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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1913

Page

6

McQuaid Murder Trial Opens With Jury-Finding Struggles

In Columbus Indiana this week J Rufus Clarke faces murder charges in Jennings county case. Two special venires of twenty five failed to produce a jury and a third venire from Shelby county was ordered. Special Judge Donaker considers alibi defense and calls for Henry Romine to testify.

Columbus Ind J. Rufus Clarke North Vernon Charles John McQuaid Jennings County Bartholomew Shelby County Wickens John W. Donaker Romine Donaker Henry Romine Charles McQuaid Indiana State Prison Clarke Wiliam Major Charles Major James Tyler Marion County

Local man Cameron to become Chicago railway cashier

A. C. Cameron, a bill clerk for two years in the Chicago Terre Haute and Southeastern railway local office, has accepted the cashier position at the company’s Chicago headquarters and left for Chicago Sunday. His colleagues honored him with a gold ring and best wishes.

A. C. Cameron Chicago, Terre Haute and Southeastern Railway Bill Chicago Mr. Cameron

Birth Announcement: George W. Thompson

Born to Mr and Mrs Richard Thompson of Dark Hollow Wednesday a son named George W. announced in the local news brief.

Richard Thompson Dark Hollow Wednesday George W

Mrs Will Sider Returns Home After Visit

Mrs Will Sider visiting her aunt Mrs Wed Mitchell in the city has returned home from Williams where she visited her ailing grandmother.

Will Sider City Wed Mitchell Williams

Mrs Lackman and Daughter Visit Medora Relatives

Mrs William Lackman and her daughter Lucille visited relatives in Medora this evening connecting with family and friends in the town.

William Lackman Lucille Medora

Lee Paxton Makes Morning Trip to Terre Jlagate

Lee Paxton traveled to Terre Jlagate this morning on professional business, meeting local officials and discussing project timelines amid unsettled conditions. The visit appears aimed at advancing planned developments and securing cooperation for forthcoming initiatives.

Lee Paxton Terre Jlagate

Evening concert features United Choirs under Rudolf Heyne

Read Moores Latha Atwokh before the program and hear Pa a dices and Peri sung by the United Choirs with Rudolf Heyne directing on Masath.

Moores Latha Atwokh Pa‘adices Peri United Choirs Rudolf Heyne Masath

Addison Glazner in Williams City Visit Saturday

Addison Glazner of Williams was seen in the city on Saturday as he visited local sites and interacted with residents during a brief stop.

Addison Glazner Williams

Bedford Visit By Doctor and Mrs Batman

Dr and Mrs Fred Batman have been at Bedford visiting Mrs J B Duncan sister of Dr Batman who has been quite ill in Bloomington World.

Fred Batman Bedford J. B. Duncan Bloomington World

Baker couple arrive from Joplin to make Hopkins cottage home

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Baker arrive from Joplin Missouri to reside in the Hopkins cottage on West 20th Street. They take over the vacated residence formerly occupied by Mrs. Marshall Smith.

John L. Baker Joplin Hopkins Cottage West 20Th Street Marshall Smith

New Acts Arrive in Clerk’s Office for Knox County Officials

The 1913 legislature acts in bound 1132 page green cloth volume arrived Monday at Clerk Stalker’s courthouse office. Stalker will distribute copies to city county and township officials including trustees councilmen commissioners assessors and all attorneys. A few extras may be given to those with urgent need but supply is limited.

Stalker Court House Knox County

Dinner Guests of Governor to Oregon War Dept Orders

Capt and Mrs Theodore Dillon were guests of Mr and Mrs J H Underwood in Indianapolis. They will visit Pittsburg with grandparents then return to Indianapolis for dinner with Gov and Mrs Samuel Ralston. They depart Sunday for Portland Oregon as orders revoke Capt Dillon’s Chattanooga assignment and send him to Oregon.

Theodore Dillon J. H. Underwood West 13Th Street Indianapolis

Watsons Visit Houston Family in Heltonville

Mr and Mrs George Watson returned from a brief visit with Mrs Watsons parents Mr and Mrs Ollie Houston in Heltonville.

George Watson Mrs .Watson Ollie Houston Heltonville

Texas town declares rain showers in response to prayers

A Texas community announces showers after prayers for rain, signaling a cautious public response to weather concerns. The Globe Democrat notes the narrative will be handled carefully in Ohio and Indiana.

