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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1913

Page

2

Seduction Charge Shocks New York City Stone Cutter

Max Scheffel of this city is held on seduction charges with a $500 bond after a New York City warrant. Scheffel seeks to marry Lirria A. Cornwell Wee and may settle the matter out of court. Lirria A. Wee sues Ralph Lee for divorce, alleging neglect, insults, and abuse during marriage begun October 7 1907. Cornwell seeks restoration of her maiden name.

Max Scheffel Prowine New York City Scheffel Albert J. Fields Lawrence Ralph Lee Lirria Cornwell

Treatment Is Alleged In Divorce Complaint Filed

Lirria A. Lee filed a divorce complaint on Wednesday alleging treatment concerns. The action targets marital dissolution and seeks court resolution of related relief.

Young Girl Sent to Industrial School Returns to City

Alice Blevins, about fifteen, was sent to the Girls Industrial School some time ago and returned Wednesday to the city. The institution refused to keep her longer due to an immature mind and her imminent motherhood. Judge Shea's pending return placed her with the Board of Children's Guardians until fate could be decided.

Alice Blevins Girls Industrial School Uis Erity Judge Shea Childrens Guardians

Larceny Charge Filed Against Reuben Delaney in Kansas Court

Reuben Delaney was arrested on larceny and receiving stolen goods charges connected to the theft of several pieces of brass from Willard F. Myers valued at fifty dollars. The affidavit was filed in Lawrence Circuit Court and Delaney remains in jail in default of bond.

Reuben Delaney Willard F. Myers Delaney

Heavy load 200000 capacity car shipped from P M B Mill

The P M B mills shipped one of the world’s few two hundred thousand pound capacity cars from their mill to Niagara Falls with 199 250 pounds of stone. The car’s gross weight was 271 900 pounds and tare 5050 pounds, needing end weighing on local scales. The stone was billed to Robert E Patten at Niagara Falls, N Y.

P. M. & B. Mills Robert E. Patten Niagara Falls N.Y

Needmore Man Samuel Mason Committed to Madison Hospital

Samuel Mason of Needmore was taken to the Hospital for the Insane at Madison on Wednesday. He was escorted by Clay Tyree and John Shrout after being found of unsound mind several days earlier.

Samuel Mason Needmore Madison Clay Tyree John Shrout

Sword of Capt. Geo J. Brown recovered by family

The Civil War sword carried by the late Capt. Geo J. Brown was recovered by his family after being sold last Saturday by his grandson Lyle Brown for 2 dollars. The buyer, unnamed, is not to be identified. Leo K. Sears of 13th and J assisted in recovering the item. A rebel flag captured near New Orleans by Brown was also taken by the grandson but remained at a relative’s home.

Geo. J. Brown Lyle Brown Leo K. Sears 13Th J Streets New Orleans Capt. Brown Young Brown

Heltonville Man Weds Miss Honeycut in County Clerk Office

Oliver A. Meadows of Heltonville and Mary J. Honeycut of Norman Station were married Wednesday at 10 in the office of County Clerk Stalker by Mayor Fields.

Oliver A. Meadows Heltonville Mary J. Honeycut Norman Station Stalker Mayor Fields

Burglar Scare on West N Street Ends Without Trace

Police were called at midnight Tuesday after a burglar moved about Mrs. E. K. Dye’s home on West N Street. Officers Clark McBride and Maroney searched the house. the family stood on the verandah. No theft or trace of the intruder was found.

Clark McBride Maroney

Death of Monroe County State Bank cashier Samuel C. Dodd

Samuel C. Dodd, cashier of the Monroe County State Bank at Bloomington, died at his Bloomington home Wednesday from heart trouble. He was about 60, in poor health for some time but able to work Tuesday. Survived by his wife. Funeral services set for Friday.

Samuel CC. Dodd Monroe County State Bank Bloomington Mr. Dodd

Bedford merchant's bankruptcy petition dismissed

Joseph H. Anderson of Bedford had his voluntary bankruptcy adjudication set aside and the petition dismissed by Judge Anderson in federal court. His liabilities were $5 285 17 with assets of $4 345. He and creditors agreed to turn over most assets to Frank R. Allen as trustee, releasing Anderson from further liability.

Joseph H. Anderson Bedford Anderson Frank R. Allen Indianapolis News

Ai EN SHIPMENT Ai EN SHIPMENT

Demand for stone shipment is blocked by car shortages and rail delays. Floods disabled rail service and congested roads cap power, leaving stone awaiting transport and unable to meet urgent customer needs.

Bloomington

George Hendricks Visited City Tuesday

George Hendricks of Williams was in the city on Tuesday.

