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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
3
Mrs. Curtis Younger, Mitchel, took a dose of strychnine in a personal crisis after domestic trouble Thursday night. She was in serious condition at her home Friday but expected to recover according to local reporting.
Robert Reed, once a Bloomington boy, is causing concern among relatives as questions about his recent actions and whereabouts circulate. Local family members urge caution while seeking information on his case.
Robert Reed 21 formerly of Bloomington and cousin of Mrs Elmer Smith of Lincoln Avenue is missing near Rye Colorado since last Sunday after starting a trip to Beulah 14 miles away. 25 rye residents search with telegram from George Gray leading effort. sister Heitie Reed had been visiting and Reed plans to return to Colorado once found. Also reports note Reed’s health history and current search by residents and family. A separate item notes 13 year old Sidney Allison of Mitchell charged with stealing eight spectacle lenses from J P Jackson. case to be heard in juvenile court.
Parents guardians and employers face misdemeanor charges for permitting or employing children in violation of Sec 2. Convictions carry fines from 10 to 50 dollars. Public notice cites Sec 15 page 624 of acts of 1915.
The Southern Indiana Power Company expects to turn on current through its lines from Williams to Bloomington by Sunday or Monday. The project involves permanent construction, a new Bloomington office, and about 25 jobs relocating from Indianapolis. The company paid Mrs. Burke $2,000 for land for the power plant site south of AirPole, aiming to supply roughly 7,900 horsepower in the city within three months.
The Bloomington Star comments on an overabundance of designated days. It lists numerous holidays and days to celebrate from New Year to All Fools Day, suggesting too many days may dilute significance.
James Burke who pled guilty to intoxication and was fined 1 and costs in Justice Iseminger's court was arrested again Thursday night on the same charge. He must serve the original fine and costs and will face the second charge after ten days expire.
Monon railroad workers honored for long service at least twenty five years with the line. J Y Denton Jesse Hampton Barney Moore of Monon and W H Walden of Putnamville receive silver medals. Others from Orleans include Richard Parish Bonnie Jahrow Albert Medlock and I J Collins.
Mrs. J. H. Underwood and her son John traveled to Staunton Virginia to enroll John in a military school. They came back Thursday night fearing a cold dorm due to a month long heating shutdown and the boy recently recovering from throat surgery.
The Shoe Man Frank M Cosner promotes good sensible styles for ladies shoes in winter. He highlights new shapes and high quality leathers offered at right prices to attract buyers looking for durable footwear.
Thomas Lynch, a Scotch Irishman, arrived Thursday to locate his brother John Lynch who left Oklahoma in 1911 for this area to work in quarries or mills. Police assist in the search as Thomas continues to roam the vicinity seeking any clue to Hunt's whereabouts.
William Bock, fifteen, admitted striking John C. Edwards once after being called a vile name. He appeared before Judge Swails on an assault and battery charge. Bock’s prior record was noted and he agreed to bring his parents and return to court Monday.
East 10th Street grocer E V Cravens vanished a week ago after a phone call to his lawyers and a description of a drowned man found in Evansville closely matching Cravens. Relatives and friends seek answers as creditors appoint J R McDaniels as receiver amid mounting debts.
James Ross, the veteran Monon passenger conductor, had finger surgery last week and is recovering. He is getting along but will be out of duty for some time before returning to service.
Mr and Mrs A J Thompson and their two daughters of Kentland have left after visiting the family of Mrs H C Wilson at 15th and N streets.
Mrs. Robert Campbell left Friday for Los Angeles. Their son Muriel Milby will live with grandparents in Louisville until spring when Campbell and his stepson will join Mrs. Campbell in California.
George Jackson of Leesville was in the city Friday on business Archie Withers has gone to Bloomington to attend Indiana University Harrodsburg adds a new hardware store as a notable local development
H. B. Gentry remains at home for an extended spell due to a foot disease. Doctors advise against using his feet, so he will try a wheel chair for a while. his general health is reported as good.
