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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1901

Page

3

Avoca Man Visits City As Picnic Is Postponed

J. E. Evans of Avoca was in the city on Wednesday. The Junior League picnic will be postponed until next week. Mrs Alec Campbell has shown improvement after a period of illness. Miss Belle May and Miss Georgia Fields came from Kate Tuesday evening to visit Eld Peter B May. Highest cash price for good dry corn. Crackerjack Stand, West side square, Bedford Indiana. Mormon Elders Christiansen and Black held a meeting at Mrs Sherman Funk's home on North H street Tuesday evening.

Belle May Georgia Fields Kate Eld Peter B. May West Side Square Bedford, Ind Christiansen Black Sherman Funk North H Street

Local notes from Heltonville and surrounding towns

Bart Sears and Louie Schultz visit in Heltonville. Dan Eldridge recovers from malaria. Mrs Aylett Campbell and Mrs Alec Campbell ill. Willard Stout visits from Brownstown. John Massey repainting home on North M Street. Ollie Pinkston visits from Heltonville. Charlie Walton back to work after illness. Sarelda Reath improving. John H. Summer returns from Indianapolis visit. Baptism at First Christian Church postponed to Saturday night. Cyrus Blackburn visits aunt in Sullivan county. John Beasley arrives from Hawkeye Mo to work at Salem mill. Wesley Armstrong takes job at Chicago Bargain Store. Mrs. Walter Thomas upgrades South G Street home. Alva Evans family to move to North Dakota. Noble Davis buys Carter’s restaurant near Ryan’s. Sarah Corbin expands North I Street home with summer kitchen. Harry Jesse leaves Bent Wood Works for Aurora Ind. enumeration lists 576 resident males in Shawswick township outside Bedford and Oolitic. W. C. Butler returns from Erie to Mitchell. Mrs. S. M. Lawrence returns to Chicago. H. H. Walls offers farm loan funds in Southern Indiana. Pension attorney A. W. Jones helps Hubbard gain higher pension. Rev. Father Bowers visits Shellyville. two masses held. P. L. Clipp and children visit Campbellsburg then plan Missouri move. Dussard siblings and Rose Johnson attend funeral in St. Louis.

Local notes on residents health travel and visits

Mrs. Benzel and Mrs. Fish show health improvement while several residents make trips to Mitchell Bloomfield and Bloomington. Pension granted to Mary Scoggan. visits by Miss Ashsby Mitchell and others noted. New cottage for William Reuter. paint job on Ed Boruff’s house. many Monday/Tuesday city visits from area locals.

Ed. Boruff South E Street Brice Carter

Hamer’s Cave Property Seeks Buyer in Kentucky Listing

The 300 acre Hamer's Cave property near Mitchell along the B and O railroad offers timbered and fertile land. A three story stone mill with strong water power and scenic water features suit a summer retreat club ground or fish breeding venture. For prices and terms contact Union Cement and Lime Co. Louisville Kentucky.

Hamer

Local Items Highlight Appointments and Visits in Area

J A Hall of Williams visited the city Friday. James M McDowell named Postmaster at Oolitic. Marriage license issued to Ollie Kinder and Ivy M Hall. A boy born Friday morning to Mr and Mrs William T Cole weighing 11 pounds. Misses Mary and Nora Shea of Georgia guests of Mr and Mrs Kirby Jamison. Mrs James Lake and son went to Heltonville Friday to visit relatives. J W Girdley opened a Mt Olive photo gallery and was in town Friday. Mrs Pattie Saladee recovering from a fall. Mr and Mrs M C Mitchell of Norman Station in town en route to Salem. Mrs Jane McCelland of Fayetteville visiting daughter Mrs George Kemble. Miss Pearl Mundy went to Spencer to spend summer with grandmother Mrs Nannie Baugh. Isom Sheeks, a farmer near Red Cross, sick and in town Saturday. Dead fish in Little Salt Creek blamed on dynamite along the stream. Mrs Ralph Murray of Mitchell returned home. Rev and Mrs Frank Eller of Bloomington visiting relatives in Heltonville. An all day meeting planned at Pleasant Hill last Sunday in May with visiting ministers. Charlie Hamilton and family moved from Westport to North H street. Oscar Carter building a two room house at 22nd and G streets on a lot bought from Capt. Etteville, who stayed with daughter Mrs Geo Kemble. Miss Fannie Hunt of Switz City invited to sing at Bedford Christian church May 19. Thomas L Harris to Indianapolis for State Haymakers meeting. Spelling match in Miss Mary Erwin’s room: Mary Mahaffe first, Katherine West second. Ralph Weaver cured of rheumatism after Martinsville baths, returning home near Leesville.

