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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
2
Early spring showing of new and beautiful goods. Fine wool and silk suitings wash suitings and white goods with embroideries and laces offered by Webb Dry Goods Go at Bedford's big store.
Sylvester Anderson and Mrs. Cora Ferguson of Williams married in Tampa Florida several days ago. Both are well known here and are spending the winter in Florida with the Indiana colony. Friends in this city extend their congratulations.
The grand jury adjourned Monday and will not meet again until next week. Prosecuting Attorney John Underwood could not assist in investigations for the time being. The session is expected to be busy with alleged law violations to be reported. Underwood will travel from Bedford tomorrow to handle court business including the state case against Ulysses G. Glidewell for issuing fraudulent checks likely to require more than one day.
Edward Vans of Bedford visited his brother Ernest Vans in Bloomington. Mr Vans had just returned from Indianapolis where he underwent eye treatment for an abscess.
The Butler McDonald ring faced a drubbing as their candidate posted just over half the votes of Mayor Abert Fields who was re elected. Fields received 515 votes while opposition candidate Hackett had 266.
Isom Davis a 74 year old Bedford farmer married Eva A Tomlinson of Mitchell in the County Clerk office with Mayor Albert J Fields officiating. The item blends wedding news with political reportage on Bedford Democrats and local primary results noting Butler anti Butler factions and campaign shifts.
Mrs. J H Underwood of West 14th street learned Wednesday her son Captain Theodore Dillon stationed at Fort Leavenworth Kansas had received orders Saturday morning and left Saturday afternoon for Galveston Texas where the United States is mobilizing ten thousand troops for possible orders related to the Mexican revolution.
Indiana state health statistics show no women aged deaths by self harm in January while twenty five men died by suicide. External causes accounted for 176 deaths that month. 32 were women with 14 murders, including four female victims. Accidents caused 137 deaths including 28 women. drownings, mine and railroad accidents, and other fatal events are noted.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. King left Wednesday for Bedford where they expect to locate. Mrs. Euphemia C. Riley went to Indianapolis to spend several days with her sister Mrs. Fred Turbeyville.
Theodore T. Jones forty five Republican county treasurer of Daviess county died after shooting himself in his woodshed following a period of domestic trouble and threats to his family. Neighbors intervened previously and bondsmen considered withdrawal. John L. Clark the Democratic treasurer-elect expected to be appointed as successor.
Stanley Younger arrived at the Tri diana Reformatory from Fountain county to jail from one to eight years on the charge of petit larceny. Guy Goens came in from Lawrence county to serve two to fourteen for assault second battery with intent to kill. Born to Mr and Mrs Ward Allen a son on Wednesday at 6th and Q streets.
Born to Mr and Mrs Stanley Torphy a son John David at 15th and O streets Thursday morning. Mrs A S Lucas accompanied her son Edgar Lucas to Bloomington for the day. The little son of Mr and Mrs Bert Carmichael on South I street is ill with pneumonia. Mrs H M Burnham has gone to Washington DC to visit her niece Mrs Morrill and family. Beryl Farmer Homer Franklin and Miss Lena Fisher who won the Star inauguration trip leave Sunday for Indianapolis then Washington, with transport and hotel expenses paid by the Star.
A catalogue announces offerings for commercial and home orchards including ornamental trees and plants. Includes estimates and guidance for selection, planting, and upkeep to help buyers plan their orchard projects.
The Ohio Valley Fair Circuit for Southern Indiana counties was organized at The Tavern in New Albany. E W Pickhardt was elected president and G V Cain secretary. Members included O G Ward Frank Watson George Strack and the Salem association did not attend. Action on dues was deferred until next year as many fairs have set their payment dates. Plans include county fair cooperation and a uniform premium list for racing events.
Supt McManus and Train Master Bath of the Monon visited Tuesday in private car No 30 for a tour of inspection. The Monon officials were in town to review operations and safety measures aboard the service train.
A state board of health letter notes Monroe County has incurred 600 to 700 dollars for the present mad dog scare. Funds cover Pasteur treatment for residents and related expenses at Indianapolis during the ongoing program.
A partial transit fare sheet lists fares for one way and round trip during day and night periods. It names Cc. K. Brock as general manager and provides various monetary amounts in cents and dollars for travel options.
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