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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1913
Page
7
Conductor Elmer Tindall suffered a peculiar accident in Linton on Monday. Details indicate he was injured while overseeing railway operations, with local doctors reporting his condition as stable and improving.
Passenger train No. 6 jumped the track near Logan on a bad stretch of track while under slow orders. Conductor Khmer Pindall suffered a severe hand injury from a switch stand. seventeen stitches were needed but doctors feared potential blood poisoning. No other injuries occurred. a three hour delay followed as the mail car was realigned.
The Board of Equalization ended a courthouse session with a county wide assessment increase totaling 48 535. Auto owners saw a 5 560 rise across 291 vehicles. Other increases include stocks, ordinary assessments, and a large addition for Southeastern shops.
A thunderbolt hit Martin Martini's home at 22d and street Monday around 4:30 pm. Mrs Martini suffered a severe shock with numb arms, while neighbors felt varying effects. Fire crews were alerted but no fire. shingles and tinwork damaged the dwelling estimated at $25.
Adolph Gratzer and Miss Anna Long, both of this city, eloped to New Albany Sunday night and were married by Magistrate James S. Delgwin Monday. The bride is Alonzo Long’s daughter and the groom is the son of John Gratzer. The marriage came as a surprise to relatives and friends.
Chief of Police Woodruff declared strict enforcement of fireworks laws saying fireworks balloons and explosive devices will not be allowed. He warned there will be no permitted fun devices and no dangerous fireworks used during celebrations.
A half gallon glass jar of buttermilk exploded in Mrs. Roscoe White’s Bedford home on Monday. The self sealing jar’s neck tore off and the contents sprayed the kitchen and dining room. she had left the room and was not harmed.
Mrs Caroline Brown aged 86 died at her sister's home from organic heart trouble. Her remains were taken to her son William Me Fridte home for services Wednesday at 2 pm with burial later. Another son Henry Me Frtide a local policeman resides here.
Frank Schafer, bound over to circuit court on a $200 bond for alleged assault with intent to kill on Fleury Eker, escaped as he was being returned to await trial Tuesday morning.
Police court on Tuesday ordered destruction of about three barrels of beer seized in the Friday night blind tiger raid on West 16th street. The sheriff will oversee the disposal of the recovered liquor.
The Wusoni administration orders removing McKinley’s portrait from postcards and replacing it with Thomas Jefferson’s image. Engravers begin the change this week with green on cream cards for international union standards. Critics in Congress call the move in poor taste and political, given McKinley’s assassination.
Local sportsmen flocked to the Vicinity of this city Tuesday for the first day of squirrel season. Reports say squirrels are more plentiful this year than in many seasons past. Most hunters started at daybreak and returned to town by midmorning.
Mansfield and Frank Wilson, residents at the county poor farm, are admitted to the school for the feeble minded at Ft. Wayne and will be taken there Thursday.
Bloomington and Indiana dental offices report a surge in thefts of gold plate and related stock. Robberies occur mainly in the north and west while skeleton keys help break ins at midday. Police have yet to catch the culprits after a $400 Indianapolis loss.
A fine horse owned by James Meddows fell into Salt Creek west of the city on Sunday. The steep creek bank made escape impossible, and the animal drowned.
Joy Wolf received a $1 fine plus costs in police court on Tuesday for intoxication. A marriage license was issued to Cecil Waldron of Bedford and Gracie Leona Phillips of Bedford.
Donald Williams was surprised Monday evening by friends at his North Q street home for his 19th birthday. A summer games party with refreshments followed. Present were Misses Madalyn Seabold Levision Moore Ruby Haster Annie Hunsacker Anna Storer Ada Williams Me Elsworth Fossett Harry Johnston Henry Sears Louis Burton Raszod Mann Edgar Harvey and Orin Martin. Homer Holmes traveled to Springville to visit his sister Mrs Blaine Armstrong who is critically ill.
Cecil White, a ten year old boy, is placed in detention at the county farm after being surrendered by his stepfather Daly M Flinn. With the mother deceased and the father unknown, officials will seek a suitable local foster placement for him.
The Louisville Courier-Journal criticizes President Wilson for passing on the Gettysburg ceremony and laments his perceived lack of patriotic sentiment. The piece argues his focus on intellect over emotion harms national spirit and mocks his early war-era stance and upbringing.
The body of Bernice Crooke, eighteen months old, died while visiting her grandparents in Tennessee. She arrived home Monday at 6 pm. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm from Bert Parham’s North Street home and burial followed at Green Hill.
Harry Donica of the Akron Interstate team went 3 for 3 with a sacrifice and a steal. He also hit a timely single in extra innings, helping the Akron club in a recent game.
The Dr Dierking place at Oolitic sold Tuesday to Dr Collins of Avoca for 2800 dollars. Mr Bush at Oolitic bought 35 feet off the lot.
Frank Crooke and his daughter Miss Dorothy of Tennessee joined Mr and Mrs Wilbur Crooke as they arrived Monday with the remains of their little daughter Bernice who died at the home of Judge and Mrs Crooke on Sunday.
Will Wood, shot four weeks ago by his brother Ralph during a fishing trip, is recovering and joined his family for dinner on Sunday.
The Board of Children's Guardians seeks local Lawrence county families to adopt two or three children aged ten to twelve. Potential foster families in the country are urged to inquire with Probation Officer Payne or the Board for full information.
The Martinsville Reporter notes Tafts history of vetoing measures he deemed unconstitutional or unfair. It contrasts Tafts independence with Wilsons later actions and discusses a reform bill with a controversial rider. The piece also mentions criticism from temperance groups and political pressure.
The Vaudenas Tribe 488 I O R M notes the passing of brother Ira Turner. The resolution expresses deepest sympathy to his relatives and directs mourning drape of the charter for thirty days. Copies go to county papers family and tribe records. Larue Meadows Curt Hawkins Oscar Covey Com.
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