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Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1913

Page

4

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Rape Charge Flag Day Arrest In Clyde

Clyde Fodderell of Oalitie was jailed after Marshal Joe Pace arrested him on a rape charge alleged to involve Minnie Franee on April 3. Bail set at $300, trial scheduled for Tuesday in Bedford Court with Elks Lodge guests present for exercises.

Clyde Odderell Oalitie Joe Pace Oolitic Minnie Franee Benevolent Order of Hkuks Kiks 15Th The C. Newland Post G. A. R W. RC W. E. McCormick

Charge Against Millard Hornocker Dismissed Saturday

A pending charge of danger toward his wife was dismissed on Prosecutor Underwood’s motion. Millard Hornocker faced allegations of threats as of his wife, but the case ended with dismissal after a lengthy wait.

Millard Hornocker Silverville Underwood

Illness delays Carrie Sudarson's recovery at home

Carrie Sudarson, wife of Airs. Juanes Sudarson formerly Jennie Phokdabood, remains ill and confined at home in New Mexico. Doctors say recovery will take several weeks as her daughter assists at home.

Hedert Carrie South Alteration Airs Juanes Sudarson Jennie Phokdabood NM Anderson Diane

Drought Hits Bloomington Area Slowing Stone Mills Supply

The Bloomington area faces a severe drought as water runs low. Oolitic Stone Mills near the Dodds farm and Torphy plant plan shutdowns if rains do not come. City water officials urge conservation as reservoirs near empty and wells are being considered. Farmers seek rain for crops.

Bloomington Stone Mills Oolitic Stone Mills Company Dodds McDoel Torphy Helfrich City Water Works Oolitic Stone Mills Co Bloomington Telephone

Local veteran recalls death of Confederate general at Pine Mountain

A veteran recalls the 49 year old death of Bishop General Polk at Pine Mountain during Sherman's assault. Dr Joseph Gardner and Dr Benz, nearby signal corps members, heard enemy signals and read the news. A reporter in Ohio wired the scoop triggering code changes and a near hanging for the journalist. I R Murphy and Adam Johnson were among the battery crew that fired the fatal shot.

Polk Pine Mountain Sherman Joseph Gardner Signal Corps Benz Ohio I. R. Murphy Adam Johnson

Nervous Signatures Plague County Marriage Records

A reporter notes county clerk records show many brides tremble as they sign marriage license records. Officials report nearly all women say they are so nervous they cannot be sure they can sign, while men sign more steadily.

Colaumbus Tad

Ira Anderson Plans New Two Story Building on East 16th Street

Ira Anderson announces construction of a new two story structure to attach to the business block on East 16th Street. The plan shifts the stairway of the adjacent Short & Owen livery stable from west to east, widening it to span both buildings and expand access.

East 16Th Street Short & Owen Sixteenth Street Ira Anderson Anderson

Skeleton of tall Indian found near Seymour burial site

Workmen uncover a seven and a half to eight foot tall Indian skeleton near Seymour under the Tipton monument site. Bones in good condition. torso wrapped in mica like material. a breastbone hole suggests death in battle. burial shows prominence in his tribe.

Seymour Tipton Monument

Charles Adamson Plans Texas Move for Health

Charles Adamson, ex Monon agent here, now in Hammond, writes friends that he must move to Texas for health reasons. He is closing his business affairs and will depart soon to remain until his health improves.

Charles Adamson Monon Hammond Texas

Farmers Insurance Organization In Court Session

The Farmers Insurance organization was in session today in the circuit court room. The meeting drew a well attended audience and participants.

The Farmers Insurance Organization Circuit Court Room

Reverend Owen Away in July. Whitney to Fill Pulpit

In Rochester Michigan Rev. TL Owen and his family plan a July vacation. W A Whitney of Rochester will fill the pulpit during his absence. Whitney formerly led the Baptist church for several years and the congregation welcomes him for the month.

