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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
5
The Owens feed store on G Street drew attention for its rat extermination campaign. In thirty days 288 rats were captured and killed, highlighting concerns about rodent damage and the broader push in Indiana to educate citizens on pest control.
Dr. Perry A Kendall and Nora J Jelidins were fined 250 dollars and 199 days for adultery. They seek to set aside the jury verdict arguing the joint verdict omits whether each person pays the full sentence or halves it. Special Judge Fields heard the arrest of judgment Wednesday and the case was taken under advisement. Prosecutor Underwood cited decisions from other states supporting the verdicts validity. James McNabb of Huron was in town on business.
Pred Halbert of Oolitic was fined $2 and costs in police court on Monday night incident at the Stone Cry Opera House. The judge cited provocation as the charge and noted ongoing gallery disturbances with complaints from patrons. Management is attempting to curb the disturbances.
A box supper at Trinity Church Friday evening drew a good crowd despite weather and was considered a decided success with attendees enjoying the event.
Ralph Eversole and Beulah Todd, both of Mitchell, were united in marriage Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock by Justice Iseminger in his office on J Street.
The Bedford city council fired John Thomas, a Republican pumper at the water works, after years of faithful service and a prior firing, citing political reasons. William Bivins may resign. council split 3–2 with Hac kett and Stevens opposing.
Quarryman Marry Arndt of Sen ders was struck by a southbound train near Clear Creek Wednesday night and rolled down a twenty foot embankment. He was removed by the train crew. injuries not believed serious. A separate case in Bloomington ended with a verdict for Josephine Moore in the damages suit against the City of Bloomington seeking 8809 000 after a girl was struck in the face by a sky rocket during Labor Day celebrations.
The Indianapolis Southern Railway versus John Ramsay to settle damages in a land condemnation suit was heard Wednesday in Lawrence circuit court before Special Judge A da Meilen. Bloomington witnesses testified on the matter.
Mr and Mrs Uemner Ferguson host a house party at their hospitable home. Relatives include Mr Norman Braden of Hamilton Ontario Miss Romaine Braden of Indianapolis Mr and Mrs DAUher Short of Franklin Ind Mr and Mrs Q Ferguson and Mr Earl Short of Bedford.
Acknowledges thanks from August Benze and daughter Edith for kindness shown after the death of their wife and mother. Note mentions Joseph Mitchell of Williams visiting en route to Spencer to see a seriously ill brother. Catherine Bowman visited from Bedford with her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Bowman at North College. Bloomington Telephone.
Dr C H W Emery marks twenty years as medical examiner for Prudential Insurance. The company presents a watch fob locket with a diamond and ruby and the monogram P O G on the reverse. A White of Turen visited his ill brother Herbert White in the city.
The council passed a measure allocating 2 507.95 dollars from the Water Works improvement fund to cover the Dravo & Davie Company balance due on machinery for the Sedimentation Basin and Pumping Station.
The Stone City Bank hosted the Boys Corn Growing Contest at Wren's Hall closing November 29. Earl Sowder 15 won, with 22 entrants remaining despite dry weather. Purdue Extension speaker Prof. Harper and Dr. J. Jones discussed farm youth work and next year plans.
Homer Conley a carpenter of East 18th Street and worker for JM Co Hunter fell twelve feet while at work on the Malott property on M Street Saturday. He sustained serious bruises to the right side and arm and minor injuries to the body with no broken bones. Mrs Prodie Malott is visiting her sister Mrs James Babbs in Spencer.
Fourteen month old Beryl son of Mr and Mrs Frank Rounds died Friday afternoon at 1 o clock. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2 30 o clock. Burial was at Breckenridge.
The notice lists renewal reminders and new reduced rates: One Year 1.00, Six Months 0.50, Three Months 0.25, One Month 0.10, Single Copy 0.03. It urges readers to renew early to avoid missing issues.
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