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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
3
The Stonington plant shut down for the winter with nearly all its workers moving to other mills in the city. No signs of restart this season. workers secured positions elsewhere as the mill remained inactive through winter.
The affidavit charging William Bock with assault and battery carrying a weapon for bodily harm and delinquency was quashed by Judge Swails on the ground of duplicity. Prosecutor R L Mellen moved to dismiss the defective claim and the case was appealed to the Supreme Court.
The Stephens girl, fifteen, who underwent an operation at City Hospital several days ago, is doing as well as could be expected. She lives in a tent with her father on the eastern edge of the city.
Mrs. Oliver Taylor, who had an operation at City Hospital two weeks ago, has recovered enough to be taken home to Odon.
The Glen Moore Baptist Sunday school boys enjoyed an all day picnic at Avoga on Saturday. More than a dozen doves joined the trip.
Grover Inman who sued Indiana Bedford Quarries Company for damages from a smoke stack injury has settled the case out of court. Attorney S. B. Lowe represented Inman after he was struck on the head by a falling stack.
A barn owned by Vanie Walters southwest of the city burned Friday night at 7 o clock, with most contents lost. The fire began in the loft and breached the roof. the horse, harness, wagon, and cutting box were saved, but oats and corn were burned. Loss estimated above 640 dollars.
Mrs. Houston from Rye Colorado arrived Friday and brought no encouraging news about the search for Robert Reed who disappeared from Rye more than two weeks ago. She is cousin to the missing boy and visiting relatives in this city.
A. K. Sears drove an auto that collided with a buggy steered by Laurie J. Dillman west of the city Saturday. Both parties suffered fright with little damage overall. The buggy’s rear wheel broke after a turn across the road. Sears remained at the scene to handle the aftermath.
For two weeks and one day no death visit occurred in the city or nearby area marking an unusual lull in a place where several deaths are common. The last recorded death was Mrs. Turpin just north of the city, with two deaths since then in the vicinity of Oolitic.
The Baltimore and Ohio System issues a circular to engine crews urging care to prevent locomotives from popping off and belching steam in passenger stations. The rule aims to protect passengers, reduce mishaps, and save fuel by promoting efficient locomotive operation and avoiding unnecessary steam wastage.
Miss Mary Baker and Mrs. John Brown of Bedford ride the Monon to Chicago this morning to attend the football game.
Dr and Mrs H Emery and their daughter Florence will leave the Mast area after a two week stay to return home October 6 at 1 o clock.
The fifteen year old daughter of James Woods of Oolitic was declared of unsound mind after attempting to harm children. Deputy Sheriff J. Lee brought her to the county jail Saturday morning, and she remained in a violent state as plans were made to admit her to the Insane Hospital at Madison.
Sidney Alison, the Mitchell boy charged with stealing several spectacle lenses, did not appear in Lawrence circuit court on Saturday as he had promised Judge Swails. He was brought to the city days earlier and told to bring his parents for the second appearance.
Mrs John Burrell and Mrs Jennie Earley of Brownstown hosted an observation party for seventeen ladies. They toured the Oolitic stone district by chartered auto bus to visit mills and quarries, a first time for many. In the evening Mrs Julia Wallheiser hosted the same group at her West Fourteenth Street home with music by Miss Mary and Estel Hancock, followed by ice cream and cake.
Miss Lottie Wallheiser visits Louisville to spend Sunday with friends. H C Malott arrived from inton Pri day to be with homefolks for a weekend gathering.
M Bates loses a valuable horse after it suffers a broken leg in the Wallheiser pasture on South H street. A crowd of schoolboys who daily chase stock may have caused the incident, though the cause remains uncertain.
Charles T. Canada and Miss Mary Frances Anderson, both of polity, were united in marriage Saturday in the office of County Clerk Stalker by Mayor Albert J. Fields.
Community notes report births travel visits and visits by relatives across Bloomington Bartlettsville Bedford and surrounding streets. Items include a new baby John Andrew born to Mr and Mrs Andrew Dun can on Saturday at North U Street, a church survey by Elder Harvey of Indianapolis, and relatives visiting family members on East Tenth Street and West 17th Street.
John Mitchell of Oolitic transfers to Leona Ticks of Dark Hollow while Charles P Canada of Oolitic transfers to Mary Frances Anderson of Oolitic in a series of named property or titles.
Mrs Edward Johnson and her daughter Mariyn return from Long Beach California after spending months with Mrs J C McCullough. The departure was delayed by the sudden death of Mr McCullough two weeks earlier. Mrs McCullough remains in Long Beach.
Charles Shoulty son of J O Shoulty has typhoid fever and is improving. His parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Shoulty living with him are under nurse care for the same disease. Mr and Mrs Marshall Steel and their children of Bloomington returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Samuel Steel.
Mrs John Owens, who visited Duluth with her daughters Mary and Lizzie, has returned to spend the winter with her son Henry Martin on G street and is reported to be on the sick list.
Mrs J S Clark and her daughter from Mitchell are visiting Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hancock on South E Street as guests.
Ziba Inman of Peerless James Solomon of Williams and Frank Kern of Williams were in the city on business Saturday. Miss Catherine O Connell has recovered from typhoid fever. Mrs Bertha Hackett and children are guests of Mr and Mrs John Hackett. James and David Chalmers have returned from Canada. Mrs Elizabeth Davis and her daughter Mrs Sam Miller are visiting near Tetonvill.
Mr and Mrs Charles Matthews relocated Friday from the Been property on M street to a newly built cottage on L street, signaling a fresh start for the family in a quieter residence.
White and White sold the W H Malott nine room house at 17th and L to F G Prevo of Jennings Co and the four room house at 6th and T to George A Morgan of Clark Co. The Charles Wray farm was sold to Frank Williams. Mr and Mrs C W Witkme of Williams were in town Saturday returning from Louisville where they consulted a specialist about Mrs Wilking health. Mrs Louis Huff and Mrs Lon Tin cher were called to Mitchell Friday to see their brother who died Wednesday night.
The Princeton team nears season end amid uncertain fall weather. Fans are urged to turnout Sunday to honor Pitcher Johnson and the squad after two straight victories. Details of the financials show Loogootee and nearby towns helped sustain the Glassworkers with earnings from four games. Washington's game receipts boosted local treasury, illustrating the club’s fragile finances.
Washington Herald reports Edmondson, a strong first sacker for the Greys, may join the Cincinnati Reds at their spring training. A prior visitor game with Reds sparked interest, and a part option was discussed. He may also consider a Southeastern Texas League offer before deciding.
John Rath, severely burned by steam on Wednesday at the light plant, is improving and will soon be able to be out. Miss Nora Moore, previously staying at Long Beach, has returned to the city for permanent residence. Mrs. W. M. Shortridge and her guests, Mrs. Harve Smith and Lorenzo Smith of New York, spent Saturday with relatives.
Duncan and Mrs. Duncan expected to arrive Friday afternoon after several days in Terre Hatte.
Mrs. Kate Hostetler Thomas, previously seriously ill at Mrs. Laura Caress’s home, has improved and relocated to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Richard Bright, east of the city.
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