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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
2
The newspaper argues Bedford faces a choice on good government over style or promises. It criticizes Mayor Fields and praises Mitchell Guthrie for his widespread support, urging voters to back Guthrie as the strongest candidate in a unified effort for prudent city management and law enforcement.
Miss Isis Williams celebrated her birthday Tuesday evening at the home of her sister Mrs Henry Jamison at 5th and QO streets. The party featured Halloween colors yellow and black with games and music. Brick ice cream and cake were served. Guests included numerous Misses and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Grasson among others.
Lydia Owens aged 71 wife of Justice of the Peace John W. Owens died Tuesday afternoon at 5th and J streets after years of ill health. She leaves the husband and several grown children. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday at 2 pm with burial at Green Hill.
Indiana officials report the state borrowed about $460000 to cover current expenses and salaries. An early call to ninety two county treasurers seeks advance tax payments expected to total around $200000. Treasurer Vollmer says the funds will help meet warrants and that extra revenue from the new tax levy should restore balance by November.
Charles Jordon, fourteen months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Corbin of 2d and M streets, died at 3 o'clock Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the home and burial followed at Green Cemetery.
Mrs. Effie Wood wife of Ed Wood and daughter of Andy Lantz died Wednesday at 11 o clock after a long illness. She lived southwest of the city on the Bryantsville road.
A number of local residents traveled to Mitchell on Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs Harvest who died Monday morning. The service was held at the A. M. E. church in Mitchell at 1 PM with burial at Mitchell.
Relatives and friends in this city received word from Indianapolis on Wednesday that J W Bilyeu shows a little improvement after several days in a serious condition. His sisters Mrs Arthur Turner and Mrs F F Ashtsey are both at his bedside.
Ida Withman of Bedford sues the Monon railway for 10000 alleging a window sash at the Stinesville station fell on her arm last September while riding from Stinesville to Bedford. She says tendons and vessels were damaged, leaving her permanently crippled. case filed here on a Bedford transcript.
The National Convention of Methodist men began Tuesday in Indianapolis and is billed as the largest meeting of its kind in the state. Internationally prominent speakers headline the program and about 3500 delegates are expected. Rev. J. F. O Haver and J A tone traveled from this city to attend.
John H. Blevins of Huron and Miss Laura Dunan of Georgia were married Wednesday at 2 PM in the County Clerk Stalker office, officiated by Rev. A I Dubber.
Missouri builders urged the State Capitol Commission to modify limestone specs citing crow s feet and sutures. The commission noted many quarries show weathering defects and questioned if Missouri can supply enough stone to finish the Capitol by July 1 1916, risking a two year delay.
S B Lowe travels to Brownstown this morning to handle a legal matter, details undisclosed.
Ottis Weimer and Carrie Krenke united in marriage Sunday evening at the bride’s home. They left for a short wedding trip and will return later this week. The couple are well known locally with many friends sending best wishes for a long happy married life.
Robert Reed, son of Wm. J. Reed of South Jackson street, returned home Sunday evening from New Mexico after a disappearance that caused his family to fear he had met with an accident or foul play. He had left Rye, Colorado without notice, and a telegram to his parents went unseen while a search by locals continued in the mountains. He arrived in Bloomington in better spirits though his health remains poor.
A committee from the Order of Railway Telegraphers met with Superintendent McManus to push a new work schedule for Monon telegraph operators. The trio included Mr. Parks of Bainbridge Mr. Dunken of Mitchell and Mr. Dooley of Indianapolis.
Ruth Cheek awoke to her husband looming over the bed with a butcher knife in hand, muttering threats to kill her in a case described as a waking confrontation. The incident centers on the former Mitchell marshal and his alleged menacing behavior toward Ruth Cheek.
Enoch Cheek, husband, arrested by bicycle police Sheridan and Long after a long run to police HQ with his fourteen year old son Sidney. Two daughters Mattie sixteen Isla eleven poorly dressed forced to attend school in outer garments. Ruth elder sister works in a laundry to help support the family. Cheek previously examined for insanity four years ago and allegedly threatened his wife.
JW Mayden of Randolph Nebraska weds Martha EH Smipson of Tunnelton. John H Blevins of Huron marries Laura Dunan of Georgia.
John Tannehill was arrested Tuesday night by Constable Charles Harmon on charges of assault and battery against Thomas Nelson. The case is scheduled for Saturday morning at 9 o'clock.
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