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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1913

Page

2

Doctor Dierking Killed By Monon Train In New Albany

Dr Albert W Dierking of Oolitic Ind killed by a Monon train at the North Y in New Albany Saturday night The body found two hours later by a passing man was nearly severed at the torso The physician had been visiting relatives in the city and was returning to his sister Mrs Joseph Ewing of New Albany for the two morituts burial is set for Monday at Fairview cemetery in New Albany The Louisville Courier Journal notes the funeral at 2 30 PM at Mrs Ewing s home and mentions Red Men and Knights of Pythias groups attending The coroner Mr Briscoe will return a verdict of accidental death

A.W. Dierking Oolitie New Albany Gould Severs Joseph Ewing Dierking Woodnten Red Alen William Yeskey Louis Herbillion Arthur Smallwood Ira Carmichael Berne Mitchell Clark Elis Broglan August ‘Benzel Hatreets Mra Benzel Joseph Bwidg iCutberto Avenue Fairview Louisville Courier-Journal Albert W. Dierking Odlitic Ind North Y Bedford Theodore Ritdins German Methodist Episcopal Church New “Albany North Kentucky” & Indiana Bridge Cop Briscoe

Knights and Ladies Honor Social Install Officers

A social event at the Real Men's Hall celebrated the installation of new officers for the Knights and Ladies of Honor. Officers named include Grand Secretary Wad, Past Protector Mrs. Emaija Clampp, Protector Bert Ships, Vic Protector Ray Allen, Chaplain Mrs. HS Aviliiane, Correspondence Bee’y Maud Figanetal, Treasurer L. B., Guardian Russell Tyree, and Sentinel Henry Payne.

Rea Yening Interaeeile Rgen Lend Rgen Lend At of ‘the New: Officers” ‘For the . ‘Épautag Protector Emaija Clampitt Bert Ships Vic Ray Allen Mes HS “Aviliiane Maud Fm

Local Birth Notice in Toledo City Area

A birth is announced for a daughter born Monday to Mr and Mrs Court Pigg of XK street in Toledo area. The notice lists related names including Mrs Jesse Ray and Mike O Brien with uncertain city references and partial address details.

Mike O’ Brien Sanmmabsnaae Hio Court Pigg

Grand Jury Drawn For Lawrence Circuit Court

Names drawn for both Grand and Petit juries at the Lawrence Circuit Court test term begin Monday January 20. The list includes Homer Ragedale Pleasant Run Sohn Stickles Flinn Township George Smith Marion Hiram Riggs Marion Volney Houston Shenswick Marshall Guthrie Guthrie Samuel Stipp Shawawick James M McFadden Marshall Fred Schmidt Shawawick John Taylor Bono Rollie Holmes Perry Charles McIntire Bono James Connel Shawswick BE J Keithie Pleasant Rin Fred P Scherachel Indian Creek Wm Smedley Spice Valley James Conley Spice Valley Albert Morris Marion Fred McGinnis Shawswick London Fish Shawswick Fred Hartman Shawswick.

sLawrence Homer Ragedale Pleasant Run Sohn Stickles Flinn Township George “Smith Marion Hiram Riggs Volney Houston Shenswick Marshall Guthrie Guthrie Samuel Stipp Shawawick James M. McFadden Marshall Fred Schmidt John Taylor Bono Rollie Holmes—Perry Charles McIntire James’ ‘Connel Shawswick BE. J Keithiey Pleasant Rin Fred.p. Scherachel iIndian Creek Wm.Smedley Spice Valley James Conley Albert Morris Fred McGinnis London Fish Fred Hartman Shawsvwick

Young Stone Worker Fends Off Pocketbook Theft Attempt

A young stone worker returning to his boarding place near Thirteenth Street was confronted by two men near M Street. One husky man in a red sweater peered at him then returned to join a second man. He fled to the home of a friend where police guarded him as he headed home.

Thirteenth

Short's Alivery Purchases at East Sixteenth Street

A fragmented notice describes a liveryman purchase on East Sixteenth Street involving Ingalls Owen and Corin Fitch. The text mentions a “short table” and a buyer named Owen, with references to livery services and a local shop.

Fitch Dteinghill A. Owen Ata Ur

Convention At Toronto Sends Delegates Abroad

The Stone party met in Toronto for a convention held Tuesday through Thursday. Joseph G Phipps of this city traveled to Chicago Sunday to join the delegation. Mr Josge Ray and wife, now in New York, will attend. Mr and Mrs C Link left Sunday for Toronto to attend and plan to be away a week or ten days visiting Detroit Michigan and Chicago before returning home.

the Stone Thiekat New York Link Toronto Detroit Michigan Chicago

Last Testament Of Christopher Schmidt Filed For Probate

The will dated November 18 1912 was filed at the County Clerk's office Saturday. It directs debts to be paid first and then leaves the remaining real and personal property to widow Mary for life with she may sell personal property. Children inherit by law. Widow appointed executrix.

Christopher Schmidt McHenry Owen Thomas C. ‘Underwood Lehmidt Mary

Very Profitable Temperance Meeting At Mrs Newland Home

A large gathering of the Womans Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs J W Newland 16th Street for an afternoon program aimed at mothers. Papers and talks highlighted sympathy love and tenderness at home and a closing event featured antiquities of child amusements and church concerns. Mrs Hogan shared an impressive story on equal standards of purity for boys and girls followed by refreshments and social talk.

