City Council Regular Session Votes on Police Appointment
City council met Tuesday night with Mayor Allen presiding. Officials approved police appointments for John Meno and James P. Martin, adopted a sidewalk resolution on J Street, and authorized repairs to cemetery driveways and fencing. An appropriation funded council attendance at a Sanitary Water Supply Meeting in Indianapolis.
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Allen
J Street
9Th
13Th Street
Indianapolis
C. F. Martin
James P. Martin
Indiana Officers Assigned to Camp From Cantonment Posts
The article lists Indiana officers obtaining important posts in a camp to regular army, including Capt. Clarence McNabb as Assistant Camp Morale Officer. It also notes Frank L. Jacobs among ten Indiana sick and wounded overseas admitted to Camp Taylor base hospital.
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Indiana
Clarence McNabb
Camp Taylor
Frank L. Jacobs
Jake Figher Receives Honor Amid Pacers Updates
A brief sports item notes Jake Figher receiving recognition as the Indiana Pacers update their roster. Details are sparse, but the acknowledgement signals a notable moment for Figher and the team during current season discussions.
Granville Tabor Seen in California Return to Camp Jackson
Granville Tabor, a well known farmer south of the city, is reported to be in California with his son Fisher who has landed safely there. Walter Lee, another son, sent a message from California, and Frank Tabor, wire chief for the Central Union Telephone Company, is charged with bringing him home to his children.
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Granville Tabor
State v Eisley Rape Case Goes to Jury
The case of the State versus Edgar Eisley charged with rape went to the jury after a day of trial. The jurors reported they were unable to reach a verdict and were discharged. The docket also included the trial of Reuben Hart for failure to support his wife.
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Edgar Eisley
Reuben Hart
Ethel Cline Pleads Guilty in Assault Case
Mrs. Ethel Cline pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Mrs. Harry Johnston, sister of Jack Moon, and was fined five dollars plus costs totaling about fifteen dollars. A thirty day jail term was suspended during good behavior. Surity of peace actions against multiple parties were scheduled for Mayor Allen's court.
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Allen
Ethel Cline
Harry Johnston
Jack Moon
Death of John Riley Erwin Aged Five In Smithville
The only son of Mr and Mrs John Erwin John Riley Erwin died at one o clock Sunday morning March 30 1919 at his grandmother's home in Smithville. He was born June 7 1913 and was five years nine months and twenty four days old. Survived by his parents and three sisters Christina Anna Louise and Ruth Elizabeth. Short services were held Monday at the home. Interment at Green Hill.
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Angel of Death
John Erwin
John Riley
Smithville
Divorce Granted As Lottie Bell Seeks Court Decree
Lottie Bell files for divorce from Opal Bell after alleging cruel and inhumane treatment. The couple wed February 18, 1900 and separated March 26, 1919. Bell seeks alimony, divorce, and restoration of her maiden name Lottie Holder.
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Lottie Holder
Mills to Open Next Monday With Full Work Force
Bedford expects a strong business year as the Ingall Stone mill and the Fair mill plan to start up Monday with full crews. The outlook is backed by solid authority and signals a busy season for local industry.
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Bedford
Hog Feed Scarcity Guides Prospective Hog Farmers
Purdue University experts advise using forage crops and economical feeds to offset hog feed shortages as new grain crops arrive. Oats and Dwarf Essex rape can yield pasture for 10 to 15 hogs per acre, with barley recommended for early grain in northern areas and soybeans mixed with field corn aiding fattening.
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Purdue University
Lawrence County
Purdue Extension Department
Ill Sister Called Home as Illness Turmoil Unfolds
Mrs. Charles Fry of Mitchell, wife of Bedford Branch B C S W engineer Fry, is summoned to Danville Jr by the serious illness of her sister at her home there. The Red Cross Shop moves to Webb building after leaving the Bedford National Bank. Gus Ellis returns from Florida and plans to open a jewelry business pending location.
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Charles Fry
Mitchell
Engineer Fry
Bedford Branch
Danville, Jr
Red Cross
Bedford National Bank
Webb
Chamber of Commerce
Grandfather James McBrayer Made Captain in North Carolina Militia
Joseph McBrayer of this city holds the grant of a captaincy dated October 7, 1790 for his grandfather James McBrayer in the Buncombe Regiment of North Carolina. The commission bears Governor Samuel Ashe’s signature. James McBrayer, a Baptist deacon at Fairview, joined the Freemasons and was expelled from the church. His son became a distiller, later moving to Kentucky and making the McBrayer whiskey brand famous at Cedar Creek.
