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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
3
The snippet lists editors and staff members including Thomas J. Brooks as editor Pred B. Otis as managing editor and Mrs Harry Askew as society editor with contact. It notes display advertising rates from one to twelve insertions per inch priced at 25c, 15c, and 12 ½c respectively and a display rate per inch.
Charles Ayers twelve year old son of Ben Ayers rode a dray down J Street. Two heavy packing cases extended over the wagon side touched a standing freight train on the main track causing his toes to be mashed. He yelled loudly and then walked away down the street with minor injuries.
Cloud Buchanan suffers aggravated forehead infection with unclear onset after leaving a store Saturday night. He is under care of a local physician. The report also lists several visitors and guests in the area, including George Stannard, Miss Mabel Fish, Mrs. Craigie Gunn Mitchell, Mrs. James Cox and Toss, and Miss Cyntha oH ee AALts, among others.
The body of Robert Mullis who died at Madison hospital Sunday was brought to Tunnelton for burial. He had been in an institution for two years after being severely burned when a lamp overturned at his home, nearly destroying both him and the house. Burial is expected tomorrow.
A Tuesday rumor claimed a cyclone started in St. Louis and barrelling toward Bedford. The tale spread before noon and unsettled locals as officials disputed its origin and the joke theory gained traction amid today’s weather lore.
Officials of the St Louis and Southeastern railroad report damage from last week’s storm between Bedford and Terre Haute far heavier than first believed. Bridge work near Shawswick and track repairs near Treloinville proceed, but service may not resume until week’s end. Freight handled via connecting lines while local service continues to Bedford and Terre Haute. Train No. 2 remains idle pending track restoration. Seymour Republican.
Pedestrians once cut across the lawn at Court House Park despite iron railings. The grass flourished into a beauty spot due to such use. After pressure from the Merchants Association, the County Commissioners, and custodian A J Fines, changes were made and he is proud of the park.
Paoli Indiana July 12 plans are under discussion for Orange County hundredth anniversary in 1916. A week long celebration is expected with days for the church old settler old soldier educator and others. A history of the county will be highlighted and a permanent historical society formed to preserve materials for future generations.
An old frame landmark at the 16th and J streets corner, once housing the McCormick store, is being moved to the alley northwest corner of the lot and torn down by John Goldsby after securing it from the Earlham College Trustees.
Roy Lively of Heltonville and Clois Therd of Bedford obtained a marriage license. Aged farmer John Trueblood of Jackson County died Tuesday at 5 oclock, noted for eastern county prominence. Indiana Springs farmer A M Faris visited Indianapolis on business. Shirley McNeeley of Indianapolis and her mother Elizabeth McClellan visited Oolitic and returned Monday. Reverend Terry of Orleans conducted Sunday services near Hobbieville after Greene County trip. Dr H M Burnham attended a cyclone aftermath near Ellison's farm where a cow was injured by timber. Rebecca Fisher of Indian Springs, Martin County, returned home after visiting her daughter Jackson Jenkins.
A one month old fawn at the Marry Axtell home near Bloomington forms an unlikely mother child bond with a female bulldog. The fawn, separated from its mother a week earlier, feeds from the dog and appears content with its canine caretaker. Mr. Axtell keeps several deer and reports the pair’s gentle, captive life.
Relatives arrived after the death of H A Knipper who was struck by lightning during a storm at the Penal farm last Wednesday evening. The body was identified, and burial occurred at Forest Hill cemetery in Greencastle. Due to church ties and family plans, kin will move the remains after six months. others traveled by rail trouble to visit relatives.
Charles Friel aged sixteen suffered a bad fall Tuesday night at the 13th Street intersection. Local authorities reported the incident and began an investigation into the cause and any contributing factors.
George Beeman of South Washington Avenue was struck by paralysis on Wednesday morning. An aged Civil War veteran, Beeman has been ill several days and is known for his many city friends. The stroke affected the left face and arm. Dr. McDonald is attending and reports his condition as well as could be expected.
Several churches and organizations contributed to Captain and Mrs Schnarv in a community appreciation effort. Donations were acknowledged by organizers and listed by group names.
Churches and organizations contributed $57.78 to Captain and Mrs. Schuarz fund. Captain and Mrs. Lehnarr plan a month long furlough before new appointment. A young officer, Miss Manning from Indianapolis, arrives to lead Salvation Army work in the city, with more officers arriving later this month.
Charles Friel aged 16 son of Mr and Mrs John Friel of North J street suffered a severe injury after his bicycle handled broke at the corner of 13th and I streets. He was thrown to the ground and his left arm was broken just below the elbow causing him great pain.
Peter Burke of Bedford spent Sunday with friends in the city. Burke is connected with the Southern Indiana Power Company.
Harry Kimbrell broke a leg below the knee in a ditch collapse while working Wednesday near Spion Kopj. The incident occurred in a cavern created by the ditch and the injury was painful.
Four men returning from West Baden in a single car plunged down an embankment three miles north of Paoli at 10 o'clock Tuesday night. Charles Bowers of Bedford was unconscious on arrival and feared fatally injured. Grover Marley of Bedford suffered severe arm injuries. Farr Fish and Fred Foddril escaped with minor bruises. Drs. Telford and Irolland treated the men, who were taken to City Hospital.
Police entered the Gaussin building near the public square Monday night and observed a man at a bar run by Henry Brown. A glass and a dime were confiscated as evidence for a case to be filed later.
A revolver was reported stolen Tuesday afternoon from the home of H. C. Allen located east of Guy. No injuries were reported and no suspects are named in the notice. Police are investigating the incident.
The home of Hr. QO. Allen, one and a half miles east of Denniston School, was robbed Tuesday afternoon around 3. Owens bloodhounds traced a trail to a nearby eleven to thirteen year old boy who admitted taking the revolver but it could not be found where he claimed. Juvenile court action possible. Marooned travelers from French Lick and Mitchell visited the city while Reverend Skeene and wife from Franklin stayed with friends.
Repair work on the Southeastern Railway rushes south from the local station toward Freetown, hit by washouts. A work train reached Heltonville on Tuesday evening and officials aim to resume service to that point as soon as Thursday. Bridge work south of Heltonville may take a bit longer, but is expected by week’s end.
Rev. W. 3. Anderson, formerly of Bedford and now living in Danville, leaves this morning for Philadelphia to take chaplain duties aboard the United States battleship Nebraska. He was commissioned in May and has many friends in the city.
A 12 month old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Doman of North Up Street, was cut and injured when he fell from a baby carriage on Wednesday. The tongue and chin wounds required several stitches by the attending physician.
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