Bedford Couple Plans Coast To Coast Tandem Ride
Mr and Mrs Bert C Wicker of Bedford depart on a summer journey on a two speed Eagle tandem motorcycle to cross the continent visiting Indianapolis Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City San Francisco and Panama Exposition at Frisco they will tour the Pacific coast and Northwest before returning home.
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Bert C. Wicker
Bedford
Pacific Ocean
Mrs. Wicker
Indianapolis
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
San Diego
Los Angeles
Yosemite Valley
Oregon
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Daily Mail
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N. Y
Ray Gone Young Business Man Leaves City Town Mystery
George Ray former junior partner of the hardware firm Hartman Ray and D I L crossed to leave for parts unknown after agreeing to sell his share. He told his brother only he would not be known where he went and vanished at about 2:30 pm leaving family puzzled and anxious. The store and family details show no obvious conflict with his wife or relatives. Mrs Ray expressed worry and asked what to do as police were not yet involved.
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George Ray
Edward Hartman
D. Ll. Ray
Ray
Mr. Hartman
Willing Workers Hold Sunday Meeting With 53 Present
The Willing Workers Sunday School class held a program at Mrs. A. J. Dubber home on West Fifteenth Street. Fifty three members attended as Melissa Ragsdale played piano medley and Isis Day gave a stump speech. Georgia Dubber Bess Smith sang solos Lucy Caroline Dubber recited Catherine Keach played piano. Games and peanut dash entertained while dogwood blossoms were given as favors and refreshments served.
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A. J. Dubber
West Fifteenth Street
Melissa Ragsdale
Isis Day
Georgia Dubber
Bess Smith
Lucy Caroline Dubber
Catherine Keach
Miss Mamie Porter Visits City Friends in Avoca
Avoca resident Miss Mamie Porter is visiting relatives and friends in the city, sharing news of her travel and hometown connections.
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Mamie Porter
Avoca
City
Disappearance of Ray remains a mystery at home
Police note Ray vanished under puzzling circumstances after a quarrel with his wife. The wife says she had no expectation of trouble and that they had no recent disputes that would prompt him to leave. The case is seen as unsolved with unclear causes and no clear clues.
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Ray
War veteran Dennis Coleman of Huron dies suddenly at 72
Dennis Coleman a Civil War veteran and resident of Huron died suddenly at home Wednesday night at age 72. He had been in good health before a heart attack ended his life before a physician arrived. He is survived by son Dennis Coleman Jr wife and others. Funeral set for Friday in Huron with burial in Huron Cemetery.
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Dennis Coleman
Huron
Thomas Coleman
West 7Th Street
Coleman
Dennis Coleman Jr
Jagd
Harley
Claude McPheeters
Great Vancouver bridge destroyed by enemies
United Press reports the Great Connaught bridge in Vancouver BC nearly destroyed by a fire, with losses around 300000 dollars. Authorities suspect German sympathizers started the blaze as retaliation for detaining enemy aliens during the war. Granville bridge also burned lightly.
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Great Vancouver
Judge Swails Sentences Two Blind Tiger Defendants
Judge Swails sentenced Constant Gaussin to 30 days in jail and a $100 fine after a TuesdayWednesday trial on a blind tiger charge. John Hudson pled guilty and received 30 days in jail and a $50 fine, with a new trial motion expected.
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Swails
Constant Gaussin
Gaussin
John Hudson
Robbered Stores Prompt Switz City Bloodhound Call
Bob Owens was summoned Thursday to Switz City with his English bloodhounds after four stores were robbed there Wednesday night. He left at 8 o clock in Kitty Caresss car to pursue the man-trailers.
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Bob Owens
Switz City
Kitty Caress’ Auto
Bedford Lady Elected Grand Matron of Eastern Star
A Bedford resident was chosen as Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in a regional meeting. The election crowned the leader who will oversee local chapters and activities for the fraternal organization.
