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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1915
Page
4
A collision Thursday at the Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets corner in Cornwell involved Fire Chief Cornwell on a southbound motorcycle and Dr. Weir W driving an automobile east on Sixteenth. Cornwell suffered a painful left knee injury and walks with a limp.
Everett Stigall pleaded guilty in Justice Owen's court to assault and battery against Fred Gabbart. He was fined $2 with costs. the fine was stayed. The incident occurred in front of the Colonial theater last Saturday, causing Gabbart a painful cut.
Anticipation builds as hostesses prepare original entertainments for Halloween. With Halloween on Sunday, many face choosing between Saturday or Monday observations. Most events trend toward Saturday night but Monday is also a valid option. Communities stage elaborate public demonstrations and crowds fill downtown streets with masked youths and private celebrations marking All Saints Day.
Local Elks provided a $200 donation to aid the City Hospital deficit. The Ladies Hospital Auxiliary held a productive meeting and reported solid progress in supporting hospital needs. Promoters expect continued public cooperation to ensure the hospital’s capital needs are met.
A spark from a passing locomotive is believed to have set fire to a cottage at Sixth and J streets around 7 15 am. Fred Wolfinger occupied the cottage, owned by Perry A Gabbert, with only minor damage and the building insured for 900 dollars. The North End Fire Department quickly contained the blaze.
The Woman's Relief Corps held its annual district convention Thursday at Odd Fellows Hall Bloomington with strong attendance from out of town delegates. Officers were elected and reports heard as Mrs J T Wiler presided and Mrs Mollie Holiman and Mrs McNamara attended from New Albany. The next district meeting will be in Bedford.
Fire destroyed a small outbuilding at the home of Mrs. Lottie Lovall at Seventeenth and D streets Thursday evening. Firefighters sent alarms but contained the blaze with little loss, as nearby structures were not seriously damaged.
George Ros former Bedford man now driving for James Whitcomb Riley drew camera attention in Indianapolis on a day when many locals photographed the Hoosier Poet. Ros, noted as a frequent subject of photographers, appeared to avoid prominent placement in print.
Mrs Olivipa lainers aged 67, mother of Merett Keithley of this city, suffered a paralytic stroke at her home near Hellenville Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock. She is in critical condition with the entire right side affected and unconscious.
Clarence Quackenbush, worker at the Malt Stone Mill, suffered a severe injury Friday when a heavy stone fell on his right foot smashing the great toe and the following toes. A local physician treated him and he rested Friday afternoon but will be laid up for several days. He has endured prior serious accidents, including loss of sight in one eye months ago. A. E. Coble of Rockfield, en route to Norman Station, announced plans to move to a new farm near that town.
The funeral party accompanying the remains of Tate Wee Martin, led by Mrs. Ed Ard and joined by Mr and Mrs Richard Quarterman, Mr and Mrs C O Allen, Robert Brain, Harry Reynolds, and Ts Launis, returned from Harrodsburg on Thursday night. Mrs. Martin and children stayed to spend a week with relatives.
Cecil Carlieth underwent an abdominal operation Thursday forenoon for relief of tumor. Dr Short performed the operation, assisted by Pres. Freeland and Simpson, Mrs. Bartlett withstood the operation well and rested well that afternoon. Her sister, Mrs. William Graham of Pleourington, is with her.
The district convention of the Woman's Relief Corps met in Bloomington on Thursday. Delegates included Mrs. Ned Mitchell and members Mesdames Culhan Lovall Harvey Lucas Little Erwin Yard s, Jane Erwin, Marian Taylor, and others. Attendees Mr and Mrs Walker hosted visitors from Martinsville and Indianapolis.
The circuit court approved the sale of Thompson-Sandy Stove property to the A. J. Thompson Stone Company for 25006 dollars. Receiver J. E. Huntington reported the sale, with appraised value at 59 percent, and the firm will continue operations.
Former Bedford resident Woe Gosner married Mr. Frank G. Earl in a Thursday ceremony at Indianapolis. The couple plan residence nearby and were joined by family members and friends.
Miss Marie Cosner formerly of this city and Mr. Frank G. Earl, Ford plant employee in Indianapolis, married Thursday evening at the bride’s home in Indianapolis. They will reside there. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cosner, formerly of West Dightoneth Street. Also notes residents visiting and a birth: Cleo Marie born to Mr. and Mrs. John Slinkard of Springville. Mrs. Sarah Whalin injured, confined to bed but improving.
Evidence in the petit larceny case against Battelleo did not convince Justice Malott to bind him over to circuit court. The dispute between Rock and Battelleo centers on meat weighing at the Rock store, a factor in the shooting incident. Battelleo faces circuit court charges of assault and battery with intent to kill Tony Rock.
Rumor in Monon of a cobber gang including railway workers caught robbing a meat car at Hammond Thursday. A battle with railroad detectives and police left one brakeman dead and another grievously wounded. Much stolen goods reportedly found at suspects’ homes.
Mrs. A Haungs of West Eleventh Street underwent cataract removal at City Hospital. She had been blind for a year and a half and the procedure restored her sight. Doctors Ismery and Short performed the operation.
Kern, Bart and Curtis Armstrong of Lawrence county sold and shipped 122 head of cattle to a Hendrick County buyer. The five carloads were dispatched Friday to their destination.
George Brewster a carpenter, was fined 1 dollar and costs and sentenced to 20 days at the Penal farm by Judge Newton who said he was sending him back there. Brewster claimed there is a bootlegger on the job and offered to bring whisky. The note also thanks neighbors for condolences on Sallie Donica and Grandma Stultz, with mentions of Harve Donica and daughters.
August total operating revenues for the Monon railroad stood at 621 with a decrease of 3057 from the prior year. Net operating revenue reached 24000, up 52668. From July to August, total operating revenue was 4109084, down 62984. Overall revenues were ?? and the decrease was 36000.
Frank Hoopinngarner age 34 died at his West Sixteenth street home after a short illness from diabetes. A lifelong city resident, he worked in transfer business and later at Aldenhagen & Dobson hardware. Survived by his wife and five year old daughter.
Mr and Mrs Aaron Hayhurst and Jesse Hayhurst of Terre Haute attended the Apostolic E Holiness Convention at Orleans and were in the city Friday on their way home Carl G Malott visiting his parents for ten days left for Denver where he has a position as Electrical Magings
Attorney G. Lowe, representing Zollman vs. PBQ & S Wo railway, reports the appellate court overruled defendants motion to dismiss. Case stems from flood damage near Medora alleging the railroad embankment blocked water drainage and raised flood heights due to insufficient openings.
Mrs Aupeline Able aged 69 died at 6 20 PM Thursday at the home of her daughter Mrs Richard Madden near Stump Hole bridge from a general nervous breakdown due to old age. She leaves one daughter and the funeral was held Saturday at the Madden home with services by Rev Porter Williams. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery.
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