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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1913
Page
6
Walter Eubanks 65 known in this city was found dead in bed at the County Poor Farm. Officials say death likely resulted from election day drinking after he arrived to sober up. He had a history of drinking, earlier life as a house painter and brakeman, and was buried in the poor farm’s potter's field.
Max Scheffel a young stone cutter living at Highland House north city was slugged at 7 pm Tuesday by a three man party near the RB and O crossing. A sling shot struck him from behind causing a deep scalp wound requiring one stitch. The assailants escaped without taking property, likely mistaking him for a traveling companion.
Walter Tioward, formerly of this city and brother of Mrs. Kenry Kindred, died Tuesday night in a Terre Haute hospital of pneumonia. Son of Frank Howard who once ran a West 17th street store, he was well known here. Remains expected from Terre Haute Wednesday. funeral likely Thursday at the Kindred home. Buried at Green Hill.
Death entered the Dodds home on East 15th street at 1:50 PM Tuesday claiming David Taylor Dodds aged 21 months after a meningitis illness. Parents Mr and Mrs Dodds are said to be heartbroken. Funeral services set for Wednesday at the home with burial at Green Hill.
Wednesday notice announced the admission of Gertie Hawkins and Lizzie Wilson to the home for the feeble minded at Ft Wayne. Both are adults and inmates at the poor farm and will be moved to Ft Wayne as soon as possible. Mrs Frances Hon of Los Angeles visited locally then traveled to Orleans and New Albany for several days.
Rena Hall files for divorce in Lawrence circuit court alleging marriage on October 15 1905 separation August 1 1909 abandonment and two years of inadequate support. She claims she financed property bought before marriage and that William A Fall holds titles in trust. A commissioner is sought to convey the Washington county property to her.
Deputy Lucian E. Payne appoints M. A. Burton of Mitchell as deputy truant officer until Payne can return to duty. Payne was injured when Prosecutor John H. Underwood's car struck his buggy at 18th and M streets, breaking his collar bone. Also notes Graham Dunihue’s convalescence and local birth and family news from Lincoln Avenue and Terre Haute.
George Hendrickson of Williams, a mussel shell buyer, closed his year's business in the city. He shipped twenty six car loads from Williams and Tunnelton, with thirteen thousand dollars paid for the shells. The shells go to button makers nationwide.
In Bloomington Indiana deputy state fire marshal stopped Abram from shooting himself while investigating a fire that destroyed his Greene County home. Abram later confessed hiring Reed to burn the house for insurance profits, with plans for $100 to Reed and $400 to Abram. The 39 date fire and prior wife's death are noted as context. Sheriff Jones seeks Abram's arrest.
Details emerge on the death of Francis M. Cook who was struck by a B and O switch engine near North Vernon Monday night as he crossed tracks to return to his hotel. He died at 10 30 pm after being transported to his North Vernon hotel with funeral services set for Thursday at 2 pm. Burial followed at Green Hill with BE C Newland Post G A R assisting at the graveside.
George Skelton of Indianapolis appeared Wednesday for the Indiana Public Service Commission in the investigation of Lee Roberts's death at Mitchell. Roberts was crushed under a freight car he was repairing after reportedly not placing a red flag indicating work beneath the car. The PSC now investigates all accidental deaths of corporate employees to determine blame.
Brown county residents vote to decide whether Nashville remains county seat or moves to Helmsburg. Meetings set in townships to fix election date. Nashville residents oppose move citing scenery and tourism. eastern townships likely oppose, western townships favor removal.
The Cleveland Leader notes that minority parties win by exploiting divisions among majorities over tariff and currency. It cites Massachusetts voting margins and New Jersey shifts, where combined Reform and Republican strength exceeded Democratic totals, urging when the anti Democratic majority will assert real power in national politics.
The Hoadley Stone company has bought out the Bloomington Cut Stone company and will take possession around December 15. Bloomington Cut stock is $25,000 in capital, price paid not disclosed. Both mills lie near Bloomington on the Monon, will consolidate under the Hoadley name. The Hoadleys operate a large Stinesville plant with quarry and mill and own a nearby Bloomington facility previously owned by Simeon Freese and James Karsell.
Police located a horse and buggy that had been taken from Mitchell's hitchrack. The rig was found late Tuesday at the public hitch rack and placed in the Short & Owen stable for return to its owner.
Bloomington National Guard soldiers mostly return home with Dr. Gardner absent from the group. About 500 remain in Indianapolis as strike tensions continue. Units near Indianapolis could be recalled quickly, while guardsmen policed Union Station Louisiana street car barns and Pennsylvania tracks. Dr Frank Helland traveled from Indianapolis to Chicago for a surgeons’ meeting.
Eight hundred excursionists who left Cleveland last Saturday returned to Fort Wayne today after a snowbound journey. The train hit fifteen foot drifts fifty miles from Cleveland, preventing a return by that route. Passengers were kept warm and fed by a nearby village before reaching their destination.
Marriage license issued for George M. Mayo of Universal and Lena Pfiester of Bedford. Mary F. Mobley of Hartsville visits relatives, once Mary F. Ryan, daughter of Rev. T. J. Ryan, known locally as a long time Methodist minister. George W. McDaniel and wife depart for St Petersburg to spend winter. January plans include Frank M. Cosner family and Frances Thomas. Reath travels to Riverside to join son for winter.
The piece critiques the Payne Aldrich tariff claiming it won t lower living costs and notes Wilson and Democrats admit high prices persist. It cites wage trends in cotton woolen and silk industries, with 1912 hours and recent increases under protection and forecasts downward pressure under the Underwood bill.
In justice to two Bedford men named Ed Owens the Ed Owens who pleaded guilty to intoxication in police court Tuesday was not the painter or the machinist Ed Owens. Thomas Todd of Romney is visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Todd of Heltonville.
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