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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
3
Alonzo Summers a local junk buyer has vanished from his home. His daughter Liszzis Schoffstoll reports the shack left in order, with clues suggesting he did not leave by plan. A break in last night yielded stolen revolvers and valuables, fueling fears of foul play.
At the district medical association meeting held in the city, Dr. H. Emery was elected president and Dr. Leach of New Albany was chosen secretary. The gathering drew strong attendance from physicians across the district.
The Bloomington World notes Robert H. Harris, a theatrical manager, plans an opera house in Bedford amid his Princess theatre project. He says big companies dominate now as cheaper, high quality shorts replace older repertory, with theaters thriving on 5 cent and 1 cent shows. Also mentions Miss Brockaway's return to Vermont.
Officials announce new strict enforcement of weights and measures across all outlets. Inspections will target accuracy of scales, labels, and tare weights to protect consumers. Actions include fines, closures, and compliance notices for violations. Local authorities urge businesses to review packaging and pricing now.
City visit of A. W. Bruner from the State Pure Department announces strict enforcement of a new weights and measures law. Vendors must sell by accurate measurement for all items, including berries and ice. Housekeepers urged to weight household goods and use proper scales to curb dishonest dealers.
A joyful surprise party was held Thursday night at Miss Ethel Haskett's home for her 19th birthday. Guests included Lola Martin Nellie Johnson Glenn Root Maggie Huff Grace Root Susie Hert Ethel Haskett Orin Martin Jesse Bruce Raymond Haskett Roy Carter Everett Cline Mr and Mrs Tobe Cline Mrs Ben Rodler Curt Greer and others. Ice cream and cake were served and the evening featured music and games. Ethel received many beautiful and useful gifts and well wishes for future birthdays.
Will Walker of Bloomington is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Walker at West 17th Street.
Bedford Indiana 1913 reports Policeman Charles Clark resigning May 1 to take a telegraph position in Indianapolis. He cited debt illness and a desire to pay obligations including his daughter’s medical expenses. He left after informing city officials and warning of a frame up against him.
Paoli Indiana May 1 Paoli township votes dry by 219 majority in today’s option election. Dry supporters faced a poor organization and no doubt weather favored farmers who back their cause despite expectations of weaker turnout.
Bedford imposes strict legal duties on health records with fines for noncompliance. Marriages must be reported within three days to the county circuit clerk. Deaths births and contagious disease cases must be recorded by health officers. Fines escalate with repeated violations by physicians or midwives.
A playful collection of Midwest columns and quips notes jokes about fortunes and habits. It references a tiger returning like a cat and warns about underage smoking laws. It also mentions painting in town houses and cautions about bait and fishing tactics.
Flood washed away ballast on the Monon line between Clear Creek and Harrodsburg delaying traffic. An extra crew speeds ballast work under Road Master Cornwell. Gosport track and White River bridge reinforced. main line south of Harrodsburg remains slow orders with poor bed conditions. Thirteen stone bridges intact. line now usable to National Quarry.
In Sullivan Indiana on May 1 Dirry Township voted wet by 102 majority, down from 240 two years earlier. Nine saloons operate in Shelburn and three in Farmersburg within the township, and every Shelburn precinct went wet. The day was ideal and no disturbances occurred as autos ferried voters to the polls.
Card of Thanks from Mrs. John Hyde and family expresses gratitude for sympathy. Also cites a Mississippi Representative Sisson speech in the house declaring support for war, noting Mississippi’s Spanish-American War troop shortfall and recruitment efforts referenced by the Muncie Press.
Mr and Mrs Grant McBride and daughter Kate have completed a ten day visit with Mrs Mc Bride’s parents Mr and Mrs John Wodruff and returned to their home in Indianapolis.
Mr. and Mrs. George W. McDaniel and their daughter Mrs. Frank Cosner with granddaughter Frances return home Friday from St. Petersburg Florida where they spent the winter. Mr McDaniel has built a winter home at St. Petersburg.
The B and O S W bridge at Lawrenceburg washed out 1240 feet long with 820 feet of steel swept away. West of Lawrenceburg other bridges were lost but re opened after two weeks of light service between Cincinnati and St Louis via Louisville. Reconstruction faced high Miami river stages and swift current yet 6000 workers and heavy equipment completed main line reopening within three weeks of recession.
The east bank mill at Shoals once known as Bustard Roost is being dismantled to make way for cottage sites. Built before the Civil War, it housed families and hosted travelers at a tavern. Rumors of Civil War era conspirators linked to Knights of the Golden Circle surfaced after boxes of war supplies were found in the river. Bowles, Milligan, and Horsey were arrested in Indianapolis for treason.
In a Clarke murder trial, Jaymes Pyler testified for five hours with cross examination by Seba A. Barnes. Pyler claimed Clarke discussed plans to obtain about 3,900 from the McQuaid brothers and elaborated during defense. Henry Romine testified for the defense as the state readies its case’s end and the defense prepares to begin.
Lizzie Burton sold the property at 12th and T streets to Alexander Scott. Willian Benzel Sr. plans a house foundation at old 4th and M streets. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Louis Roberts West Asth street Thursday. The daughter of Frank Stoffer on North L street has bronchitis. Mrs Clarence Jackson and Mrs Stephen Baum returned from Bloomfield after attending the Christian church district convention as delegates from Jeatherwood church. Mr and Mrs George P Parks visiting daughter Miss Mary in Cincinnati. Mrs Homer Crawford, ill on North R street, is improving. Beulah Adamson of Williams visits cousin Miss Mary Rariden at Lill Top farm. Maude Potter, recently with her mother, Mrs Josephine Potter, has returned to Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs Frank Holland and daughter Louise returned from St Petersburg Florida. John Bright improving property on South F street with a second story.
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