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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
6
Lela R Judah files for divorce from William B Judah citing cruel treatment and failure to provide for two children Catharine R Judah age 7 and Helen F Judah age 3. They married March 19 1905 and separated March 8 1914. She seeks custody, alimony of 500 and 30 monthly support, defendant earning 100 to 125 monthly.
Lawrence County farmers are urged to buy only the right fertilizers due to Purdue University trials showing nitrogen loses money while phosphoric acid and potash offer profits. The note warns of high potash costs amid wartime shortages and recommends 14 and 16 percent acid phosphates as best bets for corn and cowpeas. Also records a skating accident injury at a local rink to Mona Beyers of Oolitic.
Mrs Theodora Reath of Bedford celebrates her 80th birthday with a Monday evening dinner at the Reed home on West 16th Street. Daughters S E Avery David LaForce Robert Reed and Albert Dunihue hosted a six oclock meal for twenty five with four generations represented. A vase of red carnations and a decorated cake framed the celebration joined by grandchildren Theodora Reed Celeste Gwens James Avery Parker Lary and Robert Reed Dean.
Dr Oliver McLachlan coroner of Lawrence county had a carbuncle back operation at City Hospital at 10 o clock Tuesday morning. The procedure was performed by Jr Short with Drs Treeland and Simpson assisting. He rests easy and is expected to recover rapidly barring complications. Rev Quincy Short returned to Springville after services at Heltonville.
Nine minor riot cases linked to the Mitchell disturbances were heard Tuesday forenoon. Wayne Watson Tippy Wainscott John Short and John Evans had charges dismissed while George Brown Silas Brown Harve Cordell Jefferson Reynolds and Zach Woods pleaded guilty to rioting and were fined fifteen dollars each.
In Bloomington the East Tilt Street Co-operative store fails after six months. About 69 stockholders lose roughly 1590 each plus over 1500 in debts beyond the 1500 invested. John T. Fowler named receiver with Henry A. Lee attorney. former organizer Mr. Scott had run the venture. Shares ranged from 109 to 10, with several large holders being women. The business cost over 600 a month to run. now closed and inventory about 1500.
Miss Jona Norris and Everett Mitchell prepare to wed today as relatives and friends hosted a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening. The event featured music, conversation, and refreshments including ice cream and cake.
Bill Rariden collected four hits in Newark's clash with Baltimore including a three bagger and a two baseman on Monday. He also went 3 for 3 on Saturday. Local notes mention politics and several community updates from Tuesday through the week, including injuries and family visits.
Jackie Stewart of Sanders was arrested by Sheriff Jones and Policeman Thomas after a Tuesday morning struggle near the creosoting plant south of town. He faced a concealed weapons charge, with the Sanders burglary and horse theft case cited as the motive for the arrest. Stewart, known in the south county, allegedly threatened to shoot and was tied to a stolen horse seen near Oolitic. The William Mercer store in Sanders was robbed Sunday night, with a horse and buggy also taken from Jasper Harney. the horse has not been found.
A cow that had recently birthed twins charged a woman near the corner of 6th and 9th streets Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Mitchem, a colored resident, was knocked down and bruised before neighbors rescued her from the frightened animal.
Effective today Henry Massman formerly cashier at the Bedford freight office of the B and O Southwestern Railroad becomes agent at Bedford. George Thomas will succeed him here. Massman has years of freight experience and knowledge of all office departments. Bedford dispatch notes the office is important due to stone shipments and frequent transfers.
Syke versus McMillan is set for Friday in the circuit court. Taylor versus Allen and Stockton versus Allen, scheduled for Tuesday, were temporarily postponed with the possibility of settlement.
Terre Haute reports a major revival as the Lyon Brothers lead services in a 16 009 seat tabernacle in southern Indiana. Crowds fill the structure nightly for revival meetings described as among the greatest in the region.
The Lawrence County W I C U Institute met at the First Methodist church with 10:15 AM opening led by Mrs. W A Brown. Papers covered The W C T U a factor in American history and Arbitration and our National increase of Armaments. A Bible reading on Peace and discussion on The Bible in our Public Schools followed. Evening program featured Miss Woodward on Woman's Suffrage and a cornet solo by Howard Allen with Miss Aleyne Brown.
Mrs. Nancy Houston prominent Heltonville resident and Ollie Houston's mother returned to her home Tuesday after visiting relatives in the city for several days.
Funeral services for Mrs Tyree TM Utterback were held at her home on 11 street at eight o clock with a large assemblage of neighbors and friends paying last respects. Rev T J Owen led the service with hymns sung by Bess Smith and Marilyn Johnson. The procession then traveled to Gilgal church for additional rites at 11 o'clock and interment followed at Gilgal Cemetery.
Rostoe Mann and Blanche Stover were married Tuesday evening at the groom’s grandparents home 702 O street in this city. Dr Lenig of the First Methodist Church conducted the ceremony for about 25 relatives and friends. The couple will live at a prepared home on Second and N streets. The groom works at the Bedford Foundry and Machines Shops.
Purdue University will send Prof. J. C. Beavers to Lawrence County on April 28 and 29 to hold nine farmer meetings on cowpeas. Beavers, a leading soils and crops expert, will discuss cowpeas as clover substitute, soil fertilizer, and animal feed. Each 45 to 60 minute session will cover locations Fayetteville Williams Jenkins Guthrie Springville Lowder Ragsdale Heltonville Erie with times from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. All meetings start on time.
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