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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
2
OCR fragment lists advertising rates with per inch charges and multiple insertions. Mentions 25 cents per inch, twelve insertions per inch, and a note about seven or more insertions. Appears to be a local ad rate card for classified space.
Newton Fisher faced a fine and costs for failing to discharge a debt. After pleading guilty he was jailed, then his wife appeared with police and offered $5 toward the fine on the condition he pay the rest tonight.
Delays in approving the agricultural appropriation threaten next year’s seed supply. The Agricultural Department distributed 900 tons last year, mostly to constituents of members of Congress, with prearranged contracts ensuring quality and delivery guarantees.
Col Glenn of the 23d U S Infantry forwards a proposed practice march route from Fort Harrison to Col T J Louden of Bloomington. If approved the regiment will camp in Bloomington for one day and night, with the Commercial Club hosting. The route passes through Bloomington to reach Lick and may stop near Bedford. The Bloomington Commercial Club is preparing to entertain the officers.
Laura M. Williams filed for divorce alleging threats of harm. The complaint names the parties and requests relief through the court amid the ongoing dissolution of marriage.
Laura M. Williams, by attorney A. J. Fields, files for divorce from Seigal EF. Williams in Lawrence circuit court alleging marriage on November 1, 1908 and separation August 1912. He is described as surly and quarrelsome and is said to have threatened to kill her and falsely accused her of relations with other men.
At 6:30 Thursday a coal oil stove explosion trapped a roomer in a West 8th street home. Neighbors rushed in to extinguish flames before the fire department arrived, sparing the home of Mrs. Maggie McBride from major loss. Kitchen interior suffered burn damage but losses likely under fifty dollars.
Findley Wagner files for divorce from Mary Wagner in Lawrence circuit court alleging cruelty and inhuman treatment. Married Feb 27 1909, they lived together until Oct 11 1911 when she allegedly threw his clothing into the street and told him she no longer loved him.
August Baker a stone cutter at the Shea and Donnelly mill suffered a painful laceration to his right leg and ankle when a heavy stone fell from the banker or stand used in cutting stone on Thursday striking him on the leg.
Mathias Clampitt, by attorney Marshall Wolery, files in Lawrence circuit court for divorce from Margaret H. Clampitt. They married September 11, 1884 and separated January 10, 1912. Allegations include cruel and inhuman treatment and that she refused to accompany him near his work and sold household goods in his absence.
Henry Winterhalter shot a hawk in the Waltheiser place area on Wednesday. The bird, described as a two foot wingspan eagle like hawk with sharp talons and powerful beak, had been preying on frying chickens in the southeastern city district.
Local men plan a Saturday night clam bake at the Armstrong cabin on White River. Fred Wintfield, a hotel man, heads the event which is billed as a sure success. The annual affair has long been a favorite among the lucky few.
Newland Day of this city gathered a fine cluster of Indiana Sweet apples from a three year old tree on his farm east of the city and presented them to this office for viewing. The cluster includes four large Indiana Sweet apples.
Ex mayor and Mrs Claude Malott have returned from Tunnelton where they stayed at Noble Malott’s home. Noble Malott’s child is critically ill and remained in danger as of Bloomington telephone report.
A disastrous blaze at the Independent Telephone Company headquarters in Indianapolis started in the terminal room at 8 o clock Thursday. The fire and water damage put the exchange out of commission for today and extensive repairs are required before telephone service is restored.
The Rose peach orchard on Bedford road just north of Mitchell is drawing notice. Though under two years old the trees grow rapidly and respond to expert cultivation. A fruit man predicts that if the orchard reaches six years, a single crop could exceed earnings from all nearby farms combined.
The W C T U of this city plans to bring Mrs Edith Davis national lecturer to Mitchell for lectures during the Teachers Institute the week of September 2 to discuss temperance A market at the Christian church Saturday morning will aid defraying expenses with items for sale inviting all to inspect.
The Weekly Mail will be sent to any address until after the election for 25 cents paid in advance.
The annual Old Settlers picnic at Golon opens Thursday and runs through Saturday. The organizing committee has prepared entertainment and daily balloon ascensions drawing Bedford residents crowds.
Mr and Mrs Cleve Bowden and their children traveled to Worthington on Thursday to visit relatives for a few days.
The small pony purchased by John Ixtine from Earl Short for Boston Store display in Chicago was resold Wednesday to Bert Smith and Will Day of this city. The Boston Store contract is canceled and the pony will appear at gatherings in the region. It will join the show circuit at Odon Friday during the old settlers reunion.
Office and residence contact lines for Dr. NY BE Mattox and associates include 1521 West 12th for the Bedford National Bank building and phone numbers 1549 for office and 1544 for residence, with prompt service implied.
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