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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
4
The Bedford Weekly Mail lists its staff including Thomas J. Brooks as proprietor editor, Fred B. Otis as news editor, Bert C. Wicker as editor, Mrs. Harry Askew as circulation manager, Curt Jocelyn as society editor, and job department details.
Appraisers named by Southern Puabina Power Company report land damages at 1200. Appraisers Sherwood Moore Armstrong meet May 26 to take oath and begin duties. Named appraisers include Daniel H. and William T. Kliston and others.
A petition circulated among Evansville’s colored residents seeks the impeachment of Prosecuting Attorney J W Sappenfield after he allowed Allen Von Behren to plead guilty and receive a sentence of two to twenty-one years in the State Reformatory. The Rev W H Townsend appeals to Gov Ralston for Sappenfield’s removal.
At the City Sedimentation basin south of the city on Saturday morning Roy Pace sixteen son of George Pace fell twenty five feet when scaffolding gave way. He landed on his feet and escaped with severe bruises no bones broken. He was taken to his grandfather James Bruce in Englewood and treated by Dr Simpson. his injuries include bruises to head and body and damage to the left ankle foot hip and elbows.
Alonzo Summers, the junk dealer who vanished from the city on April 24, was spotted in Seymour staying at the New Commercial Hotel to search for a friend. He told the proprietor he planned to stay only until locating the person, but did not return. Summers’s daughter fears foul play as his home was left unlocked and valuables disturbed after the disappearance.
The East Side Sewer system construction is advancing quickly. Contractor Quinn pushes toward completion with many workers. A ditching machine was due in the city last Wednesday and is expected soon to accelerate the work.
Mrs Mariah Sullivan aged lady who walked from a passenger train in this city before it stopped at the station was bruised. She signed a release and was paid a small amount, the company stating no responsibility but settling to avoid a suit.
Grant Acton was taken into custody Saturday by Officer McBride on assault and battery charges after a reported early morning incident at his home in which he allegedly struck his wife with a chair causing head bruises and a thumb injury. A preliminary confrontation reportedly occurred Friday night and Acton was slated for a Monday hearing.
Prosecutor Seal moved to dismiss two of eight charges against Thomas Nugent former county auditor of Washington Indiana. Nugent faces trial next Tuesday with a large defense team representing him in the embezzlement cases.
The annual all day basket meeting will be held at Leatherwood Church east of the city on Sunday May 25 with sermons in the morning and afternoon by Rev. Sellers of Heltonville. The public is invited to attend with filled baskets and enjoy the day. Leatherwood, said to be the oldest church in the county, dates back beyond most residents’ memories.
Petersburg Indiana May 16 Officers entered the residence of William Selby a druggist and found a barrel partly filled with whiskey in the cellar which was confiscated and will be destroyed. After the town voted dry last week both wets and drys agreed to see that laws are obeyed with wets determined to enforce drug store compliance.
County assessors submitted their appraisal reports showing a substantial rise in personal property values across townships. The Saturday turnover also notes many dog owners rushing to pay the dog tax before the deadline.
Prosecutor John H. Underwood joined a local Boy Scouts group on a fishing expedition to Leatherwood Creek on Saturday. Each scout carried a knapsack and fishing gear for the day.
City Engineer Malott warns that drought prompts strict enforcement of sprinkling hours 5 to 8 am and 5 to 8 pm. Off hour sprinkling will trigger immediate water shutoff and forfeiture of prepaid amounts as a fine. Reconnecting costs 1 dollar and requires prepayment for the quarter.
The graduating class has chosen Rev. J. I. O’Haver of the First Methodist Church to deliver the baccalaureate sermon. The address will be at the Methodist church on Sunday night, May 25, with public invitation extended.
The Interstate Service Company is moving from the Stone City Opera House block to the Norton block just a few doors east. Some fixtures are already moved and the office will relocate Monday morning. Mr and Mrs John Malott and daughter Edith attended Ada Sit’s funeral in Erie. Mr George Watson and family returned from a visit with Ollie Houston’s family in Heltonville. Murray Crawley of Chicago was guest of Col and Mrs V V Williams Friday.
The Indiana State Journal emerges in Indianapolis as a publican weekly to unite Republicans across Indiana provide a common channel for party information and discussion. George B Lockwood leads the effort as editor and longtime Republican advocate with the paper based in Muncie.
Surprised was Mrs. George Turney Friday when 27 people gathered at her home at noon with well filled baskets to remind her of her 25th birthday. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Payne, Mr. and Mrs. McClure Smith, Mrs. Jane Turney, Mrs. Chas. Danner and children, Mrs Ella Kramer, Miss Lettie Payne, Mrs. Lonnie Hagans and son Charles, Mrs. Floyd McCracken and children, Mrs. Homer Pierce and children, Mrs. Ella Newkirk and children. Many nice and useful presents were received.
G A Munn, after surgery to relieve a serious abscess, remains in critical condition but shows improving signs today. The report notes his status is as expected given the procedure and his condition.
Members of the Cherokee Club faced despair when reports claimed their cabin burned to the ground after recent flood repairs. They had just rebuilt, moved in lumber, and worked at the site, only to learn the incident was another communal joke that had occurred about a year earlier.
Evelyn daughter of Mr and Mrs William Judah is suffering from an attack of tonsillitis and is receiving medical care.
A merry group gathered Friday evening at 1702 West 12th Street to celebrate Hallie Evans 15th birthday. Music followed by piano duets by Georgia Lockenour and Rachael Brock charmed guests as Hallie received gifts including a gold signet ring. Ice cream and cake were served to Hallie and attendees.
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