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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1901
Page
4
Telegraphic news item reports a mob of Black men abducted a Black murderer from a white deputy near Shreveport Louisiana and lynched him. Other items note vandalism in Eaton Ohio a steamer lost with 200 passengers a mandamus bid by a tenor in St Louis and labor disputes in Vincennes Indiana.
Attorney McHenry Owen defends James Ruddick against councilmanic obstruction over a proposed Bedford telephone franchise. He accuses a councilman of drafting an ordinance and pressing six months limits to hinder the grant, notes the franchise would connect Bedford to Indianapolis and Louisville, and argues for welcoming the enterprise while denying deliberate delay. The letter, dated November 26, 1901, frames the political clash surrounding the October and November actions.
Historical notes describe an illness in cattle grazing stalk fields late fall or early winter. Onset occurs two to fourteen days after turning animals onto stalks, with most cases in days five to eight. Deaths cluster within two to three days. symptoms include dullness, jerky movement, prostration, frothing, and seek to seek aid. Cause unknown though dry seasons often precede. not contagious. not seen with fodder feed. Prevent by using cut fodder. several outbreaks recently in different farms. Dr Craig found misidentified as black leg in some cases. The report also covers turkey releases in Bloomington and cheap Monon rail rates to the South.
The Bedford High School football team defeated Washington 12 to 0 in a game witnessed by around 50 Washington supporters who urged on their team and helped on the field. Bedford’s Edwards won the toss and a first half touchdown plus a goal kept the score 6 to 0 at halftime with Iseminger adding another TD in the second half and a kicked goal. Michael Torphy suffered a fracture in the arm during a tackle but remained in play for several minutes before leaving. Officials: Referee Greist, Umpire Gers, Timers Hamersly and Heiger, Linemen Mitchell Liebhardt.
Remaining in the Bedford Post Office unclaimed advertised for week ending November 16 1901: a mixed list of ladies and gentlemen with names including Dora Bailey Mat tie Brown Lottie Grimes Mallornia Matthew Bessie Todd Mary Wilson Margie Adamson Joe Fisher John Hall W R Harrison Arthur Holsapple Silas Mullen Patrick Rainbolt Charley Turpan James Walker C S. Calling for above letters please say advertised. Postmaster Vinson V Williams. Homeseekers Excursion notice to the South and West via Southern Indiana Ry H S Roseman G P A.
Jerome Launis and wife visited Bedford on business. Fountain called at J. H. Dodson's. Joseph Flinn and sons were guests in Bedford. W. V. Hawes, W. O. Mitchell and James McCord attended. J. A. Brooking repaired a badly needed gravel road. James Starr hauled logs to the mill. Dr. Butler of Leesville attended Mrs. Mills who was sick but improving. Dr. Butler also treated James Dodson for awen and grip. Rev. Sears began a protracted meeting and will preach at Orleans Sunday. D. A. and J. L. Crawford bought stock in Bono township. Mrs. Leonard Crawford and Miss Gertie Ingle visited Mrs. Robt. Ingle. James McCord and wife, of Columbus, returned home. C. M. Brook ing and wife guests of Sam Mills. Talk of a telephone line passing through soon. Hogs are in demand at 25 cents a dozen. wheat bad due to fly or dry weather. Young people’s business meeting Fridays. Thanksgiving entertainment planned at the church Thursday. W. O. Thomas.
At the last regular meeting, Bedford Premier Band voted to issue monthly concerts starting the second week of December. Proceeds will buy needed instruments, with a hopeful spring lineup that reflects well on Bedford. An orchestra of ten, led by Prof. Spain, is noted as outstanding in Southern Indiana. Also mentions the Live Stock Show in Chicago and Pluto Springs at French Lick with Monon rail connections.
The real aristocracy of the nation will be at Dexter Park Chicago the first week of December for the International Live Stock Exposition. Wealth in American livestock surpasses the nation’s mining forests and grain outputs, with blue-blood houses such as Aberdeen Angustus Oxford Doveneses and Chester-Whites featured. The Monon line offers an easy ride to Chicago with Englewood 47th Street stops and a fare of four thirds.
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