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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1912
Page
11
While cleaning on a Thursday Mrs. Nick Deppert of Redding township, Jackson County, spied a six foot ten inch serpent under a bed. She fought it with a club until dead, then joined by Mr. Deppert, noting about a dozen similar large harmless snakes killed in the neighborhood over the past decade.
A request for school outfits was made to Capt. Schnarr this morning as annual calls begin with the new school term. Citizens with clothing to spare are urged to contact Capt. Schnarr to help the city’s needy children.
Entertainer Mrs. Mary Smith on North J Street hosted Saturday night in honor of her seventeen year old daughter Miss Alice. A large group of friends attended. Guests enjoyed a delicious luncheon, singing, and dancing as the main features of the evening.
Miss Catherine Wubrick, recently resigned as City Hospital Superintendent and now back in Louisville, returns to the hospital as a private nurse for Harry Donatio who is dangerously ill with typhoid fever.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Polk died Saturday night and was buried Sunday afternoon at Green Hill. Albert Dick and family of Crawfordsville are visiting the Russell family on West 6th street. George Callahan traveled to Indianapolis on Sunday.
Bloomington sees a major construction surge with projects totaling about a half million dollars. The Showers furniture plant leads at 210000 plus 15000 for a saw mill, plus new federal building at 60000, Henry Kerr on Kirkwood at 10000, and numerous residences and renovations planned citywide.
The illustrated lecture by Ensign and Mrs. Rex Munselle of the Salvation Army at Bedford Presbyterian Church drew a very large audience. Every chair was filled as high quality pictures and music moved spectators, many eyes wet during the songs Where is My Boy Tonight and Scatter Seeds of Kindness. The event aimed to boost local support and attract new volunteers, with many requesting a repeat after last fall’s success and silver offerings to be collected at the door.
Chicago attorney Jesse Long and Texas lawyer A W Long were summoned Saturday to attend the funeral of their father David Long who died Saturday night. Frank Holland, ill with typhoid, was brought home from Leesville and is improving. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Lee Bowman south of the city on Sunday.
A. L. Orrell, Monon agent at Quincy, celebrates his fiftieth anniversary with the road on September 22. He plans a decorated depot, music, fireworks, and a balloon ascent. Orrell notes a long family railroad tradition and reflects on a career started in 1862 and a personal fortune built in real estate.
Mrs S W Holmes who had surgery at City Hospital for an abdominal tumor has recovered enough to leave the hospital and return home to Mitchell on Thursday.
The Delfin Tatting Club met with Miss Emma Hartman Thursday afternoon for conversation music and tatting. Cream and cake refreshments were served. Out of town guest Miss Mary Foster of Arkansas and Miss Fern Fields attended. Lorena Elrod of Orleans is visiting Mrs Ambrose Bowden in this city.
Mrs. D. G. Meleod hosted a baby party Friday night at her ll street home honoring her sister Miss Frances Freeland. Seven young friends attended in infant costumes as cake nabiscoes and baby stick candy were served. Guests included Misses Carol Webb Helen Armstrong Olive Mitchell Harriet Parker Mary Alice Emery Margaret Pearson and Virginia Burton.
The Board of Control has added another nurse to City Hospital staff. Miss Elsie Ogle of Jeffersonville, a competent surgical nurse, was selected for the position. There are four nurses employed, with only two connected to the city institution.
Mrs Nettie Wilson underwent an appendicitis operation at the Runnels sanitarium in Indianapolis on Thursday and is doing nicely today with a speedy recovery expected. She resides near Williams.
A. A. Splitgerber relocates from 618 North I Street to 1217 West 7th Street. His phone remains unlisted though listed as 71. Miss Inez Sullivan of Indianapolis visits as guest of Dr. and Mrs. John R. Pearson.
Jasonville common council orders City Attorney O R Shields to sue Reliance Engineering Company of Cincinnati to revoke its water works charter. Water supply deemed unsanitary and unfit by the state chemist. Franchise granted two years ago under former board members O B Chandler EH Norris and Edward P Marble. current council has refused to pay water bills.
The crop reporting board reports Indiana oats at 5.2 percent of U S acreage with a 98 harvest rating up from 76 in 1911 and a ten year average of 78. Indiana corn acreage is 4.6 percent of U S total with a current rating of 85 up from 80 last year and matching 80 on Aug 1 1912. Immigration gains show 34.9 percent of Indiana’s foreign born whites since 1901, with 159 322 foreign born whites in state, 193 697 arriving before 1901 and 55 625 between 1901 and 1910.
Ralph, six year old son of Thomas Potts of North Jarrett, is reported seriously ill prompting concern from relatives and neighbors.
Dr James H Morrison health commissioner of Bartholomew county says high heel shoes and low cut dresses among girls are demoralizing to morals akin to boys cigarette use. He urges medical inspection in schools and argues for a law to require health commissioners to devote full time to school health and sanitation duties.
The piece notes a small number of Republican senators likely to leave for a third term party, while about fourteen progressives stay. Missouri Governor Hadley, Roosevelt ally, argues progressives fit within the Republican framework and urges sticking with local party organizations and tickets.
Mr and Mrs Robert Taylor return ed home Sunday evening from a visit with the family of their son Herman Taylor at Jasonville Mrs Josie Driscoll who has been visiting her daughter Mrs P B Stuart at Indianapolis has returned home Mrs Stuart has been very ill for some time but is better Infant Son Of George Dalton Dead The infant son of Mr and Mrs George Dalton died Saturday night and was buried Sunday at Beech Grove cemetery Mrs James Martin is ill at her home on South I street
Doctors Robert and Otto Rogers own Doc a brindle bulldog famed for diagnosing car troubles. The dog detects battery and magneto issues and whines to signal repairs, bark alarms at rough roads and even fetches the tire pump. Doc’s frequent barking has Risks to its throat.
A 36-year-old widow from Franklin, skilled in farming and penmanship, has asked Mayor Shank to help locate a former husband aged 36 to 46 with good habits. She states such a match would succeed and her letter is kept on file for applicants.
Maine turned away from Wilson citing his tariff stance and perceived distance from local needs. The campaign featured Farmers’ keynotes and demonstrations by Democratic leaders Marshall and Clark. Plaisted’s defeat accompanied by a Republican gain signals Maine’s answer to the Democratic plea.
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