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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1913
Page
5
Funeral services for Mrs. George Kern of South G Street were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Elder J. M. Terry of Orleans. She died Sunday forenoon after a two week illness, with burial at Green Hill Cemetery.
New Albany Ind Feb 17 A powerful acetylene blaze hid the plan as the huge Indiana span of the old Kentucky and Indian bridge was dropped into the Ohio River this afternoon. Contractors concealed the work and only a few passersby witnessed the drop. No explosives were used. It had been said the bridge would be dismantled piece by piece.
Elisha Johnson has returned to Bloomington after serving a jail sentence of GH days at Bedford. Johnson was found guilty of stealing a watch and pawned it at a local second hand store in Bedford.
The Lawrence County Medical Society records the death of Dr Albert W Dierking praising his public service and high professional ethics. The resolutions note his active membership in the local and national medical societies and state that copies were published in local papers sent to the family and filed in permanent records.
The Bedford sewer project for a second system is expected to begin around April 1. J. J. Quinn holds the contract and says weather conditions will be the only likely delay.
A notice calls Bedford musicians to organize a large band for the coming season. Contact W. E. Cannedy at 826 16th Street to join and supply musicians including 6 cornets 7 clarinets 1 flute saxophones 1 bassoon 4 trombones 4 altos 2 baritones 2 E basses 1 B bass and 2 drums. The effort aims to lift the town and gain support from city officials and merchants. Rehearsals will begin soon.
Rail workers discuss a firemen strike but Monon employees are already under an agreement that has held for nearly a year.
Iugh Whiting received Tuesday his pen of fine barred Plymouth Rocks exhibited at Madison in the Jefferson County Poultry and Pet Stock Show. He was awarded first and third prizes on the barred Plymouth Rocks.
The Owens and Culhan families thank relatives, neighbors, and friends for kindness during illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. Appreciation for floral offerings is extended. Lucien Owens, Walter G. Owens, and Mrs. James Culhan Jr. note recovery from a dislocated ankle after a fall two weeks ago.
Chief Woodruff filed a second charge against Policeman Clark for cursing a group of hobos who occupied a car in the Monon yards and striking one sleeper with a mace. The case follows reports of hobos taking lunches and Clark’s harsh action amid city opposition and prior accusations involving Lynn, an ex convict connected to an assault for robbery.
John Witt and Clyde Witt adopted the two months old son of George and Hester Parish on Tuesday. They petitioned to make the child their heir in law and to rename him from Virgil Lee Parish to John Marshall Witt. The child’s mother is deceased.
Helen Barbeau four year old daughter of James Barbeau living north of Bloomington was rushed to Indianapolis for Pasteur treatment after a mad dog bite on her face last Tuesday. The dog was killed Friday and its head sent to the state laboratory where tests found brain tissue containing negro bodies. Six county residents have received Pasteur treatment in the past four weeks.
Mrs Henderleider, while visiting her sister Mrs Jane Hudson, left Tuesday for Pensacola Florida to remain for some time. Miss Mabel Gray returned Saturday from Bedford with Miss Josephine Mitchell as her guest for a few days. Mrs H C Duncan of West Kirkwood Avenue left today for Hot Springs Arkansas accompanied by Mrs J W Lewand of Bedford.
Burning soot from a chimney at Ernest Mann's home on 18th and O streets triggered a fire alarm Tuesday. Firefighters, exercising near the public square, redirected to the scene at 16th and I streets, cleared burning soot from the gutter, and did not use chemical extinguishers. no damage reported.
Mrs. Joseph L. Holmes a lifelong Mitchell resident since 1872 died Tuesday at age 74. A Methodist Episcopal member and Daughters of Rebekah, she was esteemed in the community. Survived by husband six children Elmer Hugh Wilson John Samuel and daughter Mrs. Maggie Laughlin, with several sons in Holmes Bros. grocery firm. Funeral Thursday at Mitchell Methodist Episcopal church with burial in Mitchell cemetery.
Aerie W. A. Ramsay has sold his two story brick store room at the corner of 15th and I streets to Frank Bailey and B F Pitman. The building is occupied as a hardware store by Bailey Pitman Co successors to Ramsay Bailey.
Impressive services were held Monday at the J. C. Mapes home for Mrs. Mapes who died Sunday. The Pocahontas members attended in a body. Rev. A. E. Dubber led the services. The funeral party traveled to Spencer for a second service at the Christian church followed by interment in Spencer cemetery.
Fifteen leading businessmen selected a five member board to direct the Salvation Army building drive. The slate includes KK. Thornton as Chairman J. A. Rowe as Secretary H. D. Martin as Treasurer Clay W. Duncan and R. B. Leonard. They bring building and finance expertise from prior church projects to ensure campaign success.
Mr and Mrs Frank Guild of Amherst Ohio were summoned to this city due to Miss Georgia Matth ieus serious illness. Mrs Charles Cornwell returns from Bedford after attending the funeral of Mrs Lucien Qwens. Mrs Cornwell once lived in Bedford near Mrs Seeing Bloom ington Telephone.
In Indianapolis on February 17 the House tabled a motion to force Gov Keegan’s resignation amid Leper Colony remark talk. The Senate plans a caucus on the Shively Spencer public utilities bill while debating tax relief for household goods and new anti liquor and labor measures.
Dr Hood delivers the final evening in a two week series at the Presbyterian church with the theme Power to Become Sons of God Mrs McCormick sings When the Pearly Gates Unfold The prior sermon on Why Every Man Should Be a Christian praised Christian responsibility and privilege and the pastor’s message was described as broad and sane The closing service is expected to be the climax of the repeated religious expressions throughout the two weeks
W Jordan Lumber Co advertises high cash prices for all kinds of logs. Buy logs in woods or deliver to mill yard. High offers and prompt payment noted.
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