Texas Ohio Indiana Globe Democrat

Nurse Mrs Harris Visits Williams to Care for Patient

Mrs. Robert Harris, a trained nurse, traveled to Williams on Thursday to care for a patient for several weeks.

Robert Harris Williams

Veteran Arthur Fullen Visits Friends After Flood Loss

Arthur Fullen of Ft Ritner spends a few days with friends after losing everything in the flood. The old veteran, noted for prior service, seeks respite and support during this difficult period.

Arthur Fullen Ft. Ritner Mr. Fullen

Charm ing Reception For Maccabees Annex Members

Mrs. O. C. Shoulty keeper of records of Bedford Hive No. 31 Ladies of the Maccabees hosted a charming reception Monday at her South Street home to mark the hive’s first anniversary. The rooms were crowded with members and friends, red white and black decor, ice cream cake mints nuts and grape juice served, and Miss Edith Benzel performed several instrumental numbers.

O. C. Shoulty Bedford Ladies of the Maccabees South Street Edith Benzel

Indiana to meet All Filipino baseball team

Indiana University plans a pre season clash with the All Filipino team, likely two games in Bloomington and Indianapolis. The Filipinos and 14 fastest players from the Philippines and United States would start a tour including 12 games in Japan and around 50 in the United States.

Bloomington Indianapolis Philippines United States Japan

John F. Kutchback Recovers From Serious Pneumonia

John F. Kutchback is convalescing after a serious attack of bronchial pneumonia. He remains under care and is improving steadily.

John F. Kutchback

Local News Briefs on Typhoid Case and Newborn Daughters

Charlie Spurgeon remains confined at home on A street due to typhoid fever. A daughter named Roberta Marcela was born to Mr and Mrs Elza Smith of Williams on Thursday. Another daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Otis Simpson at the Frank Owen farm on Saturday morning.

Charlie Spurgeon Elza Smith Williams, Thursday Roberta Marcela Otis Simpson Frank Owen Farm

Local man delays move to Medford for business interests

D A McCurdy planned to relocate his family to Medford Oregon but will stay in his current city through the summer because of business ties at Williams.

D .A. McCurdy Medford Oregon Williams

Grand Chapter Eastern Star members return home

Mrs. S. I. Keach Mrs. Jasper Wyman and Mrs. Frank Graves have completed attendance at the Grand Chapter meeting of the Eastern Star in Indianapolis and returned home this morning.

S. I. Keach Jasper Wyman Frank Graves The Eastern Star Indianapolis

Ed Miller Ill With Measles at Home North of City

A brief report states Ed Miller is seriously ill at his home north of the city due to measles. No further details are provided.

Ed Miller

Daughter born to Mr and Mrs King in North H street

A daughter was born Saturday night to Mr and Mrs Joan King of North H street.

Joan King North H Street Saturday Night

Mrs Chas Davidson Exits for Paoli Visit

Mrs Chas Davidson and her daughter Ada Katharine departed this morning for Paoli to visit Mr and Mrs Albert Davidson.

Chas. Davidson Ada Katharine Paoli Albert Davidson

Master Kenneth Chastain Guest Of Cornwell Family

Master Kenneth Chastain of Campbellsburg is the guest of his uncle James Cornwell and other relatives in this city.

Kenneth Chastain Campbellsburg James Cornwell

Mr and Mrs John Thomas Move Rooms in Terre Haute

Mr and Mrs John Thomas who have been making their home at Terre Haute will have rooms with Mr and Mrs W E Cannedy.

John Thomas Terre Haute W. E. Cannedy

Orleans Couple Guests Of Local Residents On West 12th Street

Mr and Mrs Earl Teagarden and their daughter Ruth from Orleans visited Dr and Mrs M E Matox on West 12th street last Saturday.

Earl Teagarden Ruth Orleans M. E. Matox West 12Th Street

Mitchell cousins attend funeral of Adamson child

Ralph and Wayne Mitchell, Indiana University students, attended the funeral of their cousin, the child of Mr and Mrs Adamson, and returned to Bloomington Sunday night.

Ralph and Wayne Mitchell Indiana University

Mrs Faglinn Visits Parents at Sticalz With Sons

Mrs George Faglinn accompanied by her two children George and Jester traveled to Sticalz this morning to visit her parents.

George Faglinn George Jester Sticalz

Malaria Transmission and Quinine as Preventive Measure

The text describes malaria parasites growing in blood, the chill as new parasites form, and how chronic relapsing malaria complicates eradication. It argues for continuous quinine treatment to fully cure the disease, plus arsenic and iron, and notes Italy's success with combined mosquito control and affordable quinine access reducing malaria rates.

