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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1915
Page
7
William Lundy, about 84, died at his Gosport home after a lingering illness. He was a prominent Gosport citizen and key musician who helped lead local bands and directed musical activities. Port Lundy, now in Louisville, attended the funeral held Wednesday at Gosport.
A board of guardians plans to send a group of children to the Salvation Army Rescue Home to secure care and shelter. Officials indicate the move aims to provide temporary refuge and protection for minors in need.
Susie Johnson aged sixteen was placed in the custody of the Board of Children's Guardians and will be sent to the Salvation Army Rescue Home in Detroit. She had been under the care of Capt. and Mrs. Schnarr for a week. An orphan from the county’s north, she has resided in the city for some time.
Curt Dalton who escaped police custody while awaiting arraignment on disturbing a meeting was recaptured by Chief Woodruff. Officers caught him in a south side soft drink place near the public square and returned him to jail.
Edward Turpin was arrested on petit larceny charges but was released from jail Tuesday as the charge against him was dismissed.
The eight month old Ruth Elizabeth Stonaker of Englewood died Tuesday at 2 AM after two weeks of kidney and bowel trouble. Survived by parents Frank and Mrs Stonaker and a brother William Franklin. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 PM conducted by Rev EK Richard Edwards of Martinsville. interment at Green Hill.
Miners in Summit Hill Pennsylvania report a fire still burning in abandoned Panther Creek Valley mines owned by Leigh Coal and Navigation Company. Despite past extinguishing efforts, dense smoke and visible flames recur at Me Cready’s old shafts, risking vast coal losses and prompting renewed pumping, sealing, and rescue measures.
Miss Blanche Allen visits her aunt near Heltonville. About 2000 to 3000 school superintendents from across the nation arrive in Cincinnati for a three day National Education Association meeting. Harry Williams of Williams is among speakers. An exhibit accompanies the convention with tours to schools, universities, industries and historical sites. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Morris on North I street.
Miss Dessie Selby died Monday afternoon after a lingering illness at age 35. Born to Mack and Sarah Selby on a farm northeast of the city, she lived on Washington avenue and worked on the clerical staff of Leader Dry Goods. She attended the First Methodist church and was beloved by coworkers and customers. She leaves parents three brothers Mack Sr and Thomas Selby of the city Welker Selby of California and sister Mary Selby Pierce of Williams. Funeral at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the First Methodist church with interment at Pleasant Run.
Harry Thaw appears before Justice Weeks on conspiracy to escape Matteawan as jury selection begins. Jerome’s absence weakens the prosecution while Thaw’s camp pins hopes on an acquittal and possible sanity challenges.
Harry C. Ragsdale visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Ragsdale on South CG Street for the weekend before returning to Bloomington Monday to resume his studies at Indiana University.
The Bedford Concert Orchestra debuted at the First Christian church to strong approval. F Cucinotta drew praise as a standout trombone soloist encores followed. Mrs L T Boyd impressed with Riley readings and the ensemble received warm applause for its refined performance.
Vernon Fowler, charged with murder in the December 1918 Fassett case, goes on trial before Superior Judge Griffin. The defendant allegedly was one of three burglars who shot Fassett during a robbery at his home. Also noted is Robert Massingill, a former San Francisco resident now in Bloomington, visiting old acquaintances. Mrs. Cora Whitted and her daughter Carrie plan a Zelma visit to see relatives.
John Wallace Chapter D A R hosted a Washington birthday event Monday at Mrs Louise Tracey’s L Street home. The program featured music readings and readings with guests including Mrs J W Newland and out of town members from Paoli Crawfordsville and Bowling Green Kentucky. The group announced a June 14 D A R Flag Day picnic at Paoli hosted by Mrs Troop and Mrs Boyd.
Will Rariden leaves Monday for Indianapolis to join the Indianapolis Feds as they begin spring training. The squad then heads to Valdosta, Georgia for further drills. Edward Holmes of Williams was in the city Tuesday.
James C Hall aged 78 died Monday afternoon in Avoca after a short illness from pneumonia. He had lived with his daughter Mrs Wes tekard in Avoca. Funeral services were held at the Avoca church and the body taken to Covington Indiana for burial.
The House defeated the bill for a closed season on mussel digging in Indianapolis with United Press reporting the action taken on February 23.
A local group has organized a company and begun clearing ground on the Denniston farm near the sedimentation basin for a matinee race course. The track will be a half mile in circumference and start actual construction next week as a training ground for local horsemen.
Lincoln Nebraska February 25 prehistoric ruins near Howe Nebraska studied by Prof Gerard Fowke St Louis geologist and curator of the St Louis Museum He traces the Missouri Valley settlement and argues some finds near White Cloud Kansas may belong to a race predating Indians Findings at Howe include bone and horn gardening tools buried under dwelling floors Other skeletons in the University of Nebraska museum show skulls with lower brain capacity and forehead features linking them to early races Bloomington World reports this note on local resident Jorge Morris visiting family in Bedford joining his Pru dential position.
In Bloomington a damage suit by the estate of Julius Eaton against the Monon Railroad yielded an $8000 jury verdict but was compromised with the company paying the widow 2850. Eaton, a Monon locomotive engineer, drowned while on duty in a McDool yards engine pit. The case by Bast and Regester sought 10000. Attorneys East and Regester collect half the agreed fee. The compromise allegedly avoided a reversal over timing and manner of death.
Washington reports the Supreme Court resumes after a three week recess. Leo M. Frank of Atlanta is listed for argument though likely heard later this week. Other cases include Ramapo Water Co. vs New York City and the Harvester Trust appeal slated for April 5. Local items note birth of William Lee Barnes and updates on Mrs. M. J. Barrow and William Mahan. Also mentioned are visits by J. W. Faubion and Ida Tansel staying with Mrs. Rice Haverley.
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