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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1913
Page
4
A condensed staff roster lists Thomas J. Brooks editor and Fred B. Otis managing editor with Bert C. Wicker News Editor and circulation manager. Mrs Harry Askew society editor Curt Jocelyn handles society notes. Job department dues appear at $1.25 per OLS.
The Bedford remonstrance signed by 262 residents argues against liquor licenses while Mitchell Wet petition seeks a local option election. Anti-Saloon League figures say the move aims to avoid costly elections and keep Bedford dry for two years under Proctor option laws.
In Monroe County Mrs Grey was struck by a train at a crossing while her husband paused to chat with a friend nearby. Investigating authorities reviewed the incident as a fatal accident.
Mrs. Charlotte Elwell age 30 wife of James Elwell died at her home in Oolitic Friday night. Funeral services were held from the church at Oolitic Sunday and the burial followed at Gilgal after a train trip to Heltonville.
AY HOSPITAL Mrs Harry Murray underwent an appendicitis operation Saturday morning. Patient is doing well. Reed Emison of Heltonville was in Chebiswie Saturday.
Mayor Fields pressed the police board to review officer Clark amid a new effort to remove him following the arrest of Alva Lynn a police character and ex convict Lynn admitted intoxication after false denial. Prosecutor Underwood showed Lynn lied about drinking while Clark's conduct was praised by supporters.
The blind tiger case against Bert Scoggans was continued in circuit court after the defense affidavit claimed witness H J Hedrick of Indianapolis was absent. The defense argued the witness’s testimony was essential, while the state pushed for trial this term despite the continuation.
The defense filed a demurrer in the Carter versus Barnes case and the circuit court sustained it on Saturday. Carter, a stone crusher operator, claimed Barnes caused delivery of excess stone beyond road specifications and seeks payment for the excess. The plaintiff must amend to proceed.
William Brighton C46 died Thursday night when his two room Gosport home burned. Neighbors could not rescue him as the roof collapsed. His charred head and trunk were recovered Friday morning leaving limbs missing. Brighton was a gardener and uncle to poultry dealer Michael Brighton. He lived alone and was believed to have been drinking.
Bedford High School basketball team traveled to Seymour Friday night and lost 48 to 18. Bedford played better in the second half but could not close the gap. Mr and Mrs J W Palt and son Leslie left Saturday for St Petersburg to stay several weeks.
Indianapolis rumor notes the introduction of House Bill No. 361 creating the Public Service Commission of Indiana with five members to oversee all utilities, absorbing railroad powers, with current rail officials to serve their terms. The measure, drafted under Gov. Ralston’s and party leadership, mirrors the Shively bill and Wisconsin law. The session also discusses court, health, and public works bills, with adjournment motions and procedural debates shaping the day.
The Royal Neighbors held their installation Friday evening in Woodmen's hall followed by a social hour with ice cream and Nabiscos. Installed were Oracle Lily Estes Vice Oracle Nellie Chapman Past Oracle Anna Cottom Chancellor Louisa Thorne Recorder Edna Giegerich Receiver Dessie Callahan Marshal Martha Newkirk Inner Sentinel Dolly Sharr Outer Sentinel Effie Johnston Manager Albert C. Potter The installation was led by Installing Officer Dixon and Ceremonial Marshal Lillian Schafer.
Webb Dry Goods Company thanks local firemen for effective action at the rear of their store. Mr Webb commends the department for handling the conflagration in a successful manner and praises their effort and service.
Old newspapers advertised for wrapping young fruit trees. Five cents for a single bundle, six bundles for twenty five cents. Daily Mail Office.
Emma 8B Jeffries was granted a divorce from Henry Jeffries on payment of the court costs. In Lane versus Adkins the court Friday found for the defendant.
Mrs. W S Richey and her daughter from Linton are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Dunihue on West Cath Street.
Samuel W. Woodsmall Shelburn attorney convicted of conspiracy to commit a felony was refused a cash bond of 2500 and sentenced to the penitentiary for two to fourteen years by special judge W R Nesbit. Woodsmall and Frank Hooper Bicknell miner convicted of murder were taken to prison tonight. An affidavit filed in Circuit Court seeks to disbar Woodsmall from practicing as an attorney.
An early 20th century almanac-style note outlines Easter on March 23 1913, eclipses and planetary positions for Venus Mercury and Jupiter, and calendar crosswalks including Lincoln and Washington birthdays, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Thanksgiving.
Born to Mr and Mrs Chris Dalton Fortland Addition a daughter was born Friday night in Bedford. Bernard Williams visiting friends in Bloomington. Miss Georgia Matthisou, ill with typhoid fever for three weeks, is reported much better.
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