Motor Motes Unexpectedly After Anglers Pole
An unexpected incident left a boat heavy and worn after anglers used a pole. The craft was landed safely at home with no serious injuries reported.
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Palestine
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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1912
Page
11
Anglers Borrow Mayor's Motorcraft for Salt Creek Run
Local anglers Fred Jfuifield Frank Sherwood and J. W. Hoover borrowed Mayor Albert Fields' motorcraft Friday for bass fishing on Salt Creek. The engine stumbled after entering White River but finally fired and carried them toward Palestine. They pushed and pedaled, finally bringing the craft home amid a mix of luck and frustration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jfuifield
Frank Sherwood
J. W
Loover
Albert J. Fields
Wriday
Salt Creek
Hatfield
Palestine
White River
Funeral service for Mrs Kisiar Bruce conducted at Breckenridge
Mrs Kisiar Bruce 75 died Friday at her Breckenridge road home. The funeral Sunday at 3 pm was conducted by Rev. Owen with burial in Breckenridge cemetery. She came from Mitchell thirty years ago and is survived by Jefferson Bruce her husband one daughter Mrs M Stephens of Mitchell and four stepchildren. She was born in Jackson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kisiar Bruce
Jefferson Bruce
Breckenridge Road
Owen
Breckenridge Cemetery
Bruce
Mitchell
M. Stephens
Jackson County
Mrs Carrie Dye Hosts Informal Party for Northcraft Guests
Mrs Carrie Dye held a Friday afternoon gathering at her N street home in honor of Mrs Charlotte Malott Northcraft and her daughter Lottie of Abilene Kansas. Autumn flowers adorned the rooms and light refreshments were served to relatives of the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Dye
N Street
Charlotte Malott Northcraft
Lottie
Abilene
Kansas
Mitchell Couple Granted Marriage License
Virgil Craig of Mitchell marries Maude Alford of Mitchell. Mrs. Cloud Buchanan returns home after a pleasant visit in Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Craig
Mitchell
Maude Alford
Mrs. Cloud ‘Buchanan
Bloomington
HURRIED Was the Operation That Saved' Life Of Ten Year Old
A tense rescue saved ten year old Emmitt Reuter on Saturday after a hurried medical operation. Doctors at the city hospital acted quickly to stabilize the boy and avert a life threatening crisis.
Revolver Linked to McQuaid Brothers Murder Recovered
The .41 caliber revolver believed used in the North Vernon McQuaid brothers killings was found on Andrew Haley’s farm between North Vernon and Hayden. Investigators trace the weapon to Henry Romine, a real estate dealer, via borrowed firearms and matching holster, tying Romine to the case as prosecutors and police pursue the chain of evidence. Diptheria rescue at Reuter home saves 10 year old Miamiri. doctors stabilize child without anaesthetics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Charles McQuaid
North Vernon
Ind
Andrew Haley
Hayden
John Donnell
Jennings County
John Verburg
John Corrigan
Indianapolis
Henry Romine
Marion County
Rufus Clark
James E. Tyler
McQuaid Brothers
Haley
Romine
North Voernen
Tinley Farm
Donnel
Lieut
Corrigan
Death of Mrs. Mattie Wilson Aged 66 in Williams
Mrs. Mattie Wilson of Williams died at her home Sunday after a lingering illness with consumption. Survived by one daughter Mrs. C. Sheiz of Williams. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon and burial followed in Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Wilson
Williams
C. Sheiz
Wil
Hare Ree Here Hare Ree Here Wed In Bedford
Mr. David L. Sheeks of Indiana polis and Miss Opal Simpson wed in Bedford in a small ceremony attended by family and friends in late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Sheeks
Indiana
Indianapolis couple wed at Methodist parsonage
David Ta Sheeks of Indianapolis and Miss Onal Simpson of Lawrenceport united in marriage Saturday at 1 PM by Rev. O'Cluver. The groom works at an automobile factory in Indianapolis and they will reside there. the bride is the daughter of Edward Simpson of Lawrenceport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ta Sheeks
Indianapolis
Onal Simpson
Lawrenceport
O'Cluver
Methodist
Near Buddha
Edward Simpson
Public health orders close young audiences to show venues
The Bloomington board of health orders all children under 16 to be kept out of picture shows and theaters due to an epidemic of diphtheria. There are 33 diphtheria and 3 scarlet fever quarantines in the city, with some cases spreaders and others quite ill. Schools will be examined and likely not closed. The report also notes local social mentions and a postmaster rumor tied to Roosevelt’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Health
Bloomington
Butler controls Democratic ticket. Republicans tout primary fairness
The letter argues Butler imposed a Democratic county ticket, denying Democrats in Lawrence County a voice. It contrasts with the Republican primary process, claiming it provides fair play and broad Republican support while predicting Butler would benefit from a ticket that raises public ad rates and burdens taxpayers. It questions whether Democrats should back Butler against leaders like Samuel M. Ralston, John Underwood, or their kin.
