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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1901
Page
3
Miss Elsie Beaver of Pinhook and Mrs. Wm Humston of Mitchell were in town this week. Several births announced including a girl to Mr and Mrs Rich ard Roberts and a son to Mr and Mrs William P Duncan. Multiple marriage licenses issued and many visits, moves, and local business updates across Bloomington Mitchell Ellsworth Cooper and other figures noted. The Monon line reports 211 clergy tickets sold for a Buffalo Bill show visit.
Card of thanks from A Smithers family grieving their infant Velma Irene who died at two months and twenty four days. Velma’s burial was arranged for Elnora. Mrs. Fowler and two children from Leesville were injured when a buggy overturned at 17th and E streets after a runaway horse. Will J. Prow visited his brother in law Robert Harris to see Bed ford Hair Nickel Plate Show and Chicago Stock Company at the Grand.
A long list of residents and visitors is recorded with many illnesses and medical concerns. Entries note Mrs. Newland Day and Herbert Winterhalter ill, Lafe Buckles and Maud Quackenbush sick, and several families moving or visiting, including Gainey on West 18th Street, Owens at Wallheiser’s, and the Sears family visits. Also mentioned are moves to Oklahoma and Indiana, and local attendance at fairs and social events.
240 acre home with large house and barns Blue grass land red clay lime stone foundation timber springs sugar orchard fruit and timber. Located 12 miles from town of 200 and Bedford. Described as one of the best farms and bargains in Lawrence count. F M Kern & Co Springville Ind agents.
Next Saturday the Bedford circuit holds its first Quarterly Conference at Shiloh. Preaching by the Presiding Elder at 10 30 a m, followed by the quarterly session. All invited to attend.
Charles Owens, a brakeman on through southbound freight No 73, fell off the train just north of Mitchell at 3 30, dislocating a shoulder and fracturing a rib. He was brought to his home in Paoli and will be laid up for some time.
Wednesday afternoon Mrs John D Williams entertained in honor of Miss Stella Adams of Indianapolis. Adams, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harris Adams, has many Bedford friends. The reception featured blue gown with cream appliques and a white gown with golden red decor. Hostess duties were shared by Mrs John Alexander Gunn with assistance from Mrs Joseph Glover and Mrs Oscar Hartley. Adams departs next week to return to Indianapolis.
Bedford Fair causes city banks to close at 1 p m. Civil Engineer Noble McPheeters returns from Orange County. Locals report visitors and residents traveling to Springville Martinsville Alexandria and French Lick. Court notes cover indictments trials and juries as Bedford Fair adjourns sessions.
After November first, Bedford Indiana, Mr and Mrs Barclay arrive in town. Barclay is MacLean Lumber Company manager and a respected social and business figure. Mrs Barclay has visited her brother Hugh MacLean in Bedford, and friends extend a sincere welcome to their new home at the Emery residence on O Street.
Dr Charles O Molz of Bedford Indiana married Miss Marguerite Shea of St Louis at St Anthony’s Church in a quiet ceremony performed by Rev Father Clements. The bride wore a white silk mull gown with a train and carried white carnations. The couple planned a noon train departure for the East and will reside in Bedford.
A reunion at Shawswick on October 5 features speakers Hon Robert W Miers Hon James Small Hon James B Wilson Hon Frank Vance Hon Ira Bateman and others. Mrs Flo Whitted and daughter provide music with Miss Emma Henger of Bedford also performing.
Mike England, 60, known for his bad habits and cruelty to his wife, was sentenced in Terre Haute police court to one to three years in the penitentiary, a $25 fine, and three years disfranchisement after being arrested for stealing an overcoat. A prior divorce suit from his wife was noted, with information from Bedford authorities affecting leniency. England broke down in court, then requested stamps and stationery to write to his son. County Assessor Pope visited Shoals. Miss Jennie Elnore spent time with Mr. and Mrs. Harsh. Eldo Cheever, working in S I yards, fell ill and missed work.
Bloomington notes report on a planned high school tennis association with student leadership, a second team captain Leo Torphy, and calls for early play and local court help. Also mentions Chicago anarchists freed after McKinley’s assassination, and W H Hedden’s bicycle crash injuries and hospital visit after a Bedford Methodist conference outing. Martinsville Reporter.
A call to mothers to support national progress through organized home maker gatherings. Two sessions planned Friday afternoon September 27 at 2:30 pm in the First Baptist Church corner Mand 18th streets. Speakers include Mrs H Asbury Mrs B Cosner Mrs Chadwick Mrs H Accam and Mrs K Norton with songs and devotions and an offering.
Frosts damaged late corn in North Dakota Nebraska Kansas Missouri and Iowa slight damage on low lands in Indiana and Ohio but most of the crop east of the Mississippi River is mature and safe. Cutting nears completion in some states. Apples showing improvement in Kansas Arkansas Tennessee and Missouri with overall promising outlook. Plowing and fall seeding progress favors. Early sown wheat in Missouri valley coming up well.
The St Louis team beat Boston 2 to 1 at League Park in an 11 inning game. Richardson delivered a decisive line drive to center in the eleventh, scoring on a throw and sending 1000 fans onto the field in celebration. Harper and Willis pitched well for both sides amid a tense, late inning finish. Ed Jacobs improved after cramps, and local events included the Chicago Stock Co.’s crowd at the Stone City Opera House and memorial services for the late president hosted by the women of WRCU with Capt. Alexander speaking.
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