Drowned Bedford Man Otto Chaney Found on Indiana Shore
The body of Otto Chaney, 30, who drowned Sunday night in the Ohio River, was found Tuesday by three fishermen on the Indiana side opposite Fontaine Perry dock. Coroner Briscoe was notified, the body was prepared for burial, and Chaney left a wife and brother Harry. The skiff was later located at the foot of West Fifth street.
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Otto Chaney
Indiana
Fontaine Perry Bark
Homer Hodge
Lee Green
Leonard Pine
Co. A. Briscoe
F. A. Kraft
Frank Chaney
Vincennes Street
Harry Chaney
Chaney
Vincennes
State Street
Otto
West Fifth Street
New Albany Tribune
Jonas Hays Injured by Eye Particle on Eighth Street
Jonas Hays of Eighth Street suffered an eye injury Tuesday afternoon when struck by a small steel particle. The pain was severe and a surgeon removed the object.
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Jonas Hays
Eighth Street
Trinity Church Basket Meeting Planned Next Sunday
The congregation and friends of Trinity church east of the city prepare for a basket meeting next Sunday. Brother Leach of this city will conduct all day services. A large attendance is expected from this city.
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Friends of the Trinity Church
Brother Leach
Sunday Gathering at Red Cross Farm Home
A large gathering gathered at Red Cross Farm the home of Mr and Mrs Clay Woods on Sunday with relatives and friends in attendance. A noon dinner was served along with ice cream and lemonade in the afternoon. Attendees included the John Wood Clem Taylor Wm Nickels Gus Wood Fred Haverly Arcit ilaverly Mort Carta Wm Ditinn and F P Lemon.
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Clay Woods
Red Cross Farm
John Wood
Clem Taylor
Wm. Nickels
Gus Wood
Fred Haverly
Arcit Ilaverly
Mort Carta
Wm. Ditinn
F. P. Lemon
Hookworm in Southern Indiana Plans for Thorough Probe
The Indiana State Board of Health outlines a full investigation into alleged hookworm prevalence in Southern Indiana. If confirmed, an immediate statewide eradication campaign will start. Kentucky Health officials will be consulted to verify a claim by Dr. Lillian South that 10 percent of hookworm cases originate in Indiana.
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Indiana State Board of Health
Indiana
Kentucky
Lillian South
South
Ind
United States
Camping Party Has Fine Time At Speed Spring
A joyful weekend camping near Armstrongs Station featured overflowing larder and hayride to Owensburg. Parents joined on Sunday as chaperones Misses Georgia Friedley and Margaret Roberts led the party including Helen Armstrong Mary Duncan Virginia Burton Margaret Pearson Mary Alice Emery and others.
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Speed Spring
Armstrong’s Station
Owensburg
J. A. Rowe
Edward Pearson
Charlies Allen
Charles Burton
W. A. Brown
Georgia Friedley
Margaret Roberts
Helen Armstrong
Mary Duncan
Virginia Burton
Margaret Pearson
Mary Alice Emery
Howard Allen
David Harrison
George Rawe
Spaine Armstrong
Henry Pearson, Jr
Ray Mitchell
Nelson Joyner
Miss Rose Malott Recovered After City Hospital Appendectomy
Miss Rose Malott, who had an appendicitis operation at City Hospital two weeks ago, was discharged home Friday forenoon after a notable recovery.
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Rose Malott
City Hospital
Billy Burke Improves After Illness
Billy Burke owner of a small shop on Washington Avenue near Sears is reported to have suffered dysentery for several days but is now improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Burke
Washington Avenue
Sears
Returned Home Miss Helen Murphy After Assault
Miss Helen Murphy of Mitchell returns home due to a nervous breakdown after an assault at the University during a campus dance. She will not return to school this term but plans to resume studies after the October trial of Thomas Stineburg, who faces charges in the case.
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Helen Murphy
Mitchell
Principal Montgomery Named To Lead Local High School
Mr W Montgomery chosen to succeed R E Newland as principal of the local high school. He holds two degrees from Indiana University and about ten years of experience. Previously principal at Sheridan Indiana and Mt Vernon high schools. 31 years old and married. He will move here with his family once a suitable home is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Montgomery
R. E. Newland
Montgomery
Indiana University
Sheridan, Indiana
Mt. Vernon
Miss Emma Friedley Recovering After Appendectomy
Miss Emma Friedley, who underwent surgery for appendicitis at City Hospital two weeks ago, is progressing well and will be moved to her home on L street Tuesday.
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Emma Friedley
City Hospital
L Street
County teachers institute set at New Bedford High
Mitchell Ind Aug 3 County Superintendent L B Sanders announced the annual Lawrence County teachers institute will be held at New Bedford High School the week of Sept 1. Prof A S McKenzie from the University of Kentucky and Prof W E Lugenbeel from Winona Lake will speak. Mrs Maude H Seward of Ear Park Ind will discuss primary grade instruction and Prof S G Smith of Pittsburgh Ta will teach music.
