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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
8
Jarry Richardson of Mitchell is charged with assault and battery in intent to kill after firing three shots at his wife in a restaurant Saturday night. One bullet struck her thigh, he wounded himself, both injuries described as not serious. A preliminary hearing occurred Tuesday in Mitchell.
Wilual Fall County Treasurer B. F. Pitman announces readiness for full tax payments with prefilled receipts. Corporations pay larger sums while many individuals also contribute, though large property owners delay until later. Early payments have begun, with the office anticipating steady daily totals rather than peak rushes.
Illness of George Campbell prevents him from serving as registration inspector in the seventh precinct of Shanswick township. Thomas Kimbrell appointed in his place. Registration day set for Monday October 7.
A bloody brawl broke out early Sunday morning between two hotel guests at the Avenue Hotel following a social poker session. One man was badly cut and bleeding from multiple wounds. no affidavits have been filed and police reported they knew nothing of the incident.
The year’s schedule opens October 2 1912 at Presbyterian church with treasurer’s report and garden notes. Subsequent sessions cover school committee reports censorship issues at Sorosis meetings civic topics and club activities through May 7 1913 chaired by Mrs S E Avery and secretary Mrs A J McDonald.
The Loyal Order of Moose votes to establish a vocational institute near Chicago in spring 1918. The project includes buildings and an industrial plant costing 1.5 million dollars to educate about two thousand students, decided at the supreme council meeting in Chicago.
A San Diego County reader cites a New York Tribune editorial accusing Hiram Johnson of coarse vilification of President Taft. The correspondent quotes The San Diego Union calling Johnson an evil tolerable for now, and argues Californians doubt his fitness to govern ninety million people if called to preside in Congress.
Gilbert S. Thomas a 21 year old Bedford man was rejected by the Louisville Recruiting Station after a week of varying height measurements. Heights ranged from 68 to 72 inches with daily changes noted during extensive physical exams. Officers cited the inconsistency as the reason, despite Thomas being a desirable candidate in every other respect.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jason Brown in East Oolitic Tuesday morning. Mr and Mrs Stanley Chrisler return home after a week in St Louis attending the Druggists convention and related social functions. J L Smith made a business trip to Indianapolis yesterday.
Armstrong Brothers loaded two hundred head of Lawrence county cattle at Springville on Tuesday in what was likely the largest shipment from the town. The herd was driven onto nine train cars under Manon Agent Hamilton’s direction and sent to Clay & Son stock feeders of North Salem, Indiana. A Monon freight train waited to carry the cattle to the city. Local buyers report heavy orders for feeding stock from blue grass farms of the county.
The men of the Twenty third Regiment were royally entertained in this city at the Loyal Order of Moose club rooms. An all day open house showcased warm hospitality that left visiting soldiers recalling superior treatment along their march.
An elderly Union veteran shared tales at the 23rd Infantry camp in Harrodsburg. He described the Knights of the Golden Circle as active in Monroe County, plotting clashes with Union drafts as Governor Morton sent troops to Harrodsburg. The confrontation never happened and the group faded by war’s end.
A local appeal warns that many boys from ages 12 to 17 use cigarettes, with percentages rising with age. It cites social and educational harm, urges stricter dealer enforcement and parental vigilance, and quotes J. B. Fagan urging homes to supervise children until school starts.
H G Wilson has bought P W Roberts share in the undertaking business once E S Ferguson owned. The firm, formerly Wilson Roberts, now operates as H G Wilson Funeral Director.
H H Launis is making extensive improvements on his North I Street residence. When completed the house will have two full stories and be one of the prettiest and most convenient homes in the city.
An independent Oolitic telephone exchange has been taken over by Central Union. The Social Home Exchange with 225 phones will be added to Central Union at Oolitic. F F Bingham owner and Paul Higman local manager will retire from phones but supply power and lights. The Oolitic system will be under Central Union management.
Mr and Mrs Marion Taylor with their children left Monday for Los Angeles. Social events honoring Mrs Taylor included formal receptions by the W R C and Daughters of Rebekah and an afternoon by Mrs John Harvey and a party by Mrs Charles Taylor at which Mrs Taylor was presented with a gold chain and locket by fourteen friends.
Miss Josephine Dunnavy of South G street suffered a broken foot in a peculiar accident Saturday. Returning from a neighbor she slipped on a yard bank and fell with her full weight on the foot, requiring a month before weight bearing and time before she can resume duties as cashier at Wilson's store.
The local Carpenters and Joiners Union of this city hosted a pleasant social at their hall on South I street Friday evening with an 8 to 9 o clock banquet for members and invited guests.
Mrs Maggie Mitchell returns home after a visit with Mrs Jennie Alexander in Bloomington. Robert B Blackburn buys Ida N Lester property on North J Street previously occupied by J A Shoulty for 3100 dollars and plans to move his family in at once. Shoulty to move across the street into the Jordan property. Miss Florence Sproull elected matron at Ravenwood hospital after training there for some time.
A charming farewell gathering was hosted by Miss Carol Rutchback at her North M Street home. Theta Gamma sorority friends attended to bid Mattie Sears good luck before her year in Los Angeles with sister Mrs. G. C. Bush. A handkerchief shower complemented ice cream nabiscos and mints.
The Twenty third Infantry U S A arrived in Mitchell at 10 o clock Sunday. A large crowd welcomed them as citizens decorated streets and escorted the regiment to camp. The army baseball club beat the Red Cross Stars 7 to 1. Chaplain Livingston led union services at the Presbyterian church followed by a regimental band concert. The troops left at dawn the next day for French Lick after stops at Orleans and Paoli for receptions and concerts.
William E. Hert Perry township trustee was in the city Friday on business. Mr and Mrs O E Anderson returned to Eminence after visiting the city. Robert Silverstein from Cincinnati will assist in selling at Mrs C B Schmidt's millinery opening.
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