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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1912
Page
12
Fire chief and crew responded to a chimney blaze at Mrs. Brown’s residence on 11th Street. Firemen used a long flue brush and tools to remove soot and extinguish heat, reporting a safe clearance and satisfaction from residents.
Mrs Hatfield of Bedford visited Orleans Progress Examiner circle with Cyrus Finley visits in Dedford. Mrs Isis McDaniel and Mrs Fred Hatfield returned from Orleans after staying with Cyrus Finley as guests of the Finley family. John Hazelring, a Mitchell businessman, was in the city Thursday for the theater outing with F W Brown family members.
About 1 230 000 ballots printed and distributed to 57 county clerks in Indianapolis for the upcoming election. Clerks from Allen, Putnam, Rush, Warren, Marion, and other counties will receive their allotments at the secretary of state vaults, with extra stock kept for emergencies.
The Democratic governor Boies announced his support for the Republican ticket and will campaign for it. The move signals a broader shift of thoughtful Democrats toward the GOP as the nation heads into a pivotal election season.
The Indiana State Railway Commission ordered the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to build an underground crossing under their track at Ft Ritner after weeks of deliberation. Residents demanded the crossing due to flooding and a dangerous existing crossing, and if the company ignores the order a suit will compel compliance.
Marriage license issued for W Forrest Mave of Needmore to Pearl Runnels of Lawrence County. Jackson K Revnon, an old soldier, and yeast grower of Mitchell, was a city visitor on Friday.
Evans pled guilty to intoxication in police court and was fined $1 plus costs. Florence May updated subscriptions and will travel through Mitchell and Bedford then home to Danville. Bed ford reports comic sightings and a new comet with no political significance. Mrs. A N Starns returned from Bedford visit. Mrs Priscilla Hamer visiting Mitchell and Martinsville with son J Flamer. J Kellerton, Stru mil foreman, ill at North N street home. Richard Hunter ill with tonsillitis on East 13th street.
Samuel Simpson received notice from the pension office listing increases. Wesley Roberts of Owensburg gets 8 pounds monthly from July 28, 1912. Tama Ramsey of Bedford receives 12 dollars monthly from July 31, 1918. Charles Fleming of Hartford City was in town on business Thursday.
John Lockenour of Bedford was in town the first of the week on a business mission, according to the Orleans Progress Examiner.
McKenry Owen and L Berry Emery return home after attending the Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons and the Grand Council of the Royal and Select Masters in Indianapolis.
Ray King of Washington township near Bedford married Miss Mabel Sword, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Sword of Bedford, yesterday afternoon at Rev J W Darby s home. King works on the family farm with his father and brother Rey.
Analysis notes that harsh winter and early spring conditions have reduced bob white quail sightings. Hunters report scarce birds across counties, with officials urging cautious hunting and monitoring of population trends through the season.
Local reports indicate quail will be extremely scarce this fall and winter due to harsh winters and floods. Hunters may rely more on rabbits which survived, though numbers are down from past years. Cotton tails remain present but not abundant.
The letter defends Lawrence County Republicans led by Mr. Owens the auditor, praising the absence of misapplied funds during his eight years. It references Indiana examiners who, in Marshall administration fashion, found no county misconduct. The writer links Butler to graft accusations and argues Owens opposes Butler to help the party.
A proposed interurban from Linton to Jasonville via Vicksburg and Midland to Dugger aims to raise 35000 dollars by selling stock. Linton would offer 600 shares of 100 dollars, Jasonville 25, and Dugger 15 or more. After subscription, the towns would form a cooperative company and seek subsidies.
Mrs John Cuddahee yesterday returned from a visit with her sister at Bedford Seymour Democrat.
The Twenty third Infantry completed the return march from French Lick Thursday morning marching from Garfield Park to Fort Benjamin Harrison. The unit left camp at 6 15 and reached the fort at 10 20 after a month and two days away. If Terre Haute boosters raise funds the regiment will depart Sunday for Terre Haute to join the Dorn festival. Colonel Glenn received division permission to go if the city pays expenses.
Funeral services were held Saturday for Louis Lundy who was killed at the Shea and Donnelly mill. The ceremony took place in the forenoon with local clergy officiating and mourners from the community in attendance.
Funeral services for Louis Lundy who died after being crushed between two stones at the Shea and Donnelly plant were held at St. Vincent du Paul church at 9 in the morning and burial followed at Green Point.
Mrs Clarence Stone hosted an elegantly appointed dinner in her Elmwood residence Thursday evening in compliment to Mr and Mrs E F Giberson of Tarrytown New York. The table featured ferns and zenins and guests included Mr and Mrs Giberson and Mr and Mrs William Kingman.
County Assessor A. G. Hamer reports a belled buzzard seen recently. The Greencastle Herald notes it may be the same bird that William McNary near Fillmore attached a bell to months ago. The bird has not been seen locally and may have traveled south toward Bedford.
Mrs. EB F Giberson of Tarrytown New York was the guest of honor at a bridge party hosted by Mrs. Louise Tracy at her L street home. Pretty prizes were awarded and refreshments were served.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors relatives and friends for kindness after the death of Marshall Smith. Acknowledges floral emblems from I O O F A L A Knights and Ladies of Honor W R C Rebekahs Daughters of Pocahontas and Presbyterian choir for comforting hymns. Signed by Mrs Marshall Smith Fred W Smith Mr and Mrs Charles Smith and Mr and Mrs Perry Fiscus.
Diphtheria illness affects the Swango household near Harrodsburg with multiple young children reportedly infected. Newton Swango seeks care and guidance as the burden of illness grows.
Five children in the Newton Swango family near Harrodsburg have been ill with diphtheria for days. One child died Friday morning before doctors Short and Simpson arrived to perform an attempt to save the life.
Mrs McFarland Blanchett Weaver entertained Thursday afternoon at her West 14th street home for Mrs E F Giberson of Tarrytown New York. Autumn leaves decorated the rooms as guests sampled sandwiches cake and tea. Out of town guest Mrs Richard Moore Ridgeway Pa and Miss Emily Houston attended.
Old Cuba a mule for the Peoples Coal Company died after returning from Kentucky to the Ohio river docks and collapsing beside the river. President George Kunz said the animal served with Col Roosevelt's regiment in Spanish American War. A vet diagnosed heart trouble and workers paused half an hour in mourning. The new mule refused to work after the incident.
Mrs Elbert Owens and her daughters, guests of Mr and Mrs James Culhan Sr for several months, left Thursday for Detroit Michigan to establish a new home. Mrs Culhan stayed to help settle. Mr and Mrs Wilkie Jarvis have leased the Parker Lary bungalow on South N street and are now settled in their new home.
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