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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1912
Page
4
A Bedford widow who recently received 2500 from her late husband’s death and a Bedford man were sought by a city marshal in Seymour. The pair were not found, and local police dismissed any affair, noting rumors likely arose from a missing local husband who returned.
Nancy E. Sallee of Mitchell married Joseph Hohn just hours after her divorce was granted. Mayor Albert Fields officiated in the clerk’s office at 11:50 AM Wednesday. Both had previous marriages. the groom’s first wife is deceased.
Orvis Flinn aged 17 and Alice G Bennett aged 14 from Oolitic appeared with relatives at the county clerk’s office to obtain a license. The deputy clerk refused citing age requirements. the groom’s mother and the girl’s aunt were present as were the parents who are deceased. Authorities noted it the youngest couple to seek a license at that office and discussed possible Kentucky papers.
About 1800 Bloomington schoolchildren will greet the 23d U. S. Infantry on Regimental Day, marching from school buildings to the public square with flags and patriotic songs. Miss Tola Howard of Mount Vernon is visiting the Haverly family.
A euchre party was hosted Tuesday evening at the parish hall by the Daughters of Isabella. Attendees enjoyed cards and fellowship in a community event supporting local activities.
The Daughters of Isabella hosted a parish hall Euchre evening with seventeen tables. Prizes included a hand painted cake plate for Mrs Blugh Whiting, a bar pin for Miss Lottie Kimbrell, a plate for Mrs Urban Horn, silk hose for Mr Babbs, a tie for James Culhan Jr, and a handkerchief for Steven Brown. The event drew a large crowd and growing interest in the game.
A Baker underwent Tuesday forenoon surgery for relief of appendicitis at his home north of Indian Springs. Dr John R Pearson led the operation with assistants Dr Norman of this city and Dr Gilkinson of Indian Springs. Mrs Eli Menaugh of Salem and Mrs Henry Splitgerber of Bloomington visited Mrs Will Kelly at her West 10th street home, ill with acute rheumatism.
Homer Sheeks formerly of this city now living in Stuttgart Ark fought two armed Negro highwaymen on Omaha Neb tenth street viaduct at about 9 PM. He saved $50 and his railroad ticket home. the thieves fled after a brief struggle leaving him with facial bruises. Police advised him to spend the night in Omaha while they pursue the suspects.
William Downs of the Southeastern shops in this city underwent an operation at an Indianapolis hospital. Initial suspicion of cancer was confirmed by laboratory tests. He is recovering well and will receive temporary relief from the procedure.
John W. Oberting trustee of Lawrenceburg Township Dearborn County captured a seven foot eagle in a dramatic incident Tuesday. Driving along the Pike near Lawrenceburg Junction a speeding car shattered the windshield as the eagle struck it and knocked Oberting face first into an oak. The car plunged over a ten foot embankment but the stunned bird was easily captured. Vehicle damage runs about $300. Oberting plans to have the eagle killed and mounted for the local Eagles lodge after it attempted to carry away a pig.
Mrs Mary Cook of Dugger has been the guest of her sister Mrs W M Brooking on West 17th street and has now gone to Mitchell to visit relatives.
A Globe Democrat article analyzes U.S. foreign commerce showing record monthly exports and imports, with gains of more than 25 million dollars in both. For eight months ending last month exports rose by 150 million and imports by 130 million, signaling strong growth despite partisan critique.
The Twenty third Indiana regiment arrived at Gosport from Martinsville shortly after noon Tuesday and camped locally overnight. Crowds watched its southern march, with pupils singing America as it passed by a school, and a large Welcome banner adorned the town. A Gosport baseball game, band concert, and Martinsville reception followed. Major J F Branch and Lt F O Branch hosted a dinner for officers.
The left eye of Bedford Foundry foreman George Briscoe was burned on Tuesday night when a piece of red hot steel flew and struck his eye. Doctors report sight not destroyed though pain persists. The accident occurred in the Bedford Foundry located in the northern part of the city.
Miss Sadie Patton of Salem is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Beard on West 14th Street. The Beards have returned from visits to Terre Haute and Indianapolis. Edgar Lucas, who visited his parents on Street, has returned to Indianapolis.
A New York Tribune commentary accuses evangelists of graft and commercialism, noting claims that some preachers exploit offerings for personal gain. It warns that the grafting evangelist, hypocritical and self-serving, undermines true religious work and should be driven from the field.
Nancy Sallee was Wednesday granted a divorce from Younger B. Sallee by Judge Shea in the Lawrence circuit court. The complaint alleges cruel and inhuman treatment including choking and failure to provide. Mr and Mrs J A Bush of Oolitic traveled to Indianapolis Tuesday in their car.
Mrs Edward Reed and her daughter have returned to Terre Haute following a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J Frank Smith on O street Mrs Charles Beckenheiser and son Robert also returned to Indianapolis Tuesday after visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Beckenheiser on South H street
Frank Jones of Browns town Indiana was found not guilty of bigamy by Judge Markey in Indianapolis criminal court. He had remarried after reading his first wife obtained a divorce, though that decree was not entered due to costs.
All summoned jurors were excused for Saturday and sent home until Monday morning. The Terrell case expected for jury service was disposed of by the plea of guilty, and the regular panel was ordered to report when court opens Monday.
Grand Jury report commends Sheriff Sitter and Superintendent Tyree for humane treatment and sanitary jail conditions. It notes crowded cells and basement storage of confiscated liquor, and calls for basement cleaning. Poor farm conditions described as worse since last report, with roof replacement advised and repair of facilities. Superintendent Tyree praised for effort and kindness toward inmates.
Mrs. John Wicker of Ft Ritner and guest Mrs. C E B Pearson of Kansas City spent Wednesday in the city. Mr and Mrs Robert Walker of East 17th street returned home from Orleans after a relative's illness. Frank Walls began excavating his O street lot for a modern bungalow for his own occupancy.
Pittsburg beats St. Louis 4 0 in the National League. American League games show St Townes 5 Chicago 3 in game one, St Louis 12 Chicago 0 in seven innings at night, Boston 6 New York 0. No other games scheduled.
Standard Oil head John D. Archbold, weary of campaign exposure questions, sails home on the Majestic from Southampton after brief remarks in which he refused further comment. Three guards stand at his cabin door to keep interviewers away amid his New Forest holiday.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood chief of staff of the United States Army conducted his annual inspection of Central division headquarters at Fort Sheridan Chicago with Capt. Frank R. McCoy. From Chicago he would travel to the Pacific coast visiting Seattle San Francisco Wyoming and meet with Secretary of War Stimson before returning east via the southern route.
Four year old Dave Halle from Memphis won the Poster Columbus $10,000 trotting stake as favorites Badén and Esther W. faltered. Heat records show Das Halle claiming the final with a best time of 2:06 1/4, while Esther W. placed fourth and Badén fifth, other races included Sera class pacing, Capital City stake, and Columbia Fare results.
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