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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
2
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While sinking a well on the Mort Ellison farm near Reed School house six miles east of this city, Robert Sproull, a local driller, struck a heavy flow of gas at about 150 feet. The gas was ignited by a match and burned for some time, with a considerable stream of water also struck.
A Zelma address couple Dessie May Cummings and James Newton George were refused a marriage license in the clerk’s office due to the bride’s youth. Officers sought sworn statements after the bride admitted she was born in 1897, making her under fifteen. The pair appeared disappointed as they left without a license.
William Terrell, of Huron, charged with intent to kill for cutting James Lynn, was taken into custody by Policeman Sam Cline to attend the funeral of his father Harry Terrell, a longtime Huron resident and saloon businessman who died Monday. Two sons and one daughter survive. Thelma Fiscus visits her great aunt Mrs. Sears in Williams.
Publicans of the Third congressional district and all supporters are urged to turn out and nominate a gallant standard bearer. Robt. W. Morris serves as Chairman of the Third Congressional District.
Notice calls delegates named for the Republican Congressional Convention to meet in New Albany on Thursday September 19 1912 at 1 pm to nominate a candidate for Congress in the district. Chas H Allen chairman and Geo C Campbell secretary sign the notice.
Norman Tyndale two months old son of Mr and Mrs L H Anderson died at home in New Kingsport Tennessee on September 7 1912. Funeral held at their home Sunday 3 PM conducted by Rev Dugger of the Presbyterian church. The Andersons formerly lived in Bedford and are well known there.
Bob Wicker announces a Sunday double header at Washington Park against Lashbrook's Terre Haute squad. The touted strong lineup includes Johnson, Snadden, Lashbrook, Henderson, Kornish, Kelly, Llasse, Preston, Donley, Dunkle, Jacobs, Bringhans, Lemons, McKissick, Rhoades, Bunn, Beester, Donica, Fletcher, Taylor, Bass and Wicker. First game starts at 2 pm. admission 25 cents, boys 15, grand stand 10.
The Bloomington School Board votes to hold only half day sessions while hot weather continues. The city extends vacation by a week for students. Miss Carla Huise visits Williams. Miss Ethel Glover travels to Joesville to teach next year.
Chick Smith, the Shamrock pitcher nicknamed the Shamrock cher, has signed with the Cincinnati Reds. He will join next season after spring Southern travel. Smith has been a standout for the Shamrocks, with the Cuban Giants as his only defeats. interest from St. Louis Browns and Washington teams is noted.
Ralph Bush a 20 year old Bloomington resident was killed attempting to cross Monon tracks beside the basket factory. He tangled a foot in a switch and was struck by a freight train, his body mangled, as friend Paul Bryant fled to boarding on the south side. The engine halted a half mile away after the fatal impact.
War Department orders active recruitment for the navy as the force drops to 46,766, 5,634 below legal strength. Congress delays and farm labor demand hinder enlistments. Recruiting stations open in Denver Salt Lake City and Richmond while traveling parties search rural areas.
A new rental swindle targets property owners in the state. The conman reads For Rent ads, rents a vacant house with a fake story, offers a partial payment of the first month’s rent, then passes a worthless $20 check. Three landlords in Washington state were briefly victimized, and the suspect remains at large.
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