Eagles drill team stranded in Limedale after fast train dismissal
The Brazl Times reports the Limedale Eagles drill team led by Capt Thad Risher failed to board the Vandalia train due at 3 15 am. They hiked along the Monon railroad for two miles to the Interurban stop. Bedford celebrations followed their arrival and degree work was conferred with applause.
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Limedale
Eagles
Thad Risher
Wagtes
Bedford
Eagles Lodge
Risher
Monon
Greencastle
George E. Law
Squire
George Pole
Stone City
Hatfield
Wood Mosaic plant fire ends in rebuilding plans
William A. McLean, president of the Wood Mosaic Company, was notified by wire from Rochester of the destruction of the New Albany plant by fire. He is expected home tonight and the company will not issue statements until his arrival. George B. Lapping, acting treasurer, believes the factory will be rebuilt after the September 1904 blaze led to a larger reconstruction.
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William A. McLean
Wood Mosaic Company
Rochester
N. Y
New Albany
George B. Lapping
McLean
Card of Thanks After Bereavement
We express gratitude to neighbors friends and the Southeastern Shops and Bedford Steam Stone Works for kindness and sympathy shown during our recent bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings. Charles F. Kee Hazel Ralph and Marie Lee.
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Southeastern Shops
Bedford Steam Stone Works
Announced Nuptials Of Alexander McMillan And Georgiana Lawson
Engagement of Alexander McMillan and Georgiana Lawson announced. Lawson arrived from Dundee Scotland and will wed in early winter. Lawson visiting Mrs. Mary McMillan on P Street. a china shower hosted by Scottish friends featured fine china and cut glass gifts for the bride elect. Miss Waite of Providence R I attended.
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Alexander McMillan
Georgiana Lawson
City
Dundee
Scotland
Blind Bloomington man wins $3000 settlement
John Walls a blind man and his wife, who wash for a living, receive about $3000 after a legal case stemming from a 4 year old Illinois Central train injury. Attorney Jos E Henley notified Walls that the funds were ready and advised placing the remainder in the bank.
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Bloomington
John Walls
Jos. E. Henley
Walls
Illinois Central
Unionville
Henley
County Agent J J Jones Sets Office in Bedford
County agent J J Jones of Lawrence County now operates from the county superintendent of schools office in the Rawlins Building at 1507 J Street Bedford. He will be in his office Saturdays from 7 30 a m to 6 p m and the rest of the week will visit farms upon request at no cost to the farmers. Communities should select a favorable day for the agent to spend a day with local farmers for mutual benefit.
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J. Jones
Lawrence County
County Superintendent of Schools
Rawlins
J Street
Bedford
Jones
Mr. Jones
Marriage Licenses Listed for Lafayette Monroe and Bedford
James T. White of Lafayette marries Celia Pauline Sanders. Cecil Courter of Monroe County weds Hazel May Hall of Bedford.
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James T. White
Lafayette
Celia Pauline Sanders
Cecil Courter
Monroe County
Hazel May Hall
Bedford
Twinkles From the Bloomington Star
In Bloomington concerns range from bread and water costs to post office quality. The piece notes high water prices, a cautious town, and an automobile spotted at a prayer meeting. It mentions Williams power company demanding $1,200 yearly contracts for Smithville and MW Harrodsburg to set up plants.
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Smithville
Harrodsburg
Williams Power Company
Automobile crashes through garage injuring none near 12th and L
Friends of Joseph Armstrong laughed over an early Monday accident when his car tore through the private garage at the rear of his home. Armstrong escaped injury and the car was damaged little. Eva and Eugene Smith left Saturday to visit grandparents in Quincy with parents to join them later on vacation.
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Joseph Armstrong
12Th
L Streets
Armstrong
Eva and
Eugene Smith
Frank J. Smith
Woodford Combs
Quincy
Local Visitors Return to Kansas City from Bridwell Family
Mr and Mrs Walter Hornecker visited the Bridwell family on South UH street and have returned to Kansas City Mo. Mr and Mrs William Gyger visited Heltonville Saturday to spend the day with Mr and Mrs Walt Etter. Mr Gyger, a member of the G A R post, attended their Saturday meeting.
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Walter Hornecker
Allan Bridwell
South
UH Street
Kansas City, Mo
William Gyger
Heltonville
Walt Etter
Gyger
The
G. A. R. Post
Funeral services for G. C. Houston held in town
Mrs Laura Hobson of Indianapolis and Mrs Cora Ellison of Heltonville attended the funeral of G. C. Houston. John Yates and family returned from a two week visit near Lake Huron visiting Mrs Yates aunt, Mrs Hackney. Miss Opal McDermot of Indian Springs is visiting relatives in Cumberland City Tennessee.
