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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1912

Page

2

Morning Party Honors House Guests At Cosner Home

Mrs William H Cosner hosted a morning party for guests Mrs Oliver M Cosner and Miss Rowena Cosner of Indianapolis and Mrs George K Beddoe of New York City. The event featured a refined musicale with artists and students, floral décor of dahlias and roses, and light refreshments for a social week of notable events.

William Cosner Oliver M. Cosner Rowena Cosner Indianapolis George K. Beddoe Willa Cosner New York City Dorothy Trainor Florence Emery Helen Norton O. M. Cosner George Beddoe John C. Brumbley Kennett California Homer Shoup Zanesville Paul Morrison Beryl Foster Bradley Chicago Howe Worthington A. G. McCain Kate Morgan Richmond C. M. Lemon

Special Campaign Rate for Weekly Mail Service

The Weekly Mail offers a special rate of 25 cents for delivery to any address until after the election, payable in advance.

Bedford Brakeman Saves Deaf Man From Train

Homer Holmes, a Bedford brakeman, risked his life to tackle Henry Graves, a deaf man walking along the track, preventing tragedy as an extra coal train neared Victoria mines. The dramatic rescue occurred west of Bloomfield, with engineer James Stevens stopping the engine and Holmes leaping from the cab to pull Graves clear. Friends plan to pursue a Carnegie Medal for Holmes' brave act.

Homer Holmes Henry Graves Bloomfield Holmes Victora James Stevens Graves

Billy Rariden Breaks Finger in Cincinnati Game

William Rariden of the Beans broke the second finger of his right hand in the first inning at Cincinnati. The injury is painful and serious, likely sidelining him for two to three weeks or longer. John Kling replaced him, catching the second game after already catching the first.

William Rariden Boston Nationals Cincinnati the Enquirer Rariden Phelan Donnelly Arthur John Kling

Slick forger fleeces Seymour merchants with bad checks

A slick individual in Seymour passed worthless checks at several stores, cashing two for 14.40 dollars each and one for 14 dollars. He used the same method as another forger in town recently, entering businesses, making small purchases, and prompting some merchants to cash untrustworthy checks amid a rise in forgeries statewide.

Seymour

Mrs Nelson Joyner Returns From Visit With Heltons

Mrs Nelson Joyner and her daughter Abbie have returned to Bedford after a visit with Mr and Mrs A K Helton on North College Avenue in Bloomington.

Nelson Joyner Abbie Bedford A. K. Helton North College Avenue Bloomington

Mrs Brannon and daughter visit Brownstown for Home Coming

Mrs Christopher Brannon and her daughter Louise traveled to Brownstown on Wednesday to visit relatives and attend the Home Coming celebration which opens today at that place.

Christopher Brannon Louise Brownstown

Grand Stand Collapse at Governor Marshall Nomination

A grand stand collapses during the governor nomination ceremony in Indianapolis Tuesday injuring several and bruising many. Notables present included Charles Fairbanks, Lewis Nixon, and Thomas Taggart. Judge Shea escaped with minor bruises.

University Place Indianapolis Thomas R. Marshall Indiana Democratic Club Alton B. Parker New York Charles W. Fairbanks Lewis Nixon United States Gore Okklahoma Thomas Taggart Samuel M. Ralston Indiana W. T. Rurbin Parker David Strouse Rockville Ind H. . Greene Joseph M Rice Cincinnati J. Wartsock Wm. H. Vollmer Walter St. John Martinsville J. M.ippcen Salem W. H. Payne Morgan County Dixie Taylor Richmond Thomas Brolley Misses Ha Hazel Goodwin Edward J

Shower stick struck by lightning at Washington Ind

H. J. Smith a B. & O. Southwestern engineer was struck by lightning while walking along railroad tracks near the light plant in Washington Indiana around 3 45 in the morning. Although the umbrella metal parts fractured the cover torn and the stick broken he was only stunned and staggered along the rails. He later suffered knee pain and sought medical treatment.

H. J. Smith B. & O. Southwestern Washington Ind Mr. Smith

City passes lamp post protection ordinance

City officials move to shield new stone lamp posts by a fine up to 100 dollars for damage or defacement. The measure targets careless draymen and others and also bans gatherings at Lawrence Park and protects grass plots from careless driving.

Lawrence Park

Keep Glass Off City Streets Urges Clean Streets Plan

City residents complain about widespread tossing of broken glass and bottles in downtown areas. Drivers report frequent tire damage from shards, with children at risk as accidents rise this year.

Monon to Run Pay Car Trip Across Indiana

The Monon Railway will operate a pay car in Indiana for the first time in over twenty years. The car starts from Chicago, reaches Lafayette, then Bedford and New Albany, taking about five days for the full tour. Employees will be paid by check and staffed by Monon treasurer’s office personnel from Chicago.

The Monon Chicago Lafayette Bedford New Albany Air Line the Monon

Death Notice for William Scoggan in Oklahoma City

Thomas Scoggan of North Q street was notified of his grandson William Scoggan's death in Oklahoma City Oklahoma. The message states William died last night at 10 35 with a funeral scheduled for 9 20 am tomorrow Lawrence Scoggan is named in the notice.

Thomas Scoggan William Scoggan Jawrence Scoggan Oklahoma City Oklahoma Thomas Scoeggan Little William Lawrence Scoggan

Mend Lost Fine Horse in Sudden Death

John Meno of Reeds Station laments the loss of a fine horse that died suddenly on Wednesday. It was part of a two horse team he valued highly, having refused 450 dollars for the pair. the horse that died was the finer of the two.

John Meno Reeds Station

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