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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
7
As the time nears a possible liquor election the wet and dry question dominates talk. Bedford remains dry until a vote changes it. Wet supporters must secure the required petition by February 25 to trigger the election, while drys show little activity so far.
The Samuels lumber yard at Bloomington was destroyed by fire Sunday night with no insurance. Indications point to incendiary origin as nearby dwellings were ignited and burned.
Col Edwin F Glenn and officers proposed tests of automobile transport for the Twenty third Infantry regimental equipment to the Pacific coast and back. The plan, discussed with Brigadier General Ralph W Hoyt, will go to the War Department and then Congress committees for action.
A fatal runaway incident in Logansport ends in the death of a man and his brother. Authorities report a collision with a vehicle after the two were walking along the roadway. Further details are pending.
Reported incidents include a Logansport accident where four schoolchildren were killed and twelve injured when a hack crashed over an embankment. A relative of local teachers was aboard. In a separate incident on South Street a horse and buggy returned to town causing minor damage but no serious injuries.
The first divorce petition of the vacation was filed by Tessie Schleer seeking a legal separation from Robert F. Schleer. County records show divorce complaints during the four and five week vacations range from twenty five to forty five.
Mrs Beda Crawford died Sunday at 3 30 AM at her home on Lincoln Avenue after a long stomach cancer illness. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 PM at home. burial Green Hill cemetery. She was 78 and a lifelong county resident with four Reuter brothers surviving. Mrs Rebecca Knott died Monday at 5 PM at 1103 Lincoln Avenue aged 70. widow of Joseph Knott. Funeral services were Tuesday at 10 AM from the home. burial Knott cemetery.
Thieves forced entry into Arthur Collins meat shop on South I street then fled as police closed in. They pried off door hinges and gained little inside, leaving only a small cash drawer amount untouched before slipping away into darkness.
Mrs Virgil Bruce received an unexpected birthday surprise in a small gathering. Friends and neighbors organized a cheerful celebration at her home, presenting flowers, a cake, and warm wishes for good health and happiness in the year ahead.
The Journeymen Stone Cutters Association of North America held sessions in Indianapolis on Saturday where committee reports were considered. A smoker at Moeller's Hall Friday night honored the convention delegates, hosted by the Building Trades Council entertainment committee.
A large group joined Mrs. Bruce on Washington Avenue for her 20th birthday Sunday hosted by Virgil Bruce. A noon dinner followed by social time featured Mr. and Mrs. James Bruce and many neighbors including the Lyttons, Davises, Gaines, Woods, Pigman sisters, and Miss Leona Gaines.
Louis Allen six months old child of Mr and Mrs James Allen of near the Giberson quarry died at home Saturday at 3 30. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 o clock at Shiloh with burial in Shiloh cemetery.
C. N. Root of Avoca, a Furst Kerber stone quarry employee near Needmore, had his middle finger severely mashed Saturday afternoon requiring amputation. Mr and Mrs William Skerd of Bedford are visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Spaulding on South Rogers Street. Bloomington World.
Oscar Garriott unearthed a log about eight inches in diameter while digging a well for John Lambert in Crothersville. The timber, possibly Tamarack, lay twenty seven feet below the surface and began crumbling on exposure. Some say it dates to the Glacial period, but its placement remains a mystery.
Charles Smith has purchased the clothing and general merchandise store of William Mitchell at Williams. Smith has taken possession after a deal made a few days ago. Williams has seen several business changes recently.
An appellate court affirmed the Orange circuit court ruling awarding the widow of James Simpson about 3500 dollars including interest. Simpson, 72, died when caught in mill shafting at H A McCown and Company in Salem. George H. Hester of New Albany represented the plaintiff. The trial was before Special Judge Montgomery at Paoli.
Luther Smith of Monroe County pleaded guilty in Justice Iseminger's court to intoxication and was fined $1 with costs. Frank Sewell also pleaded guilty to attempting to defraud a board bill and was fined $1 with costs.
Daniel Hackler of Silverville is at the point of death after a three year paralysis. All of his children living in distant states have been summoned to his side.
May, the young daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Martin of South G street, was seriously injured Saturday afternoon when she fell while running. She struck her head and was sick all night, requiring a physician. She showed some improvement today.
Homer Faubion and Euretta Helton of Pleasant Run Township were quietly married Saturday at 7 PM. The ceremony took place at 18th and P streets with Rev. M C Clark officiating. They will reside in Heltonville.
Charles Hooper longtime Monon brakeman and Bloomington resident died in Louisville following two weeks of kidney trouble at age 66. He refused conductor roles, valued勤 steady service with Conductor Albert Pearson, and was active in the Methdist church Red Men and railroad men’s order. Survived by wife Susan Hooper mother, sister Mrs C C Turner and brother James Hooper. Uncle Charlie was beloved by coworkers and mourned across the railroad community.
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