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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
9
Thieves broke into Williams store and the nearby station at the river bank on Thursday night. A mail pouch, a suitcase with clothing, and about 250 dollars were taken, while a slot machine at Harry Adams store was smashed and nickels stolen. No arrests or clues reported yet.
Report says Monon will install an elegant new station on Breckenridge Road just north of the city. Autoists note new trains on the main line are expected soon as part of the upgrade.
The Monon railroad unveils fifteen new passenger cars for its main line service from Chicago to Louisville, including two on the Hoosier Limited and thirteen on trains 5 and 6. Cars feature steel underframes, vestibuled parlors, dining and baggage space, electric lighting, and heated interiors, built to Barney & Smith plans. Safety features include reinforced ends to prevent telescoping, with service expected by December 1. A hazardous road fill near a city crossing prompts driver caution and a pending repair order.
We thank neighbors friends and relatives for loving help and sympathy during our son and brother’s illness and death. May the Heavenly Father bless you all. Henry Schafer and Family Mr and Mrs Merle McClellan have taken rooms in the George Parks residence West Lith street.
In circuit court Friday Bonica files for divorce from Levi Donica through attorney Woo Clark claiming cruel treatment and false allegations of improper relations. The petition states the couple married in 1910 and lived as husband and wife until March 1912 and that he shoved her and misused her.
The farmer Ron Miller near Green Castle mourns a pet hen that died yesterday at age 16. The bird reportedly raised thirteen broods of chicks and its owner says careful care extended its life. The hen was buried in Miller’s yard with a small stone marker.
Statewide push by public school authorities led by Supt Fagan to investigate cigarette use among boys in Bedford and across Indiana. A table of addicted students will be sent to the state board of health and parents notified. Dr Hurty cites cigarette smoking as an evil reducing efficiency and notes tobacco is a drug like morphine in its grip.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nola Bell wife of James Bell who died after being burned while attempting to light a fire with gasoline and coal oil mix were held Friday at 2 pm from the home with Rev. OHaver of the First Methodist church officiating. Burial was in the Skerd cemetery. Also noted were visits by Miss Emily Houston and Miss Dorothy Jones with local residents and A B Cunningham of Seymour on business.
Fifty members attended the Merchants Association smoker at Wilson's Hall on Thursday evening. Mr Potter and his brother in law Frank Bailey surprised members. President R. C. Cosner spoke on aims and fellowship as Miller catered a banquet featuring oyster stew celery olives cheese straws and more plus cigars in a convivial close.
Announcement from St. Louis Post Dispatch notes the December wedding plan of Miss Emily Houston of Bedford Indiana and Mr. C. W. Link, son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Link of this city. Link, a general agent for the Chicago Terre Haute and Southeastern Railway, is prominent socially and professionally.
The $25,000 waterworks improvement bonds were sold Friday afternoon to Miller & Company of Indianapolis. Three bidders participated. Miller & Company paid par value plus accrued interest and covered printing costs, plus a $50 premium. The funds fund the sedimentation basin and machinery at the substation southwest of the city.
Indianapolis musician gave a remarkable organ recital at First Christian Church to benefit the church choir. A missing printer caused no programs but Mr. Hansen explained each piece clearly and the concert drew good attendance, described as a very successful event.
Dr Fletcher Gardner states Bloomington and its schools face no epidemic danger. He notes few diphtheria cases and successful containment, but warns Monroe county risks rise as many country residents refuse antitoxin for children. One recent death followed parental refusal. Francis Carl Underwood, 18th and O streets, recovers from a serious diphtheria attack.
The Bloomington Star notes wealthy life and eggs as signs of prosperity and hints at saloons not called by that name. It mentions postmasters and cyclones, farmers buying cars after selling hogs, and invites Democrats to give thanks on November 28. The column recalls Teddy's quip about Taft.
Donors grow impatient as many cluster lights remain uninstalled after months of delay. Some mills have finished their posts, and a new batch may go up soon. Local boosters are urged to support the effort to push the project forward.
Three men and three boys were caught taking coal from the Menon coal shores Thursday night by Detective Hays. They were summoned to appear in city police court Friday morning and warned before affidavits are filed. Hays vows to stop coal theft this winter as large losses occur at railway yards. The defendants were released after a warning pending company guidance.
A Democrat Judge Joseph Giles wagered on the election by smoking with Republican Howard Chitty and Progressive editor Harry Clemens in a Mitchell business district window. The large flooded cigar exploded after an hour. Other items note Mrs Vergil Mitchell returning to Bedford and visits by B W Baxter, Fred Edmondson, and Mrs John W Hudson.
Confusion over the term end for Judge Shea of the circuit court arises as the Attorney General's opinion on the term dates is awaited. Officials note the potential shift of court duties with a new term starting in January and the appellate district appointment under discussion among local leaders.
The present population of the city of Linton is 7 867 as counted by Winter, compiler of the Linton city directory, based on Hoffman directories.
A worker named M. Ho Tnmen suffered a heavy cylinder accident in a Southeastern shop. He was seriously mashed on the head and face, but authorities report no broken bones and no other injuries.
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