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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1913
Page
4
The Bedford Weekly Mail lists Otis and Brooks as proprietors and Thomas J Brooks as editor with Fred B Otis as managing editor. BERT C. WICKER is the news editor and circulation manager and Mrs Harry Askew is society editor. Curt Jocelyn handles the job department.
Legal advertising details first insertion per square with subsequent insertions, display rates per inch for multiple insertions, reading matter pricing per line, and memorial notes like resolutions of respect or cards of thanks with quoted cents amounts.
Orin Mitchell and his wife, visiting in Peru with his parents, were rescued from their flooded house after being carried out a second story window by a boat. Mitchell works for the local telephone company.
Train dispatchers along the Me non woods report resuming routines after flood disruption. Communications were restored gradually with crews returning to work from Lafayette to Monon and Delphi as wires came back online. Repairs progress on the Cincinnati to Lawrenceville line and the Medora area, with temporary trestle at White River and straw bedding for workers. through trains expected to resume soon.
Dr. John R. Andrews, one of the marooned passengers, was stricken with appendicitis here and later returned to Bedford where he underwent surgery. He is reported improving and soon may return to his home in Lawrenceport. He serves as Grand Patriarch of the Odd Fellows of Indiana and is known to the local Odd Fellows and medical fraternity.
Reports claim the drowned man Tilden Smith was found near Williams after weeks since the Sparksville incident. Relatives say they heard the rumor but distrust it, while Mitchell and Vallonia residents hear of rumors without confirmation. Telephone outages and local chatter show wide circulation but no verified evidence.
Next week the B and O Southwestern announces a plan to run trains between St Louis and Cincinnati as part of new service. The move highlights expanded rail connections and potential timetable changes.
The article reports continuing flood impacts on the railway system. The engine remains submerged in the river and will not be removed soon. High water blocks recovery work while freight cars from the east flood Seymour yards, with westbound cars diverted to Dunhams and side tracks between Medora and Brownstown. Yard congestion grows as trains pull in extra cars. After Medora track work, service to Lawrenceburg and Washington should resume. Illinois division repairs affect access to St Louis.
Two cars of a Southeastern extra freight wrecked near Burns City on Friday afternoon, delaying traffic for hours. The wreckage was cleared that night with no injuries reported.
Policemen Clark Maroney and Cline raided the John Yost place on North I street Friday night but found no misdeed or liquor. No goods or contraband were located.
Mr and Mrs Randolph Krieger and their daughter Dorothy were in Batesville due to the serious illness of Mr Krieger's mother. They returned home Friday evening leaving Mrs Krieger much improved.
Arthur Murray aged 29 died at his home 624 North Q street Friday night after a lingering illness of consumption. He leaves a widow and five children. Funeral services Sunday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. Owen from the home. Burial followed at Green Hill.
Police with a search warrant raided the James Tewell place in the Gaussin building, arresting James Tewell for running a blind tiger and illegal sale. Evidence including a whiskey bottle, glasses, and cash was seized. Tewell posted bond. findings of guilty were entered in police court and appealed to circuit court.
B PF Brown a Southeastern employee living at 408 M Street was riding a hand car from shows to the passenger station when the car jumped the track Friday. He sustained two broken ribs a badly injured right elbow and widespread bruises after being thrown under the car.
East 18th street resident little boy son of Mr and Mrs Brasdal ingested three packages of pills found distributed as ads. Doctors reported the incident as a medical episode resulting from the promotional packaging.
Logan Smith of Hast 18th street was notified Saturday of the death of his grandfather in Campbellsburg at 6 am after a lingering illness. He was 84. Mr. Smith traveled to Campbellsburg that afternoon for the funeral.
It was announced Friday that attorneys for Clinton Hovious, convicted of manslaughter in Bloomington, will file written reasons for a new trial before Judge Wilson next Monday morning. If denied, Sheriff Jones will transfer Hovious to Michigan City prison next Tuesday.
Lomel M. Kern four years old son of Mr and Mrs John Kern died Thursday at 12 30 pm east of the city Funeral services were held Friday at 11 am at Pinhook with burial at Pinhook Local obituary notice notes the family residence and timing of death and funeral.
The local Carpenters Union voted to donate 10 to the Doreas Society to relieve flood sufferers in the county. The editorial notes that similar action by labor groups and other societies could raise much needed funds.
The City Hospital is full to overflowing with four nurses employed. Two typhoid patients, three with appendicitis, and three recovering from other operations are in care. All are doing splendidly.
The Monon railroad hauled more than 4000 cars of freight between Chicago and Louisville on Thursday and Friday. Perishable goods dominate the load, signaling new business for the line which may be retained. All motive power is in service with engines 515 521 517 522 and 524 active in freight use, plus heavy freight engines borrowed from the Southern.
Mary Elizabeth, the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Girdley of 6th and S streets, died Saturday at 6 30 PM. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. Dubber. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery.
A daughter named Virginia Rose was born to Mr and Mrs Gideon In man on Tuesday. A finder retrieved a bundle of dynamite attached to timber and a fuse on the Minois side of the Wabash river levee Sunday afternoon. The finder claims the levee north of Vincennes was blown up to avert a worse flood, crediting the act with saving Vincennes.
The case of Thomas Holbert charged with running a blind tiger was continued this afternoon in Lawrence due to the absence of six witnesses.
A prominent farmer cites recent freshet damage and the McKinley flood to claim cutting old corn stalks increases soil washing. He argues leaving stalks on fields protects soil, doubles damage from currents, and urges lawmakers to consider a law to prevent cutting before plowing.
Mrs Lee Potter is listed at her residence on West 22d Street with notices of activity at the property. The item notes her presence at the home location and surrounding domestic mentions.
Ben Croy pleaded guilty to assault and battery with intent to kill in front of Judge Wilson. He was sentenced to the Jeffersonville reformatory for a two to fourteen year indeterminate term with parole for good behavior. Croy wed Miss Rose Dobbs this week. Bloomington Telephone report.
The Washington Herald recalls thousands of unseen heroes in floods, praising telegraph and telephone operators who stayed at posts for days, plus railroad workers who rebuilt lines. It lauds courage beyond battlefield displays.
Mrs Ed Hartman relayed a sister Mary Detman report that Cortland was entirely under water with residents taking shelter in schools and clubhouses. Shops were flooded with goods moved to second floors.
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