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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
1
Lumber firms report prospects for a strong building season in Rhine City with multiple residences under construction and plans in view. A Giberson mill addition of 15,000 square feet is over half complete, with Greer-Wilkinson Lumber Co supplying the lumber.
George W Murphy has seized control of over $2,000 worth of goods and plans to open a shoe repair business on Jostreet. He aims to start operations soon, likely ready by Saturday, with the new stock complemented by existing inventory to meet demand.
Claude Lavender filed suit in the Lawrence Circuit Court against Indiana Quarries Company for personal damages totaling 16000. He alleges the Sullivan channel engine he operated malfunctioned causing the machine to lurch to center while he tried to pick up a spall, crushing his hand except for the thumb and one finger.
A proposal outlines a freight track route with construction plans and maintenance. The document references a South fore route, baili te, and ser vie n, naming ASS Cuter and Tong among involved entities. Details describe a new line to be built along the road, with provisions for a switch and ongoing upkeep.
Fragmentary notes describe sighting and actions near a nest in a beech tree. A man named Fred Shelton reportedly found four young gray squirrels in a nest high in the branches, one killed when the limb broke. The mother took the remaining young for safety as events unfolded in the neighborhood.
Holmes a dairyman from north of the city and his wife traveled to town Wednesday forenoon. A young horse in the wagon team bolted on South I street causing the wagon bed to come loose. Mrs. Holmes was in the wagon but uninjured as the vehicle veered through the street.
Elijah Chastain was fined $1 and costs Thursday in police court for intoxication. A $4 and costs in police court Thursday for intoxication.
Linton High School meets Bedford High School at the High School Gymnasium Friday February 28 with admission 15 and 25 cents. Tipoff set for 7 30 p m as the Miners strive for victory after strong progress under their coaches.
A period article reports Shawswick township mapping twenty towns in a regional survey. Officials outline settlement patterns and future development plans across the district, noting infrastructural needs and potential growth areas.
Record auditor shows twenty platted towns in Shawswick township not within city limits. The list includes East Oolitic Rawlins North Bedford Sunset Northern Heights Bahrs Highlands Enola Morris Hill Portland Caress Carlton Erie Red Hill Singlewood Oak Park South Bedford Lincoln Park Fairview Melfer. Funeral held Friday for Mrs Mary Cathers Hardin 67 of Avoca died Thursday morning after cancer. She is survived by two brothers and three sisters. Services in Avoca and Springville with burial in Springville.
Walter Wakefield a Indiana University student from Jasonville received word his mother Mrs Wakefield died in a home fire. She mistook gasoline for kerosene while starting a kitchen fire and was fatally burned. She was wife of Jasonville’s chief of police. The son is a sophomore at the university.
Notice to Republicans of Bedford to gather in the court room on Friday night February 28 1913 at 7 30 for electing a City Chairman and Precinct Committeemen. W E McCormick City Chairman calls turnout to aid in the organization.
The State sues Ulyses G Glidewell charged with issuing fraudulent checks. Judge Montgom ery presides as jury is seated. Prosecution John Underwood leads. defense John M Lewis represents Glidewell. The case involves cattle purchases in Salt Creek township with no bank funds. Glidewell previously drew a sentence of one to five years.
Edward Evans of Bedford visited with his brother Ernest Evans during a Bloomington World appearance, sharing family time in town.
In the Senate the post office appropriation bill passed with 283.5 million dollars, about 12 million more than last year. The labor department creation also cleared. Fiscal plans moved on public buildings with 45 million dollars. In executive session Irwin B. Laughlin was confirmed as first secretary at London, and three treaties ratified. In the House a naval provision was defeated and an amendment for a single battleship passed. other points of order struck. Roddenberry’s filibuster triggered a suspension motion and Barlett urged sending pensions to conference amid his independence declaration against Majority Leader Underwood.
Indiana Senate defeats Sunday theater bill after packed chamber debate. Amendments to permit only motion pictures fail. ministers cited in defense, while lawmakers push housing, public utilities, and racing measures. Committee referrals set for Dickinson Koenig nine hour bill and related proposals. House passes Storen and Stahl measures and a State High School Inspector bill with funding.
County Assessor A G Hamer reports state tax board instructions for the annual March 1 assessment. A new method deducts 25 percent from listed personal property value, making 75 percent of actual value taxable and likely increasing rates. The board warns it will raise assessments not aligned with other counties following the new schedule.
Mrs. Ida M. Fisher of Linton sues Chicago Terre Haute and Southeastern Railroad for 25000 claiming a drunken brawl aboard a Terre Haute to Linton passenger train near Midland injured her as she was pregnant. The incident allegedly caused permanent health and nervous impairment after a man bled on her seat and fell into her lap. William S. Miles of Mitchell was in town Wednesday.
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