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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1913
Page
4
The Bedford Weekly Mail lists Otis and Brooks as proprietors with Thomas J. Brooks. Editors include Fred B. Otis and Bert C. Wicker, news editor and chewland manager Mrs. Harry Asikiew, society editor Curt Jocelyn, and manager job department.
Letter of inquiry from Cleburne Texas recalls murderous attack at Salem. Perkheiser, a Mitchell man, was clubbed and shot after a train head brakeman ordered hobos off. He escaped, but injuries included a broken kneecap. A possible suspect named John Jones caused confusion. reward offered earlier was withdrawn.
The report notes side signals missing and engineers observing 60 feet ahead to detect obstructions near stops as trains approach. It mentions a head of crossings and a freighter movement, with reference to DeVore and Darden-related conduct and a court-like sentence structure.
The visit hand of Dan Brazzle, a Southeastern dine brakeman, was pecnially inushed Saturday at Oc i when tin member was caught be ceen the brakewheel and a stone dog, J.P. Freeland went to the station in this city Sonihe was brought, and where dressed the itjurs.
A fragmentary obituary style notice lists numerous families and individuals connected to a South Nostreet home on what appears to be a thirtieth birthday anniversary scenario with a fire and legal action implied. Names include Hitchcock, Fisher, Short, Milford, Mor ris, Jaussard, Long, Richardson, Gilson, Gyger, Lantz, and William Henry. Henry Salidee of Tunnelton visited the city.
J Steger of his photoengraving company in Springfield WL visited the city on Saturday, his first trip since 1875. He recalled staying at a hotel in the same building now housing the Woodruff Hotel and remembered a liver stable on the east side of the public square.
Arthur Fox of Indianapolis writes to his parents that he is recovering from severe burns on his hands after gasoline on his glove caught fire from a lighted candle while repairing a furnace in the basement. He expects several weeks before returning to work.
Details show meetings held at the Republican headquarters on the West Side, with recent sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays. The gatherings have long been open, with some attendees present and a few signs observed. Contact number listed as 214.
Willard Engail of Tunnelon and Herbie C. Whitted of Tunnelton were in the city today on business.
Engineers and contractors rebuilding the B B O Southwestern bridge between Valjonia and Medora report steady progress after a March flood washed out the previous structure. A steel cofferdam was required to secure piers due to the river bed, with the Youngstown Construction Company holding the contract and General Engineer Stewart inspecting the sites including the Miami bridge near Cincinnati and the White River bridge near Washington.
Luther Newton Pierce of Lawrence county marries Mary Selby of Bedford. Alonzo Chandlier Cameron of Chicago wed Ella Culbertson Campbell of Bedford. Frank Corpse of Bedford weds Lizzie Snow of Bedford.
Miss Ella Campbell and Miss Mary Selby two popular local employees at the telephone office were wed today in Indianapolis. Ella Campbell married A C Cameron of Chicago while Mary Selby wed Luther Pierce of near Williams in a Methodist parsonage ceremony. They plan brief wedding trips then return to their county homes and begin married life with many well wishers.
The Indiana State Journal notes the Progressive party's collapse as Maine reveals weak support for its national program. It cites reduced Progressive votes from last year, compares Democratic gains, and observes big-name GOP figures failing to rally the district, signaling a return to traditional parties.
Reverend A E Dubber announces an institute running November 8 to 10 for all Sunday School officers teachers and workers in Lawrence County. Instructors Mr Garry L Cook of Indianapolis and Miss Lillie Farris of Cincinnati Ohio will lead sessions on general and elementary Sunday School work.
Miss Clellis Hiles, guest of her sister Mrs G Batt, returned to Campbellsburg Saturday. She was accompanied by George Batt's young son who will visit relatives there. Samuel Simpson learned Ruth F Covey widow of David Covey was granted a pension of 12 dollars monthly from May 7 1918. Charles R Gowen traveled to Indianapolis Friday afternoon due to his daughter May's illness.
Henry Jeffries was bound over to circuit court on charges of assault and battery with intent to kill David Barton. The hearing in Justice Iseminger's court began Saturday and concluded Monday afternoon. The shooting occurred at a mussel boat on White River on September 1.
Mr and Mrs Charles Harbaugh and their children Paul and Luva toured Leipsie and Bono Township on Sunday. They re explored Harbaugh caves where a timber placed by his grandfather around 1830 remains sound. The party also visited the Harbaugh birth place and other childhood sites. Mr and Mrs Daniel B Dodd of Louisville are visiting their daughter Amy Dodd.
The piece analyzes city tax rates under the Fields administration comparing with prior years and notes a campaign year shift. It discusses Mayor Guthrie’s rising strength and Progressive movement tensions, plus a West Virginia special election impact on Progressives. An Indiana analysis is referenced.
The new federal regulations protect numerous migratory birds including ducks, with enforcement shared by state and federal authorities. Sixteen zones divide the country into breeding and wintering areas, with close seasons on several species and open seasons for waterfowl in the northern and southern zones.
Edward Cornwell of Campbellsburg visits relatives in the city over Sunday. Anthus Aldham shows improvement after illness. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Medar on South K street Friday night. Mrs Colvin and daughter of Anderson visit Mr and Mrs Doyle Dilley on West 17th street. Mrs George Sheeks at Bedford visiting her mother Mrs Wm Sanders. Ellen Mitchie of L street recovers from a serious illness. Hoyt Spaulding and wife visit Bloomington where Mr Spaulding secures a cabinet job at Showers factory.
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