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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
7
In the Democratic primary, William Miller and George L. Tovey tied after a recount. Each received 80 votes in the ward, following disputed counts of mutilated ballots. A new election may be held around March 22 to decide the winner.
Rev Doyle Radcliff announces plans to erect a moderate wood frame church near the corner of 24th Street and Washington Avenue. He says the Regular Baptists of the city will use the new worshiping place.
Rhoda Wilfong filed suit in Lawrence Circuit Court for divorce from Morton B. Wilfong claiming absent financial support since October 7 1910 and November 22 1912 separation. She alleges minimal contributions of 7.50 and criticism of keeping children at home while their eldest son paid board. She seeks absolute divorce and proper relief.
Schuyler and John Hendricks joined relatives in Lafayette for the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hendricks. The gathering brought four additional sons and one daughter from nearby, plus two Hendricks from the city.
Morgan Barrett a 60 year old well known farmer one mile south of Harrodsburg died Friday evening from complications after a hand abrasion became infected. He was survived by his widow and one son and was a member of the Presbyterian church. Funeral services were held at Bloomington Presbyterian Church Sunday at eleven.
The Hendrickson family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during their son’s illness and death. They specially thank Dr. Short for assistance. Grandma Davis, living with her daughter Mrs Hat cher, sat up today after a painful fall Thursday caused bruising while walking about the house.
Albert Robbins a Southeastern Shops employee lost the second finger of his left hand Monday while removing a brake beam from a car. He was taken to Drs Freeland and Simpson for treatment and the injury was dressed.
Frank Jackson files suit in Lawrence Circuit Court against Southern Indiana Power Co claiming 300 acres were rendered unfit for cultivation by the Williams dam. He seeks 25000 dollars for land submerged and water conditions cited as unsafe for stock and unusable for pasture.
George R Wendling a renowned American orator will present a series of lectures in Stone City starting March 16 at the Stone City Opera House. The benefit event supports City Hospital and Wendling holds national acclaim as a lecturer.
Indianapolis March 2 Acting on Attorney General guidance and evidence from the Interstate Commerce Commission District Attorney W Miller will file suit tomorrow against the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railroad Company the Monon for violating the sixteen hour law There are 26 counts in the charge with a 500 fine per count if the Government prevails Miller also seeks 1000 for failure to report in one case The law requires reporting each time a trainman works more than sixteen consecutive hours Railroads statewide face similar federal charges on March 14 17 regarding safety appliances the sixteen cent law and the ashpan law
Burglars entered the Medora post office M C Wrights pool room Medora Milling Co J W McMillans grocery and J W Hamiltons hardware store. They took six to eight dollars from the post office plus stamps and left a mess in the McMillan grocery. The same suspects are suspected of earlier Tunnelton robberies.
Miss Beulah Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Clark recovered from an appendicitis operation at City Hospital and was released to her home this morning. Mr and Mrs John D Williams and daughter Margaret visited Col and Mrs V V Williams and returned home Sunday after visiting relatives.
Article reports a winter surge of cat pelts for sale with prices up to 50 dollars for a Persian and notes a market for cat skins. It describes how pelts are gathered, the methods used by some buyers, and varying beliefs about cats, including a view that cats protect against rats while others despise them.
Captain Schnarr of the local Salvation Army returns from his father's funeral after Michael Schnarr died at his Washington Indiana home from paralysis following a sapling injury. He was 69, died five days after the accident, and was buried at Lemon Chapel in Dubois County with son Oscar and son John noted among the survivors.
Mrs J C Duncan of Bloomington and Mrs W Newland of this city report to friends that their Hot Springs excursion has proved beneficial and they plan to return home in a week or two.
A new law limiting work hours for post office clerks and carriers goes into effect Tuesday. It reduces the business section deliveries from four trips to three and creates a new clerk in the local office. Deliveries outside the business section remain unchanged.
Police court records show Frank Floyd charged with intoxication amounting to 11 dollars and placed in jail before release.
Albert C. Potter is announced as a Republican primary candidate for Cleft of the City of Bedford. A stanch young Republican with excellent character, he would be elected and serve competently if nominated. He notes six years in the Regular Army, five in the Philippines, rising from private to First Sergeant.
A derailed box car on the B and O branch at Sandpit forced passengers to ride in a cement car and on the engine after the coach was diverted. Men crowded into the box car while women rode on the engine, and the mishap caused only minor damage with the trip continuing in uncertain comfort.
At 11 this morning officers Hinkle Ratliff and Dudley raided Lee Stuart drug store on the square, took the retail liquor license, and searched the premises for two hours. Four wagon loads of liquor, mostly whiskey with some wine, were taken to the jail. A search warrant signed by B F Adams alleged nonmedical storage. Stuart protested and asked Judge Miers to intervene. The case goes to Justice Simpson Robertson’s court.
Indiana correspondence from Cincinnati Enquirer reports judges of high courts privately threatening resignation or assault over proposed salary increases. The piece notes prior failed bids for a Supreme Court seat and asserts no public vows to quit unless pay rose, with one judge reportedly threatening to strike a Finance Committee member.
The Round Table Club will attend the matinee of the Blue Bird at Louisville next Thursday in a group, changing its usual program for this annual open meeting.
Temperance forces in Richland township Greene County filed a blanket remonstrance with 516 signatures, 434 needed for a majority. Bloomfield has been dry for nearly a decade. Wet forces filed to set a local option election date, prompting remonstrance. Drys in Worthington, now with a saloon, asked commissioners to name a date for Jefferson township vote.
Freddie the two year old son of Mr and Mrs William Hendrickson died at their home in Oolitic Sunday evening at 6 oclock after a brief illness of meningitis.
A five year old Kasper wandered away from the Rausch family on a Monon Railway trip from Lafayette to Chicago prompting a conductor to halt the train. His parents Mr and Mrs John Rausch miscounted their nine children and reported the boy missing. Police found Kasper and returned him to the parents before the journey continued to Chicago.
Mrs. Harry Hammersley of Williams, long seriously ill, has shown improvement after several days of illness.
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