Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-05

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sulcDE.-on Friday Morning last the
body of man was found, hanging on the
limb of fallen tree, about six miles east of
Bedford, close by the turn pike ]. A. Gump,
Esq, summoned jury and held an inquest
over the body. From papers found on his
person, we learn that the man was from
Prussia His name was Frederick Kleinman,
born, in 1921, and left his native country for
America in November last On Thursday he
was at Bloody Run, had dinner at one of the
hotels there, and afterwa-d started on his
journey westward. What caused him TO ccm-
NIT suicide no one will ever know.
lMPRoyENIENTs-BEDFoRD LOOKING UP. |
During the present Spring our town has
advanced considerably in way Of substantial
improvements so than at any time
during the past twenty years, Quite
number of new buildings, and additions to
old ones, have been erected, and several
others are in progress Of construction. We
have gone to some trouble to gather list
OF the various improvements and their ma
ture, which we give below. # may be that
we have overlooked or omitted to mention
some in making up the list Should this
be found to be thA case, and our attention
called to the fact, we shall gladly make
amends by promptly giving deserving no
tice. One or two of the buildings we men
tion below were begun last Fall, but were
not finished until lately, consequently de-
serve place among the late improvements
j. j. Shoemaker, proprietor Of the Bed
ford Hotel, is adding story to his house,
the structure and addition being Of stone,
and, when finished, will be three stories
high. The improvement will add much to
the appearance and comfort Of the building.
and make it one Of the most desirable hotels
in town.
Jacob Bowser, Of the firm Of Miller &
Bowser, merchants, has greatly enhanced
the beauty and value Of the old Colonade''
and 'Reamer property, purchased by him
this Spring, by enlarging and repairing the
store room and otherwise improving the
premises by the erection of additional build
ings and reeonsTuctng old ones, with re-
gard to shape and convenience. The store
room promises TO be one of the finest in
town.
B. NJ Blymyer has erected a fine brick
dwelling on the lot owned by him on the
corner of Bedford and John streets. This
Is the first building improvement on the
| Watson Extension, but it is hoped that
it will be, as we believe il Is contemplated,
followed by others The locality is alto
gether a desirable one, and although but
lately sold into lots, presents a progressive
! appearance, nearly or quite all Of the lots
being neatly fenced and planted with young
trees and shrubbery, and in process of cult
vation.
A J. Dishong has built dwelling house
on a lot in the 'Shuck Extension, and we
notice that the ground has been broken for
several others in the same locality. J. d.
Horn has also erected a carpenter shop
nearly opposite the residence Of John Alsip,
Esq, and other signs of improvement are
visible in that section The locality is a
very desirable one
s /. Russell Esq, has added much to
the appearance Of his premises. ON Juliana
street, by the erection Of fine addition to
his residence, and remodeling to some ex-
tent, the mansion proper. When finished
| this residence viii one Of the most conve.
nient in Bedford
A B. Cramer has improved his property
in the Eastern part of the town by the cree
ton Of several out-buildings and the making
of some other minor Improvements. such as
the building Of porticos, painting, &c. Mr..
Cramer s Is now one of the finest properties
in the neighborhood.
Hon John Cessna has improved his prop
erty on Pitt street. lately purchased from
E. NJ. Fisher by the addition Of a back
building and the remodding and rcnoyating
of the front to a considerable extent, max
/ ing it a valuable and handsome property.
Jacob Bolingcr is about adding a story
to his house in the eastern part of town.
This addition viii make the residence a very
fine one.
\. 3. earn has in progress Of erection an
addition to his residence on Front Pitt
street, in the shape Of a commodious two
and a-half story back building.
J. z. Over and Wilson Radebaugh have
each erected houses on the Hill, oppo-
site the Reservoir.
Samuel Shuck is putting up new store
room on Pitt street, two doors west of the
Washington Hotel
R. V Leo & Co. have erected a new two
story cabinet shop on the lot of John H.
Rush, on East Pitt street.
/ V. Brengel has erected a two story coop
er shop and upholstery on his property on
the corner of Bedford and Penn streets.
Z. NJ. Fisher has fitted up an elegant
store room in the building lately occupied
by c. Loyer as Post Office
In addition to the above the construction
of the Episcopal Church is still progressing,
and we are informed that an improvement
on the front of the Court House has been
ordered by the Commissioners, and the con-
tract for the bricks for the building Of the
new Poor House awarded. Can 1t be de-
MED that Bedford is improving?
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