbrel from Bedford and Mrs. Allen Sheeks from Martin County.
A medical feature explains ulcers, their constitutional and local causes, and treatments. It notes mouth ulcers, varicose-leg ulcers, and management including diet, rest, cleansing with boiled water, bandaging, elastic stockings, possible silver foil applications, and occasional skin grafts.
The council valued the old woolen mill lot at 3000 dollars with 38 feet frontage on 16th street and 100 feet depth along with a passageway and half interest in a wall. A gas franchise and sprinkling ordinance were discussed amid bids and committee referrals.
Telegraphic items report Ser bia on verge of revolution with calls to exile the royal couple. Other dispatches note strikes expanding in the U S with 90 percent of workers expected back by Monday. Floods devastate Bristol Tennessee and Elizabethton with multiple deaths and widespread damage.
Graduates deliver numerous orations in a crowded Wednesday night ceremony at the Otoné City Opera House. Rev. Joseph Franklin opens with prayer followed by readings on women’s influence, crime punishment, Queen Victoria, world power and other themes.
The Pan American Midway at Buffalo next summer will feature hundreds of attractions including Streets of Mexico, Hawaiian Volcano, Philippine and Japanese Villages, Venice in America, and Cleopatra’s Temple. It will educate as well as entertain with Indian Congress scenes, sham battles, dances, and a Colorado gold mine replica, with notable artists and a 440 foot Midway frontage.
Major European excursion agencies organize trips to the Pan-American Exposition. Programs reach the Bureau of Publicity and highlight key shows with bold emphasis for continental readers. Notable features include electrical displays and Niagara Falls featured in their literature.
The Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo adopts a Spanish renaissance color scheme to harmonize vast buildings. Charles Y. Turner develops mural designs in New York, testing durable paints that preserve color once applied to the staff for the exhibition duration.
The Pan American Exposition opened in Buffalo with ceremonies led by Director General William J. Buchanan. About 300000 people attended as parades and speeches highlighted the grounds and Temple of Music. Highlights include Roosevelt and Lodge addresses, the Midway, 800000 electric lamps, scientific demonstrations, and a Niagara Falls powered electric system powering illumination. The 350 acre site features 150 buildings, a 12000-seat Stadium, and extensive railroad and transportation exhibits.
The test of the electric light on the Machinery building confirms a brilliant lighting plan for the Pan American Exposition. Comparisons to the New Jerusalem suggest an outstanding display, with expectations that no future city could surpass this spectacle before entering the heavenly gates. Automobiles at the Exposition show progress since Chicago and tease further marvels in daily use, while Buffalo’s railway and vehicle exhibits promise unprecedented interest.
Local notes list Mr William Short and wife en route to Bedford, J. R Smith in Bedford, Mrs W S Jordan and daughter Goldie from Bedford visiting, J. D. McCain and wife heading to Bedford, Noah Boone and sister Addie from Silverville to Bedford, and other residents visiting Bedford or nearby towns. A wedding at home of the bride, Miss Nettie Inman, and Charles Sears is noted with well wishes.
In Leesville the farmers have nearly finished planting corn. John Allen of Heltonville paints for Billy Jackson this week. Mrs. John Consalus resigns as local postmistress to Washington DC. Frank Bray applies for postmaster and will take charge upon appointment. Cut worms damage corn and garden vegetables swiftly.
Local church services held by Eld. Baker. Residents and visitors, including Mrs. John Bell and sons from Harrodsburg, Dr. Stephen Culmer relocating to Ko leen, and entertainments by the Modern Woodmen of Springville. A two night event May 24 25 at the hall features the play Louva The Pauper with cast members Blanche Stannard Armstrong Estelle Holmes L A Jackson Roberta Anderson and others.
Charles A. Boutelle of Bangor Maine died Tuesday at McLean Asylum Waverly Massachusetts after a year confined there with brain trouble.
Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford Indiana to hear a suit brought by George M Albertson and William Bury represented by Brooks and Brooks against Alexander Smith and many unknown heirs of several Wilsons and others non residents of Indiana. Defendants must appear by May 19 1901 or plead. Clerk Boone Leonard issues notice.
Martin C Ridge of Dark Hollow Indian Creek township Lawrence county Indiana applies to the Board of County Commissioners at the next term beginning June 1901 for a license to sell intoxicating liquor in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privilege. The business location is in a tower south room of a frame building on the southeast corner of described land in Dark Hollow. Property owned by Amanda J Ridge and rented by applicant.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court of September Term 1901 Plaintiffs Johnson Clinton Ketchem file complaint for partition of real estate against non resident defendants John Flinn Jesselinn Winfield Flinn and the unknown heirs of Winfield Flinn The defendants are required to appear September 2 1901 at Bedford Indiana and answer or demur to the complaint. Clerk Boone Leonard at Bedford signs notice dated April 28 1901.
Harvey S Dixon as Administrator of Mary M Dixon deceased has filed final settlement in the Circuit Court. The examination is set for May 6, 1901. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved. Crooke & Crooke attorneys.
Bedford County announces sealed bids for repairs to the Guthries Creek bridge on the Bedford and Tunnelton gravel road. Specifications are on file in the Auditor's office. Bids must comply with the February 27 1899 public building act. Witnessed by John M Gainey Auditor.
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