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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
9
The Board of Education postponed the start of public schools for one week because of intense heat. Classification of new pupils and teachers' meeting are also delayed. Superintendent Fagan joked about possible builder mob heat after the long vacation and the boys reluctance to return.
Miss Mary Lemon hosted a Friday dinner party for Miss Martha Gooch of Boston. The rooms wore flowers and the porch became an outdoor reception area with six tables of nasturtiums in French baskets. Guests included Mabel Parker May Brooks Florence Norton Helen Norton Dorothy Owens and others.
Miss Jennie Jackson visiting the city entertained friends and their gentlemen at Mrs. W. A. Ramsay on West 14th street. Music and conversation highlighted the evening with refreshments including pineapple sherbet cake and various pastries. Joseph Meadows returned to Bedford after a day on business.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis designates October 27 as the third national tuberculosis day with churches urged to observe it during that week. The effort aims to educate congregations about consumption and promote Red Cross Christmas stamps, supported by antituberculosis associations in 600 cities.
The article notes September marks the open season for oysters from Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, and eastern shores. Bedford ships the best to this city, with local dealers receiving Chesapeake Bay imports and demand rising as cooler weather improves flavor. Oyster dishes such as stews, fried oysters, patties, and blue points on the half shell are popular, with government patrols safeguarding beds from September through April.
In Friday's forenoon most precincts did little business but late afternoon registrations surged with some places reporting over eighty and another around seventy nine. The north part remained light as quarry and mill workers reside further away. another chance to register comes in October.
The Weekly Mail offers a special rate of 25 cents for delivery to any address until after the election, payable in advance.
Relatives of the late Simeon Smith of Greene county file in the circuit court to quiet title to lands Smith died possessed of. Deeds held in escrow by Union Trust Company of Indianapolis. Plaintiffs include John E Hunnsucker Tilden Smith Daniel E Smith Maud B Dixon and Beldora Burrell. Next step may involve filing to set aside the will if deeds are voided.
Waffles, a Tipton resident, steered his car away from a precipice on the Leesville pike east of the city after the engine failed on Jackson Hill. He had driven twelve thousand miles without an accident. The mishap halted inches from a steep drop with six feet more of misalignment risking a rollover. The scene recalls the Maurice McGrath accident from a year earlier.
Col Edwin Glenn and Major William Weigel of the 23d U S infantry toured routes from Ft Harrison to French Lick with Roy Van Camp of Indianapolis. They visited Bloomington to map the march and will stay a day and night with drills and a Bloomington Commercial Club reception.
Mrs Birney of Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania leaves after visiting sister Mrs Johnson on West 18th Street. The trip followed an investigation revealing Mrs Johnson to be her sister and John Darrell her brother, both longtime residents of the area.
The state board of election commissioners debated printing ballots for the November election at a Friday meeting with Governor Marshall. They may ask Attorney General Honan if printing can start before the petition deadline to avoid late entrants being omitted. W. B. Burford urged ordering 1.3 million ballots and storing paper in three locations, with a rapid delivery to counties.
Mrs Ralph Smith and her children, who had been visiting Bloomington for a week, have returned home.
Two people were injured when a buggy driven by Jesse Bruce and another buggy collided on Washington Avenue Thursday night at 9. Miss Lillie Falk suffered a severe scalp wound and Bruce a severely lashed foot. Walter Norris his wife and son escaped injury though all were thrown from the buggy.
The three year old daughter of Bert Adamson was seriously hurt when she fell from a dry goods box at her North O Street home on Thursday. She struck a sharp corner and received medical attention.
A gasoline stove explosion in John Hall’s kitchen on South Street Friday forenoon caused a small blaze. Firemen extinguished the fire which touched the woodwork but limited damage, covered by insurance.
The Bedford Athletics respond to a Bedford Daily Mail notice dated September 5 1912 regarding a ball game. They outline conditions for gate split 50 50 if Wicker uses last Sunday's Picked team against Shamrocks, or 75 25 if Wicker faces Bedford Champs with eligibility rules up to August 31 1912. They offer winner take all or a coin toss to decide park opening and closing game. Signed Shady Akers Mer Bedford Athletics.
The board accepted Ray Julians resignation as a teacher and elected Miss Louise Stoessel to replace him. A Salvation Army tent special meeting run by Ensign and Mrs Munselle is drawing crowds with plans for tonight and Sunday all day. Mrs Walter Scoggan and her daughter Dorothy visit Mrs Jordan Dodd and family at Mitchell.
Two boys, reportedly with prior trouble, sneaked onto a locomotive at the Monon round house Thursday night and manipulated the reverse and throttle. An employee stopped the engine before damage occurred, preventing a serious accident. One boy vanished. the other is identified and may face juvenile court action.
Billy Creamer pitched well for the Blue Grass champions as Frankfort defeated Clarksville 5 to 1 at Eclipse Park in Louisville. Pitcher Humphreys of the Kitty League held the Blue Grass bats in check after a five-run fourth inning. Clarksville’s Schlenker made a long run and a running catch in the outfield.
Grace Rogers and Ruth Matthews are listed as guests of Mrs C B Bartlett at Bedford Bloomington with contact by telephone.
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