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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
2
Rocka Astrangelo and two associates faced guilty findings on charges of running a blind tiger. A $50 fine and 30 day jail sentence were withheld, with sentences postponed to January 2 to allow holiday release. Astrangelo Sam Romaine and Shorty Smallwood will begin serving then.
The city enforces a six hour daytime deadline to clear snow from walks after a snowfall ends. The first winter snow began Wednesday evening and covered streets and walks quickly. Residents recall fewer fines in police court last winter for noncompliance.
Mary May, the three months old daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Smith of Breckenridge road, was found dead in bed early Wednesday by the parents. They had risen to start the day and believed the child slept until they checked later. Coroner McLachlan could not travel, so deputy J R Roach conducted the inquest.
Trues Kimbley and Miss Hazel Mc Knight, both of Tunnelton, wed Tuesday at 4 pm in the county clerk office with Rev. Owen officiating. They plan to live in Tunnelton.
General sleet and snow storms swept Indiana and the Midwest. In Indianapolis one man was killed by falling ice. Telegraph and train service faced disruptions as freight and passenger movements delayed by the severe weather. Weather and wire outages hampered communications from Indianapolis to regional points.
James M. Wright died Saturday morning at his Cloverdale home after a long illness following a paralytic stroke last May. Born January 11, 1846 near Springville, he served in the Civil War and later lived in Putnam County and Michigan before settling near Cloverdale. He was a respected farmer and G A R member. survived by widow Elizabeth, three children and Grover Wright. Funeral and interment planned at the home likely Monday.
Bedford High School fell 20 to 12 at the Y M C A Friday night as Vincennes High eclipsed them in an easy victory. A girls curtain-raiser ended 6 to 5 for the Black team with Von Tress leading the Bedford scoring.
Eighty sixteen thousand dollar Lawrence County bridge bonds were sold to Citizens National Bank for 16 508 75 by County Auditor Edwards. Bonds mature in eight years at four and a half percent interest. Bids from Bedford National Bank 16225 60 and others ranged up to 16447 00.
After three jury attempts in the Reynolds vs Reynolds case a verdict was finally returned dividing the property in a replevin suit. Each side paid its own costs. The plaintiff received about $64 worth of property while the defendant received about $132. The plaintiff is the father of William H. Reynolds who recently divorced the defendant. Disputed items included two horses one calf a feather ten and various farming machinery.
Thomas F E Hert of Terre Haute wed Miss Ilah Holmes of Avoca in a Saturday morning ceremony at 10:80 in the county clerk office. Rev Gerald Culberson of the First Christian church officiated.
Deputy Clerk Frank Ellison noted a return of marriage activity as two prospective couples appeared Saturday morning. The license issued that morning was the first in twelve days, a slower period for December as licenses commonly rise later in the month.
A Sunday morning incident shows a suspect attempting a burglary at the residence of J H Beavers located on Washington Avenue. Police report indicates entry was made but no injuries or arrests noted at this time. Neighborhood crime watch expressed concern over recent break ins in the area.
Burglars tried to force a rear window at 1 30 Sunday morning. A watchdog attacked them injuring the dog and scattering the men who fled as the daughter awoke. Blood on the veranda and fingerprint photos were taken to aid identification. Owens bloodhounds offered no clues.
Jacob Kramer confessed to Capt. Quigley and Detectives that the holdup story was a fabrication to appease his wife who demanded extra Christmas funds. He claimed four days pay had not been received and admitted he kept 65 cents from his wages after giving his wife $20.00.
Mrs James Calonge and Miss Ruth Jones attended the funeral of Mrs John R Reynolds in Jeffersonville on Wednesday. The service was held there Friday and Reynolds had been a well known visitor to the city. Mr and Mrs I V Baker of Orland visited in Bedford on Friday en route to Heltonville to see relatives. Dan Smith of Bono and Jason Fountain of Rivervale were in town on Friday for business. Mrs Mike Gipson and Mrs Oll Smith of MiteHe shopped in Bedford Friday.
A Bedford resident calculates potential auto taxes including town county state tax on a $300 assessment, a $5 state tax, $4 for 400 gallons of gas, and 50 cents per horsepower. He foresees total costs rising to about $22 or 40 percent of the car’s first cost, as gasoline and horsepower taxes may apply.
Farmers along Bryantsville report the Bryantsville pike is in bad shape after scarifying and rolling. Dirt thrown by the grader has not packed properly and remodulation is needed before the road can be safely used.
Reed Bass Lee Hironemous and Frank Davis returned Saturday from a two week hunting trip in Arkansas. They enjoyed fine sport and saw many game but laws prohibited bringing home meat. They plan to tan and preserve skins as mementos of the trip. Mr and Mrs Kern Armstrong Springville were in the city Friday. Squire Hicks of Oolitic was in the city Friday. Jas Flinn near Leesville was in the city Friday. Mrs Jesse Dowling near Sheeks Crossing was in the city shopping.
James Wright died Friday after a lingering illness from a paralytic stroke. Funeral services were held Sunday at 10 30 am at Union Valley church with large attendance. Interment followed at Providence cemetery. Grover Wright and Mrs John Toaster were among those traveling from Cloverdale. William Starr of Shanswick visited his daughter Mrs Barton in Summit Lane. Emma Linette of Indian Springs visited local friends. Miss Evangeline Johnson of Nashville is seriously ill.
Mrs W G Lynn of Frankfort Kentucky visiting Mrs O B Edwards in Mitchell came over today to do some shopping in the city.
The Indiana Society of the Prevention and Treatment of Tuberculosis enlists the Merchants Association to run Red Cross seal sales. Miss Madge Osborn, noting low local participation, urges church talks and business outreach to fund county tuberculosis treatment. Seventy five cents of each dollar goes to treatment, with plans for bulding vene settings and a hygiene demonstrator.
Mrs Martha Childers of Walcott Indiana had been visiting relatives in town and Oolitic and departed for her tonic Monday morning.
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