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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1915

Page

2

Resolution For Sanitary Sewer In Southwest City

The council gave first reading to a sewer improvement in southwest city and set March 5 for remonstrator hearing. J Street opening remonstrances were overruled and a property owner list ordered. sidewalk work on K Street to be completed within 26 days. Clem Owen’s night shift pay rises to 65 monthly from March 11, 1945. An emergency street fund of 100 was approved and 45 for Indiana Sanitary & Water Supply Association travel. Joe Evans and William Chambers received building permits for Owens subdivision projects.

J Street Co. 1 & L. Railway William L. Kann Carrie C. Winmtandley Lula C. Francis Dussard 17Th F. D. Hatfield Hng Clem Owen Indiana Sanitary & Water Supply Association Indianapolis Joe Evans Owens Subdivision William Chambers

Local Rider Injured After Dog Causes Spill on J Street

Leo Williams, a local motorcyclist, totaled a muddy skid Wednesday on J street when a dog chasing a car darted into the path. Williams suffered bruises but both the motorcycle and the dog appeared undamaged.

Leo Williams J Street Williams

Grandson of Rivervale farmer injured in fall survives

A grandson of Charles Smith, a Rivervale area farmer, fell from a barn loft Sunday and remained unconscious until last night when he revived and showed improvement. Mrs. Lee Potter of West Twenty second Street suffers a grip attack. George Saddier, a noted farmer from Huron, visited the city.

Charles Smith Rivervale George Saddier Huron

Frank Henderson Receives One to Eight Year Sentence

Judge Swails denied a new trial in the Frank Henderson case and imposed a one to eight year term in Jeffersonville reformatory for knowingly receiving stolen hides from Seig & Seig slaughter house. He also fined five dollars and lost the franchise for four years. Attorneys requested ten days to file a bill of exceptions. The defendant’s conviction stemmed from hides stolen from Seig and Seig. Henderson’s mother gathered names for a suspended sentence petition.

Swails Iease Frank Henderson Reformatory Jeffersonville

Whitegapper Returns From Pali After Prison Time

Tobe Snoddy, released after nearly two years in Michigan City prison on a whitecapping charge against Harvey McFarland, returns home Saturday night and is seen by many acquaintances in Bloomington. He appears well and healthful, and his family resumes residence there while his wife returns to work.

Tobe Snoddy Michigan City Harvey McFarland

Funeral for Clarence Ahorer Held at Clear Creek

Burial for Clarence M. Ahorer who died in Indianapolis Sunday from paralysis occurred at noon after brief church services. The body arrived this morning at 9 15 and was taken directly to the church in Bloomington. Clarence Rhorer was a brother of Lee Rhorer of this city.

Clarence M. Ahorer Indianapolis Clear Creek Bloomington Clarence Rhorer Lee Rhorer

Miss Sibyl Fultz Hosts Miss Doris Payne Visit

Last evening Miss Sibyl Fultz entertained friends at her West 5th street home in honor of Miss Doris Payne a Bedford high school student visiting the Fultz family The evening featured music and refreshments. Carrie Taylor jailed Tuesday for assault and battery reconsidered her decision to stay in the hostile and paid her fine She was released Mike O Connell was arrested Wednesday on intoxication and assault and battery it is alleged he beat his wife.

Sibyl] Fultz West 5Th Street Doris Payne Payne Bedford High School Fultz Bloomington Carrie Taylor Madge Dowling Mike O'Connell O'Connell

Howell Case Second Trial Set For Friday

Elmer Howell charged with the murder of T. J. Jones will be tried in Lawrence circuit court on Friday February 19 after a previous jury failed to reach a verdict with two voting for conviction and ten for acquittal. Witnesses have again been subpoenaed to appear.

Elmer- Howell T. J. Jones Lawrence

Services For Hayden Owen At First Baptist Church

A funeral was held Tuesday at 2 30 pm at the First Baptist Church for Hayden Owen son of Rev and Mrs Thomas Jay Owen. Bedford High School Sunday school and the Bedford Concert Orchestra attended. Dr Hall of Franklin College led the service with Rev Lenig Dubber Scott and Whitney assisting. A mixed quartet sang hymns and six Sunday School members served as pallbearers. Burial was in Green Hill cemetery amid extensive floral tributes.

