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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
1
Chicago July 29 United Press reports President Wilson was urged to appoint a special commission to probe the Eastland disaster. An aldermanic committee on harbors adopted Merriam’s resolution criticizing prior investigations and connections of the federal inquiry as lacking public confidence.
Max Sheffel was arraigned in Justice Owens' court on wife and child desertion. The case was moved to Justice Robbins in Oolitic with trial to be in this city Tuesday. Mrs Ralph Bair of Mitchell returned home after visiting her mother. A Sunday school class hosted a reception for five brides at Mrs Waltons home, presenting hand painted china cake plates as tokens.
The Valley Club enjoyed a pleasant gathering Wednesday hosted by Mrs. Horace Glover of near Bryantsville. Guests shared conversation and refreshments in a cordial, community event.
The Valley Club met Wednesday at Mrs. Horace Glover’s home near Bryantsville with eighteen members present. A discussion on Short cuts in Household Work engaged the group and a Toffing game amused during social hour. Ice cream and cake were served. August meetings are canceled and the September 8 gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Wilbur Glover at Hill Crest farm. Bert Perkins of Eureka is ill with typhoid.
The Amoma Bible Class of the First Baptist Church held a picnic at Kramer’s Grove on Wednesday from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Each attendee brought a covered dish. a six o'clock supper followed, with games and amusement to end the evening. Attendees included Claudie Murray and Grace Fultz among others.
Jas. Lawson filed an affidavit against Willis Harris for assault and battery with intent to kill after a weeks old altercation over rent at a house Lawson managed as guardian. Harris was arrested, arraigned before Justice Fritz, and released on a $500 bond as the trial set for August 11.
The death of William Boruff, 84, a pioneer resident, occurred at his West 4th street home after a general health breakdown. Funeral 19 o'clock Friday at the Church of Christ with Rev. H. H. Adamson officiating and interment at Clear Creek cemetery. Survived by three children and multiple siblings.
James A. Greig a Bedford area stone cutter formerly of this city died at his Stinesville home on Wednesday. He was a Presbyterian and Mason, survived by a wife and children. A transfer wagon horse ran away on J Street near Motion Station, damaging an electric light column but the wagon and horse escaped serious harm. Local notes report visitors and attendees in town.
William Powers of Sixteenth and P streets, superintendent at the Reeds Stone Company Mill A, was seriously injured Thursday morning when a heavy rough back fell on him. The heavy piece fractured his left leg near the hip and crushed him. he was taken home by ambulance. The injury was not believed fatal.
Justice Ralph B. Malott suffered a fall on the sidewalk near 14th and J streets while walking to the Osborne Hotel. The accident caused him to be confined to his room with bed confinement after witnesses helped him to his rooms.
The B and O S W painting crew is at work repainting the local station properties. Passenger and freight depots receive a new coat inside and out, changing color from yellow to a rich dark red. Upon completion, the station will be among the city’s finest.
Harry Ferguson an old offender was found guilty of intoxication in Mayor Fields court. He was fined 10 and costs totaling 32 with a 30 day jail sentence. If he cannot pay, 62 days will be served in agricultural work at the state farm.
Millard Spoor and Miss Gleeda Foster, both of Brooklyn, were married at 7 30 in the home of the bride’s parents. Rev R R Ross officiated. The couple, graduates of Brooklyn High School, will reside in Brooklyn. Mr Spoor is son of Dr and Mrs J S Spoor of Brooklyn. Mrs Foster is a former Bedford girl and church organist.
Dr. Emery and his family are on an extended Western visit and expect to return home Sunday morning. His family will stay on for a longer visit. Bert Perkins of Eureka is ill with typhoid fever.
Mrs. N E Strout reports the death of her nephew Elin T Vestal who died Wednesday in Towell Arkansas when he was struck by a passing train. The funeral will be held in Bloomfield his wife's native town with Masons in charge at the grave. Miss Mary Strout plans to travel to Bloomfield for the services.
Frank Howell filed a libel suit in Lawrence Circuit Court against Lara Grimes Anderson seeking 5000 dollars. The complaint alleges that on July 21, 1915, in a letter to attorney Thomas J. Sare, Anderson called Howell a dead beat and made other objectionable remarks.
The Consolidated Stone Company received from New York City four crates of plaster cast models for carving patterns for a handsome city building. Two crates hold a model each ten feet long. express workers say these are the finest they have handled.
Mr and Mrs William Murchie will chaperon a merry party of young girls to Armstrongs cabin Saturday to spend a week. The party includes Marguerite Bowman Shirley Helen Armstrong Helen Mary Duncan Catharine Keach Anna Gabe Dunihue Olive Mitchell Katharine Miller and Mary Short.
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