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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
6
The weather forecast predicts a warm spell around May 2 followed by thunderstorms moving eastward. Major storm peaks are expected May 4 to 6 with cooling afterward, earthquakes noted during seismic periods, and a late May storm week with rising temperatures by month end.
The new vocational law starts next September and applies to city town and rural schools in Indiana. It funds trades domestic science agriculture and home economies with a county expert farming agent via Purdue University. The Indiana Bankers Association hosts a June conference in Indianapolis to review the law and rural life topics with national speakers. Andrew Smith, 501 Chamber of Indianapolis, will distribute copies of the law and program.
Corydon Republic reports a new truancy law mandating that children under sixteen must attend school through fifth grade. It prohibits employment during school hours, adds duties for truant officers, and requires teachers to maintain precise attendance records to flag absences and initiate reforms.
Andy Bruce was fined five dollars and costs in police court Monday for intoxication.
Miss McDermatt nurse at City Hospital returns from Springville visit. Rev. Louis Ackerman of Carbon Indiana leaves Seymour after a Monday city visit to attend the district Meeting. Charles Cobb, stricken with paralysis, transported from French Lick to H street home via H G Wilson ambulance on Tuesday afternoon.
Corydon residents plan the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Corydon on July 9. The event is organized by the Harrison County Historical Society led by president D F Lemmon and secretary T J Wilson. The Civil War engagement remains Indiana’s sole Union rebel clash on Indiana soil with rebels killed and buried in Corydon cemetery. The year marks the 100th anniversary of moving the territorial capital from Vincennes to Corydon.
Mrs Boone Broady is reported very ill at her residence on South G Street. She remains under medical care with family at her home.
Miss Frances Fish surprised her sewing circle Tuesday evening by presenting a certificate revealing she had been secretly married for seven weeks to James Black. The ceremony took place in Louisville where Black joined Miss Fish and her parents who had wintered in Phoenix.
The Salvation Army plans a special campaign this coming weekend led by Major Thomas Cowan and Ensign Gates. Five hundred dollars has been pledged to aid a local building project. Major Cowan and Ensign Bates will speak at church services, with Captain Schnarr organizing a Tag Day on Saturday the 10th to help clear an ongoing debt.
Miss Pearl Bagh entertained a few intimate friends at her home on South J street Saturday afternoon. Games and music followed by light refreshments. Present were Misses Mabel Brooks Marguerite Walsh Mary Donovan and Pearl Rach.
James C. Rudder of Mitchell wed Daisy E. Owens Ellis Fender of Jackson County along with Ophie Mitchell of Lawrence County. Ollie P. Henderson married Letha Anna Fish. William Moffett tied to Emma May Lial in listed licenses.
Ira Hopper of Salem visited the city on Sunday. He was seen at several downtown spots and spoke with local residents during his daytime visit.
A Indiana University history professor advocates populist reforms including recalling judges and ruling by majority mood. The piece cites Governor Hadley’s warning against such measures and questions the legitimacy of substituting public opinion for guaranteed rights.
Mrs. Albert Allen of West 10th Street is ill with catarrhalic fever. Mrs. Arthur Beddoe is confined at her daughter Mrs. H. C. Duncan’s home on West 14th Street. Mrs. Homer Ferguson of Springville was called by her daughter Mrs. Quincy Armstrong on South H Street. Armstrong is improving. Mr. J. H. Underwood and son John were guests of Governor Samuel Ralston at Indianapolis and returned home Sunday evening. Underwood’s sons Harold of Pennsylvania and Captain Theodore Dillon and wife, who left Sunday for Portland, Oregon, were also guests at the gubernatorial home.
The piece argues against anti protectionists claiming reliance on foreign timber and minerals. It asserts national use of resources spurs growth, industry, and wealth, noting forests mines and fields have expanded. warns a rest may hurt producers and favor dependence. The analysis reflects 19th century debate on economic policy.
Mary Weise three years old died in Indianapolis Saturday from consumption the same illness that killed her mother. The body was brought home Sunday to Mrs Hattie Cosner's residence where funeral services were held at 11 o clock. Burial followed at Green Hill.
Theodore, twelve year old son of Sol Green, resident in the northwest part of the city, died Sunday forenoon at 9 o'clock after a six week illness of consumption. Funeral services were held Monday at two o'clock at West Union. Burial followed at West Union.
Mrs. Fer Awford is in Martinsville receiving medical treatment at the local sanitarium.
A humorous tale swapping talk of heraldry for lineage. Major Jasper Bulwinkle quips about ancestors from a German grandfather Schmidt and explains arithmetic progression to show how quickly family lines multiply through generations.
Judge J W Ogden in Washington Indiana refused Prosecuting Attorney Seal's request for a special venue of thirty to select an eight charge jury for Thomas Nugent former county auditor The charges include six for embezzlement and two for defacing county records The judge found no emergency and noted it would unjustly burden farmers delaying their work at home and raising court costs The cases stem from state board of accounts reports.
Master Marcellus Aston, ten years old and grand nephew of Mrs. Chrisler, returned to Stinesville free of pain after eight months of tuberculosis in the ankles. Under Dr. Carey’s treatment at Mrs. Chrisler’s home, he improved from relief only when medicated to healing ankles and no pain. Doctors expect he will be well in a year and able to play like other boys. The city note mentions Volney Williams planning to move to Brazil, Rev Allinger’s White Creek visit, and Lawrence Eker’s stay with Marshalltown relatives.
Two unidentified hold up men robbed Prof Alfred M Brooks near his home on North College Avenue last night. They forced him to raise his hands and searched him, taking $3.07 according to the Bloomington Telephone report.
Salvation Army plans a Clean Up Day on Saturday May 16 urging all residents to join efforts to clear debt and rubbish. Major Cowan and Wasien Bates of Indianapolis to lead meetings at the Salvation Army hall and in local churches. Community notices include births visits and employment changes.
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