Death of Lena Fisher in Cleveland Ohio
Miss Lena Fisher 25 died of double pneumonia Saturday in Cleveland after a weeks illness. Born March 28, 1894 in Edgar County Illinois she moved to this city at age two and rose to a career as a court stenographer and expert typist. Survived by parents and four brothers Harry Ralph Fred and Lee. Funeral held Tuesday at the Bregigonrise road home with interment at Green Hill.
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Helen A
Lena
Jacob. Fisher
Cleveland
Lena Fisher
Edgar County
Ohio
Bedford Business University
W. E. Clark
Hoyt, Dustin, King and Andrews
Harry
Ralph
Fred
Lee
Fisher
Noring
Thieves Steal Ford Touring Car From Harrodsburg Garage
Wee Zarnett of Harrodsburg bought a new Ford touring car Friday night. Thieves broke into Ott Thrasher's Harrodsburg garage and stole the car. No trace found. police notified across neighboring cities. Bartlett family insured for $440 theft loss.
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Wee Zarnett
Harrodsburg
Ott Thrasher
T Bartlett
16Th
H Streets
Idies
Bartlett
Fishermen reel in three fine pike at Guthrie Creek
Three men from Lawrenceport named Hal Eoward Simpson Willis Turney and Charley Clay fished Guthrie Creek Monday morning and landed three fine pike including an 18 lb fish described as a battle with a hand pole. Marriage license issued for Harry Travis Bridwell and Daphne Marie Brown both of Oolitic.
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Eoward Simpson
Willis Turney
Charley Clay
Lawrenceport
Guthrie Creek
Motorcycle accident injures Jesse Laux near home
Jesse Laux sustained a severe leg injury in a crash near his home on Sunday. He rode a motorcycle with a sidecar and struck a tree, tearing a hole between the knee and ankle in his left leg and requiring stitches.
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Jesse Laux
Laux
Joseph Hessenbarth Dies At Norton Lane Home
Joseph Hessenbarth, age 49, died at his Norton Lane home after a two week illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 PM from the home conducted by Rev. Andres. Interment at Green Hill cemetery with Odd Fellows and Stone Cutters charges.
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Joseph Hessenbarth
Norton Lane Menway
Andres
Green Hill
Odd Fellows and
Stone Cutters
Monon Plans Rapid Handling of Stock Trains
The Monon railroad will run fast special stock trains between Louisville and Chicago through McDoel yards from now to Sept 1, handling 3500 to 4000 stock cars in 25 to 30 car consists with right of way over other trains. Double decked cars will carry about 200 lambs and the service aims to boost shipments amid improving business. local notes report several passengers and crew changes in the region.
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The
Monon
Rim Betwen
Louisville
Chicago
McDoel
Bud Trisler Injured In Street Fall
Bud Trisler fell while climbing to his dray seat Saturday afternoon and sustained severe injuries to his left hand and left thigh. He walked downtown this morning but remains affected by the fall.
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Bud Trisler
Wedding of Miss Daphne M. Brown to Mr. Harry T. Bridwell
Miss Daphne Marie Brown and Harry T. Bridwell wed at six o'clock Sunday evening in a formal ceremony at their new Oolitic home. Rev. S. S. Lappin officiated with a double ring rite as Morris Bridwell and Miss Fay ette Brown attended. Bridwell, a World War I veteran, served in France and returned to work at Southeastern shops. the couple hosted a modest reception with ice cream and cake.
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Oolitic
Daphne Marie Brown
William Brown
Harry T. Bridwell
Morris Bridwell
Fayette Brown
S. S. Lappin
Bridwell
France
Verdun
Trogon
Ranziers
Rupt
Borches
Chateau Thierry
Prominent Mitchell Resident Joseph Taylor Dies at Home
Joseph Taylor a respected colored resident of Mitchell died Sunday at his home at age over 80. He was a longtime citizen, member of the colored Masonic lodge and Methodist church, and survived by three married daughters. Funeral is Wednesday at 2 PM at the A.M.E. church in Mitchell with burial in Mitchell cemetery.
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Joseph Taylor
Mitchell
Colored Masonic Lodge
Methodist Church
Bedford Colored Masons
Pretty Wedding Solemnized at First Methodist Parsonage
A wedding was solemnized Saturday afternoon at the First Methodist Parsonage. The ceremony connected the couple in a quiet, respectful setting with friends and family in attendance.
Wedding Gong To Reside At Tunnelton
A pretty wedding was held at the First Methodist church parsonage Saturday afternoon. Miss Dorothy Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Harris of Tim Rasen married Mr Arace Harris of Ashley Illinois. The couple was accompanied by Miss Epsie Harris sister of the bride. They left for Tunnelton to reside on a farm and are wished a happy prosperous marriage.
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First Methodist Church
Dorothy Harris
Joseph Harris
Tim Rasen
Fiarace Harris
Ashley, Ilinois
Epsie Harris
Tunnelton
Miss Elmore Undergoes Appendectomy at Dunn Hospital
A Miss Elmore of Kurtz underwent appendicitis surgery at Dunn hospital this morning. Dr. John R. Pearson performed the operation with Dr. Mitchell assisting. Several local names are listed in social notes, including Dr. and Mrs. D. D. Nicholson moving to Orleans and Mrs. Frank Shoulty returning home after visiting.
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Elmore
Kurtz
Dunn ‘Hospital
John R. Pearson
Mitchell
D. D. Nicholson
Orleans
Frank Shoulty
Terre Haute
Trees of Indiana book issued by Department of Conservation
A new 300 page work titled The Trees of Indiana offers scientific descriptions and full page illustrations of native trees. It covers wood qualities and uses for shade and forest planting and is recommended for woodlot owners and teachers. free copies are available while supply lasts by applying to the Office of State Forester in Indianapolis.
