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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1913

Page

4

Curtis Motion Seeks Five Day Limit On Committee Bills

Indiana Senate clash looms as Senator Curtis proposes a five day limit for committee consideration of bills. The plan mirrors Governor Marshall’s recommendation and aims to curb bill smothering in committee rooms. Some senators oppose, saying five days may be insufficient for complex measures.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Senate Curtis Mt. Vernon Marshall Kistler Stotsenberg Akin O’neill House Patten Lawrence County Stotensberg Tom Marshall Supreme Court Neegan Public Utilities Commission Railroad Commission Brannaman Brownstown Lyendecker Adam Kansas Spencer

Prize Winners List Of Ribbons At Lawrence County Poultry Show

A complete list of ribbons and prizes awarded by the Lawrence County Poultry Association at its county show. Winners include Barred Plymouth Rocks, White Plymouth Rocks, Buff Plymouth Rocks, Partridge Plymouth Rocks, Wyandottes, Rhode Island Reds, Leghorns, Minorcas, and Turkeys with multiple exhibitors from Bedford and surrounding Indiana towns receiving first through fourth placements and numerous cash and merchandise awards.

The Lawrence County Poultry Association Chastain Bros Holmes Robinson T. S. Zoltiman R. B. Woody D. Law Weimer Stipp & Cornwell W. J. Alexander R. C. R. I. Reds Wim. Welch Bedford Light Heat & Power Co R. B. Woody & Son Sterling Drug Store Sid Brooks W. A. Wilson Tom Barr Holmes Robinson, Cortland Co. A. Kessler Daily Democrat Holmes Democut Cortland Ind H.c.whiting Rhode Island Sq. Dillman Steve McMurphy Chas. R. Carter Jas. S. Carress Elnora Frank Speer Jas. W. Wilson Washington T. J. Hehenesberger Mitchell Citizens Trust Co Best Langshan Cockerel J. W. Whitted R. C. Cosner Dry Goods Tom Bair I. F. Richardson Theo. Heiger C. D. Hodges Poultryman Sherman Funk Heiger Hardware Store John G. Hogan Bedford R. la. Richardson W. Beard J. W. Wilson Railsback & Son Diamond Store Montgomery

Two Hundred Pound Porker Driven From Mack Selby Farm

A two hundred pound hog was driven from Mack Selby’s farm near Bartlettsville Thursday night with no clues to the thief. Selby sold the rest of his hogs in the city today. A gelding named Honest Abe, thirty nine years old, found dead in the barn. He had worked steadily for Brown county farmers and was sold for 360 dollars at age twenty two. a huge stone will mark his grave.

Mack Selby Mr. Selby Abraham Lincoln Brown County Abe James Kellup

Connell and Kane Wed in Lawrenceport Office Ceremony

Clyde Connell and Myrtle Kane of Lawrenceport were married Saturday at 4 o clock by Mayor Albert Fields in the county clerk’s office. The couple will reside in Lawrenceport.

Clyde Connell Myrtle M. Kane Lawrenceport Albert Fields Stalker Connell

Mrs Walter McDaniel Guests Return to Indianapolis Visit

Mrs Walter McDaniel, a guest of Mr and Mrs C Gaussin in Indianapolis, has returned home. Mr and Mrs Tate Keith of Dallas Texas are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Falk before visiting Keith's relatives in Kentucky and Maryland. Mrs Keith plans to arrive Saturday at the Falk home.

Walter McDaniel Tate Keith Dallas Texas Wm. Falk Keith Mr. Keith Summer Set Union Bridge Maryland James Davern Louisville Wn. Falk

Mrs Lucian Owens Stricken in Critical Condition

Mrs. Lucian Owens, mother of ex county auditor Owens, suffered another stroke Friday morning after a year of illness. Walter Owens, the ex county auditor, was summoned from Indianapolis to be at her bedside.

Lucian Owens Lucian Owens Walter Owens Indianapolis

Banquet Follows Second Degree Work At Local K of P Hall

The local Kiwanis? K of P lodge held a well attended Friday night meeting with a second degree drill. A banquet followed the social event and drew representatives from county lodges and many local members.

K. of P

Local duo returns from relatives visit

Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor have returned home after visiting relatives in Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. G. Tipton have returned from Bedford where they were guests of H. T. Hollis. Blooming ton Telephone.

James Taylor Indianapolis

Watson Sees Republican Chance From Democratic Tariff Debate

Former Congressman James E. Watson argues at the Planters' Hotel in St. Louis that a Democratic tariff plan could spark a Republican revival. He predicts elevated tensions as Democrats pursue tariff reform and notes provisional moves to unite Progressive and Republican factions in several states. Watson cautions against early calls for a national Republican conference while praising the party's enduring strength.

