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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1919
Page
5
Reports of a daughter marriage of Mr and Mrs Emmett Byers of John E Owen to Miss Louel occur with details of a Detroit wedding. The text notes Beech Grove burial and a home going in Detroit with Delbert Owen and relatives present.
The Lawrence County Local Board expresses gratitude for citizen help during selective service administration. It credits residents with cooperation and sympathetic advice that aided decisions on who goes to the front or stays home. The letter honors those who served, those who returned, and those in camp, noting a shared pride in the victory and flag.
Mrs PoP Alardin and her son left Backley for Erie in response to the critical condition of Neian Johnson eighteen year old nephew of Mrs Janes Johnson. Neian is in serious condition and the family, formerly from Erie, plans to return there. Nolan was active in the Methodist church and parish life.
Justice Albert Fletcher presided as Robert Partreth wed Pearl Williams on Thursday evening. The bride, daughter of Herman Williams, hails from Breanstville. the couple will reside in Meron after April 1. Also noted, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis held its fifth fourth convocation with 32nd degree conferred on a class of 230 plus members, mostly outside Marion county. Hedford was represented by Arthur Russell Wallis.
The fourteenth wedding anniversary of Prof and Mrs A J Bestor was celebrated at their home in Chautauqua New York with a wedding march at First Baptist church and a reception at the bride’s parents home. The St Elmo party sent a telegram of felicitation and guests were entertained at the Elmo hotel prior to supper.
Jesse Dunihue announced at Wert Baden last week that citizens should cooperate in helping veterans reintegrate. The Home Service department, chaired by Miss Dunihue, will promote government education programs in vocational, industrial, mechanical, or college fields and ensure reemployment opportunities while avoiding exploitation by those in uniform.
Ernese Sharp was called home due to his sister's death in Vermont. Mrs. N. Cook is with her daughter at Cross Tames during her absence.
Quarry and mill workers from the Dark Hollow tract at Gris left their homes Saturday instead of going to work saying the train was late due to a fire in the coach and early switching duties at Bedford. They claim the crew must complete those duties before departure, causing lateness and absence from work.
The article urges Lawrence County residents to support returning soldiers and sailors as they rejoin civilian life. It notes county-wide efforts to welcome veterans, honor their service, and encourage community funds and actions, including tree planting with proper markings along the public highway between Mitchell and the other town.
Jim Stevens landed two pike measuring 39 1 2 inches and weighing 18 1 pounds after a twenty minute fight in Guthrie Creek. The catch, made with a fly, is the largest pike reported there in years.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of Samuel Wires. We join Sherman Montgomerys in thanks to Rev Lappin singers I C Newland Post G A R and floral donors. Signed by Mrs Samuel Wires and others.
Mrs Amanda Boch of Washington Avenue learns her three sons served overseas in World War I. Fred Eugene Boch and brothers William and Jerschell are honored with service stars and a gold star for Fred as details of their units and statuses are shared by the War Department.
The local recruiting station seeks colored men with prior service in the regular or national army who have one dependent. Eligible applicants may enlist for one year in infantry or cavalry. Sergeant Vanderweld, in charge, requests all qualified men to report.
Mrs. Rice Slaverly of West 17th street received a letter from London Kentucky detailing the death of Private William Fransel in France's Argonne offensive. Fransel, 22, enlisted last spring and went overseas in July.
The many friends of Mrs. Thomas Fenton in Albuquerque New Mexico learn she is steadily improving in health. Her mother Mrs. Ference Bratton is with the Fenton children at Mrs. Daphne Bratton Wann’s home in Decatur Illinois and is just recovering from a serious illness.
Mrs. F S Hitch and Mrs. Georgia Marye with children will move from the Nett property on West Sixteenth Street to the Campbell property on M Street.
The Lawrence Circuit Court opened this morning for the March term with Judge James A. Cox on the bench. Grand Jury will reconvene next Monday. Miller versus Miller set for Friday. Knight arson case listed. several defendants pled guilty to gambling and petit larceny with fines and sentences. Clyde Gromer charged with automobile theft. bond issue unresolved. Mellen locating him in California for probable return.
Will Chesnut of Springville accompanied by Crawford Johnson to Rochester Minnesota where he underwent gall stone operation last Saturday and is improving rapidly. He was moved from Mayo Hospital to boarding rooms and expected to return home in two weeks barring complications.
Frank M. Cosner arrived home from St. Petersburg where he spent the winter reporting the largest crowds Florida saw and noting unusually rainy weather. Mr and Mrs H C Whiting, who visited their daughters in Tulsa with families, returned home with grandson Billy Kingman. Miss Hene Malott travels to Bloomington for Indiana University's spring term.
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