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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
7
The Elks Band brings back open air concerts after merchants fund support. The series will be held at Court House Park on Wednesdays directed by J. Marley Hall with marches and overtures including National Emblem and Futurity.
A Seymour fishing party visited Williams Lane to inspect a new dam on White River. They report fish cannot cross the 14 foot barrier and fear reduced local fishing. The group led by Justice Congdon caught fourteen bass, including a three pounder, and they plan to petition Fish Commissioner Miles to alter the dam’s opening to restore fish passage.
Dorothy Batterson filed for divorce from Charles Batterson in Lawrence circuit court. The complaint alleges a 1909 marriage, a 1912 separation, and that the husband said the marriage was a mistake and he did not love her. Dorothy seeks a complete divorce and restoration of her maiden name Dorothy Martin.
Ollie White has purchased the Orient Barber Shop from W E Cannedy and assumes control. W E Cannedy plans to relocate to Florida.
Mr Robert McWhirter and Miss Jessie Currie of this city wed in a Saturday night elopement in Indianapolis. Relatives were unaware of the plans until notice reached them, the groom a popular stone man who came from the east over a year ago and the bride a daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Currie of North L street. They will reside in this city.
Neighbors and friends gathered Monday evening at his 12th and O streets home to celebrate the thirty second birthday with a rocking chair gift, music by Dart Gibson and others, ice cream and cake, and a large list of attendees from local households and out of town guests.
On Southeastern train No. 5 two miles north of Courtland a trestle fire forced a stop. The engineer saw glow, halted the train, saving potential disaster. Train crew backed to Freetown, baggage and passengers transferred. trestle repaired that night, service resumed next day.
Curtis Kern fourteen years old climbed the hay loft at the Short livery barn. He slipped and fell from more than two stories to the basement but landed on a thick heap of hay and escaped injury. He was reported downtown the next morning.
The funeral services for Robert N. Flinn, who died at his home in Tunnelton, were held Monday at 4 PM at the Tunnelton M B Church. The Masonic Order oversaw the services with large attendance from the city. Surviving are daughters Mrs A M Faris and Mrs Curtis Piper of Indian Springs. sons Albert Elmer and Curtis Flinn of Tunnelton and James Flinn of California. brothers Austin and Madison Flinn in Iowa. sisters Mary Jane Lee and Mrs Joseph P Allen of Tunnelton.
A twenty five car train carrying columns for the Scottish Rite temple near Washington was photographed two miles south of Mitchell by Thomas Jackson. The shipment, valued as perhaps the most valuable ever shipped from the city, then returned to Mitchell and moved east. The columns were supplied by the Indiana Quarries Company for Ingalls Company.
The report states that Little John Beddoe suffered greater burns than initially believed, prompting medical reassessment and caution in handling the case.
If funds are raised the Merchants Association backs a weekly open air concert at the courthouse park with the Elks band to provide music. Subscriptions are being circulated today to secure weekly support, reviving a past civic event that drew crowds and downtown business before faltering when some subscribers stopped paying.
Four year old John Beddoe of North M street sustained serious burns Monday when his clothing caught fire while playing with a match. He was resting well Tuesday thanks to the cool actions of Joe L Glover who aided him at the scene.
James Jordan was arrested Monday by local police on a warrant from Indianapolis charging assault and battery with intent to kill Mrs James Jordan in Indianapolis. He faced a bond of $1000 and was to be transported to Indianapolis Wednesday. He was attempting to evade authorities while bandsmen gathered nearby.
Thomas Keith, a recent New Albany arrival, is in serious condition after a stroke of paralysis. Lee Potter reports Keith is in good spirits despite the second stroke occurring weeks ago, and notes his first stroke happened over a year ago in this city.
The Board of Commissioners intends to seek about 20 000 for a new poor farm within a short time. They toured White and Benton counties to inspect buildings and will choose a modern plan with strict sex separation in dining areas. Site decisions will come after plans.
George Johnson of Huron was charged in Lawrence circuit court with burglary. The case was moved to juvenile court and Judge Thomas Underwood disposed of it Tuesday. Johnson was sent home with his mother to a farm in Orange county to stay out of trouble.
Mrs. Rachael Cupps 41 wife of Benjamin Cupps died at her West 18th Street home Monday night after over a year of Brights disease. Survived by husband and two children Thelma and George, aged ten. Funeral Wednesday at 2 from the home, burial at Green Hill.
Mrs T A Wylie wife of a long time Indiana University connection celebrates her 100th birthday in Bloomington. Born August 9 1812 in Philadelphia she came to Bloomington in 1837 with Professor Wylie. Her father Richard Denny served in the War of 1812 and her grandfather was a Revolutionary War government marshal. She remains in good health.
Fairfax Harrison president of the Monon route sends letters to all officers and employees urging safety first following a Sand Pit wreck that killed a man between trains Nos 5 and 8. An Interstate Commerce Commission inspector said train No 5 ran past order No 131, breaking the line of safety and spoiling the road’s nineteen year passenger safety record.
George W. Miles state fish and game commissioner reports about 700000 bass fingerlings taken from hatcheries this year and released into lakes and streams. Under proper conditions these fish reach catching size in two years. He expects at least one million bass for distribution next year and plans to spend 10000 to 12000 on hatcheries with possible new facilities.
Charles Jankey of Wikins West Va is the guest of the family of Nevil Armstrong.
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