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Indiana
Department of Conservation
Office of State Forester
Indianapolis
Ind
Army veteran Glenn Lemon returns home after long service
Glenn Lemon came home Saturday after eight and a half years in the regular army. He was a key pitcher for the army team and played in Miami in the Holly league. Mrs. H. C. Chastain visited friends in Orleans on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Abbott, previously living on West Fifteenth Street, moved to rooms with Mrs. H. M. Burnham on N Street.
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Glenn Lemon
Army
Miami
H. C. Chastain
Orleans
Merle Abbott
Link
West Fifteenth Street
H. M. Burnham
N Street
Funeral for Matthew Matthews Held at Leesville
The funeral for Matthew Matthews was conducted today at 11 o'clock at Leesville by Rev. E. E. Norman. Burial followed at Leesville. Survived by his daughter Mrs Speer and two sons.
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Matthew Matthews
Birthday Dinner for Mrs. C. M. Pinkston at Home
Easter Sunday celebration at Williams home honors Mrs. C. M. Pinkston for her 56th birthday with a noon dinner and cake. Attendees include Mr. Onte, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wagner and son Dwight, Rev. Hays and wife, Roy Pierce family, Geo Sears family, Horace Armstrong family, John Stallings, Mrs. Arthur Pinkston and children, Mrs. John Mundy family, and others from Bedford Clin ton and surrounding areas.
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C. M. Pinkston
Williams
Onte
Otto Wagner
Dwight
Wil- Hams
Hays
Bedford
Roy -Pierce
Horace Armstrong
Keasty
John Stallings
Arthur Pinkston
John Mundy
Vaneta
Clinton
Rose Pinkston
Nellie Bunny
Son of Charles Colglazier Undergoes Lung Surgery
The son underwent a surgical operation at Dunn Hospital Sunday to relieve a lung condition after pneumonia. Dr. John R. Pearson performed the procedure.
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Charles Colglazier
Dunn ‘Hospital
John R. Pearson
Bloomington Woman Dies in Monroe County at 510-Pound Size
Mrs. John Meadows aged 48 and reportedly the largest woman in Monroe County died at her home south of Bloomington. She weighed 510 pounds and had a waist measurement of seven feet eight inches. An undertaker wired for a special size coffin from a factory. Vint Haley, employed in Indianapolis, visited Easter at home.
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Bloomington
Ind
John Meadows
Monroe County
Hazel divorce granted in Lawrence Circuit Court
Josephine Hazel was granted a divorce from Richard Hazel in Lawrence circuit court on Monday.
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Josephine Hazel
Richard Hazel
Lawrence
Mrs Fred Prosser Hosts 49th Birthday Dinner
Mrs Fred Prosser entertained a number of friends Sunday to honor Mr Prosser’s 49th birthday with a twelve oclock dinner featuring seasonal delicacies. Guests included Jr and Mrs John Foddrill and their children and Mr and Mrs George Hirscher with son Glen.
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Fred Prosser
Mr. Prosser
John Foddrill
George Hirscher
Glen
Frank Rout
Marshall. Prosser
Mitchell
Indiana state high school oratorical contest set at IU
Plans are in place for the state high school oratorical contest to be held in Assembly Hall at Indiana University next Friday night with Dr. James A. Woodburn presiding and three medals to be awarded. A preliminary Friday afternoon will select six finalists for the night final. Twenty one contestants represent thirteen districts, including Marguerite Roberts and Jeanette Seletz.
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Bloomington
Ind
Assembly Hall
Indiana University
James A. Woodburn
R. S. Trent
I. A. Lee
Ellen Scott
A. L. Cavanaugh
Indianapolis
Extension Service
Marguerite Roberts
Rockport
Nelson Poynter
Sullivan
Jeanette Seletz
Bedford
Walter Huber
Seymour
Carl O’hair
Greencastle
Fern Copeland
Connersville
Robert W. Riley
Manuel Training High School
Vada Hill
Summitsville
Doyte Mullen
Sheridan
Winston
Ashtor
Monticello
Charles Shadle
Montpelier
Bruce Lockridge
Fort Wayne
Carl Baumgarten
South Bend
William Haberkern
Revival at Oolitic Church Continues Strong Attendance
Rev H B Sanders of Mitchell with brother Rev W A Sanders leads revival meetings at Oolitic Baptist church. Series began last week and draws large crowds with evident interest. A steam calliope from Cleveland en route to West Baden for Hagenbeck Wallace show was transferred from B and O to Monon railway at Mitchell.
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H. B. Sanders
Mitchell
W. A. Sanders
Oolitic Baptist Church
Cleveland
Ohio
West Baden
Monon Railway
Carl Graf Shown At Indiana Artists Exhibition
Carl Graf, a Bedford-born artist, is highlighted in the Indiana artists show at the Heron Art Institute in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Star praises his seven works including two large canvases and several small decorations, noting blue and violet night scenes and tranquil landscapes.
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Heron Art Institute
Indianapolis
Carl Graf
Bedford
Indianapolis Star
Carl G. Graf
Indiana
Ohio
Mr. Graf
WRECK DAMAGES VEHICLE NEAR WILLIAMS
Cyrus Wilking crashed his car near Williams tearing down a culvert railing. His car was slightly damaged and a passenger suffered a minor lip cut. no injuries to Mr. Wilking were reported.
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Williams
Cyrus Wilking
Mr. Wilking
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Katherine Lake
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