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Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1913

Page

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Difference of Opinion Whose People They Should Live With

Allege grounds for divorce. Maen aged files for divorce from Faas Peavers in Kawrenes circuit court. Marital date March 4 and separation May 5 noted. Complaint claims cruelty and intolerable treatment. Accuses husband of trespassing with mother in law and controlling finances. Defendant described as habitual drunkard. wife seeks restoration of maiden name.

Maen Norce Ce Kawrenes Hep Atterues Logan Ho Browning Faas M

Italian Sam Roman Arrested Before Leaving Oolitic

Italian Sam Roman of Oolitic was charged with assault and battery and drawing a deadly weapon after a telephoned alert from Justice Tseminger’s court. Constable Harmon intercepted him at Monon Station as he prepared to board a Chicago-bound train and secured his plea of not guilty with bond. Affidavits were filed by James Sandora of Oolitic.

Cheries Harmon Tseminger Sam Roman Chicago Harmon Monen Iseminger Tie Guilivato James Sandora Oolitie

One Woman Grabbbed and Another Insulted in City Incidents

Police received two Wednesday night reports of alleged assault and verbal insult. An incident on the east side of the public square led to a search for a suspect, while a separate disturbance near the Monon station yielded little trace of the assailant.

Hitegrre Innormin

Bedford Democrats split over mayoral race sparks new paper talk

In re con city Bedford election returns show Mayor Fields reelected by a solid majority while a Democratic paper criticizes current strife. The discordant faction seeks an organ and debates buying the existing plant, arguing it could simplify matters with time capital and talent.

Bedford Bedford Democrat Fields Mitchell Conmarercial

Son Born to Mr and Mrs Frank at Doth Street Field

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank at Doth Street Field, with the announcement noting the new arrival and family welcome.

Sorn Miro Frank Atfield

City Council Grants County Rights To Improve City Streets

At a special Wednesday meeting the City Council approved a resolution granting the County Commissioners the right to improve several streets within the city under the township road law. No other business was handled.

Funeral for Walter Howard Held in Terre Haute

Funeral services for Walter Howard former Bedford resident who died Tuesday night in a Terre Haute hospital will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from his sister Mrs Henry Kindred’s home at 8th and I streets. Rev AL El Dubber will officiate burial is at Green Hill cemetery.

Walter Howard

Funeral for Francis M. Cook Held at Green Hill

Francis M. Cook, killed near North Vernon by a locomotive engine, was mourned Thursday at 2 o clock with a large home turnout on South J Street. Rev. Dubber conducted the service as Rev. O Haver led in local G A R post grave services at Green Hill.

Francis M. Cook North Vernon South J Street Dubber O'Haver G. A. R. Post Green Hill

Funeral for William Mason Told for Friday at Pinhook

Funeral services for William Mason who died in a Dewitts Creek sawmill accident will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from Pinhook church with burial at Pinhook. Mason, born 1844 near Mitchell, operated mills in multiple local areas and is survived by three daughters and a son. A coroner inquest followed the incident reported to have occurred at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.

William Mason Dewitt’s Creek Pinhook Tlarris Mitchell Bryantsville Freitner Dewitts Martha Ki. Brown Omar Brown South G Stret Cora Nora Gamble Arkansas Walter B. Mason

Two Post Office Workers Mark Thirteen Years On the Thirteenth

Joseph L. Glover and Albert H. Dunihue of the local post office recall thirteen years and thirteen days of service on the thirteenth day of November 1913. They noted the superstition of the number thirteen and joked about it as they reflected on their long tenure.

Joseph L. Glover Albert H. Dunihue

Married McBride and Trusner wed in Vincennes ceremony

A marriage license was issued to Joseph L. McBride a Daviess county farmer and Miss Mary E. Trusner of Bedford Indiana. They were married by Justice George B Hazelton in Vincennes Commercial.

Joseph L. McBride Daviess County James McBride Mary E. Trusner Lawrence County Ind Levi S Trusner Bedford George B. Hazelton Vingennes Commercial

Bedford Indiana Postal Savings Report 1911 to 1913

The statement from the Bedford Indiana postal savings system covers June 27, 1911, to November 12, 1913. It notes certificates issued totaling 36,705.00 with 16,428.00 paid, 4,720.00 converted into bonds, a balance on deposit, and 178 accounts opened to date.

