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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
3
A sweeping Friday order from Mayor and Prosecuting Attorney John H Underwood shuts down all slot machines citywide. It targets devices paying metal checks or gum and bans minors from pool rooms. Marshal John Woodruff enforces immediately.
A bridal ceremony at 8 o'clock in Ellettsville united Harry B. Simmons of Bloomington with Hazel Harris of Ellettsville. Dr W J Jones officiated in a room where the groom’s bride’s mother was married. Guests enjoyed ice cream cakes coffee and mints as the couple began housekeeping in Bloomington near College Avenue and Sth Street.
Mitchell marshal Wes Walker was shot several days ago by Guy Goens and is in severe condition. Dr. A J McDonald from this city was called to Mitchell on Thursday and a possible operation may be required.
Thomas Scoggan was found guilty in police court Friday on the charge of intoxication and was fined $2 and costs. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Wilson and child ren, of this city, were visiting relatives in Kentland and were expected to return home Thursday afternoon. Her sister Miss Cecil Thompson of Kentland will accompany her home for several weeks.
Bert Scoggan was arrested after a raid by Chief Woodruff. He faced a police court trial and was found guilty on illegal sale and running a blind tiger. Fines were $50 and costs in each case, plus 90 days in jail. Appeals bonds were set at $200 for blind tiger and $100 for illegal sale, with cases to circuit court.
Nelson Henderson, a local colored man, pleaded guilty in Police Court to intoxication. He was fined $1 plus costs after being arrested Monday night following what officers deemed a plan to disrupt the night police. No conspiracy charges were filed as Dick Dalton altered his story.
A legal action involving Mitchell against Joe Dale is scheduled to be heard in Jackson County on January 15. Proceedings will determine the claims and potential remedies sought by the plaintiff.
A message was received notifying J. E. Boruff of a death. Details of the deceased, relationship to Boruff, and funeral arrangements are not disclosed in the fragment. The notification indicates an impending obituary or service mention.
Charles B Ferguson of Bedford formerly of this city files for divorce from Mary B Ferguson. He alleges violent temper and that she showed indifference to his work as a locomotive engineer. W E Clark represents the plaintiff. The Bloomington Enquirer notes the case amid a string of divorce filings.
William R. Jones, a young man from Sixth and T streets, was attacked near his home Monday night and is recovering with partial memory loss. He entered semi conscious, regained awareness around 2 AM, and cannot recall events. Meanwhile Harrodsburg post office clerk John F. Nance reports about 80 dollars stolen during a fire at his home, with the thief believed to know the office layout. Post Office Inspector Fletcher in Indianapolis to investigate. Nance covers the loss hoping government reimbursement.
Jesse Pace returned home Thursday evening to a crowded celebration of his thirty fourth birthday. Neighbors and friends served tea cream cake fruit candy and coffee as music and chatter filled the rooms. Guests included Harley Whitted Wilmer Lovall Fred Pace Will Radin Ish Lee and others.
Rair wonnan dominates the Elnora Poultry Show taking multiple top prizes. Winners include high quality birds judged for size vigor and breed standards, reflecting strong performance by local fanciers. Other exhibitors also earned awards across categories.
Hugh Whiting led with six birds earning eight ribbons including best barred rock pullet and best barred rock cock after winning at the Terre Haute show. Theodore Heiger showed eight Wyandottes securing four ribbons with first cockerel and second pen honors.
Lincoln Burton is praised by local readers while the Bedford Democrat faces criticism for its treatment of him. The letter questions who actually won the county treasurer election and expresses curiosity about the outcome and candidates.
Geral W. Hutton of Indianapolis marries Ira Maime Byers of Lawrence County. Ira Southern of Monroe County ties to Anna Deckard of Lawrence County in filing notices for marriage licenses.
Frank G. Day of Stanford Montana has been visiting his brother Claude Day and other relatives. He departed Thursday and will return home via the Southwest.
Henry Schaffer is reported ill at his home located on B4th Street, with neighbors noting his condition.
The legal record notes Grover Davis of Kurtz faces renewed charges over a fraudulent check. Case details indicate the court has reset proceedings, with the next action expected in coming weeks.
Eugene W. Dahl traveling freight agent for the Grand Trunk railroad and his young son were killed when struck by a train on the Cincinnati Lebanon and Northern tracks at Pleasant Ridge a suburb of Cincinnati. Dahl had frequent visits to Bedford and was well known among local railroad men.
Miss Stephenia Strout hosted a 6 o'clock dinner Thursday at her North L Street home. The simple Christmas decorations featured red and green and crimson flowers with Southern smilax. Tea was served after a delicious encoursed dinner to guests Miss Florence Dye Miss Harriett Farmer Miss Katherine Stoessel Miss Lydia Strout Mr Tom Huffines Mr George Jackson Mr George Gravés Mr Donald Stalker and Mr Harold Stipp of Mitchell.
Prosecutor John H. Underwood traveled to Brownstown to prosecute the state against Grover Cleveland Davis of Kurtz for a fraudulent check. The trial was continued until January 15.
The Mitchell Tribune reports Butler nominated Burton for a $2400 political post in Lawrence County politics. The Bedford Democrat urges that Democratic bosses offered the nomination to keep Burton controllable, but he resisted after election, leading to an outcry over manipulation and control.
Mr and Mrs Will Martin of Kansas City Missouri are guests of Judge and Mrs W H Martin at Cumberland Flats.
Mr and Mrs Sam Pickler of Salem are visiting their daughter Mrs Dennis Graham and family on South G street as guests.
Joe Hatfield suffers an attack of typhoid fever at his residence on L Street. Local health officials have been notified and are monitoring the situation for potential outbreak concerns.
Mr and Mrs Charles Dodd have moved into the Bridgie Beem cottage on M street from West 13th. Misses Emma and Rael Briscoe trained nurses of Louisville are guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Briscoe on North I street.
Tra Southern, a young man from Monroe County, and Miss Anna Deckard of Lawrence County, were united in marriage Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Elder G. W. Murphy at his store on J Street.
The Mitchell Tribune editorials praise Link Burton for resigning as County Treasurer for his own good. They argue his training and beliefs would clash with corrupt politicians.
The young friends of Miss Florence Emery enjoyed a delightful New Years dancing party at her home on West 15th street. Pleasing music was furnished while the lads and lassies tripped the light fantastic. Light refreshments were served.
Lizzie Scooley slipped on a Southeastern train at West 17th street while boarding an east bound train and suffered a broken right arm. She was aided aboard, then alighted for medical attention by Dr Morrill Simpson and taken to her daughter Mrs Charles Brown's home as she prepared to travel to Seymour for a Lynn hotel position.
Marshall Reid and his son Henry visited his brother John Reid on South Walnut Street as Mr Reid traveled home from Bedford for his mother's funeral. The Bloomington World notes Mr and Mrs John Smith Bailey moved to West 17th Street and that Bailey is ill with the grip while his daughter Fay Hamilton has come from Greencastle to visit. Mr and Mrs Meryle McClellan have returned home after Christmas with relatives in Elwood.
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