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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
4
Telegraphic news reports railways in the county facing engine and car shortages. Other briefs note the unsolved Jack the Slugger murder case, political results in Indiana, and a series of local incidents from Washington to Bloomfield including a police chase, a jail break, and a tense post election scene with threats of further trouble.
The Indianapolis Journal notes Indiana's long Democratic era shifting toward the Republican column. From early 19th century contests through 1860, Democrats led, then the GOP gained momentum aided by gas industry growth, manufacturing, and strong administrations. In recent elections Indiana voted Republican by large margins, 18,000 in 1896, 26,000 in 1900, and about 30,000 in the latest off year.
An election review reveals Schloot received five extra votes, resulting in Hamilton's victory. The correction endorses Hamilton as the elected candidate and closes the counting discrepancy.
In the Daily Democrat report readers allege that Wilkinson and others helped Democrats win by small margins and claim Republicans aided electees Matthews Owens and Miers. The piece notes Brown and Stone faced similar treatment two years prior. Citizens question canvassing integrity and demand a verdict of guilty or not guilty.
List of remaining unclaimed letters advertised at Bedford Post Office for the week ending October 25 1902. Ladies DeckardRetta GregoryMrsAM JohnsonMrsMary Gentlemen DennistonM HeerJohnA HurleyTJ IngleWilliam LeeGeorgeAMartinOscarTesterGrist. Persons calling for above letters please say advertised. VINSON V WILLIAMS
Chicago and the Northwest advertise vast opportunities for settlers in Nebraska Dakota Montana and Idaho with a paradise on the Pacific Slope. Inquiries to the general agent include special rates for homeseekers seeking favorable terms.
A baby girl named Gertrude Lola was found Saturday morning in a telescope bag aboard the Moton train arriving in Chicago from Louisville. She is now with Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Oates of 395 Thirty Sixth Street after a stay at St. Vincent's Infant Asylum. The infant, born November 6, 1902, is described as beautiful and well behaved, with possible aristocratic bearing.
Fibildis Bloomfield beat Linton 11 to 6 while Indiana lost 39 to 0 to Chicago University. Bloomington won 10 to 0 against Blue River. The Washington high school team lists subs Hatton Gooley Smiley and Williams. Ours includes Robert Bailey Will Burke Leo Torphy Emery Dobbins and Bina Boyd. Teachers and students report choir improvements under Miss Sanders. The play Othello will be produced by Shortridge and Manual Training high schools on Nov 21 with repeats. The Washington team visited Bedford. Washington beat Bedford for the first time in five years with strong performances by Ragsdale Billheimer and Hayes. Bedford stars were Lenzel Iseminger and Mitchell. Crowd size was 350. reception for visitors was mixed. reports note cigarette weakness and strong local yells. Elmer Stephenson is improving after illness.
Thanksgiving Day excursions offered November 26 and 27 with tickets sold at Pennsylvania Lines stations for travel to stations within 150 miles. Returns allowed through November 28. Special rates for students and instructors returning home for the holiday. Inquiries to nearest Pennsylvanian Lines ticket agent.
Aunt Cynthia Scott of Clear Spring visits Mrs. Sophia Dodds. Luke Barret sold Charley Mark a good young horse last week. The pie supper at this place last Friday night raised $850. Scarlet fever is raging at Norman Station.
Monday visits include Elsworth Farris Cal Boy les of Hort Ritner selling beef and trading stock with Alfred Guthrie. A quiet wedding unites Logan Coombs and Goldie B Simpson with Rev Davis officiating followed by a Mitchell and St Louis trip.
The obituary notes the death of Henry Howard Chass born July 18 1902 after a lingering throat illness on Friday night November 7. It mentions funeral services held Sunday at 10 30 a m conducted by Rev N P France and expresses sympathy for his mother Mrs Howard Chess and his father absent in Albuquerque New Mexico for his health. The family thanks friends for support during illness and death.
Excursion tickets to New Orleans Louisiana for the American Bankers Association meeting will be sold November 7 to 10. The low rate is open to the public. Fares train times and full details available from Pennsylvania Lines Ticket Agents.
West Northwest South and Southwest via Pennsylvania Lines excursion tickets will be sold November 18 December 2 and 16 to points in the West Northwest South and Southwest. For details on train times contact Pennsylvania Lines ticket agents.
The Monon announces a one fare round trip rate for travel to the Indiana Monument unveiling and sites in Shiloh Battlefield Paducah Kentucky Danville Tennessee Corinth Mississippi Selma Tennessee and Johnsonville Tennessee with a final return limit of November 10 1902. For details contact H P Rapiey G A.
On Saturday November 15 the Monon will run a special Bedford to Lafayette excursion for the I U versus Purdue game. Fare is one dollar for round trip on the special train only. See small bills for times. H P Rapumy Gen Agt.
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