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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1912
Page
2
Voters are named for two local offices with the surveyor position held by William Duncan and the Commissioner seat for the 1st District to be filled by William H. Skerd. The brief notice lists the candidates without further details.
A notice urges a majority vote to nominate a gallant standard bearer for the Third Congressional District. Robi. W. Morris serves as chairman, calling earnest Republicans and supporters to turn out and cooperate in the nominating process.
A bolt of lightning struck the First Christian Church steeple Wednesday at 1 30 PM tearing slate shingles. Charles Strout a 14 year old passerby and H D Allen were shocked. Strout was frightened but unharmed. Firemen saw a blazing hemp rope fragment fall nearby. no fire or explanation found.
Fire department responded Thursday to a blaze started in a brush filled ditch on a city owned lot. The flames blistered paint on a house belonging to Riley Foddrill as crews contained the fire.
The School Board has filed with the County Auditor the new school tax levy for 1912 payable in 1912 which totals 311.14. The levy is apportioned to Special School fund 0.50, Tuition fund 0.4214, Building fund 0.5. The levy is 7 14 cents lower than last year.
The teaching staff is ready and preparations are made for a full opening next Monday. Children six by November first may enroll at opening. New students should visit the old high school building office next Saturday from 2 to 4 for classification. First time entrants need not come. Grade teachers meet Saturday at 9:30, followed by principals.
A message to George Ingall reports Mrs. J. Borndner's baby died at 9:00 AM Tuesday in Brooks ton Indiana. Another alert to Ellen Mc Brayer, mother of Mrs. Borndner, asks her to come as the mother is not expected to live.
Wayne Nebraska Herald recalls how sixteen years ago living costs were low and farm prices struggled, while now costs are high and farming yields profit. The piece notes widespread hardship then and current prosperity, asking who truly knows what to complain about.
The jury list for the September term includes Grand Jury members Mike Hunter Flinn H J Monreal Indian Creek Mate Heard Marshall Clinton Norton Shanswick Noble E Moore Marion Jesse Stephenson Perry and Petit Jury members Scott Pate Flinn Ras Robbins Shawswick John Goodman Marshall James Inman Indian Creek Charles Parks Shawswick Obie Knight Marshall John As Dalton Marion Millard Wall Marion Moses Burton Spice Valley James Tallon Indian Creek Karl Lackey Perry Orlie Craig Indian Creek O O A Cummings Pleasant Run Newton McDermit Spice Valley Doyle Adaimson Pleasant Run.
Thomas Woods of Oolitic was declared of unsound mind in an inquisition before Justice Iseminger. A medical board consisting of Drs Hunter Pearson and McLaughlin concluded the condition.
Miss Hattie Cosner hosted a theater party Monday night for two groups of young girls in honor of her niece Miss Rowena Cosner of Indianapolis. After the films, refreshments were served at Foovers. Those present included Esther Mayer Phusnelda Furst Aileen Mitchell Anah Webb Florence Avry Doroth Trainor Agnes Joyner Mary Gainey and Rowena Coster.
Jack Condon resumes duties as Monon passenger conductor after a brief vacation. O’Keefe and O’Herren, injured and recovering, are reported able to return to work. New Mikado type freight engines arrive at Fayette shops from Dunkirk works with more engines due next week. Engineer Barry Myers tested the 514 as three new Pacific freight engines made short trips south.
Miss Ruth Embree entertained a gathering at her West 17th street home in honor of Miss Elle May Bonloskie of Louisville, Ruby Barnell of Mississippi, and Inverett and Mary Barnell of Arkansas. Music and games complemented ice cream and Nabiscos for guests.
Hovey Hawkins Kirk Bartlett and Birden Sowder residents near Bartlettsville pleaded guilty in Justice Isemin ger's court to assault and battery. Each was fined $1 and costs. John Hawkins pleaded not guilty and a trial was set for Saturday. September Johnson pleaded guilty to public intoxication and was fined $2 and costs in Mayor Fields' court.
Acknowledgments for kindness during illness and floral offerings from Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sykes and Family. Local notes include Gold Medal Leaf bread from Huff's Bakery at McCurdy Grocery. Mrs. Craigie Gunn Mitchell sails six weeks along western Europe. hopes to attend Fort Wayne Convention in October. Visits from John Franklin and Mrs. Frank Brennan to Anderson. death of Harold Mitchell prompts Mack Larter and Miss Tillie Larter to Seymour. Ruth Hayes and Dorothy Owens return from Miss Thelma Murray’s house party at Orleans.
The council received applications for police posts, with Charles Clark promoted to a regular officer from August 27. Horatio Harryman resigned from the City Hospital Board of Control. Dr. R W Williams named to succeed him. An ordinance of 790 dollars from Water Works funded a pumping sub station building. Albert Smith awarded a five room house permit on F street at an estimated cost of 1400.
William Terrell a one legged Huron man was charged with assault and battery with intent to murder after slashing James Lynn in Court House Park. Lynn is hospitalized at Cottom Hospital with painful but non life threatening injuries. Terrell arraigned before Mayor Fields and described by police as a repeat bad actor.
A campaign note announces a special rate for the Weekly Mail, offering delivery to any address until after the election for 25 cents prepaid.
John P. Jeffries of Bloomfield failed to secure the Republican nomination for judge of Greene County Circuit Court. After Progressive leaders moved a ticket to foil the GOP, they placed Jeffries atop the slate without his consent. Jeffries declined the nomination, calling it an injustice and a personal insult, since he pledged to support the Republican winner.
A large group from the local Women's Christian Temperance Union traveled to Mitchell to hear Edith May, a renowned National Science temperance speaker, deliver three talks during the teachers' institute. Her aim is to educate children from kindergarten upward on health and strong living, emphasizing that a life is worth more than a living.
Engines 522 523 and 524 new Mie kado freight engines arrived today from Dunkirk N Y making the last consignment of sixteen freight engines. The three passenger engines will arrive in a few days. Machinist Claud Todd who has been inspecting the locomotives returned home this morning. Lafayette Courier.
Miss Amy Rogers returns to Carlyle after visiting Mrs Nellie Lermond. William Fults of Bowling Green spent Sunday with his family in the city. Mate Fowler and daughter have gone to Indiameanelis to visit friends and attend the Stace Fair.
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