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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
7
A powerful storm devastates Terre Haute with an estimated five hundred homes wrecked and numerous fatalities. The casualty list expands to Omaha and other nearby areas as The Frightful event claims lives including William Matherly, Mrs Griffith, Fred King and his family, Dr Ernest L More, James Brown, and many others.
A devastating cyclone swept Terre Haute injuring many residents and causing extensive property damage. Dozens are listed with injuries from minor to serious as fires broke out and critical structures collapsed. Rescue parties swarm debris while the scale of loss lingers unseen in shattered homes and factories.
Virgil Young, 30, was shot by his brother in law Green Patton, 35, during a country dance at Otis May home in Sanders twelve miles south of Bloomington. Patton fled. Young died at a city hospital. Sheriff Jones and deputies pursue Patton on first degree murder grounds.
A spontaneous event occurred Saturday at a local soft drink venue, drawing community members for an informal gathering. Attendees enjoyed casual activities and shared conversation in a relaxed setting. The event appeared to unfold without formal organization, showcasing local receptiveness to impromptu gatherings.
Three burglars attempted to rob the Williams store in Stonington on a payday night. The proprietor fired. a chase followed and the store was set ablaze, with the burglars escaping. Neighbors pursued but the flames consumed the building, leaving only two show cases saved. The motive appears to be burglary by professionals or locals amid a spate of recent crimes.
Elijah B. Ford seeks an absolute divorce from Alice Ford in Lawrence circuit court after eleven years of marriage. The complaint notes a marriage date of August 3, 1902 and separation on March 1, 1913, alleging temper problems and emotional neglect. Children Marie 10 Ruth 8 Henry 7 John 6 Alma 1 are named for custody.
A disturbance erupted Saturday evening in a South I street soft drink shop. A Mitchell man attacked a young lad and flashed a knife ripping holes in Harry Embree's clothes. A bystander intervened with a chair. The assailants were arrested for intoxication and fined.
A C White formerly of Bedford has suffered a stroke at his Cincinnati home and is in critical condition. He resided on North Q street and is father of Mrs. W. E. Kennedy and Ollie White of West 17th street.
On a quiet date the individual marked his 33rd birthday with observances noted in the local edition. Friends and colleagues sent wishes and small celebrations were held across several venues.
Neighbors and friends organized a noon dinner and a social prayer gathering Sunday to celebrate Linsey Kirkman's thirty third birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wes Cook and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Moore and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tannon, Mr. and Mrs. John Spoonmore, Mrs. Polley Potter, Lary Kirkman, Walter Adamson, Harry Turner, Lester Hays, Otis Turner, Rev. John Skeen, Leo Turner, Misses Mamie Gyger Ruby Pierce, Laura Bever of Bedford, James Pitman and Ora Kirkman of Terre Haute.
Joseph G. Phipps has resigned as superintendent of the Salem mills after several years in the role to accept a senior position with an Indianapolis based insurance company. He is a respected local figure with strong church and business ties, and his wife Mrs. Phipps, known for social charm and Matinee Musical work, is admired in the community. The town wishes the couple success in their new home in Frankfort.
Leétha Cobb fourteen year old daughter of Charles Cobb died Sunday morning at 7:30 at her Breckenridge road home after a lingering bout of tuberculosis. The remains were taken to French Lick for burial on Monday noon wain.
Mrs Elizabeth Diefendorf and Mahlon Rainbolt visited Miss Grace Pearson Sunday after she was taken ill at her store Friday and remains in a serious condition. Mrs Ralph Carter and children and Miss Lida Clipp spent Sunday with our grandmother at Leipsic.
Unusually pathetic deaths of Mrs Juda Cassada aged 24 and her six months old son occurred at Oolitic Sunday evening. Both ill with pneumonia and measles after two weeks of illness. Mrs Cassada survived by husband and a four year old daughter. Funeral Tuesday at noon with burial at Breckinridge.
Relatives of Tilden Smith and Lafayette Quires, drowned in White River two weeks ago while duck hunting, plan a dynamiting search between Sixteen Ford and Devil's Elbow after days of pole and hook work failed to locate the bodies. Workers expect the bodies may be lodged in a river drift and will continue examining banks down to the Williams dam with George Wolfe leading efforts.
Washington reports abnormal storm activity and large temperature swings across the country. A storm central over the Rocky Mountains will move northeast with rain, gales, and warmer air in the East and South early week, snow in the Northwest, followed by colder weather in the Midwest and Southwest. A second disturbance is expected in the Far West midweek, bringing rain and likely snow across northern districts and the Central Valleys, with higher temperatures preceding the system.
Mr and Mrs James Riley of Lamoin Ti Mrs Henry Bonwasser of New Albany Mrs T A Hopkins and Mrs W Harvey of this city travel to Paoli to spend the day with Mr and Mrs John P Riley of Paoli.
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