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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
5
Lehigh Portland Cement Company will shut down its Mitchell plant for two weeks during the holidays for annual repairs. The closure, a long standing annual event, gives several hundred employees a Christmas vacation.
The Bedford school board voted to close all public schools from Friday December to Monday December, granting ten days of holiday recess. Students return January Seth after the New Year, ending the Christmas break.
John Puzinick wore a Udull Moose button when arraigned before Judge McCulloch on disorderly conduct. He was fined five dollars and costs. Other notes mention births, moves, and illnesses in Joliet and nearby towns.
Indiana's corn industry shows strong output but lagging yields versus older states. A Purdue driven program boosted per acre by 8.9 bushels, lifting potential annual farm revenue by about 22 million dollars, prompting a push for city and township vocational schools and taxation to fund agricultural education per the Indianapolis Sun.
Judge Slinkard granted a continuance in the David Archer case charged with the killing of his wife in Bloomfield. The delay lasts until January 9 due to the absence of key defense witnesses.
Mrs James Hollowell age 35 died at home at Eleventh and P streets Wednesday after a long illness with lung trouble. She is survived by her husband and five children. Funeral services were held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the home by Rev. A E Dubber. Burial followed at Beech Grove.
With sun hindering progress, workers nearly finished the outer wall of the sedimentation basin southwest of the city. Only a small strip and several remaining sections remained to be completed, with an hour needed for the wall and further work on the floor and inlet wall.
Members of the Poinsettia Club and neighbors surprised Mrs. G. W. Inman and Mrs. W. B. Reeve at Mrs. Inman’s Highland Park home. A noon dinner followed by gifts and well wishes for many happy returns.
Mayor John G. Harris and Councillors Fletcher and Beard toured in Lafayette with Chief Beancond to inspect the motor fire truck and city service patrol. Bloomington plans to purchase a new fire truck soon and seeks a pattern suited to local needs.
The new year brings several moves on the square. T. H. Anderson relocates his jewelry shop to the east room of the Brooks-Otis building on the north side. The Kimball Piano Company moves to Terre Haute. Hoover's Confectionery will occupy the Rawlins room previously used by the two firms.
City council led by pro tem Robert Stevens due to Mayor Fields illness passes ordinances funding water works debt payments totaling 40 000 due December 20 and the use of 20 000 from the sinking fund. Additional measures address refunding bonds and trustee fees while street light plans are deferred and a proposed well drill project is rejected. Warrants for half a month salary are ordered for city employees. Building permits issued include an 800 addition by M B Kern and new five room homes for Ella Torphy and others.
Mrs Albert Dunihue, guest of relatives in Indianapolis since Saturday, returned home Tuesday night.
The Journeymen Stone Cutters Association of North America reportedly seeks to bring the National Society Stone Cutters over to their fold. Local General Union members and officers have been active with several prominent visitors in the last two days. Mills were toured by local unions and visitors on Tuesday, but no clear progress toward a merger was learned.
Eugene W. Francis died Tuesday night at 8 20 at his sister Mrs John Malott's home after years of ill health. Born Feb 12 1855 in the city he lived here most of his life and was a member of the IOOF lodge. He is survived by his wife Minnie Beauchamp two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Mrs Malott's home conducted by Rev J F O Haver with interment at Green Hill.
Fire alarm after grease in the kitchen oven at Miss Ertie Bivins home ignites. Fire Chief advises closing oven door and letting grease burn out to avoid spreading. The piece notes multiple near fatal grease ignition accidents when people try to fling burning grease outside.
Main Street in Oolitic remains so rough that Teamsters report difficulty delivering goods and navigating routes. Officials consider repairs as union members press for state support and faster action.
A heavy snowfall Wednesday covered Bedford with flurries so thick visibility was limited. The snow did not stay long as warm air melted it quickly and most brick streets cleared within hours.
The Senate appropriated 5000 dollars for a Pocahontas monument at Jamestown while credentials for Joseph E. Ransdell as Louisiana senator were presented. February set for Nixon memorial eulogies. Archbald defense waives witnesses praising his character. Minority Leader Mann blocks immigration bill in the House. Military nominations favor Aleshire Wotherspoon and McClernand. Agriculture panel unable to agree on the Lever oleo tax.
The Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors held a Tuesday social at their hall with well attended members and families. Ice cream and cake were served, making for a pleasant evening.
Alfred Helton pleaded guilty to provoking Joseph Skerd and was fined one dollar plus costs in Justice Isemingems court. Misses Theodore and Mary Reed students at Sycamore lil and David Reed cadet at Culver's Academy have returned home for holiday vacation.
Miss Frances Humston of Bedford spent Sunday with her father B. T Humston Monon city passenger agent. Bloomington Telephone.
Residents describe the Bedford and Oolitic road as fierce for drivers and pedestrians while a repair contract has been let. Work on the main street of Oolitic is slated to start in the spring. The item also notes local movements of Hallie Anderson visiting his mother on East 18th Street and updates on Mrs Dillman and Mr Berryman.
Oliver C Hubbard died suddenly in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and his body arrived here Wednesday. The funeral was held Thursday at two o clock from the home of his uncle Mack Shelby on Washington Avenue with burial at Green Hill. He had been a local businessman for years and was the son of W A Hubbard who lives east of the city.
Miss Hazel Hall is listed as very ill at her home on Sout arrest with family reports indicating a serious health condition and ongoing care.
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