Local Visitors and Social Roundup in Bedford Area
Miss Louise and Dorothy McFarlin from I A Bloomington visited homefolks Saturday and Sunday. A large turnout attended Virg Smiths dinner near Mt Olive. Mr Noble Craig did carpenter work at Bedford and Miss Nola Trueblood visited Monday. Several residents traveled to Mitchell and Marion Indiana for visits, church, and family occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Dorothy McFarlin
I. A
Bloomington
Virg Smiths
Mt. Olive Sunday
Needmore Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Ida Lewis reports on visits from Mrs. William Lewis to peerless, teachers out with pneumonia causing Chaplin to fill in, Rollahembers visiting Jiuren, Emery and Tumery families hosting, Southers and Goodman gatherings, Baker family Sunday, Ruth Harrell and Bernice Watson with Beulah Chambers, church attendance Saturday, Brose Gyger returning from France, and Muriel and Harry Sipes visiting Lewis and Sipes households.
Mrs Lula Jones Noted Bedford Resident Receives Illness Update
Mrs Lula Jones of Bedford receives a letter from Indianapolis relatives reporting Maggie Sims a former resident here is very ill and gravely stricken with paralysis with little hope of recovery.
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Lula Jones
Bedford
East 14Th Street
Indianapolis
Maggie Sims
News reaches Bedford kin on ill child in Pontiac
A message sent Tuesday from Lee Ragsdale in Pontiac Michigan to Bedford relatives reports his little son is very ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Lee Ragsdale
Pontiac, Mich
Bolshevik Horrors Reach Poland as Petrograd Starves
Warsaw reports a flood of refugees describing widespread famine in Petrograd where half of 600,000 residents are underfed and dying. Looting, executions, and a harsh push to nationalize women accompany chaos as Bolshevik control erodes shelter, food, and family life across cities and towns.
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Petrograd
Warsaw
Poland
Russia
Bolshevik
Pershing Plans Texas Trip To Solo Return Visit
A Pershing letter made public in San Antonio shows General John J. Pershing accepting honorary presidency of the local Philharmonic and a cablegram indicating he invited a ranch vacation near the city, fueling belief he plans to visit when conditions allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
John J. Pershing
Arthur Clausen
Tragic East Cleveland Robbery Ends in Slaying
Benjamin Fleming twenty one of East Cleveland is killed and two companions badly wounded when they are trapped by Herman Heinrich during a cigar store robbery in East Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Benjamin Fleming
East Cleveland
Herman Heinrich
Gerk
Cottin Saved From Death In France Clemenceau Case
Paris April 10 President Poincare commuted Emile Cottins death sentence to ten years imprisonment for the February 19 attempt on Premier Clemenceaus life. The move followed Clemenceaus recommendation and appeals from Cottins mother and his lawyer.
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Clemenceau
Paris
Poinacre
Emile Cottin
Premier Clemenceau
Lust
M. Clemenceau
Cottin
M. Poincare
Greatest Wheat Crop for the U S Will Reach Record
The agriculture department forecast a winter wheat crop of 837 million bushels for this year, with a condition of 90.9 percent of normal on April 1. If realized, production would surpass the 1914 record by 152 million bushels and be 248 million more than last year, valued around $1.89 billion at $2.26 a bushel. Rye also shows strong prospects with a 90.6 percent condition on April 2.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Bandit Slain Eight Taken After Chicago Saloon Siege
Eight men, several with police records, were arrested after a dawn siege of George Newton's saloon at 4259 South Halsted Street. Police fired repeatedly, two surrendered, Cicero officers later exchanged shots with prowlers near Burlington & Quincy yards. Investigators found property valued between 1,500 and 2,000 believed stolen. Four colored bandits robbed Mutual Produce at 622 Fulton Street, taking over 3,000 dollars.
