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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
3
Funeral services were held Friday for Lui Tomel who died Wednesday at City Hospital. The observance took place in the city, with interment following at a local cemetery and local mourners in attendance.
In a Friday decision Judge Swails ruled Southern Indians Power Co may condemn submerged land. Edmond J Miller contested the move saying the company lacked authority. Appraisers will set the land value in the usual process.
Open market quotes for wheat and dairy in Chicago and livestock in Omaha show steady to active trading. Prices include Minne patent wheat near 4.80 to 5.10, cattle bids around 7.25 to 8.20 for various grades, hogs around 8.0 to 9.0, and sheep yearlings up to 7.75 with pigs near 9.00. Regional figures also list Wisconsin and Minnesota bids and cattle classifications with assorted weight ranges.
Mrs Er B Thornton hosts an artist recital at her North Bt Street home with Mrs J J Whitney and Mrs Cecelia Ippinghausen Bailey performing under Matinee Musicate auspices at the Stone City Opera House.
An editorial argues judges owe the public integrity, not immunity, stressing that misconduct or abuse of power invites condemnation from press and people. It condemns attempts to silence critics and asserts true dignity comes from conduct, not position.
Mrs. Louisa Unkel aged 81 died at her home Friday morning after long heart trouble and a grip attack. Private funeral Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev J W Findley. Burial at Green Hill. Born in Bremen Germany she came to Bedford 55 years ago. Survived by two daughters Bertha Unkel and Catherine Stoessel.
County assessors prepare to begin property assessments on March 1. Each assessor has 75 days to complete listings in their township. Citizens must truthfully list property and answer questions or face fines. Assessors report March 1 for supplies and finish by May 15, then report again with results. A district meeting with multiple counties and the State tax board is set for February 27.
Bedford Light Seat and Power Company removed several poles from corners of the public square Thursday. The cluster lighting system is complete in this area, making the wooden poles obsolete, though a few remain where the standard lighting system is still incomplete.
In Indianapolis the lieutenant governor halted a senate prayer by Rev. J. R. Henry after Henry urged dissolving the partnership between the state and criminals. The speaker warned the clergyman to stop a political speech, and Henry left the chamber as the journal reading began.
After a heated exchange in the state capitol, O'Neill called a minister's prayer an insult to the senate and said it overstepped by urging a dissolution of the partnership between the state and criminals. Henry also criticized the prayers in both the house and senate citing references to liquor and bribe money.
A Bloomington Monon passenger train No. 3 derailed near Rogers Street due to a bad crossing on a sharp curve. The engineer stopped the speeding engine before the 7th street switch, preventing a possible wreck and loss of life. Conductor Strain led the crew on engine No. 442 with engineer Seiser at the throttle. Bloomington Telephone.
Grover Inman through his attorney S. B. Lowe filed suit in Lawrence circuit court against Indiana Quarries Company seeking 5000 for injuries claimed from a smokestack fall not securely fastened to a channeling machine. The filing alleges negligence led to the incident.
George B. Peterson, former Bloomington boy and Monon agent at Hammond, will transfer to Bedford as Monon agent on March 3 to replace Cr. H. Adamson. Peterson has held roles in ticket and freight offices and served at Lafayette Indianapolis and Hammond. Adamson moves to Hammond-Bloomington division.
Mrs H S Boyd has returned from Bedford where she has been visiting with relatives. Mr and Mrs Sanford Standish of Bedford spent Sunday very pleasantly in Salem with S D Brown and wife.
The one and a half year old son of William Hendrickson of Oolitic tumbled from his home steps and was badly bruised about the head. He was thought to have concussion but Dr Short found pneumonia in addition to the injuries. The final effect of the fall remains uncertain.
Frank Maxwell was fined $2 and costs in police court Friday. Jesse Black was fined $1 and costs in police court Thursday afternoon for assault and battery.
W N Taylor acted as a business visitor in Bedford on Friday with Salem Lead reporting the event.
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