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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
4
The Bedford Weekly Mail Otis and Brooks publish under owners Thomas J. Brooks and Fred B. Otis with Thomas J. Brooks as proprietor editor. Bert C. Wicked serves as managing editor and Mrs. Harry Asnew handles news and circulation. Curt Jocelyn is society editor.
Fire Saturday morning in Lincoln Avenue rear damaged J. D. Martins private garage housing a car owned by the Southern Indiana Power Company. The barn near L. H. Hudfasman rented by John W. Hudfas also burned, hay in the barn ignited, two horses saved. I. N. Cook’s barn burned and Cook home paint blistered. Insurance involved. neighbors alarmed by smoke.
A harness malfunction caused a carriage to derail on a hill west of town, severely injuring the driver. Emergency responders rushed to the scene for medical aid and investigation into the failure of the equipment.
A meeting of the clips council heard donors plan a beautified entrance with four gates two large for vehicles and two smaller for foot traffic. The design includes square center columns and masonry work to honor Mitchell and support the care and attention given by the council and donors.
A petition signed by a group of men claims they are legally qualified to vote in the city and asks that Robert Bale be placed on the municipal ballot as a mayoral candidate. The Greens intend the ticket to be known as Owens ticket and press the city to recognize it.
Divorce case of Elijah Pord versus Alice For under advisement. Custody of children awarded to defendant with $50 monthly support. judgment pending.
York wins judgment for 55 dollars and 58 cents after a partial trial in which Judes Snails Saturday decided the York case. The Ingalls Company reportedly offered a settlement before suit. York sought 4 041 dollars. Mrs. Eph Hughes visits Mrs. Smith of Medford amid local notes.
J A Hays a Monon detective investigated a suitcase checked here en route to Bloomington that was stolen from the baggage room in Bloomington. The incident centers on the missing luggage and the detective's city visit to trace it.
Alberta L. White reports that Clenna Gresham and Hence Miller pleaded guilty to disturbing a public meeting in Spice Valley township. Each was fined $5 plus costs, with the affidavit filed by school teacher Alberta L. White.
County Agent will be away from his work in this county on October 13 14 15 to attend the County Agents conference at Lafayette On the 15th Mr Jones will attend the county and state institute workers conference.
George W. Pettigrew, a Green Township farmer, is defendant in a damage suit seeking 42,500 after he shot a night raider. The case notes Pettigrew’s past Dunkard church membership and his ejectment by the church board for actions they deemed hurried and unwarranted. The complaint alleges injuries to the plaintiff’s right arm that will incapacitate him.
Joe Turner editor of the Linon Citizen and Democratic candidate faces criticism after editors mock prominent Democrats calling Kern Old Whiskers and Marshall a peanut politician. Turner stands by his stance, noting editors should not run for office.
William McWilliams is having a cottage built for his own occupancy on East 17th Street. Mr and Mrs Caleb Cobb and Mr and Mrs Edward L Moore visited Ladoga today to see relatives.
A boy and girl, offspring of Mattie Dalton, were committed to the Board of Childrens Guardians of Lawrence County by Judge Swails after prior continuances. The case lingered through several terms before final action.
In circuit court the case of Joseph J. Roberts versus R. S. Anderson went to the jury Saturday after beginning Friday morning. A verdict for the plaintiff was returned that afternoon totaling 125 dollars for the disputed mule and horse trade.
Edward Barrett state geologist writes to policeman Hugh Hinkle asking to join a second expedition into the cave found last Saturday on the Berry Green farm near Harrodsburg. He suggests naming the cave Hinkle Cave and wants notification for the next through-trip.
The Boards of Commissioners of Washington Orange and Lawrence counties met in Salem in a joint session to receive bids for a gravel road to be built along the boundary line separating the three counties.
John W. Felkner by attorney Harold Kelly filed a divorce suit in Lawrence circuit court against Minerva Felkner. Do not copy uncertain fragments. provide a concise case notice style item.
The Bloomington water works shut down after draining its last pond supply. Sup t Helfrich aims to run the plant as long as possible and pump from springs to refill the reservoir. Residents face reduced pressure and scarce drinking water amid ongoing drought and requests to boil water. Gosport’s Power Plant also halts briefly, resuming after pumping in from a spring. Telephones warn the public to conserve and drill caution over safety.
Mrs. John S. Bailey of 17th street is ill with bronchitis. Mrs. Luella Branchart of Bristol Tenn arrived Friday to visit her father Fred Stipp in Erie and relatives here. Jack Glazner and family of Williams were in town Saturday visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. M J Murphy of Terre Haute stayed with Mr and Mrs Walter Day on West 16th street Friday. Catharine O Connell daughter of Mr and Mrs James O Connell of West 11th street has typhoid fever six weeks and is improving. Herman Taylor of Jasonville visited Friday. Mrs Kate Hostetler Thomas long noted ill is much better.
An obituary-like feature recalls Henry Alberti's death in a BR and G collision on a Southwestern road, highlighting locomotive engineers' constant peril. It notes annual fatalities since 1899 on the Illinois and Indiana division of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern, details risk factors, nerve strain, and the dangers posed by unauthorized track intrusion and grade crossings.
William Kocheneur aged 63 died at his southwest of the city home Friday night after a three week illness from typhoid fever. A native of the county he lived near the death site most of his life. He is survived by his wife and many children. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday at 2 pm with burial in Gaines cemetery.
The Bloomington Telegraph itemizes local residents on sick lists and visiting relatives. Names include Mrs Laura N Caress Mrs F B Huuston Mrs Frances Ramsey Wiliam V Houston and Mrs George M Dodd plus the Pitman family and others visiting Bloomington area relatives. Also noted are moves and travel plans to Indianapolis Chicago and Terre Haute with several family events and a dog registered in the American Kennel Club Stud Book.
The Washington Herald describes an unstoppable train as an almost irresistible mass of steel. Ordinary obstructions like bodies are crushed under the ponderous wheels, causing no real delay as the train rushes forward.
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