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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1901
Page
4
Telegram dispatches review post assassination events and fallout. Roosevelt plans secret service tweaks while McKinley life insurance tallies and memorial stamps are discussed. Anarchist actions, court moves, and public grief frame a nationwide update.
The Russian consul in Chicago ordered an investigation following immediate arrests abroad. Authorities acted swiftly to determine the circumstances and identify those responsible. The move signals official concern and a push for accountability.
High School notes report textbooks secured and earnest work, with enrollment at 109 the largest on record for this time of year. The opening exercises featured readings from Eugene Field and a Bible lesson, while the football team organized and a game with Bedford High School planned. Two more students enrolled Monday, attendance expected to surpass former years, and ministers Rev Wilson and Rev Knox spoke to the students. A new Indiana game law limits hunting from October 1 to November 10, with permits possible for certain shooters but penalties for killing protected game.
List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Bedford Post Office for week ending September 21, 1901, includes ladies Ethel Bowden Iva Craig Carrie Crawford Anna Wilson and gentlemen B A Elwood Harry J Murray J E Skerd Clarence Newkirk Everett Williams Bill. Also note if calling please say advertised. Vinson Williams Postmaster.
Elder Riley Williams visits Pin hook. S S runs a new Belt By train to quarries. Sproull Bros drill at Odon reaches 675 feet. Engine 26 hauls locals between here and Westport. Engine 28 in shop for overhaul. Marriage in town. Allen and Campbell wed. Residents arrive from West to settle. others return from Indianapolis State Fair. Local figures visit, move, or host events including boxing and religious conference scenes.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy after the death of Venus Hunter. Notes visits by Henry F. Gaar of Louisville Cider and Vinegar Works and his connection to Judge Chrisler. G. Daugherty of French Lick showcases Hindostan whet stones and souvenirs. Washington C. Duncan of Columbus, State Statistician, visits sister M. C. Judah. J. S. McMurphy relocates to Bedford for quarry work. wife remains a lifelong Loogootee resident.
Miss Ethel Kinser visits Williams. Birth announced for Elwood and Mrs Richardson. Various residents move homes on West 16th and nearby streets. Attendees include the Mitchell contingent at M J Conference and Indiana University student Stella Deckard. Marriage licenses issued for White Burton and Morrison Burgess. Community events include debates and shows with multiple locals noted.
Monon railroad announces very low season rates for 1901 to Minnesota Montana Wisconsin Oregon Idaho Colorado North and South Dakota. For rates and sale dates contact H. P. Radney G.
O A P Lawrence Council No 91 of the Order American Plowmen will hold its next regular review in Red Mens Hall at the corner of 16th and J Streets on Friday evening September 17. All members are requested to be present. Degree work to be conferred on a number of candidates.
The Pan American Exposition excursion tickets via the Akron Route extend return limits. One-cent-a-mile Tuesday coach tickets allow returns on trains leaving Buffalo by 1 a.m. Central time the day after sale, about six days round trip. Ten-day tickets at one fare plus one dollar extend to 15 days, and 15-day tickets at one and one third fare extend to 20 days. Effective August 20, consult local Pennsylvania Lines agents for details.
The Monon offers a single fare for round trips to multiple meetings. Stops include Indiana events in Lafay ette and Franklin with varying ticket sale dates and return deadlines. Also listed are Gettysburg and Minneapolis gatherings with corresponding sale and return dates, plus a certificate required by N C Latta.
The Monon announces a round trip fare for travel to Louisville from September 23 to October 5 with return valid by October 7. Tickets will be sold at a single fare for the event period.
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