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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1915
Page
4
The Bedford weekly paper lists Otis and Brooks as proprietors with Thomas J Brooks editor and Fred B Otis managing editor. Bert C Wicker news editor and circulation manager. Mrs Harry Askew society editor and Wesley L Rhoda manager job department.
The notice lists United States wide newspaper subscription price at one dollar for all papers, indicating time aane and high copy wording. Advertising rates are shown with small print references to various column widths and charges across the page.
A man named Fred Pace was knocked down while coasting on South H Street Friday night. Witnesses said the incident occurred near the 200 block as he traveled on a bicycle, with bystanders rendering aid until police arrived.
Fred Pace was injured Friday night after being struck and knocked down during trouble between two boys on South H street. Pace, using a bob sled, was targeted after a misdirected slap ignited a crowd dispute. Relatives of the assaulted boy appeared. affidavits may be filed.
Linton trustees ban modern dances at the high school after juniors hosted a terpsichorean event that overwhelmed some adults. Other notes from the state cite New Port prosecutors against prize euchre for women, and Indianapolis passing an anti lobby law. The Terre Haute Tribune calls reform cheap and widespread, while Mrs. Martha J Hudson of Highth Street is ill.
Crowded smoker and apple eat at the new Republican headquarters near McCormick store drew many locals. Edgar Bush of Salem, Republican standard bearer for the Third district, spoke along with other GOP leaders. The gathering served as a house warming for the new HQ with doors open daily except Sunday morning.
Pike County fishermen prepare a petition to the legislature opposing a bill limiting trot lines to hooks not larger than seven sixteenths of an inch. They contend small hooks harm streams more by catching many small fish while protecting larger game fish, and rivermen say the law favors city sport anglers over steady river fishing towns.
In Lawrence circuit court at Oolitic Tony Rock stands trial before a jury for alleged illegal beer operations. Freight receipts for beer were produced as evidence as witnesses testified, with a large panel summoned to appear.
Judge Swails discharged the jury in the Wilbur Miller murder case at 9 o clock Saturday. Miller faced charges of killing Grant McCory, the same marshal. Jury reportedly stood eight to four for acquittal on Thursday and shifted to two holdouts for conviction by Friday morning ballot.
Indian Creek township Lawrence County school bonds payable in two to ten years at 5 percent interest were sold Saturday for 11 356.00 to Miller and Company of Indianapolis including accrued interest. Second bid was Fletcher American Bank 11 189. Bedford National Bank bid 11 121. Bonds sold by Township Trustee John R. Smith.
United States Judge Anderson overruled a demurrer and upheld an indictment charging conspiracy to corrupt Terre Haute elections.115 defendants must stand trial in March including Mayor Donn Roberts Judge Eli Redman and Sheriff Dennis Shea. 83 pleaded guilty and five pleaded not guilty.
Frank Love was tried in the Lawrence circuit court before Judge Swails for running a blind tiger. He was found guilty and sentenced to a $59 fine plus costs and thirty days in jail. The case moved from city courts after a prior guilty finding on the docket.
The Seymour street department uses four snow plows to clear all sidewalks in hours. Two plows sufficed, two more could operate with little extra cost. Seymour funds sidewalk clearing publicly unlike nearby towns where property owners pay or are fined. Mrs Kate Heiger property on South H street was sold at administrator sale for 2250 dollars to Boone Leonard. John Wilson, Bloomington horseman, visited the city with three fine horses bought from Curt Bass on his way home from Red Cross.
Frank Ketcham and Ruth Elliott, both of Lawrence county, register as partners in transfers. Bedford residents Frank Fish and Ernie E. Roberts exchange from same county. Several locals report illnesses and recoveries including Miss Dessie Selby and Mrs. Lawrence Lee. Various visits and trips described among families and merchants including Mr. Adams of Chicago discussing Swift Packing Co. leadership and cattle yard records.