Court Notes Recap of Continued Trials and Local Events

The State vs. Wampler delayed to a Tuesday trial. Mays vs. George settled and dismissed for slander. Freed case dismissed by the State for forgery. Noah Melvin vs. Southern Indiana Ry. continued. John Waggoner vs. Bedford Quarries Co. verdict for defendant after jury trial. Corpus N. Shaw vs. John L. Baker dismissed by plaintiff. Mary J. Clampitt vs. Sarah Ann Woolery verdict for plaintiff. Guardian appointment pending. Trustee Daniel W. Parker discharged. assets to creditors pro rata. Browns vs. Southern Indiana Ry. postponed due to time. Greene Circuit Court term ends Saturday. James A. Stalcup set for trial against the Southern Indiana Railway. Local social notes: visits by Jessie and Bessie Starr, Pearl Garvey. Mrs. Will Holland and Della. Mrs. Maggie Tilford visiting North S street. Salem Baptist church plans 25 cent dinners to aid a new church. John Bough dies at Reed's Station at 45. life policy details noted. Alonzo Roach and Mary Ellis wed at Squire Hirang’s, to reside in Bedford.

Browns Indiana Ry Bloomfield Greene Circuit Court

Local Notes From Williams and Surrounding Towns

Several residents travel for visits and business. Harry Williams, born to Mr and Mrs S C Bair, in Williams was in town Thursday. Frank Russell returns from Mount Olive business trip. Mrs Cora Henderson visits Zelma then plans Sullivan county visits. John Owens returns from Williams after laying a foundation for Dr McFarline. The nine month old child of Harvey Bond dies and is buried at Carlton graveyard. Orie Kemble at Dark Hollow injures a finger. John Strout travels to Mitchell to inspect boiler repairs. Miss Craigie Norman from Heltonville returns home after Commencement visit. B R Sears of Heltonville and sister Susan Kirby of Daviess county head to Paragon to visit relatives.

Harvey Bond Carlton B. R. Sears Heltonville E. J. Allen Daviess County Paragon Susan Kirby

Local Notices and Social Updates From Varna

Mrs Sam Rickard of North M street remains on the sick list. Ollie Roberts of Heltonville was in the city Wednesday night. Mrs James A Zaring visits relatives in Salem. Gen Fitz John Porter dies at his Morrison New Jersey home. Edith Sharr, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Sharr, gravely ill. Rev A J Weigle arrives from Booneville Ind for a visit after months of illness. Thomas Jackson returns to Campbellsburg after a pleasant city visit. Mr Jackson burned his hand in magnesium powder explosion about a month ago.

Thomas Jackson Campbellsburg Mr. Jackson

Indiana climate and crop bulletin for May 21

The bulletin reports cool dry weather slowed crop growth plowing and planting with heavy weekend rains and frost in many areas. Wheat and rye heading in the south jointing north, fly damage in the south, oats coming up slowly, early potatoes faring well with some potato bug damage. Timothy clover and grasses good. fruits promising with ripe strawberries in the south. tobacco nearly ready to transplant. most corn planted with early stands emerging and southern field cultivation starting. cutworm damage noted. sheep shearing ended in the south and began in the north.

Indiana

Peony Bush in Yard Bears Two Red Blooms

Cole Hayward tends a peony bush with two fine red blooms and one delicate pink blossom making a curious trio in the yard.

Cole Hayward

Portrait Artist Clevenger Exhibition in Window

Portraits by Clevenger, the artist formerly with W M Dobbins Co, now in S F Buchanans window. Portraits 98c. I D Bowman, formerly of this city now of Sedan Kansas, visits his brother John Bowman in North Bedford for four weeks, having lived here until four years ago.

Clevenger W. M. Dobbins & Co S. F. Buchanan I. D. Bowman Sedan Kans John Bowman Bedford

Notice To Creditors Of Bedford Bank Seeks Claims

Bedford Bank creditors are invited to file claims as the bank plans to distribute 0.65 percent of outstanding claims. Clerk Boongz Leonard signs the notice. The page also notes W. T. Nee selling John McElroy’s History of Andersonville Prison in Bedford. Local solicitor C Linkenback, visiting Pleasant Run, departs California. Excursion train Monon to French Lick Springs scheduled June 2 with full details to follow.

