No More Questionable Drinks To Be Sold Here
Local soft drink proprietors indicated to authorities that an understanding was reached Wednesday to quit selling questionable beverages. Prosecutions and appeals have raised concerns, with threats of confiscation of fixtures. Rev Findley of the Good Citizens League pushed the action, filing affidavits and hiring John Underwood to remove the establishments from the soft drink trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Findley
Good Citizens League
Samuel Doman
John H. Underwood
Walt Sherrill Indup For Two Weeks
Walter Sherrill will be laid up for two weeks after an accident at Dover Hill in Martin County. His right ankle twisted and he sustained a severe injury. He used crutches on Friday until his arms grew sore, then stopped using them. Business deemed absolutely necessary is being attended to from a buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sherrill
Dover Hill
Martin County
Children Placed in Guardianship by Juvenile Court
Three boys Ralph Davis aged 14 Walter Davis 12 and Henry Davis 5 were placed in the care of the Board of Children’s Guardians by Juvenile Judge Thomas Underwood. The complaint alleged the mother was dead and the father unknown. their grandfather could not care for them and they were committed to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Davis
Walter Davis
Il Henry Davis
Board of Childrens Guardians
Thomas Underwood
Neglected Board Bills Cause Trouble
Fred Ard was fined $1 and costs in Justice Iseminger's court for attempting to beat Mrs Summers out of a board bill. Ard neglected the matter and would have faced a heavier penalty, but settled the account. Charles Ard was arrested for the same offense but the charge was dismissed after he arranged to settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ard
Death of TwoYear Old Emery Thomas
Emery Thomas, two year old son of Mr and Mrs Morton Corbin, died at their West 16th street home Saturday at 4 o clock. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 30 pm from the home. Burial followed at Knott cemetery south of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Thomas
Morton Corbin
West 16Th Street
Knott
Jennette Armstrong
Silverville
David Cobb
Quincy Short
Springville
Track Man Suffers Thumb Amputation At Lewis
J. A. Williams a track man from Yellowstone had the end of his right thumb amputated at Lewis Saturday by a T rail. While handling a long heavy rail for the Southeastern Line the accident occurred. He was brought to the company surgeon Dr J T Freeland in this city where the injury was dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Williams
Yellowstone
Lewis
Williams
Southeastern
J. T. Freeland
Lawrence County Marriage Notices
Doyle Anderson of Lawrence County to Ruth McKnight of Lawrence County. Kenneth Miller of Bedford to Lillie Kindred of Lawrence County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Anderson
Lawrence County
Ruth McKnight
Kenneth Miller
Bedford
Lillie Kindred
Capping Wound Inflicted On Englewood Boy
The nine year old son of Waillard Sherrill of Englewood was wounded on the right thigh Friday while cutting grass with two companions. A companion's sickle struck him, opening the flesh for three inches. The boy was frightened but the injury is not considered serious though painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waillard Sherrill
Englewood
Sherrill
Powder charge burns man at Glear
Daniel O Keff of Lafayette about 40 was fatally injured in a powder explosion at the Kaiser railroad camp two miles south of Clear Creek. He drilled a rock hole, added black powder to enlarge it, and the blast occurred above his head. He suffered severe burns and possible inhalation. Dr. Simmons of Bloomington treated him and he was taken to Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel O'Keff
Lafayette
Kaiser Railroad
Clear Creek
O’keff
Simmons
Bloomington
Harrel
Cases of Beer Stolen From Freight Car
A number of beer cases were stolen from a freight car on the Southeastern tracks Saturday night. After drinking the contents, the empty cases were burned. Iron bindings, some cases, and bottles were found near the stock pens. Estimates cite two to six cases, with Lem Harbaugh claiming the higher figure. A lock and seal were broken to access the car, and intruders were heard by a coal shoveler but not pursued. Harbaugh knows who the suspects may be, but arrests are not certain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Harbaugh
Harbaugh
Hay rake accident leaves driver hurt in mule incident
A. D. Pless, injured when a team of mules hitched to a hay rake ran away on Saturday, is reported to be recovering as well as could be expected today after the bruises and a head cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Pless
Local visitors and guests across multiple towns
Mrs Arthur Williams of Pueblo guests of Morrell Simpson. Dr and Mrs S M Morton of Mitchell visit Rev and Mrs J W Findley. Mrs Charles Murray and Mrs Harry Hughes of Bedford guests here. Miss Gertrude Stewart visits from Bedford. Miss Margaret Guthrie from Bedford visits grandfather Joseph H Kirby. Mrs Russell home from City Hospital. Miss Lucy Route from Indianapolis visiting sister Mrs John Lawson. Leona and Dorothy Fletcher of Bedford to visit J M Allen. Mrs Rice Haverly and daughter return from Mt Sterling Ky. Morrison Johnson of Nashville takes draftsman post with Consolidated Stone Co in the city. Mrs James McKibbin and Miss Mattie Conrad of Louisville visit A Conrad family.