Womah Andon Newland 16Th Street C. B.S Allén Aren’ Jiable Mra J.G. Hogan

Local party claims insurance premium confusion

An unclear report notes a dispute over a premium payment and insurance handling involving a Mrs Schablatibe and others, with reference to a case and noted delays.

Mitchell Officer Shot at Christmas Celebration Improves

Wes Walker, the Mitchell police officer shot while attempting to arrest Guy Goens during a Christmas celebration, is recovering well. Doctors located another bullet in his leg on Saturday but report the wound is not causing significant trouble and the danger point is believed past.

Wes Walker Mitchell Guy Goens

Orchestra to Aid United Choirs Opens Wagner Season

The United Choirs led by Rudolf Heyne will open at the Opera House on January 20 performing Wagner selections with the orchestra providing accompaniments for the chorus. 1913 Wagner centenary boosts interest as the Bedford chorus grows in numbers and aims to uplift culture in the city with community support sought. Last rehearsal Monday at 7 20 PM Methodist Annex.

United Choirs Rudolf Heyne Opera House Richard Wagner Heyne Alf Wagner Bedford Methodist Annex

Police raid three times on West Sixteenth street soda shop

Police Chief Woodruff and officers conducted three raids on the West Sixteenth Street soft drink place owned by Charles Batterton. They seized liquor paraphernalia, a keg of amber liquid, five near beer bottles, and poker and crap tables, with analysis pending.

West Sixteen Th Street Charles Batterton Bloomington Woodruff Clark, Maroney McBride Cline Clark Police Staton

Burial of Christopher Schmidt at Green Hill

The body of Christopher Schmidt who died a week ago was buried Monday afternoon at Green Hill. The body was placed in the vault at Green Hill until weather permitted the interment.

Christopher Schmidt Green Hill

Mrs Lucien Owens in North M Street Critical Condition

Mrs Lucien Owens, stricken with paralysis last Friday, remains in critical condition. Her son Walter Owens, summoned from Indianapolis, arrived to arrange returns and stay at her bedside until the condition changes.

Lucien. Owens North M. Street Walter Owens Indianapolis

Severe fall at Cannedy home injures Mrs Ned Mitchell

Mrs Ned Mitchell suffered a serious accident at the Elmer Cannedy residence on North H street Sunday around noon. Her heel caught on stairs causing a fall that cut her head and bruised her back and shoulders. She was taken to her West 17th street home for confinement.

Ned Mitchell Elmer Cannedy North H Street West 17Th Street

Four Boys Drown After Ice Breaks in Glendora Mine Pond

Sullivan Indiana January 14 four boys aged seven to nine living in Glendora mining town skated on an ice filled pond. The ice broke and all four disappeared with three bodies recovered quickly and the fourth found six hours later. Coroner Claude Padgett ruled accidental drowning. Funerals set for Wednesday.

Sullivan Ind Glendora Logan McGinnis Herman Harlowe James Harlowe Luther Warner Willie Bickling Bert McGinnis Claude “Padgett

Infant Son Dies at Two Weeks in North O Street Home

Millard Neva, two weeks old, died Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock at the home of Mr and Mrs Francisco Vaught on North O street. Funeral services were held at the home Monday at 2 o'clock and burial followed at Green Hill.

Millard Neva Francisco Vaught North O ° Street Green Hill

Progressives clash over leadership and strategy in split party

The Muncie Press laments discord within the Progressive movement as Pinchot Perkins Beveridge and Colonel debate leadership roles and alliances. It notes New Hampshire Progressive Democrats deal and Indiana town ticket plans, warning of broader party fragility.

Progressive” Party Pinchot Perkins Brother Munsey New Hampshire Indiana Edwin M. Lee William Dudley Foulké Richmond Congress Muncie Press

Local Notes Include Moves and Recoveries

Thomas Dixon has gone to Indianapolis for employment. Mr and Mrs Marion Taylor are settled in a new home on 19th Street. Norris Norton returns from Chicago after a business trip. Frances Ramsey recovers from a fractured limb suffered last Sunday. Dr John R Pearson resumes practice after a brief illness.

Thomas Dixon Indianapolis Mrs. Marion Taylor Wvoris Norton Chicago Frances Ramsey

Police Court records reveal a $5 fine for intoxication

Thomas Gorman was arrested Saturday by Policeman Clark for intoxication and fined five dollars in police court Monday morning. Mrs Roscoe Ellison of the country and Mrs Shaffer of Indianapolis visited the Skerd family on East 17th street. A newborn son was born Saturday night to Mr and Mrs Oscar Agnes Weit of the city.

Thomas Gorman Clark Coats Roscoe Ellison Shaffer Indianapolis William Skerd East 17Th Street Oscar Agnes Weit

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hor Rible Death Figanetal Bee'y Die Treaser L. B . Guardian Russel Tyree Guldé—Mils Luta Cole Sentinel Hears Vinnely Henry’ Payne Sage Toledo Ohio Jesse Ray, of New Yorkity N The Lawrence Circuit Court Grand’ Jury Petit Dury Young ‘Stone Pocketbook Will Owen Ocal Liveryman Ingalls Owen Stone Men Christopher Schmidt J. W Newland, 16Th Street Frank Aan, ‘Henry Wiliams, Trustees Quigkiy Nh TiHursday Schablatibe Dive Bila Tebey Ithe Nautante Offi Cer Mitchell Physicians Orchestra I. Ens Mr. and Mrs. Cannedy Mous Harmony John R. Pearson
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