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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
6
Isaac Snow, serving a life term for the murder of William McCart near Bedford, could win parole after his daughter, a schoolteacher, urged the State Pardon Board. Snow killed McCart during a drunken quarrel as they rode home to Spice Valley township. there were no witnesses and the motive remains unclear.
A westbound freight train No 95 derailed after a faulty wheel near the Willow Valley tunnel west of Mitchell Indiana. Glen Blevins 19 of Washington Indiana died and Jesse Field about 20 was severely injured. The two were riding between cars when they fell into a ditch as the four cars behind toppled. The crew including engineer James Snow and conductor Louis Epstein were unharmed. The accident prompted a detour for passenger traffic until the track was cleared.
Roy Wagoner of Heltonville suffered fractures to three ribs following a Saturday night incident. Local reports list the injuries as serious but not life threatening and note his hospitalization.
Roy Wagoner narrowly survived after a wagon wheel passed over him during a Saturday night return from Steve Ramsey’s party. Three ribs were fractured when horses halted and resumed. Wagoner is the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Wagoner. Dr Martin treated him in Hestonville. Richard Robbins, a well known farmer near Huron, was visiting his sons Albert and Charles Robbins and stepson Claude McPheeters when the incident occurred. Alwillda Alwillda Ridgeway born Friday night at 15th and Q streets to Mr and Mrs Allen Ridgeway.
George Briscoe of North Street learned Sunday of his mother Martha Briscoe’s sudden death at her Jeffersonville home. Her funeral is planned for Tuesday after a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Briscoe to Jeffersonville. Separate items note Thanksgiving travel and relatives visiting Bedford Orleans Lansford Helionville and Bedford grandparents.
The Stone City Opera House hosted Bedford Lodge No. 826 for the fifteenth memorial service. A decorated stage featured elk antlers and a silver star while officers, musicians, and a choir performed for attendees and families. Orator W. P. Kimball of Lexington delivered remarks honoring heroes and Elkdom.
The board of commissioners of Lawrence County were in session Monday at the courthouse. The meeting was devoted to allowing claims and other routine business.
An eloquent service honored departed members with a sermon emphasizing Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity. The speaker urged living by the Golden Rule and striving toward a higher life. Tennyson’s Crossing the Bar closed the ceremony followed by a benediction by Rev. T J Owen. The Bedford Concert Band performed March of Bersog-Ueri.
Elijah Chastain, found hiding in a weed patch after drunkenly roughhousing his home, was jailed. Police court sentenced him to 30 days plus $20 fine and costs on Monday morning. 60 days to serve on the penal farm. Assault and battery charges against his wife were postponed.
Argument began Monday at 9 50 a m with each side allotted ninety minutes before Judge Swails. The suit seeks damages for a workman injured in a premature explosion.
In a late Saturday incident at the Ragsdale Smith place on the West Side, Ed Owens was shot in the right arm. Bernard McCartney reportedly drew a revolver causing the accidental discharge that wounded Owens, who said there was no argument. Police investigated as crowds dispersed and residents learned of the event.
The marriage of Miss Elva Spaulding of Salem Indiana to Herman G Porter of this city was solemnized at Jeffersonville on Saturday December 4. Porter is the son of O W Porter of North Street and has worked as an electrician in this city. The bride is the daughter of Frank Spaulding of Salem and for seven years has served as secretary and treasurer of Hoosier Telephone Co. They will reside with the groom’s parents after a brief visit and then at their home on 7th and S streets.
The Foard stone automobiles destined for Ford Company salesrooms in New York City and Washington DC arrive as plaster cast models received by the Furst Kerber Stone Company from Donnelly and Ricci New York via American Express. The casts match Ford car dimensions and will ornament the display spaces.
The Pocahontas degree mourns as Mrs. Nannie Diggs of Muncie falls ill with a general breakdown after visiting here as a guest of Mrs. James Culhan Sr. She delivered the Memorial address for Pocahontas in town two years ago. Local friends regret her condition. Mr. and Mrs. William Younger of Shanswick visited this city Saturday to see Mrs. Kave Ragsdale on South G Street.
Grover Wright and Mrs John Foster received word Sunday that their elderly father, long ill, was failing rapidly and recovery was no longer hoped. They left Sunday for Cloverdale to be with him until any change.
Mrs Kate Burwell and Miss Ada Pearson narrowly escaped cremation when their Bloomington residence burned Sunday night. Sparks from a large Sunday fire likely ignited the roof as the two women fled in night clothes after alarms. They had visited frequently in this city and were Thanksgiving dinner guests of Dr and Mrs Freeland. John T Todd of Heltonville visited today. Mrs Chas Gresham went to Shoals for daughter May Browns illness.
A local historian reviews Dr William Prugchs memorial German Settlers and German Settlements in Indiana. The book highlights Germans in Indiana history from Civil War figures Willich Von Trebra and General Hackelman to Weir Wy Weik and local families. Minor notices include Rodger Fultz and John Hunter visiting the city.
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