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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
4
A health department update outlines enforcement and resource changes amid debates on patient access and safety. Officials cite improved monitoring while critics warn of reduced services and delays affecting vulnerable residents.
Hannibal Taggart, accused of killing his sixteen year old daughter Norma Taggart near Nashville Brown County, was acquitted after a 25 ballot jury verdict. Testimony described alleged abuse by Taggart and Frank Taggart in the months before Norma’s death, with medical experts citing uraemic poisoning as the cause.
The Bedford Tennis Association calls for entries by Monday night for a tournament drawing. Entries go to Mr. L. T. Boyd with a $1.00 fee admitting to singles and doubles. Doubles start Tuesday afternoon. The committee notes the value of practice and experience and urges participation.
Bedford Indiana announces John Hackett as an independent candidate for mayor in the upcoming election. He declares his nonpartisan stance and asks voters to decide.
Two counterfeit half dollars and one counterfeit dollar have been found in circulation in this city over the past days. The fakes, taken in by the Home Laundry from customers, are excellent imitations though differing in color and weight and with imperfect finer details.
Local reports suggest No. 12 wreck near Sparksville was caused by a deliberately placed spike head obstruction on the track. Fireman Edward Boyer died from burns. engineer Walter Darling injured. Railroad officials deny arrests and note detectives might be operating in plain clothes.
William Haws, the farmer eight miles east of town who was crushed beneath a log weeks ago, continues to improve and hopes for full recovery remain. He had cut down the tree and sheltered under its end when the trunk slid free, pinning him in a sitting position and causing spinal and internal injuries.
Neighbors surprised Mrs. Grover Wright at her home Friday evening upon returning from a neighbor’s. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Sears, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Chambers and children, Mrs. Edward Owens and children, Mrs. Thomas Owens and son, Mrs. John L. Baker, and Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Fields. Ice cream was served during the social hour.
Little Miss Frances Sheetz served as hostess for a neighborhood party at her grandparents home on West 13th. Guests included Ula Short Bessie Short Elizabeth Withman Harriett Withman Nacy Tracy and Edith Keach as the Embree family prepares to move to a new farm next week. Tea cream cake and peaches were served amid childhood games.
A boy's air rifle in Bloomington nearly blinded Mrs. G. R. Colline, 75, as a shot hit her eye while Raymond Gooley aimed at a tree. A specialist in Louisville later removed the embedded shot and saved her sight. another report notes the eye injury survived after treatment by Dr Cheatam in Louisville.
Bloomington Indiana September five Charles Franzman a 57 year old yard foreman at the Central Stone Mill was seriously injured by a seventeen foot fall from a pile of stone He escaped death despite a broken left hip a compound fracture in the left arm and cuts to his arms hands and face from the stones.
Dennis W. Blackburn of Nedmore transfers to Goldie Giles of Needmore in a brief property conveyance noted in local records. No further details provided.
Mrs. Thomas Hunter Owens hosted a Friday dinner for Miss Frances Harrison on the eve of her Sept. 17 wedding to Mr. Glenn Carter. Philadelphia guests Mr. Charls Sherman Leech and Mrs. C. S. Reid joined relatives as friends presented a linen and china gift basket and an original song. Refreshments followed with keepsake pictures as souvenirs.
Papers filed with the County Auditor announce the incorporation of the Shanswick Social Club to promote social intercourse and provide newspapers and magazines to read. Directors named are Fred M. Curry, Thomas H. Carter, and John W. Huff.
Lawrence Hunter and Ona Speer were wed Thursday at 2 p m at Elder John Williams’ residence in Zelma. The couple, respected young residents, plan to live near the Mundell church and begin their married life with the support of many friends.
Articles of incorporation filed for a new organization named the North Bedford Social Club in Bedford Indiana with social and literary aims and no capital stock. Founders listed include Thomas Nelson John Nelson and Joseph Meando per Indianapolis Star incorporation notices.
A T Fountain of Williams was in the city on business Saturday.
The Boyd and Evans families plan their annual reunion at Old Shiloh Church five miles west of Bedford on Saturday September 13 1913. A large turnout is expected and attendees are asked to bring dinners prepared to spend the day.
Mr and Mrs Fred Smith recently moved to housekeeping on East 19th street when a merry party of their young friends held a kitchen shower Friday evening They received many pretty and useful presents A social time was enjoyed and fruit was served
Miss Florence Emery entertained a group of friends at a Friday evening slumber party. The attendees included Ilene Mitchell Agnes Joyner Mary Gainey Anah Webb Florence Smith and Dorothy Trainor after theater visits the group enjoyed music and rest for the night.
Frank Warden entered a guilty plea in police court on Saturday for intoxication, was fined $1 and costs, and sent to jail.
Engineer Fred Hodges of the Ma non will spend days with his sister in Bedford before starting his new duties as an inspector on the state public service commission in the middle of the month. He will continue to reside in Lafayette and seek a year's leave of absence from Manon.
Mort Shortridge of H street is ill. George R. Boul of Greencastle was in the city on business. Mr and Mrs Henry Snow plan to move Sunday to Houston Texas. Allie Friedman returned from trips to Cincinnati and Louisville. Mrs H D Mannus expects to return from Indianapolis hospital Sunday. Miss Hester Owens from Cleveland is visiting Mrs Henry Campbell. The infant son of Mr and Mrs L P Thorne has been ill since Sunday at the grandparents home. Greenville and the Quackenbushes host a few days as guests.
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