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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
5
Domenico Catanzariti files suit in the Lawrence circuit fourth division against Shea Donnelly & Company for personal injuries. He alleges defendants caused slabs of stone to pile near him. stones fell injuring his back hip and leg, tearing flesh and breaking the ankle, seeking damages and permanent disability.
The Eagles honor day at Recreation Park in Spokane marks a showcase of stunts led by Conrad AL Minn of the Kansas City Federals with a first pitch gift from Johnny Morin. Tacoma and Spokane clash as veteran pitchers Bob Wicker and Joe McGinnity prepare to face rivals in a high profile exhibition. The event is reported by The Spokesman Review of Spokane Washington.
Visitors witness 596 inmates at meals in a 200 foot long dining hall as new buildings rise including an administration block and a hospital. The farm houses offices, rest areas, a barber shop, and quarters for guards while crews work on roads, a Monon branch, and a superintendent’s home. Food scales include 900 pounds potatoes and 145 pounds beans daily. tobacco is produced on site and chewing tobacco is distributed. Baseball provides recreation as inmates, both colored and white, compete. most say they are glad to leave but some return for a second or third visit.
A Brooklyn Eagle excerpt reprints a letter from Herve Gordon Chasseaud, American Delegate in Mons, describing relief efforts by the American Commission in Belgium. He details aid to peasants, food deliveries, and how both rich and poor suffer, praising the Commission's efficient distribution of pork, beans, bread, and cattle feed amid wartime hardship.
Washington dispatch notes strict enforcement of Federal regulations for hunting wild fowl starting with the open season. States may differ from the Federal rules, and the USDA will insist on compliance while considering amendments only after October 1, 1915. It describes two zones: Zone 1 breeding region and Zone 2 wintering region across listed states.
Mr and Mrs John A ewe return from Culver with their son John to visit younger son George at Culver Academy for the summer. John plans a ten day Culver area trip. Mrs Ewe may visit Winona. Tara Kirby visits Tel tonville with Mrs Otto Krenke. Clements family fished and picnicked in Williams. William Fleetwood travels from Heltonville to Bloomington to visit relatives. The Oshkosh Northwestern notes public concern over cost of living with little public response, blaming past tariffs and laws.
A poisoner was at work near North Lincoln Avenue on Sunday as multiple cats died in the neighborhood. Frank Smith Frank Davis and William Mathis each had pets poisoned. William Mitchell traveled to Springville on Monday for business. William Kern and Paul Miller of Oolitic visited Bedford on Sunday as guests of relatives.
Public schools start fall term on September 15 under a reorganized board with W. A. Brown as president, R. J. Mellen treasurer, and J D. Martin secretary. Board members include J. O. Marlin and R. L. Metten.
Walter Sipes of Springville was badly hurt Saturday evening near Avoca when he was thrown from his horse. He said an automobile hit the horse, causing the accident and resulting in three broken ribs.
Jim Litotio as administrator of Joseph Litotio's estate filed in Lawrence circuit court a damages suit against Indiana Bedford Quarries Company. The complaint alleges a deep quarry edge near a public road with no guard rail, causing Joseph Litotio to fall to his death in February 1915. The petition seeks $10,000.
A Bedford man, claiming to be from Bedford, was detained by police for disorderly conduct near the Majestic theater. He shoved through crowds, refused to line up, pretended deafness, and was jailed overnight. After a 30 minute notice to leave, he departed and was last seen heading out of the city toward Brownstown.
The Lehigh Portland Cement Company in Mitchell plans to relocate a chapel built on their grounds across the street in the Head Addition to escape dust and noise from the mills. The Salvation Army Captain supervises the chapel currently.
A frame house at Ninth and Q streets owned by J. W. Emery and occupied by Newt Howard was slightly damaged by fire Sunday forenoon at 11:50. Sparks from the chimney ignited shingles and a small area burned.
The Cubs lost 6 2 to the Grays as Grays hitters produced two runs in both the third and seventh innings. Bass doubled and reached third on errors, with Hackney and Lantz driving in runs as the Cubs briefly led in the second. Witsman and Taylor rallied late for the visitors, who seized control in the seventh and ninth innings to clinch the win.
In a rare two inning showing Elnora Grays Bunch contributed key hits and steady defense as the squad secured a decisive win honoring the heroes of war. Names and team details highlight the dramatic performance and the community tribute surrounding the game.
The Consolidated Bands of Southern Indiana performed at Worthington on a sunny Sunday attracting forty one Bedford residents and many more travelers. Attendees enjoyed a home cooked chicken dinner and the overall event drew strong praise from the Bedford audience. Grand jury investigation noted.
Den James Dooley father of Mrs. Inest Roach remains determined to prosecute the person who swore to his daughter’s age after her elopement to this city. The affidavit alleged she was nineteen, while the father insists she is fifteen, and he plans a grand jury investigation.
Lei a Undat and Box with Elmer Hendersons visited Mr and Mrs Scar McAfee and family near Leesville. Mrs McAfee turned 15 to a surprise party as nine of ten children attended with neighbors and a dinner. Ernest McAfee and Tinots family could not attend.
The Faubion family thanks neighbors and friends for sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. We also appreciate the beautiful floral offerings from Fred Faubion and children.
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