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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1912
Page
7
Circle of details describe a brakeman’s fatal accident on a quarry freight car near Harrodsburg. A large stone slab dislodged while crossing the car pinned him, puncturing a lung and crushing his left leg and shoulder. He died after conditions deteriorated at Wilson hospital.
A social affair for May Brooks at her home leads to a trip to Orleans for dinner. Guests include Mr and Mrs C M M Deemon, Miss Morgan, Fred Parsons of Chicago, and many others. A later incident involves James Jordan in a confrontation with John Slinkard and friends, resulting in arrest attempts, fines, and a court appearance. The event highlights local hospitality and a dispute ending with Johnson fined.
Bedford Champs sweep a three game set with the Cincinnati Shamrocks, stopping their 13 game win streak. Wicker dominates on the mound, allowing only one hit in two games and guiding the Champs to 2 3 and 1 6 victories. Cincinnati Enquirer praises Bedford’s hot scrap and potential against major league clubs.
Sheriff Sitter housed three one legged men on Sunday in a rare jail tally. By Tuesday two remained: Joe O Brian under assault and battery with intent to rob Pat Pearl, and William Terrell jailed for slashing James Lpnn in the courthouse yard.
Dora Hodges sixteen daughter of Thomas Hodges near Judah School House north of the city underwent an appendicitis operation Tuesday at home. She had chronic appendicitis with peritonitis feared earlier for her brother, but the Hodges family hopes Dora will recover. The surgery was by Dr. R B Short with assistants Dr. Rolls and Dr. Mitchell.
William Terrell, a one legged resident of Huron, slashed James Lynn in Court House Park after Lynn intervened when Terrell poked at Lynn’s sleeping father. Lynn sustained deep left side and scalp wounds and was treated at Dr Freeland’s office after an initial hospital attempt. Terrell was arrested and jailed.
Charles Richards of the Southeastern Railway Shops suffered serious injuries when his trousers were caught in a motor car cog while returning from the station with mail. He was taken to his home on 5th and Q streets and later rested easier. doctors hope he may return to work soon.
Mildred Pace two years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Pace of South H street suffered severe burns to arms and chest when carbolic acid spilled on her after she mishandled the bottle Monday. Dr E E Mitchell treated the child and authorities caution on danger of household chemicals.
The Bedford Concert Band performs a free open air program at Court House Park at 7:30 Wednesday evening. Featured pieces include Outlook by Jewell, The Golden Crescent by Miller, That Coontown Quar tette by Schwartz, The Empress by Dalbey, Oh Mr Dream Man by Von Tilzer, The Gaby Glide by Hirsch, No. 4 Hits by Harris, Palmetto Slide by Mills, Garden of Roses by Brooks, and Daughters of America by Lampse. J Marley Hall directs.
In Mayor Fields' court three hobo beggars pleaded not guilty to assault and battery with intent to rob Patrick Pearl of 10 dollars on Saturday night. Names given include Frank O'Neal Hannibal Mo P J Conway Bay View Mich and Joe O Brian Chicago. Trial set for Thursday at 8 30.
Vestal Hatfield seven years old and his mother and neighbor Mrs Bair suffered burns when a skillet of hot grease overturned inside a South L Street home Tuesday evening. Fire spread from the grease to the home and neighbors rushed to help, leaving the child in pain but improving by afternoon.
Miss Hazel Pickens of Spencer travels with her sister Mrs. J. R. Pearson Cumberland Flats and Miss Jeanette Standish to Detroit Michigan to attend a Domestic Science and Art School. Miss Anna Reed visits Chicago then plans to visit Miss Blanche Stuart in Grand Rapids Iowa.
A large truck owned by F J Potter and others tipped over Monday night. Eleven occupants escaped serious harm with two slight injuries. The vehicle sustained little damage aside from the overturn.
Mrs Anderson Fike of Chicago formerly Mrs Francis Litton and longtime resident here visited her mother Mrs M C Clark at 17th and P streets and other relatives last week before departing Sunday for Centralia Illinois to establish her future home.
The obituary notes the death of Robert Heady Jr age one and William Mayo age ten months. Funeral services for both were held in Breckenridge cemetery area and at the Oolitic home respectively with graveside or cemetery conduct.
Mrs Frank W Tech learned Tuesday her youngest brother Charles Fay drowned in the Ohio river at Newport Kentucky while visiting her last week. The family left for Newport that afternoon.
Nova Sears traveled from Bloomington to Indianapolis where his wife will join him later this week for her operation at Runnels Sanitarium to treat appendicitis.
S. A. Bartlett, long time North M street grocer, sold his stock to M. D. Lane who has been a clerk in the store. Lane took charge Monday as Bartlett plans to move to a farm south of the city.
Mrs Robert Southerland of Orleans is visiting friends in this city.
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