Webb Dry Goods Removal Sale Opens May 4 in New 7450 Sq Ft Store
The Webb store moves to a larger building formerly occupied by J. A. Gunn, opening a removal sale Saturday with 710,000 dollars worth of carpets rugs and linoleum among attractions. One month will be needed to fit up the new premises which will become a top dry goods store in Indiana. New attractions each day through May 1 will draw buyers from near and far.
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Webb
J. A. Gunn
Indiana
Local News Briefs From Heltonville and Nearby Areas
Community members report illnesses and recoveries including Miss Fern Stansbury Miss Mary Lemon Mrs Hawkins and Co E Carter. Travel notes list Will Canon Perrin William Ray and others heading to Arkansas Iowa and Terre Haute. Local moves sales and visits feature J C McKinney L W Lindley Henry Crawford and families. Funeral attendance noted for Mrs Jane Black and travels of Walter Trester to New Orleans.
Restock Streams as Indiana fish commission plans June stocking
The United States Fish Commission prepares to stock southern Indiana streams with small bass crappie perch and other species. Fish will be obtained from Illinois and Iowa tributaries and distributed after freshets end. George W. Bowers aims to supply all applicants while laws protect the fish, with recent stockings noted in Silver creek Blue river and nearby waters.
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Hoosier
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Fredericksburg
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City Council Acts On Improvements And Zoning
Regular session sees Stipp elected mayor pro tem in mayor's absence. A street slushing machine purchase is defeated 4 to 1. bids for waterworks painting authorized, 24 inch sewer tile bought, and various building permits denied or granted. Public square improvement approved, with archival debate over rack removal and impact on rural trade. Multiple local notes: fires, schools, obituaries, trials, new pipes, and transport updates across Indiana communities.
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Stipp
Bedford
Waterworks Committee
H Street
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East 18Th Street
Geo. R. Sears
Strout
Avoca Man Nears 82 With Partial Stroke
Hayden Bridwell of Avoca suffered a partial stroke Wednesday affecting his right arm leg and speech. Also noted is Brad Armstrong of Lawrence county visiting with his sister Mrs. Rev. Harley Jackson and family. niece Miss Bessie plans to stay to study music at Seymour School of Music. The Wabash river set fresh records for spring freshets, rising four feet since Saturday night to a thirteen foot channel, following rains in northern Indiana.
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Avoca
Brad Armstrong
Lawrence County
Harley Jackson
Bessie
Seymour School of Music
Seymour Republcan
Wabash
Indiana
Washington
Democrat
Harry Mowery
Stumpp
Edwardsport Road
Mowery
Petersburg
Knox County
Leomiine
Maysville
Sermon by Dr. Frank Dixon Delivers Message on Socialism
Dr. Frank Dixon’s Bedford lecture at the Presbyterian church draws praise for its strong convictions and blunt rejection of socialism. Audiences hear a steady, urgent delivery, with little humor, as Dixon emphasizes his core message and its perceived truth. A second item notes a dynamite blast near Westfield blowing up a saloon revenue sign and shaking nearby homes. Temperance supporters vow to track down culprits, while a separate report details how a New York egg trust price surge was broken by a 25 million egg import surge lowering prices rapidly.
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Dixon
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Westfield
Monon
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New York
Suit Seeks $20,000 In Cincinnati After Rail Crash
Charles H. Correll a railroad mail clerk sues the B C S W railroad for 20000 damages in the Superior Court at Cincinnati. He was injured in the September 18 1906 collision involving trains 1 and 7 at Huron where two men died and many were hurt. Correll says he did not receive medical care for ten hours after reaching Cincinnati. Stephens Lincoln and Stephens of Cincinnati filed the suit.
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Correll
Huron
Theodore Lyhan
J. W. Williamson
Seymour
Stephens, Lincoln & Stephens
Many Bedford Weddings Mark Quiet Winter Weekends
A series of weddings reported around Bedford include Benjamin Cupps and Mary Ragsdale Elliott tying the knot near Sanders. Fred Quackenbush and Lot tie Jackson wed near Emma Jackson’s home. Harry Krenke and Leota Brassfield wed on South Street. and Marlin Short and Alva Boyd wed at 879 Garfield Avenue. The ceremonies were conducted by local ministers with family and friends in attendance.
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Mary Ragsdale Elliott
John Dodd
Sanders
Cupps
Emma’ Jackson
Fred Quackenbush
Lottie Jackson
J. Williams
North L St
Krenke-Brassfield
Harry Krenke
Leota Brassfield
South Street
Allinger
C. Gaussin
William Sears
Little Leona
Pauline Sears
Will Roark
Emanuel Sears
N. Bose
Reba Foth
Mary Denny
Ruby Bose
Elmo Robinson
Bessie Bridewell
Mary Sears
Lorena Sears
Roark
Worthington
Indiana
Bedford
Mercie Short
St. Joseph
Missouri
Boyd
Portland
Oregon, Journal
Burglar Grabs Ragsdale Home in Midland
Mrs. David Ragsdale awoke to a man reaching through the window and striking her face. The intruder fled toward a garden and a black covered face was described. tracks indicate a large, dark complexion thief. Police alerted, but he eluded capture as the town of Midland reels over mine closures and exodus.
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David Ragsdale
7Th St
Walsh Pleads Not Guilty in Bank Misapplication Case
John R. Walsh former president of the Chicago National Bank is under indictment for misapplying bank funds arraigned in Federal court and entering a not guilty plea. Trial scheduled for October 15 as lawyers pursue a bill of particulars before Judge Anderson.
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John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Mr. Walsh
Anderson
Child bruised as window falls on hand at home
The child of Mr and Mrs Ed Lewis of North Street sustained a painful injury when a window fell on the left hand on Wednesday. The incident left severe bruising and required medical attention.
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Ed Lewis
North Street
Marriage Licenses Issued For Four Couples
A marriage license was issued to Thomas M. Jones aged 72 and Hes ter N. Johnson aged 4. Also licensed were Fred Quackenbush and Lottie Edna Jackson.
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Thomas M. Jones
Hester N. Johnson
Fred Quackenbush
Lottie Edna Jackson
Star Mail Route Established Bedford to Oolitic
A new star mail service will run from Bedford to Oolitic beginning July 1 with Frank F. Rariden of Bedford as the carrier.
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Star Mail
Bedford
Oolitic
Frank F. Rariden
Brewers Prospect Bob Wicker Shines in Columbus Practice
The Acts of the recent Legislature have arrived and are with County Clerk Leonard. Bob Wicker pitched several innings in a Wednesday practice game at Columbus showing fine form.
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Leonard
Bob Wicker
Columbus
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