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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1915
Page
6
Oliver Fines of Oolitic was struck by a large stone while working at the P M B Quarry Thursday morning. He suffered severe head injuries but was reported much better by Friday as doctors expected a long recovery due to the seriousness of his condition.
Bedford Indiana letter writer raises warnings on national defense. He urges moving munition factories and even the capital toward the center of the United States to protect government buildings and archives in Washington. He questions current preparations and asks for a concrete response. Seymour Democrat reports a separate incident of a hobo found with a loaded revolver, fined and jailed.
In Lawrence circuit court Dora A. Reynolds sues William H. Reynolds. The trial on Friday uses many witnesses and extends the day as the case draws considerable public interest.
State of Indiana vs Reuben Smallwood charged with keeping intoxicating liquors for sale. Case moved on change of venue to Justice Ralph Malott's Court with trial set for September 28 at 2 p m. A raid by the Public Marshal found more than a quart of liquor at the Smallwood residence.
In Green Town G t Hars and Miss Carrie Find ere wed Thursday night at Ireetown. At the same time at the groom’s mother Mrs Rachael McNiece’s home the 54 year old Mrs McNiece married Henry Holler of Brownstown aged 78. It is rare for a double wedding where a son or daughter and a parent wed together at such advanced ages. All parties are respected residents of that section.
Saan Alva Blackburn, a North and Fire Department member, badly injured a finger on Friday during a game of pass at the fire house. The injury sidelined the firefighter for a few days. Frank and Charles Stannard of Springville visited the city Thursday. Dr. J. T. Freeland, a corn raiser, reports an armful of river-farmed ears averaging 12 inches, with some larger, from his 70-acre field. Mrs. Ava Morgan and her son visited Indian Springs before visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hammersley. B. F. Brown was in Odon Friday on business. J. A. Keithley went to Zelma Friday. Samuel Gaden of Mitchell was in town Thursday and Friday for business. Mrs. Robert Clark, recently visiting relatives here, returned to Heltonville Friday morning.
On Wednesday night Stone City Lodge No. 735 IL a 0. M. held a large initiation at their East 16th street home. Hon B Lowe was toastmaster and visitor Jindze Snails spoke to the order. A roast pig and chicken menu followed as 125 members attended. Another large class is planned for October 20.
Bloomington Star items poke fun at residents with playful sketches. Satire covers Bryan talk at the barber shop, fashion purchases for 79 cents, city mischief and barnyard pranks, church happenings, suffrage rows, and a departing pastor slated to receive a $6.49 clerical cut suit.
Frank Lewis who died of tuberculosis in Jeffersonville is buried with his Indiana Reformatory savings nearing 199 dollars used for the burial. He left no known relatives and had been received from Bloomington in 1912 for burglary. Lewis had a good foundry job at the reform school, later paroled to Louisville, then returned for treatment before death. Zeke Stebbins reports a separate incident in Bloomington tied to a show day and a police confrontation.
Mrs Dunn Anderson, living north of the city, sustained painful injuries Thursday when the horse she was driving ran away on a steep hill near the Adolphus Fish farm. Children in the buggy were slightly injured and a wheel ran over Mrs Anderson as the horse killed itself in the runaway.
The TR reports that Chief John Woodruff arrived back in town Thursday evening after a trip to Illinois.
Chief of Police John Woodruff returned home Thursday evening from a motor trip with his family to northern Illinois. The roads were fine and little rain was encountered. He traveled about 330 miles in one and a half days and later struck a rope stretched across a road, causing damage to a tire on the rear wheel during return.
Mrs John Luttrell died early Friday at her home at 13th and R streets after a lingering illness of tuberculosis. Born April 6 1896 she died September 17 1915 at age 19 years 6 months 11 days. She is survived by husband a baby daughter Bertha two stepsons John and Wilbur and her parents Mr and Mrs Elkins of near Terry Haute.
Mrs Barrarba atom of Williams and William Blackwood a Jackson County farmer with his daughter Miss Lucelle were in the city Friday en route to Hene to p visit relatives and friends.
A jury delivered a verdict Thursday afternoon in the Swal low versus Hostetler case. The decision resolves the civil dispute filed in the county court, with details indicating liability and potential damages as determined by the panel.
Enrollment data shows Bedford Public Schools increasing pupil numbers compared with the previous year. District officials report higher attendance and note growth across elementary and secondary grades.
The article notes a verdict for the defendant Swallow vs Hostetler in a personal injury case. It discusses a sharp decline in applejack production in Indiana due to crop failures and Arkansas' dry laws, reducing distilleries to a few in Amsterdam Mauckport and Perry County, with losses estimated around 15 000 dollars and 40 000 bushels for major orchards. Enrollment gains at Bedford Public Schools are reported with crowded rooms and a total student count near 4 6 0.
Adolph DeJong, 27, was injured in a gun accident at Freetown Thursday night. He and companions were charivoring a newly married couple when a revolver discharged, the ball entering his left hand.
William Compton of Mitchell pled guilty in three illegal sale cases in the absence of Judge Swails. County Clerk Jackson accepted the plea with prosecutor Woolery recommending a $50 fine and costs in each case, totaling $208.
September reports describe dense swarms of mosquitoes in the Wabash valley affecting Carmi and surrounding areas. Hunters, farmers, and horses face bites, forcing work to the hottest part of day and the use of protective coats. Witnesses note especially long proboscises and aggressive behavior of the insects.
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