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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
1
A severe injury from a Wednesday night hopping accident led to the death of Thomas S Stipp once an operator for B and O trains. The funeral cortege for Mr Stipp, once a key figure with the railroad, stretched over a mile in Erie as Mitchell led the burial procession.
A group identified as Harmonious was meeting with officers to discuss the consolidation of a band in Southern Indiana. The event involved local officials and community members aiming to unify musical groups under a shared leadership structure.
Bloomington here July 4th meeting of the officers of the Consolidated Band of Southern Indiana held in Bloomington discussed resignation of the Bloomington City Band and assured its appearance at the Bedford July 4th concert. The Bloomington band is regarded as among the best in the region and arrangements for Bedford were completed. EB Raileback treated his Sunday school class to an auto ride to Williams via Stump Hole Bridge. Riders included Howard Owels Perle Gipson Ralph Cannedy Harley Day Donald Boch Earl Bell and Russel Saloman. Noble Malott of Tunnelton visited en route home from Indianapolis where he saw his brother Raymond previously. Prosecuting Attorney at Zamboanga P I will leave soon for Arizona to practice law. Misses Dorothy Jones Johanna Leahy and Ruth Smallwood who attended the State Normal School at Terre Haute finished work there and returned home. Misses Gladys Ragsdale Mildred Ragsdale Blanche Thompson and Arlie Norman State Normal students are home for summer vacation. He Sam Kurtz and his little daughter visited Orleans Thursday to spend the day with his sister Mrs Roy Oline.
George A. Ratcliffe files a damages claim against Lehigh Portland Cement Co seeking ten thousand dollars for alleged injuries or loss. The action outlines the respondent companys liability and requests monetary compensation.
George A Ratcliffe, 19, filed suit against Lehigh Portland Cement Co through Boruff & Boruff for 10000 damages after an explosion at a Lehigh stone quarry near Mitchell on May 14 1915. While filling holes with powder and dynamite the blast threw stone fragments striking him on head neck shoulder and arm. He alleges permanent injuries.
Stephen Lee 11 or 12 years old and son of widow Lee was injured at the Monon railway yards near the coal chutes on North J street about 4 o clock Wednesday night. He was hopping box cars with other youths when he fell or was jerked off and struck his head on a hard surface causing a severe skull fracture. He was found at home and Dr Short attended him. His condition remained serious but not fatal and recovery was hoped in a few days unless complications arise.
Edward Fitzsibbon B O S W operator at Mitchell and brother of John Fitzgibbon died at his home in Mitchell Wednesday night aged 56 after a battle with cancer that affected his face He leaves a widow several children a brother John and other relatives Burial is planned for Friday at Fort Ritner his former boyhood home
Funeral services for Thomas S. Stipp drew a vast Erie crowd and a parade of mourners. Rev. Er of Heltonville and Rev. Lenig led a moving service in the church, with the chorus singing beloved hymns before burial beside his wife in the family plot.
Bloomington based Reverend William Telfer visited our city Wednesday for the Epworth League Convention. He reports orders for his new book Things Worth While and says the manuscript is ready for the printer, with chapters planned.
Washington reports that the cost of living in the United States rose to 102 percent of 1913 levels, 1907 to 1914 show steady increases in prices for fifteen common foods. The Department of Labor data compare 1914 costs with 1912 and 1913, noting peak prices in September and regional differences across divisions.
Monon car inspector Dan Foster suffered a deep gash on his upper lip when a heavy bolt head flew off while he cut it near 1 o clock Thursday afternoon. Dr. McDonald, the company surgeon, attended him and warned of a very sore face for days.
The West Baden Sprudels meet Jim Dines' Bedford Stars at Washington Park Saturday afternoon. Terre Haute Stars face the Cubs there on Sunday, with fast players and autoediles transport. Orleans won the opener 3 to 0 in a swift game as Athletics seek to even the series behind pitcher Preach Huff. Moore and Cramer mentioned for pitching depth in the Bluegrass League context.
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