First Baptist Church Hayden Thomas Jay Owen Bedford High School Bedford Concert Orchestra Hall Franklin College Frank Lenig A. E. Dubber D. T. Scott W. W. Whitney Jesus Davis Harrison Charles Wible Virgil Wiliams Ralph Wible Nelson Manical Roy Riggs Green Hill Cemetery Wees

Fisher affidavit filed over home assault incident

Dave Fisher filed an affidavit in Justice Malott's court charging Hayden Fisher after a fight at Sherman Fisher's home. The altercation left Dave Fisher with a knife cut above the temple requiring medical care and a head injury.

Hayden Fisher Jim Sam Fisher Dave Fisher Sherman Fisher Dave Justice

District basketball tourney set for Bedford March days

Posters for the district basketball tournament announce games at Bedford on March 5 and 6 as prelims to the state contest. Bedford faces Bloomington with other matchups including Orleans versus Smithville French Lick against Switz City New Albany versus Newberry Martinsville versus Marco and Spencer versus Mooresville. Bloomington recently beat Bedford by a large margin. The Marco team is noted as a strong district contender and more teams may be listed.

A. H. Hines Bedford March Sth Bloomington Bedford -Bedford Orleans Smithville French Lick Switz City New Albany Newberry Martinsville Marco Spencer Mooresville Bedford

Holt Holt divorce heard in Lawrence Court

James E. Holt vs Margarite Holt was taken under advisement in the Lawrence circuit court before Judge Swails on Tuesday. Gainey vs Rainbolt for damages was continued for argument. Gardner vs C I J damages has been compromised. A G A R and W R C notice invites soldiers and families to a February 22 dinner at G A R Hall with baskets. Mrs Falkner and Miss Pickett seen in city. Robert Radenberg, age one, ill at Washington Avenue home.

James E. Holt Marguerite Holt Lawrence Circuit Court Swails Gainey Vs. Rainbolt G. A. R. Hall

Leg Broreh Hall Injured in Rivervale Accident

Prominent Rivervale farmer J Wall reported a serious accident Monday when a frightened horse veered the buggy. Mr Hall about 50 fell and suffered a broken leg as he landed on the road, with further injuries noted.

J. Wall Rivervale Mr. Hall Hall

WP Malott Celebrates Seventy Fifth Birthday in Indianapolis

WP Malott, born February 16, 1841 in Bedford, Indiana, celebrated his seventy fifth birthday at his home 104 North Alabama Street in Indianapolis. He is a Civil War veteran and president of the Malott Coal and Lime Company, with two sons Frank and Charles and a daughter Mrs Harvey B Martin.

W. P. Malott Indianapolis Star Indianapolis WP. Malott North Alabama Street Malott Volnex T. Malott Bedford Ind Malott Coal and Lime Company Casilier Bedford Bank Malotz Indiana Eadie Black Mr. Malott Augst Frank Malte Charles M. Malott Indianapolis Paint and Color Company Airs Harvey B. Martin

Williams Arraignments Over Disturbing Pentecost Meeting

Jenil Reuter Alva Craig Sport Wagoner Gladys Collins and James Wagoner were arraigned in Justice Court on charges of disturbing a religious Pentecost meeting at Williams on January 20 affidavits filed by C A Smith. Trial date set for March in court.

Jenil Reuter Alva Craig Sport Wagoner Gladys Collins James Wagoner Williams Charles A. Smith Sven's Court

Admitting Wilbur Miller To Bail Before Judge Swails

The matter of admitting Wilbur Miller to bail was before Judge Swails on Wednesday in court.

Fire damages large frame dwelling on Sixteenth Street

A small section of shingles burned from an eight room home owned by Mrs. Lillie Neff at Sixteenth and Q on Wednesday noon. The downtown fire department responded and extinguished the flames with chemicals. Damage is minimal and fully covered by insurance through Walls & Walls agency.

Sixteenth Q Streets Walls & Walls

Bail Hearing in Wilbur Miller Case at Lawrence Court

Judge Swails heard arguments on granting bail for Wilbur Miller in Lawrence circuit court. Attorneys argued for a $10,000 bond as the court weighed the murder case of Grant McCory and the jury’s inability to reach a verdict. A large group of out of town lawyers attended the session.

