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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1901

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Struck by Train in Public Square Weakened by Age

An 82 year old man, E R George, was struck by Monon passenger train No 106 at the 11th street crossing in the public square. He was thrown about 20 feet, injured severely, and rushed to his home for care. The engineer and crew reported the incident and the cause centered on the man’s misjudgment of the oncoming train.

Monon Public Square E. R. George 11Th Street John Crawford George Charles W. Burton Hugh Whiting 15Th K Streets A. J. Kent Crawford Freeland Mr. George

Death of Francis Marion Adamson at Williams

Francis Marion Adamson of Williams died Sunday at 5 am from typhoid fever following malaria. Funeral was at 2 pm at Church of Christ in Williams with Elder W. B. Chrisler officiating. Washington High School football schedules six games this year starting with Bloomfield, plus Salem and Bedford games in November. News from Ellettsville and vicinity reports coal discovery on Allen farm four feet thick near Spencer pike, prompting development talks. Second District W R C will meet Oct 18 in Ellettsville hosted by Paul E. Slocumb. Armour suit over gate receipts against St Louis concerns Wicker release. $750 claimed, remainder $1,000 disputed. papers served on Heilbronner and Bancroft. Case in Hamilton County Common Pleas. Globe-Democrat.

Francis Marion Adamson Williams Church of Christ At W. B. Chrisler Washington High School Bloomfield Salem Bedford Washington Gazette Ellettsville Allen Farm Spencer Pike Martinsville Spencer Gosport Bedford, Shoals Linton Vincennes Paul E. Slocumb Lola M. Rose Bloomington Armour Dayton St. Louis Cincinnati Wicker Cardinals Heilbronner Bancroft Common Pleas Court Hamilton County Stanley Robison Globe-Democrat

State Game and Fish Chief tightens hunting rules season

State Game and Fish Commissioner Sweeney releases circular to deputies detailing the hunting prohibition from October 1 to November 10 unless a permit is held. The permit limits harvest to ducks, waterfowl, and squirrels. training a dog with an gun or rifle has separate rules. The letter also enforces restrictions on hunting on enclosed lands and Sunday hunting, and notes permits are issued from the commission office. Also reports thefts of hunting dogs and clarifies dogs as property for tax listing under 1899 Indiana law.

Z. T. Sweeney Com. of Fisheries and Game Columbus Ind New Albany Indiana Courier— Journal

Death of A. D. Guthrie in Tunnelton at 57

A. D. Guthrie, a prominent Tunnelton citizen, died Monday morning of stomach cancer aged 57. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 p m.

A. D. Guthrie Tunnelton

Dr King’s New Discovery Aids Family Croup Relief

Mrs J C Snider of Crittenden Kentucky recalls a night when her baby nearly strangled by croup before a doctor arrived. Dr King’s New Discovery provided quick relief and a permanent cure. She says it saved her child and improved her own bronchial ailment. Trial bottles free at Messick and Dodd’s.

Croup J. C. Snider Crittenden Dr. King Messick & Dodd’s

October Pan American Exposition dazzles Buffalo crowds

October at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo brings peak beauty and events. The article notes strong attendance, displays of architecture, free exhibit buildings, daily life saving drills, and a busy October program including parades, fireworks, and animal shows with diverse state and national participation.

Chicago Buffalo Temple of Music Exposition Company New Orleans Saratoga Ocean Great Lakes United States South and Central American States Patn

Monon At Linton Rail Visit Prompts Expansion Plans

The private car of Monon president McDoel with Col. L. T. Dickason attorney John S Bays and others arrived in the city to inspect Linton coal fields and discuss extending the Monon line toward this city. Officials toured Pleasantville fields with J B Sherwood and J W Halbert, surveying routes and planning coal field development. Construction could begin once right of way is secured.

Linton Call McDoel Monon Railway L. T. Dickason John S. Bays Indiana S. I Linton Switz City Chicago Louisville Monon Pleasantville Greencastle MecDoel Dickason Bays J. B. Sherwood J. W. Halbert Glenburn

August Benzel Returns From White Creek Visit

Heltonville News reports August Benzel his wife and baby back from White Creek Monday evening after visiting relatives. The notice humorously complains of soap advertising being mailed to the post office five times a week and its vexing effect, while reflecting local tone.

