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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
7
Earl G Short was appointed Republican County Treasurer by the Board of Commissioners after a recount declared a tie. Lincoln Burton, Democratic candidate, posted a $206000 bond and filed an appeal. contesting Republicans expect a full recount of mutilated ballots that could change the outcome.
Milestone life item notes Miss Milestone Uriah Grace Withers of East 15th street, hurt at C. I. Baker racket store when a large woman in the crowd stepped on her foot causing a severe sprain and inability to touch the floor. Sunday night brought further pain as she suffered at home.
Bloomington residents Mr and Mrs Campbell Fields Mr and Mrs Will Huddleson and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Crooke held their Thanksgiving gathering Sunday at the Crooke home in Bloomington. The group enjoyed a turkey dinner and a long pleasant day. Nancy Tracy daughter of Mrs Louise Tracy has recovered enough to discharge the nurse and return to Louisville.
At the church opening, members subscribed 7100 toward repairs on the edifice in the last five months. A total near 10000 is expected, with 5000 raised in the morning and 2190 in the evening, and the rest to come by private subscription. The improvements total about 9000 including basement work for Sunday School.
Mrs J A Gallagher of Denver and Mrs M J Murphy of Terre Haute, guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Day, returned home Monday. Miss Razler of Mobely will stay through the latter part of the week.
Police made an arrest on J Street Saturday night causing considerable excitement among residents and bystanders who gathered at the scene.
Mrs. Fannie Vance joined Dr. Harry Shields in matrimony at Rev. Harley Jackson's residence in Seymour on Wednesday August 14 1912. The ceremony drew a host of friends and local interest from Brownstown and surrounding areas.
Clida A Reed and Pearlie Manus were united in marriage on Saturday night in a ceremony reported by the local paper. The couple celebrated with family and friends, taking their vows in a simple, traditional service.
Mr Clida A Reed and Miss Pearlie Y Manus were married Saturday evening at 7 30 by Rev A E Dubber at the bride’s parents home on N street. Both will receive congratulations.
John B. Evans and attorneys Martin and Pearson file in Lawrence circuit court seeking 8000 damages from the Southern Indiana Power Company. Evans owns 100 acres in Indian Creek township and 60 acres in Shawswick. He alleges Salt Creek was crossed without wet wheels before the Williams dam, but now is five feet deep, with all fords destroyed and water stagnation causing mosquitoes and more frequent floods.
Ben the bay driving horse owned by Krenke Brothers of this city was killed when a Bedford and Bloomfield engine struck the horse and buggy at the grade crossing near the Meno store at Reeds Station. Bolter Wiggins had been driving the team to the Meno store. the horse bolted into the track and was fatally struck. The owners valued the horse and buggy at about $325.
A message from the Indiana Republican State Committee thanks a loyal paper backer for campaign support and enduring loyalty to the party. The letter emphasizes unprecedented loyalty and personal gratitude for the assistance received.
Policeman Clark confronts William Frank a baker at a Thames lunch stand then on J street where a scuffle and blood on the sidewalk drew attention. Frank pleads guilty to intoxication. additional assault charges not pressed.
On Monday the thermometer registered 12 above at six o clock marking the coldest fall morning. Within an hour it climbed quickly and by seven the reading reached about 18 above. The mild warming continued thereafter.
Police rounded up six vagrants in cars and about the city Saturday and Sunday, including three umbrella fixers. They were jailed in the county facility and ordered to leave the city by Monday morning.
Mrs Clyde Quackenbush of West 16th Street is reported quite ill due to an acute indigestion episode. The notice provides no further medical or family details.
The Sunday total reached 2,252 with 1,361 in morning and 891 in evening, a 120 percent rise in morning and 6.90 percent in evening from pre campaign levels. Five local church schools reported 1,233 attendees, while prayer meetings show gains as the revival builds weekly toward winter.
The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Watson died at their East Politic home Sunday at 4 AM after a brief illness of pneumonia. Funeral services were held Monday at noon from the house and burial followed near Buggs chapel.
Alfred Helton charged in Justice Iseminger's court with intoxication pleaded guilty to the offense. He was fined one dollar and ordered to pay court costs.
A Saturday surprise marks Mrs James Riley’s 69th birthday as friends and neighbors send a citywide card shower. She received 63 cards from across the city.
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