Koch Italy

Reverend Reynolds Returns Home After City Visit

Rev. F. W. Reynolds of Tunnelton, who stayed with relatives in the city Monday night, returned to his home this morning.

F. W. Reynolds Tunnelton

Local Officials and Residents Change Homes

William Ismbree former county commissioner moved from Bryants ville to the Oscar Hartley property on West 13th street. Miss Bessie Dubber returns to Bloomington after a brief visit with her parents Rev. and Mrs. A. E. B. Dubber on North Street.

William Ismbree Bryantsville Oscar Hartley West 13Th Street Bessie Dubber Bloomington Rev Mrs A. EB. Dubber North Street

John Johnson Takes Job in French Lick Appointment

John Johnson has traveled to French Lick to take up new employment duties. He will join a local firm and begin work immediately, contributing his experience to the company's operations in the town.

John Johnson French Lick

Mrs Bright Convalescing and Chicago Guest Visits

Mrs John Bright of South I Street is convalescing from a recent illness. Mrs Guss Dickerson of Chicago is visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Reed on West 16th Street.

John Bright South I Street Guss Dickerson Chicago Robert Reed West 16Th Street John Wakefield Louisville J. R. Voris

Mrs Skerd and Children Return Home From Visit

Mrs U S Skerd and her children returned home Sunday afternoon after visiting her mother Mrs J Wallheiser on West 17th Street.

U. S. Skerd J. Wallheiser

Illness Update In Lafayette Area Family

Lorene Knight, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elza Knight on South H street, is improving from typhoid fever. Mrs James Richards who visited her son Charles Richards returned to Lafayette with Miss Mabel Richards.

Lorene Elza Knight South H Street James Richards Charles Richards Lafayette Mabel Richards

Williams Family Visits Col Will iam s in Indianapolis Return

Mr and Mrs John D Williams and daughter Margaret spent several days with Col and Mrs V V Williams at West 16th Street and returned to Indianapolis Sunday.

John D. Williams Margaret Col V. V. Williams West 16Th Street Indianapolis

Armstr ons Move From Underwood Property to Malott Cottage

Mr and Mrs Quincy Armstrong relocate from the Underwood property to the Walter Malott cottage located on South H Street in a confirmed move.

Quincy Armstrong Underwood Walter Malott H Street

Delbert Wray Visits Sister in South Street

Delbert Wray visited his sister Mrs. Charles Crawford on H Street and has returned to Zelma.

Delbert Wray Charles Crawford H Street Zelma

Miss Kihel Kinser Returns Home From Bloomington Visit

Miss Kihel Kinser has returned home after a several day visit with relatives in Bloomington.

Kihel Kinser Bloomington

Miss Anna Greer Visits Martinsville Friends

Miss Anna Greer who visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bailey at Martinsville has returned home.

Anna Greer Robert Bailey Martins‘ville

Child Bruised by Horse Near Bryantsville Road

The eighteen months old grandson of Andy Lantz on Bryantsville road southwest of the city was kicked by a horse Thursday evening. It is believed the child ran to the animal and grabbed its leg. Dr. Pearson treated the injury.

Andy Lantz Bryantsville Road Pearson

Sullivan Accepts Gas Franchise Offer in Sullivan Indiana

J B Fil bert of the Linton Gas Company announced an acceptance with Mayor Hoover. Gas will cost $1 per 1000 feet. Main extensions begin within six months with four miles of mains in the city within one year.

Sullivan Ind J. B. Filbert Linton Gas Company Hoover

Twinkles From the Bloom And Market Strawberry Line

Readable fragments describe tri colored strawberries arriving at market. A reflective note questions a Princeton Eagles raid and mentions a jailer stereotype and liquor reference. The text blends stray phrases with informal speculation on voting, circus attendance, and legal actions.

Miss Nellie Malott Visits Green Castle Cousin

Miss Nellie Malott attended the state meeting of the O EB O at Indianapolis last week and stopped in Greencastle for a visit with her cousin Mrs Fay. Hamilton and family returned home Sunday.

Nellie Malott O. EB Indianapolis Greencastle Fay. Hamilton

Timber land deed filed for 80 acres at courthouse

The deed conveying the Buhhanan timber land to Robert Murdock was Friday placed on the records at the courthouse. The price for the eighty acres was $15,150. Commissioner Calvin Faris signed the document.

