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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1915

Page

5

McGinnity Battles, Indians Win Two in Spokane Series

A dramatic Spokane doubleheader drew a record crowd as the Indians shaded the Tigers in a pair of free hitting games. McGinnity was shelled in the first game, while Wicker endured an avalanche of hits, yet he pitched through the innings for Tecoma.

Indians Tacoma Victoria Seatte Seattle Macht Ted McGinnity Bob Wicker Joe McGinnity New York Giant Tecoma Tiger Wicker Marie Robert Joe Spokane

Fall From Stairs Injures Mrs. F. S. Hunter in Home Incident

Mrs. F. S. Hunter suffered a painful fall at the Bryantsville pike home Thursday night. The injury affected the back of the head and shoulders with severe bruising, but Dr. Hunter reports there will be no permanent damage and recovery is expected.

F. S. Hunter Hunter Bryantsville Pike

Pastor J Jones Arrested After Church Altercation

Rev. J am e Jones of ru isdale near tre e is under arrest charged with assault and batteries with intent to kill a member of his congregation. He allegedly struck a critic with a lit lantern during a revival and says he acted in self defense after being struck in the face. Dor and Mrs C H Emery and family plan an extended West tour incl Yellowstone Grand Canyon and Panama Exposition return Aug 1. Quincy J Mitchell of Linton, at his father W G Mitchells bedside, reports father critically ill. Mitchell is cashier at First National Bank. Mrs Karl Gabbert on sick list.

Nashville Jame Andrew Jones Ruisdale Trere Jones Lan Dor C. H. Emery Yellowstone Park San Francisco Grand Canyon Arizona Frank Ferguson R. A. Trainor Emery Quincy J. Mitchell Linton W. G. Mitchell Mr. Mitchell First National Bank

Westward Health Migration for Consumptives Warned

Washington report cites 19 000 to 15 000 annual migrators seeking health in the West and Southwest. It warns many die within months, others rely on charity, and stresses that only well prepared patients should move, with sanatoriums closer to home preferred for most.

California Arizona Colorado New Mexico Texas

Zenor Transfers Property to Standiford in Clinton Clinton

Carl B. Zenor of Clinton Indiana transfers property to Elizabeth Standiford of Tunnelton Tad as recorded in a local legal notice detailing the deed.

Carl B. Zenor Clinton Ind Elizabeth Standiford Tunnelton

High Tide Reached at Putnam County Penal Farm

The Greencastle Banner reports the state penal farm in Warren township has surpassed 500 prisoners. Trustees weigh winter work options including rock quarrying, tile kilns, and brick making to employ inmates as cold weather approaches. Meetings will decide plans before winter lockdown.

Warren Township Greencastle Banner

Clyde Lakenbill Injured In Freight Car Accident

Clyde Lakenbill of New Albany sat on a Monon freight train crossing a trestle near Salem. His feet struck the iron work leaving both feet badly injured possibly crippling for months. Jones suffered a dislocated and broken foot and the other foot was cut and bruised. He was treated by Dr. W. P. Tebault before returning home.

Clyde Lakenbill New Albany Salem Jones Uukenbill

Mrs Richard Clampitt Undergoes Hospital Operation

Mrs Richard Clampitt of Lincoln Avenue has been ill for years with chronic trouble. She underwent an operation at City Hospital Thursday morning, performed by Dr Norman with assistance from Drs Pearson and Mattox.

Richard Clampitt Lincoln Avenue City Hospital Norman Pearson and Mattox

10000 High School Building Stone Contract in Oakland City

I C Higgins a Petersburg contractor visited Oakland City this Saturday with plans to supply stone for a 15000 dollar high school building to be erected in Oakland City in Warren County. Higgins is noted as a prominent resident and contractor.

I. C. Higgins Petersburg Wike County Oakland City

Marriage of Margaret Thompson in Illinois Town

Friends in the city learn of Margaret Thompson wed in Illinois on May 25 after leaving home for St. Marys Commencement. She is seventeen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Thompson formerly of the Southern Indiana Railway. Groom a Rose Polytechnic Institute junior. name not disclosed.

James W. Thompson Rose Polytechnic Institute

Lynx Attack on Mule Rider Stirs Nashville

James Bales rode home from his sweetheart when a lynx leaped from a oak to seize his mule. He struck and kicked the animal off after the mule suffered back injuries. The creature measured about four feet and had glowing eyes and dark brown fur.

Nashville Jud James Tales of Wickinsville Bales

Teeth Injured By Damp Box In Oolitic Incident

Will Stages of Oolitic was seriously injured Friday afternoon when a damp box struck his mouth, knocking out all his teeth and rendering him unconscious. He was taken home where he remains semiconscious.

Will Stages Oolitic

Miss Hinshaw and friends depart after visit

Miss Ruth Hinshaw of Mount Olive Beulah McClung Leon and Frances Williams of Williams returned home Friday after staying with relatives and friends here.

