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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
2
Hannah Leonard filed for divorce in Lawrence circuit court alleging Arlice Leonard abused her with intoxication and curses, slapped her, failed to provide support, and left her to work as a domestic. The suit was filed Tuesday through her attorney Fred N. Fletcher.
Three cars of a Monon extra derailed at Logan early Wednesday causing hours of delay. The show train was held at Bloomington until 4 50 this morning and the south bound accommodation reached the city thirty minutes late.
Mayor John G. Harris signed the Southern Indiana Power Company franchise ordinance. He stated it will benefit the community and attract other industries, noting little opposition and that it becomes law after legal publication in the Evening World.
Engineers on the proposed Swansville to Indianapolis electric line have reached Bloomfield. The route will pass Petersburg Washington Elnora Bloomfield Worthington Spencer Gosport Paragon with a Martinsville junction for Indianapolis. Samuel T. Tusull of Commonwealth Bison Company teams with H M Bsyilesby Co and Leonisville in the project. Mrs R B Leonard visits her sister Mrs Orin Barnett at Franklin, and Barnett hosts a series of parties in the honor.
Della H Knight, by attorneys Underwood and Underwood, files suit in Lawrence circuit court against Southern Indiana Power for damages from a Williams area dam causing water to back up and overflow sixty acres of land valued at 150 dollars per acre. damages sought total five thousand dollars.
Dr F C McCoy and Miss Epsie Bridwell, both of this city, were married Tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock in the county clerk's office by Elder G W Murphy. The ceremony was a complete surprise to relatives and friends. They will reside in Bedford.
In Columbus Indiana sixty Shelby County men were examined and a jury impaneled for the Rufus Clarke murder trial. The panel includes John W. Jantz and others. Trial is expected to last about fifteen days with orders to stay together. Witnesses describe Charles McQuaid’s fatal wounds and neighbor Mrs Webb Spencer recounts the scene.
The transcript of Chancy Carr, an Oolitic man, was received in circuit court on Wednesday. He faces assault and battery with intent to kill for an incident on Third Street in Oolitic where he allegedly struck Smiley, knocking out a tooth. The charge may be reduced to assault and battery.
The Baldwin Locomotive Company will start a big plant project at Indiana Harbor Hammond Indiana. The facility costs about five million dollars and opens with five thousand workers, planned to rise to twelve to fifteen thousand as operations scale. Output aims at thirty locomotives weekly once fully running. The 370 acre site is bordered by Cline avenue Baltimore terminal line Parrish avenue and the Chicago Lake Shore and South Bend line. A fence enclosing the tract last summer cost twenty thousand dollars.
Gilbert Pierce of Linton and Mabel Chenault of Oolitic were married at 1:20 PM by Rev. John Williams at his North S Street home. The groom enjoys local popularity and the bride, a former telephone exchange operator in Oolitic, well regarded by many friends.
Mrs J S Miller of Indianapolis and Mrs William Benham of New Albany return home after visiting uncles William and FE J Moore and other relatives.
A city group of music lovers gathered Tuesday at First Methodist Church for Louis Martin’s flood relief recital. Performances included the Girls Glee Club of B H, Mrs. Cosner, Mrs. Winstandley, Miss Webb, Dr. Carey, and Helen Gibson. The event raised funds for flood victims but lacked proper ticket handling. A separate note reports William Medlock cited to appear in circuit court for assault with intent to rape a girl under sixteen, with bond set at $500.
Sullivan Indiana voters upheld the dry column in a local option election winning by a 128 majority. The split by wards showed First 16 votes Second 41 Third 71 as turnout was lighter than expected and the election remained quiet.
Relatives of Frank L. Rariden of the American Express force surprise him with a six o'clock chicken dinner. The lights were out on arrival and the party included music games and several nice presents. Harry E. Askew is ill at home on South H Street.
A female resident is charged in a case carried over from Mitchell naming William Medleck as a defendant. The proceedings involve alleged misconduct and legal action continues in the receiving jurisdiction.
Miss Ruby Day, a member of the class of trained nurses, graduated Monday night from Ravenwood Hospital in Chicago. Commencement was held at the Presbyterian church on Cullom and West Hermitage Ave with Mrs. Jesse M. Day traveling to Chicago for the ceremonies.
A report describes a 20 foot long snake in Bloomington tied to the Gentry show. A separate python brought by a snake man for a traction side show cost about $1000 and arrived from Africa. The monster requires four men to lift and is kept boxed when not on display.
Nat Stultz who had been jailed for failure to pay court ordered family support was released Monday afternoon on his own recognizance after promising to pay the required amount. He has a history of failing to pay and remains under a suspended sentence.
The Omaha chapter disputes stories claiming relief work by the Red Cross has met goals. Officials defend aid efforts and urge verification of figures cited in related broadcasts and articles.
Relief funds totaling 1.25 million cover tornado insurance, supplies, labor, and hospital services for Omaha cyclone victims. Cash gifts total 470000 with Nebraska and New York contributions. San Francisco sent 85 dollars per an editor’s note. Red Cross did not aid as expected. local donors raise 100000+ for rebuilding and loan relief. Clothing, edibles, and food supplies pour in from city and state, with Clean Up Day contributing 10000.
A fire on East 18th street Tuesday morning led to the hose wagon crashing through a jammed station door. Firemen forced the wagon free just in time as a portion of the door and frame was torn away. A new, better door is expected to be installed.
A group of EDTA attendees plan to motor to Brownstown on Monday for an alumni banquet at the town venue. The event gathers former students and local supporters for a reunion dinner and program.
Mr and Mrs Sears and Mr and Mrs Owens of 12th street attended the Alumni Banquet in Grownstown Monday night. Sears and Owens are graduates of Townstown school. It was the first banquet since 1898 with unusual efforts and a large turnout from Browns town for a sumptuous banquet and a glorious evening.
Attorney Milton L. Clawson files in circuit court for William Arthur Fox a flood damages claim arising from White River diversions and obstructions by Kingan & Co Beveridge Vapor Co and Eckhouse. Fox cites 1600 dental fixtures and 750 furniture losses with riverbank properties noted.
Tuesday afternoon Lizzie Taylor entered a guilty plea in Justice Iseminger's court to assault and battery and was fined one dollar plus costs.
James W. Anderson of Bedford and Jean Smith Currie of Bedford have been issued a marriage license.
Mrs Annie Therd attended the Bedford anniversary event honoring her mother Mrs Jacob Wallheiser Blooming ton World. Mrs George McMillan is ill at home on North Wi street. Mrs Clifford Craig of West 6th street is troubled by lung illness. Walter and Alexander Adamson from near Caxton ware are mentioned. Wednesday.
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