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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
7
Police led a lively search for Paul C. Riggs an escaped convict and former Grays pitcher who vanished after leaving the Monon bound for Bedford at 5 PM. Guards scoured the area and trains while Riggs known for his skill on the mound reportedly took clothing from the barn and disappeared.
The Courier Journal reports Capt. David C. Peyion of the Indiana Reformatory at Jeffersonville has posted a $50 reward for the capture of Paul C. Riggs alias Frank Williams the crack pitcher of the in pursuit likely involving a criminal case.
Police hunted a man who cashed a bad check for 328.75 at Marcus clothing store Saturday night. A small purchase preceded the payment and despite a Tuesday search the suspect remained at large.
Jones, now engaged in educational work in Washington, has been recommended by Purdue University as County Agent for Lawrence County. The County Board of Halcati on approved the recommendation, with the State Board of Education yet to rule. The university’s backing is effectively an appointment. Jones was born in Green County and is known locally.
In a 2 to 1 win over Pittsburg, Raiden batted in the decisive run in the seventh. Local player Billy Raeriden has been hot recently, contributing with his bat and adding an assist in the game.
Master William Perkins of Lafayette was bitten by his family dog after visiting grandparents in Lafayette. The dog, bought as a surprise greeting for his return, caused injuries and William receives Pasteur treatment from the family physician.
William Dalton residing south of the city suffered serious injuries Monday afternoon on South I street near 21st street when his wagon’s single tree bolt failed. He sustained fractures of the left wrist and hip and extensive bruising after being dragged as the wagon and horses separated. Passersby aided him until Drs Freeland and Simpson treated him and he was carried home by ambulance. Dalton, aged over 66, faced a grave recovery given age and injuries.
Frank Patterson pleaded guilty to assault and battery on William Howell in Justice Iseminger's court. Howell had earlier received a heavy fine for using Patterson's buggy without permission. Patterson paid a $1 fine plus costs. Howell remains jailed due to the prior fine.
Miss May Brooks hosted an informal dinner Monday evening at her home on West 14th Street for guest Miss Margaretha Ribble of Virginia. Seventeen attendees enjoyed pink and white decor, sprengerii runners, and a menu of fried chicken, stuffed mangoes, and a pink iced white cake amid music and floral accents. The invited guests included Misses Bess Smith Mary Mahaffie Mabel Parker Thuswelda Furst Harriett McDonald Dorothy Helms of St Paul Minn Miss Ribble of Virginia Tom O'Donnell New Albany Philip Furst Leslie Pitts Merritt Stevens Beryl Farmer Leo Sohn Wayne Mitchell Homer Franklin.
New York July 14. Less than seven percent of Progressive party members in the city enrolled this year. With only 4 percent of enrolled voters needed to back a petition, nominating by petition seems unlikely. City enrollment is 12 373. Roosevelt and Straus votes last year were 188 869 and 194 479 respectively. Statewide enrollment will likely be under ten percent of Roosevelt’s vote, about 390 021.
Local officers raided the Germania Verein Club in Washington Indiana and confiscated several cases of beer. Affidavits were filed against Lewis Forbes and Fred Schneider in connection with the raid and they will face a hearing Thursday. The club operates along common state lines.
An order lowers the working force by 10 percent effective immediately at the Washington Indiana B and O S W shops. The reduction follows a prior cut, with about 100 to 150 workers furloughed and roughly 700 still on duty. The three month July period sets a forty hour week for those employed. No timetable for return to normal operations is given, with two to three months anticipated.
Litchfield July 14 Aa Beveridge 59 known as Pop half-brother of former Senator Albert J Beveridge died by cutting his throat at 3:30 p m behind his restaurant witnessed by several. Born in Highland County Ohio son of Thomas Beveridge and father of Glenn L Beveridge actor songwriter survived by a widow two sisters Mrs L Milly Chicago and Mrs E B Edan Sullivan Ind and two brothers John Mattoon HL and Jacob Home City Kaw. Poor health and business cares listed as cause Albert J notified and may attend funeral.
Mrs. Lottie Terry visits West 16th Street as the guest of her nephew Dr. J T Freeland and family, accompanied by relatives.
A cloud burst drenched Zanesville and Marietta, Ohio, with up to 0.7 inches in six hours in Zanesville and 0.5 feet of water over streets. Dozens of bridges washed away, crops ruined, and hundreds evacuated as rivers rose dramatically. 80 Pennsylvania passengers faced hours in floodwater and a stalled train crew conducted harrowing rescues.
Relatives and friends gathered at Mrs. Fred Jackson’s 19th Street home after Sunday church services to celebrate her birthday. Attendees included Walter Shrieher and family, Paul Shrieher and family, W. V. Hawkins and family, Abe Dawl ins and wife, Ada Desmore and three children, Spencer Kern and family, Alfred Allen and family of Elwood, Enoch Hollowell and family, Martin McDonald and wife, Jesse T. Love of Pensacola, Ira Smith, and Addie Doan and others.
Bay, the son of Frank Evans, residing in the north part of the city, fell from an apple tree Monday afternoon and suffered a fracture of the left arm between the elbow and wrist. Dr. E. B. Mitchell was called and reduced the fracture.
James Brown of Mt. Carmel Illinois a railway switchman was instantly killed Tuesday while at work. He was brother of Mrs. James Bunn of 4th street who was visiting at the Brown home when the accident happened. Bunn traveled to Mt. Carmel that afternoon.
Bedford, a small town south of Harrodsburg, copies and adapts the cluster lights pattern from Bloomington. Bedford observers studied the system after a city installed stone cluster lamps and soon placed lights in service. When another city received a $5,500 auto truck, Bedford sent a firefighter to inspect and plan a similar order.
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