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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
4
The Bedford Weekly Mail lists Otis & Brooks as proprietors with Thomas J. Brooks editor Fred B. Otis managing editor Bert C. Wicker news editor and circulation manager. Society editors Curt Jocelyn and Harry Ask are noted with phone listings.
Fragments show subscription and advertising rate details for the 1918 issue. The text mentions paper termination times, regional pricing, and various ad insertion charges, with partial phrases related to notices and respect cards.
Bloomington boy Clarence Todd is fatally injured in a crash. Authorities report the accident involved a vehicle related to Cap 44 and supported by his mother, with the boy being aided only by his mother at the time.
Tivisian Inspector Weir of the Inter Stipe Commerce Commission condemned multiple Monon engines for leaking steam. He ordered engines from passenger, freight, and work trains into shops, with several main line and switch engines slated for repairs. The action follows his third city visit, stirring railway circles.
A man sustained a gunshot wound through the intestines in a fall from a box at a local yard. He was transported to a hospital where surgeons operated. his condition is critical but improving, with complications possible. The incident involved Mr Dupree and others, with the box acting as support for the mother and family.
Mrs Marguerite Kern aged 63 died at her home one mile north of Fayetteville Monday night after a several month illness. Survived by husband James A Kern and son Otto along with several stepchildren. Funeral services held Wednesday at 11 from Fayetteville. burial in Fayetteville.
Haunt Will Cramer features with Huntington team of the Ohio State League posting unusual pitching figures. The report notes a 1.000 average and a 625 era in sixteen games with ten wins and six losses, amid a record of sixteen games pitched and strong showing in recent play.
Hobert Sheeks filed in Lawrence circuit court a $10,000 damage suit against Southern Indiana Power Co. He claims overflow damaged 120 acres of land due to river flow narrowing near Williams and the dam construction.
An incident at Wilseivs store left a woman trapped and injured as she fell through a trap door. She was moved by roller chair to safety and is under medical care with prognosis of several months before any return to work.
Woot Whiting visited Princeton on Tuesday with a pen of barred Plymouth Rocks on display. A noted chicken fancier, he has earned numerous ribbons for his birds.
A baby was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Hopkins of near Springville Moson. The newborn's gender and exact birth date are not provided in the readable text. Further details may be available in the continuing article.
Rimer Howell of West 16th Street underwent a surgical operation Tuesday. The procedure was performed by Drs. Mattox and Norman. The patient was reported to be doing well that afternoon.
Miss Ruby Foster of Sparksville, visiting Charles Trey on South J street, fell on the stone pavement Sunday and suffered a broken left arm. She is doing as well as could be expected.
Passengers on northbound train No 4 bound for Monon faced a long delay after engine freight No 504 derailed five miles south of town. A jumbo derrick derailed yesterday and a temporary track was used today. Edward Farmer state accountant and Mayor George R Dungan were aboard. Farmer walked five miles into town after the stoppage. Mayor Dungan had been returning from Bedford where he spoke at Flks memorial services.
Advertises fur sets priced from 4.98 to 45.60 with large black brown brown coney brown fox and chinchilla options. Notes layaway for Christmas and various animal fur sets including tiger moleskin mink and children's fur.
Advertises ladies cloth rain coats priced at 2.98 and 4.98 and children's cloth rain coats 1.98 to 2.49 and children's rain capes 1.49 to 1.98. Slogans offer holly boxes for storage if preferred.
A shop invites customers to select a suit or cloak for a wife as an offer. With warm weather, coats go at reduced prices including plush and mailaise styles from $14.98, pony and novelty coats from $4.98 to $7.50, and children’s coats below cost. Shoppers urged to buy while weather stays warm and note January and February are not yet over.
Retail list shows assorted gift items with prices from 25 cents to 2.98. Items include mesh and leather bags neckwear color sets vanity purses beads fancy work boxes manicure keeps ties and toilet sets.
Readable ad notes dolls available in a range of prices from 25 cents to one dollar. No further details on brands or quantities are provided.
Readable lines show price points for ladies and children's sweaters. Items include children's sweater sets with drawers leggings sweater and cap, boys sweater coats, and various discount prices from 8c to 4.98 dollars.
Advertises shadow lace shirt waists at $2.25 and white crepe waists at $1.98. Also offers lingerie waists at 98 cents to $1.25, holly box packaging at $1.98, and Silk Mezzaline waists formerly $3.00. Limited details provided.
Advertises heavy bath robes from beacon blankets at 2.49 with a 3.50 value. Bath robe blankets with cord priced at 2.25. All wool blankets in plaids and plain colors offered at 4.98 of a 6.89 value.
The Purdue University athletic association cleared 18000 dollars from football games this season. A strong team and large crowds at out-of-town games boosted support and revenue, marking the best year yet for the program.
A small fire at the Indiana Quarries Company mill in Oolitic caused damage to traveling shed machinery but left no injuries. Investigators suspect a short circuit in the electric wiring as the cause, with flames starting at the shed top early Monday morning.
Thomas Scoggan received a $1 fine and costs plus ten days jail for intoxication in police court. Barney Inman was fined $5 and costs for assault and battery on Gertie Mason. Gertie Mason was discharged after being charged with provoking Inman. Walter Knight pled guilty to assault and battery on Howard McFlight in justice court, fined $1 and costs.
The notice advertises renewal options to avoid missing issues with new reduced rates. One year costs $1.00, six months $0.50, three months $0.25, and one month $0.10. Single copies are 3 cents. Weekly terms mentioned.
Calvin Rainbolt, after four weeks in City Hospital, is reported very much improved and moved to his daughter Mrs Joseph Parker's home on North N Street on Monday.
The Board of Commissioners opened bids for Mitchell Town Hall repairs and the contract was awarded to Balford & Balford of Mitchell for 1098 dollars. A deed of conveyance was made transferring the property to the City of Mitchell.
The Bedford Realty Company was incorporated Saturday with $10,000 capital stock. Directors named are Carl Surst Fred J Alfen and Arthur Mitchie. The firm will hold real estate purchased by the Bedford Stone Club, including the C S Norton home on West 15th Street.
Early today in Bloomington Indiana at 3:30 a.m. thieves forced entry into the Littler Cottage Bakery on East Third Street using nitroglycerin to blast the strong box door and fled with nearly $300 in cash and $100 in checks. Police have no clue at present.
An auction-like listing offers an umbrella with a Mission handle and silk edge for $1.25, suitcase umbrellas with detachable handles at $2.49, and a standard market umbrella priced at $4.00. Prices reflect a range of durable models and features.
Silk prices offered include 27 inch brocaded char meuse silks at 49c per yard and 40 inch crepe meteors at 1.75 dollars. 40 inch crepe silks are 1.49 dollars, 40 inch crepe silks priced at 98 cents, and 27 inch plaid silks also listed.
Bargain crepe goods offered at 75 cents and 25 cents reductions from prior $1.00 and $1.25 prices. Local shoppers pushed to view the new stock and save on fabrics this week.
A local ad lists various gloves and hosiery with prices. Kid gloves at 1.25 and 1.25 for manish types, suede gloves 1.49, silk gloves 25 to 49 cents, fur top mittens 49 cents, wool golf gloves 25 cents, silk sacks 25 cents, ladies silk hosiery 50 cents to 1.00, and men’s heavy blue German knit socks 25 cents.
A team of young horses left unattended at 16th and K streets bolted down K street on Monday causing attention but no vehicle collisions. The animals belonging to J. B. Jones of Oolitie and driven by Jack Hiags were only slightly injured after bolting on 3rd street.
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