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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
10
A Vin cennes Sun excerpt notes that postmasters doubt postal surveillance will curb hidden correspondence. It argues lock boxes, used mainly by women, foster social scandals and that gossip will persist regardless of reform plans. The piece mocks Hitchcock and urges inquiry among clerks.
Thomas Fenton long time chief clerk for the Southern Indiana railway has joined the C. I. L. railway in this city as cashier at their station. He succeeds Joe Campbell who has been promoted to a higher post.
Interest in amateur baseball in the city grows after Washington Park games between city and county workers and barber teams. A city league is planned with teams including clerks merchants Elks Magles and electricians, following a defeat of the barbers. A banquet at a hotel will follow the game, to be paid for by the losers.
Fred Stipp, a leading farmer and county pioneer, marked his 84th birthday quietly at his Erie-area home. The day brightened when he opened his mailbox to receive a shower of beautiful postcards from well-wishers.
Thomas J Owens planer foreman at the J A Rowe mill was slightly injured Friday while loading a stone on the planer. He was pinched briefly in the accident and narrowly escaped a more serious injury, as did another worker standing nearby.
The Delfin Tatting Club met at Miss Irene Ferguson's home on East 17th Street Thursday afternoon. Ice cream and cake were served as refreshments. The group looks forward to a Trinity Springs outing next week.
The Salvation Army hosted its annual outing at Athletic Park with 274 attendees including children and their mothers. They traveled by automobile from the courthouse east side and returned in the afternoon, with organizers thanking automobile owners and helpers.
Merchants and their clerks plan a charity or competitive baseball game against the City Hall and Court House teams. They expect a contest after the City and County team nears class A status, and offer to play for money marbles chalk or soda water. The date will be announced later.
J W Davis and family thank neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of their wife and mother Mrs J W Davis. Also listed are Mrs D H Vocke Mrs G W Dismore Mrs Elmer Corbin Miss Grace Davis Albert Davis Martin Davis Samuel Davis Otis Davis. A daughter of Joseph Stigall in the north part of the city is seriously ill with typhoid.
A supposed burglary at the Young Pool room on South I street sparked a police visit. Officers heard activity upstairs but failed to gain entry as they were misled by a group of baseball players and Jim Young says the upstairs crowd planned a baseball game.
A county and city team of City Hall and Court House employees defeated the city barbers 12 to 8 in a Thursday game at Washington Park. Accidents marred the match as Cummings broke a finger, Hackett sprained an ankle, and Ray Mitchell suffered a black eye from a ball. Mayor Fields hit a home run, and John Underwood played solid defense while the score climbed with seven runs in the seventh inning for the politicians.
There is little change in the condition of Rube Glimpse of Oolitic who was shot in the temple and left leg last Sunday night. Tony Rock’s man, Glimpse, is resting at Oolitic after being wounded but makes little complaint and seems to be fairly easily.
Orville Johnson, 12, died after a mower blade struck him while he helped his mother harvest hay on the Chas. Ouster farm five miles south of Bloomington. He was thrown into the machine when a horse jolted by a loose harness trace. Dr. Holland of Harrodsburg pronounced him dead within minutes. The body was taken to the Pauley undertaking establishment. He leaves two brothers and two sisters Effie Marie Leslie and Jasper Johnson.
Howard C. Carmichael files suit in Lawrence circuit court seeking $5,000 damages from Southern Indiana Power Company for injuries after a July 18 1912 fall from a tree while cutting limbs. He alleges unfit tools and improper gear provided. foreman Jack Giles directed work. he was earning $3.50 daily.
Purdue horticultural official C G Woodbury reported Indiana apple show prospects are excellent this year even as the statewide crop is expected to be 50 percent below normal. Northern and southern regions produce good fruit. growers from Salem Worthington and Southern Indiana Orchard Co. plan large exhibits, with 15 000 barrels predicted for the latter. The state association forecasts the show will nearly double last season's size, filling Tomlinson Hall.
Julius Beavers disposed of his property and business interests in Orleans and moved his family to a farm near Williams last week. The Orleans Progress Examiner notes his hustling days here and wishes him prosperity. Misses Maude Cooper Helen Gantz and Floy Williams returned Friday from visits to Bedford Bloomington and Linton. Mrs Leo Lester and Clayton and Oblie Baker returned to Bedford after visiting relatives here. Bloomington Telephone.
Miss Bessie Buckles of Bedford is fatally ill at a Madison hospital according to news reaching relatives on Friday. Her father Lafayette Buckles left Bedford to be at her bedside. Buckles had been in poor health for some time and was taken to the hospital almost a year ago.
Deputy Prosecutor Sam Doman visited Oolitic on Friday to investigate illegal liquor venues in the area. He plans to shut down the entire group of illicit establishments before leaving, noting several have already indicated they will quit the business.
Miss Lucile Belzer and Miss Rose Gewinner of St Louis visit the Dusard family. Will McKinley and wife enjoy vacation with his parents A D Pless at Hay Cottage. Mrs George Bailey of Vincennes and Mrs James Bartlett of Mitchell visit Harbaughs on East 18th Street. Mr and Mrs J A Mitchell join Hugh Dodds and Sam Mitchell camping party for the weekend with granddaughter Margaret.
At the close of a two day convention the Farmers Educational and Co operative Union of America elected state officers for the coming year. W H Brown of Spencer was chosen as a delegate to the National convention in Nashville September 3 to 5. Committees were selected and reports heard as the session drew to a close. State President Brown of Georgia spoke Thursday night at the Court House.
Victor Edwards filed for divorce from Anna Edwards alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. He states they married June 8 1911 and separated December 10 1911. He claims she loved another man in uniform and struck him with a buggy whip at a picnic.
Bloomington considers hosting Col Glenn's Twenty-Third Infantry for a two night stay with drills, a smoker, and a reception for officers wives. The regiment would camp at Dunn meadow after marching from Fort Benjamin Harrison via Mooresville Martinsville Gosport and Ellettsville.
John Reid of Bromide Oklahoma visits to discuss the new Bromide Oolitic Stone Co plant at a cost of $100000. Superintendent Sewell Avery directs operations and claims the stone has Bedford like grain but whiter and harder. The Oklahoma State House will be built from Bromide quarry stone.
Joel Hatfield father of Noah Hatfield died Thursday afternoon at his Owensburg home after a lingering illness. He was a World War I veteran from Co B 18th Indiana Infantry and attended the soldiers reunion in this city last year. Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 o'clock with burial in Owensburg.
Trinity Springs remains popular as a summer resort with visitors from Terre Haute and Linton. A large camp crowd enjoys the grounds and amusements while a death bed request by the late John R. Walsh ends dancing on Sundays, a rule now strictly followed.
Miss Leona Frances Holmes returns from a visit with her grandparents in Springville. Accompanied home by her aunt Mrs. H. O. Vantayle who will visit relatives here before returning to Louisville. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Volney Houston a daughter was born Friday in Erie.
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