Buhhanan Robert Murdock Calvin Faris Court House

Loading of Large Stone Car in Local Rail Yard

The Consolidated Stone Company plans to load a 200,000 capacity car in the city in a few days. Car No. 6886 of the P. & IL. E. line weighs 74,000 pounds empty, following a recent loading at a local stone mill.

The Consolidated Stone Company

Appendicitis Operation At City Hospital

Mrs Philip Harris underwent an appendicitis operation at City Hospital Friday. Surgeons Pearson Mattox and Norman performed the procedure. The patient was reported doing well late Friday afternoon. Mrs Bent George of Oolitic visits the Howells on South G Street. Miss Murphy and daughter visited Mr and Mrs Kayden Waller and returned to Bloomington.

Philip Harris City Hospital Pearson, Mattox and Norman

Visit Highlights Etter Family at Gyger Home

Mr and Mrs Walter Etter of Heltonville visited Mr and Mrs William Gyger on South Street on Sunday. Etter and son Elmer returned home Sunday night leaving Blanche and William for a week long visit.

Walter Etter Heltonville Wm. Gyger South Street

Curtis Bass of Mitchell Visits City on Business

Curtis Bass of Mitchell was in the city on Tuesday for business purposes.

Curtis Bass Mitchell A. I. Elmore Huron

A. I. Elmore Involved in Local Huron Incident

A. I. Elmore of Huron appears in a recently reported local incident with sparse details. The fragment suggests Elmore's involvement in a case or event unfolding in the community context.

Inauguration Guests Return Home From DePauw Visit

Rev and Mrs J F OHaver attended the DePauw University inauguration in Greencastle with Dr and Mrs Post as guests and have since returned home.

J. F. O’haver DePauw University Greencastle Post

Mrs Paris Lay Stricken by Typhoid Illness

Mrs Paris Lay is reported ill with typhoid fever, affecting daily activities and prompting medical attention. The brief notes the illness in a local community update without further details on treatment or outcome.

Paris Lay

John Wright Improves After Weeklong Illness

John Wright of West 9th Street has shown improvement after being ill for a week. He is receiving care and his condition is stabilizing.

John Wright West 9Th Street

Mrs R S Duncan Convalesces After Illness

Mrs R S Duncan has been seriously ill for three weeks and is now convalescing under care and monitoring.

Lawrenceport man moves into Torphy property on Fast 17th

Mr. odd of Lawrenceport has moved into the Torphy property on Fast 17th street.

Odd Lawrenceport Torphy Fast 17Th Street

Mr and Mrs Tiffney Visit Family in New Albany

Mr and Mrs Tiffney of New Albany spent Sunday with their son Bert Tiffney on North I Street. Also notes a sale at 1163 West 16th Street including a go cart and other furniture. Mrs Mallie Walker Thompson of Columbus visits her parents on West 17th Street.

Mrs. Tiffney New Albany Bert Tiffney I Street West 16Th Street Mallie Walker Thompson of Columbus Mrs Robert. Walker West 17Th Street

Henry Chasteen Transfers Inheritance rights

Henry Chasteen of Lawrence County transfers rights to Frances M. Brinigar of Lawrence County in a formal agreement detailing property or estate settlement between the parties.

Henry Chasteen Lawrence County I Frances M. Brinigar

Mrs. Herman Boyd and daughter guests of L street host

Mrs. Herman Boyd and her daughter are guests of her mother, Mrs. L. J. Bex L Street, for a period of unidentified duration.

Herman Boyd L. J. Bex

Son of Sol Greer Stricken by Tuberculosis

The son of Sol Greer, living in the northern part of the city, is seriously ill with tuberculosis.

Sol Greer

Mrs Pete Thelan Recovers at Home in South H Street

Mrs Pete Thelan, previously seriously ill, has improved and can assist with light duties at her residence on South H Street.

Pete Thelan South H. Street

Jonathan Todd Improves Slightly After Sickness at Home

Jonathan Todd, who has been seriously ill at his home at 6th and S streets, is slightly better. Members of the neighborhood report his condition as improving but fragile as doctors monitor his recovery.

Jonathan Todd 6Th and S Streets

Beem Couple Returns From Wedding Trip

Mr and Mrs William Ryan Beem have returned from their wedding trip and will stay with Mrs Bridgie Beem until they can take possession of their home on M street.

