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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
5
The Bedford and Bartlettsville road drainage is at issue as Walter Al Norman allegedly obstructed a natural drain used for ten years. The board filed injunctions to stop further obstruction and reports threats of bodily harm to anyone who removes it again.
Chase Whitted charges Policeman McBride with conduct unbecoming an officer in a filing addressed to the City Clerk and City Council. Whitted alleges McBride insulted his brother Lawrence Whitted with profane language after the incident, while noting the arrest occurred later for alleged resistance and outside the prisoner’s presence.
James Albert Derment, 44, died at his home at 18th and K streets Sunday morning from sun stroke after a heat spell beginning July 1. Funeral services were held at his home Tuesday at 9 o'clock and burial followed at the Freedom cemetery, about one and a half miles south of Mitchell.
Frank Rounds was struck Sunday afternoon at Sut street and Lincoln Avenue by an automobile owned by Robert Sproull and driven by his son. He escaped with only bruises after grabbing the hood to avoid a worse impact. The incident occurred as a trolley bus passed and Rounds jumped forward, taking the hit in the stomach and collapsing briefly before regaining consciousness.
Mr and Mrs Edmund B Thornton announce the engagement of their daughter Louise to Philip Sidney McDougall of Buffalo New York with the wedding planned for the near future.
William D. Martin aged 59 died at his home near Feltonville Sunday evening from tuberculosis after a long illness. Burial will be Tuesday at Erie. He is survived by his wife four daughters and one son all living nearby except the son in Terre Haute. Mrs. Martin is seriously ill with blood poisoning from a cut on the thumb.
Saturday night near Harbaugh and Schooley the father seized a child walking with its mother and forced a rapid retreat through an alley. The mother feared harm if the intoxicated man did not stop. Police intervened, the child was returned, and no arrests were made. the mother suffered a near fainting spell before regaining strength.
The Wicker's Champs beat the Washington Grays two to one Sunday in a tense game. Wicker pitched well, and a ninth inning rally started by Bringhans and followed by Lemons and Collier gave the Champs the winning run after a fluke score for the Grays.
Moving pictures featuring points of interest in the city and the stone industry will be shown at the Grand Theater Thursday Friday and Saturday. Scenes include public buildings boy scouts fire department newspaper offices and crowds at the public square. The program is expected to be a strong attraction.
Miss Ona Pierce of near Avoca underwent an operation for appendicitis Sunday at her home. The procedure was performed by Dr. J. R. Pearson with assistance from Dr. Norman of this city and Dr. Collins of Avoca. The patient was reported as doing well Monday.
William Compton who was found guilty of running a blind tiger at Mitchell was fined 50 dollars and costs and given 30 days in jail. He has filed an appeal bond and the transcript of the case has been received by E J Stalker clerk of the Lawrence circuit court.
Joe F. Taylor pleaded guilty to assault and battery after striking Grace Taylor during a Sunday night argument over money near Avenue. He was fined $1 and costs. He filed two counter charges against her, provoke and fornication, set for next Thursday at 2.000
Mrs Jeanette Clements of South G Street spilled carbolic acid on her arm Monday. The burn is described as painful but not serious, with no lasting injury expected.
Miss Virginia Burton has come back from a social visit with friends in Mitchell, marking a pleasant hometown update and noting friendly ties within the community.
Miss Mabel Collier, roommate of Miss Helen Murphy, identifies Thomas Stineburg as the attacker in a brutal Friday night assault at the Bloomington Student Building. Murphy is recovering. doctors treated facial injuries and a torn necklace after the incident.
A circulating report claimed Frank Henderson, a local Black man, was badly cut in a Bloomington fight. A Bloominton special today confirmed the tale was false as Henderson was not in the city and had not been there for days. his father Nelson Henderson traveled to Bloomington to check the claim.
Frank Beyers, an old soldier, died Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock at his daughter's home, Mrs. S. Brazil. His remains were taken to Lowder cemetery Monday for funeral services at 11 o'clock, with local G A R members in charge. Burial followed at Lowder cemetery.
J S Ramsey and family narrowly escaped serious harm when a harness broke on Selby hill near Pleasant Run church, causing their double carriage to crash after the horse fell. All members sustained minor injuries except the horse, with the son suffering a strained wrist. The incident mirrors a similar accident a year earlier on the same hill.
Evansville reports 140 typhoid cases as the board awaits milk sample results from the state health board. Water from the city filtration system tested clean. wells in three city parks submitted for analysis. Many cases are in the fashionable southern district. nurses are in short supply while vaccine arrives from Indianapolis.
A 1912 Ford owned by G H Anderson was stolen from a private garage on North Ewing street Seymour Friday night. A $25 reward for the car and $25 for the arrest of the thief were offered. Police traced the vehicle to Seventh street and nearby towns were alerted.
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