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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1919
Page
2
At the Opera House Tuesday evening the employees of the Reliance Manufacturing Co. were guests of the night. Attendees enjoyed themselves and expressed thanks to the company for the pleasure.
A worker at the Power company suffered a severe cut to the left hand on Tuesday afternoon while using a sharp pocket knife. The blade penetrated the hand and caused heavy bleeding but was stopped by a physician on site.
Irene Mullen filed in Lawrence circuit court for divorce from Ralph Mullen alleging cruelty and a 1916 marriage. She seeks $1000 alimony and $24 monthly child support for their two year old son James, plus a restraining order to stop disposal of property.
David J. Kinser of Harrodsburg died Wednesday at 4 45 after a year of stomach-related illness. He was 69, born September 1, 1850 in Monroe county. Survived by son Alva Kinser, two brothers Winepark and Eli, and sister Mrs. Robert Anderson. Funeral at Kinser home Friday at 12 30 proceed to Harrodsburg First Methodist Church for 2 30 service and burial.
Friday night was Reliance night at the Grand Theater with all Reliance employees as guests enjoying the evening. The piece notes President Wilson’s alarming condition and wartime succession concerns citing Tom Marshall as potential president though some think he is too young.
Allen Spoonmore aged 58 died Friday afternoon in the Frank Jackson yard while talking to Mrs Jackson and A. K. Sears. Survived by five children from two marriages, funeral held Sunday at two oclock with interment at Greed Cemetery. He was a longtime farmer and township assessor respected in the community.
The Worth While Bible class of the First Presbyterian church held a pleasant session in the Recreational auditorium. Officers elected include President Mrs Louis Duniluc Vice president Mrs Alex Thompson Secretary Treasurer Miss Jane Lloyd An advertising contest provided entertainment Mrs D G McLeod sang a vocal solo. Ice cream cake and coffee were served.
Harry Montgomery was severely injured on the Southeastern near the Ingalls mill while switching on equipment. Initial tests suggested ligament damage, but X rays showed a broken ankle bone. He underwent X ray treatment by Dr. Simpson and remains in significant pain but is progressing gradually.
Mrs. Axie Jerrells was taken to the Madison hospital for the insane on Tuesday. She was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lee and James Martin, and the journey was made by automobile.
The stone business in Monroe and Lawrence counties reports the biggest boom in history with mills busier and quarries clearing war mud for new stone. Public Utilities Commission director M. D. Atwater notes electric consumption up 0.15 percent as the latest stone mill near Stinesville prepares for operation. The Blooming ton Star lists the 8. B. mill near Stinesville undergoing rapid overhaul. The Linton Citizen mentions troops and regional military reinforcement in Indiana lake country amid activity.
In the seventh game Cicotte pitched for Chicago with Schalk catching while Cincinnati’s Sallee started. Chicago led 2-0 after two innings, extended to 4-1 by the fifth, and added no more. Final score Chicago 4 Cincinnati 1 as Luque pitched for the Reds and Luque’s team fell short with the decisive runs after late scoring by Chicago.
City Council met in regular session at City Hall with Mayor Charles H. Allen absent. William Long acted as mayor pro tem. Actions included sidewalk petition referral, water works work on fire plug and 24th street main, purchase of No Parking signs, police hires on file, fireman resignation, heating plant contract and bond approval, and several fund appropriations totaling 114.33 for clerk travel.
Monon Engine 612 derailed on the Springs branch near Abbedell causing line congestion for most of the day. Farabee assisted to move the engine to the railyard by evening. Mayor Charles H. Albers and Mrs Albers were called Tuesday evening due to illness in Mrs Allen's sister Carrie Allen. Oscar Ping, running a pool room in Indianapolis, planned to return to Bedford.
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