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Laura Hobson
Indianapolis
Cora Ellison
Heltonville
G. C. Houston
John Yates
Lake Huron
Opal McDermot
Indian Springs
Cumberland City
Tenn
Leon Rhodes
Hitchcock Called to Elnora by Ailing Father
J. M. Hitchcock was summoned to Elnora due to the serious illness of his elderly father, prompting travel or arrangement.
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J. M. Hitchcock
Elnora
Heltonville Residents Report Mixed Health Updates
Mrs. Wm. Martin improving from blood poisoning at Heltonville. Orville Cain with typhoid showing slow improvement. D. G. Douglas growing weaker after a period of serious illness. Miss Ruby Batman visiting Shoals relatives. Mrs. W. T. Embree better after several days of illness. W. H. Rosenbaum and Henry P. F. Bruning of Saltillo were in town on Friday for business.
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W. H. Rosenbaum
Henry PF. Bruning
Saltillo
City
Local Notes and News Under Storm Report
Mr and Mrs Earl Hunter of Hel tonville travel through the city en route to Coatsville then to St Louis Sunday morning. Lee Ragsdale east of town has typhoid. A G Hamer went to Mitchell this morning on business. Mrs James Morris of Bloomington visits W H Skerd and family. Mrs Wm J Benzel hears from her son Arthur at Columbus Ind of a Thursday night storm with three men knocked unconscious and little other damage.
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Earl Hunter
Heltonville
Coatsville
St. Louis
Wm. J. Benzel
Arthur
Columbus
Ind
Local Visitors Arrive for Family Visits in Cen tralia and Canton
Mr and Mrs Frank Fike of Centria Hil arrived Friday by car to visit the late s sister Mrs Robert Taylor and family on P Street. Mr and Mrs Clifford A Knight of Canton Miss are expected Saturday to visit their father Chas H Knight on South 7 Street.
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Frank Fike
Centralia, Hil
Robert Taylor
P Street
Clifford A. Knight
Canton, Miss
Chas H. Knight
South 7 Street
H. B. Hulse
Indianapolis
Louise Dillman
Bloomington
Elmer Smith
L Street
Death of Mrs Malessia Adamson Near Fayetteville
Mrs Malessia Adamson aged 72 wife of Alexander Adamson of near Fayetteville died at her home Sunday afternoon after a long illness of tuberculosis bedfast since December. Survived by husband son Walter Adamson daughter Mrs Nellie Jackson grandchildren Ralph Wayne Ray and Miss Weene Mitchell. Funeral services conducted by John Williams at Old Union Tuesday morning 10 30 o'clock burial at Old Union.
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Malessia Adamson
Alexander Adamson
Fayetteville
Walter Adamson
Nellie Jackson
Ralph
Wayne
Ray
Weene Mitchell
West 16Th Street
John Wiliams
Old Union
Two Plead Guilty in Police Court Drunkness Case
L Staley pleaded guilty to intoxication in police court and was fined 1 dollar plus costs. Bert Cain also pleaded guilty to intoxication and received 1 dollar and costs in fines.
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L. Staley
Bert Cain
Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and Births
Miss Maude Potter of Cincinnati visits her brother Opal Potter in Borden. Several residents, including Luther Mitchell and Charles Allen, are noted as recovering or returning from trips. A daughter was born to Rudolph Scherschel and wife at Caxton, and another to Jesse Fender and wife at Buddha. Local residents travel, visit relatives, and attend funerals in Williams and Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Potter
Cincinnati
East 17Th Street
Borden
Opal Potter
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Mer Bedford
Ohio River
Pege AE
RED Cross
Iana
WSS Mott Convalescent
Billy
Burke
Ton
Hilil
Brazil
MT Leang
Charles F. Kee, Hazel, Ralph and
Marie Lee
China
Ington Star
Orville Cain
D. G. Douglas
Ruby Batman
Shoals
Mrs
William Batman
Lee Ragsdale
A. G. Hamer
James Morris
W. H. Skerd
Etteville
Luther
David Mitchell
East Seventeenth Street
Charles Allen
Rudolph Scherschel
Caxton
Mrs. S. B. Lowe
Trinity
Leland Wicker
W.B. Wicker
West
L1th Street
Clarence Massey
M. ¢. Clark
Anderson Fike
Samuel Scoggan
Howard Fields
Rex
Harley McElroy
Terre Haute
Homer Fisher
Orleans
Bedford Richness
Dan Tofante
Winona
Chas. Burnson
Springville, Issquite Il
Jesse Fender
Buddha
Virgil Buchanan Monday
Homer Steward
Love
Ernest Fisher
Ruth Hays
Elizabeth Dunihue
Williams
Neice
Olive Johnson
Raymond Johnson
Dr. Bruner
Jeffersonville
Pitgue
Blettsville
White Creek
John Haase
Kk. BE. Palmer
Boulder
Colorado
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