James E. Watson Planters St. Louis Watson Taft Chicago Mr. Watson Louisiana Texas Roosevelt

Bedford Couples Wed or Betrothed in Area Reports

Henry D. Cornelius of Bedford and Estella M. Masters of Bedford announce their union. Clyde Connell of Lawrenceport and Myrtle M. Kane of Lawrenceport announce their engagement. Miss May Pace of Norman Station, visiting, traveled to Harrodsburg to visit Rev. Elmer Norman's family. Mrs Clyde Reed on West 11th Street is seriously ill.

Henry D. Cornelius Bedford Estella M. Masters Clyde Connell Lawrenceport Myrtle M. Kane May Pace Norman Station Harrodsburg Elmer Norman Clyde Reed West 11Th Street

Controversy Over Teacher Ended At Clear Creek School

The Clear Creek school dispute may be resolved this week with a new teacher. Dolph Rawlins, the former instructor, plans to relocate within the county after being cleared of blame by Monroe County Superintendent Jones. He says the change is necessary given bitter community feeling and low attendance.

Clear Creek Dolph Rawlins Bloomington Rawlins Jones Monroe County

Monon Railway Club Holds Largest Lafayette Banquet

Leading Monon railroad officials gathered in Lafayette for the first annual Monon Railway Transportation Club banquet. Fairfax Harrison was absent while Pee Westfall presided. Officials delivered short talks on power, efficiency, character, courtesy, success, enterprise, duty to country, and track protection.

Monon Railroad Monon Railway Transportation Club Lafayette Fairfax Harrison Pee Westfall Wm. C. May Byron Cassell J. H. Liebenthal John Priest Richard Burke George W. Isaacs Will R. Wood Monon R. G. Stradling Harison New York T. J. Connelly

Twinkles From Bloomington Star Revelry Notes

The Bloomington Star hints at lodge events with refreshments to draw members. Editor Oscar Cravens gains local fame for postal savings, parcels post debut, and an appendectomy. Rumors touch on William Jennings Bryan and a Teddy quote about an Idaho judge as a mendacious law and undesirable citizen.

Oscar Cravens Postal Savings Bank Bloomington Teddy Idaho

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mittee Rooms Tingle Friend J. W. Mintlin Indiana Legion McKennan Indiana Franklin National Purdue University State Agricultural Experiment Farm State Normal School Terre Haute State School For the Deaf Central Hospital For the Insane State Reformatory Jeffersonville Lawrence County Poultry Plymouth Rocks H.C. Whiting Albert E. Crooke Odon Morton Cole H. A. Denbe Orleans S. T. Zollman White Plymouth Rocks Homer Lewis Stonington John Scott T. J. Eckenesberger Cokl Pinhook Buff Plymouth Rocks Jas. A. Wilson Washington, Ind Partridge C. Morgan Campbellsburg T. J. Yeitger J. W. Holmes Medora J. D. Richardson Oliver Stout Steve Baum Silver Wyandottes J. Price Matlock Seymour, Ind S.C. Rhode Island Reds W. H. Swinda Wayne Harriman J. 1 Dillman R. C. Rhode Island Reds Wm. Welch G. K. Wallner W.H. Medaris Jas W. Whitted S. ¢. Brown Leghorns W.N. Owens R. C. Brown Leghorns Stonington, Ind Pen Geo. M. LaMeir C. White Leghorns J. E. Hargitt I. J. Beavers J. O Marche T. R. Bair W. I. Alexander Bedford,d J. C. Hogan Albert KE. Jackson Columbus W. S. Burris Brazil Jacobs W. HH. Medaris S. C Chas. Medaris Houdans Denny Worthington Robert Martin Bedford, Ind Claude Ferguson Wayne Harrimen Lakenvelders S.C Steve Raum Ist Pullet Drake Luther Medaris Citizens National Rank Cup W. H. Swinda, Elnora Stone City Bank Lawrence County Poultry Asso. Cup H. C. Whiting Lawrence County P. Asso W. m. Swinda Anderson B. J. Humbert & Co Cincinnati W. HH. Swinda Bedford Drug Co Crystal Theater the Lemon Milling Co White Rocks Lawrence Co. Asso Rock Cockerel H Cc. Whiting H. Cc. Whiting Diamond Grocery Wyandottes J. H. Petherbridge, Philadelphia, Penn., Ib.ean Vermifuge Wyandotte Cockerel Crescent Grocery Selby Near Bartlettsville Pf EpKee Lili Judge Jim Watson Democra Republican Prestige Wilson South Congress Organize Republican Union Republican Union Charles E. Jewett Munsey Twinkles Bloomington Star Order of Tigers William Jennings Bryan
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