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Joseph McBrayer
James McBrayer
Buncombe Regiment
North Car
Olina
Samuel Ashe
Asheville
Baptist Church
Fairview
N. C
The
Freemasons
Kentucky
McBrayer
Cedar Creek
Divorce Complaint Alleges Cruel Treatment by Wife
Howard Cook files for divorce from Zella Cook alleging cruel and inhuman treatment after a brief marriage from November 9 1918 to December 9 1918. Complaint filed by attorney Harold Kelly cites quarrelsome abusive conduct as the grounds.
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Ard Cook
Zella Cook
Death of Mrs. Earle Raney in Fayetteville
Mrs Lellia Raney 36 wife of Earle Raney of Fayetteville dies at home after months of illness. She contracted influenza last November then tuberculosis caused her death. Survived by mother Mrs Frank Adamson husband and three children. Funeral Thursday at Fayetteville Christian Church with burial in nearby cemetery.
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Lellia Raney
Earle Raney
Fayetteville
Celiic
Frank Adamson
Better Farming Notes Treat Oats For Smut Before Sowing
County Agricultural Agent U.S. DA recommends two smut control methods for oats. The wet method uses one pint formaldehyde per 40 gallons water to moisten and rest the grain before drying. 60 bushels treated per 40 gallons. The dry method sprinkles one pint formaldehyde to one pint water per shovel full, then piles and covers five hours before sowing. one quart treats 50 bushels.
Car Sideswipe at 15th and L Streets
An automobile collision occurred Sunday evening at 15th and L streets with no injuries and no vehicle damage. One car was driven by Frank Reed Jr and the other by two ladies named Prosser of Mitchell. Both cars were moving slowly and sideswiped with no damage.
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15Th
L Streets
Frank Reed, Jr
Prosser
Mitchell
Funeral for Noland Johnson Held in Erie
The 18 year old Noland Johnson died of lung trouble and was buried in Erie after services at the Martin home on South I street. His parents Mr and Mrs James Johnson of Erie and sister in law Mrs J T Martin accompanied the body. Interment followed at Erie.
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Erly
Erie
J. T. Martin
Herschell
Marriage of Evalou Pitman and Ray Dermier in Louisville
Miss Evalou Pitman prominent musician and organist at the Presbyterian church wed Ray Dermier a telegraph operator from Westfield Indiana. The couple married Tuesday at 4 30 pm in Louisville and plan a short wedding trip to Chicago before settling back in Westfield.
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Evalou Pitman
Ray Dermier
Louisville
Mr. Dermier
Westfield
Ind
Chicago
Notice of Administration in Tucker estate
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints R O Tucker as administrator of the estate of Chester C Tucker deceased late of Lawrence County The estate is alleged to be solvent and administration is announced.
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State of
Indiana
Chester C. Tucker
Lawrence County
William H. Bryant
Circuit Court
Noeful Brinegar
Tate
Lela Brinegar
Brooks estate administrator named in Indiana court notice
In Lawrence County Indiana the Circuit Court action concerns the estate of Hattie F M Brooks. Administrator Fred A Brooks is named with W F E Clark attorney. Court records indicate the probate matter proceeding under the county court.
State of Indiana Administrator de bonis non for Burgess Cox
Lawrence County obituary notice identifies John R. Sullivan as the administrator of the estate of Burgess Cox with Ray R Boruff as attorney. The fragment notes a deceased state and references an M 28 week period for probate or related filing.
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Circuit Court of
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
de Bonis
Burgess Cox
Appointment of Administratrix for Hobbs Estate in Indiana
Notice that Clara B. Hobbs has been appointed administratrix of the estate of Joel L. Hobbs who died in Lawrence County Indiana. The clerk of the Lawrence County Circuit Court approved the appointment and the estate is believed solvent.
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Court of
Lawrence County
Circuit Court
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Indiana Estate
Notice in Lawrence County Indiana circuit court April term 1919. Joel L. Hobbs administrator of Newton LLC Plummer deceased files account and vouchers. Hearing set April 21 1919 requiring heirs creditors or legatees to appear and show cause why account should not be approved. Heirs asked to prove heirship. Clara B Hobbs administratrix. M28 w2e
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Joel L. "Hobbs
Mies
Bedford
Leesville Pike
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