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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
2
Hattie Friedman has filed a damage suit against the City of Bedford seeking monetary relief. The suit details and exact claim amount are outlined in the court filing.
Sidney Allison of Mitchell faces petit larceny charges in Lawrence circuit court for allegedly stealing eight spectacle lenses valued at two dollars. Separate suit seeks twenty thousand dollars from the City of Bedford after a fall on I street May 16 1913 injured Mrs. Hattie Friedman and damaged her left arm and shoulder. The cases were set for Saturday with additional action against William Beeck for assault and battery.
After jurors could not reach a verdict in the Mace Hitchcock blind tiger case, Hitchcock Cad Starr and John Gresham agreed to plead guilty to a modified illegal sale charge. An added count of illegal selling replaced the blind tiger charge. each man faced a $50 fine plus costs.
City inquiry follows a 3 AM fusillade of shots fired by police to frighten a man who hid and could not be located. The incident prompts questions about motive and legality in the early hours.
Greene county Prosecutor Bordiner asks to dismiss the manslaughter charge against Senator Bland connected to last Tuesday's auto crash at Bland's Linton home. He cites inquest testimony and eyewitness accounts showing Bland bore no criminal intent or fault.
Miss Lizzie Batterton aged 75 dies in Bloomington from injuries from a fall six weeks earlier. She is survived by brother Charles, a tinsmith of this city. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 at Mrs. Margaret A. Dunn's home in Bloomington with Rev. Anunzi Atwater officiating. interment at Rose Hill cemetery.
Seven Williams High School pupils were expelled after a faculty pupil disagreement over school duties. The students met with County Superintendent Sanders on Wednesday seeking reinstatement and a return to classes.
A vague rumor claims a murder occurred weeks ago at the old soldier's reunion on the Chapel Hill edge of Monroe County. The victim was a stranger, the event happened during a drunken brawl, and earlier inquiry yielded no definite findings. The rumor remains afloat.
The jury could not reach a verdict in the Mace Hitchcock case charged with running a blind tiger. Three jurors favored acquittal from the start, and the panel was dismissed at 5:30 p.m. after a Monday to Tuesday trial.
Anti Saloon League plans a Sunday field day in Lawrence county churches on October 19 with speakers including Rev. E Shoemaker state superintendent R C Minton Prof F C Tilden James I Cox and R A Igg. The event aims to lift temperance sentiment enforce laws and mobilize financial support. A Bedford convention will follow to unify temperance forces.
Rumor spread that Olin Wray near death from consumption confessed to killing J. W. Robinson at Showers lumber yard years ago. Wray and Rev. Joseph Campbell deny any confession. family suffers anxiety and a nervous breakdown in the mother, Mrs. Dennis Wray.
Vina Maddox sues in Lawrence circuit court for divorce from Alonzo Maddox citing marriage in 1888 and separation in 1912. She alleges paralysis limitations and that he abandoned her and lived with another woman, with late night visits to the home. She states his assets of $600 real estate and $200 personal property, a salary of $85 monthly, and seeks $1,000 alimony.
A quiet home ceremony was held Tuesday at the Parker residence on North N street. Miss Gladys Parker became Mrs Reugar Quackenbush in a white crepe de chine gown with a large shower bouquet of white roses. The Rev. Quincy Short officiated. Afterward guests enjoyed brick ice cream and cake. The couple will reside at 1208 West Fifteenth street after November 1.
The wedding of Miss Lou McIntyre of Mitchell and Mr. Charles Webster of Nemo Arkansas occurred Wednesday at 8 at the bride’s mother's home Mrs Margaret McIntyre. They plan to travel to Nemo where Webster is connected with a large nursery.
The New Home Savings and Loan Association, long operating from Underwood and Underwood, has rented the room used by the John Goldsby coal office and will relocate to its new offices at the earliest opportunity.
Ava Crook, recently declared of unsound mind, has been admitted to the Hospital for the Insane at Madison per information to County Clerk Stalker. She will be transferred to the institution as soon as arrangements are made. Sanford Hall of Williams visited the city on Wednesday.
Mr Harry Allen of this city and Miss Mabel Sypes of the same area were wed in a simple ceremony. The couple received congratulations from friends and family as they begin married life.
Miss Mabel Sypes of Guthrie and Mr. Harry Allen of Bedford married at Elder J. Williams residence Tuesday at 3 pm. The bride is daughter of Enoch and Mrs Sypes, respected locals, and the groom is Lon Allen’s son employed at Donnelly stone mill. They will reside in Bedford.
William Rariden, a local boy with the Boston National League team, is expected home Monday. His work this year has been praised by friends.
Prof Linke of Seymour schools lets contract to James I Allison to build a seventy foot tower on Town Hill near Newcastle Indiana. From the summit telescope aided views will reach Indianapolis and far Brown County. A prior tower on Weed Patch Hill was torn down eight years ago due to danger.
Newton Underwood faces a potential typhoid fever attack as health authorities issue warnings and urge precautions to prevent spread. Local officials emphasize vaccination, sanitation, and prompt reporting of symptoms to curb the outbreak.
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