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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
3
After years of effort residents in the southwest district push for a new sewer system. A fresh attempt is planned with several supporters ready to back the project and little anticipated opposition.
James M. Fleetweed and John Warmun, Jackson County Commissioners, toured the Stone District on Friday seeking suitable quarry material for county road projects. The visit aimed to identify a reliable source to support future road building needs.
The G A R and W R C of this city prepare for Memorial Day events and a lecture on General Grant by Rev Haver at the Methol church on Sunday May 25. An afternoon program and Decoration Day observances are in planning.
The Monon plans special trains to Indianapolis from Salem and the Springs on Decoration Day May 26 for the 500 mile auto race. Trains leave Salem and the Springs around 4:30 a.m. and reach Indianapolis by 8:50 a.m. Passengers have a full day in the city. Return trains depart Indianapolis Union Station at 8 p.m. and reach Salem and French Lick around midnight.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dodd of Cross Lanes in a recent fortunate family event.
James Cover of Needmore fell from a quarry ledge Friday at 9 o clock and suffered painful bruises. No bones were broken. the injury was serious but not life threatening.
A sample of allegedly dry beer from John Gresham Place on North I street tested by Indiana University chemist shows 0.57 percent alcohol, 0.07 percentage points over the legal limit. Prosecution will follow.
William Fultz of Kowlinge Green, city quarry superintendent, was shot from ambush on Tuesday. He collapsed later and survived, though two bullets pierced his lungs. Fultz had recently taken charge of a museum project after the former superintendent was assassinated.
Work continues on the route survey with a preliminary study completed. Survey crews have reached Harrodsburg and are advancing toward Bloomington as C D Fletcher reports satisfaction with progress and material orders already placed.
Mrs Lettie Dodd spent several days in Cincinnati with friends to replenish her millinery stock and returned home Thursday night. She was accompanied by her sisters Mrs Will Louch and Mrs Clerden nin of Gardner Hl. Mrs Rebecca Bossert of Williams is visiting Mr and Mrs Albert Baker on 12th Street.
Bulletin issued Friday informs Southeast engineers that back pay from May 1 will be calculated under a new rate schedule. Rates include passenger at 4.25 per hundred miles with 50 cents hourly overtime, freight at 4.75 per hundred miles with 47.44 cents hourly, local freights at 5.00 per hundred miles with 47.14 cents hourly, Bedford belt 47.14 cents hourly, Bedford yards 41.1 cents hourly.
Owners of dogs with unpaid assessor taxes must pay by Saturday before the tax books are turned over to the township trustee. No notice system will be used this year to avoid past trouble. Taxes may be turned over to the prosecutor for prosecution.
The very dry weather has left farmland parched with hard soil making plowing impossible in many fields. Oats are blighted and grass growth stunted as farmers urge a timely rain to restore condition across Monroe. Bloomington Telephone reports the plea.
Mr and Mrs Robert Reed and daughter Anna travel by car to Culver Academy then to Sycamore Illinois for the June 3 graduation of Theo dore and Mary Reed from Waterman Hall Their son David attends Culver Academy Mrs Matt Owens of North Street suffers a severe bout of whooping cough.
Local residents prepare a May 31 Decoration Day event at Port Williams with an all day meeting and a picnic dinner. A speaker has not yet been secured, and a local man will likely be invited to give the address.
Jack R. Blackburn a Bedford sophomore and Lee Hart a Hanover freshman held the top percentages in the Hanover tournament which closed yesterday. Blackburn won every match he played while Hart only lost to Blackburn. The pair will represent Hanover at the LC A LL meet on May 23.
Bedford officer McBride brought a bottle of allegedly raided liquor for university tests to determine its alcohol content. Bedford residents reportedly lack testing experience for such amber beverages. In other news, A L Conner and family return from Crawfordsville encampment. Mrs Meglemre and Mrs Hamer return from Indianapolis missionary convention. Obe Gainey builds a large West 10th street house for personal use.
Dr. Joan R. Andrews who underwent an operation at the City Hospital has left the facility and is doing nicely. She was picked up by J Hamer for a car ride and returned to her home in Lawrenceport where she continues rapid recovery. Dr. John R. Andrews also under went surgery weeks ago and is recovering well at home.
Miss Ada Sitler sister of Sheriff William Sitler died at her home three miles east of the city Thursday forenoon at 10 30. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock by Rev Ene of Heltonville at Erie Church. Burial followed in Erie.
Miss McNeil from Purdue University arrives in Lafayette to head the Domestic Science extension program and lead a salad demonstration for Mrs. J. H. Underwood's guests on West 13th Street. Thirty attendees sample potato salad nut bread sandwiches and orangeade while hearing the demonstration.
Reba Ferrinberg of Columbus Indiana, aged ten, suffers severe injuries when a sod cutter blade injures both legs and feet after falling from a team driven by her father Samuel Ferrinberg. She was taken to an Indiana polis hospital for surgery.
Master Kenneth Dye celebrated his ninth birthday this afternoon from 4 to 6 at his N Street home with about twenty five young friends. Games delighted the party as Kenneth received many presents. Tea cream, cake and candy were served.
L H Owens son of Zimri Owens is home on furlough visiting relatives in this section. He serves in the navy on the S S Jarvis now at Norfolk Virginia and will report back for duty May 27. He has traveled widely during his several years of service and enjoys his work.
Terre Haute Indiana May 15 The tornado district was hit again by a storm. One house destroyed again after being rebuilt and a 16 year old boy Frank Hixon died trying to stop a runaway horse scared by hail. Another house moved from its foundation and many windows shattered.
Mrs Bone Broady is reported ill at her residence on South G street. The notice notes her condition but provides no further medical or actionable details.
B and O Southwestern railroad offers to three Washington widows, whose husbands died saving company property in the White River flood, with one widow in Oakland, Maryland, to receive an offer soon. The claim agent says court costs and trials would be avoided if settlements are accepted, and administration for each estate will be arranged once settlements are approved.
Two small Florida alligators were passengers on the South eastern northbound express train this morning. The pair, consigned to the Odon Drug Company, were shipped to the store by a friend in Florida and transferred from the Monon to the Southeastern Lines by local express men.
Mrs Matilda Malott relocates from O Street to her own property on South H Street.
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