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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1913
Page
2
The notice urges women to explore the sale as a frugal buying option, urging thorough investigation into the savings and value offered. It emphasizes practical spending and a cautious approach to purchasing during the event.
Construction starts Monday on lines by the Southern Indiana Power companies. Poles will be placed about a mile apart with 690 feet between each. Work begins near Oolitic and extends toward Blooming ton with poles delivered and crews moving into Harrodsburg Oolitic and Clearcreek. The main feeder will go to Hoosierington and then toward the Sande gird Tinnter quarry districts as the contract specifies the October start date.
Sd persons interested are notified to gather at Shiloh Graveyard on Wednesday July 30 at 7 a.m. to clear off the graveyard.
There is a plan to stage two booster days in the city for August 29 with an aeroplane flight as the feature. Merchants discussed the proposal and there is likelihood the event will go ahead if financed.
A local Elks commission visited the city Tuesday night to inspect a field for the Elks National Home. The architect accompanying the party praised the site and potential park, and the group was royally entertained before departing at 8 o'clock. Decision timing remains swift regardless of national commission action.
Abram Buher aged man and Civil War veteran died Tuesday night at 4 o clock at his daughter Mrs Lorene Faucett’s Lincoln Avenue home after a prolonged illness. He was born in Daviess County in 1837 and served briefly in the Civil War before health issues led to discharge. Funeral services were held at Springville with burial there. he leaves a daughter Mrs William Carmichael and a son Malcombe Baker. Local Grand Army post to conduct services.
Aaron Bass, a well known Mitchell resident, died at his home Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock after a three day illness. The death was attributed to stomach trouble that had troubled him each summer for several years. He fell ill Sunday at 9 and never regained strength.
Mrs William Walls gave a beauti fully appointed Five Hundred party on Tuesday evening with guests enjoying elaborate decor and refined hospitality.
Mrs William Walls entertained a well hosted 900 party at her West Fourteenth Street home Tuesday afternoon for guests Miss Wagner of MoonsyiNe and Mrs Sanders of Seymour. Roses formed the Caberaie motif and prizes were awarded for scores with Mrs Asbury Pease first and Mrs O M Norman second.
Ralph Short pleaded guilty to petit larceny for stealing bottles of whiskey from Blackwell drug store and was bound over to the Lawrence circuit court in 500. Authorities doubted conviction without new evidence but preferred the plea to burglary charges.
The north bound Monon midnight train derailed at Salem on Tuesday night and did not arrive in town until 2 o clock this morning. No injuries were reported.
Homer Day and a city horseman caused a flash while filling a fifty gallon gasoline tank in the old city lockup barn adjoining the fire department. The blaze spread quickly but was contained. more than half the gasoline was saved and the fire was smothered with wet sawdust. The incident triggered a quick fire response from nearby crews.
James Conley aged 28 of South G street died Wednesday two days before his first wedding anniversary after a brief illness. He was injured months ago in a fall from a scaffold at the new sedimentation basin and later overheated while working on a sewer project. He is survived by his wife. parents Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Conley of Mitchell. Burial is in Mitchell.
The kindergarten board of education approves creation of a new department in local schools. Officials say the addition will expand curriculum options and require updated staffing and facilities. Community reaction emphasizes improved early education access and potential budget considerations.
The Board of Education decided to establish a free kindergarten for children aged five and six. Due to space limits, the program will operate in a room of the new high school building with Miss June Van Allen selected to lead the work.
Herbert Whittington filed for divorce from Grace Whittington in Lawrence circuit court through Giles and Doman. The couple married September 25 1906 and lived together until July 19 1913. He alleges daily quarrels fault finding and curses from his wife.
Albert Dooley filed for divorce from Sophia Dooley in Lawrence circuit court on Wednesday through attorney Harold Kelley. The couple married June 9 1910 and lived together until July 4 1913 when Sophia abandoned him after six months of alleged abuse and expressions of indifference.
Burglars entered four houses on the Oolitic Road last night including Edward Coulter’s, taking over 70 dollars. They also raided three more homes on the Oolitic Pike with about 17 dollars found. Victims include Sherman Roberts Bryants and Manleys families. No clues yet.
A Sullivan court heard what is believed to be the first case under Indiana’s 1918 automobile statute. Her schel Ford, of Sullivan, was fined one dollar and costs for allowing an engine to run while the car stood unattended on a main Sullivan street. The action was brought in the court of Justice Boyd.
In Indianapolis a sixteen year old girl Gilberta Jester and her 19 year old sweetheart George Ferguson were intercepted while seeking a marriage license. Judge Collins ordered a six month waiting period and consent from the girl’s father before any wedding.
Row Mitchell of Consolidated Stone Company at Dark Hollow was slightly injured Wednesday after a hammer struck him on the head.
Washington eyes a large crowd as Bob Wicker's Champs travel from Bedford for a Sunday match against the Grays. A special train option from Stone City is planned, with Indiana Ohio showdown expectations and local predictions of a pitcher's duel between Wicker and Sissen.
Word reached Heyford Bly City of the marriage of Frank G. Day to Jennie Moln of Laramie Wyoming. They will reside in Stanford Montana where Day is in the clothing business. Mrs. Wm. Goodall remains homebound with rheumatism.
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