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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
12
The Riley Day observance across Indiana from October 7 to 12 is noted with a list of James Whitcomb Riley poems and the volumes and page numbers where they can be found at the Bedford public library. Schools celebrated with programs and a statewide reading of Riley works.
The piece humorously notes political jokes about a candidate and his travel plans after the election, remarks on Sunday auto travel limits, a Bulls Mooser visitor, a blown Progressive sign, and a whiskey cost complaint. It also mentions Mrs. Jerry Henderson returning to Bedford after four weeks with her sister and leaving with Mrs. Clyde Prow for a two week visit.
Odon will establish a new public library by converting the old facility. A five tenths of a mill assessment will fund operations and fixtures, with a seven member board including Mrs. J. M. Winkle pleck and others overseeing the move. The old library held about 700 volumes and will be expanded with a librarian in attendance and reading rooms.
Thousands of visitors watch troops in camp at French Lick advancing activities and duties amid a staged display. Public interest centers on unit composition and camp events as civilians tour the site.
More than a thousand people toured the French Lick camp of the Twenty-third United States infantry on Thursday. General R W Hoyt and aides inspected the camp as plans were drawn for October events in Columbus including an escorted arrival, a city tour, a banquet with fireworks, and a dance for officers. Subcommittees from business, officials and civic groups organize greetings with schoolchildren waving flags.
Local farmers express relief as corn ripens rapidly and frost would accelerate drying. After recent rains and heat, the crop has come forward, with a good yield expected nationwide. Early frosts could hasten harvest while minimal frost remains beneficial to sap reduction.
Salem team defeated Orleans Giants 8 to 2 at the Fair Grounds Sunday. Bob Wicker of Bedford pitched for Orleans but Salem hitters proved stronger as Wicker arrived secretly by auto after getting off the train. Umpire's calls remained disputed though Salem dominated with solid team support.
Soldiers in the 23d regiment receive pay during a camp at French Lick as a storm chart hints at 313000 for the village. The piece questions whether Tom Taggart influenced the hike dates.
J. F. Green a renowned stone cutter now with Wheel Ing in Wheelwright West Virginia is in the city called by the serious illness of his brother Albert Green.
Maurice McGrath plans to travel to Kansas City Missouri with relatives for the wedding of Miss Georgia Dugan and Mr. Arthur Kelly of St. Louis. The ceremony at St Vincent Cathedral will be elaborate with Mrs. McGrath as matron of honor. A breakfast at the Baltimore Hotel follows. The couple will then take a bridal trip and reside in St. Louis.
W H Blodgett in News reports a Fort Wayne paper accusation that Beveridge said Roosevelt used stimulants and was tened up when labeling Judge A B Anderson. Beveridge calls the claim false, while the paper cites Bonnell as the witness.
The London Evening News says Dr. Wilson will not repudiate free trade and would push tariff revisions downward, aligning with Democrats and England’s tariff interests. The Globe Democrat notes his stance would end protection, risking industries, while markets show Taft gaining as Wilson declines.
Fire Chief James Cornwell visited Indian Spring Tuesday afternoon to locate a replacement or additional horse for the department. The fire wagon requires a third animal as ice and snow approach, since two horses cannot reliably pull the heavy wagon in slick conditions.
W. E. Clark one of Bedford's lead attorneys was in town overnight. Bloomington Telephone. Mrs. Nannie Dowden on South Dung Street entertained Mrs. William Dobbins of Bedford today and Friday. Mrs. Austin Withers on West 18th Street is seriously ill.
The Globe Democrat notes that William J. Bryan personally forced Wilson’s nomination at the Baltimore convention. Bryan would be a powerful force in any Wilson administration, likely as secretary of the treasury rather than secretary of state, with his currency theories and political ambition shaping a national financial policy.
The largest crowd at French Lick watched the Twenty third regiment drill in parade near the city. About ten thousand spectators filled the scene as excursion trains arrived. A preparade baseball game saw Sprudels of West Baden defeat a soldiers team 11 to 2.
Notice to the Sheriff of Lawrence County Indiana that polling places will open November 5 1912 from 6 a m to 6 p m for the general election 1912. Voters will choose President Vice President electors district electors governor state officials and legislators. Certification sworn October 3 1912 by Clerk Elbert J Stalker and Sheriff William H Sitter.
Charles Bliss of the Hillsboro News offers an October outlook noting uncertain forecasts, cooler temperatures than August, a mid month change around the 15th, mounting storms and seismic shocks, fall rains, and a reminder to check the canned fruit and the hired girl’s work.
The Indiana football excursion to Chicago covered the Lafayette to Hammond route in 97 minutes, averaging 75 miles per hour. Engine No 440, steered by Engineer Sommerville, hauled the train under the supervision of travel agent W W Gilgis, as spectators noted the fast run.
In the Board of Childrens Guardians v Fannie Blevins custody dispute over John and Julia, the court on Tuesday placed the children in the guardians’ custody.
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