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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1915
Page
5
Walter M. Williams, administrator of John W. Williams, killed by a Monon passenger train at a crossing near Clear Creek on March 22, 1815, files suit in Lawrence Circuit Court for $10000. R L Mellen is the plaintiff's attorney.
Ex Sheriff James Browning traveled to Guthrie on behalf of his brother in law Walter Brown to claim part of a 475 reward for Hassien the Turk. Brown lies hospitalized in Seymour with a serious shoulder wound and a bullet lodged near his back after a Houston posse confrontation. Friends contend Brown aided in stopping Hassien and deserve payout to cover medical costs. Several men including Homer Clark of Oolitic also seek portions of the reward.
Bedford boy James Bly was injured attempting to catch a Monon freight at McDoel. The railroad pays medical costs, not admitting fault, with the accident expected to cost at least 150 dollars. Bly, now at Bloomington city hospital, is improving and considered out of danger. W W Cannedy left for Los Angeles as Bedford lodge Elks delegate to the national meeting, with plans to visit San Diego and San Francisco.
Bedford based Stone Products Company increases capital stock from eighteen hundred to twelve thousand dollars to manufacture and sell oolitic limestone. Ingalls Stone Company of New York reports total capital of three hundred thousand dollars with fourteen hundred thousand dollars in Indiana. principals include C. C. Ingalls N. Compton and A. Schwarzenbach.
Sanford Wier extends gratitude to the Furst-Kerber Mill owner for a liberal donation during his troubles and for the wreath at his wife’s grave. He signs off with appreciation for charity and kindness shown at the funeral.
Merchants Association committees prep for a big band concert at Kramer Grove Sunday with a 30 by 60 foot stand for 200 musicians. Three ground entrances will manage pedestrians autos and carriages with roped off parking areas. Fifty Boy Scouts in uniform will staff the grounds to assist attendees during the three hour event.
F B Humston is appointed division freight agent of the Monon Railroad, succeeding Anthony J O Reilly who resigns due to ill health after 34 years as general agent. Humston, former district passenger agent, will head from Indianapolis and has long railroad experience spanning Mitchell Bedford Lafayette Bloomington and New Albany. Frank Martin will fill the vacancy as city passenger agent.
Fabe Cline pleaded guilty in Mayor Yields Court to assault and battery on Wash Gee and was fined one dollar with costs stayed. Clay Tyree pleaded guilty before Justice John W Owens to assault and battery on Bob Owens and was fined one dollar with costs, paid.
Mrs J W Falt accompanied by her son Leslie toured Indianapolis Boston and Springfield to visit grandparents Mr and Mrs J P Falt. They stayed with F B Humston in Indianapolis and enjoyed a visit to their new home on College Avenue.
Twelve Italians aged up to 21, employed at local quarries near Politic, left Bedford on a Friday for Clinton and were aided by the Italian Consul with transportation, papers and instructions to join the Italian army. They sailed from New York on July 6. Those under 21 will enlist in the Italian Volunteers.
William Cather aged about 30 died at his Fayetteville home Friday morning after months of tuberculosis. He was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Cather and leaves a wife and three children. Funeral held Saturday at Mount Pleasant church at 10 a.m. burial home cemetery.
Prosnosticator Hicks predicts a sequence of storm periods in July. Central on the 7th first warm wave from the 5th to 9th, with rain, wind and thunder moving eastward. Cooler winds arrive around the 9th to 11th, then further storm activity near the 12th to 14th followed by more rain and thunder.
The Louisville Courier Journal explains John Loudon Macadam as the father of stone roads. It traces his methods, the role of binding materials, and how modern roads evolved with steam rollers oil binders and better equipment while noting ongoing maintenance and politics affecting road quality.
Bloomington Star chronicles a playful survey of town life. Eight autos and fourteen Fords pass through, and locals like Squire Ebbersole, Tom Hacker, Dick Biedsoe, Cy Hawkins, Dr. Luke McFadden, Deacon Hansford, Zeb Hawkins, Uncle Johnny Spruce, Zeke Billings, Bill Blithers, Ed Bivins, Homer Kern, W. B. McGinnis, Jack Palmer and James Persise engage in humorous anecdotes, church happenings, health tips, horse trades, and telegraph work shifts.
The home of Mr and Mrs William Laughlin was mourning the loss of their two year old son Harold after a death on Wednesday night. Elder John Williams led a 1 o'clock service followed by a funeral procession to Crawford Cemetery where Harold was laid to rest amid flowers from sympathizing friends.
A crowd of Scottish folk joined by local families celebrated the Fourth with a traditional picnic at the D. W. McKnight farm. A noon dinner featured dairy milk and tea, followed by afternoon games. Attendees included the Scotts, McMillians, and McMillians’ children, with several guests visiting relatives in the area.
A large group gathered at Alexandra Haverly's farm forty in number for a country dinner and social talk about the Fourth of July. Attendees included Jess Haverly and granddaughter and many Haverlys with visiting relatives from Mitchell and Mt. Olive, plus Dr. A J Haverly.
Tyree Utterback came back from Dresden after two days supervising the loading of a large log lot he recently purchased. Mrs. Will Brooking returned home Friday from Atchison Kansas after visiting daughter Mrs. Rodger Evans. Roy Murphy returns to resume his former store room duties at the company yards in Terre Haute. Ida Cannedy, at Cincinnati Hospital, reports she is well and plans to complete the nursing program.
Elza Blackwell a well known farmer about 50 years old living just north of Heltonville had a close call July 1 during a severe storm. The woodhouse was struck by lightning and a glancing blast sent him to the floor leaving him in a serious condition for a time.
The stone industry faces widespread downturn as output remains a fraction of expectations. Quarries run at reduced force or idle, with some having excess material awaiting orders. Few dividends were paid last year and 1915 prospects darken, the Bloomington Telephone notes.
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during Harold McLaughlin’s illness and death and for floral offerings. Thanks extend to the undertaker and Brother Williams for consoling words. Also noted are visits from George Barnard and relatives, and social visits by Homer Doucher and Earl Fish.
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