Bedford Bank Boongz Leonard W. T. Nee Bedford John McElroy Andersonville Prison McElroy Andersonville Monon French Lick Lafayette French Lick Springs H. P. RaDney

Remedy For the Grippe Kemp's Balsam Promotes Lungs Health

A remedy for grippe sufferers Kemp's Balsam is advised for throat and lung relief. Do not wait for symptoms procure a bottle now to prevent pneumonia by keeping cough loose and lungs free from inflammation. Sold by all druggists at 25c and 50c.

Wicker Shines in Marion Loss Despite Seven Strikeouts

Wicker pitched superbly at Marion Indiana on Wednesday narrowly yielding seven runs in a Dayton 7 Marion 1 defeat. The Enquire praised his performance calling it the most wonderful game seen on the Marion diamond. Mushroom gatherers face poison risk this spring as toadstools and mushrooms look alike to green hands.

Wicker Marion Ind Dayton Bob Enquire

Soldiers' meeting set for Decoration Day plans

Spanish-American and Philippine soldiers are asked to meet at the G A R hall Saturday night May 25 at 8 o clock to organize Decoration Day exercises. Thomas Harris and Roscoe Chambers returned from Indianapolis where they attended the State Haymakers Association and reported a large crowd and good time.

G. A. R. Hall Thomas Harris Roscoe Chambers Indianapolis State Haymakers’ Association Haymakers

Head End Collision Attraction Planned for Terre Haute

Under the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, the Southern Indiana Railway Company offers a special round trip from Bedford to Terre Haute for 1.00. Train departs Bedford 8 01 a m and arrives Terre Haute 10 55 a m returning at 7 00 p m. This event on June 9 1901 promises a memorable sight and broad participation. Witness the head end collision and invite neighbors to attend.

Brotherhood of R. R Southern Indiana Railway Company Terre Haute Bedford Southern Indiana Railway H. H. Rossman G. A

Bedford Announces Banner Street and County Fairs

Bedford prepares for two major events the Street Fair August 26 to 31 and the following week’s county fair. Officials promise top attractions and strong management to ensure profits and pride for Lawrence county residents, with leaders like Thomas W. Box Judge Stephenson and William Pitman backing a historically rich fair experience.

Bedford Wright Evansville Thomas W. Box Stephenson William Pitman Lawrence County

Railroad Racket and Labor Movements Across Lines

The item notes Monon Railroad workers on a Bedford to Bloomington run with Thomas Crawford at throttle and cites repairs and testimony in Brown vs Southern Indiana. It reports 200 Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern machinists resuming work after a Cincinnati settlement, and Pennsylvania lines moving to cashless pay on the rear of pay cars, signaling a shift from checks. It also mentions Gov. Allen of Porto Rico proposing a Colonial Government model.

Washington Ind Baltimore and Ohio Cincinnati Monon Bloomington Bedford Harrodsburg Thomas Crawford Gov. Allen Porto Rico West Indies

Excursion Plans From Terre Haute to Bedford Set

A committee of the Retail Grocers Association of Terre Haute led by Fred Hertwig and others, with Charles Hartenfels of the Southern Indiana Railway, discussed a Sunday excursion from Terre Haute to Bedford on June 16. The trip will go directly to Bedford, skip Indian Springs, arrive about noon and stay until 6 or 7 in the evening.

Fred Hertwig Lawrence Hick‘ey C. Koll Mr. Green Retail Grocers’ Association Terre Haute Bedford Charles Hartenfels Southern Indiana Railway Indian Springs

Indiana Sunday School Convention Held in Shelbyville

The thirty seventh annual Indiana Sunday School Convention is set for June 18 to 20 in Shelbyville. Noted speakers include Dr J Wilbur Chapman Dr H M Hamill W C Pearce Mrs Mary Barnes Mitchell and Prof Hi Excell with many state leaders. One fare round trip on all roads. Free lodging and breakfast. Meals nearby 15 to 20 cents. Send name to John C Carman State Superintendent Indianapolis.

