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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
8
A delivery pony owned by Arthur Collins bolted from a fight on South I Street. Drawn cart in tow dashed nearly a mile before halted in front of the Lemon flour mill. No rider or injuries. the rig remained undamaged.
John R. Hughes, John Hartman, Samuel Simpson and others left by train on Wednesday to attend the National Progressive convention to be held in Indianapolis Thursday in Tomlinson's Halt at 11 a.m.
George Wilson a fireman on the Monon railway is confined to his Bedford home with bruises and cuts after coal lumps struck him Friday in Orleans while lowering coal in the tender. He was treated by Dr. Easley, the Monon surgeon. Engineer Frank Austin of Monon is recovering at his East Oak Street home in New Albany from heat prostration after being taken ill Thursday night while tuning his engine.
David E. Adkins of Sellersburg advertised for a wife and has received 737 letters and many long distance calls. He plans to answer those with pictures first and believes he can pick a suitable helpmate from about 1,000 applicants.
A violent clash on South Street involved Thomas Gorman and deputy constable Charles Harmon after Harmon fought John Lawson. Gorman slashed Harmon. Harmon struck back. Both men were jailed briefly and fined for assault and battery. Gorman faces further charges. A bystander crowd watched as physicians treated Gorman’s serious wounds.
Leo K. Sears files in Lawrence circuit court for 25000 against Chicago Terre Haute and Southeastern railway alleging injury March 14 while guiding a heavy rope on a drum powered by electric power. Hands and left leg were crushed. he claims permanent crippled status and two years of incapacity. He had been employed six weeks prior.
Deputy Prosecutor Sam Doman of Mitchell vows to close at least one or two “blind tiger” dens in Oolitic as part of a liquor probe. The shooting last Sunday is blamed on excessive alcohol with reports of widespread drinking, especially Saturdays.
Mrs John L Wood age 52 died at her home east of the city Wednesday at 6 30 following a two month illness due to Brights disease and stomach cancer. Born and reared in the county she was formerly Miss Clara Johnson and sister of David Johnson. Survived by four sons William Jesse Fred and Ralph Wood. Funeral Friday forenoon at 11 burial at Erie cemetery.
Dr. O B Norman a young physician chosen by County Chairman Butler as a candidate for County Coroner states he will not enter the race. He cites dissatisfaction with the outlook surroundings and the boss as reasons for withdrawing from the contest.
The Indianapolis Sun notes Bedford native Harry Donica is not expected to be a regular Senator this year but is making a strong impression with the Columbus team. It suggests he may earn a regular spot next season as Senators remain solid, aiding his prospects.
Walter Alsman, once believed dead in the Dugger shooting, is found alive by a physician during a suspected post mortem but remains in critical condition. Thomas Shepherd is seriously wounded but regarded as likely to recover, while Cole Burch faces possible recovery barring blood poisoning. No arrests have been made.
Charles A Greathouse state superintendent has issued the dates for county institutes to be held in August September and October Many will be at county seats The Lawrence county teachers institute is set for September 2 6 with other institutes in Allen Bartholomew Clark Crawford Delaware Dubois Fayette Fulton Hamilton Howard Jennings LaGrange Madison Newton Orange Owen Perry Posey Randolph Tipton Vermilion Wabash White and Whitley counties listed for the same period.
Paris Anderson a 55 year old wealth landowner and bachelor died after collapsing in Bloomington after arguing with an attorney about blasting for railway construction on his farm near Monroe and Lawrence county lines. He fell ill while discussing the matter with Deputy Attorney General Edwin Carr and died shortly after at Bloomington Hospital.
Charles Payne who suffered serious scalding to his right leg below the knee at the Monon round horse six weeks ago has improved enough to resume work. He had been off duty for six weeks as his injuries healed.
Clida A. Reed filed for divorce from Silva Reed in Lawrence circuit court alleging jealousy and unfounded accusations of relations with other women. The couple married September 1908 and separated July 15 1912. custody of their child is requested.
Billy Creamer, recently released by Cincinnati and sent to the minors, leads Frankfort in a double header against Mt. Sterling. He pitches a two game shutout, four to nothing with two hits, and eight to nothing with five hits, earning praise for dominant form.
Deputy Prosecutor Samuel Doman arrived in Oolitic to investigate Sunday's shooting at Tony Rock's dry beer joint. Rube Glimpse remains in critical condition after being shot in temple and leg. danger of death could trigger murder charges. The incident follows a pattern of alcohol fueled violence at Oolitic.
The Twenty third United States infantry under Col Edwin F. Glenn, stationed at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, will march from Indianapolis to French Lick Springs passing Mooresville Martinsville Gosport Bloomington Bedford and Mitchell with possible return stops at Paoli Salem Brownstown Seymour Columbus Franklin and other points. The camp at Ft Harrison closes soon as Sixth and Eighth Ohio regiments depart.
Miss Bessie Newby of Kansas City has been visiting her sister Mrs. Charles Payne on North Ostreet for several days. She left for Indianapolis on Wednesday and will proceed to Chicago before returning home. Her sister Miss Lena Newby will remain in the city for some time as Mrs. Payne’s guest.
In the Boston versus St. Louis game on Tuesday Will Rariden contributed as a hitter with two hits in three at bats. He made seven putouts two assists and one error while one double helped him score twice.
Clarence McCormick traveled to Charlestown on Wednesday to attend his brother James McCormick's funeral. James died in California. The remains arrived today at noon and the service was planned for 2 PM Wednesday. W H McCormick went to Chicago to join the funeral party and accompany the casket to Charlestown.
Mrs I N Cook and Mr and Mrs Ernest Sharp with Claude Cook family of Oolitic returned from Mitchell where they stayed with Mr and Mrs Jordan Dodd. A sump tuous dinner with covers for thirty was a feature of the visit. Miss Hester Hoffman returned home to Terre Haute after a ten day visit with Miss Anna Mary.
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