George Hendricks Wiliams City

Minerva Miller Suffering Stroke At Bloomfield

Mrs. Minerva Miller of this city suffered apoplexy Tuesday at Bloomfield. Basil and Harry Miller were notified Tuesday night and went to Bloomfield Wednesday to be at her bedside.

Basil Harry Miller Minerva Miller Bloomfield Thes O Sons

Drowned yardmaster Shaffer recovered as search continues

The third body, Daniel L. Shaffer day yardmaster, was found buried in sand near Blue Hole trestle south of Washington Indiana. Theo dore Gharst remains missing despite 200 workers sweeping the area with iron rods and hooks. Shaffer carried a gold watch engraved D. L. 8 and a rosary. a cross signified a happy death and his church notes were found.

Daniel L. Shaffer Blue Hole Washington Ind Shaffer Theodore Gharst Robert Wright Knights of Columbus D. L Mr. Schaffer Rome Father Ryan Schaffer Stevens Hawkins Creek Schatter

Our Old Crowd Meets Mrs. Avery for Birthday Evening

Our Old Crowd gathered Tuesday evening to celebrate Mrs. S. BK Avery of West 15th Street. They enjoyed ice cream and cake during several delightful hours of socializing.

Elephant With Gentry Brothers Show Finds Soul Mate

An elephant from the Gentry Brothers show forms an unexpected bond with a barnyard hog, creating a noted pairing that delights attendees and highlights the circus act's charm.

Gran Chapter attendees travel to Indianapolis event

Several people from the area attended the Grand Chapter gathering in Indianapolis this morning. Named participants include Mrs. S. L. Keach, Miss Nellie Malott, Miss Anna Greer, and Mrs. B. E. Hanson.

Indianapolis S. L. Keach Nellie Malott Anna Greer B. E. Hanson

Married Wn Glerk UAE In Stonington Ceremony

Herbert C. Todd and Miss Sylvia Bundy of Stonington wed in a Wednesday ceremony at 11 in the county clerk’s office officiated by Mayor Albert J. Fields. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Quillen of Oobilic on Wednesday.

Herbert C. Todd Sylvia Bundy Stonington Albert J. Fields John Quillen Oobilic

Beem and Bates Couple Wed at St Vincent Parish

William R Beem and Irene Bates quietly wed Wednesday at 9 oclock in St Vincent de Paul parsonage with Rev Father Lannert officiating. The couple left for a ten day trip from Columbus after a brief ceremony attended by immediate families and two friends. They plan to reside on South M street after their return.

Wiliam Ryan Beem Trene Bates St. Vincent de Paul Parsonage Father Lannert Mary Wallheiser Misses Wallheiser Zeella Bates Columbus

Blind man’s $2,560 verdict upheld against railroad

The Indiana appellate court affirmed a $2,560 judgment for James Wall, a blind man, against the Indianapolis Southern Railroad Co for injuries when boarding a train at Unionville. The court ruled the railroad had knowledge of Wall’s condition and failed to show reasonable boarding time, despite the train’s sudden start.

James Wall Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company Wall Unionville Bloomington Lawrence County Monroe Lawrence c. C Felt P. J appeHee

Miss Edith Urmey Resigns as City Hospital Superintendent

Miss Edith B Urmey resigns after eight months as City Hospital Superintendent to take effect May 1 Miss Mary B Houser of Bilfton to succeed her with Miss Maeie N Knepp as surgical nurse Both Houser and Knepp are University of Michigan Hospital graduates in Ann Arbor Michigan

Edith B. Urmey City Hospital Board of Control Mary B. Houser Bhilfton Miss Urimey Maeie N. Kipp Miss Houser Miss Knepp University of Michigan Hospital Ann Arbor Michigan

Congress Doings Hint For Belville Immigrant

Leopold Link denied naturalization in Belleville Illinois as he could not name anything Congress has done. The Globe Democrat notes the current tariff push and promise of action as President Wilson presses for free trade. Hundreds of thousands of voters may learn what Congress has done before the next election.

Leopold Link Belleville Congress Washington Leopold Dank Leopold Luk Joe Geiger Arkansas House of the Congress Senate Ffense Wilson Leopold Bellville

Ellison Moves Louden Property For New Bungalow

Dr W T Ellison who recently purchased the Louden property on West 14th street is moving the five room house to the rear of the lot facing P street and will at once begin erecting a modern bungalow facing 14th street for his own occupancy.

W. T. Ellison Louden West 14Th Street P Street 14Th Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lirria A. Wee Lirria A. Lee Cauel Reuben de Laney Cuit Court E. K K. Dye N Street Ouoder Samuel G. Dodd Yardmaster Manaure Gentry Brothers India Asia Casey King Urol Ghowo Elephant Gentry GRAN WN Glerk Uae William R. Beem Irene Bates South M Street Jwocment Eber Schecton Yockey Mary Houser Congress Soong Something
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