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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1913
Page
4
The Bedford Weekly Mail presents its editorial team withThomas J Brooks as editor Fred B Otis managing editor Bert C Wicker news editor and circulation manager Mrs Harry Askew society editor Curt Jocelyn as society editor and Job Department manager.
The column lists subscription rates for one year within and outside the county, plus advertising rates. Legal ads start at 1.60 per square for the first insertion, with subsequent insertions at the same rate. Display ads vary by number of insertions, local reading matter ads priced per inch, and card of thanks at 25 cents. Resolutions listed.
A traction engine pulling a corn shredder overturned on a hill injuring no one. The press notes unclear mention of bystanders and authorities, but the event involved a crash with the shredder and engine parts scattered near a road. No injuries or fatalities confirmed.
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Roy Flinn and Miss Josie Anne Alben were married this afternoon at a dock near Tunnelton. Justice Tseminger officiated at his South Jo Street office. The couple plans to reside near Tunnelton.
A drunken man identified as Simpson caused chaos near 13th and L streets, threatening pedestrians with a loaded revolver and grabbing a woman. Police arrested him on weapons charges after a chaotic evening ending with a $50 fine and jail time, while observers suspected broader warrants.
The Bloomington man Aliss Kisten Murpha was convicted of assault and conspiracy, receiving a suspended sentence and six months in jail plus a fine. The verdict angered the state’s attorneys, who had sought a longer sentence. the case revisited an old 1910 robbery plea and parole.
Rumor had circulated that the local Stone Claim planned to buy the CLS owned Norton home on West Street across from the West Side Schools. A Saturday report, from a seemingly reliable source, stated the deal had closed. The residence is described as one of the finest in the city, built of Bedford stone.
Tac Fred Strout of South peasterm Shops suffered a crushed first finger with a fracture and a severely cut third finger in an air hoist incident this morning. Doctors Fresland and Stimpson treated the injuries.
Mrs. 3.4 Veatch of Peerless suffered a stroke Friday afternoon affecting the right side though not entirely paralyzed. She is fifty one years old. Dink Bowden of West 22d Street is ill with typhoid fever.
A fierce bull dog mauled bystander B. A. Biggs near the intersection of 17th and O Streets. Passersby fought the animal, driving it away and saving Biggs from serious injury. Police were notified and monitored the animal.
B A Biggs of N street used a quart milk bucket as his sole weapon Friday afternoon to drive off a fierce bulldog. The dog, seen by several pedestrians, was severely punished and fled after Biggs struck it. He escaped with no injuries and police will monitor the canine.
A man in Flora Illinois was arrested after being caught by a railroad detective with a suspected lot from a store. The incident involved the detective pursuing and detaining the individual for shoplifting or theft, with authorities handling the case locally.
A flock of birds invades the farmland, consuming growing wheat and shocked corn. Farmers report significant crop damage as poultry targets grain stands and feeds. Local officials consider protective measures and crop protection methods.
On 8th Street between Lincoln and O streets George Spurgeon was riding a wheel when a lamp on the vehicle came off and tangled in the front wheel. He was thrown over the handlebars suffering a badly lacerated left face and several severe bruises.
At Flora Newfoundland a railway detective detained a youth found with razors, knives and pennies linked to the Mitchell Lagle store theft. Constable Albert Hall and William Tagle identified the goods and prisoner Henry Lynch, about 16, pleaded not guilty. Preliminary hearing set for next Tuesday.
Manford Overton sues Selly and Dicey Atchley in Daviess circuit court seeking an injunction and $100 plus for damages. He alleges a large flock of chickens and turkeys trespasses on his wheat and corn fields damaging crops while tenants Samuel Overton and Robert Feller report losses. He asks the court to bar the birds from his land.
Percival Vivian manager of the Ten Greet Players refutes Kirksville Mo report that his group tore down an American flag at State Normal School. He says the flag was lowered and draped, not struck, and asserts he is the sole true British subject with many American actors in the company. President Kirk had barred further appearances at the school.
Elks and Stone City Club begin a winter dance series in Stone City Club rooms with thirty couples attending the first Friday night. The Lubert Hanna Orchestra of Bloomington provided music for the charming event with guests Miss Frances Reed of Minneapolis and Miss Blanche Stuart of Cedar Rapids in attendance.
John A. Hayes chief detective of the Monon railroad, a well known city figure, is talked of as a candidate for Lafayette marshal. He has friends in Lafayette and other Monon towns and is believed chosen by the mayor for the role.
Students at Goose Town school four miles east of town held a pie supper on Wednesday night. A good time and fine order were reported. The event netted over 15 dollars.
In a Bloomingto n court, Stineburg was found guilty of assault and battery and jailed for six months with a $700 fine. Prosecutor Louden moved to commit him for parole violation from a 1910 Kahn store robbery case, while defense urged a new trial over contested medical testimony regarding a drug administered to a girl. The judge ordered jail time to serve the assault sentence first, with parole issues to be pursued after release.
James Soloman of Williams was in the city Saturday on business.
Largely attended funeral in GONERAL for Mrs. August Benzel at the German Methodist Church. Rev J ik Severinghaus presided with German hymns and Asleep in Jesus. Pallbearers included Edward Hartman and Benzel relatives. Burial and interment followed in Ripon Wisconsin Sunday. Relatives and friends from New Albany Louisville Louisville Ellettsville Cortland Seymour and other cities attended.
Official figures from Charles A. Greathouse and Ernest Welborn show Indiana's 1912-13 school enrollment at 537,500 with 761,494 children of school age statewide, 223,994 not attending. Average daily attendance totaled 425,681 as grades drop from seventh to eighth and high school enrollment rises only modestly.
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