TL. Owen W. A. Whitney Rochester Michigan

Water shortage drains Jasonville supply amid drought

Water sold at 5 cents a gallon in Jasonville Indiana as a drought closes the city water plant and private wells operate sparingly. Water is being shipped from Terre Haute to meet demand.

Terre Haute Ind Jasonville Terre Hante

Justice Court Dismisses Suit In Beauty Courtroom Drama

Bloomington judge Justice Robinson ruled the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority not responsible for $23 claimed by Edward Andrews for carpentry on the annual dance. The suit, begun against the sorority, was instead against individual members, and the courtroom overflowed with coeds and spectators as testimony stretched late into the night.

Bloomington Ind Cocds Forest Avenue Simpson Robinson Justice Robinson Kappa Alpha Theta Edward Andrews Andrews Kappa Alpha Theta Sorouty Justice’s

Local Residents Return From Sanatorium Relapse Reported

Mrs Florence Crane recently treated at Martinsville Sanitarium for neuritis and acute rheumatism took rooms with Mrs Koetter at 1315 W Isth St where she relapsed and was moved to 1618 S H St The physician expects she can sit up in a few days with continued improvement Smith Johnson visiting family on South H St has returned to Martinsville Mrs Fred Splitgerber of Bedford visiting the Sears household on South Walnut has returned home Bloomington Telephone

Florence Crane Martinsville Sanitarium Koetter Wisth Street S. H Street Smith Johnson Harry Askew South H Street Martinsville Fred Splitgerber Bedford Fred Sears South Walnut Bloomington

Potato glut prompts charity plan in Minneapolis

One hundred thousand bushels of potatoes on the rails in Minneapolis may be donated to charities if railroads waive freight charges. A local produce firm formed a committee to meet railroad officials while old potato prices fell all day amid southbound new crop arrivals.

Minneapolis Minneapolis Produce Company

Calf Slaughter Ban Sought By Chamber Of Commerce

Washington June 12 The Chamber of Commerce plans to appeal to Congress for a law prohibiting calf slaughter to curb meat prices. Eminent physicians nationwide will testify on veal safety, with Argentina cited for age limits on cattle. The drive argues calf slaughter elevates meat prices and harms the U S status as a meat producer.

Washington Chamber of Commerce Congress Argentina Chamber United States

Roachdale Boys Discharged Over Indiana Child Labor Law

Several Roachdale boys who found work after school closed were ordered discharged by a state factory inspector. The boss was taken in charge for violating Indiana child labor law, ending their summer jobs.

Roachdale Indiana Cosport

Heitger Plans Move of Green House Near Brickyard

Theodore Heitger is moving a green house to a new site south of the city near the Heitger brickyard to gain space and enlarge the structure.

Theodore Heitger Heitger

Twinkles From the Bloomington Star

The column mocks progressive changes as Bloomington enters a dry era and autos replace hitchracks. Charles Stipp of Elwood arrives after his sister Mrs Dee Ray dies, with the note ending on a mortality in the family.

Charles Stipp Elwood Tuiday Dee Ray

Vacationing Miss Hazel Hutchinson Visits Indianapolis Relatives

Miss Hazel Hutchinson spends her vacation in Indianapolis visiting relatives and friends. Local truant officer L H E Payne, recently ill with rheumatism, shows slight improvement. Mrs. Robert Taylor and daughter Vivian travel to Jasonville to visit Mr Taylor's son Herman Taylor's family.

Miss Hazel Hutchinson Indianapolis Robert, Taylor Vivian Jasonville Mr.Taylor Gon Herman Stella Clipp Mrs Philipp Clipp

Purdue expert outlines hog production boosts on Indiana farms

Professor W W Smith of Purdue University argues for reducing hog losses from cholera and boosting per sow productivity to raise total hog numbers. He cites historical data on losses, recommends sanitary practices, better feed, exercise for breeding stock, larger litters, and careful selection of gilts to increase efficiency and lower costs.

Indiana W .W. Smith Purdue University Town Illinois Missouri Ltter

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