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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1912
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR lists candidates for national and state offices including Taft Sherman Durbin Moot King Wuorzer Serrfield Yeets Riplicy and others. The line shows misprints and garbled spellings suggesting a 1910s or early 20th century ballot with assorted roles such as Governor Secretary of State Attorney General and Judge Supreme Court.
The record lists candidates for local offices including representative for the Third District Por Representative Salvin Paris, surveyor William Duncan, coroner George L. Gibsons, commissioner first district William Li, and second district W Foster, with other district candidates noted as well.
The speaker cites General Giarrison on stable government. He argues that citizens must love institutions, principles, and the constitution, not leaders, to sustain the American Union and avoid revolutions. He contrasts Spain and America regarding devotion to institutions and highlights revolutionary cycles.
The article surveys political shifts with Democratic business leaders leaning Republican amid trade war concerns. It notes rising domestic and foreign commerce, hopes to avoid errors and prolong prosperity, and discusses party loyalties, candidate choices, and potential voter anxieties ahead of the election.
Parbaugiy and Schooley announce a plan offering a new bicycle to any boy or man who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of a thief from the local firm. The appeal targets youths, citing recent thefts believed committed by boys and seeking quick results.
The first Monday in November is the last day for paying second installment of 1911 tax without penalty and last day for paying delinquent tax without the second penalty. B. F. Pitman, Treasurer Lawrence County Indiana. LO-17-21-24 28-81 wl18-20-1
The report describes bond sales by Miller Co. and others in Monroe County with interest at four percent, disrupted by post election uncertainty. Auditors Biackiv and Co. faced notification as bonds shifted owners and readiness to begin issuance faced delays. The piece hints at volatility and prolonged delays over the past year and a half.
The Indiana MishaGme and Forest League convenes its first annual meet in Denison hotel tomorrow afternoon with eleven organizations represented. Delegates push for reforms including a separate fish and game commission with a three member non salaried board. A May to June closed season on all fishing and stricter anti polluting and electrocution laws are proposed. The public meeting opens with officers Gustav Meyer, Snow, Hendrickson and Bishop at the helm.
A Wednesday gathering at 1628 P Street honors Mrs. M. C. Clark on her 78th birthday. Fifty six relatives and friends attend with baskets and gifts. A noon dinner is shared, as many blend in a day of fellowship and remembrance with families including Kern, Tatum, Leng, Adamson, Potter, Cox, Dr. I. E. Mitchell, and others.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference persons Vrs Mab Beaihers and Mrs Adien in a day event at an unclear location, with garbled place names. No clear date or concrete action emerges.
Readers are urged to join the contest for prizes by Bedford Centertainment Co. A season ticket for the 1932 13 program allows entry to six high grade attractions for $2.00, with higher costs for single admissions.
The Pine Hall Farm, formerly Pine Hall Dairy, is correcting the error that it remains a dairy. Mr Litzler has moved to a nearby property. The site will be renamed Pine Hall Farm and used for breeding registered livestock.
The Evelyn Bargett Company presents the first entertainment of the Bedford Entertainment Course at Stone City Gnera House on November 4 at 8 15 PM. Tickets are available from contestors or Beddoe and Chrisler's, 3lt4.
Public election notice states polls open November 5 1912 from 6 a m to 6 p m at Lawrence County Indiana precincts for president state offices and local officials. It requires posting copies at election sites in eleven districts and publication in a Lawrence County newspaper and distribution to township trustees. Official seals and signatures certify the notice.
Funeral services for the months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roberts of North L street will be conducted by Rev. A. E. Dubber from the home Friday afternoon. Burial will be at Green Hill.
Mrs. O P McCain and her daughter traveled to Indianapolis this morning with plans to establish their future residence there.
Mrs. Peter Deckard and Mrs. Jactx Nunn are at Bedford on account of sickness in Ora Deckard’s family. Marshall Woolery traveled to Evansville this morning on a business trip.
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