Ruth Hinshaw Mount ‘Olive Beulah McClung Leon Frances Williams Williams

Henderson Morris of North F Street Dies in Salem

Henderson Morris 77, a prominent retired Salem business man, died after traveling to Salem last Saturday for the death of his cousin W. Morris. The Melrose lumber partner, once a resident here, was widely known in this city for his long service in the local trade.

Henderson Morris North F Street Salem W. Morris

Insane Declared for Jerone Evans to Madision Hospital

Jerone Evans of Oeliic was declared insane by Justice Owes with Drs Short and Mattox on Friday at 9 o clock. He will be sent to the Insane Hospital at Madison as soon as arrangements can be made.

Jerone Evans Oeliic Justice Owes R. B. Short N. E. Mattox Madison

Face Burned In Jet Pump Incident In Oolitic

Milton Kennedy of Oolitic suffered a severe facial burn to the right side from steam released by a jet pump on Friday. He endures much pain and is receiving care.

Milton Kennedy

Lickskillet Items From the Bloomington Star

Local notes recount Zeb Hawkins and Love Ann Long courting by night while Daddy Long keeps a bulldog on the yard. A bugging bee at Squire Hubbersole’s next Saturday promises prizes for the largest number of bugs. The graphophone at Eph Keef’s barbershop was seized over an unpaid second instalment. Zeb Hawkins returns with a swollen lip after a bee sting. townsfolk debate the cause. Divine service attendance runs low and Rev. Perkins laments preaching to a largely undisciplined audience. Rev. J W Disney, Civil War veteran, visits Bloomfield relatives and returns home. Mrs Emma Lampman and son Char les of Ft Ritner spent Friday with friends.

Zeb Hawkins Love Ann Long Daddy Long Zeb Ann J. W. Disney Bloomfield Guss Schmidt O Streets

Bedford Merchants Offer 400 Guarantee for July Fourth Train

Bedford merchants raise 400 dollar guarantee to Monon Railway for a special July 4 excursion train. Bands from Clay City to Bloomington connect at Gosport and Spencer and others from southeast routes join here by 10 am with return by 5 pm. State Railroad Commission approval and heavy local advertising promise a large crowds and city showcase.

The Merchants Association Monon Consolidated Band Monon Railway Company Railway Commission Chiy City Wallace Junction Clay City Bowling Green Cloverdale Gosport Spencer Worthington Bloomington Southeastern Railway Co Jasonville Patricksburg Odom Salem French Lick West Baden Seymour Washington Mitchell Southeastern Terre Haute FTE Bedford

Autos Stow On Mud After Sewer Work Closes 21st Street

Automobile drivers are forced to use 21st street due to sewer improvement work, leaving O street and Mitchell pike crowded. The soft surface has many cars sinking. on Tuesday night more than a dozen encountered difficulty, with one Bailey vehicle pulled out by a team after getting mired.

21St Street O Street Mitchell Pike Bailey

Painful Knee Injury At Quarry In This City

Edward Ard a Monon brakeman sustained a painful knee injury at the P M and B quarries when a derrick sheave struck his leg. The injury is serious enough to cause concern but not life threatening.

Edward Ard Mr. Ard

Local Couples Tie the Knot in Small Town Justice

Milton C. Evans of Bedford and Mary Cross of Oolitic wed by Justice R. B. Malott. Ray EH. Deford of Oolitic and Truly Turner of Avoca also married by Justice R. B. Malott.

Milton C. Evans Bedford Mary Cross Oolitic R. B. Malott Ray EH. Deford Truly Turner Avoca

Funeral visit ties Orange County farmer to Adamson kin

Thomas L. Phillips a retired farmer from Orange County living in Orleans was in the city Sunday en route to Caxton for the funeral of Alex Adamson held Sunday at Old Union cemetery. Phillips is the father in law of Walter Adamson, son of the deceased.

Thomas L. Phillips Orange County Orleans City Caxton Alex Adamson Old Union Cemetery Mr. Phillips Walter Adamson

Mooney Divorce Filed for Cruel Treatment

Mary Mooney with attorney W J Clark files for divorce from William Mooney alleging cruel treatment since their July 7 1908 marriage and June 22 1915 separation. They have two children Kathryn six and Lowell five. custody sought. John Smith and Hb Lynn fined $2 50 with costs by Mayor Fields for intoxication.

Mary Mooney W. J. Clark William Mooney Kathryn Lowell John Smith Hb Lynn Fields

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bob Spokane Spokesman-Review Murueaglg Aodault Karl Gabbert South G Street Rong West Washington, D. C National Association For the Study and Prevention of United States Public Health Service North and South Carolina Association Iinois Missouri Ohio Kentucky Tennessee New York United States Tad Putnam County Clyde Auspital Oakland City of Stone Bedechi Cin Bloomington Star Squire Hubbersole Eph Keef Perkins Wilson Germany Emma Lampman Charles Ft. Ritner Bedford Merchants Association State Railroad Commission William Mooney Bedford Welding Shop Bedford Welding Hop 16Th St South H St Public Square WM. J. Benzel J. W. Trainor Hamer & Smith North Side K Streets Lagace
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