Trains Delayed by Engine Failure and Freight Derailment
Whistle blew off at Salem delaying Monon trains Nos 3 and 4 on Friday night and Saturday. No. 4 reached the city around 4 a.m. Saturday while the southbound freight derailment near Bloomington delayed the other train, arriving about 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Bloomington
This City
Law rence County voting numbers from ShawSwick Township
In ShawSwick Township precincts the total registration lists 3 733 possible voters for Lawrence County. The figures show registered voters by precinct with several locations named, including Fr Ritner Tunnelton Lou TAO Lis Pearless Guthrie Williams Fayetteville Dark Hollow Huron Bryantsville P Run West P Run East and Vanterese No 1 through No 13. A note mentions a home decorating course added in Columbus High School with plans for architectural drawing to teach girls home building remodeling and decorating skills.
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Columbus
Large Local Crowd Attends W R C Meeting
District Deputy Nora Hartley of Lebanon attended to inspect the work at a Friday W R C gathering. A social hour followed with ice cream and cake to honor Mrs Hartley, first president of the local corps, and visiting guest Mrs Warren from Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Hartley
Lebanon
Hartley
Warren
William Dobbins
Orleans
Knights of Pythias Social Hour Planned Next Week
The local Knights of Pythias held a pleasant social evening after their regular meeting Friday. They announced plans for another social event and big time next Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Parole Petition Circulated for Silas Adams
Citizens of Monroe County circulate petitions to urge parole for Silas Adams, one of the men convicted of whitecapping Harvey Mac Farland. The Indiana supreme court has ordered two to ten years in prison and the governor will present to the board of parole in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Adams
Harvey MacFarland
Supreme Court
Bloomington
Gov
Marshall
Board of Parole
Monroe County
William Reuter Visits Daughter in Indianapolis
William Reuter of north Bedford is visiting his daughter in Indianapolis.
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William Reuter
Bedford
Indianapolis
Typhoid Deaths and Rates Reported by State Board of Health
The state board of health reports ninety two typhoid deaths in September with sixty one in rural areas and thirty one in cities. City rates average 26.1 per 100000 while country rates reach 39.4. Census data for 1900–04 shows country typhoid at 27.8 for 160000 inhabitants and city rate at 25.8. Relatives in Riverside California announce the safe arrival of Judge and Mrs Hubbard formerly Julia Yerger to Riverside.
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State Board of Health
Thirtty
United States
Riverside
California
Hubbard
Julia Yerger
District Convention Attendees At Salem Reported
Members from this city joined the District Convention at Salem on Saturday. Attendees included Mesdames Brooking John Erwin Mollie Erwin Col Jones W V Williams Austin Crawford Charles Litazler N S Skerd Louis Roberts and Miss Nellie Malott. Mr and Mrs R S Anderson guests of the T J Carr family West 7th street have returned to Bedford Bloomington Telephone. Gladys Warren Orleans visits William Henry Dobbins at the Deckard. Mrs William Adams, summer guest of her daughter Mrs Isaac Hays, has returned to Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mesdames Brooking
John Erwin
Mollie Erwin
Col. Jones
W. V. Williams
Austin Crawford
Charles Litazler
N. S Skerd
Louis Roberts
Nellie Malott
R. S. Anderson
West 7Th Street
Bedford
Bloomington
Gladys Warren
Orleans
William Henry Dobbins
Deckard
William Adams
Isaac Hays
Band Saw Incident Causes Cut at Southeastern Shops
A worker, A Doane, received a nasty cut on the back of his right hand when a band saw he was operating at the Southeastern Shops broke. A nearby young man also narrowly escaped serious injury in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Doane
Mr. Doane
Monon brakeman James Bunn injured in freight car fall
James Bunn, a Monon brakeman, was severely injured about the back Saturday at 11 o'clock when thrown from the top of a freight car after it jumped the track near Peerless. The report notes the incident and nearby commentary about local issues and groups.
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James Bunn
Monon
Bunn
Peerless
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People
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Mr. Ralston
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Rence County
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Tony
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