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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
7
A poisoning scare grips Williams as Mr and Mrs Nineva Craig fall ill after taking quinine. Both say the capsules, kept in the house, caused sudden illness with poisoning-like symptoms. The Craigs, long-time Williams residents, are baffled and have no known enemies.
Gilbert Pollard died at Cottom Hospital Monday at 5 20 am after weeks of suffering from a sarcoma. Aged 19, he was born in Claysville Indiana September 5 1898 and lived most of his life in this city. Survived by widow Ruby Bennett a daughter under three weeks old and several siblings. Funeral Tuesday at 1 pm from the Baptist church with Rev Owens and Rev Clark officiating. burial Mitchell Cemetery.
Kenneth Mitchell twelve son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mitchell was knocked down by a fast moving bicycle while en route to the Twenty third Infantry camp at Highland Park. He suffered a torn ankle and painful bruises but his condition improved after initial fears of fatal injury. The rider fled on collision and was later identified as a young man who rode away. John Inman of Williams vicinity was in the city Saturday.
Samuel Reed aged 43, prominent in Oolitic stone circles, died Sunday at Rockville Sanitarium after a five week illness of tubercular trouble. Born in England, he came to Bloomington to head Reed Stone Company operations, leaving a widow, son George, daughter Doris, a brother Ralph Reed, a sister Mrs Malcolm Lawrence, and cousin Robert Reed. Funeral held at Trinity Episcopal Church with local and Bloomington stone men in attendance.
Local fans enjoyed a high class exhibition at Washington Park as the Indianapolis Wicker champions shut out Bedford Merits 1 to 0 in a tense ninth inning finish. Billy Creamer twirled two hitters over nine innings with thirteen strikeouts, while Albera allowed five hits. Lemons and McKissick delivered key two base hits, driving in the lone run. A cold night drew a large crowd as the Merits impressed with speed and defense but could not push across a run.
Foreman Thomas Green of the Southeastern shops near here reportedly married in Springfield, Illinois, on Monday. Friends are surprised but not shocked, as they say his intentions were never shared and his actions had seemed suspicious for some time. Green will receive well wishes from many in his hometown upon return.
The French Lick Plutos, described as a colored organization, defeated the local athletics team at their park north of the city Sunday afternoon. The visitors dominated on offense, with Lee’s offerings greatly aiding their win as Ralph Malou suffers a nervous breakdown and remains confined at Edward Porter’s home, 912 17th street.
The two Saturday contests at Athletic Park saw soldiers edged 3-2 by both the Athletics and the Champs. In the Athletics game, Johnson and Whiteside scored for the soldiers as a late misplay broke a 2-2 tie. In the Champs game, Cap Lemons hit a ninth inning homer after Love and Donica sparked a two-run rally, sealing a 3-2 win. Police arrested Oscar Joknson for intoxication after a mace incident near 16th and J streets. he received 10 days in jail plus fines. Umpires included Dude Alers and a soldier in the Champs game. crowd support was weak but players performed well.
Mr and Mrs Allie Friedman spent Sunday in Louisville visiting Mrs Friedmans parents Mr and Mrs J Weinberg. Mrs Arthur Kern and daughter Emma of Avoca returned home after a visit with Mr and Mrs Eddie Bluff.
Elsworth Cox was discharged in the Lawrence circuit court Monday morning. The case hinged on calf ownership. the court determined the defendant did not own the calf alleged stolen, and the prosecution was dropped.
A petition opposing the city telephone rate increase is being circulated with business leaders signing. Central Union Telephone Co has notified subscribers the increase takes effect Tuesday morning. Individual business line rates rise from $2 to $3 per month, and signers may quit using the phones if the raise is enacted.
A satirical review of Charles P. Butler editor of the Daily Democrat and county party leader. The piece accuses him of manipulation and hate, describes his rise to power, and claims liquor dealers thrived under his purification drive while soldiers faced a cold reception at Bedford. The column portrays Butler as dominant in Lawrence County politics and links him to controversial enforcement and public showmanship.
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