Harvest Hand at Ninety Six Uncle Abe Ikerd Refuses to Quit Farming
Lawrence county claims the oldest harvest hand in the state is Uncle Abe Ikerd who lives near the city with his son Ikerd. He lacks four years of a century and recently helped uncover oat shocks to dry them. After a serious winter illness he fully recovered and stays active outdoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Abe Ikerd
Ikerd
No Prosecution In Carter Assault Case
In Mayor Fields court Mrs. Alice A. Carter faced assault and battery charges from her husband after an incident at a South I Street restaurant. With the prosecuting witness and prosecutor absent, the case was dismissed on defense counsel’s motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice A. Carter
Mayor Fields
Miss Georgia Friedley Visited L Street Home
Georgia Friedley attended a local event at a house on L Street. The visit highlighted community engagement and social ties within the neighborhood.
Motorists Enjoy Picnic Dinner Party on Sunday
A pleasant Sunday afternoon outing featured a six o clock dinner for Lee Ragsdale Dick Guernsey and the Misses Louise Stoessel and Mary Bailey. Miss Georgia Friedly hosted a dinner party at her L street home in honor of Miss Mary Catherine Roberts of Fort Worth Texas who spends her summers in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Ragsdale
Dick” ‘Guernsey
Louise Stoessel
Mary Bailey
Georgia Friedly
L Street
Mary Catherine Roberts
Fort Worth
Texas
Portland Leads After Bedford Exit Sparks League Shuffle
Bob Wicker withdrew Bedford Club from the Kentucky and Indiana League after a miscommunication, leaving seven clubs to finish the schedule. Bedford, once third, beat Glenwood twice while Glenwood fights on, and Portland leads with 8 games played, 2 losses, ahead by 23 points as the schedule unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Bob Wicker
Bedford
Kentucky
Indiana
Glenwood
New Albany Tribune
Homer Fisher Named Relief Agent for Monon
Homer Fisher formerly an agent at Orleans has been appointed relief agent on the Monon. He will take charge of Campbellsburg station Friday during Agent Brown’s 30 day vacation. Fisher plans to move his family back to Orleans after the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Fisher
The
Monon
Orleans
Campbellsburg
Brown
Mr. Fisher
Final reunion planned for Co G Fourth Indiana Cavalry
Bedford notices urge all survivors and descendants to attend the August 12 gathering marking the fiftieth anniversary of Co G departure in 1862. Widows and families urged to bring baskets and join in a last reunion with the company, signed by V. V. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co.g Fourth Indiana Cavalry
Company
G Fourth Indiana Calvery
Attention Co. G, 4Th Ind. Cavalry
Co. G
Bedford
Not Known John Ray Arrested in Princeton
Local police say they do not know the man arrested at Princeton on burglary charges who used the name John Ray and claimed residence here. He and a companion were captured while traveling overland with a large clothing stash, and they reportedly confessed to robbing the Clark clothing store at Mt. Carmel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
John Ray
Clark
Mt. Carmel
Miss Anna Mary Dye Hosts Charmingly Entertained Bridge Party
Miss Anna Mary Dye gave a charming bridge party Thursday evening in honor of guests Miss Louise Hudgell of Indianapolis and Miss Hester Hoffman of Terre Haute. Several tables, a delightful luncheon, and hand painted score cards by Miss Hoffman accompanied the visit. Eddie Thornton later hosted a younger set party with a motor trip and luncheon chaperoned by Mrs. Thornton and Miss Louise Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mary Dye
Louise Hudgell
Indianapolis
Hester Hoffman
Terre Haute
Miss Hoffman
Hoffman
Hudgell
Miss Dye
Eddie Thornton
Mrs. Thornton
Louise Thornton
Death notice of J B McCormick in California
W E and Clarence McCormick were notified in Charlestown of the death of their brother J B McCormick in San Francisco California. The death occurred Thursday afternoon at 3 oclock from consumption after a lingering illness. He had visited Charlestown often and the body was brought back for the funeral Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E
Clarence McCormick
J. B. McCormick
San Francisco
Cal
California
Charlestown
Openly outspoken egg throwing remark foreshadows gun talk
The Oolitic News comments on three Bedford youths egging departed town after a box supper. It notes regret that a youth with a revolver did not act effectively and praises open actions over concealment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Town Paper Gets New Home and Dress
