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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1913

Page

5

Window Sash Injures Woman in Stinesville Suit Filed

Ida Withman sues Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway for 10000 damages after a window sash in the waiting room of the Stinesville station fell on her left arm while she held a ticket for passage. Frank Owen sues Southern Indiana Power for 25000, alleging dam raised water levels submerged 250 acres of bottom land along White River and Leatherwood Creek hindering farming and access with a gravel road to the house repeatedly submerged.

Ida Withman Borulfi & Boruoff Lawrence Clicnit Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Company Stinesville Frank Owen Boruff & Boruff Southern Indiana Power Company White River Leatherwood Creek Mitchell and Bedford

Frank Owen alleges water damages 250 acres of bottom land

Frank Owen brings a claim alleging water damage to 250 acres of bottom land. The filing cites losses and seeks relief or compensation for the land affected by flooding or seepage.

Notable Louisville Family Begins European Journey

Mr and Mrs A T Bleret of Louisville depart for a four month voyage through the Mediterranean. They will visit Genoa France and England, journey with a chauffeur and maid, and stay in a grand mansion with eight servants. The article notes their wealth and social prominence in Louisville society.

A. T. Dlert Reis Mediterranean Genoa Italy France England Wil Sirs Louisville Ier Washington Toc Nong Secial Ss. Wei API Teo

Pulpit Shuffles At Salem as Two Pastors Resign

In the past two months two gospel ministers have resigned from Salem pastorates and will seek new fields. Wilson plans to move near Indianapolis and Morris will depart for Vincennes on April first. The Salem Democrat notes the trend and remarks on church harmony and the pulpit pen and grave stone triad.

Salem Wilson Indianapolis Morris Vincennes Salem Democrat

Local Physicians In Rear End Wreck At 15th And K

Dr. Joseph Heiger driving a touring car rear ended Dr. J R Pearson's roadster at Ath street and K street Wednesday. Damage to the rear wheel was minor and neither driver was injured.

Joseph Heiger J. R. Pearson Ath and K .Streets

Auto of Undertaker Harrell Runs Away and Hits Tree

This morning at seven an auto owned by Undertaker Samuel Harrell rolled away from his store on the square. The vibration loosened the brake and it careened down Sixth street hill striking a tree near the Drs. Rogers residence. The car sustained damage and was sent to a repair shop. a different nearby house was narrowly avoided.

Samuel Harrell Dr. Smith Drs. Rogers Sixth Washington Streets R. C. Rogers Blooming On World

Local Notes on Health and Visits in Edwardsport and Lebanon

Harry Blackwell, once stricken with typhoid, shows marked improvement after illness. I. H. Crim visits cousin Joshua Crim in Edwardsport and returns home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Benzel spend Sunday with Mrs. Benzel’s parents in Lebanon. Rev. J Severinghaus, who conducts services at the German M E church, returns to New Albany Monday.

I. H. Crim Joshua Crim Edwardsport Clarence Benzel Lebanon Ind Mrs. Benzel J. Severinghaus New Albany

Suit Filed Against Southern Indiana Power Company

Washington C. Cook filed a lawsuit in Lawrence Circuit Court seeking 15000 damages from Southern Indiana Power Company. He claims ownership of a bottom land lot along White River damaged by the dam at Williams and river channel narrowing, with water raised about 20 feet and over 200 acres rendered unfit for cultivation.

Washington C

New Books in Bedford Public Library

Bedford Public Library shelves filled Tuesday evening with new fiction and juvenile titles. Notable entries include Buckrose, Harben, MacGrath, Rives, and the Aircraft Boys series, reflecting a diverse selection for all ages.

Bedford Public Library

Oscar Ratts Jeered by Democrats in State Senate

In the Legislative Sidelights of the Saturday Spectator Terre Haute notes Senator Oscar Ratts of Lawrence Martin and Orange counties as among the five Republican lawmakers who spar with the Democratic majority yet guide favored bills to passage. Also mentions Frank Medaris moving a taxi cabine venture to Bedford and Hugh Whiting attending John Livingstone’s funeral in Chicago, with Mrs. Williams returning from visit.

Terre Haute Oscar Ratts Lawrence Martin Orange Senator Ratts Hugh Whiting Chicago John Livingstone

Evangelist Orton Plans Move to City Center

Rev. J. T. Orton of Petersburg in the evangelistic Presbyterian work will relocate to the city. He will use a central location here while Emery apartments on West 15th street, now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Allen, become available as they plan to move to California in spring.

