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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1913
Page
3
W A Ramsay of the Ramsay Bailey hardware concern has sold his interest to Benjamin K Pitman. The new firm will be Bailey Pitman Co with Frank Pitman Roy Bailey as members and the business renamed Bailey Pitman & Co.
Ephriam Burford of Kurtz was knocked unconscious Friday by a fall at the Peerless McMillan mill. He fell a considerable distance and struck his head. A local physician reported he remained unconscious with concussion but injuries were not considered serious.
Two divorce cases proceeded in circuit court on Friday. Laura Bryant seeks to dissolve her marriage to Albert V. Bryant, and Goldie Ramsay asks for a divorce from Starry Ramsay. The term's docket shows a surge in divorce filings and several cases called.
Marie Dulin sues Fred Dulin for divorce claiming cruel treatment. They wed April 11, 191?, separated January 19, 1918, with disputes over trust and property. She seeks 5000 alimony and restoration of maiden name Marie Carson.
Bedford Indiana charges allege Policeman Charles Clark malfeasance including intoxication on duty assault on February 8 1913 and firing a revolver at the complainant with intent to kill The document accuses him of striking kicking and abusing the complainant with police board prior disposition in Clark Favor and notes an upcoming trial request and mayoral implications ahead of March council meeting
Violet Browne eleven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Brown was Friday sentenced by Judge Swails to the Girls Industrial School until age twenty one for persistent truancy. Parents failed to control her conduct.
On a Pleasant Run farm, Ed Stipp heard a disturbance near the barn and scared away thieves who had killed a hog with a hammer. The carcass was found near the barn the next morning, amid ongoing meat thefts in the area. Owens bloodhounds were brought in from the city.
The local BPOE Thursday night voted W. F. Whyte to active life membership in appreciation of his work. The first of its kind from the Isékt'or der and a surprise to Mr Whyte, the resolution was presented by Frank Walters and amended by Michael Waler to pass without discussion.
Blanche Cannedy filed for divorce from Henley Cannedy in the Lawrence Circuit Court on Friday alleging cruel treatment. The complaint claims the husband would not accompany her in public and stated he loved another, named in the filing.
Bert Scoggan charged with illegal liquor sale had his case continued indefinitely by agreement. A filing error led to a mistaken case setting. Prosecutor John Underwood traveled to Indianapolis Thursday afternoon.
Leading citizens of the city establish a board to guide the Salvation Army building campaign. W. B. McCormick and others are named to oversee funds and records while churches plan a Salvation Army Sunday around April 5 with headquarters speakers and a special offering for the building fund.
The New York Evening Journal features Pussy Purr-mew owned by former Bedford woman Mabel Herbert Urner. The cat, claimed to have royal Persian blood, won blue ribbon in novice class at Madison Square Garden in 1911 and red ribbon in open class at the Plaza Hotel this year. Urner has also written short stories for the Journal about Purr Mew's adventures.
Jaligh Bevers was found guilty of running a blind tiger in Mayor Dilley’s court. He received a $100 fine and 30 days in jail, with an appeal noted. Charley Ghost and Jim Papas also convicted, each jailed 30 days and fined $50, with appeals filed. Giles & Doman represented the defendants.
In Terrells pool room a commanding woman enters after 11:30 PM, removes a man from the table, and escorts him to the front door. The incident ends after a brief two minute scene with police nearby, leaving unclear his relation to her.
Mrs Harry Allen of L street is reported to be on the sick list, with no further details provided on her condition or duration.
The senate on Sunday proclaimed a meeting date with broad public support. Leaders present cited favorable opinion among voters and officials across the region.
In Indianapolis on February 15 the Democratic House amended Keegan’s bill to allow women to work up to 54 hours weekly and no more than ten hours per day. Keegan failed to strike the enacting clause and may see passage. Keegan declared he resigned from the House to Governor Ralston, condemning factory owners who support long hours for workers.
Richard Hawkins of Oalitic Thursday suffered a broken leg in an accident at the Furst Kerber quarry. The bone about two inches above the ankle was fractured. Dr Simpson of this city was summoned.
The Seymour High boys basketball team travels to Bedford Friday night to meet the Bedford High squad. Seymour aims to avenge a prior defeat and believes it can win. The squad has a strong season and eyes the Southern Indiana title and a shot at the state championship in Bloomington next month.
Testimony in the McQuaid brothers murder case centers on alibi claims by Romine and the role of Tyler. Witnesses dispute key portions of Tyler and Romine testimony about conversations and a revolver linked to the crime. Cross examination reveals travel and stay details, plus a stolen revolver and an attempt to keep theft quiet.
Mrs W T Stephens, 1 year old, living seven miles east of Bloomington, was seriously injured Wednesday evening when a cow in a barn stall knocked her down. She suffered broken ribs, facial injuries, and a punctured lung risk, as pneumonia potential. The Stephens recently celebrated a golden wedding anniversary.
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