Miss Goldie Pruett sixteen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Pruett, sustained severe bruises Friday on the Breckenridge road while coasting with friends on Fisher hill. A collision between sleds sent both youths into the ditch and left a young man also badly bruised.
Salem man Wilbur Miller facing murder charges. relatives prepared to post bail of 6000 as prosecutors weigh a 10008 bond. Judge Swails to consider the bond when presented after a hung jury of ten to two.
Miss Rose Mary Moran formerly of this city marries Robert Cain this afternoon at St Charles Church Bloomington. The couple depart for Indianapolis on the Monon at 4:14 and will return Monday to reside with Mrs W B Hughes on West Kirkwood Avenue. The groom works at Showers Bros factory and the bride has worked for Fulwider Lumber and Central Indiana Lighting as a bookkeeper. The wedding is reported by the Bloomington World.
Chicago wheat prices moved as May futures closed at 1.56 a bushel at 11 30 this morning. The modest gain followed limited activity and a steady Market tone as traders awaited fresh export data.
Rollie Courier faces a divorce complaint filed Monday accusing him of adultery. The action seeks dissolution of marriage and related relief.
Cora Courter through attorney R. La. Mellen files for divorce from Rollie Courter in Lawrence circuit court alleging marriage on July 17 1892 and separation on November 1 1914 plus claims of intoxicated beratement and adultery with a named woman.
Wes Howell charged in Lawrence circuit court with assault and battery was dismissed Friday. Bertha Pickens was granted a divorce from Van Pickens Friday afternoon. Charles Sharr of Freetown returned home Friday after visiting his brother Frank Sharr and family at corner 19th and FE streets, with Frank very ill from kidney trouble. Mrs. Al Prosser visiting in the city with her daughter Mrs. Fred McGuire returned to Mitchell.
Maude Gladys Harris was granted a divorce from Elwood Harris in the Lawrence circuit court Saturday. Jasper H. Wyman is charged in the Lawrence circuit court with securing goods under false pretenses and gave bond for appearance at trial. The case stems from a misunderstanding over goods purchased. J. W. Cummings of Silva Kansas visited his brother George Cummings and family at Pine Hall. Cummings, 67, born and raised in Jackson County, lived near the Jackson County line before moving to Kansas three years ago. Mrs Harriett Litton, Seventh and I streets, is very ill.
Ernie Robinson of the Southeastern Shops reports Mrs R. Romine, mother of the family, recovered from a bowel cancer operation at St Joseph Hospital Louisville and was brought home to Campbellsburg on Monday. Herman Kindred of Heltonville visited friends over Sunday.
High water south of Orleans blocked the No. 9 Monon train on Monday forcing it to halt at French Lick overnight. The southbound service could not reach its destination and returned northward the next morning on the return trip.
Mr and Mrs Frank Ketchum married last Friday evening reside with the bride s sister Mrs Iona Garrison South I street awaiting furnishing before moving home Their residence will be 2026 South I street after February 10th Mr and Mrs George Hay and Mrs Guernsey remain in Los Angeles enjoying the mild winter climate and western surroundings.
Bloomington Indiana January 31. Police superintendent Hensley went to Arcola Illinois to seize Johnson Scarborough suspected of fatally shooting Henry Nunn last August in the stone quarry district. A photo verity was requested and a matching description led to identification. Mrs Nunn offers a $100 reward for the capture of the killer.
Ed Dunihue of the B&O S-W branch said Mitchell residents celebrate the reopening of the Le thigh Portland Cement Mills. The B&O S-W added an extra three-coach train to haul workers to the quarries, making its first fully loaded trip Monday after idle time since Christmas repairs.
Spencer Indiana January 31 A prominent businessman Charles Murphy was cleaning his shotgun when it discharged and struck his wife Mrs Murphy killing her instantly. The 38 year old victim is identified as Mrs Murphy. Also noted are a Terre Haute high school student Margaret Buell visiting her mother Mrs Minnie Buell and Mrs Elmer Cannedy nursing a Mr Brown in Mitchell with the latter at the home of Mrs Henry Crawford.
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