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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1912
Page
2
The article lists Thomas J. Brooks and Fred B. Otis as editors with managing editor Bert C. Wicker and news editor and circulation manager Mrs. Harry Askew. Society editor is RT Jocelyn and phone numbers are provided. Job department manager noted.
The vote slate includes Coroner George L. Gibbons and Commissioner 1st District William H. Skerd as the named candidates. The filing highlights focus on county leadership and office responsibilities.
A Fairbanks upright gasoline engine of about 6 hp is offered for 50 dollars cash. Comes with a sparker, large gasoline tank, water tank, and iron muffler. Described as nearly new and capable of long service, with a note about a prior model used 14 years.
Lawrence County Poultry Association calls a meeting at Dr Hogan's Norton Building on Monday September 23 at 7 30 PM to prepare for the second annual show. Members are urged to attend.
Mrs Edward Reed and her young daughter of Terre Haute visit her parents Mr and Mrs J Frank Smith on O street for a family gathering amid local social news.
The West shows weakening Roosevelt support with crowds dropping from 106,060 to 20,035 at the Afin Nesgia State event and from 30,000 to 12,000 in Tacoma. Progressives fade in many states while Republicans report larger West audiences than Roosevelt in some stops, as campaign managers note shifting loyalties.
By mutual consent the partners dissolve and auction all personal property four miles southwest of Bedford on Whiteriver at the Culbertson farm. Items to be sold to the highest bidder without reserve. Bidding to start at zero.
Auction announces sale of 14 head of mares and herd cattle including Leona 261811 and Prime Lad line, 18 grade Herefords, 2 wagons and 19 farm implements, at Orleans Bedford area. Terms: cash up to 500, credit six months over 500 with 6 percent interest and approved surety. Sale begins 9 am. meals provided on site. John W Monical J P Alexander Thos Vintage & Co auctioneers.
Former detective and ex-Seymour police officer IL P Byrne attempted to shoot J Newton Gibson editor of the Seymour Democrat and threatened Attorney General Thomas M Jonan Judge Joseph Shea and C W Burkart city treasurer. Inquest to examine insanity. Byrne formerly lived in Indianapolis and was linked to the Hinshaw murder case. He was relieved from Seymour police duty for alleged misconduct after editorial criticism and later confronted Gibson at his home with a revolver. Gibson struck Byrne, who was then restrained. a second revolver was found.
Bloomington’s present population excluding Indiana University students is 9 944, fifty short of 10 060, ruling that the city is not entitled to the metropolitan police system. Special Judge R H East noted census errors, with potential a new count planned soon to recheck eligibility.
Mrs. W. W. Whitney and her son Raymond Whitney departed Monday for Bedford City where he enrolled in Randolph Macon Academy.
Mrs. Homer Crawford left Tuesday for Hartington Nebraska to attend the funeral of her aunt who died there at 9 o'clock this morning. She was accompanied by Mrs. Malhon Boyoit of Indianapolis.
A professor questioned global price rises and argued meat price trends under tariffs. The piece cites London meat costs from 1911 to 1912, noting American meats rose while others climbed, and contrasts British wages with U S prices to claim living costs favor the protected American worker.
Bartholomew circuit court hears the En ter Reed case about dynamiting a Hope school building as jurors claim bedbugs in the jury room and seek a new trial. Defense notes objections over juror contact with outsiders during deliberations amid insects. Also mentions a stone cutter partnership ad and Mrs Rudolph Wolfe visiting in Clay County.
I H Crim Gus Houston James Simpson and several others attended a Tuesday night Christian Science lecture in Seymour. Mr and Mrs J W Beard travel to Indianapolis for a week. George Campbell remains home ill. Mrs D A McCurdy seeks relief for hay fever at Bayview Michigan. Elza Jackson with typhoid shows slight improvement. Mr and Mrs Allie Friedman visited J Effron family in Mitchell.
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