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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
9
Several employees of Leen company covering at the dam and the power plant at Winston, guarding a day of W bit. Report says a peculiar temperature is blamed for a poisoning attempt that caused hands to heal slowly. Local authorities note the attack is part of ongoing trouble in the era.
In City, Mrs. Aldl and Mrs. darper led the celebration as December seventh marked a course completed and a companion’s success. Harper will join his wife in a venture to publish a member of the partnership.
Jesse B. Bud Stipp, supervising a new gravel roof project near the old School House, fell gravely ill last Friday with appendicitis and remains in critical condition.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a section titled Secsial Functions in Num patie 2. The readable portion mentions timing and proceedings but lacks clear events, names, or places. Further readable context is needed to craft a precise headline and summary.
Fragmentary text references Florida and multiple unclear names and phrases. No coherent event or person clearly identified. Unable to determine a definitive news item or outcome from readable content.
In a confusing morning scene at the county clerk’s office in Paoli, a couple from West Gaden and Paoli, named Gerkin and Soore, attempted to secure a marriage license. Witnesses described tangled cries and uncertain identities as they pressed the clerk for processing while signaling friends.
Flours Jones and children visiting relatives and friends at Vincennes, and nearby towns. Mrs Joseph Wright traveled from Orleans to assist her mother Mrs Nancy Reil, who is seriously ill at her L Street home. Mrs Margaret Smith and her sons Robert and Harry spent a month with her mother. D I Roberts and family, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, have returned home.
A county report shows railways paying 2,532,462 in taxes this year, up significantly from last year. The document notes increases across road improvements and rail lines, with a large rise in assessments for the Central Union telephone and related lines.
A delivery wagon backed into a Leantimul stone light post in the public square this morning. The west side post near Pryor shoe store was shattered. Five to six posts have been broken in the past year in Bloomington.
Rod Cobbin faced a wife desertion charge in Justice Iseming CYS Court. On Saturday the case was dismissed at the prosecutor’s motion as the couple agreed to reconcile and withdraw the complaint.
The Sullivan Times notes farmers push to sell coal at 35 to 50 dollars per acre, arguing improved methods could raise surface value and provide a substantial return to landowners.
Linton's Call hints that the Baltimore and Ohio has bought the Southeastern line and will run first class Pullman trains through Linton toward Chicago. Citizens expect refocused service and office moves to the B O Chicago building, with official word due late December.
Joseph Caeser pleaded guilty in Justice Iseminger's court to forgetting to pay his dog tax but may stand trial due to the alleged tender age of the crime. Leonard Fox pleaded guilty to failure to pay his dog tax and was fined $1 and costs Friday afternoon.
Mrs C Mathers and her daughter Miss Florence of South Walnut street have returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Oscar Mchenry of Bedford.
Harry Browning and his wife with their children are visiting Mr and Mrs J H Brooking in this city on their way home to Pineville Kentucky from a trip to Niagara Falls.
James Hollars of Patten Hill near Oulith faced a claim of roughhousing his home prompting his wife's surety of the peace petition. In Justice Iseminger's court the matter was settled with Hollars paying only prosecution costs after they reconciled and promised to live peacefully.
Reports from towns west of Bedford describe swarms of small insects causing trouble while Bedford remains dry. Linton Citizen recalls eleven billion bugs in a Thursday night parade through streets, crowding boards as they arrived and departed quickly. Officials note no source yet and no creatures grew larger by morning.
A political poem in a Hartford Courant clipping mocks self praise and calls for a candidate. The piece parodies American nationalism and urges readers to consider a candidate beyond personal gain.
Miss Mattie Ellison of Fairview is the guest of her brothers and sisters in this city, staying for a visit with family.
Mrs Morrison nee Kate Gainey of Indianapolis arrived at noon to spend a week with Miss Beryl Foster on L Street, meeting friends and enjoying local hospitality.
Clarence Darrow, Chicago attorney, was Saturday acquitted at Los Angeles on a jury bribery charge in the McNamara case. The acquittal followed a remarkable plea that moved the jury and courtroom to tears as the nation watched the sensational trial.
Manager Wicker of the Champs failed to secure Cincinnati agreement for a Sunday double header with Boston National League, forcing cancellation of the Washington park plan. Boston was set for four Cincinnati games starting Sunday, leaving Wednesday as the missed arrival date.
Karl Kramer Edward Simpson John Lawson and David Torphy were found guilty in Mayor Fields' court on Friday for running blind tigers. They were fined 50 and costs in each case and sentenced to 30 days in jail. Torphy faces three cases. the others have one each. All cases were appealed to circuit court.
Recruiting Officer A Barrett who succeeds Walter Ringwalt at the sub station in this city has made an excellent record so far. Barrett has been here five weeks and has sent away eleven men. Ringwalt has been transferred to the Headquarters Station in Louisville where it is understood he has fallen into a nice position.
The state board of health release notes 4653 births in July in Indiana. Boys 2378 and girls 2275, with 2326 white boys and 3222 white girls. Marion County reports 466 births at a 19.4 rate, while northern counties average 20.8, central 19.1, and southern 20.8.
Emsley McDowell aged 80 father of John McDowell longtime Monroe County farmer died Thursday night at his son’s home two miles south of Bloomington. Widow died a year ago. A daughter in Linton survives. He was a Baptist church member. Funeral Sunday at 10 at Bloomington with Rev. Ray Banks officiating. Burial in Bloomington cemetery beside his wife.
The second water wheel at the Williams plant, near completion for days, received its first real test Sunday when a load was applied. One wheel has operated for some time with noted efficient water use. Six wheels will operate across four water pits.
Samuel Hardin town marshal of Sherburn, elected on reform ticket, got intoxicated Monday evening and roamed with a revolver. In Naug Gray’s saloon he shot a mirror after pulling the trigger. Overpowered, the gun was taken. Bondsmen demanded resignation. he handed in his resignation to take effect immediately.
Mrs. Fred Foddrill of North I street has returned home after three weeks of visiting friends and relatives in political circles.
The Weekly Mail announces a special campaign rate offering home delivery to any address until after the election for 25 cents paid in advance. The notice emphasizes a prepaid plan and broad delivery scope for voters and supporters seeking timely political updates.
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