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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
2
John Harrell of Heltonville descended a 49 foot well to clean it out and tied a rope to his body as a precaution. His mother and sister at the top felt the tug as he began to slip and dragged his limp form to safety hours later. Dr. Perry Woolery revived him.
Alfred Parker’s car slowly turned a corner at 13th and L streets when an axle broke almost in two. The rear wheel detached and the car slid a few feet but injuries were avoided. Passersby witnessed the incident and noted the potential for serious harm under worse conditions.
In Lawrence circuit court Wednesday Judge Swails heard a claim by Jason Alexander for 2250 pounds against the estate of William Gregory. Ella Summers versus George Summers divorce action was dismissed with costs. The injunction case Holcombe and Holcombe versus Purnel Kerr was dismissed that afternoon.
In Parke county two farmers earned prizes in a Studebaker wagon contest. Samuel Hane of the southeast farm won fourth prize with a wagon used forty seven years. J. W. Jeffries, also of Parke county, claimed the sixty sixth prize for a wagon used thirty six years. Both men receive mail through Carbon post office.
A rural mail carrier faced strong winds and hail while on duty north of Ft Ritner on Monday. The encounter disrupted rounds but no injuries were reported. Local postal supervisors are reviewing the incident.
A rural free delivery mail carrier out of Ft Ritner faced a fierce wind and hail storm north of town. His wagon toppled, horses ran, and he sought shelter in an old house. After the storm, he found one horse wedged in a ditch and his mud-filled hat blown away. Minor damage reported to a nearby wood house.
A smoldering spark for hours caused a fire at Dennis Sipes saw mill three miles north of Cale late Wednesday. Belts and machinery suffered heavy damage but part of the plant was saved.
Al Howard fell while attempting to board Harry Howard's drag wagon on East 16th Street. He slipped from the wheel and hit the brick street, suffering a painful spine injury. He was carried home in the wagon by the drayman.
Lerra A. Lee was granted a divorce from Ralph Lee and Mary Scoggan was granted a divorce from Noble Scoggan in the Lawrence circuit court on Wednesday.
The Southern Indiana Power Co faces possible delays to extend its electric line into Bloomington before October 1. Property owners refuse to grant right of way without compensation, risking condemnation and franchise extension issues with city council under new public utility laws.
New Albany and French Lick Valley Interurban Railway Company filed articles of incorporation with Indianapolis secretary of state. The line may begin before snow flies with 1 100 600 capital stock. Officers named include John H. Martin president Charles W. Schindler vice president and GM William T. Huff treasurer and Charles S. Hernly secretary. Groundwork on the New Albany to Mooresville section possible this fall.
In Maine Third District John A. Peters, Republican, defeated Democrat William A. Pattangall by a sizable margin. Democrats note Pattangall narrowed the gap, while Republicans hail the result as support for protective tariffs and criticism of the Underwood tariff bill. Observers foresee Progressive decline and Bull Moose dissolution, with calls for party realignment and GOP unity.
Deputy Flynn arrested Frank Stagg during the old soldiers reunion at Chapel Hill on a blind tiger charge. In a sink hole near the grounds they found gambling devices and a poker setup in the woods. Henry Knight aided in the operation and beer was confiscated as tables were busted. The case will go to circuit court.
Government September crop report shows corn losses totaling 321 million bushels in August bringing total decline to 621 million since early estimates. Wheat and oats rise with spring wheat and total crop forecast at 754 million bushels. Weather remains hot and dry across key corn states.
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