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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
4
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Farmers Insurance organization was in session today in the circuit court room. The meeting drew a well attended audience and participants.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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