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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1915
Page
5
An affidavit filed by Prosecutor Marshal Woolerly charges Ada Thomas Roberts of Near Avoca with failure to provide for his children. Marthia Roberts, the wife of the defendant, signed the affidavit detailing the alleged offense.
The Dundt more platform links protection to swelling fortunes. New tax data show more English incomes above 50 000 than in the United States, while England has far more wealthy individuals. England’s pauper statistics contrast with US figures, arguing that free trade narrows gaps despite immigrant and maritime limits.
A Columbus dispatch reports the incorporation of the Jonathan Chapman Memorial Association to erect a monument at Johnny Appleseed Jonathan Chapman's grave. Chapman is said to be buried near Indianapolis or a lonely Ft Wayne graveyard, with Indiana apple growers likely joining Ohio’s effort. Tra Hendricks of Hendricksville visited Columbus.
Secretary Bryan denounced bus-eaucracy in Indiana politics and urged the Democratic majority in the Indiana Legislature to enact a state primary law. He also called for a constitutional convention and the initiative and referendum for Indiana.
Six years ago Thomas A Webb and David B Webb and their families moved from Indiana to Holly Colorado. They settled on government land a fifteen miles north of town where the Southside was raw prairie and cattle grazing land. Despite discouragement, they built homes fenced plots farmed crops and now the Southside is densely settled with farms and ranches while cattle traditions gave way to farming. The Webb family's success is credited with transforming the region’s development. They were previously residents of Lawrence County and are well regarded locally.
Charles Hight Ernest Taylor and Wim Jacobs were arrested by Manon Detectives Hays and Scofield this morning at Sprinesville. They are charged with taking a case of whiskey from a car on the side tracks Tuesday night. One man refused to reveal where his share was hidden until at police headquarters. They remain jailed awaiting a hearing tomorrow. Teamis Armstrong of Sprinaville was in the city on business.
Mitchell Mes W S Betts and P C Chattin operators of pool and billiard rooms in the city pleaded guilty to permitting minors in their establishments. Each man was fined five dollars and costs.
Lawrence Orange and Martin Senator Lang wins a closed season bill for mussel digging after a political scramble. He vents relief when a misstep in a vote reconsideration is corrected, while aiming to push the measure through the house. Indianapolis News.
February 4 report notes Shoals chapter members have injuries from falls keeping them from meetings. Mrs. C C Gunekel fractured two ribs, Mrs F H Brown injured wrist, Mrs Carlos T McCarty broke hand bones and sprained ankle with facial cuts, Mrs F H Acre dislocated her right wrist.
Morton C. Miteneil of Yellowstone to Dessie May Cain of Heimaville marry. William T. Drabims of Bedford is aged. Ludy Lessig of Miss Maude Mis of Shawawick travels to Freetown to visit her mother Mrs. James Beevers and brothers Oscar Mills and family at Seymour before returning in two weeks. Mrs. Hugh Whiting returns from visiting relatives in Chicago and South Bend.
Planning to celebrate the Knights of Pythias anniversary with an elaborate banquet in the Stone City Club rooms Palestine Lodge 137 will host the event on the nineteenth of this month. Members include Knights of Pythias wives and White River Temple No. 18 Pythians, with reception lighting and a sociable, good fellowship atmosphere expected.
Arthur J. Trester, secretary of the Indiana High School Athletic Association, issues final bulletin for the state tournament. Preliminary games across fourteen sections are set for March 5 and 6 with 198 quintets. Winners in each section advance to Bloomington for elimination matches to decide the state champion featuring Orleans, French Lick, New Albany, Martinsville, Spencer, Bloomington, Smithville, Switz City, Newberry, Marco.
The Farm and Home Supply Company of Southern Indiana with $59,000 in stock has been incorporated at Mitchell to deal in hardware and farm implements. Included in the list of incorporators are F. A. Scott E. W. Buzzaird Charles Roberson and Misses Hilda Hoppingarner of Bloomington and Mabel Downing of Indianapolis. The notice notes various local social items and obituaries mentioning relatives and community members.
A report from Loogootee Tribune notes a surge of tramps roaming the country, troubling towns, harassing workers and streamlining onto freight trains. In Illinois and Indiana they confront crews, are jailed, and in one case the North Vernon marshal was killed during an arrest.
The article traces Lawrence county's sugar trees and evolving maple industry from pioneer days to modern automated evaporators. It notes the shift from wooden buckets to metal sap buckets, improved kettles to continuous pans, and rising demand and prices for pure maple syrup. Indiana's 1900 census shows 179,970 gallons of syrup and 61,009 pounds of maple sugar valued at $161,935.
Mr and Mrs Larrison Hunter and daughter Ruby of Wioomington travel Friday toward Hel fenville to see the former's mother Mrs Sarah Hunter and her parents Mr and Mrs William Kinser. Ray Harding, who had an appendectomy at City Hospital Tuesday, is recovering and expects discharge soon. John Zahn, previously ill, is now able to go out. Mrs Watkins of South Street, who had surgery this week, is progressing well at City Hospital.
Washington reports foot and mouth disease found in stockyards at Chicago Jersey City Indianapolis Louisville and Cincinnati. Federal inspectors ordered closures for disinfection after in transit animals are disposed of.
Five railroad lines abandon Central Union Station due to high water. Trains move to temporary depots with dedicated staff to minimize passenger disruption. Some routes rerouted from Grand Central and other stations as water levels predicted continued service adjustments.
Born Friday night in Heltonville to Mr and Mrs Grover Turpin, a son and a daughter arrive to boost the family.
We your friends and neighbors thank you for the kindness shown during our mother and grandmother Warriett E Burtton sickness and death. Special thanks to Rev Lenig singers undertaker M Welter Day Rev Fred Reynolds and friends at Tunnelton for funeral flowers and support.
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