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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
5
Fragmented report details a shooting near Mussel Gamp south of the city. J R Pearson and Henry Char sing faced court filings amid conflicting statements about the incident.
The fragmentary text lists unreadable phrases and disjointed terms. It mentions Goa and Vadis and includes scattered references to days and deeds without a coherent event or identifiable entities.
The petition is claimed to have over two hundred names signed. Both sides had agreed to the terms of the agreement. The case proceeds with the officials or witnesses present as required.
Mr Wesley C Armstrong of Claimed Uncle Amos Scoggan Terre Hauic and Miss Maude Davis wed Saturday after lingering heart trouble Elder Williams officiated. Funeral arrangements not listed. Details mention residence, local area and note health issues surrounding the groom’s relative, with implications of a death near Placobuittates Porita.
In a September marriage at the Methodist parsonage in Pfestonville, Leslie Hodges and Mary Ida Johnson exchanged vows with neighbor Wall Woods as witness. The couple will reside east of the city after a reception, as guests gathered for the ceremony and celebration. Mr C E Franklin and Jon Harper returned from a Louisville auto trip.
A delivery horse hitched to the Rumpelt grocery wagon on Bastith Street became frightened by an auto truck and attempted to mount the wagon. The animal reared and kicked, with several bystanders narrowly escaping injury as workers attempted to calm it.
Sarah Catherine Ifirseher seven weeks old of Mr and Mrs George Ifirseher South H Street died Sunday morning at 6 o clock Funeral services conducted Monday at 2 PM by Rev A E Dubber Burial at Green Hill II
Mitchell Indiana laboring men met at County Hall to nominate a city ticket for fall elections. Calvin Faris for Mayor leads a slate including James Sizemore and John Winmeron for Council, and others for Clerk Treasurer and ward seats. Ticket is nonpartisan with expected broad support.
Frank Cast of Columbus was bound over to circuit court in the sum of 500 dollars on a charge of stealing a horse owned by Riley Foddrill. Cast, who worked for Foddrill, was suspected after the horse disappeared Friday and aided police by locating the animal after being taken into custody Sunday.
Spencer K Norton visited Indianapolis for several days with his relatives, while Mrs Spen cer Kimball Norton of Bedford drew attention on the Indianapolis Sunday Star society page as a talented pianist with training at DePauw University and study abroad. Mrs Carrie Dye and daughter Anna Mary visited Bloomington for the day.
Mr. and Mrs. Co. E. Franklin and their son Homer are traveling through Kentucky on a family trip.
Troop 3 under Mayor Fields Frank Reed Sr and John McCormick broke camp after several days of camping fishing and woodlore at Cherokee Cabin. They are enthusiastic and ready to go again at any time.
Former Bedford residents Mr and Mrs Fred Garrison and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Crooke escaped serious harm in a Sunday car crash near the Vigo county line. Garrison swerved into a ditch to avoid a collision, injuring Crooke and himself lightly. The group rode to Terre Haute for repairs and returned home early today. The other party involved was W H Chiff of Terre Haute Boiler Works.
Louis Norris eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Moses Norris of North A Street died Saturday evening at seven oclock. The body lay near Washington for burial Monday morning where funeral services were held. Burial was at Washington.
Basil Bell receives 2 and expenses after capturing a circus monkey in Bedford. The animal, shipped to Paris, faced a $3 C O D charge and was later redirected by officials to Paris. a funds payoff to Bell was noted, with Marshal Johns informed.
North H street hosts Mr and Mrs Elmer Cannedy who entertained a house party from Ohio over Labor Day. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred White Mr Walters of Cincinnati and Mr H 4 Berkemeier of Akron Ohio. After a fine dinner the group attended a baseball game and enjoyed musical selections by Mr Walters a talented multi instrument player.
Cincinnati Elmwood defeats Wicker's Champs 1 0 and 3 2 in a weekend doubleheader at Washington Park. Ben Taylor starred for the Champs while Elmwood's defense and timely hitting key the wins before 1200 spectators. Also notes Athletics split with Indianapolis TTs and Welterweights swept Ellottsville in a pair of hard fought games. Washington club plans trip to Princeton to face the Grays and Gibson next Sunday.
The Washington Herald notes pitcher Earl Sisson, turning twenty, will make two more weekly appearances this year before leaving for DePauw University. He aims to finish the season strong against Princeton and Bob Wicker’s Champs, with plans to return to Washington next year if the terms fit.
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