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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1912
Page
8
A steam heating plant explosion in Salem Oregon caused the death of a man formerly from Helfonville. Investigators reported the accident halted operations at the plant and are reviewing safety records to determine cause and liability.
A noon explosion in the basement of the Steeves building housing the Salem Bank and Trust Company injures cashier W. A. East and president J. J. Ahlers among others. Firefighters rescue victims as debris and plaster blanket the area. The cause remains undetermined with theories ranging from heater failure to valve and water issues. health updates show East in dangerous condition and Ahlers in peril, others lightly injured.
Raymond Shipp and Mary Ross were married Sunday at 6 PM by Rev J W Findley at the Presbyterian Parsonage in Bedford. The groom, Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co agent, is a local popular businessman. The bride, longtime Bedford resident, has worked as bookkeeper for Webb Dry Goods. They will reside with the groom’s parents at 20th and M streets.
A large barn on Jacob M. Hitchcock’s southwest city farm burned at 5 30 am Monday. The structure housed 20 tons of hay 46 bushels of wheat and other grain plus farming implements valued near 690 dollars insured. Tramps suspected in lighting the blaze as the fire reached the outlying barn before the city line could be reached by hoses.
Mrs Mabel McDermed filed for divorce from Newton McDermed in circuit court alleging they wed February 2 1910 and separated January 27 1911. She claims inadequate support and seeks custody of their one year old son. Attorney Joe S Skerd represents the plaintiff.
Samuel B P Mills aged resident of the Pinhook area died Sunday morning at 12 45 after lingering illness. He was born in Kentucky and had lived in the county for years. Funeral services were held Monday from Pinhook with burial at Pinhook.
Mr Oliver Oldham and Miss Mabelle Evans were married Saturday evening in a ceremony noted in local society pages. The couple will reside in the city and begin their new life together after the wedding.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Evans on West 12th hosted a Saturday evening wedding for their eldest daughter Ma belle to Mr. Oliver Oldham. The decor featured pink and white flowers with a fern and palm altar. Lohengrin played as the couple wed in a ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Owens. The couple will reside at 1321 12th street. Out of town guests included Mrs. Mary Elmore and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith.
Harry Allen of West 13th Street seeks to dispose of a rocker he carried home. He wants a new owner who will provide a good home for the chair.
Harry Allen of Boniface Webber Allen wholesale grocery company on West 13th street found a rocking chair hanging in a maple tree after carrying it home on Halloween. He realizes the chair is not his and seeks the rightful owner. The chair awaits a claimant at his home.
Violet Brown, 11, was charged in juvenile court with incorrigibility and failing to attend school. She was sentenced to the girls' school but the sentence was suspended. She was given a chance to attend school regularly and improve.
Uncle Abe Ikerd, 95, the county’s oldest man, visited the city Tuesday to cast his vote and visit relatives. A lifelong Democrat, he has missed only one national election since he was eligible, the Illinois move keeping him from voting then during the Lincoln-Douglas campaign era.
A train from the city transported several hundred spectators to Mitchell for a grand Republican rally described as one of the county’s greatest political demonstrations. Thousands filled Mitchell streets for a torch light parade, many left disappointed by transportation limits for women and children.
Clara Alma Tovey aged six years ten months and one week died November 3 after virulent scarlet fever and diphtheria complications. Born December 27, 1905, she was the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Tovey. Funeral Monday at Green Hill cemetery conducted by Rev. A K Dubber with many mourners attending.
Miss Gertrude Prather of Louisville has returned home after visiting relatives in this city for several days. Mrs. Herman Taylor and daughter Francis of Jasonville are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Fox. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fair and children with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Easton motored to Louisville Saturday and returned Sunday in Mr. Falt's Winton car.
Mr and Mrs Geo L Tovey express gratitude for the sympathy and kindness shown during their recent affliction caused by the death of their daughter.
Jesse Danner filed for divorce from Iida Danner in Lawrence circuit court alleging his wife insisted on living with her parents since their 1911 marriage. He cites poor cooking and housekeeping and states the family chewed tobacco and were immoral after their separation on July 28, 1912.
Ruth Montgomery files suit in Lawrence circuit court for divorce from Harry Montgomery alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and prolonged absences. She seeks custody of their son and a $3 weekly child support from the defendant, with attorney Joseph Giles representing her.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of mother and grandmother. Grateful for floral offerings, especially from the P. M. B mill employer Bedford Steam Stone Work Tribe of Ben Hur. Otto Lasmdar Homer BE Crawford James Byers and Chester McNahlaz visited Salem with Mr. Crawford's mother.
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