Laborers Strike Over Wages At Cincinnati Courthouse
A large funeral party from Marco Greene County accompanied the body of Harry Chastain to Campbellsburg where he is to be buried. In Cincinnati the Building Laborers' Union began a strike at the new courthouse site after wages were cut from 20 to 17 1/2 cents per hour. most striking workers were Black. The court house building commission met in executive session to discuss injunction suits filed amid the walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marco
Greene County
Harry ©. Chastain
L. C. Lukenhill
James Hall
L. C
Cincinnati
Building Laborers’ Union
John Nicademus
Laborers’ Union
Building Commission
Sweeney
McCaul Company
Philadelphia
Russel
Courthouse Building Commission
Green
Groom
Enquirer
And Heavy Piling Fell On Martin Cole At White
A heavy piling collapsed during work near White, injuring Martin Cole. Rescue teams respond as authorities investigate the incident at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin Cole
White
Fire destroys home of James East at Heltonville
A residence owned by James Hast and occupied by his family in Heltonville was destroyed by fire Monday night about 9 o'clock. The four room house and its contents, valued near $900, were a total loss with only two furniture pieces saved. The family had been at a neighboring party when the fire started. Neighbors heard the blaze at 8:50 and a bucket brigade confined flames to the East home. Origin undetermined. Insurance totaled $400 on the house and $200 on the contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hast
Heltonville
Iuildings
Deputy Prosecutor Mosier Resigns. Successor Not Yet Chosen
Deputy Prosecutor J. W. Mosier announces resignation to take effect at week’s end. No successor appointed at this time. The notice notes Mosier’s involvement with city courts and political affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Mosier
IAIOS
Dickerson Wins $1000 Judgment Against Stone Co in Local Circuit
In circuit court today the jury awarded Robert R. Dickerson a $1,000 judgment against Central Oolitic Stone Company for a safer workplace. Dickerson, a former planer, sought $5,000. The twelve jurors deliberated all night after two days of testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Dickerson
Central Oolitic Stone Company
Dickerson
Bloomington
State v Torphy in blind tiger case ends with hung jury
The case of the State versus David Torphy on a blind tiger charge went to the jury Monday at 6:45 p m The jury deliberated until 1:10 p m Tuesday and reported no verdict The panel stood eleven for conviction and one for acquittal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Torphy
Afernoon
Consolidated Bands Readied for Linton Concert June 6
The Association of Consolidated Bands of Southern Indiana announces a June 6 concert at Beasley Park in Linton. Bedford Concert Band participates in the first joint event with a program including Hoosier Club, Poet and Peasant overture, The Lost Chord, lua Vestale, Joy to the World medley, Loyal Americans, Cuban Independence, Merry Makers and Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comedy
Reed
Bedford Band
Pannds
Association of K Consolidated Bands
Indiana
Linton
Beasley Park
Scraggs
Merry Makers
Fiilmore Pub
Aged Lady Praised by North End Friends
North End residents gather to honor an elderly woman celebrated by neighbors and longtime friends. The event highlights community ties as locals recount her kindness and many years of service.
North Kind friends honor Mrs Garwood on 76th birthday
Mrs Garwood of Highland Park, mother of Mrs Fred Storer, was surprised Saturday afternoon by North Kind friends and neighbors who gathered at her home to celebrate her seventy sixth birthday. She received many gifts in a handkerchief and miscellaneous shower as ice cream and cake were served.
Gentry Bros. Dog and Pony Show Coming to Bedford
Advance employees in the advertising department arrived to bill Bedford and nearby towns for a second Bloomington stand out. The exhibit will be in Bedford on April 28, marking the second performance of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Bros. Dog and Pony Show
Seountry
Bloomington
Bedford
Local youths and court actions headline Tuesday proceedings
Kiva Meadows paid a $1 fine and costs in Justice Malott's Court for provoking Grace Evans. Ben Davis was acquitted in Justice Hicks' Court on a provoke charge concerning Clement Bay. Several local boys including Charlie Richards and George Smith spent Sunday fishing at Williams with a good catch, returning by the evening train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiva Meadows
Malott
Grace Evans
Ben Davis
Charlie Richards
George Smith
James Gray
George Tapp
Bob Campbell
Jim
Bob Stevens
Jas, Schofner
Otis Emery
Dora Feister
Williams
Fred Melter Visits Cul for Seven Day Stay
Fred Melter spends seven days in Cul for a winter visit, staying with local friends and enjoying the area. He plans to participate in community events and reconnect with longtime acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Melter
Ted Eis Owen
Infant Granddaughter Suffering From Pneumonia
Margaret Gertrlde six months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Roscoehie son east of the city is very ill with pneumonia. She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W H kerd East ith siveet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Gertrlde
Roscoehie Ison
W. H. [Kerd
East Ith
Siveet
Divorce Granted and Custody Awarded in Local Cases
Judge Swalls granted Henry Fyves and Sarah Huff a divorce and awarded custody to the plaintiff. Skemo and Denny are noted in ongoing or upcoming suits. News also confirms Mr and Mrs George W. Way’s winter in California and return plans to Bedford later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fyves
Sarah Huff
Swalls
Death of Uriah Beldon Linked to Shared Cup Poisoning
Uriah L. Beldon, 53, a Chestnut Ridge resident in Jackson County, died at Schneck Memorial Hospital after contracting blood poisoning, possibly from a shared drinking cup with a visitor who later died of the same illness. An investigation suggests a common cup caused the infection, highlighting public health risks and past legislative efforts to ban communal cups. Beldon was born April 6, 1861, and was widely respected in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uriah L. Beldon
Chestnut Ridge
Jackson County
Schneck Memorial Hospital
Mrr. Beldon
Mr. Beldon
Beldon
See
Séymour
Samiraci Ad Dy
Rice Haverly Leaves on Shoals and Washington Trip
Rice Haverly departed Monday morning for Shoals and Washington on a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Haverly
Shoals
Washington
Bedford Man Detained in Berlin by German Government
A Bedford County man Cal Sherwin, married to a daughter of Rufus Nickless, who studied in Berlin for two years, is reported detained by the German government. A chemist with degrees from Indiana University and the University of Illinois, he is about 28 and fluent in English, which allegedly drew German suspicion. he reportedly attempted to flee to the United States and was imprisoned. Sherwin spent eight months in Bedford before going abroad. his wife is a local schoolteacher.