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Chicago
Stockyards
George Newton
South Halsted Street
Reeturn
Cicero
Probes Indiana Oil Fight Begins Before FTC
The Federal Trade Commission opened an inquiry into Standard Oil Company of Indiana on charges of suppressing competition. The case, before Examiner Ray Beebe, centers on selling wholesale directly to consumers in areas without jobbers. Testimony is expected to take about four weeks, tracing to actions from 1918 during oil industry supervision.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Federal Trade Commission
Ray Beebe
Editor's Victor Is Weaker After Stabbing Incident
Richmond reports Judge Frank P. Divelbiss remains weaker after being stabbed nine times by local editor Robert S. Lyon in a politically charged assault. One wound penetrated the abdominal cavity as physicians hold cautious hope for recovery.
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Richmond
Frank P. Divelbiss
Robert S. Lyon
Break Up Union Meeting In Launceston April 9
Returned soldiers objected to a speaker at a large union meeting in Launceston Tasmania and forced the gathering to break up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Launceston
Tasmania
Prince Flies Over London in Brief Air Tour
The prince of Wales piloted an airplane over London for about an hour departing from an airfield near the city. The aerial excursion demonstrated royal interest in aviation and attracted public attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
London
Prince of Wales
Suit to enjoin wartime prohibition aid seeks dismissal
The Jacob Wolfmann Brewing company asks dismissal of its suit against Mary Elsner and Francis G. Caffey to bar enforcement of wartime prohibition. The government argues the armistice did not end the war and the peace treaty awaits ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacob Wolfmann Brewing Company
Federal District
Ty Earl B. Barnes
United States District Attorney
Mary Elsner
Internal Revenue
New York District
United States
Francis G. Caffey
Eisner
Wilson
Nifey
Congress
Baker
Gerampy
Sidney Drew Actor Dies At 54 In New York
Sidney Dre the actor known for stage and film work died at his home in New York aged fifty four. He was appearing with his wife in Keep Her Sailing in Detroit last week when he fell ill. Cause of death listed as uremia due to nephritis. He was native to New York and adopted brother of John Drew. His son Sidney Rankin Drew was killed in France. He had remarried Lucile McVey and continued in films.
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New York
Sidney Dre
Mr. Drew
Detroit
John Drew
Footights
Sidney Rankin Drew
Gladys Rankin
France
Lucile McVey
Cigar Makers Strike Ties Up 22 Tampa Factories
More than 3,000 cigarmakers in 22 Tampa factories walk out to support striking clerks demanding electrically operated elevators. Clerks have been on strike over a week, with the action reportedly not sanctioned by the American Federation of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Kia
American Federation of Labor
Airplane crash kills pilot at Langley Field
Lieut. John F. Neely of Seattle was instantly killed and Sergt. J S Richardson seriously injured when the plane he was piloting fell about 350 feet at Langley field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Neely
Seattle, Wash
Serg. Richardson
Langley Field
Hampton, Va
John FE. Neely
Seattle
Wash
J. S. Richardson
Neely
Judge Foell Keeps Government From Fixing Phone Rates
Chicago April 10 The United States government is permanently enjoined from fixing telephone rates in Illinois. Judge Foell of the superior court issued the injunction in the Illinois suit brought by Attorney General Brundage to block new intra and interstate rate increases. The order upholds state utilities authority to fix and maintain rates within Illinois while confirming federal power over interstate telephone business. The case targets the Chicago Telephone Company and the Burleson rate order affecting all U S telephone lines.
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Chicago
United States
UT Wilrains
Foell
Superior Court
Brundage
Burleson
State
Public Utilities Commission
Illinois
Iinois
Chicago Telephone Company
Marriage of Arthur Isom and Virgie Wright at West Baden
The couple of Bedford, Indiana, wed Sunday at the West Baden Methodist parsonage with Rev. Glick officiating. They traveled with the bride’s uncle H. A. Boone and Mrs. Clorina Denniston. The groom, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Isom, and the bride, daughter of Mrs. Louise Wright, plan to reside in Bedford with the bride’s mother. The groom recently returned from service in France.