William Ryan Beem Bridgie Beem M Street

Carrie Melter Returns to Chicago After Visit

Miss Carrie Melter returns to Chicago following a visit to her sister Mrs. Charles Owens on West 14th Street.

Carrie Melter Chicago Charles Owens West 14Th Sreet

Change at Politic Exchange Operator Post

Miss Mabel Chenault resigns as operator and is replaced by Miss Trythema Byers at the politic exchange in a standard staff transition.

Mabel Chenault Politic Exchange Trythema Byers

Mrs Henry Pearson Hosts Thimble Party Wednesday

Mrs Henry P Pearson will entertain a company Wednesday afternoon at her home on O street with a thimble party.

Henry P. Pearson O Street

Miss Cora Pitman Recuperates At Home On 15th Street

Miss Cora Pitman has rested at home on 15th Street for a week and is slowly recovering.

Cora Pitman 15Th Street

Miss Hattie Cosner Returns From Indianapolis Visit

Miss Hattie Cosner visited her brother O. M. Cosner and family in Indianapolis and has now returned home.

Hattie Cosner O. M. Cosner Indianapolis

Mrs Kern and Children Visit Relatives in City

Mrs. Fred Kern and her two children William and Herschal of Oelith are spending a few days with relatives in the city.

Fred Kern William and Herschal Oelith

Mrs Amanda Wolf Visits Sisters in Kentucky

Mrs Amanda Wolf of Somerset Kentucky is a guest of her sisters Mrs K D Owens and Mrs A D Pless.

Amanda Wolf Somerset, Ky K. D. Owens A. D. Pless

Death of Ruth Adamson Four Year Old

Ruth, the four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Adamson, died Thursday afternoon at 2:30 of brain fever. Funeral services will be held Saturday forenoon at 10 from the Adamson home. Burial will be at Green Hill Cemetery.

Ruth Walter Adamson Green Hill

Bonfires in Alley Prompt City Police Action

Police responded in the west part of the city Thursday night to chase several boys who built bonfires in an alley endangering nearby property. They face prosecution if the practice continues.

Funeral Sunday Afternoon for Mrs Cynthia Davis

The funeral for Mrs. Cynthia Davis who died at her son William L. Davis’s home 922 O Street will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock. Burial will be at Green Hill. She is survived by two daughters Mrs. Charles Pace and Mrs. Jacob Bock and one son William J. Davis.

Cynthia Davis William L. Davis O Street Green Hill

Visitor Miss Louise Thornton Honored by Mrs Jesse Gordon Ray

Miss Louise Thornton visiting Hast is the guest of Mrs Jesse Gordon Ray at Bridgewood New Jersey.

Louise Thornton Jesse Gordon Ray Bridgewood New Jersey

Mitchells Visit Relatives Tuesday

Mr and Mrs Frank Mitchell of Mitchell visited Mollie Conklin and Mrs James Bell, the latter's sister, on Tuesday in a family gathering.

Frank. Mitchell Mitchell Mollie Conklin James Bell

Family moves to new home on West 20th Street

Harry McCune relocates his family from the Pitman property on N Street to the Charlie Gainey property on West 20th Street.

Harry McCune Pitman Charlies Gainey West 20Th Street

Mrs Goodrow and children return from Pennsylvania visit

Mrs. William Goodrow and her children James and Dorothy have come back home after visiting relatives in Pennsylvania.

William Goodrow James Dorothy Pennsylvania

New Grandson Born to Dr and Mrs Elmer Jones

Mrs Wesley Hoppingarner and Mrs Clara Jones are in Shoals to meet their new grandson, the child born to Dr Elmer Jones and his wife last Saturday.

Wesley Hoppingarner Clara Jones Shoals Elmer Jones

Mrs H P Radley Returns From Visit To Bloomington

Mrs H P Radley, guest of Mrs George Dodd, has returned to Bloomington after a visit.

H. P. Radley George Dodd Bloomington

McDaniel Cosner Family to Return Home from St. Petersburg

Mr and Mrs Geo W McDaniel and Mrs Frank Cosner and daughter Francs who spent the winter at St. Petersburg expect to leave Wat place Thursday on their homeward journey.

Geo. W McDaniel Frank Cosner Francs St. Petersburg Wat Place

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Ally Venire C. Shoulty Maccabees Charles Dodd St. Louis ING Star Princeton Bent George Oolitic Henry Howell South G Street Dnughter Goed Fred Giles Caney Boyd Lottie Payettaville
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