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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1913
Page
4
The Bedford Weekly Mail publishes basic staff and department roles including Thomas J. Brooks as proprietor editor Fred B. Otis as managing editor Bert C. Wicker news editor and circulation manager Mrs Harry Askew society editor Curt Jocelyn society editor and manager Job Department with contact phone numbers 269 and 887 for various offices.
A report states constable Charles PTrarazon detained Charles V Tummes after a Saturday contract inquiry, accusing him of possessing a wagon. He was placed in custody briefly before being released, with authorities noting no further proceedings.
Bedford high school led 4 to 1 at half but Odon battled back to win 24 to 9. A preliminary game between Public School Teams Three and Four ended 18 to 0 in favor of Team Four.
The Board of County Commissioners met in a special session at the courthouse Saturday and authorized the issue of funds for the Shawswick township gravel road. They also considered bids for repairs on the town hall at Mitchell.
Policeman Elmer Wells quit duty after Mayor Fields served a notice that charges would be filed if he did not resign. Wells cited a clean record and claimed city gambling dens exist, while McBride also faced resignation talks and will stay on until year end. John Croucher named as special policeman to fill the vacancy.
Ernest Reed aged 1 received a prison term from Judge Wilser for burning the Dan Abrams home at Elwren with kerosene soaked blanket at the attic. Abrams confessed and also faces a similar sentence. Reed and Abrams are jailed pending transfer to Jeffersonville reformatory. Sheriff Jones fears further threats.
County Agent C J Jones informs farmers and stockmen about Indiana's stallion enrollment act effective January 1 1934 The act classifies stallions by breed status lists disqualifying and insurable diseases requires biennial soundness certificates and mandates clear labeling and display of enrollment certificates in stables and ads
Mt Sturn Mornin obituary notes Harrison Tech aged five died Saturday at his Avoca home from tuberculosis. He is survived by a wife who has died, one son and several daughters. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 PM at the Avoca Baptist church with burial in Avoca.
James McClentic aged 57 a farmer west of Leesville died Saturday at 3 a m after a long tuberculosis illness. He is survived by his wife a daughter and several grandchildren. Burial took place at Sheeks cemetery near Leesville.
Relatives digging on Abraham Houghland’s Vigo township farm near Sandborn found a receptacle containing $3500 in gold buried several feet underground. Houghland, a prosperous farmer with about 350 acres along White River, died weeks ago and reportedly disclosed the money’s location to kin. His estate is valued near $40,000.
Otto Cecil and Martha Wagoner, both residents of the county, were married Saturday afternoon at 1 36 by Justice Iseminger at his North J street office. The couple will reside in the county.
James W. Riley appeared at the City Clerk's office Saturday stating he is no longer a member of the City Board of Health and received his pay for past services. Mrs I W Hazelwood of New Albany guests of Mrs J H Burnham on N Street as she accompanies Dr Hazelwood to Chicago for the National Medical Association meeting.
The text describes how advertising must match the certificate of enrollment, with the Board able to suppress mislabeling, order corrections, and temporarily revoke enrollment. It also states service fees are illegal and not subject to collection.
The Bureau lists Bulletins 69 79 and Technical Papers 30 51 60 and Miners Circular 18 with topics on coal mine accidents Fuller’s earth oil well decline copper alloy melting points and tunneling safety. Free copies available limit one per person requests require ordering by number and title address Director Washington DC
A Bloomington Telephone report quotes a well known stone operator unhappy with 1913 results. He doubts more than 2 percent return on quarry investment, cites difficult collections, and says mills and quarries stayed open but lacked strong orders. Future prospects and east building demand appear quiet with year start uncertainty.
A Lawrence County lawsuit totaling about 1500 dollars is underway in Monroe before Judge Wilson. About 60 Guthrie neighborhood witnesses attend. Mary Deckard, 85, alleges Brady Turner and others persuaded her to deed her property while weak. Attorneys Boruff and Hast represent her. evand children are represented by Mellen and Clark.
Omar Porter of Willams was in the city on Friday on business.
The article argues the new tariff for revenue is in effect but prices remain high for consumers. It cites reduced oats duties, anticipated Canadian tariff removal, and effects on butter, cheese, fish, and beef. It warns free trade may lower imports while retail meat and dairy prices stay elevated due to packer power and distribution.
Thomas Hollinbaugh of Ft Ritner, in Guthrie township, came to the city to resign as Justice of the Peace this afternoon citing that the job is not worth the time and trouble. Mrs Cobb remains seriously ill but improving. Citizens Bank building in Michigan City is dedicated. William and Ayless Radcliff return from Emporia after attending to a seriously ill sister.
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