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Arthur Isim
Virgie Wright
West Baden Sunaday
Methodist
Glick
West Baden
H. A. Boone
Pride
Clorina Denniston
Henry Isom
Louise Wright
France
Farm Sale Offers Prize Cattle and Sows Near Bedford
A broad livestock sale on April 15, 1919 near Bedford presents 13 head of sound cattle including several registered heifers and cows with calves, two gilt sows, a boar shoat, a work horse, wagon, and farming gear. Auctioneer Dr. F. C. McCoy and clerk J. W. Smith oversee terms requiring cash under 10 and a 12 month credit for larger sums with 8 percent interest if overdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Bedford and Heltonville Road
Bessie
Jennie
Nellie
Stubby
Lizzie
Rose
Maud
Jersey
Queen
Carrie
Nancy
Hurstbourne Thalia
Mattie
Hurstbourne Thalia’s
Sjre Qualinea
Gedney Farm
Susanne
Oxford
Champion Flying Fox
Forrow
King of Favorites
Farrow
S. E. Crabb
Ohio Troops Leave Camp Mills for Camp Sherman
Seven trains carrying large units of Ohio soldiers departed Camp Mills at hourly intervals for Camp Sherman. The first train carried 112th supply, 10 officers and 403 men, while the second and subsequent trains included 148th and 147th infantry units with totals ranging from 294 to 464 men. Parades will occur in Columbus, Dayton, Toledo, and Cincinnati for different trains.
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Columbus
Dayton
Toledo
Cincinnati
Camp Mills
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Daytona
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Workers Vote to Strike Over Wages
Eight thousand BR T employees vote to empower a committee to declare a strike after the second refusal to recognize the union and grant higher wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Rapid Transit
Grain and livestock prices in early market report
The market report lists per bushel and per hundredweight prices for grains including barley flour corn white rye and spring wheat with various quality grades. hay butter eggs poultry and potato entries. cattle hogs sheep and lamb prices across multiple grades and weights. Prices are given for car lots and retail markets with specifics on prime steers hogs lambs and related products.
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Colorado
Freckolal Promises Clearer Skin With Overnight Use
An advertisement touts Freckolal as a safe remedy to remove freckles tan and brown spots on face neck and arms. Applied at night the product allegedly lightens spots quickly and promises clear skin soon. Available at any drug store for 60c.
Notice of Administration in Bryant Estate
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Ollie C. Bryant as Administrator of the estate of William H. Bryant deceased of Lawrence County. The estate is supposed to be solvent. Harold Kelly Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Lawrence County
William H. Bryant
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C. F. Bowden
Noble Craig
George Lutterell
Mitchell
Mayme Wilking
Mt.Olive
Millie Mitchell
Ray
Marion
Ind
Harry Hammersley
Emery Hendrickson
Anna Hammersley
Martin County
Mancis Craig
Nola Trueblood
Zibe West
Harris Farm
Luther White
Bedfred
Ida Lewis
William Lewis
Stace Beyers
Peerless
Laura Praggy
Chaplin
Bryantsville
Rollahembers
Jiuren
Emery Stewart
Remus Blackwell
Guthrie
Alrs
Eliga Tumery
Tom Tumey
Mrs. Norvel Southers
Henry Goodman
Fred Baker
John Baker
Ruth Harrell
Bernice Watson
Beulah Chambers
Brose
Muriel Lewis
Harry Sipes
Alva Lewis
Marshall Woolery
N. E. Cor
Public Square
Pershing
U.S
United States Federal Trade Commission
Standard Company
Divelibiss
Richmond, Mo
Stephen Walsh
Lloyd George
Labor
Sidney Drew
Fla
Ilinois
Foels
Superior Court At
Arthur Isom
Miss Vir
Gie Wright
Bedford Weekly Mail
Iniana
State of Indiana
Lawrence
B. Otis
Fred B. Otis
Thomas
J.° Brooks
Ford Indiana
Thos. J. Brooks
Bedford, Indiana
Thomas J. Brooks
William F. Brooks
Wy Commission
Hugh Dodd
Crosslanes
E. B. Thornton
Frank D. Hatfield
F. C. McCoy
J. W. Smith
Freckolal
State of
William W. Bryant
Ollie C. Bryant
Harold Kelly
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