August Benzel White Creak Heltonville News

Exposition Chief Predicts Record October Attendance

Director General Buchanan says funding days enough to host planned attractions is the main challenge as October attendance could far exceed prior estimates. He adds Buffalo can comfortably handle 250000 visitors daily at reasonable prices.

Buchanan Buffalo

Organ Recitals at Music Temple October Pan American Exposition

The Temple of Music at the Pan American Exposition hosts daily organ recitals during October with many celebrated organists featured. Victor Herbert's Orchestra will perform at the Temple of Music from October 14 to the exposition's close.

Temple OF Music New York State Buffalo Review North America John P. Lawrence Washington W. H. Donley Indianapolio Ind Nebraska Toronto Pennsylvania Harry B. Jepaon New Haven Conn Peru U. of B.lehigh Ione B. Riddell Cincinnati Illinois Innes’ Band New York Brooklyn Knights of the Golden Eagle Federation of Women’s Clubs National Grange Delaware Dunkirk Nat. P. O V. A. Association William O. Carl New York City Atlantic City U. of B.brown Clarence Eddy Victor Herbert Pittsburg Aizty Men Merchants’ Association of New York Pain Harry Rowe Shelley University of Buffalo Buffalo M. J. Corey Detroit Mich Wesleyan U. of B Eastern White Wyandotte Club Pigeon Club American Magpie Club National White Wyandotte Club William B. Coulson Cleveland Alaska Patin Music Temple

Distilling Boost From Peach and Apple Crops

Sam Stevens addresses a move to town at 8th and Q streets. Mrs. F M Mulky and son Francis depart Springfield to return home with a stopover planned in New Albany. The New Albany Division distilleries run day and night as apple and peach brandy output this year is set to be the largest yet in the counties tributary to New Albany, spurred by a bountiful Southern Indiana harvest.

F. M. Mulky Francis Springfield Indiana

Lehigh Portland Cement selects Mitchell Indiana mill site

The Lehigh Portland Cement Co selects Mitchell Indiana for a new 25 acre plant with 2200 barrels daily capacity. A large monolithic concrete complex will rise powered by 1500 horsepower and electric lighting. Construction to begin, with B&O and Monon Route rail connections planned and supervised by Charles A. Matcham.

Cement and Engineering News Lehigh Portland Cement Co Mitchell Indiana Chas. A. Matcham Lehigh Portland Cement’ Company

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised for All Ages

The soothing remedy is prized for colds croup and whooping cough with quick relief and permanent cures. It contains no opium or harmful drug and is safe for babies as well as adults. For sale by W C Elliott.

W C. Elliott

Terre Haute Hosts First Century Red Men Street Fair

Oct 14 19 01 Terre Haute plans a festival week with Red Men and Children of the Forest. Queen of the Carnival invites chiefs to Fort Harrison for a grand Fire Dance and Illuminated Parade on Oct 17 1901. A picture shows the Queen and Chief, with a hatchet relic buried a century ago awaiting visitors.

Terre Haute Fort Harrison Old Fort

Social Telephone Co connects towns in Indiana network

The Social Telephone line connects Browns town with Bloomington and links Fairfax Heltonville Kurta and Brownstown. The service serves over 1 000 phones across Monroe and Lawrence counties including Bloomington Clear Creek Smithville Harrodsburg Fairfax Paynetown Temple Hill Yellowstone Courtneyville Bedford Oolitic Avoca Springville Armstrong Station Need more Guthrie Bartlettsville Leesville and Heltonville with convections to Jackson and other counties and to the Hoosier system toward the Ohio river.

