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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
5
President Wilson addresses Congress urging immediate banking and currency reform. He argues for free enterprise, tariff adjustment, and public control of banking to empower business and credit, warning against delaying action and stressing duty and national duty.
Wes Carter of Jasonville visited relatives in the city on Sunday while Theodore Bell and family traveled to West Baden for a short visit.
A horse pulling a buggy bolted Sunday forenoon in the east side public square. It collided with a second buggy, tearing a wheel and throwing the horse to the brick pavement. A crowd gathered to view the incident.
Edgar Brundage 68 a prominent Indianapolis citizen and I O O F member died Sunday noon after heart trouble. His death followed a train illness after a visit with Hugh Whiting and family. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Indianapolis with Mrs Whiting and daughters present.
Sam Davis a stone worker and Ernest Blackburn a teamster clashed on the West Side public square near the Sherwood store Saturday night after an argument over an account. They fought in a businesslike fashion until bystanders separated them. Affidavits to be filed.
The American Bankers Association currency commission endorses the National Monetary Commission plan and urges a central bank under government influence. It favors a privately owned central institution controlled by the government to reduce political risk and safeguard money, while acknowledging Treasury options but noting elastic currency challenges.
William O'Dell, paroled convict, robbed Stickles Hotel proprietor of about $75 and valuables then fled to Michell. He was returned to Michigan City prison to serve the remainder of his sentence after drunken entry to the room. Recovery included $45, a watch, revolver and luggage.
Funeral services for Marie Carson Dulin aged 16 years 11 months were held Sunday at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Jasper Cain Heltonville with Rev. Eller presiding. Burial followed at Gilgal cemetery. Attending from the city were Dr. P. Hunter Mrs. M. W. Hunter Mesdames Simpson Summers Lake Donica Daugherty and Miss Snow alongside Mrs. Roberts Mitchell.
Angelo Thomas, an Italian resident near Oolitic, suffered severe foot injuries when a large wheel fell during duties at the P. M. and B. quarry. The foot and toes were mashed and he was removed to his home. Dr. Collins treated the injury.
Ira Turner died from injuries received at the McMillan and Son mill on Friday. The funeral was conducted at the M. E. church in Bartlettsville by Rev. J. Williams with services in charge of the Red Men. A large crowd attended.
Miss Helen Gray underwent an operation at her home on West 13th street for relief of appendicitis. Dr. J. R. Pearson assisted by Drs. Norman and Simpson performed the procedure. The patient was doing well that afternoon.
Loyse Fettic ten years old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Fettic drowned at a Walmer mill reservoir northeast of the city. He went there to play alone and was recovered from a shallow hole after a crowd assembled. The body was in the water about an hour and a half. Coroner T L Harris investigated as Davy Doane first reported the tragedy. Burial occurred in Plainville, Daviess County.
Miss Nellie May Haverly and Fred Davis wed quietly Saturday at 8 PM at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. T. J. Owen officiating. Witnesses were Perry Wright and T. H. Owens. bridesmaid home and job noted. couple to live in the city and on a Red Cross area farm. Charles A. Denny of Shoals buys city property to move.
John Blevins an eleven year old boy in the custody of the Board of Children's Guardians has been living with relatives. A probation officer moved him Monday to John Woody, east of the city, where he will reside. Other items include Henry Brown fined $1 and costs for intoxication with associating dismissed, Kattie Clendenon's prostitution charge dismissed, Isaac Bush fined $10 and ten days jail for associating. Mr and Mrs L D Owens and Capt T J Box of Indianapolis visit the city guests of Mr and Mrs A J Lee.
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