Highest Honor Of Temple In Eastern Star Session
The forty first annual Eastern Star Grand Chapter meets at Indianapolis Masonic Temple. A memorial service honors dead members. New officers elected Mrs Fred Strout Grand Matron Joseph H Harrison Grand Patron Mrs Amelia Burton Assistant Grand Matron George W Whitesock Assistant Grand Patron Mrs Nettie Rainsford Grand Secretary. Reception follows as past and newly elected officers are greeted.
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Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Indianapolis
Fred Strout
Joseph H. Harrison
Amelia Burton
George W. Whitesock
Nettie Rainsford
Strout
Bedford Orchestra Delivers Fine Show at Presbyterian Church
The Bedford Orchestra under the Invincible Class of the Presbyterian Sunday School presented a high class entertainment at the Presbyterian Church last Thursday evening. Despite threatening weather keeping many away, the audience present were highly pleased.
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Bedford
Presbyterian Sunday School
Presbyterian Church
Paoli Republican
Dr Dolling Dies Noted Trinity Springs Physician At 72
Dr T C Dollins aged 72 a well known physician from Trinity Springs died at his home after illness. His son Dr Claude Dollins of Oolitic and family traveled to Trinity Springs for the funeral. J T Dilley Mitchell and J R Black of this city were among relatives attending.
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Trinity
T. C. Dollins
Trinity Springs
Claude Dollins
Oolitic
J. T. Dilley
Mitchell
J. R. Black
Roosevelt Introduces Letter by Gov Whitman
In Syracuse on April 29 a Roosevelt faction of Progressive Republicans unveiled a letter from Governor Whitman. The move aimed to unite the Progressives to push for reforms in New York.
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Gov
Whitman
Syracuse
Side Today
Progressives
New York
Puppies Captured After Quarry Hunt Southeast of Town
Joe Walton Fred Pace and James Cornwell pursued wild puppies living with their mother in crevices of an old quarry on the Glover farm southeast of the city. They caught two puppies described as mixed hound and other breed as the animals fought to escape. Walton kept one puppy near Fast Side School and Pace kept the other.
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Joe Walton
Fred Pace
James Cornwell
Glover Farm
Mr. Walton
Pace
Cornwell
Mr. Pace
Suit Involves Over $1000 In Three Notes
The John Scott versus George Hensley case near Bloomington goes to trial before Judge Swails and a jury. A note of 185 dollars is part of the suit, with over 1000 dollars in question across three notes. The trial is expected to last at least two days.
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John Scott
George Hensley
Bloomington
Swails
Cloverdale workers seek Quarry jobs amid Monroe county closures
Cloverdale items report Bloomington area quarry workers visiting seeking employment as Monroe county quarries reportedly shut down. The men claim political pressure aims to restore a governing party, with some admitting party allegiance fades when promising meals and welfare.
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Monroe County
Cloverdale
Greencastle
Rainey Pleads Not Guilty in Assault Case
Melvin Rainey pleaded not guilty in Justice Malot's Court to assault and battery on Charles Browning. His trial was scheduled for Monday forenoon. Mr and Mrs Alma Burke and two daughters of Terre Haute were in the city Thursday en route to Tunnelton to visit Mrs Burke's father John Francis, a local farmer.
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Melvin Rainey
Justice
Alma Burke
Terre Haute
City
Tunnelton
North End fight leaves Standberry badly slashed
A Thursday early afternoon street altercation in the north part of the city left a young man named Standberry severely cut across the jaw and neck. Standberry said he was struck by a one armed man. a local surgeon dressed the wound, which could have been fatal if slightly different. No affidavits were filed. Webb Huff of Indian Springs was in the city that day.
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Standberry
Webb Huff
Indian Springs
Rthursday
New Church at Freetown Set for Sunday Dedication
The Freetown Christian church will be dedicated Sunday afternoon by Rev. C. W. Cauble of Indianapolis. The $1,600 building seats 250 and is praised as one of the county’s best country churches. Elder G. M. Shutts of Seymour fostered the project, with Rev. W. Paul Marsh leading Sunday services during illness. A noon dinner will follow.
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W. Cauble
Indianapolis
State Board of Christian Churches
Freetown Christian Church
G.M. Shutts
Seymour
W.paul Marsh
Christian Church
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