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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
7
Four fires occurred in the city during November all daytime incidents and none very serious. The most threatening involved barns behind Riley Foddril's home. Bedford had one fire while Seymour had more. The record monthly high was twelve fires and there was a seven week gap without a fire alarm at one point.
Col Williams, returning Thursday evening from Knightstown, states the Soldiers and Sailors Orphan Home is well run and a godsend to old soldiers' children. He serves on a 16 member committee guiding the Home's interests. The institution teaches many trades and runs a fine printing establishment producing skilled printers. Four Lawrence County boys work there.
Bloomington Star items note Jim Slivers painting Shutt the Door for his carpenter shop. Squire Hansford improves after family prayers end. Rev Perkins cites Webster on congregation meaning pass the pan. Suit for 27 dollars vs Zeke Billings dismissed by Squire Hartsock court. Gosport lawyer challenges lightning rod case as unconstitutional. Ish Blithers plans Bull Moose group meeting with drum music. Col Roosevelt endorsement cited. Mrs Oscar Ping and children return from Norman Station. Clarence Pierce and wife visit Riley Foddrill. Mrs Massey ill with tonsillitis. Mary Rose improving. Samuel Simpson secures $95 pension for Mrs Fines and $12 monthly pension for her husband.
The Ray family expresses gratitude for the kind acts and words of sympathy shown during the illness and death of their husband and father Curtis F. Ray. Mrs Curtis E. Ray and Family, Mrs T Ray and Family note the appreciation.
County Clerk records reveal 301 marriage return certificates filed in the year ending December 1 in Jackson County, compared with a county average near 200. Licenses and certificates are kept on record and aid in property titles and family disputes. Each license record includes full names, parents, residence, age, and physical state of both parties.
The Bedford mass meeting celebrated a dry victory with about a three to one margin over the previous election. The Bloomington Star notes a candidate’s win was due more to saloon opponents’ unpopularity than his own popularity.
Mrs. Ian Henderson wife of a well known Zelma farmer is reported in a serious condition with recovery in doubt. She is a familiar figure in the city with many relatives and friends who will grieve the news.
At Wilson's hall Saturday afternoon the Lawrence County corn show drew a large crowd. Quincy Rainbolt of near Springville won first prize by yielding 90.9 bushels per acre. The event listed a low of 41.6 bushels and costs from 11.80 to 18.59 per acre, with other prize winners including Mad Stipp Ollie Bryant Varry Mired and Charles Bryant.
The Lawrence circuit court hears Cook v. Mitchell Lime Company over damages from an alleged personal injury. The explosion occurred in a quarry near Mitchell, prompting a Friday morning jury session.
Funeral services and interment for John G. Bair took place in Choteau Montana at 10 30 Saturday forenoon after a late notice reached relatives. Several brothers in the county could not attend due to late word of arrangements.
The Southeastern freight wrecked on this side of Seymour Friday afternoon leaving several cars in the ditch. Local car repair crew Thos Potts Robert Turpin Dee Cooper Ray Simmons Otis Clendenen and Lafe Beyers went to the scene Monday morning to set the cars in shape for repair and handling.
George Mathes who visited Montana killed two elk near Yellowstone Park and had the heads prepared and shipped to this city. The heads arrived Friday via the American Express Company and drew much attention. Numerous local residents noted the exceptionally fine heads.
Federal judge Anderson sentences Gravid W. Turner of Avoca to two years. Fifteen inmates from Indianapolis, including Turner, are shipped to Leavenworth Kansas. United States Marshal Storen, two deputies and eight guards supervise the transfer. Other prisoners and terms include Dilley three years and Mclinzie two years.
Sam Romaine pleaded guilty Friday to running a blind tiger before Judge Swails in the Lawrence circuit court. Sentence will be withheld for a few days by the court.
Monon officials completed their inspection trip and dispersed at Monon. Private car 90 attached to an Air Line train and President Kurrie and party reached Chicago. cars 30 and 60 returned to Lafayette. Engineer Miller and Fireman Kopp with engine 108 ran the special. Conductor Pearson of Lafayette led the overall duty.
Oolitic resident Mike Battellco known as the Oolitic Malian faced multiple court appearances as both defendant and witness. Authorities sought restitution of more than $50 in court costs. He was arrested on a liquor violation charge and then paid all costs before departing for Philadelphia on Saturday morning.
Katherine Wilder Von Minckwitz, twelve, was awarded 16000 dollars for the loss of her right leg six inches below the knee after a Baltimore and Ohio railroad incident at North Vernon Indiana on September via last. Supreme Court Justice Geigerich approved the settlement.
William Kids, longtime Marion township resident and former gagemaster in the Southeastern district, is summoned to Washington to tend his aged father who is critically ill and may die at any time. The elder man, past 71, was a prominent pioneer farmer near Mitchell and later near Tunnelton before retiring seven years ago and moving to Washington.
The Hoadley stone company south of town won the bid to furnish stone for the new gymnasium building. About 21,000 feet will be used with a total value of $25,900 or more. Six firms competed, marking one of the era's largest local contracts. Horace Brooks, formerly of Center township and now a Louisville grocer, visited home folks when he met with a unique accident returning through Bedford. He dislocated the bones of his right wrist while cranking his ear, prompting surgical help upon arrival.
Alice Stipp sues for divorce from Aretas Stipp alleging marriage on June 5, 1887 and separation on November 30, 1915. The complaint cites alleged adultery by the husband and abandonment on that date and seeks custody of their eleven year old daughter Gladys.
Local merchants display a wide Christmas assortment inviting early shopping to avoid crowded stores and ensure customers find the full line. Delaying shopping risks long waits and missing desired items as the holiday season approaches.
Mrs Mary Blackburn of West Fourth Street travels to Avoca after a message reports sister Lorinda Brinegar in critical condition. Brinegar has suffered paralysis for a year and grows worse. death is expected by relatives at any day.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Wells left Monday morning for Rochester Minnesota where Mr Wells will undergo another appendicitis operation He has endured this condition for years and already had two prior operations in Bedford and Chicago Miss Collette Johnson a Heltonville Schools teacher visited her mother Mrs John Johnson over the weekend
Harry Dillman was sentenced Thursday in police court to sixty five days on the state penal farm for intoxication and was taken to the institution Friday morning by Deputy Sheriff John Tincher. He also received a fine of twenty five dollars and costs plus an additional thirty days.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church reported new church members during the week and a probation conversion. Upcoming events include a Christmas Song service, Lantern Lecture on the Life of Christ, and an Old Time Watch-night service. New Sunday School officers were announced with numerous departmental superintendents and staff.
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