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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
4
The Bedford Weekly Mail lists Otis and Brooks as proprietors with editors Thomas J. Brooks and Bert C. Wicker. It notes MRS. Larry Askew as society editor and Sure Jocelyn as manager of the job department, with phone numbers and insertion charges for notices and expressions of thanks.
A Saturday night fire at Mrs. Sarah Smallwood’s Oolitic residence caused extensive roof damage due to a defective flue. Most of the furniture was only slightly damaged, and the insurer covers the loss.
Batson of Lancaster Kentucky and son in law J W Sweeney visited Bedford on Sunday staying with Mr and Mrs Strupe. Mrs Batson previously toured the Strupe home year ago and the trip aimed to view the Richard Johnson farm west of Bedford for potential purchase but the site did not meet their needs.
Fritz Bowen, a Monon railroad employee, suffered serious injuries when a wrecking train derailed near Lafayette on Friday. Bowen, in a car serving coffee, was scalded when the stove overturned. He was rushed to Lafayette and St. Elizabeth Hospital for treatment.
George Hatfield, traveling runner at Giberson Mill, dislocated his right ankle Saturday afternoon while descending from a traveler. Dr. Mitchell was called to tend the injury. the incident was described as very painful.
John Darrell learns his sister Mrs Mary Birney has died in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania after a long illness. The tale recalls Mary and Julia Salvin and Charles Darrell mystery of adoption and reunion began in New York and ended with Mary returning to Indiana to spend a year with relatives before her death. Interment was in Wilkesbarre.
The body of the report states Kent Bass sustained a severe leg fracture at Indiana Quarries Friday morning. Doctors note his temperature remains normal, indicating no infection yet, though dirt in the wound caused some alarm at the time of the accident.
Dr. John R. Andrews of Lawrenceport has recovered from a recent City Hospital operation and will be discharged to his home later this week. He has already been moved from the hospital.
Friends of Jack Blackburn report his success in winning the tennis tournament at Hanover College. He played eight straight opponents without a loss, the final match coming on Saturday. He plans to attend the State Meet in Bloomington on May 23 and 24.
Mabel Wampler nine year old daughter of Mrs James Wampler East Politic died Sunday night at her home after a bout with typhoid and pneumonia Burial was at Bartlettsville Tuesday.
Orville Cline, an employee of the Rowe mill, fell from the traveler Saturday afternoon and suffered bruises to the hips. He expects to return to work in about a week after the accident occurred while he was preparing to descend. Jesse M. Day is improving after illness. Fred Wood is in precarious condition with heart trouble. Oliver P. Turley, Orleans contractor, visited the city on business. Mrs. I. G. Bereiger remains confined to her home with illness.
William Carmichael underwent an appendicitis operation at City Hospital. Dr. John Freeland performed the surgery with assistants Dr. Short and Dr. Simpson. He is resting well and shows promise of a rapid recovery.
The Indiana press reports multiple prominent progressive leaders retiring from journalism since the last campaign. R. R. Inman and William Dudley Foulke sold their papers, the Middletown News and Richmond Item, amid movement shifts. The Bull Moose effort waned as independents rose in doubt. Democratic unity falters under internal dissensions while Governor Ralston places Taggart allies in power.
Dr M D Guthrie sold his south side public square dental office to Dr D S Henry. Guthrie recommends Henry to patients, noting he graduated Louisville Dental College in 1891 and has practiced in Kenton Ohio for 18 years. He is a family man and churchgoer likely to serve patients well.
Fred Brinegar, a well known farmer near Springville, was struck in the back of the left shoulder Saturday by a mule. The blow badly injured shoulder muscles and he will be laid up for some time before able to work again.
Engineers from the Monon railroad, led by Charles Bane and others, met General Manager Westfall in Chicago to resolve wage disputes. An arbitration board had previously settled some issues. back pay totaling up to $800 for some workers will be issued, averaging a 10 percent raise.
Mrs. Glenn Murphy, who underwent pasteur treatment in Indianapolis after a dog bite, has returned home. Guardian Joseph G. Phipps of Frankfort visited regarding Gladys Byers trust. Miss Mattie Sears returns from Pasadena. Mr and Mrs Ira Batman and Dr Fred H Batman of Bloomington visited. Mrs Mary Malott Snyder returns from Martinsville mineral water treatment.
An enjoyable Sunday gathering was hosted at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Pitman in Fayetteville with a noon dinner for twenty. Music filled the afternoon as guests from the city included Uriah Quackenbush and daughter Addie, Charles W. Quackenbush and daughter Mary, Noble Quackenbush and son Charles, Frank Quackenbush and sons Lee and Frank, Emlalie Quackenbush, Ruby Wicker, and Robert Lee.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Malott received a Sunday message from their nephew Rolla H. Johnson in Braidentown Florida announcing the death from cerebromeningitis of the Malotts eight year old son. The Johnsons visited here years ago and made many friends who regret the bereavement.
Chas Reath, a Bedford Foundry worker, received a painful cut on the head on Monday while a car of pig iron was being loaded. The accident occurred at the Bedford Foundry.
Smithville residents enjoyed an informal taxicab social when a Bloomington taxi party arrived with several couples. While the driver patched a tire, the revelers spilled out and danced the turkey trot and bunny hug between drinks, followed by a clash over refreshments and noisy language.
Mr and Mrs John A Rowe return from Chicago with daughter Lelia a student at Cormocks School of elocution They attended The World at the Coliseum an exhibit about world missions promised to visit London Scotland Chicago and other cities This New World mission display aims to spark global interest and aid missionary work Also plans for Lelia to travel Europe begin with a June departure in a party led by a Chicago hostess and including Mrs F D Norton and daughters from New York City Other local notes cover visits trips and births in the area including Gyoer Gillman and family moves and social visits.
John Giegrish is moving from the Blankenship property on East 19th Street to South J Street, relocating within the city.
Troop three defeated Troop Four in a baseball game at Washington Park on Saturday by a score of nine to three. Battery for Troop Three was Webster Rowe and Harrison. Troop Four’s battery was Underwood Edwards and Shnart.
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