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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1913
Page
4
BERT C. WICKER is the news editor and circulation manager with phone 269. MRS. HARRY ASKEW is the society editor with phone 887. CURT JOCIELYN is the manager of the job department with phone 269.
Ernest Sullivan of Williams writes relatives about flood conditions along the Cumberland river at Flickery Point Tennessee. His rented home was flooded several feet and he waited two weeks for water to recede. The flood carried away a chicken coop and a large dwelling. a man even saved a piano from the rising waters. Sullivan is employed on government flocks at the location.
Auer held a meeting Friday night to assign work in a second degree case. Two candidates received tasks and responsibilities outlined by the chair.
Local Boy Scouts met in the Council Chamber on a Friday night and performed substantial organization tasks. The gathering drew support from adults and included a motion thanking the local papers for their assistance, carried in formal fashion.
Dr. H. O. Ritter, 50, a noted druggist and hotel proprietor in West Baden, killed himself with a shotgun at 5 o clock Saturday at Orangeville near Orleans. He left no clear motive, with possible influence from a recent fall that left him severely injured. His family is wealthy and highly active in local politics and society.
Prosecutor Loudon of Monroe County filed 88 affidavits in the Monroe Circuit Court after grand jury failures to return true bills against several drug stores for liquor violations and against pool rooms. The move, asserting conviction evidence, caused a sensation in Bloomington.
In Columbus Indiana Henry Romine’s cross examination in his murder trial of the McQuaid brothers ended at noon. Judge Wilkens plans two days of arguments, likely sending the case to the jury Monday. Romine, a feeble old man, maintained composure and denied conspiring to rob the McQuaids.
Indianapolis February 14 insurgent wave in the Indiana House follows defeat of the Keegan eight hour work day bill for women. Reports say 14 or 15 members may resign with the Governor though others plan to serve out terms. Governor Ralston urged Keegan not to resign and indicated possible amendments to the bill. The House continues session while the Senate adjourns awaiting Monday.
Arthur Anderson son of Dunn Anderson northeast of the city was badly bruised after falling from a barn loft on his father's farm Saturday. Initial hopes of broken bones faded as doctors reported only severe bruising. Frieda Strauss, a German visitor, left for New York to visit friends and settle affairs with her sister Mrs. Pete Tehlen on South H Street. Rev J Allinger of White Creek Indiana is to preach at the German M F church Sunday. Ruth Duncan teaches at Tamothe Tilah School at B Gotesh offer sister Mrs. Fainholt.
Mrs Otto Seig was surprised Friday evening by friends at her East 17th street home for a Valentine party. The gathering included exchange of valentines and games with delicious refreshments served. Attendees named include Mr and Mrs Boone Broady Mr and Mrs Rice Haverly Mr and Mrs Will McWilliams Mesdames Wm J Benzel Mort Shortridge Louis Segcepansky Jas Guthrie Crawford Johnson Jesse Mitchell George England Dave Ragsdale Wilbur Hancock and others including Grace Hartman Madelie Benzel Lola Haverly Irene Ferguson Hattie Crawford Bessie Guthrie Beulah Mitchell Paul McWilliams and George England.
The Merchants' Association announces an April 1 banquet described as the biggest city event. J B Martin and W E McCormick head the committee with W E McCormick serving as master of ceremonies. two hundred covers planned. invites extend to all members with their ladies and several honorary guests.
Postmaster Reach urges residents to install mail boxes to ensure free delivery. Washington plans to boost home and business receptacles, warning that lack of boxes may cut service. New law effective March 4, 1913 limits carriers to eight hours daily, reducing delivery on four heavy days.
The High School Basketball team fell to Seymour High School 26 to 16 on Friday night. Local fans called it the best played game of the season despite the scoreboard.
A company with seven thousand dollars in capital was formed to rebuild the flour and saw mill destroyed by fire. D. B. Guthrie serves as president with BE Faris as secretary and manager. Mrs. Jewett Holmes and daughter Catherine visited Owensburg to stay with relatives until BMron day.
Miss Maude Whitted of East 18th Street was the center of a surprise party Friday evening as twenty friends gathered to celebrate her twelfth birthday. Ice cream cake and apples were served, and she received many gifts.
Miss Freida Bickenhauser gave a delightful Valentine affair at her home on South H Street Friday evening for ten girl friends. The centerpiece featured a fern in a mat of red hearts and the menu included ham pimento sandwiches pickles olives cheese waters Waldorf salad fruit pudding with whipped cream.
Bloomington Ind February judge James B. Wilson issues injunction halting Monon Railroad from building a rail line across Bloomington Southern tracks near Clear Creek. Complainants allege Monon seeks access to similar lands by constructing a grade and crossings without proper rights, set for February 7.
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