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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1913
Page
5
Police tracking Paul G. Riggs, an escaped convict, as he rode a baggage car toward Lafayette after boarding a train at Salem. A local man aboard identified him, denying the offered fifty dollar reward, and Riggs revealed he had relocated to New Albany with relatives.
A fruit tree at Joe Johnson on West Second Street was robbed Sunday night. The unnamed intruder stripped the tree and removed ripe fruit, an act described as unusual for the city. Residents note similar incidents occurred in the Southwest part of town previously.
In a Sunday afternoon game at Park Street field the Louisville Strucks lost to Vickers Champions by a wide margin. Wicker's team dominated with strong defense and fast ball handling as Horio youngsters struggled to respond. The final score reflected a one sided contest with Vickers leading throughout.
An item from the Bloomington Telegraph notes a sale of the Spaulding property on East Kirkwood and W R McCune handling the deal. The article mentions bids up to four thousand dollars and that Mrs Spaulding declined earlier offers to hold for a top price.
Ralph Short, a city youth, is charged with taking four quarts of whiskey from Blackwell Drug Store Friday night. He pleaded not guilty to petit larceny and was ordered held on a $500 bond for his Wednesday trial. The store was broken into but only whiskey was stolen amid a broken cash register.
Fred Pace of South H Street was stricken Sunday night after eating canned shrimp. His condition was serious at night but much improved by morning, doctors said.
A lightning bolt killed Sylvester Hads near Bloomington as a black cloud passed overhead. A single flash caused men to fall from a binder machine. horses bolted and the machine was wrecked. No burn marks appeared on Hads despite instant death, with only minor scratches from the fall.
Auditor records reveal a broad rise in personal taxables countywide. Bedford increases from 847,544 to 888,100, while most townships report sizable gains. Shawswick dips. Mortgage exemptions show varied totals, with Marion and Shawswick among higher entries.
Miss Lillie May Lanz hosted a charming week end party at the Armstrong Cabin. Guests enjoyed refreshments and music in a pleasant rural setting.
Miss Lillie May Lanz hosted an unusually delightful weekend at Armstrong Cabin for ten couples. Guests included Miss Hannah Lehrburger of Denver and Miss Eva Gray of Shoals. Also present were Ada Polk Selah Torphy Cora Richardson Mary Wallheiser Reginia Gaussin and local Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Beem Mr. and Mrs. Avis MacDonald George Rariden Frank Wallheiser Henry Rariden Fred Standish Fred Jackson Arche Carter Byrne Dye Jack Garrett.
A grass field just north of Washington Park burned about one acre on Sunday afternoon. A passing passerby likely ignited the dry grass with a match, prompting a fire department call as flames approached nearby cottages. The fire was extinguished without property damage.
Crystal Rhodenburg, four, was crushed in a carnival rush at the grounds on West 14th Street Saturday night. Her collar bone was broken and she lives on Westith Street.
Mrs Henrietta Haase is quite ill at her residence on South H street, according to local notices. The report notes her condition as serious and under care, with no additional details provided.
Roy Braman and Howard Chitty of Mitchell remained at Pelican Lake for a longer outing as Bedford members returned. Braman landed a thirty pound muskalonge and Chitty a twenty five pounder. The fish were shipped to a friend in Mitchell.
Mr J E Evans departed Monday for a three week business tour through Tennessee visiting Nashville Knoxville and other principal cities. He expects to return to this city about August 1.
A festive group of West 17th Street children piled into James O Connell s wagon on Monday for a daylong picnic at Leatherwood Creek. Chaperoned by Ruth Embree and Josie Lanz, attendees included Mary Margaret Katharine James William O Connell Mary Embree Florence Embree and Joy Bailey.
Miss Rose Malott was taken critically ill with appendicitis Sunday morning at 4 o'clock. She was rushed to City Hospital where an operation was performed at 11 o'clock. She came out from the anaesthetic nicely and is doing as well as could be expected.
Payable notice reports Conductor Jack Condon, off his operation weeks ago, expected to make his first business district run in Chicago within one or two weeks as he improves, with brakeman Chas Soles of the Monon assisting.
A message from Char ley Skerd states he is doing fine in Burwich Iowa. He enjoys his work on a large farm during harvest and plans to move to a dairy job there this fall. Many friends may join him at the new place later this season.
Police searched the James Sipes soft drink stand about two and a half miles west of the city Saturday night but found no liquor. The strongest beverage observed was soda pop.
John Brodus of Martinsville and three detectives comb a case from June involving a horse stolen at North Clinton. They traveled from Martinsville to Nashville Bloomington and Bedford, leaving Sunday evening to pursue leads.
Roy Beddoe J E Rainbolt and Clay W Duncan of this city and Dr Stephen Carey of Philadelphia went to the Opecomeca cabin on White River Monday to spend several days outing.
Mr and Mrs P B Lundy and son attended a family reunion Sunday at the home of William Lundy in Gosport. The elderly father is 85 years old. The event was enjoyed by all relatives except one grand son was absent.
Miss Maude Malott of this city who has taught in Bloomington joined a crowd of Bloomington girls on the south bound accommodation train. They head to the Armstrong cabin on White river south of town for several days.
Jack O'Donnell visited Leo Sohn and has now returned to New Albany.
Owner S. F. Buchanan reported a burglary at Diamond Grocery after a window in the rear was forced open and a ladder used to gain entry. The cash register was $8.35 short, and the thief likely escaped with some goods though money was the main loss. An unfamiliar ladder and cut interior wiring suggest intruder borrowed gear from nearby properties.
Ghan Fred Ehlers and deputy C Dixon report thousands of minnows trapped in drying bayous across the county after high water receded. They have seined multiple spots, removing bass minnows and other game fish to river sites, hoping to save over fifty thousand bass and related species before summer dries more bays. They will stay several days seeking additional bays or ponds at risk.
Bethlehem township Clark county reports one of the largest sunflower crops with acres in full bloom visible from riverboats. Seed will be threshed for shipment to Europe later in the season. Birth announced in the city: a son Harry Frederick Chesnut to Mr. and Mrs. William C. Chesnut of Chicago, former city resident and son of Lafayette Chesnut.
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