The Bedford Mail has a new home and a new dress, and now the old gal looks as fresh as a girl of sixteen, with the Bloomington Star noting the paper is going ahead of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Mail
Bloomington Star
Death of James B. McCormick Former Louisville Lawyer
News from Louisville reports the death of James B. McCormick aged 45 in San Francisco due to tuberculosis. A former Shields & McCormick attorney, he left Louisville seven months ago to practice in California. Native of Charlestown Indiana, he will be buried there and is survived by three brothers and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. McCormick
Louisville
San Francisco
Cal
McCormick
Shields & McCormick
Paul Jones Building
Charlestown
Ind
W. E. McCormick
Clarence McCormick
Bedford
Frank McCormick
Sisner
Miller
Princeton
Louisville_ Times
Brooks Family Plans Lake Wawassee Visit
Mr and Mrs T J Brooks and their daughter May travelled Sunday by car to Lake Wawassee in Northern Indiana to stay ten days with Hon E H Wolcott and his family at their cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Brooks
May
Lake Wawassee
Indiana
E. H. Wolcott
William and Mary Young Enter Not Guilty Pleas
William and Mary Young each pleaded not guilty in Justice Iseminger's court Saturday night to attempting to provoke. Their cases will not be tried for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Mary Young
Florida Driscolls Visit Clar ence Driscoll Family
Dr. W. E. Driscoll and his daughter from Florida arrived for an extended visit with Dr. Clarence Driscoll and family on L. Street. Miss Glena Wells is ill at her home on South F Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Driscoll
Florida
Clarence Driscoll
L. Street
Glena Wells
South F' Street
Local visits noted in Heltonville and Terre Haute
William Gyger from South N street spent Thursday in Heltonville. Howard Byers of Terre Haute, a Chicago University attendee, arrived Thursday to be the guest of Miss Dorothy Rariden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William” Gyger
South N Street
Heltonville
Howard ‘Byers
Terre Hauté
Chicago
University
Dorothy Rariden
The Delfing Have Session at Thursoa
The second meeting of the Delfin Tatting Club was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Misses Dorothy and Louise Rariden. The group enjoyed kodak pictures on Hill Top lawn and in the parlors, then a three course luncheon in the dining room. They departed after a splendid time to meet next week with Miss Irene Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delfin
Dorothy
Louise Rariden
Kodak Pictures
Esco
Irene Ferguson
Eva Owens Visits Bedford Resident Before Returning Home
Miss Eva Owens of Bedford returned home Monday after a visit with Miss Minnie Ellison at Mitchell Commercial, concluding her Myrtle trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Owens
Bedford
Minnie Ellison
Mitchell
Post Office Tightens General Delivery Rules
Postmaster General Hitchcock issues a general order to curb use of general delivery windows for flirtations and clandestine correspondence. Postmasters may require written reasons for choosing general delivery and, for minors, parental names to notify and oversee mail delivery. Strict enforcement is directed at offices without city carrier service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Hitchcock
Rusty Nail Threatens Trouble For Young Southers
Glen Southers seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Southers of North I street was dangerously ill with fever and risk of blood poisoning after running barefooted and stepping on a nail. The accident happened Wednesday when the wall was driven into his foot to a depth over a half inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen
Edward Southers
North I Street
Bedford temperance push targets blind tigers with scant enforcement
The Bedford temperance group declares a hard fight against illegal liquor sellers and expects victory as evidence suggests little effort has been made to enforce the liquor law. Also notes a birth at City Hospital: a daughter named Annette Gertrude born to Mr and Mrs Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ben
Mitchell Tribune
Mr. and
Mire Be. Owens
City Hospital
Annette Gertrude
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Walt Sherrill
Gwent
GAR
Armstrong
Willard
Arthur Wiliams
Pueblo, Col
Morrell Simpson
S. M. Morton
Charles Murray
Harry Hughes
Bloomington World
Gertrude Stewart
Ruth Duncan
Margaret Guthrie
Joseph H. Kirby
Lucy Route
John Lawson
South I
Leona
Dorothy Fletcher
J. M. Allen
Seymour
Morrison Johnson
Nashville, Tenn
Consolidated Stone Co
James McKibbin
Mattie” Conrad
A. Conrad
17Th. Street
Ious
Georgia Friedley
Champs
V. V. Williams
Miss Anna Mary Dye
Miss Thornton
W. E. and
J. B
Thursoa
Rusty Nail
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