J.T. Freeland Presbyterian Church Emery West 15Th Street A. C. Allen California

70 year old Hellenburg found dead in bed near Guthrie

The coroner ruled heart trouble from rheumatism caused the death of Miss Hellenburg aged 70, sister of David Hellenburg, found in her bed near Guthrie. Funeral services were held at Kinser cemetery near the Hellenburg home.

Hellenburg David Hellenburg Guthrie Lawrence County Kinser Bloomington

Graftons Move Back to Sellersburg Home

Mr and Mrs A J Grafton relocate from North M street to their former residence in Sellersburg Indiana official notice records indicate a residential move within the state with no further details provided.

A. J. Grafton North M Street Sellersburg Ind

Senate approves broad pension and Indian aid packages

The Senate passed the general pension appropriation bill totaling 180 000 600 and the Indian appropriation bill about 14 000 600. Senator Warren reported the sundry civil appropriation bill at 123 000 000. Bourne reported the post office appropriation bill at 280 662 781. The Crawford bill to curb interlocutory injunctions by federal courts was passed. The House debated the naval appropriation bill with many amendments. none altered core provisions. A labor committee report favored Representative Peters' eight hour day for District of Columbia women workers.

Warren Bourne Senate House Labor Committee Peters District of Columbia

Twenty-third Crack Regiment Ordered to Texas

The Twenty-third Regiment, already noted for its fall city march, has been ordered to Texas and may see active service if Mexican trouble escalates. General Glenn, a senior officer, is assigned to command a brigade on the border.

Texas Gen. Glenn

Miss Matthieu Is Out Of Danger

Miss Georgia Matthieu, long seriously ill at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs James Harris on H street, is now reported out of danger after several weeks of illness.

Georgia Matthieu James Harris H Street

Henry Romine Awaiting Sentence After Murder Conviction

Columbus Ind Feb 24 Henry Romine who a week ago was convicted of murdering Charles McQuaid and given life in prison remains in the County Jail without a sentence. His attorneys have not filed a motion for a new trial nor decided to do so. He is believed held while he shapes his business for commitment.

Columbus Ind Henry Romine Charles McQuaid

Bedford Visitors Return After Local Visits

Mrs F B Humston and daughter of Bedford spent Sunday with Mr Humston city passenger agent for the Monon in Bloomington. Mr and Mrs Bernard Lundy returned to Bedford after visiting with Mr and Mrs James Morris on South Rogers street Bloomington.

F. B. Humston Bedford Humston The Monon Bloomington Bernard Lundy James Morris South Rogers Street Telephone

Indiana Senate approves health test for marriage vows

The Indiana Senate passes a bill requiring both parties to present a health certificate from a physician before marriage. Certificates must be filed at least ten days prior. The act targets marriage brokers and bans outsiders from wedlock without medical exam. Governor vetoes two bills and signals support for a public utilities measure.

Mexico’s Cycle of Anarchy and The Call for Stable Government

N Y Tribune argues Mexico’s repeated revolts show a fundamental lack of republican principle. It blames leaders who recall ballots over constitutional rule, warns against endless charismatic rule, and questions whether a benevolent despot could restore order or if Mexico must finally learn government through governance.

Huerta Felix Diaz Zapata Orozco Dee Comonfort Miramon Mexico Benito Juarez Porfirio Diaz Ding Tong Madero N. Y. Tribune

Mitchell man visits niece and travels to Springville

Joe Duncan of Mitchell visited his niece Mrs. Glenn Murphy on East 14th Street. The pair then traveled to Springville this morning to visit relatives.

Joe Duncan Mitchell Glenn Murphy East 14Th Street Mr. Duncan

Mrs Payne undergoes surgical operation at City Hospital

Mrs Charles Payne of North Street underwent a surgical operation at City Hospital this morning performed by Dr J R Pearson assisted by Dr Norman. Chas Smith, long employed at Washington Ind, has returned home.

Charles Payne North Street City Hospital J. R. Pearson Norman Chas. Smith Washington, Ind

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Ida Withman Ages Ofc Ll&l Files Against Power CO Rem Europe 15Th and K Streets Harry Blackwell Cook Today Southern Indiana Power Company Harben Paul Runde MacGrath McCutcheon Stland Valiants Virginia Cry Wilderness Rives Waller Port Tomlinson Peak Pike’s Frank Medaris Hensonburg Ford Kline Mr. Medaris William Mitchell John D. Williams Orton J. T. Orton Petersburg Congressional Ft. Harrison Miss Matthieu S Senator Neal Indiana Ralston Curtis Shively Fleming Stotsenberg Public Utilities Commission van Nuys Mill Yard Jordan Lumber CO
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