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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
4
The notice lists staff names and postal matter details for Bedford Indiana with advertising rates. It includes first insertion pricing and subsequent insertions per square inch and per line for different ad types, plus obituaries and resolutions pricing.
Jesse Hiatt Mitchell man hunted four squirrels while at a hotel and served them to guests. When asked for a hunting license he first claimed one, then admitted he had not obtained the required permit. His hunt cost him 17 dollars, enough to buy licenses for many years.
May B Pollard files for divorce from John Pollard alleging cruel and inhuman treatment since December 1911 marriage. They separated August 22 1915 and have one child Ruby 11 months old. She seeks 15 dollars monthly child support. D R Hall and James Albertson farmers from near Orleans were in the city en route to Freetown on a business trip.
An armed posse of about 100 Ellettsville residents led by Detective Bob Owens and his bloodhounds chased Orville and Harry Halstead after they allegedly beat 77-year-old grist mill owner William Williams at his mill two miles east of Follettsville. Williams survived with 27 stitches and nine head wounds. the attackers fled, and authorities pursued across rural fields with a bloodhound trail.
Mrs Anna Nelson aged 40 died Monday evening at 5 at her home 1215 Ninth street after tuberculosis. Her body was taken to the Tamer Day Morgue for burial preparations and short services were held Tuesday at 2 pm by Rev T J Owen. She is buried in Beech Grove Cemetery. The Nelson family moved from Sweden recently. her husband died four years ago. One son about 17 survives.
Ben Bly and Charles Greer were transported to Greencastle Tuesday morning following their MOVE from a local location. Authorities reported the transfer as part of an ongoing case with no further details released.
Noble Malott of Tunnelton fought a mother hog that charged him while a two year old baby wore a red sweater. He shielded the child, struck the hog multiple times, and escaped with both lives intact after dropping the child to safety at a fence. The incident was witnessed nearby and tied to the red sweater triggering the attack.
The country home of Mr and Mrs W P Duncan hosted a Tuesday evening party with their daughter Frances as hostess. Guests enjoyed games and music with ice cream and nabiscos, featuring a long list of attendees from Winds Orleans and this city, including families Newland Beaver Duncan Hawkins and Callahan.
John Vogel renowned pastry maker of Henry and Kerr establishment had a serious bowel operation at the city hospital on Sunday. Surgeons included Dr Noble of Indianapolis with Drs Rogers assisting. Vogel had long been unwell and the operation aimed to restore his health. Also notes Geo Bailey moved back to his chicken farm near Heltonville and visits from Mrs Victon Burton and Mr and Mrs Pricey Terry of Tfuron.
Ben Bly and Charles Greer, youths convicted for alleged chicken stealing, were transported to the Penal Farm Tuesday morning. McClure Smith led the escort, taking them away on the 7 3 accommodation.
Local merchants complained to Mayor Fields about agents selling self sealer can lids in the city. The agents, operating under a local business, agreed to stop Tuesday and promised to make up sales, wiring the manager of the concern for guidance.
For the first time in two years a Monon pay car arrived today and parked near the main office at the shops. Clerks from the Chicago offices accompanied the car while local staff collected checks from Dr. Cassell, the Monon treasurer.
Bloomington writers forecast Larry Doanica and the Bloomington Three Live League players will advance to the majors when the secret draft unfolds in Cincinnati. Observers note Tarry Doniea’s season form suggests a swift move to the big leagues once the gathering at Garry Herrmann’s table begins. A local fan compares Donica favorably with White Sox outfielders and urges team scouts to watch his fielding, hitting, and base running.
Bloodmarked club found at the scene as dogs traced the path for about three miles to the Halstead boys’ residence. The search crossed woods to a creek bank while investigators note the Halstead parents report Harry had visited the houses and left without a clear destination.
Reports received by Samuel Simpson of this city from his brother William, who fell at his home in Tunnelton several days ago, breaking a hip. His condition is not improving. At over 90 years old, survival is unlikely. Mrs Hiram Lackey of Fayetteville spent Monday here.
Spokane pitcher R J Patsy Callahan of the Spokane Northwestern League club was sold today to the Cincinnati National League team and departs tonight to join the Reds in Boston.
A disturbance Tuesday night near Sixteenth and T Streets ended with Policeman Gyger struck during a confrontation with William McDaniel of three miles east of the city. Bystander Dan Prazzle restrained McDaniel before he fled in his rig. Gyger sustained minor injuries and affidavits are expected to be filed.
Ed Misha J Howland organizer of the Howland Orchard Company in Mitchell Indiana and longtime resident of Indianapolis died at his home 3445 Sutherland avenue after a two month illness He was born in 1827 in Saratoga County New York and moved to Indiana with his parents in 1839 He served in the State Legislature in 1883 and led the Rowland Orchard Company He was president of the State Horticultural Society and the State Dairymen's Association and active in the State Sheep Breeders' Association He is survived by two sons Charles B Newland and James F Howland five grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 20 pm with burial at Fall Creek Cemetery in Washington Township
William H. Rights of Columbus was appointed by Mayor John A. Ross to replace E. B. Douglass as city engineer after Douglass was ousted and refused to resign. Douglass keeps office keys and padlock on the door, contending only the Council may oust him while claiming control of the department.
A North End man was severely beaten Tuesday night by a man who said he caught the victim in the company of the assailant's wife. No affidavits were filed by noon today and none were expected.
Eliza Gardner filed suit in the Lawrence Circuit Court against J E Moore seeking 10000 for alleged injuries after an automobile collision on a public highway near the race track south of the city on July 5 1915. The complaint states she was knocked down and injured in the chest back limbs neck and shoulders.
Richard Ikins, Civil War veteran and local farmer, was in the city from near Kurtz on Wednesday. Valeri Trestler, ex-resident in liv ery business with Steve Smith, visits from New Orleans. A Monday man-hunt in northwest Monroe County for Orville and Harry Halstead, charged with robbing 77-year-old Tiley Williams, yielded no results as the fugitives remain at large. Williams shows signs of recovery despite lingering danger.
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