Forty-Eighth Anniversary Of Cook Wedding Celebrated
Mrs. William J. Cook and Capt. Cook observed their forty eighth wedding anniversary with a surprise gathering on April 23. Daughters and families, plus Mrs. Danmort and Mrs. Steinhagnen, gathered on the front porch then entered to a table of season’s delicacies and a display of 48 carnations. Will Cook and Mrs. Turbeyville were absent but sent greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Cook
Cook
Danmort
Indianapolis
Steinhagnen
Payetteville
Saone
Will Cook
Texas
Mary Cook Turbeyville
Mesdauines Suter Harrison
Charles Dodd
John Hendricks
Euphemia Cook Riles
Pocahontas Coal Shortage Warned By Local Dealer
A Pocahontas coal shortage is predicted due to flood conditions at mines and limited car shipments. Local dealers report coal must be rationed as orders are filled slowly, raising fear of furnace fuel scarcity in the city.
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Pocahontas
Wire cutters and suspect named in fence vandalism case
A group of boys and young men used wire cutters on fences in the west part of the city and may face charges if owners pursue prosecution. The person who used the pliers is understood to be known. Bedford quarries more limestone and appendixes than any other city in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
United States
Old East Side School Property May Be Sold for Tax Return
East Bedford area offers eight to ten desirable residence lots from the old Seventeenth and E streets school site. The dilapidated building could be moved or converted into apartments, potentially yielding good returns if the school board accepts a fair price. The city bought the property for 5090 about two decades ago and must advertise sale to the highest bidder.
Appearance of Miss Mabel Jackson Sparks Elopement News
The widowed mother of Miss Mabel Jackson worries as the former Prudential office girl buys a Chicago ticket and leaves town on Monon train No 6. Reports say Daniel McCartney, a stone worker and recently divorced, will join in Chicago for a possible marriage. Jackson had hinted at running away in recent weeks.
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Chicago
Monon
Daniel McCartney
McCartney
Miss Jackson
Prudential
Boyd
Indianapolis
A Late Of Harry Breem Held By Police In Bedford
A sister from Chicago arrived Thursday seeking her brother Harry Breem who has been drinking heavily in the city. Breem came from French Lick to Bedford to sober up and was arraigned in police court then sent back to jail. Mrs A T McCoy and Miss Belle Newby visited Bedford Saturday morning. Maude Potter of Cincinnati is visiting her mother.
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Harry Breem
Chicago
Breem
French Lick
Bedford
A. T. McCoy
Belle Newby
Miss Maude Potter
Cincinnati
Mrs
Josephine Potter
Mrs Walter Dobson Visits Bedford Guests Remington World
Mrs Walter Dobson returns from Bedford where she was hosted by Mr and Mrs Phillip Clipp Remington World.
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Walter Dobson
Bedford
Mrs
Phillip Clipp
Remington World
Shoes Disappear From Southeastern Station Waiting Room
A pair of shoes left in the Southeastern Station waiting room Thursday vanished while their owner briefly stepped outside. The owner failed to pursue the thief and reported the loss to the station agent.
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Southeastern
Moving H. G. Wilson Undertaking Establishment
The H. G. Wilson Undertaking Establishment is moving from Norton Block to South I street. The move consolidates operations and serves local patrons from the new location.
South Carter Restaurant Moves to South I Street
N. C. Wilson, who has occupied the Norton building on West 15th street after buying from E. S. Ferguson, began today moving the South Carter restaurant to the Smith building on South I street. The room is the first south of the Carter restaurant.
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N. C. Wilson
Norton Building
West 15Th Street
E. S. Ferguson
Smith Building
South I Street
Carter
Police Court Dismisses Charge Against Mary McDonald
The case in Justice Iseminger's court on Mary McDonald's charge of attempt to provoke was Thursday dismissed. Dawson Clark of Heltonville was in the city on business Thursday.
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Mary McDonald
Iseminger
Dawson Clark
Heltonville
City
League Baseball Standings and Scores From The Day
National League standings show Brooklyn 44 50 0 and St Louis 46 40 4 with New York 62 75 and Chicago 73 70 0. American League games include Chicago 2 Detroit 1 and Washington 6 Boston 0. St Louis 0 Philadelphia 0. New York 4 Boston 0. No American Association games scheduled due to rain.
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National League Club
W.lap.c. Chub
W.tap.c. Phivel
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Louis
New York
Boston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Washton
Detroit Ities
PhileVia
St. Louis
Cleveland
American Association
Milwaukee
Columbus
Louisville
Minardis
Paul
Ind
Ap Lis
Des Moines
Omaha
Topeka
Denver
Sioux City
St. Joe
Wichita
Lincoln
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Death of Mrs Mary Ellen Seidel Near City
Mrs Mary Ellen Seidel aged 35 wife of Louis Seidel died at her home three miles east of the city Wednesday night after a short illness. Funeral services will be from St Vincent de Paul church Friday at 9 am. Burial at Green Hill. She was born near Chicago and lived here twelve years. Survived by husband and seven children.