Orleans forms a Horse Thief Association with officers Fred L. Shirley president H. S. Noblitt vice president Jas L. Jean secretary and Geo H. Carter treasurer. The group aims to prevent crimes and detect and punish offenders.
Born this morning to Mr and Mrs James Shoffner of L street a son named Richard Franklin.
Mrs. Burton Hansen, who had been staying with her mother in Bloomington, has returned to her home.
Mrs. Chas Davidson and her daughter Ada Katherine of Indianapolis are guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Mort Shortridge on South street.
Mrs Emma Lampmar and son Charles visit Mrs Ray Glover in Bedford. Dr A J McDonald returns from West Baden after attending the State Medical Society meeting. Mrs John Whitman visits Bedford hosts. Paoli public square improved. Marengo to build brick school with township support. Miss Callie Hulse ill at home. Mrs Von Baker much better after illness. Mrs R E Dale and Mrs F B Humston visit Louisville. Miss Tryphenia Byers improving. Lee Pressnal’s daughter ill with malaria. Luther Davis near Guthrie ill with acute indigestion. Born to Mr and Mrs James Connancock a son Michael Joseph. Catherine OCon nell ill with typhoid.
Joseph F. Meyers a 52 year old jeweler from Lawrenceburg was repairing a watch when the mainspring broke, flew from the case and struck his left eye, cutting the eyeball and destroying the sight.
Charles Perry of Avoca born in Springville is listed as a deserter from Company F 22d Infantry at a western post. A $50 reward is offered for Perry's capture. father listed as John Perry of Avoca. A second reward applies to William T Williams son of James A Williams of Loogootee, suspected deserter from Fu Yellowstone Wyoming on September 13 1913.
William Mitchell received a message Thursday announcing the safe arrival at Indianapolis of his wife and granddaughter Miss Margaret Williams from Bristol England after a pleasant visit with Mr and Mrs William Mitchell. Mr and Mrs John Dr Williams remained for a longer visit.
John L. Rider a well known Vernon township farmer living south of Crothersville attempted to kill himself Wednesday night by stabbing his body with a broken rusty pitchfork. The self harm stemmed from months of illness and family losses with prior suicide attempts thwarted by relatives. A doctor treated him to prevent blood poisoning from the rusty implement. He is about sixty and owns a Vernon township farm.
Dr. Collins from Avéca travels to West Baden for attendance at a State Medical Society meeting ongoing in the town.
Mrs. Nancy Lemon traveled to Paoli with her son Mat Lemon and wife Jennie Lemon and Mrs. Frank Lemon to see the old home place. They gathered peaches from a tree planted over seventy years ago and were joined by Mrs. Gas away of Orleans, sister of Mrs. Frank Lemon.
Mitchell Indiana September 26 The Democrats met in mass convention to nominate a city ticket for the fall election with fifty four participants. Barney McAfee was chosen for mayor Burns Holland for clerk Edward Keane for treasurer Henry Scheibe and Albert Hackney for at large councilman Harvey Hall for first ward Simon Cornwallard Ward Edward Moore for second ward.
In Greene county a running pistol battle at the Sharp home near Linton left Hub Bard Sharp wounded in the abdomen and likely to die. His son-in-law Rich ard Waldie fled after four shots were fired. deputies and sheriffs pursued him as the couple’s divorce case tops the domestic dispute.
Rural teachers in Lawrence County are urged to send 7th and 8th graders and the high school agricultural class to seed corn meetings on October 7 and 8. Attend if possible by arranging a substitute. Sessions cover selection care and testing of seed corn with a live practical farmer sharing state wide expertise.
Clarence Benzel injured a finger while cleaning a meat grinder gear. Rufus Mayfield of Paxton Illinois visited Mitchel and Marion township to evaluate buying a farm. Greer and Munson of Greer Reality Co. guided the tour and showed several good farms, with Mayfield impressed by the region.
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