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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
7
In Lawrence circuit court Louisa Dobkins sues for divorce from Charles Dobins alleging cruel treatment. The eight year old boy was involved in juvenile court proceedings stemming from alleged abuse and intoxication claims. The case remains under advisement as Dobkins’ attorney J L Smith pursues legal action.
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The Suduas school class will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs M Bowden in South M, where her daughter will be urged to attend, with Mrs Bowden leaving town to Indiana for the event.
The text reports a funeral held for Zibu Ve Osh at Willaims on Wednesday. It mentions Mr and Mrs. Zibu Ve Osh and cites a noon funeral service at Garesdav, with an outcome described as the body being transported for burial.
A man identified as William Plows remains in a very serious condition after a candle incident east of the city. Authorities report ongoing efforts to stabilize him as the investigation continues.
The Wood-Mosaic Flooring Company will reconstruct its destroyed New Albany plant on a larger scale after a city chamber of commerce meeting. The old plant valued around 250000 will be replaced with concrete buildings, increased fire protection, and extra land south of a 20 acre parcel. A temporary sawmill is already starting operation as logs are prepared for lumber.
Frank Schafer pleaded not guilty to assault and battery on his grandmother. trial set for Thursday in Justice Charles Mato’s court. A later social gathering at De ally joy ous Time featured abundant fish and refreshment with many families and friends from Coal Springs and North Vernon attending.
Rasmond, the eight day old son of Mrs Maphelmia J denn, died Tuesday morning October 7. Burial was that afternoon at 2 o'clock at the School Cemetery.
Jin Sam Fisher pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and were fined five dollars with costs. a .32 caliber revolver was ordered destroyed. Fred Lang of Mitchell was arrested for intoxication after peacefully dozing on Robert Blackburn's veranda when police arrived. William Kreakey’s assault and battery case began in police court but adjourned as witnesses continued Monday into Tuesday.
The last will dated June 18, witnessed by W. J. Alexander and Jasper Cain, divides land among Antinza Bell Toutis, William Luther Douglas, George W. Douglas, James W. Douglas, and Sarah Celestine Douglas. It allocates specific acreages, provides allocations to the heirs of Grant Douglas, and sets conditions for payments and potential sale of land if heirs fail to pay. All personal property goes to Sarah Donelas as executor.
Lorin Prevo, who had surgery for appendicitis at the City Hospital several days ago, is rapidly recovering and will likely be discharged to his home at Withana Vi streets next Wednesday.
Saul Sweeney aged 35, formerly of Bedford, died Monday night in Indianapolis after a long illness. He left Bedford last February for a Colorado sanitarium, returned improved, and later moved back to Indianapolis. Survived by wife, three daughters, one son, two sisters in town, two sisters in Campbellsburg, and a brother in New Albany. Funeral held Wednesday at Hamer & Day Chapel Beech Grove burial.
Edward Tindall and Rollie Brock, employed in painting the fire department headquarters, fell about ten feet when a ladder rung gave way on Tuesday at nine o'clock. They sustained painful bruises and could not resume their work.
County Agent of Agriculture C. J. Jones will meet farmers Friday in Mitchell at W. E. Stipp's office and also visit farms nearby. Farmers should send requests to the Bedford office with farm location and neighbor call details. The August 22 date may wrap up alfalfa work and the wheat proposition is under consideration. Office day at Bedford will be on Saturday.
The Southern Indiana Power Company reports steady progress on a powerline project. Steel towers reach midway between Oolitic and Harrodsburg, and hauling is within 12 miles of Bloomington. A camp five miles south of Marrodsburg houses about 40 workers with full cooking and sleeping facilities, aiming to reach Bloomington within a month.
Funeral services for Lois daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Reynolds were held Saturday at 7:30 am from the Oolitic home conducted by Rev Barr. Burial followed at Mitchell. Mrs Lon Lindsey and Martha Walden returned home after visiting friends and relatives at a Pentecost camp meeting in Indianapolis.
William Long aged 19 died Tuesday at 7 o'clock after living with David Cobb west of the city. Funeral was held Wednesday at 2 in the afternoon with burial at Springville.
The First Christian Church held its first Sunday morning concert packed with music lovers. Prof C F Hansen from Indianapolis played Voluntary and Verdi's Triumphal March while Prof Louis Martin led the city choir. Singers included Mrs R C Cosner and a trio featuring Dr N K Carey and Dr Stephen Carey.
Fort Wayne Ind August 20 The knitters in hosiery plants here note U S consular reports from China showing machine knit stocking and underwear production. Chinese wages average 1 a week with a 48 cent minimum and 4 48 dollars maximum while 125 weavers in one factory there earn about 1 a week. The largest mill China Foreign Knitting Co Kowloon employs 200, produces 60 dozen underwear and 100 dozen hosiery daily using American machinery. FT Wayne 1200 knitters earn 20 to 30 weekly. some average 30. Experts warn China Japan and Germany may flood the market with cheaper goods, endangering American mills.
Sam Mancuso an Italian charged with assault and battery with intent to kill Jim Ammuzzi was Friday acquitted at Oolitic. Self defense was his defense.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and flowers received during bereavement. Names mentioned include Mrs. W. T. Cole Lulu Cole Clair Cole Eva Cole Glenn Cole and Mrs. G. M. Gale plus Mrs. Florence Mills and the Knights and Ladies of Honor. Bro. O Haver is thanked for kindness.
Sunday excursionists to Chicago will find fine churches in that city. Automobiles are classified as Palace car, common passenger car, Jim Crow car. Test for nerves sit beside a person at a picture show who is cracking and eating peanuts. A pretty girl gnaws corn gracefully but is a sight when it comes to boiled pork and cabbage.
Miss Esther Brandt of Macon Georgia, a guest at Mr and Mrs Charles H Sthine house, had her silver mesh purse snatched on X street earlier. It was found behind the J Martin Furniture Co store by Edward erat a colored employee. The purse bore the owner's name and the thief's four fingerprint impressions remained visible. the bag was empty.
The brother of Louis Utterback, of 17th Street, is seriously ill with typhoid fever and not expected to live.
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