Marriage on stage seals union of Cummings and Blevins
Walter Cummings and Lula Blevins wed Saturday night on the Mac Taff Stock Company stage after a show doubleheader. The couple will reside in Bedford and received a fifty dollar wedding gift from Charles A. Taff. Both are popular young locals with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Cumings
Lula Blevins
Mac- Taff Stock Company
J. J. Smith
Charles A.taff
Mac Taff Stock Company
Cummings
Bedford
France weary of Americans says Illinois representative
Representative King of Illinois, back from six weeks in Europe, declares Americans have worn out their welcome in France. He cites hostile sentiment, calls for rapid return home, and argues the United States should withdraw from European affairs and avoid dictating how others live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Lb. CO
France
King
Illinois
Purnell
Indiana
Mr. King
Brest
America
Coblentz
Army of Occupation
Vollerviikun
League of Natons
Theen
United States
Europe
Edwards Child Dies in Tulsa After Brief Illness
Mary Catherine Edwards six months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar W Edwards former Bedford residents died at their Tulsa Oklahoma home Sunday July 24 after a brief illness Henry Campbell returns from Indianapolis to visit his mother Mrs Ace Campbell and wife with others in the Bightecats stress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Catherine
Oscar W. Edwards
Bedford
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Henry Campbell
Indianapolies
Tfrs
Ace Campbell
Bedford Power to Build 50 Foot Dam Apron at Williams
Bedford Power Company at Williams plans a fifty foot concrete apron across the river dam to reduce log wear and protect fishing grounds. The project includes a longer sluice way and additional improvements expected to begin immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Power Company
Williams
Eightieth Birthday Anniversary Of James N Todd In Heltonville
Relatives and friends gathered at the home of James N. Todd a retired farmer in Heltonville on Sunday to celebrate his 80th birthday with a large dinner. Guests included Thos A Todd prominent Bloomington grocer, Mrs John Dodds of Indianapolis, Mr and Mrs Todd’s son and daughter and granddaughter Ruth Robison of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Todd
Heltonville
Todd
Ruth Robison
Indianapolis
Cutting Affray Ends With Jail And Hospital Stay
Robert Helton jailed Sunday night after a fight in the city’s north side. His brother Otto Helton taken to Dunn Hospital severely slashed. The dispute began over a ball game. Otto seeks mercy for Robert as charges may be assault and battery. Homer Bates fined $1 and costs for provoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Helton
Otto Helton
Dunn Hospital
Homer Bates
Henderson Reunion At Ragsdale's Grove
The Henderson reunion will be held at Ragsdale's Grove in Heltonville on Sunday August 17 1919. Relatives and friends of the Henderson family are invited to attend with baskets of food and spend the day together in a joyful gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Ragsdale’s Grove
Heltonville
Bedford Fans Travel to Cincinnati for Ball Game
One train carried 125 Bedford fans from Bedford to Cincinnati on Sunday to watch Bill Rariden play. Conductor Charlie Marley and engineer Black led the trip. Black’s father helped launch the line and once supervised an engine in early railroad work near Rivervale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Cincinnati
Bill Rariden
Charlie Marley
Thos Murray
Black
Marley
Seymour
Ohio and
Mississippi
Rivervale
Indian Creek Township 1919 Expenditures and Taxes
The trustee of Indian Creek Township Lawrence County announces the Advisory Board meeting on September 5 1919 at 2 p m to set expenditures and tax levies for 1919. Totals show expenditures 9791 66 and total tax 12 1 cents per hundred dollars with breakdowns for Township Local Tuition Special School Road Poor taxes and credit adjustments. Net taxable property 522600 with 329 polls. John R Smith Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek Township
Lawrence County
John R. Smith
Shanswick Township
Bedford
Guthrie
Schoolshouse of School District
C.M. Henderson
Court Dismisses Assault Case In Police Court
Thomas Canaris of the Greek Shining parlor faced assault and battery charges against Charles Rhodes a colored bay in police court Tuesday but the prosecution found no grounds and the case was passed. Dr A J McDonald departed Monday for Evansville on business with that city Elis order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Canaris
Charles Rhodesia Colored
A. J. McDonald
Evansville
The
Elis Order of
City
KILLED BY MULE KICK HONOR TOPIC
B J Smiley cousin of Dr R M Smiley of this city was accidentally killed in South Dakota when a mule kicked him. Body taken to Omaha for burial. Former Worthington resident longtime mule buyer in Daviess county. Headquarters at Barnett's barn. Washington Democrat reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Smiley
R. M. Smiley
Washington
Daviess County
South Dakota
Omaha
Neb
Worthington
Indianapolis
Barnett
Washington Democrat
Monon Extra 678 Derailed Refrigerator Car at Orleans
A Monon Extra 678 freight derailed a refrigerator car at Orleans on Monday, caused by a broken axle. The wreck blocked no main delays as the house track rerouted trains and a Bloomington wrecker aided clearance. Local visits accompany the accident scene as residents resume routine travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon Extra
Orleans
Bloomington
Allied Service Club Seeks Bedford City Support
Ex service men form The Allied Service Club in Bedford Lease rooms from Stone City Club to create a home for veterans in Lawrence County. Over fifty members have joined, with plans to refine the space and invite broader participation, aiming to enroll all former service members within a year. Initiation and dues are set to be affordable and may be adjusted as membership grows. The letter requests the mayor’s views and promises a published reply in Monday’s paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Allied Service Club
Stone City Club
Lawrence County
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Cox Estate
In the Lawrence Circuit Court Sept term 1919 the administrator J L Sullivan filed final settlement for Burgess Cox deceased. A hearing is set for Sept 9 1919 requiring heirs creditors or legatees to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk John R Andrews Boruff & Boruff Attorneys for Estate dated Aug 6 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess Cox
Lawrence
J. L. Sullivan
Circuit Court
John’ R
Notice of Administration for John Williams Estate
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Isaac WN Dumona as Administrator of the estate of John Williams deceased. The estate is declared solvent and Atbest Jelds serves as attorney. Auguste
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
John Williams
Tate
Isaac WN. Dumona
Atbest Jelds
Augowse
Proposed Expenditures and Tax Levies for 1920
The Advisory Board at the September 2 1919 meeting in Bedford lays out Shawswick Township budget. Total expenditures 47997 with township 0.04 tax rate and town tuition 19000 plus special school 17670, road tax 0.03 and 0.04, interest bond fund 0.25, overall tax 1.61 per hundred dollars. W E Alexander trustee notes.
