Bedford Hopes For Calcium Carbide Plant at $6 Million Site
A six million dollar calcium carbide corporation, well known nationwide, is quietly exploring Bedford as a possible location. The firm seeks cheap materials and power, prefers Bedford limestone and coal costs, and benefits from Bedford’s railway access and land near rail lines. The Industrial Association provides information and will assist until a decision is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Power Company
Bedford
Industrial Association
Monon Brakeman Kellogg Killed in Monticello Accident
Harry E. Kellogg a Monon brakeman died after an 8:05 p.m. accident at Monticello while coupling an air hose on train No. 48. He was 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kellogg of Monon, and brother of conductor William H. Kellogg. He had worked two years for Monon and was a Tecumseh Lodge member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Kellogg
Monon
Monticello
Lafayette Courier
Kellogg
Indianapolis
Hasting
Goodwin
Lafayette
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Evans
Salem Street
Brookston
Joseph Kellogg
The
Tecumseh Lodge No. 402
R. T
William H. Kelloge
Local Births and Visitations Reported in City Notices
A small son of Lafayette Byers north of the city is ill with pneumonia. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. WW H Gold borough on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Harry Allen of West 14th Street visits relatives in Jeffersonville. Mrs. William Chamberlain and children, summer guests of H. C. Malott, return to Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Christer spent yesterday in Louisville. Mrs. David Torphy and daughter Lela are home with tonsillitis on West 15th Street. Mrs. Julian Hogate of Danville, visiting J. H. Underwood, West 13th Street, joined her husband in Bloomington for a visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WW. H. Goldborough
Harry Allen
West 14Th Stret
Jeffersonville
William Chamberlain
H. C. Malott
Topeka
Kansas
David Torphy
Lela
West 15Th Street
Julian Hogate
Danville
J. H. Underwood
West 13Th Stret
Bloomington
Catherine
James Tewell
South II Street
Wall Street planned to split party scheme exposed
Boston financier Thomas W. Lawson testified before the Clapp committee that Wall Street funds aimed to split the Republican party by nominating Theodore Roosevelt and later pushing a Democratic dark horse. He claimed a $1 million backing and said Bryan acted on this information to derail the plan by securing Woodrow Wilson’s nomination. Also noted are local notices of illness and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Roosevelt
Clapp
Lawson
Taft
Wall Street
Baltimore
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Grinder claim ends with finger amputation at local meat shop
Charles Newkirk son of James Newkirk of East 16th street lost the end of the second finger of his right hand in a sausage grinder accident at the Lawrence Thorne meat shop on Washington Avenue Saturday. He was treated at Dr. J. R. Pearson's office where the injury was dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Newkirk
James Newkirk
East 16Th Street
Lawrence Thorne
Washington Avenue
J. R. Pearson
Surgeon Dr H K Carey to Move to City in November
Philadelphia doctor H K Carey a renowned surgeon and general practitioner plans to relocate to this city arriving in the second week of November. The family will live in Elwood Flats and the office will be in the Foster Building. Mrs Carey is formerly Miss Constance Beddoe of this city and many friends look forward to their arrival and social presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Carey
Philadelphia
Elwood Flats
Foster Building
Supreme Court denies rehearing on Indiana Constitution race
The Indiana Supreme Court Friday denied a rehearing for Governor Marshall and other defendants in a suit to bar the proposed new constitution from the ballot. The denial, with no opinion, likely ends litigation. The case began with John T. Dye suing as a taxpayer to stop placing the proposal on the ballot.
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The
Supreme Court
Marshall
Charles Remster
Marion County Circuit Court
State Board of Election Commissioners
John T. Dye
Lew G. Ellingham
Jail Wanted Man Returned in Brown County Case
Perry Joslin a farm laborer arrested in Danville Illinois for an alleged assault on a young woman at Nashville Indiana was returned to Brown County Friday by Sheriff Calvin identified by his prior name after he arrived. The incident reportedly occurred some time earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Joslin
Danville
Ill
Nashville
Ind
Brown County
Calvin
Joslin
Finest Wheat and Record Corn Harvest in Lawrence County
Lawrence County farmers report finishing wheat sowing and beginning corn harvest from river bottoms. Some late plantings will miss early month gathering. Corn crop touted as best in county history. Mrs Turner visits Bedford with Mrs Reid. Mrs Hansen visits Mrs Elwell at Bedford.
