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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1915
Page
2
J H Crim recounts a 1915 trip from Bedford to Washington for the B A R National Encampment. He notes travel by rail, visits to Antietam and South Mountain battlefields, meetings with Miss Rector and friends, a parade near the President, and stops at Mt. Vernon Arlington and pensions office.
Hon. Simpson B. Lowe of Monroe County was unanimously chosen by the bar for a three week term as trial judge to fill in for Judge Miers. Due to ongoing cases Judge Miers did not want a heavy docket and an adjourned session will convene October 18 after the current term. Lowe has accepted and the appointment will be requested from the governor.
William A. Wilson sells his twenty year old Wilson's Department Store to Mahan Scott & Company of Crawfordsville. They will continue the business at the same location and expand stock with new lines. Wilson retires after long service, while Marian Scott & Co. plans Bedford headquarters and remodeling of the Wilson Building for a modern department store.
The Indiana Supreme Court denied a rehearing by the B and O Southwestern Railroad in the Hagan wage deduction dispute. The case, seen as a test for relief department dues, has drawn interest from rail workers and could move to federal court if further pursued.
Mrs Fred Frank entertained Sunday with a prettily appointed dinner at her Lincoln Avenue home. Dahlias provided floral decor. Menu included Roast chicken, dumplings, mashed potatoes, oyster scallop, fruit salad, cherry pie, peaches and cream, coffee. Guests included George Spicer and daughters Hattie and Mrs Warren Neible, Mrs W A Spicer, John Thompson of Gosport, and Mr and Mrs Roy Carter.
The Mikels bridge on the Leesville road, three miles east of town, will likely open for traffic Saturday after a full replacement. The structure had been closed to allow the concrete floor to properly harden following extensive repairs.
Charles Payne a night worker at the Monon Roundhouse is recovering after a serious collision in the Monon yards He walked from his home to the city on Monday forenoon his first steps since the accident A rupture on one side still causes pain but he hopes it will soon heal
Lloyd Hoopingarner of North O Street returned home Saturday from Louisville Hospital where he had an operation for minor trouble. He is progressing well and able to walk and greet friends. Rev. Price Roberts preached at Mundell Christian Church on Sunday.
The Huff Specials of Bloomington are set to play the Bedford Cubs next Sunday at Washington Park. Bloomington hopes Jim Thorpe may join the team for the game, but his appearance is not yet confirmed.
Ewing Shields was the successful bidder for the concrete road between the city and Salt Creek area and for the concrete bridge over Salt Creek above the Old Rawlins bridge. Road bid was 48117.80 dollars and the bridge bid 13798 dollars. The Henderson Creek bridge bids were also opened with multiple bidders and Shields again listed for Salt Creek and Henderson Creek bids.
The Reath home in Oolitic hosted a Sunday gathering for Mrs. Bernard Reath's birthday. An all day event featured a noon dinner, evening supper, music, Kodak pictures, and many presents. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John A. Reath, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reath and family, Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler Hendricks, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Allen and Howard, Fred Garrison, Mrs. Sophia Ankel, Mrs. Ona Garrison, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hopkins, Mrs. Reath's mother and sister Mrs. Cooper and Miss Naisy Cooper of Coxton.
Fred Freeman and Fred Noble surrendered at the county jail at midnight Monday to start their sentences. Freeman, convicted in September 1814 of a liquor violation, was fined 50 dollars and costs, with 30 days in jail, and he appealed but did not perfect it. Noble, recently convicted in Police Court for associating, was fined 14 dollars and costs plus 10 days imprisonment, initially sought appeal but then withdrew.
Mrs Martha C Huddleson 84 died Monday evening at home of her daughter Mrs Mary Mattingly at 1020 6th street after organic heart trouble. Short services were held Tuesday at 6:50 pm by Rev Frank Lenig, burial followed in Paoli cemetery. She had been a Wesley Chapel Methodist member 65 years and lived in the city 10 years with her daughter. She leaves two daughters Mrs Mattingly and Mrs Lidia Riggle. four sons James Cyrus Samuel and Andrew. 19 grandchildren 37 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
J. Dawson and Claude Waldon were taken to the State Penal Farm at Putnamville on Tuesday morning to serve ninety days. Each was fined $50 and costs and sentenced to thirty days in addition to the fine.
Geo. P. Parks traveled to Heltonville on Monday for a day of business. Mr. and Mrs. John Hyde, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Massey and Miss Anita Torphy were the honor guests for a pleasant Sunday nut hunting expedition at the Massey farm near Avoca.
The Southeastern reports three yard engines and crews busy at Juinton yards with a full week’s work the first in two years. Freight traffic remains heavy and yard activity shows improvement. Mr and Mrs George Byers hosted guests including Mrs Davis of Webb City and Mr and Mrs Wilson of Popcorn visiting Odon on Sunday. Daniel Bass of Mitchell was in the city on Monday.
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