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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1915
Page
2
President Wilson announced he will call an extra session of Congress on March 15 if the Senate filibuster continues. The statement was delivered from Washington by United Press and cites ongoing obstruction as the reason for summoning lawmakers.
The Greencastle board of health expects 100 cases as smallpox spreads. Floyd Torphy was arraigned on petit larceny Wednesday and pleaded not guilty. bond set at $500 and trial scheduled for Thursday at 4. Oscar Hornecker pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Raymond Craig in Owenscourt Justice Court and was fined $1 plus costs.
In circuit court the Hoelson suit against Monon Coal Company scheduled for Thursday was settled for five hundred dollars.
Lawrence county residents A Clyde Wolf and Laura Thomasson, Norman Station's Allen Henderson and Samuel J Ford, and many others are noted in a series of midweek appearances. Several families move homes while others plan trips to Campbellsburg and Salem.
A ceremony took place Monday in Kansas City joining George L Rariden and Miss Lucy Pierce in marriage. Relatives and friends attended the private event, with no other details released.
George J. Rariden, an American Express messenger, married Monday at 3 pm to Miss Lacey Pierce at her mother’s home in Kansas City Missouri. The bride, daughter of the late Judge Pierce, recently earned a Lewis College diploma in Chicago and belongs to a prominent Kansas City family. They plan to reside with the groom’s parents on West Fourteenth Street until housekeeping arrangements are ready.
Aunt Martha Bartlett born July 2 1833 Floyd County Indiana died February 2 1915 age 81 years 7 months survived by seven children six sons Sanford H Bartlett S A Bartlett Fred Aza Howard Alonzo and daughter Mrs Charles Fisher all of Bartlettsville Indiana and many grandchildren. Widowed when husband left home years ago she remained devout and generous serving as mother neighbor and church member cherished for kindness hospitality and faith. Funeral held at Bartlettsville with large attendance. Jne Williams.
Charlie, three year old son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Brown, is reported in from an attack of the grip epidemic sweeping the city. Mrs Mary Lee and her daughter of Owensburg and Mrs Elza Wagoner of Silverville return home after visiting relatives and friends in this city.
A brief event notice announces an activity titled To Be Given at the Christian Church on Monday night February 15 1915 with details limited to the venue and date.
Assisted by Mrs. C. B. McCormick and Mrs. J. T. Boyd, a Bedford Orchestra program includes overtures Nights of Gladness Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffmann readings Panquita Romance for Trombone and pieces by Fischer Ancliife Decker arrangements plus a contralto Spring solo and Goddess of Night overture.
The W C T U will meet Friday afternoon at 2 30 in the Methodist annex. The program includes a talk titled The Frances Willard Memorial with the address What the Women of America Owe to Frances Willard. Recitation Her Statute and roll call Quotations From Frances Willard. A special collection will be taken for the Willard Memorial Fund.
Hartman and Stipp hardware merchants of Bedford Indiana have dissolved the partnership and Samuel V Stipp has retired. Creditors are directed to contact Edwin Hartman at Hartman Ray Co. for payment of accounts. Stawic Samuel V. Stipp.
Wheat price remains at 1.50 per bushel with Lemon Milling Co. offering 38 lbs straight flour and 10 bushels feed in exchange for No 2 wheat, excluding free stored wheat. Oolitic residents reported ill including Mrs Bud Lawyer, a Clark family member's illness, and Mrs John J Mitchell. Local visits noted for Robert Campbell, Marcus Faubion, James Taylor, and funeral attendance of C E Feltner's relative. ED Allender of National Refining Co. delivering oils and gasoline to farmers.
The Wilhelmina, an American steamer bound for German ports with food for civilians, is held in port after severe gales. A prize court will quickly examine its cargo and releases the ship, while cargo contraband questions are adjudicated to aid neutrals and England.
The senate overrode Governor Tenderson’s veto on the anti liquor advertising bill. The act bans all newspaper and magazine liquor advertisements and prevents sale promotions and whiskey house ads from entering the state. The law takes effect immediately. Ora Davies, Howard County treasurer, warned J B Workman that any warrants paid under an undisclosed contract are at his own risk. The contract lacked proper advertisement and is deemed invalid by attorneys.
Dorothy Salters a 13 year old girl from Tipton Indiana ran away from home after attending school and not returning. Police found no trace until a message said she was safe with a sister in Indianapolis. Authorities state aversion to attending school prompted the departure.
A rush order from a foreign country requires more workers at the George A. Griffin Glass company in Alexandria Indiana. The plant will begin manufacturing X-ray glass tubes soon with the optical lens department led by K A Friedrick who arrived from Germany.
Indiana supporters plan to present a limited women suffrage measure in the state legislature. Senator Grube of Plymouth likely will introduce the bill with arrangements under way for it to reach his desk.
Temperature readings across several cities show clear conditions in Boston and New York with warmer trends elsewhere. Cities including Indianapolis St Louis Omaha Denver San Francisco New Orleans Washington report varying skies from clear to cloudy with mild to warm temperatures.
The article reports a heated meeting where hotel keepers and others pressed for a cent loaf price while federal action looms. A mayoral food supply committee chaired by George W. Perkins may advise on true costs and possible wheat embargo or substitutes amid extending talks.
A New York report states the National League approved a compulsory waiver rule by a three fourths vote during the closing days of its annual schedule meeting. The reform aims to standardize player movement and adopt a fixed schedule of championship games begun at a joint meeting in French Lick weeks earlier.
Medical men from all parts of the state protest passes of the Mil compulsory vaccination plan tied to school entry only during epidemics. The current law requires vaccination for public school admission, drawing debate among physicians across the state.
Morris G. Condon, president of the H. B. Underwood Machine Co., was shot in his hotel room by a Mexican intruder who forced him and Mrs. Condon to surrender money. Mrs. Condon telephoned for help as the assailant killed himself in the corridor. Condon is hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the abdomen and is reported to have good recovery prospects.
John Vaughn one of the oldest Monten Indiana engineers dies at his New Albany home after a long career starting in 1857 on the Bloomington to New Albany line. He survived many wrecks and was the last Civil War era Monten engineer. He belonged to the Wrights of Pythias and the Brotherhood of Engineers. his widow survives him.
Police report describes missing livestock as four extra large fine bred hens taken from Mrs Bert Shipp on West Fourth Street during the night. Victim details and location provide the core facts of the incident.
Mrs Thomas McDowell of Springville planned an operation for goitre in Affin for relief. She has informed friends that she withstood the procedure well and expects to be home in about a week.
Ralph Massey appeared before Judge Miers and pleaded guilty to a statutory charge. He was fined 500 dollars with 30 days to pay per 100 dollars of the fine. balance of 41 dollars due after four years.
Jeffer Hardwick a notable farmer from Indian Springs visited the city on a Thursday.
Detective Bob Owens from Bedford seeks repeal of a tax on bloodhounds. He campaigns with Bill Gorns and Bill Pinkerton backing his effort while Senator Lang, from Lawrence, watches his legislative moves.
The long delayed return home of Civil War veteran Jesse Flinn is noted as he resumes living with his daughter Mrs Charles Pallard on West Teith Street after four weeks confined due to age related ailments and service related causes. The weather prophet predicts February will bring more excitement with clear signs of a hard winter ahead. Engineer Chatierv of the B&O cannot report for duty due to illness. Engineer Clay Crager has left his run during illness.
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