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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
6
Article recalls Indiana highway debates before railways, detailing canal aging, river trade, and mutating transport routes. It notes Martin County’s barter economy, a mismanaged county treasury, and lessons learned about taxation and infrastructure during early settlement. It links past road ideas to Lincoln era and Dixie highways.
Miss Mary Catharine Roberts, longtime Fort Worth schoolteacher, was serenaded by grateful pupils and their mothers who hosted a shower in her honor. She received fine keepsakes as thanks for her devotion and plans a likely promotion, with a return to Fort Worth anticipated in September.
The Bloomington City Band announces resignation from the Consolidated Bands of Southern Indiana amid mismanagement charges at Linton and city discontent. The group calls for reorganization under competent management and promotes boosting rather than knocking. The Bedford July 4 concert draw and transfer of members from Washington Band noted. Noble Davis returns to Jasonville after visiting Bloomington.
Charles Howard of Bedford admitted attempting to burgle Leroy Miller’s home on West Second Street Thursday night. Police moved him to county jail after waiving preliminary hearing and bound over to circuit court on a $1,000 bond. He said he hoped prison would fund medical care and repayment of hospital fees. Symourne W. Roberts of Heltonville was in town en route to Purdue with his wife Mrs Roberts.
Mr and Mrs A W Pierson and their three children touring from Oklahoma to Kentucky were badly wrecked at Willow Valley hill 414 miles west of Mitchell Friday. The car plunged over a bluff after brakes failed. Mr Pierson and wife were badly hurt while the children escaped unharmed. The injured were taken to Louisville city hospital for treatment.
A Sunday wind storm over Bedford caused extensive tile roof damage at the Southeastern passenger station with many tiles pulled loose and broken. Telegraph wires between Jasonville and Bee Hunter were torn down as trees were blown across lines.
Off day action shows Bedford’s team beaten twice Sunday. Plutos piled up eight runs in four innings amid wild throws as Waterbury’s pitcher struggles. Cubs defeat Orleans 8 2 with Lee on the mound, while Orleans visits Athletics in a one hour twenty minute game noted for fast fielding and strong pitching.
The Furst Kerber baseball team defeated a picked nine at Athletic Park Saturday afternoon by 10 to 6. Akers hit a decisive home run as the feature of the game.
The Globe Democrat reports Mr. Bryan's cabinet resignation and sharp criticism of unpublished foreign affairs notes, stirring Democratic tensions. The president's supporters defend policy while Bryan loyalists rally pacifists and German partisans, signaling a deepening split within the party.
Lawrence County students meeting at Danville elected Randall Inman as president and Harry McPike as vice president with Anne Hert as secretary treasurer. A program committee was formed and a baseball team organized with Opal O’Neil as manager and B C Stevenson as captain. The group adjourned to reconvene in two weeks.
Over fifty mayors appoint committees for Americanization Day 1915. Cities plan citizenship receptions for new Americans, English learning in schools, and civic lessons on flags and democracy. New York and St Louis schools will host flag day lessons for children.
Finley Gyger, an employee of the P M B Quarries, suffered a painful hand injury when his fingers were mashed after his hand got entangled in drilling machinery while loosening drills. Two fingers were seriously damaged and required medical attention.
The Bloomington band withdrew after a reprimand for violating a parade rule on Main street in Linton during disembarkation from the train. Officials deny any alcohol sale on the grounds, while the Bloomington crowd claims bias and cites a dry protest from the Linton Citizen.
A patient died at City Hospital before undergoing surgery. The incident prompted a formal review by hospital officials. Further details were not released.
John N. Baker, 57, prominent Burns City farmer, died Saturday evening at City Hospital before his appendicitis operation. He was transported 50 miles by auto to reach the railroad for Bedford. burial followed Sunday at his home. He leaves a wife and nine children. son Charles and a married daughter reside in Bedford.
Bernhard Nigg of Shoals and Nila Woody of Lawrence County appear in the latest marriage license notices. The pairing marks another union recorded in the county records.
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