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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1901
Page
2
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Governor Durbin proclaims Friday October 25 1901 as Arbor and Bird day urging school officials teachers pupils and the public to observe by planting trees shrubs and vines in schools and along highways parks and private grounds. He notes reforestation as a global issue and dedicates the day in memory of William McKinley urging citizens to plant trees as benevolence toward future generations.
Wednesday evening the handcar west of town on the Southern Indiana line stopped at Coxton to take on a man. Fred Glover, about 22, died from chest injuries worsened by a chest disease. Groves escaped with non fatal injuries and is recovering at his brother in law’s North J street home.
Washington denies Britain ceded points in the Isthmian canal treaty while both powers claim to keep Clayton Bulwer principles. U S Consul at Salonica to arrange ransom payment for Mrs Stone’s release. U S will fund with plans to settle with Turkey. Kentucky and several Midwestern mills plan to renew freight rate protest. Congress changes eyed. President Roosevelt backs Jones for Federal Judge in Alabama, influenced by Booker T. Washington. Desert horse roundup looms in Utah and northern Arizona. hundreds killed two years ago. forest-leaf smoke touted as tuberculosis cure in Evansville with Dr. Peckinpaugh leading trials. inhalation fumes said to kill lung bacilli.
Miss Nellie Byers misses school due to her mother illness while Herman Boyd returns after illness. Prof Griest speaks on American Citizenship. Football opens Saturday against Blue River Academy. Mrs Whitted will teach new songs weekly in high school. Blue River Academy is a nearby township school three miles south of Salem. An Indianapolis report notes a suspected Monon Express robbery attempt thwarted by detectives.
Washington Indiana prepares for a major court case as a bank cashier is revealed to have financed a citywide gambling operation. Witnesses from business and church circles will recount red lights, poker bets, and stacks of bills as expert lawyers aid memory. Robert Nance dies at five months, with services at Green cemetery, while Miss Mabel Howard earns praise for her stage role in Indianapolis. Florence Kinnock and daughter visit relatives here, returning to Kansas after years away.
In Indianapolis on election day the entire Republican ticket led by Mayor-elect Charles A. Bookwalter won by margins from 1,000 to 2,200. Charles Maguire, Democratic candidate, was defeated, signaling a collapse of the Taggart Democratic machine after six years. The day passed quietly with lingering questions about past methods.
Mose Holeman and family from Bedford visited David W. Holeman and family. Dr W H Smith and wife from Bedford attended to business. W N Hess and wife visited New Albany. his brother ill. George B Jackson township Trustee visited Den niston school. J W Chess and wife of Mitchell visited their son Howard. Mrs F M Leeman and daughter Lidie visited W H Chess. Charles Platter of North Vernon visited his new saw mill now running full time. Corn nearly cut. farmers busy sowing rye wheat and grass seed.
Fort Ritner and surrounding area social mentions include William M. Lee guiding his daughter to Leesville for medicine and trips to Bedford for business or visits. Notables such as John R. Brewer and Peter J. Barnett visit Elisha Lee's. weddings, funerals, and family travel are noted among local residents and out-of-state connections.
The court held a Sullivan Indiana resident who rode by rail to Linton fifteen miles away was not a traveler. It overruled earlier rulings that a buggy rider delivering mail or buying timber was a traveler. Judge Monks said the law targets the insecure life from carrying concealed weapons and demoralization, and narrow traveler meaning preserves the statute.
Thomas Marion Adamson born April 12, 1835 died October 6, 1901 aged 66 years 5 months and 24 days. Married to Amanda J. Lackey on March 27, 1855. Three sons and four daughters survived with one daughter predeceasing him. He joined the Church of Christ at Old Union at sixteen under James Blankenship and at death belonged to the Williams church. Esteemed as a citizen and faithful member whose place was never vacant. His Bible a daily delight, Ecclesiastes 12 read at funeral. He is survived by his wife and six children. A large concourse attended. Elder W. B. Chrisler spoke consolations. remains interred in the church yard.
Farmers rush sowing as frost injures fodder and corn yields are low. Buddha merchants wage a price war while John P. Foster rents the storehouse again. Community updates include marriages, funerals, new pastors, and a pending Episcopal canon on divorce. The next triennial convention will be in Boston.
School started here Monday. Isaac Holmes and his son called on his friend Farien Saturday night. Mr and Mrs W Dobson of Vonda came to town Monday for an eight thirty morning sale. Farris and wife and Joe Allen and wife visited West Union Sunday. Noah Sipes, late of Vonda, has become Mrs Wm Allen. The writer seeks work ethic guidance. M C Reed of Orleans was here Tuesday. Michael has been retained for another year. Dr Malott has rheumatism. Rome Deb Peper shopped at Trinity Monday. A citizen of Indian Spring with rheumatism. Work is progressing rapidly on some business interests. Rev M S Williams was in town Tuesday.
Rev Quillen from Deal filled his New Union appointment and Rev Ernest Sears from Bedford will preach there on Sunday October 13. Locals include Opal and Felix Fish visiting relatives, Plara Knight from this place in Bedford, and Lola Haverly visiting aunt Mrs James George. Miss Ethel Pace improves after illness. Ed Evans of Limestone sold beef locally.
Miss Cora Martin returns home from Vincennes where she spent the summer. Dr. S W Smith of Leesville attended W S Loudermilk’s ailing daughter. Families visiting in the area include Douglas Hinderlider Whitehead and Davis Burrell Wray Holmes and Davis. Irene Rucker is ill with typhoid. Andrew Holmes and wife mourn the death of their daughter Mrs E B Reynolds of Fall River Kansas.
Local notes record several residents traveling to Peerless for a baseball game and to Bedford on business. Churchgoers from Judah attended services at Gulletts Creek, with many visits among neighbors including Mrs. Brinegar, Mrs. Lewis, and Miss Emma Allen. The free night high school enters its third year, offering no cost courses for working youths seeking regular high school studies.
Abigail Trogden deceased with Lawrence County Indiana real estate offered at auction by James H Donica as executor. Properties include 100 acres in section 32 and 77.24 acres in section 5 with terms of payment one third cash, one third in nine months, one third in eighteen months. Auction set for November 7 1901, near Bedford six miles northeast. E K Dye attorney.
Lawrence Circuit Court November Term 1901 Bedford notice to nonresident defendant Equilla Oliver. Plaintiffs Brooks & Brooks ask court to hear divorce complaint. affidavit declares Equilla nonresident. Defendant must appear November 4, 1901 or answer by demurrer, otherwise case will proceed in his absence. Clerk Boone Leonard seals the notice.
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