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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1915
Page
4
Proprietors listed as Thomas J. Brooks editor and Fred B. Otis managing editor with Mrs. Harry Askew as society editor and Wesley L. Rhoda as manager of the job department. Contact phone 887 appears in the society section.
An old newspaper notice outlines advertising rates in the United States. Legal advertising first insertion one dollar per square and fifty cents for each subsequent insertion. Display ads priced by the inch: twenty five cents for one to three insertions, fifteen cents for four insertions, twelve and a half cents for five to twelve insertions.
The intermediate and primary departments of Oolitic Public Schools close for holiday while the High School remains in session an extra month. A Friday afternoon program featured a nine student cast in Queen Ann's Cottage and a Glee Club performance. Teachers include Misses Rose Driscoll Jeanette Stanish Mary Erwin and Mrs Frank Scarident.
Ollie Tow, son of Henry Tow and former Mitchell man, died by his own action at Mendota Texas Friday morning. He was about 30, survived by wife and one child. He is brother of Mrs Curtis Bass and Frank Tow near Mitchell. Tow wished burial at Mendota and wife notified county relatives. No deputies have been informed.
Fred Andersen, a farmer, was struck by lightning while plowing on the Jim Owens farm. The bolt felled a nearby horse named Peerless. Andersen survived with injuries as local officials and neighbors began to aid him.
E G Shortt sells a 7 400 gravel bond issue to raise cash for the Vic Epavel road project. The sale clears payments on the bond, with proceeds directed to the county treasury and bond obligations settled.
The article recounts David J. Mackey's role in building the Meansville and Richmond Railroad from Pillore to Westport and plans to extend to Richmond Indiana. It notes subsidies from Lawrence county, later ownership changes after floods, and the line's evolution into the Chicago Terre Haute and Southeastern Line. It also mentions Mackey's persona, a notable incident with a switch, and remarks from the Washington Herald.
The city mourns Ernest Fisher aged about sixty as relatives report his death after illness leading to blood poisoning. He was born in the area, married to Miss Agat Dimhi, and survived by widow Cynilda and two sons Albert and Wilkin, with brothers and extended family. Funeral services were scheduled at Green Hall with burial in Lafayette after notice.
Unclear OCR text outlines procedures for farmers to claim damages when stock or fowl are killed or injured by dogs. It mentions filing within ten days with the state board of accounts, sworn claim forms, and verification of ownership and value. It stresses strict compliance and careful review of all claims.
The notice records a marriage performed by Justices Malou at aca Saturday. The couple Jesse Crag of Silver Thao ville and Cora Pinkston of five vilte are listed as bride and groom in the event.
A band with fee members organized here with headquarters in Porters' Hall for practice. Tyra Hickey, formerly of Terre Haute, serves as leader.
Mrs Olfie Cecil aged about 45 years died Saturday at 3 46 at her home in Avoca after a long illness from Bright's disease. She leaves a husband and four children. Watson of Marshalltown was in town Saturday.
The new free erected Methodist Episcopal church building in Orleans will be dedicated on Tuesday morning April 25 at ten o'clock. Bishop William Blah of a prominent bishop will preach and conduct services. The ceremony follows a fire loss that destroyed the previous church.
The obituary notes Mrs Mancy Heltenbure aged 85, a widow of Clear Creek. Funeral Friday afternoon from Nancy Heltenturge home with service at foreclock. Survived by three sons and five daughters with further relatives.
A Vinegar Hill School event Friday closed with a civic dinner at noon and a program attended by local residents. Baker served as host and praised the teacher for her service. Nearby residents from Guthrie and Monroe County were noted visiting the city for business and family.
James Moore, married thirteen years, filed for divorce from Annie Moore in Lawrence circuit court. He claims they wed February 6, 1902, separated in 2295, and alleges cruelty and insubordination including name calling and ordering him to leave. He seeks custody of their nine year old child.
Melvina Brown, described as the mother of Pethoned, was taken back to Clairmont School on Saturday after an incident involving her son. Local officials reported the transfer and ongoing custody arrangements.
A son Lloyd was born to Mr and Mrs Dave Butler of Oolitic on Saturday. Mrs Charles Tros of South T street is reported to be in danger. George Crawshaw visited Bloomington today. Alfred Parker's property was sold to Henry L Martin for 3695 dollars.
Osborn Pedd, a year old son of Mr and Mrs Rosece Ladd of West 18th Street, fell on a stone sidewalk while skating. His right arm was broken above the wrist. medical attention was given, the fracture reset, and he is improving though in considerable pain.
Hiwood Tindell who runs the Mexican Charley Cate near the Monon depot will travel to Louisville for bladder operation. He has suffered for two years and in the last three months his condition has been very serious.
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