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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1913
Page
6
A lengthy local column questions the city’s rising electric bills and a four year power contract. It urges the public to demand disclosure, urges Guthrie for clean city leadership, and critiques the mayor and party alignments amid Bedford politics.
Nancy T. Tobias files for divorce from Ulysses S. Tobias in the Lawrence circuit court citing cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple’s home is listed on West Fourteenth Street with Mrs Stipp and her grandfather John Jackson visiting in California. Indianapolis Star notes Mrs Craigie Gunn Mitchell of Bedford named as first vice president of the Indiana Federation of Clubs after a European trip to Bristol, England.
Mrs Craigie Gunn Mitchell of this city is mentioned as a candidate for the presidency of the Federation of Clubs. Preliminary discussions suggest her leadership could steer the organization through upcoming initiatives.
Council approves LaFrance Model 12 six cylinder auto fire truck at 9000 dollars and orders contract. directs water main work on J street. pauses street light creation. appoints election inspectors and canvassers for upcoming city election. appropriates funds for local option costs and water main labor. issues permits for minor building work.
Governor Samuel Ralston dispatched Dr. Leslie Maxwell and Albert Leiber to Bloomington to study the water shortage and gauge citizen plans. They met with Pres. Bryan and local leaders at the Trust Company, learning the University has ample supply and that Griffy creek wells may supply the city soon.
In a tight contest noted for Democratic gains and Progressive cross currents Charles C Craig Democrat of Galesburg won a special election for the Illinois Supreme Court in the First District. He defeated Republican J D Puterbaugh of Peoria and Progressive Arthur H Shay, with Craig carrying six of ten counties. The result followed a surge in progressive votes and woman suffrage influences.
The Dahlia Show began Tuesday in Frank M Cosner's Cosner shoe store on the south square. Hundreds flocked to see varieties grouped under Shaw Decorative and Cactus with many named blooms such as Delice Souvenir de Gustave Douzon and American Beauty. Exhibitors include Fred Otis and Frank M Cosner with local gardeners Stanley Chrisler C S Norton and Mrs M W Hunter contributing fine collections.
The Sullivan county oil field draws attention from Jas E Watson Rushville former Whip of the House Jack Finkelstein Terre Haute and Isaac Turner Terre Haute attorney and ally of the man who carried the goose to the President They plan a six well program on the Osborne farm lease near Helen tract within six months and seek fortunes drilling in the area. Crim West today notified of cousin J Jr Crim Edwardsport Ind death The Civil War veteran born in Martin county lived in Shoals Huron Mitchell Franklin Edwardsport and worked in mercantile business Funeral services set Mitchell Friday. burial there.
The article notes the butternut, or white walnut, is near extinction in the region as older trees die and few young specimens appear. It laments the passing of a common sight cherished by schoolboys and older residents, while praising the wood for shipbuilding and interior work, contrasting it with the faster-declining black walnut.
The Bull Moosers in Maryland fail to file certificates in time and are denied a place on the ticket. Progressives largely return to the GOP, while a few independents hope to aid Democrats but are left out. West Virginia special election shows Moosers weak, Republicans gain, Democrats and Republicans resume old battles. Lee L. Robinson reports from Louisville.
Born Monday to Mr and Mrs F J Potter of Washington Avenue a son John Thomas Mrs Myrtle Emery Sheeks west of the city with her houseguest Miss Ruth Tirey of Isola Miss was in the city today calling on friends
Mrs Lawrence Woolery visiting her mother Mrs Scoggans east of the city and cousin Mrs Charles Ragsdale on G street plans to return to Land Ona Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wim Morgan and son, Mr and Mrs Pryer Ellis and daughter have returned to Defo Ky after visiting Mrs Morgan's sister and family Mrs Wm Grimes.
The Peoria Supreme Court district election shows the Democratic candidate ahead, the Republican second, and the Progressive third in a decade ending. Progressive losses across counties this year reflect a national drift away from the party since 1912, per Princeton Clarion News.
James Calonge is seriously ill at his residence located at 1619 South K Street, prompting concern and potential medical attention.
Mrs. G. W. dHay shows a range of fine varieties and several others join. Boy Scouts with a garden on the Wilson lot on L street fared fairly well despite the drought. Many visitors came Tuesday and Wednesday to admire the abundant and well arranged flowers.
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