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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1913

Page

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Hooting Affair in Mitchell Leaves York Wounded

Edward Mosley fired five shots from an automatic shotgun at Joan York on Mitchell streets. York was badly injured with leg and hip wounds and faced possible amputation. Mosley surrendered to Marshal Walker and was held on assault and battery with intent to kill, pleads not guilty.

Edward Mosley Joan York Mitchell Unemiv York Ible Mosley Marshal Walker Walker Mosler Sixth Street D Mosley Maosley Locken Dilley Underwood

Hawkins-Williams Wedding In Oolitic City Hall

William R. Hawkins and Emma J. Hawkins of Oolitic were married by Mayor Albert J. Fields on Thursday at 11 in the County Clerk’s office. The couple will reside in Oolitic.

William IL. Lone Emma J. Hawkins Oolitic Albert J. Fields Stalker

Tindall Divorce and Divorce Granted in Circuit Court

In Lawrence circuit court on Thursday Eliza Tindall and Thomas Tindall faced trial. Martha J. Beasley was granted a divorce from Riley Beasley on the same day.

Eliza Tindall Thomas Tindall Lawrence Martha J. Beasley Riley Beasley

Ellison couple to occupy West Fourteenth Street house

Dr. W. T. Ellison of Heltonville is remodeling the Lowder place on West Fourteenth Street and plans to move in with Mrs. Ellison for permanent residence. Mrs. J. A. Rowe Mrs. H. P. Pearson and Mrs. J. T. Freeland spent Wednesday in Louisville.

West Fourteenth Street Lowder Place W. T. Ellison Heltonville J. A. Rowe H. P. Pearson J. T. Freeland Louisville

Pipe Burst Burns Worker at Light Plant

John Falk, employed at the light plant, was badly burned by steam when a boiler pipe burst while he worked Wednesday night. He suffered facial and hand injuries. Dr. Pearson attended and dressed the wounds.

John Falk Ight Mr. Falk Pearson

No Leniency Shown in Gresham and Inman Sentencing

Charles Gresham and Primus Inman were sentenced in circuit court for larceny with no clemency granted. Judge Swails ordered sentences from one to eight years as they move to Jeffersonville and Michigan City respectively. The case relates to the Marley Drug Store robbery involving a gin jug and other items.

Charles Gresham Primus Inman Swails Marley Gresham West 16Th Street Inman Jeffersonville Michigan City

Reception for Teachers and School Board at High School

Prof and Mrs J B Fagan hosted a social reception Thursday in the assembly room of the High School for the School Board and spouses, the principal and his wife, and the teachers. Miller's provided refreshments to help new teachers meet their colleagues.

J. B. Fagan

Water taste taints city supply after repair mix

Ordinary drinking water grew strong tasting after an attempt to repair sedimentation basin chemical boxes. Creosote tar combination mixed with water and imparted a coal tar flavor to water works patrons Wednesday night.

Local oil firm reshuffles leadership in Evansville and Miami

Frank Leonard departs Thursday for Miami to join Frank Urmey in the hotel business. Sheldon Malone of Evansville to assume charge of the local Standard Oil agency, a post Leonard held previously.

Frank Leonard Miami Florida Frank Urmey Sheldon Malone Evansville Standard Oil Company Leonard

Mrs Mary Blackburn Visits Sister After Stroke Event

Mrs Mary Blackburn was called to Avoca on Thursday to see her sister Mrs Louinda Brinegar who suffered a light stroke of paralysis several days earlier.

Mary Blackburn Avoca Louinda Brinegar

Mikado Engineers Win Pay Increase on 500 Class Locomotives

Engineer Charles Bane of the Monon reports from Chicago that General Manager A. W. Westfall granted a 25 cent per 100 miles raise for the 500 class Mikado engines. Twenty five of these engines operate on the Monon, often pulling heavy freights. The move follows an arbitration result of 4.75 per 100 miles, with the local lodges acting independently in the conference.

Charles Bane Monon Chicago A. W. Westfall Bane The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Arbitration Board Mr. Bane

Mrs S E Anderson Ill for Several Days

Mrs S E Anderson has been seriously ill for several days according to the latest health bulletin.

S. E. Anderson

Baseball Standings and Scores From National League and More

The daily baseball standings show National League leaders with Brooklyn at 86 63 .579 and Cincinnati at 78 69 .531, American League leaders Philadelphia and Washington, and Western League results with Lincoln 7 to 3 and Omaha beating Des Moines 12 to 3. No games scheduled for some leagues. Detroit and Cleveland tied 1 1 in American League action.

