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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
5
The Bedford Chamber of Commerce launches a campaign to renew members under a three year program expiring soon. Board approves reduced dues to 15 dollars to broaden participation, following a large dinner where 99 memberships were signed without solicitation.
The two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hunter near Zelma died Friday after a five day influenza illness. Funeral at Mundell church Sunday with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Hunter family and others in the area have suffered flu losses.
The Monon watchman James Pace was found dead in Salt Creek after disappearing. Postmortem showed five bullet wounds from a 38 caliber pistol. Pace, 61, was married with one son. the family is promin ent in Bedford. A tramp tale is dismissed. suspects near Harrodsburg and Pace’s own circle are considered, with bloodhounds following the Monon railroad yard.
Veteran SE passenger engineer John Rothrock, 70, suffered a sudden severe head pain as the Southeastern train reached Seymour. A substitute handled the engine to finish the run. He was taken home to Terre Haute and remains seriously ill.
The Bridge Luncheon Club that adopted a French orphan and pledged to support her education has received a heartfelt letter of thanks from the girl's mother expressing deep gratitude for the ongoing care and support.
Strout John V Smith Ralph N Sullivan J J Tofante Dan Thornton FB Tech Frank W Winstandley J W Williams Bernard F Williams S V Wallar Dalton Wilkinson A A Lumber Co Webb William A Wells J M Zahn S&S Bedford National Bank 4 shares Citizens National Bank 4 shares Citizens Trust Company 4 shares Stone City Bank 4 shares
Local Prudential Insurance assistant superintendent R. Cross spent the past week in Ellettsville due to his father’s serious illness, who died Sunday morning. Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon with interment in Ellettsville. Family thanks neighbors friends ministers singers Eastern Star G R and W R C for kindness and floral tributes and for car rides.
Sunn T. Hudson and Peter Agnes were arrested around 12:30 Sunday morning by Policemen Duncan and Mar in. They admitted drinking but refused to plead guilty at first, later allowing a guilty finding by Mayor Allen. Each man was fined $1 plus costs totaling $11.
Hugo L. Baker and Edith Frances Andrews appear in the marriage licenses. Clay Colglazier and Margaret J. Todd are listed as other licensees.
Mrs. Oscar Ikerd visited from Jeffersonville and stayed with her nephew Lee and Grace Eker of the Childers home on East Sixteenth Street. She will ship her household goods to Jeffersonville where Mr. Ikerd is employed and they will establish their future home.
Charles Manuel petitions for custody of a child from Annie E Manuel. The record notes the request’s filing and the court’s oversight of guardianship matters.
Charles Manuel through Giles and Doman seeks divorce from Annie E. Manuel claiming marriage on March 20 1907 and separation September 20 1918. He alleges forgery conviction in December 1918 in San Bernardino California and current imprisonment at San Quentin. He requests custody of their seven year old son.
Ralph Girdley of the Great Lakes Naval Station wed Miss Lauretta Horton of Lake Forest Michigan on April 2 at the Hostess House Y M C A with a military chaplain officiating. The bride, noted as Lake Forest's charming young woman, and groom, enlisted last July, plan to reside in Lake Forest after discharge. Relatives and about fifty friends attended the ceremony and wedding supper followed the service.
Sunday near Crosslanes a horse bolted dragging a buggy with Sam Davis, his wife, and their three year old son. The wife fractured her right arm above the elbow, Davis sprained his wrist, and the boy skinned his leg. All are improving and recovering as expected.
Edith Andrews wed Hugo L. Baker a Montgomery area farmer in a Sunday ceremony at the Andrews residence on West Thirteenth street. The bride a noted county teacher formerly of Mitchell and Logansport wore a midnight blue suit and the couple plan a Southern wedding trip before settling on their farm near Montgomery.
Harry C. Miller arrested last week by Detective Webster in Indianapolis waived a preliminary examination before the U S Commissioner Saturday and was sent to the Federal Grand Jury under a $5 000 bond he failed to post. Webster says Miller confessed to 21 robberies in the state since fall, mostly in small towns. notable loot was $2,400 in war stamps at Paragon.
The State High School oratorical contest will be held at Indiana University in Bloomington on April 25. Winners of the sectional contests will advance as contestants, with Lawrence county represented by Miss Jeanette Selett of this city.
Bedford Chamber of Commerce launches a nine o am to five pm April 8 campaign to recruit one hundred renewals and new members. Six teams of six will visit listed prospects with cards and blanks, reporting at 1 30 pm and again at 5 00 pm. John M Wells Ben Sherwood and Frank Walls head the effort with teams led by George Hay Frank Bailey A J Fields E B Thornton and J F Hamer.
The Bedford community announces free courses for foreign born residents in surrounding areas. Programs cover language, civics, and daily life skills to encourage integration and provide equal access to education. Local organizations coordinate classes and outreach efforts.
By request of the National Government the Public schools will provide free courses in English Government and Good Citizenship for foreign born residents seeking American citizenship. No cost for textbooks or instruction. enrollment via Dr. John Andrews or E. W. Montgomery.
Miss Mildred Wood of Evansville is affianced to Lieut Walter Mathews. The couple is connected to the Leonard home on West Thirteenth Street where Lieut Mathews is a guest along with Mrs. Boone Leonard. The series of informal entertaining events has highlighted the engagement.
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