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Mary Ellen Seidel
Louis Seidel
St. Vincent de Paul
Green Hill
Chicago
Body of Engineer Gharst Recovered After Flood Tragedy
The body of Engineer Gharst, last of four railroad men drowned near Washington during a flood, was found Tuesday afternoon after a cofferdam and pump removal. Workers from B and O shops aided the search as crews weath oft and plan to recover engine No. 401 when water lowers.
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Engineer Gharst
Washington
Gharst
Trains Resuming Service From St Louis to Cincinnati
Mitchell Commercial notes B&O trains now run through from St Louis to Cincinnati via North Vernon New Albany and L and N to Cincinnati. Trains are returning to service after thirty days though none meet schedule yet. It is better to have trains late than none at all.
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St. Louis
Cincinnati
North Vernon
New Albany
Mitchell Commercial
Misses Stella and Cora Elliston Visit Parents in Country
Misses Stella and Cora Elliston are visiting their parents in the country, enjoying a quiet retreat and time with relatives. The visit marks a brief family gathering during a rural respite.
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Stella
Cora Elliston
Senate and House Debates Open on Tariff Bill and Mount Vernon Purchase
Washington reports the senate finance committee hearing wool and sugar senators on the tariff bill while Mr Bryan spoke to foreign relations. In the house Underwood opened general tariff debate with Mondell Gardner and Kelley delivering addresses. A joint resolution to purchase Mount Vernon was introduced and tribute was paid to Stephen A. Douglas by Illinois Congressman-at-Large Williams.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Bryan
Committee On Foreign Relations
House
Underwood
Mondell
Gardner and Kelley
Mount Vernon
Stephen A. Douglas
Williams
Illinois
Douglas
North
Indianapolis man Hal Anderson visits mother before Detroit move
Hal Anderson of Indianapolis stayed with his mother Mrs. Charles Harbaugh in the city today while en route to Detroit to accept a new position.
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Hal Anderson
Indianapolis
Charles Harbaugh
Detroit
Miss Anna Dye to Return to Oxford on Saturday
Miss Anna Mary Dye spending spring vacation with mother Mrs. Carrie Dye on N street. She expects to return to Oxford Ohio on Saturday.
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Anna Mary Dye
Carrie Dye
N. Street
Oxford
Ohio
DAR John Wallace Chapter Entertained in Mitchell
John Wallace Chapter D A R was entertained in Mitchell at the home of Mrs. Noble Moore. Tulips and magnolias adorned the scene. A musical program featured participants including Mrs. Eversole, Mrs. Whitted, Miss Love, Mrs. Anna Palmer, Mrs. Ray Boruif, and Mrs. Adah Throop of Paoli. A buffet luncheon followed, hosted by three Mitchell young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wallace
Mitchell
Mrs. Noble
Adah Throop
Paoli
C. L. Boyd
Gypsies Suppressed by New State Law At County Cities
Roving bands cause nuisance in Bedford and surrounding towns. Law passed by the latest legislature bans camping on highways and begging or fortune telling by gypsies. Violators face fines up to twenty five dollars or up to thirty days in jail. Also notes two ill children of Mr and Mrs John Mitchell amid measles epidemic.
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Bedford
John Mitchell
East 16Th Street
Wilson calls tariff revision to whet American efficiency and competitiveness
In President Wilsons inaugural address the tariff is cast as a tool to sharpen American business wits and push producers toward efficiency and enterprise. He argues duties should be abolished as artificial advantages and that the US must compete globally with no government shield, contrasting with other nations that remain protective.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
France
Globe Democrat
Hodges Favored for Inspector of Engines Post
Fred Hodges of Monon is favorably mentioned for appointment as inspector under the new law. He has strong letters of recommendation from Monon officials and Lafayette business leaders. Hodges is a Democrat and well known in railroad circles for a blemish free engineer record.
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Fred Hodges
Monon
Fred
Hodges
The
Lafayette
Bloomington
Welsh singer improves at home of Richard Roberts
John W. McDonald, the young Welsh singer, is slowly improving at the home of Richard Roberts. He remains in the care of Miss Elsie Ogle, a graduate nurse of Jeffersonville, while Miss Helen Gray who assisted her has returned home.
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John W. McDonald
Richard Roberts
Elsie Ogle
Jeffersonville
Helen Gray
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East Bedford
East Side
Seventeenth and E Streets
Gale
Mabel Jackson
Prudential Office
Miss Ma
Bel Jackson
Prudential In
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Hutchinson, Kansas
Police
H. G. Wilson Undertaking
Norton
South Carter Restaurant
Mary
Ellen Seidel
Uatros Found
Congressional
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Mit
Chell
Mrs. Moore
NEW —Bypsh
John. Johnson
Lawrenceport
Fed Hodges
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