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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
6
Mrs D W McKnight of Leatherwood fractured her right shoulder Sunday at home after her feet snagged a rug. She previously walked with a crutch since a hip fracture years ago and uses a crutch in the right arm.
Wilbur Dobbins received a surprise fourteenth birthday party at the Potlins home in Oalille on Friday night. Friends presented him with military brushes. ice cream and cake were served. Bedford attendees included Paul Frederick Dunihue Warren Itoce starian Hackleman Archie Voris Gerdas Keach Micses Jeannette Dickinson Virginia Martin Lucy Beddoe Renlah Short.
Lawrence County bee keepers are invited to Purdue University for a three course bee culture program planned for April 11 to 12. Prominent U.S. beekeepers will attend, and local beekeepers are encouraged to join the meeting, notes James Kline, county agricultural agent.
Rice Traverly of West 17th street shipped Monday morning by American Express to Jamey Short of Pulaski NY one of the finest pigs to leave Lawrence county. The eleven week old Chester White male weighed 61 pounds and was raised by Mr Haverly who still has several equally fine in his back yard.
A Bedford man Edward Gardiner died in a fatal incident at Peeble Colorado on Saturday. Local authorities investigated the event and reported the victim's identity and circumstances surrounding the death.
Rush Rainbolt aged 23 son of Hannigan Rainbolt died at his home Monday night from cancer of the left shoulder. He was discharged from the army January 14 after serving since September with posts at Camp Taylor and Camp Knox. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10:20 a.m. from the home with burial in the avers cemetery.
Miss Ruth Skerd formerly of this city has returned from France after fifteen months as a nurse with Base Hospital 32. She is on a forty days furlough and still in service. Her account covers deployment from Indianapolis to New York Hoboken and Filis Island aboard the George Washington. The unit faced bombardment alarms near Contrexeville and treated thousands of patients, including mustard gas victims from the 42nd division and American troops, with overcrowding peaking after July 27. The hospital evolved from a dismantled hotel to a large evacuation facility before the armistice.
Edward Gardiner a former local resident died of influenza on Saturday in Pueblo Colorado. Born near Springville he worked in Gainey’s store and later as a mill bookkeeper before moving away twenty years ago. He married Minnie Mason twenty five years ago and is survived by his wife and two children. Funeral services were held at the home and he was buried in Pueblo cemetery.
The Lawrence County Farmers Association met at the County Agent's office last Saturday and discussed joining the State Federation, a move already adopted by about sixty counties. The meeting noted 20 states with organizations and a National Federation soon. James Kline, County Agent, chaired.
Mrs. Carl Bricker of Burns City was brought in Monday morning to Dunn hospital for an appendicitis operation. Her condition was serious, transported on a cot, with Hamer Day ambulance meet at Southeastern Station. She came with her husband, a recently discharged soldier, and her father.
Bud Krenke writes his parents that he left Brest France March 25 and reached Camp Devens Massachusetts April 4. He likely will be sent to Camp Taylor soon to be mustered out. Relatives in town announce the birth of Helen Louise to Mrs Martha Johnson and her husband at Mt Gilliad last week.
The report notes another shipment of large cootie killer tanks heading south over the Monon this morning. Army trucks accompany the two-car load, with each tank 60 feet long needing two cars to flank. The item mentions garden and seedling practices, advising hardening off seedlings before transplant and noting local visits by Noah Mullen for a minor operation in Indianapolis and Robert Taylor visiting on vacation.
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Emmitt Pope as Administrator of the estate of Harley H. Pope, deceased, late of Lawrence County. The estate is believed to be solvent. Brooks & Brooks, Attorneys. Allw3c
State of Indiana Administrator of the estate of Eliza M Turley deceased is stated. Said estate is represented by Nellie G Fitzgibbon Administratrix. Brooks Brooks Attorneys. Alilwae.
Dersigned has been appointed by the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana as Administrator of the estate of Miranda Freeman deceased. The estate is to be handled by Fred Freeman as Administrator. Smith and McCormick Attorneys represent Allwee.
State of Indiana administrator of the estate of Chester C Tucker deceased late of Lawrence County announces R Tucker as administrator.
Estate of Noeful Brinegar is administered by Lela Brinegar as Administrator. Robert L. Mellen acts as Attorney. Mrs. Rayburn Reed and her children traveled to Heltonville this morning for a future residence. Mrs. Reed's mother will occupy their property on South teree.
Mrs B C Wicker, linotype operator at the Daily Mail, returns to duty Tuesday morning after a three week illness following a second influenza attack.
Circuit Court of Lawrence County processes matter in the estate of Hattie F. M. Brooks with Attorney W. E. Clark handling proceedings.
In Lawrence Circuit Court an administrator Eller McKnight seeks final settlement of Mary McKnight estate. Creditors and legatees must appear to show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved. Witness John R. Andrews Clerk Bedford Indiana April 7, 1919. W E Clark, Attorney.
Fannie G. Storer as Executrix of Eliza Jane Garwood deceased has filed her account for examination by the Circuit Court on April 26, 1919. All heirs creditors or legatees are required to show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved and the Executrix discharged. Knee McHenry Owen is the Attorney for the Executrix.
State of Indiana administrator de bonis non of Burgess Cox deceased Lawrence County appoints John R. Sullivan as Administrator with Ray R. Boruff as attorney. M 28 wie.
Clara B. Hobbs named administratrix of the Joel L. Tlohba estate in Lawrence County Indiana by the Lawrence County Circuit Court. Estate believed solvent. Brooks Brooks, attorneys.
In Lawrence County Indiana the April term 1919 circuit court will examine the account and vouchers of Joel L Hobbs administrator of Newton Plummer deceased on April 21 1919 heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Administratrix of the estate of Joel L Hobbs deceased M28 w2e
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