Expenditures and Tax Levies for Guthrie Township 1919
Trustee C M Henderson of Guthrie Township Lawrence County announces the advisory board will meet September 2, 1919 at 10 am to approve expenditures and levies totaling 11357.60 with taxes 1.36 per hundred. Valuation of lands 864530 and 214 polls. Local and special school taxes outlined.
Notice of Final Settlement in Stoessel Estate
Lawrence Circuit Court sets September 9 1915 for examination of executrix Water Stoessel final account and vouchers in the estate of J George Stoessel deceased. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause if any why the accounts should not be settled. John R Andrews Clerk. Dated August 1 1919. August 8 w2 c
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. George Stoessel
Lawrence
John R. Andrews
Lawrence County Court Names Duncan Estate Administrator
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County appoints Clay W. Duncan as administrator of the estate of Robert S. Duncan deceased. Robt. N. Palmer serves as attorney for the estate. The notice is dated 20S0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
Robert S. Duncan
Clay W. Duncan
Robt
N. Palmer
Lawrance County Circuit Court Notice of Executrix
Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana hears probate of the last will of George W Gilstrap deceased. Susie E Speer appointed executrix with W E Clark as attorney. Case details indicate status and dates for proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
George W. Gilstrap
Susie E. Speer
W. E. Clark
Estate of Charles A. Schaefer in Lawrence County
Circuit Court in Lawrence County handles the estate of Charles A. Schaefer who is deceased. The estate is presented as solvent with Otto J. Schaefer as Administrator. Robert L. Mellen serves as attorney. July so wee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
Charles A. Schaefer
Otto J. Schaefer
Robert L. Mellen
Notice to Non-Residents in Lawrence County Court Case
In the Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1919 Charles R. McPike et al file a complaint to quiet title to land in Lawrence County Indiana against Edward Barkley and many heirs and assigns. The notice directs all defendants to appear September 18 1919 at Bedford Indiana or default will be entered. Also Mary C Lewis sues to quiet title to land in Lawrence County. Also estate matter Ada I Johnson final settlement set for September 9 1919 with heirs creditors or legatees to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lawrence County
Indiana
Charles R. McPike
Martha E. McPike
Mary C. Lewis
Sarah Owens
Amelia Sears
Marion Sears
George Brinegar
Devi Bees
Mariah Brinegar
Isaac Brinegar
Silvine Brinegar
Lottie Brinegar
Jessie Brinegar
Amanda Sears
Ed Brinegar
Mary Brinegar
Malinda Brinegar
Matilda Brine- Bar
Tom Lewis
John Etter
Rufus Etter
Stephen Etter
Susan M. Brinegar
Abraham Runnex
Susie Brinegar
Lorinda Brinegar
William Starr
Luther. C. Brinegar
Amanda Brinegar
Adaline Brinegar
Jessie L.brinegar
State of
Lawrence Circuit
Bedford
John R. Andrews
R. L. Mellen
Mrs Davern Visited Indianapolis With Her Parents
Mrs. Mary Davern of Indianapolis is in town to visit her parents Mr Shean and Taek Cree Mes. The report notes the visit occurred on a Saturday, with several days spent in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Davern
Indianapolis
A Shean
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Leesville
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Jesse Dowling
I. E. Grigsby
Ernest Graham
Lapel
Ind
Ernest Gra
the City OF
Shawswick Township
County
Edward Barkley
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Edward ‘Barkley
Ed‘ward Barkley
Polly Barkley
James Culley
Elizabeth Culley
Daniel McCoy
Benjamin Brinegar
Brinegar
John Brinegar
Polly Ann Brinegar
Polly
Ann Brinegar
Joe Brinegar
Luther
Amy Brinegar
Maggie Donnells
Donnells
John T. Brinegar
Henry Brinegar
Betsie Brinegar
Frank Brinegar
Frank — Brinegar
James Brinegar
Alice
J. Mary Blackburn
Ann Dowling
Mose Dowling
William Brinegar
William
Mary Shuart
William Shuart
Elmira
Tipton
Elmira Tipton
Sue Denny
Robert Denny
Giles
Giles Brinegar
Ann Owens
Ike Day
Ada I. Johnson
Lawrence Circuit Court
Olive L. ‘Johnson
Ada 1. Johnson
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