Bloomington visitor and ill child in local homes

Mrs. Fred Hoover of Bloomington visits the family of Mrs. H. H. Walls on West Fourteenth Street and other friends. Margaret Spurgeon, daughter of Mr. J. and Mrs. Chas. Spurgeon, is quite ill at her home at the corner of Eleventh and R streets.

Fred Hoover Bloomington H. H. Walls West Fourteenth Street Margaret Mr. J Chas Spurgeon 11Th R Streets

Cincinnati 101 Bids Render Courthouse Contract Bid Results

Bids opened Tuesday for the new Cincinnati Courthouse show 11 general bids from ten firms and four mechanical bids. The commission expects the project under 2,500,000 with marble granite and sandstone options guiding awards. Lowest lump bids include the McCall Company 1,705,460 for evan stone and limestone, Reisen 1,963,000 on granite, and Bedford Stone 1,803,000 on granite base with sandstone structure.

The Cincinnati Enquirer Lnip Bionap Isi Vaive Heer Steele Gslerators Uiase Fle Vermont Charles McCall Compan Philadelphia Bedford Stone Construction Commans Godford Ind McCall Company Atteads Cin Evan ‘Ste and Hmestone Thompson-Starrett Construction Company New York Bedford Stone Construction Company mMcCall Company Bedford Stone Company Xperts Roche-Bruner Construction Company Cincinnati McCall Company Thompson‘Starrett Construction Company

County Courthouse Bid Talks Over Site Material Use

Tuesday the board discussed alternatives in the courthouse contract allowing the site to be turned over to the successful bidder with part of the old building materials. A bid reduction over 4756 was proposed if the site materials are used, but all bids were rejected pending fuller examination. President James Al Green stated completion within appropriation remains the priority.

Tlhe Morehhan James al ‘Green Ohio Kentucky

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Nancy M Carroll

Impressive funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the home of Miss Laura Accam for her sister Mrs Nancy Matilda Carroll. Rev Leung led the service with songs Nearer My God To Thee and Asleep in Jesus. Pallbearers included Sh Fox Henry Brown S K Keach Frank Murphy James Wilder and William Meglemre. Interment followed at Green Hill with attending children Mrs Nannie Mills John Carroll Anne Carroll Monta Carrell among mourners.

Laura Accam Nancy Matilda Carroll Leung Jesus J. A. Rowe Abs. C. S. Norton Sh. (. Fox Henry Brown S. K. Keach Frank Murphy James Wilder William Meglemre

Plea Dismissed in Assault Case In Weltonville Court

After an investigation the charge of assault and battery against Marguerite Roberts a Pleasant Run Township public school teacher is dismissed. The case originated in Squire Speer’s court in Weltonville after a fourteen year old boy testified he had been whipped by the teacher.

Marguerite Roberts Pleasant Run Township Squire Speer Weltonville

Card of Thanks for Mrs. N. M. Carroll

We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of our mother sister and aunt Mrs. N. M. Carroll and for the beautiful floral offerings from Bro. Leuig and the singers.

Bro. Leuig N. M. Carroll

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anal L Frank Henderson Jeffer Sonville Reformatory Henderson Seig & Seig Whitegapper Pali Edford BR Howell Case T. J Iwitnesses Hayden Owen Green Hill George T. Mayfield J. J. Cromwell Madison G. €. Mitchell Olmey Richard Johnson Nancy Evans Charles Evans Anna White John Dennison John J. Evans Franklin W. A. Sanders Mitchell Madison Morin North Vernon Sandy Dr. Hail N Justice Mango Circuit Court Gardner Vs. C. I. & J C. O. Falkner Alice Pickett Near City Robert John Radenberg Washington Avenue Niversary D Williams C. A Smith Judge Swails Teenth Street Wany Attorneys MP Coulde UU EL Nancy M. Carroll John H. Carroll A. H. Carroll Hardin Carroll Clermont Carroll Nannie Mills Mary E. Butler Laura J. Accam Maud A. Morgan
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