Indiana Shelbyville J. Wilbur Chapman New York H. M. Hamill W. C. Pearce Ilinois Mary Barnes Mitchell Iowa Hi. O. Excell John C. Carman Indianapolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oxford BOSS Dinkelspiel Bros East Side Square Louis Mayer J. W. Prichard Mitchell's E. A. Sallust Stone City Opera House Northeast Corner Square J. E. Evans Avoca Alec Campbell John R. Nugent Ed C. Burton American Express Co Frank Reed I. G. Ades Bart Sears Louie Schultz Dan Eldridge Willard Stout Brownstown John Massey North M Street South F Street Ollie Pinkston Charlie Walton John H. Summer First Christian Church Cyrus Blackburn Sullivan County John Beasley Hawkeye, Mo Salem Mill Wesley Armstrong Fayetteville Chicago Walter Thomas South G Street Alva Evans Jamestown North Dakota Noble Davis Carter Sarah Corbin North Istret Harry Jesse Bent Wood Works Aurora Shawswick Township Bedford and Oolitic W. C. Butler Erie Mitchell H. H. Walls A. W. Jones William A. Hubbard Buddha Father Bowers Shellysville P. L. Clipp Missouri John Joseph Thomas Dussard Josephine Dussard Rose Johnson St. Louis August Dussard Fred Benzel Curt Fish Taylor Byers Ashsby Mitchell Mary E. Scoggan Mary Blackburn John Goodman Kate Tolliver Kate Bass James C. Carlton American Express Company Katie Route Friends Charles Ferguson Springville Ora C. Batman City Jackson County William Reuter North I Street Mary Chastine George Barnard Buford Bareford Elmer Sears Anna Owens Indiana University Nelson Joyner Consolidated Stone Newland Day Fred Hatfield I Street John Walker San Buena Ventura California Ida Parks Harry Huffstetter Orleans Mr. Huffstetter Luke Ellston Fred Jackson Charley Jackson Victor, Colo Tom Elliston W.S. Jordan Dinkelpiel Ercd Walter Malott Jasonsville W. B. McGinnis Coxton Cecil Sisco Freetown James Davis Mt. Olive Wm. Thompson Clarence Quackenbush Lute Thompson Emma East George and Homer Sheeks Marion Township J. W. Johnson P. m3 St. Elmo, Ill John D. Guthrie Tunnelton Ollie Porter Howard Field South M Street Charles Watkins Georgia Lottie Butler West 16Th St Tom Freeman Linton Will Daisy Hanners James Cather John Dussard August Wm. T. Embree Bryantsville Thomas Kimbrel Caroline Clampitt Norman Station Harley Jackson Christian Church That Place Roscos Chambers Oolitic Lodge of Lizzie Collins Oklahoma City W. F. Schruff M. E Amazons Montgomery Lem Owens Seymour Republican Bessie Alma Kenley Leo Haitrank Cliffton Wright Clarence Nance Mathes & Ramsey Tilford & Mathes Northeast Corner Public Square J. A. Hall Williams James M. McDowell Ollie Kinder Ivy M. Hall William T. Cole Mary and Nora Shea Mrs Kirby Jamison James Lake Little Son J. W. Girdley Pattie Saladee M. C. Mitchell Salem Jane McCelland George Kemble Isom Sheeks Red Cross Little Salt Creek Ralph Murray Frank Eller Pleasant Hill Charlie Hamilton Westport Amanda Lee Oscar Carter 22Nd G Streets Capt. Day Geo. Kemble Fannie Hunt Switz ‘City New Christian Church Bloomfield News Thomas L. Harris Bedford Lodge of Haymakers Mary Erwin Mary Mahaffe Katherine West Ralph Weaver Martinsville Leesville Len Rolls OF New Circuit Court Mays Vs. George Freed Noah Melvin The Southern Indiana Ry John Waggoner Bedford Quarries Co N. Shaw John L. Baker J. D. Alexander Crooke Iseminger Mary J. Clampitt Sarah Ann Woolery Daniel W. Parker Boone Leonard James A. Stalecup Stalcup Jessie and Bessie Starr East of Town Pearl Garvey 17Th Street Will Holland Miss Della Ed. Consalus South S Street Maggie Tilford New Albany Anna Ramsey North S Street John Bough Reed’s Station Bough Ben Aur Squire Hirang Alonzo Roach This Mary Ellis Blankenship Mrs. S. C. Bair Harry Williams S. O. McClung Frank Russell Mount Olive H. T. Fields Lyons Alex. Reid Sallie Wright Joseph Phipps Franklin Liza Webster Cora Henderson Zelma Thomas Queen John Owens Dr. McFarline W. H. Medaris Ellettsville Owen County Orie Kemble Dark Hollow John Strout Electric Light Plant Curtis Fish Varna Sam Rickard Ollie Roberts James A. Zaring Fitz John Porter Morrison, N. J Edith Frank Sharr A. J. Weigle Booneville Indiana Crop Report C. Linkenback Pleasant Run Mr Linkenback Messick & Dodd Frank Oliphant Vinecennes Bridge Co Salt Creek Wilson Phil Clipp S. I. Depot Jesse Hall Thomas J. Brooks Southern Indiana Railroad Peter Brown Pennsylvania Geo. A. Tindall Obeapent Dry Goods House
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