Central Indiana Poultry Show Set for Bloomington
The Central Indiana Poultry Association will hold its first annual show in Bloomington from January 20 to 24, 1913. Secretary Ralph Woolery reports at least 12,000 birds expected with premiums and specials designed for Indiana breeders. Judging runs Tuesday morning to Wednesday. two top poultry judges to attend and display interest from breeders statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Indiana Poultry Association
Bloomington
Indiana
Ralph Woolery
Woolery
Soldiers Shout Down with Drinking at Camp
Report from Sey mour Republican notes soldiers yesterday shouted down with iing alcohol, and many who joined in the refrain grew heavy later and needed escorts to the camp by comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Republican
Visit of Great Singer David Bispham at Bedfor d Oct 30
The Bedford audience anticipates an extraordinary recital by David Bispham on October 30 at Stone City Opera House under the Matinee Musical. He is praised as a premier singing actor whose interpretations of songs become vivid dramas and comedies. Tickets are available from club members or Beddoe & Chrisler with special membership admissions.
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America
David Bispham
Bedford
Bispham
Kipling
Danny Deever
Stone City Opera House
Beddoe & .Chrisler
Quarriers Complain Over Taft Policies Hinder Output
Local quarry operators protest Taft era policies delaying stone movement. They cite heavy demand and transportation bottlenecks as key obstacles to shipments. News notes growing frustration and calls for policy change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Miss Ertie Bivine Visits Indianapolis Before Returning Home
Miss Ertie Bivine of Bedford has visited Mrs. Robert I Misner and traveled to Indianapolis for a short visit before she returns home, according to Bloomington Telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ertie Bivine
Bedford
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Miss Smith to Receive Pasteur Rabies Treatment
Miss Mary Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs George Smith of 5th and N streets was bitten by a suspected mad dog Tuesday. A Pasteur treatment will be started and administered by Dr J E Freeland once the serum arrives. Police ended the dog after it attacked a street boy, tracing toward the heart of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Smith
George Smith
N Streets
Jahde
Peloeiian
Board of Health
Autumn Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Underwood for Mrs Hogate
Mrs J H Underwood of West 13th Street entertained at a Saturday autumn luncheon for her sister Mrs Julian Hogate of Danville. Fourteen guests attended, with decorations in red and green and a hand painted leaf centerpiece from Japan. Courses included fruit, soup, sandwiches, pressed chicken, oysters, salads, and dessert, followed by coffee and Creme de Menthe. Out of town attendees included Mrs Hogate, Mrs Oscar Cravens, Miss Jessie Hogate of Bloomington, Mrs Harry Smith of Greencastle, and Mrs T J Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Underwood
West 13Th Streets
Julian D. Hogate
Danville
Japan
Hogate
Oscar Cravens
Jéssie’ Hogate
Indiana University
Bloomington
Harry Smith
Greencastle
T. J. Brooks
Avoca Worker Loses Finger At Bedford Quarries
John Perry of Avoca, an employee at Bedford Quarries Company, had the end of his right index finger mashed off Saturday after a stone trap caught it. Dr. Morrill Simpson amputated the finger at the first joint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Perry
Avoca
Bedford Quarries Company
Morrill Simpson
Lindley and Varvel Wed in Justice Iseminger Ceremony
Robert B. Lindley and Miss Wilma Varvel were married Saturday by Justice Iseminger at his home on South J street. They will reside in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Lindley
Wilma Varvel
Justice Iseminger
South J- Street
Birth Announcement for Hackett Son
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hackett of South T street. The brief notice records the new arrival but provides no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hackett
South T Street
Supreme Court Denies New Trial for Tobe Snoddy
The Supreme Court denied a new trial to Tobe Snoddy and refused additional continuances due to absent witnesses. The decision bars consideration of outside matters and confines review to the trial record, with Adams and Snoddy seeking delays while others await trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Tobe Snoddy
Ang
Ils
Roe County
Rhea Hur
Su- Court
Adams
Snoddy
Imetines
Newton ‘Adame
Willia Snoddy
Jack Grubb
George
Arthur Hatton
Joss
Newton Adams
Charming Social Affair At Mrs Brooks Bridge Party
Mrs T J Brooks hosted a dainty luncheon and bridge party for six tables honoring guest Mrs Harry Smith. Loulie Thornton led scoring with Mrs Julian Hogate close behind among out of town visitors including Mel Smith Emma Houston and Mrs J H Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Smith
Loulie Thornton
Julian Hogate
Speer Street Family Seeks Help After Tragic Illness
The Speer family on Speer Street reports illness affecting several daughters including a seven year old. Relatives request aid and medical attention as they cope with the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Speer
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Cium Carbide
Lafayette Byers
Stanley Christer
Louisville
B. Wlp
James Morris
William Skerd
East 17Th Street
James
Newkirk
Thorne Meat Shop
Foster
the “Gang
Stor Marshall
Crown County
Lawrence County
Frank Turner
Ben Reid
Elizabeth Hansen
Charlotte Elwell
Bedford- Bloomington World
Monroe Poultry Show
Ber
Mark
Mrs
NCEA
Justice Isemnger
Monroe County
Mel Smith
Davwiite
J. Hl.underwood
Drsfiesard Moore
Ridgeway, Penney
Vate
Emma Houston
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