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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1919
Page
4
The text presents a partial newspaper masthead listing editors and staff with only advertising rates and insertion details for display ads. It shows Thomas J Brooks as editor and others, plus scattered rate figures and terms for insertions without a complete article.
James Holliwell of Orleans a known stock buyer drove his car over the side of a culvert at Georgia Street around midnight Sunday suffering serious injuries. Several ribs were broken and internal injuries were being assessed. His son in law in the car was also injured. Officials blamed the crash on glare from a passing B&O SW train headlight.
Mrs Ida Lewis reports on community illnesses. Visitors include Mrs Wiliam Lewis in Bedford on Thursday and Miss Zea Owens visiting Mrs Floe Stewart. Miss Fioe Stewart called on Miss Edna Tapp. Bernee Watson and Runih Merrell visited Bedford. Ruth McCleery of Detroit visited Saturday and Sunday. Ruth McCleery and her daughter visited the Emery Stewart home on Sunday along with Ruth Ferrell Bernice Watson and Fay Pender at Beulah Chambers residence.
A letter charging the War Department with hoarding surplus meats and canned goods calls for immediate sale to the public at reasonable prices. Republican lawmakers press Secretary Baker to distribute the stock, arguing it would ease costs for households and protect consumers over packers. Also notes local social updates on Avis Gibson returning to Lincoln Avenue and Mrs Lewis taking school duties.
Misses Harriett and Josephine Findley daughters of Rev and Mrs Z W Findley Lafayette formerly of this city have been guests of Miss Abbie Joyner for ten days. A series of social functions included a Friday morning party and events hosted by Miss Nancy Tracey Miss Rush Standish Miss Frances Cosner and others with friends from Indianapolis and Gardner Wi. The farewell event featured garden flowers music dancing ice cream and cake.
Nellie Bundy of Leon filed for divorce from Leon Bundy in Lawrence circuit court alleging marriage on November 5 1913 and separation on July 4 1914 with defendant failing to provide. The case references a separate report of an accident in North Dakota and notes involvement of George and Mrs Tovey in Omaha Nebraska along with Jonas Smiley’s death and family movements to Omaha.
A nine room frame dwelling owned by Joe A. Heitger and occupied by Mrs. Frank Sherwood and her mother Ale Hatfield was badly damaged by fire Monday evening. Firefighters used four lines of hose to control the blaze amid heavy water damage to furniture clothing and books. Insurance covers contents estimated at 1000 with building loss possibly over 2000.
The Linton Citizen reports the Pennsylvania Railroad has barred billing of certain cars to off switching terminals. An order counts all new cars or those loaded and not billed the same day against empties for the next day. The move could seriously handicap mines as winter approaches.
August Benzel, superintendent of McMillan mill at Reed Station, is off duty after a heavy piece of iron mashed his foot. Mrs Joseph Pace and daughter Mary, former Oo litic residents now in Washington, visit relatives during vacation. Robert Ellison and his son Frank head to Chicago to visit his daughter's family.
Andrew McIntosh a prominent retired businessman died Monday night at eleven in his Indianapolis home. Mrs Margaret Hodge recalls his genial nature and long ties to the community. Surviving are two sons and three daughters including Mrs Sadie Raschig Mrs Eva Houston and Mrs Nellie Kleinmeyer with interment planned beside his wife at Crown Hill cemetery
Seymour Red Sox defeated Bedford Champs 2 to 0 in a fast game on the diamond southwest of the Amibrand Carriage Company's plant. Taylor pitched well with 14 strikeouts, allowing five hits, while battery mate Dlerrman backed him. Fans packed the stands as improvements, including a possible new grand stand, are planned before Sunday’s matchup against Westport.
Mayer of Louisville rents Brooks building on East Side near Stone City Bank and plans a kickoff Sept 1 for an exclusive ladies ready-to-wear shop. Also notes Mr and Mrs Stephen Byrd depart for Mitchell and George Jackson of Leesville improving after illness.
The horse and buggy were taken from the public hitch rack Tuesday night and later recovered in an alley near H and 17th streets. The rig belonged to George Johnson of two miles north of the city who tied the horse at 4 PM and missed the outfit about 11:15 PM.
Oolitic's newly organized team defeated Dark Hollow 10 to 5 on Sunday at the latter town. Reynolds and Borriff shared the battery for Oolitic while Hollow's Miller and Jones kept pace. Borriff's pitching and Swange's fielding at first base stood out as the key moments of the game.
The Mayo doctors say no operation is necessary for John David Walls and treatment should relieve his condition. Mrs Walls and the boy are enroute home and will arrive Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Charles McNabb welcomed a baby son Geo Bear at Kasoman hospital in Indianapolis. Dr McNabb earned a Indiana University School of Medicine degree last June and now works at Eastman Hospital. Their son Captain D W McNabb, provost marshal at Kelly Field Texas, recovered from a motorcycle accident and heads to the border to command the Suh aero squadron. They plan a new field camp at Laredo Texas with eighteen fliers.
Frank Tech received a letter from Cincinnati Reds management confirming Bedford Bill Hariden will catch the game next Sunday in Cincinnati against New York. A popular excursion from this city operated by the B. & C. S W. will run, with a fare of $2.27 plus war tax.
Opening night at the Mac Taft Stock Company drew a crowded tent and general satisfaction. Performers delivered varied entertainment to a full audience, signaling a promising run.
Message received reports Mrs. George Tovey’s father Mr. Smiles, a former prominent resident of Indianapolis, was seriously injured Tuesday in Watertown South Carolina. The mother and brother were en route to Watertown.
The public sale at the farm of late Robert Duncan was held Tuesday and attracted many buyers. All stock and items fetched good prices, with the finest live stock on the place drawing strong bids.
The Meyer Eiser Banks advertise direct farm loan applications solicited from farmers and promise satisfaction. President Meyer leads the bank as it encourages farmers to apply.
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