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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
7
Mrs. Lucinda McFadden about 70 was struck on the neck and shoulder as she gathered kindling at her daughter Mrs. Ziba Lewis's Cobb farm home between Oolitic and Spion Kop roads. The assailant fled, a robbery motive suspected. bloodhounds summoned, sheriff notified.
The John Wallace Chapter D A R celebrated Washington’s birthday with a one o clock luncheon at Mrs. Julia Wallheiser’s home on West 14th Street. Elegant red and white decorations featured carnation arrangements and flags. A Mexican drawnwork cloth graced the table, and a buffet menu included pickles, chicken croquettes, oysters, Perfection salad, hot rolls, sherbet, and chocolate cake. An Italian band in the hall played national airs, followed by a light afternoon entertainment of The Muff musical comedy performed by local girls and boys under Miss Aberrheim. Out of town guests included Mrs. Charles Swain Thomas of Indianapolis and Miss Mattie Carleton of Crawfordsville.
Spectators at Lincoln Avenue and the Southeastern Line crossing watched a fire truck and an approaching passenger train in a risky near collision. The crew halted the wagon in time despite slippery streets and a skidding brake.
A speeding driver along Lincoln Avenue Sunday struck a boy with the car fender scattering spectators. The boy was carried several feet before falling clear of the vehicle. The driver stopped and found the lad not seriously hurt as he and others warned him to move away from the curb.
A two room frame cottage owned and occupied by James McLaughlin at 6th and U streets burned Sunday night at 9:30. Fire originated from a defective flue. Firemen arrived at 9:45 to a sheet of flame. unable to reach with hose, the structure was largely destroyed but some contents were saved.
Fernando Deford and Miss Elsie Jackson wed Monday in Mayor Fields office. Deford from Oolitic and Jackson from the city will reside in Oolitic.
Dumont Kennedy, a local attorney and longtime observer of wildlife, notes a recurring squirrel illness that causes hair loss and weakness. He compares it to mange and recalls seasonal outbreaks since childhood, with affected animals sometimes collapsing from tree limbs.
The J O O F lodge in this city reports growth after liquidating its building debt. A class of twenty two will be initiated tonight, following a recent eight-member class and plans for a banquet.
Mrs William Mitchell of West Eighteenth street suffered a stroke of paralysis Saturday evening. She was in a serious condition Sunday and today with the entire left side paralyzed. The attack came without warning while she read a newspaper.
Sunday night after a northwest city fire many telephone patrons could not reach the exchange. The paper notes that during fires hundreds of calls come in and only two operators remain after busy hours, sparking public criticism and hopes for more operators. The report also lists local social notices and visits of residents in brief, non-technical detail.
A. G. Hamer and family with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hamer attended the year gathering of the Hamer clan at their mother Priscilla Hamer’s River Vale residence. The highlight was a sumptuous dinner. Charles Carter moved his family from the Jordan property on West 18th to the Raeburn property on Weston Ave. The Jordans have moved into their former home. Mrs. Will Prow of West Basilen visited sister Mrs. Robert Harris on South Street and returned home.
Chicago merchant John Livingstone and Brother Mrs Whiting are named in a notice of death. The brief item states Livingstone died Sunday morning and lists affiliations with local business circles.
John Livingstone former Chicago merchant dies at his home in Chicago at four in the morning. He had planned a California sojourn but died in his city. He leaves a widow and two sons Louis Davenport Iowa and David Cedar Rapids Iowa. Funeral services held Tuesday at 1 30 pm.
A new clerk, George M. Rariden of Washington Avenue, will join the local post office starting March 1 to satisfy the eight hour day law. The Postmaster received the order this morning, increasing the current staff to comply with the new rule.
Wesley Gilson of Calgary Canada formerly resided here for years and died after long illness. Survived by wife and five children. Also mentions Mrs Sue Parks thanking friends for cards during illness and Captain Schnarr of the Salvation Army called to Orfordville Sunday evening.
Over 500 attend Saturday night triple celebration honoring Washington Lincoln and McKinley. Living pictures with soldiers and family scenes, musical numbers, readings, and a final benediction highlighted the program, praised for its stage decor, performances, and emotional appeal.
Miss Bertha Montgomery spent Sunday with her sister Mrs Richard Williams at Williams. Mrs Henrietta Haase fell at home and bruised her foot but is able to be out.
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