Bedford- Indiana

Juried Draw For November Term In Lawrence Circuit Court

The Lawrence Circuit Court drawn jury list for the November term includes James W. Fountain Pleasant Run, Osa Matthews Marshall, George Edwards Spice Valley, Claude Reuter Marshall, James Smith Bena, Eller McKnishi Pleasant Run, and others. Petit jurors include Henry Miller Marion, John Veach Marshall, Wesley Arthur Marshall, and more names from Marshall Shawnswick Perry and Spice Valley.

James W. Fountain Pleasant Run Osa Matthews Marshall George Edwards Spice Valley Claude Reuter James Smith- Bena Eller McKnishi Henry Miller Marion John Veach Wesley Arthur—Marshall John Ll. Woods Shawswick Stanley Hamer Robert E Dale Grover Johnson—Perry TW. B. Woodward Robert Gasaway Reno Toyle Bowden William Bryant Thomas Birch Indian Creek Guerney McDowell John Martin—Perry Charles Watson—Marshall

Knights of Columbus Hold Special Friday Meeting

A special meeting of the Knights of Columbus is scheduled for Friday November 14th with members urged to attend and participate.

the Knights of Columbus

Santa Fe Agents Visit City for Business

A. A. Robertson general agent and Emmitt Fisher traveling freight agent of the Santa Fe, both of Cincinnati, were in the city Thursday on business.

A. A. Robertson The Santa Fe Emmitt Fisher Cincinnati

Walker Injured After Fall At Home

Miss Mabel Walker is confined to her West Sixteenth Street home after falling down a flight of rear stairs Monday. She sustained severe bruises but no broken bones and will stay home for some time.

Mabel Walker West Sixteenth Street

Dell Covery and Miss Mandia Meadows Wed in City Office Nuptials

Dell Covery and Miss Mandia M Meadows were united in marriage by Justice George Q Iseminger at his North J street office Thursday. The couple resides about six miles north of the city.

Dell Covery Mandia M. Meadows George Q. Iseminger J Street

Golden Wedding Anniversary Of Mr and Mrs Wease

Carthage Missouri reports the fiftieth wedding anniversary of William and Mrs Wease longtime residents who lived in this city. The event included a family dinner with four generations present and photos to mark the milestone.

Carthage William Wease Meridan Street Wease Mitchell Ind Sixteenth Indiana Richmond Bedford Lew Wease Oscar Wease Charles Cro.ley Kendricktown John Veazey Weir Kans Noble Wease Detroit Mich H. E. Pyle Parsons, Kans Charles Johnson John Hallowell

Mayors of Indiana by Political Affiliation

The November 4 election results show the political composition of Indiana city mayors. Democrats, Republicans, and Citizens controls are listed by city in the survey of municipal leadership.

Quail Season Ends December 20 Under State Rules

Hunting season guidance outlines quail season from November 10 to December 20 and warns of misuse of the squirrel season. It notes earlier confusion about federal waterfowl laws and lists dates for squirrels, ducks and geese, rabbits, and fur bearing animals. Violations carry fines up to $100 or up to 90 days in jail.

Annual convention of Lawrence County Sunday School Association

The Lawrence County Sunday School Association holds its annual convention at Mitchell. Organizers invite delegates, teachers, and church representatives to gather for programs, discussions, and reports on Sunday school work.

Lawrence County Sunday School Convention at Mitchell PresbChurch

The Lawrence County Sunday School Association holds its annual convention at the Presbyterian Church in Mitchell next Tuesday with State Secretary Burnie delivering three addresses. Local attendance expected from the city.

Lawrence County Sunday School Association Presbyterian Church Mitchell Burnie

Wallner's Condition Improves After Hunting Accident

The condition of Mike Wallner, seriously injured in a hunting accident on Monday, was reported as improving and better than initially feared. Doctors say amputation is not currently indicated, though the injury remains grave and monitored.

Mike Wallner

Robert Sprouil Returns From French Lick Trip

Robert Sprouil has returned home after spending several days on business at French Lick and West Baden.

Robert Sprouil French Lick West Baden

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