Social Brownstown Bloomington Fairfax Heltonville Kurta Monroe Lawrence Counties Clear Creek Smithville Harrodsburg Paynetown Temple Hill Yellowstone Courtneyville Monroe County Bedford Oolitic Avoca Springville Armstrong Station Needmore Guthrie Bartlettsville Leesville Lawrence County Jackson Ohio River

arnica salve cure and public debt critique in Indiana

A testimonial for Backlen's Arnica Salve claims it healed a boy’s severe foot burns with 30 years of leg sores ending after use. An Indiana exchange condemns public debt and weak policy while noting Dubois county faces witchcraft scare and political strife. Baseball fades behind other sports as the 1901 season closes, yet fan interest endures.

W. H. Eads Jonesville Messick & Dodd Dubois County Indiana Baeaball Pittsburgs

Suit Filed At Washington Against Lucky Gamesters

Washington Ind October 4 Attorneys for ex cashier R C Davis filed suits against alleged gamblers to recover over 88000 of the fortune he lost in gambling The defendants are A Dillard Matthew Kelley John Brennan Charles Hart and Dallas Tyler The suits name amounts against each man and seek to set aside conveyances by accused players Most suits pressed by Mrs R C Davis as she seeks recovery for her children

Washington Ind R. C. Davis People’s Bank A. Dillard Matthew Kelley John Brennan Charles Hart Dallas Tyler Dillard Indiana Tyler Seymour Phil Meek Soyer Davis Hart Hyatt House Chicago Matthew Kelly Addie Dillard Charlies Roberts Davis’ Associates

Fiendish Attack Leaves Cherokee Man Lamed by Kidney Pain

A recent assault on GC. F. Collier of Cherokee Iowa caused severe kidney pain and backache. He could hardly stoop or sit until using Electric Bitters. The remedy cured his ailments, purified his blood, and boosted his health. Available for 50 cents at Messick and Dodds' drug store.

F. Collier Cherokee Iowa Messick & Dodds

Wicker And Richardson Signed By St. Louis

The Globe Democrat reports St Louis Base Ball Association president Robison signed Wicker and Richardson for 1902. Manager Donovan, earning 60000 this year, is re signed and notes nine contracted players. Richardson praised as top first baseman. Kruger and Burkett praised for defense. pitchers Joyce Yerkes Harper Murphy and Wicker form strong staff.

The Globe- Democrat Robison St. Louis Richardson Bransfield Kruger Burkett Joyce Yerkes Harper Murphy Wicker

Dr King's New Life Pills Advertised For Skin Health

A Bloomington World ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills promising clear skin and rosy cheeks for a sallow complexion. It claims rich development of the complexion for 25 cents at Messick and Dodd s Drug Store.

Death of Mrs Louis Dinkelspiel in Louisville obituary

Mrs Flora Dinkelspiel wife of Louis Dinkelspiel died in Denver Colorado October 24 after traveling with her husband for health. Funeral held Friday afternoon from Jacob Lehman 1614 Brook Street Louisville burial Adras Israel Cemetery. Mr Dinkelspiel receives sympathy from Bedford friends. The Boss Shoe Store closed Sunday due to funeral. and 26 typhoid cases reported in Knox County alarming health in Harrison township Monroe City. Dry weather impure water and imperfect fruit blamed. Trade in fall weather improves with strong boot shoe and dry goods sectors.

Louis Dinkelspiel Flora Dinkelspiel Denver Col Jacob Lehman Brook Street Louisville Kentucky Adras Israel Cemetery Dinkelspiel Bedford Boss Shoe Lyman M. Beckes Knox Vincennes Capital

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15Th Street Monon Westminster Abbey Josepha Franklin England India President McKinley Plunkett Tschaikowsky America Chopin Dean Bradley Westminster Sullivan McKinley Europe London Victoria Windsor William McKinley Britaan Ireland Windsor Castle Conference of the Churches of Christ Rufus Choate Marion Adamson Durham Guthrie Maine California Canada Michyigan Wisconsin Vermont Ohio New Jersey Texas Missouri Dominion of Canada Ontario Quebec Sam Stevens 8Th Q Streets Lehigh Portland Cement Company New Indiana Chamberlain Social Telephone CO Lucky Gamesters French Lick France Germany Wicker and Richardson U.S Rankin Indianapolis Charles R. McCammon McCammon McPheeters Byrne Dye Democrat Russellville
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