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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
5
Trains faced delays as the block signal system failed amid sleet and freezing weather between Greencastle and Bloomington. Southbound service ran late with some trains arriving after midnight. northbound trains also slowed after leaving Bloomington due to the same conditions.
Miss Mabel Brooks, a student and athletic enthusiast, traveled to Vincennes on Monday afternoon to see the basketball game and visit her cousin Thomas Brooks. She plans to begin her sophomore year in January with a term average enabling her to take five studies if she wishes.
A local incident at Tinsley Ridge School House led to a disturbance charge amid a trial proceeding. Authorities investigated the event, detailing alleged disruptive conduct during a community meeting held at the school.
Sunday night thieves entered the Newland Day smoke house on West Nineteenth street and stole a half hog. The meat was cut up and salted, placed in a box, then carried away. No tracks or clues led to the culprits, leaving investigators without suspects.
A fragment describes a girl named Miro and Mere tarry Toward at feast Path street who suffered a severe burn while using a celluloid comb. The text notes days of pain and a rapid burning sensation but lacks clear context or full details.
Police answered a call at the Wes Collier home on Sunday where several youths gathered. A beer barrel was seized though the group claimed they had purchased the beverages and had the money to cover it.
Reports from Ars liza Moeus of Dark Elollow describe serious illness for her, while her brother William recovers from a hip fracture after months at home in Tunnelton. Four siblings remain alive along with Mrs vans, Mrs. Jane Adams, and others as the family notes ages nearing ninety and beyond.
Sherwood & Chastain Ford dealers sent Christmas candy to all 19 operators at the Central Union Telephone Office as a token of appreciation for their courtesy. Miss Ruby Hart received a specially fine box of confections. The gesture was warmly received by the toll staff.
Bloomington will host Bedford High School in a district championship scrap likely to hinge on Friday night. The matchup pits two strong teams with Bedford fielding an unusually powerful lineup this season.
Mrs Rhoda Redyard aged 75 wife of Martin Redyard longtime Silverville resident has shown improvement after a serious illness. She is the mother of Vester Redyard a well known Silverville merchant and many friends will be glad to learn of her better condition.
A Southeastern passenger train No. 1 arriving at 10:10 instead of 9:10 due to engine trouble and a slide on Engine 209 near Beehunter. Traffic was tied up until repairs. Mrs. Horsehell Hall of Mitchell visited the city Tuesday for shopping.
Police raided city pool rooms after reports of card playing. Eight men were detained at the Wagoner place and ordered to report to Mayor Fields. On Monday authorities ordered all pool rooms to end card and pool or billiards for money or time, and to remove gaming equipment. Prosecutions and license revocation were threatened for noncompliance.
Elwood Tindell died in Indianapolis while seeking cancer treatment. The Mitchell funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. was led by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, with Tindell’s railroad career noted. Survived by five sons and one daughter, plus three brothers and a sister, many relatives attended from Mitchell and Terre Haute.
A community welcome for Mr and Mrs Higgens returning to Buddha with a church reception at Buddah Church on Friday December 17 from seven to nine. David Hdwards leads a social song service. Miss Williams and Miss Park provide music and readings. No food or long speeches. standing room limited. John Wicker of Ft Ritner visited for the day.
Wilbur, son of Mrs. A W Stansberry, suffered a severe right arm break above the wrist Monday morning near the Monona coal chutes. A local physician called the break very bad and the injury will hinder him from enjoying Christmas activities.
A number of Wallace-Hagenbeck show cars were burned Sunday night at Cannelsburg where stored for winter on an old coal mine track. Among local travelers and visitors noted were Mrs. W. O. Malone and children from St Louis, plus Mrs. J. C. Doubitt from Oolitic. Others visiting the city included Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin B. Harris of Tunnelton, Stanley Hlaners of Heltonville, Sam Doman of Mitchell, A. B. Tresslar on business to Columbus, and Frank Gilkingon of Shoals.
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