New York Boston Phila Elin Chicago Pittsburgh W.L.P.C Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Louis Phila el Ia Cleveland Boston Louis Detroit American Association Louisville Columbus St. Paul Kan City Washington Philadelphia Lincoln Denver Wichita Topeka Des Moines St. Joe Sioux City Omana

Messenger Taken Ill Here Thursday

Wilbur Crooke former Bedford Imam now living in Bloomington fell ill Thursday in this city while serving as express messenger on the Monon southbound accommodation. George Rariden relieved him and continued the run to Louisville. Crooke grew ill Wednesday evening on the northbound trip but tried to proceed Thursday morning.

Wilbur Crooke Bedford Iman Bloomington George Rariden Louisville Crooke

Farmer Hurts Shoulder Salt Drive Accident

George W. Hudson of Heltonville was painfully hurt Wednesday afternoon when dismounting a frightened horse. The saddle girth broke and the horn struck his breast. Dr. Norman treated him. he is not seriously injured but may miss several days of work.

George W. Hudson Heltonville

Southern Indiana Fox Hunters Meet Set for Scotland Camp

The 2nd annual Southern Indiana Fox Hunters Association meeting will be held in Scotland Greene County Indiana October 13 19 1913. The event invites all fox hunting enthusiasts to camp, share stories, enjoy basket dinners, and participate in races bench shows and speeches while upholding decency and good morals. Members can join via secretary G O Stone Newberry Ind or Lilbern Jackson Mineral Ind with details in the Running Rules and By Laws.

Indiana Association G. O. Stone Newberry Ind Lilbern Jackson Mineral Charles OQ. Williams Pres. S. LF. A

Marriage Licenses Listed for Bedford Oolitic Couples

William L Lone of Oolitic weds Emma J Hawkins of Oolitic. Harry C Allen of Bedford weds Mabel Sipes of Guthrie. Reugar A Quackenbush of Bedford weds Gladys J Parker of Bedford.

William L. Lone Oolitic Emma J. Hawkins Harry C. Allen Bedford Mabel Sipes Guthrie Reugar A. Quackenbush Gladys J. Parker

Mrs B Woody and children visit Louisville relatives

Mrs B Woody and her children traveled to Louisville on Sunday to spend a week with friends and relatives.

B. B. Woody Louisville

Paoli to host pro lineup in bid to beat Wicker’s Champs

Paoli baseball club signs a string of professionals including Smoky Everton and aims to defeat Wicker’s Champs at Washington Park Sunday. Manager Wicker pursues Nehf who threw a no hit game here last spring against Hymera. if he arrives from Sioux City, a marquee pitching duel against Everton could unfold. Paoli backs the plan with money to secure top talent.

Paoli Baseball Club Smoky Everton Washington Park Wicker Nehf Hymera Sioux City Everton Paoli

Bedford Wet and Dry Vote Discrepancy Noted

The Washington Democrat reports the Bedford wet and dry election on Monday produced 1,587 ballots with the drys winning by 192. The piece questions census figures, noting Bedford’s 1910 population was listed as 8,716 while a 1909 vote of over 2,160 is shown for comparison with 7,854 in the census.

Bedford Washington Democrat

Bloomington Views On Local Option Vote Split

A Bloomington Telephone excerpt notes liquor men lack organization and show little interest in voting the town wet, while many dry supporters remain eager to maintain prohibition. The conjecture suggests no soon local option election and a divided town mood.

Edford Bloomington

Bedford Votes Dry in Monday Citywide Result

Bedford druggists celebrate as residents vote dry. The Seymour Democrat notes the decisive outcome on Monday, ending alcohol sales in the city and shifting local commerce and social life.

Bedford Seymour

Williamses sail for home from Bristol on Royal Edward

Col VV V Williams reports son John D Williams and his wife are in Bristol England with Mr and Mrs William Mitchell. They have booked passage on the Royal Edward to sail October 18 and expect to arrive home by October 26.

Col VV. V. Williams John D. Williams William Mitchell Bristol England

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mitchell John York Old Enemy George Gibbons R. B. Short Daily Mail Tal Ingles Circuit Court Pipe Burt Steam Chicago Tribune Ers and School Board Miller’s Strone Mikado Ane Mnured FOX Hunters Annual Meet Qothey Wie Ord
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