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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
6
A Bedford concert drew about 7 000 paid and 7 000 unseen attendees at Beasley Park in Be dford with around 1020 cars. D M Hardy of Cleveland praises the 175 member band and laments the town's muted response, urging residents to support the ensemble.
Sunday crowds filled Beasley Park for the Consolidated Band Concert near Linton with 175 musicians under a tent. rain and dust affected travel as Bedford residents adapt for future events. The Monon railroad protected order with three secret service men and police Gyger assisting to ban liquor on trains.
A crowd estimate ranged up to 18,000 reflecting the difficulty of sizing mass gatherings. About 1,090 vehicles were in the park by 5:30 PM, signaling heavy attendance and traffic.
Police Court records show John Boling fined 11 dollars for intoxication by Mayor Fields and paying the amount. The Bedford Concert Band featured 32 musicians, the largest and finest, chosen for honor after the Linton band in the parade. Mr and Mrs Charles H Strime traveled to Indianapolis where Mrs Strime will seek hospital care for a nervous neck and head condition. The Bedford Band had played in every room for two weeks.
Henry C. Hunsucker and Ethel Campbell are reported as the couple in a wedding ceremony with Noah Arney and Eva Day noted among attendees and witnesses in a local society column.
Mrs. Orlando Cummings of Heltonville died Sunday forenoon at 10:50 after a lingering case of tuberculosis. She leaves a husband and two small children. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Mundell Church with Rev. G. H. Buehanan officiating. Burial followed at Mundell Church Cemetery.
Indianapolis June 5 Governor Ralston orders a complete reorganization of the Indiana National Guard through Adjutant General Bridges after federal findings deem the guard ineffective from an army perspective. The First Regiment is eliminated and 16 officers including Brigadier General Harry B. Smith are dropped amid rumors of a leadership shakeup to raise Major Leslie R. Naftseger to Commanding General.
Charles J. Jones, Agricultural Agent for Lawrence County, advises that Hessian Fly ravages have left most wheat fields with only 10 to 12 bushels. He recommends plowing under the wheat to fertilize soil and sow cowpeas or early corn, or prepare for alfalfa, rather than attempting harvest and sale of a small yield.
A remarkable healthy calf was born Sunday at Wes Boulton's farm near the McCoy bridge over Indian Creek. The calf reportedly has eight legs and two spines with dual necks and heads, a monstrosity still alive. Nearby resident Mrs Will Ray of Peerless has been ill the past week.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bartlett on South M street hosted a family gathering Sunday for their son Cleotis Bartlett and his bride. A seasonal dinner was served with attendees including Mrs. Ollie Medaris Ruth Miss Ruth Norman Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Short and children from Indianapolis and Mr. and Mrs. John Fowler and children of Bartlettsville.
Squire Whit Speer visited Heltonville reporting a hard storm with heavy rain and wind at 3 am. Timber and fruit trees were blown down and streets flooded by the downpour described as severe for the section.
Archibald McPheeters of Bedford has completed his Target season with Troop H 2nd Cavalry at Fort Ethan Allen Vermont. He qualified as sharpshooter and ranked third in his troop at 690 yards. He scored 47 of 50 at 800 yards and 28 of 50 at 1000 yards, with 49 at 1000 yards using a telescopic sight. Bedford may take pride in this U S Army marksman.
An incident last week in which a tall student and a short co ed were insulted led to an affidavit against a student named Mur chie, with ex Sheriff Joseph Ratliff swearing out the affidavit. Blooming ton Telephone and Hallock Ratliff were mentioned in connection with the case. Winfield Douglass of Heltonville visited the city today.
An English syndicate will operate a long idle old distillery on the outskirts of Terre Haute. The plant will produce large quantities of alcohol for shipment to England. The switch to the site was funded by the operators after a delay, signaling a full run of the facility.
An Illinois operator for Southeastern Saturday unloaded oil drilling equipment at Blankenship and plans sinking wells on Turkey Creek, 24 miles north of Blank. Locals anticipate a potential big oil boom as seepage has long been noted in the area and lease deals were finalized after a visiting operator reported promising prospects.
Norbert J. Shanley aged 2 percent, son of Mr and Mrs John P Shanley of 2958 North Delaware street, died from burns suffered when his clothing caught fire from embers of a smoldering bonfire in an alley near his home. Parker O Lee of 2945 Talbott avenue smothered the flames with his coat after hearing the child's screams. Funeral set for 10 tomorrow at SS Peter and Paul Cathedral with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. John P Shanley is daughter of Conductor Mike Hackeci of the Monon.
Residents in the Fort Ritner district report extreme rain since Sunday. Wild Cat Creek rose four and a half feet in thirty minutes, submerging extensive low-lying farms and bottoms along the edge of town.
The band plans appearances in Bedford on July 4, Jasonville July 18, Gosport July 25, Worthington August 8, Clay City August 22, Odton September 1, Spencer September 19, and Bloomington September 26. Also, Miss Mary Llannicutt of Yeltonville visited her parents Mr and Mrs S A Hunnicutt this Sunday.
Menlo E Moore former Vincennes resident and Chicago vaudeville producer returns for a short visit with Mrs Moore. They plan to visit Mitchell then head back to Chicago to arrange several new larger scale productions for road tours starting in August, employing about thirty people each show.
The number of cars at the Consolidated Band Concert Sunday was astonishing with visitors coming from Greencastle Bloomington Clinton Vincennes and Robinson Minnesota. Attendees began arriving at 7 AM and continued throughout the day. Mr and Mrs Fred W H Brown returned to Louisville after visiting Charles Dunihue and Mrs George Brown. They were joined by their niece Ruth Richey who will stay for some time. Ralph W Mitchell, son of Dr J Mitchell, returned from medical studies in New York for a month with his family.
George H. Stephenson, by attorney Albert J. Fields, sues Reed Stone Co for 15000 for injuries from a May 1915 quarry accident. He states he was a derrick hooker handling a stone block when a hoist failed to stop on signal, letting a large stone fall and crush his left leg hip back and other parts, causing permanent disability.
The County Commissioners let the Springville and Terre Haute State Road contract to Joe Quimby of Bloomfield for 5 840 dollars. Nellie Ray returned home from Greencastle after studying Public School Ainvie and earning a teaching certificate with a grade of 94.
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