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United States
Sherwin
Indiana University
University of Illinois
Germany
Bedford
Jie
1. U
Coxton
Funeral Of Mrs M D Lane Held At First M E Church
Short funeral services were held at the M D Lane home on North M street for Mrs Lane who died Monday morning. Rev Frank Lenig led the service. The burial followed at Gilgal church with Indianapolis relatives joining at Heltonville for services by Rev Keanig. Church choir provided music.
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M. D. Lane
North
M Street
Zane
Frank Lenig
Gligai Church
Heltonville
Indianapolis
Rey Keanig
Duele
Harold Patton
Robert Hunsucker
Browning
Amy Hunsucker
Edward Butterfield
Naturalization Day in Circuit Court Grants Few Final Papers
On naturalization day in Circuit Court Judge Swails presided over several applicants for final papers. Pat Maher of the Skire neighborhood, born in Limerick Ireland, was granted full papers after proving five years residence. Fred Cringhan, born in Germany, and others had incomplete proofs and their cases were continued. The court noted strict voting qualifications under the new registration law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swails
United States
Pat Maher
Skire
Limerick
Ireland
America
Fred Cringhans
Napy Over
Tuvears
Gerteazo
Bedford
Frank Cuccianeti
Bedford Concert Band
Bedford Concert Orchestra
Italy
New York
Dominick Mazullo
Tie
George Lewis
Salvation Armly
Mitchell
Wvagland
Mie
Local Carpenter in Mental Breakdown Amid Low Business
Sherman G. Jones a well known carpenter and former Socialist candidate for Indiana Secretary of State suffers a serious mental breakdown after long unemployment. He imagines conspiracies, has attempted self harm, and arrangements are made to admit him to a sanitarium for treatment. in 1930 he polled 65 votes in Lawrence County.
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Sherman GG. Jones
Ccal
Jones
Socialist Party
Indiana
Lawrence County
Card of Thanks Expressing Sorrow and Gratitude
Mrs Anna Fisher and sons Albert and William thank friends for kindness and sympathy during their hours of sorrow. Mr and Mrs William Tovey near Becks Grove Brown County a prominent farmer visiting their brother Ith street family returned home Sunday. George I Tovey West Mrs F W Eker and daughter visiting Mrs Eker's mother Mrs Jacob Schmiser returned to Marshalltown Town Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Fisher
Albert
William
William Tovey
Becks Grove
Brown County
Ith Street
George I. Tovey
West
F. W. Eker
Eker
Jacob Schmiser
Marshalltown
Local Notes on Peregonal Visits and Baseball Plans
Mr and Mrs Will Cramer and son Billy visited Mr and Mrs Himer Smith on L street and have gone to Peru for the summer where Mr Cranmer will play independent ball with the Peru team. Mrs Trester Bridwell, recently ill on 13th Street, is reported improving. Mr and Mrs W W Gyger of South N Street spent Sunday in Heltonville with Mrs Eliza Jane Gyger, in her 87th year and in frail health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. A. Stipp
Shawswick
Mr. Stipp
Thomas Stipp
Will Cramer
Billy
Himer Smith
L Street
Peru
Mr. Cranmer
W. W. Gyger
South 'N Street
Heltonville
Eliza Jane Gyger
Gyger
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Jed Coulter
Eva
Naomi
Noble Cooper
James Blackburn
Noble Malott
Cochran
Ziba Chambers
Ben Goff
Curtis Mayden
Deil Watson
William Green
Dan Hackler
W. H. Dulin
Millard Norman
Woolery
Underwood & Underwood
Campbellsburg
Court House
Monon
White River Bridge
Martin Cole
East 15Th Street
A. J. McDonald
Copimissioners Court
John
James East
Helton
Ville
Mosier
Pater
Lua
Vestale
Fischer
Sousa
North End
Ford
Circuit Court
Denny Vs
Skerio
George WW. Iay
California
San Francisco
Hood
Bedford Mai
Berlin
Seamian
Cal Sherwin
Rufus Nickless
Gilgal
Carpenter
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