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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1915

Page

3

Community Notes From Local Church and Social Visitations

Mrs. Kirby Link is on the sick list. Rev. Fred Reynolds preached here Sunday night. Frank Young returned home from Marengo Tuesday. Karl Talbott and George Link were at Orleans Saturday. T. S. Neideffer and wife were at Mitchell Wednesday. hyer Wright and Fred Howard spent Sunday at home. Sampson Rich of Indianapolis is visiting Sloward Sheets. Sunday church attendance at Sugar Creek. Mrs. Carrie Brewer of Chitty spent the past week with her mother, William J. Trinds, wife and Mrs John Link were at Bedford Thursday. Nellie Sheets and baby returned home from Indianapolis Tuesday. Charles Winds and wife of Satem spent Monday with W. J. Winds and family. Misses Meceie and Julia Hupsucker visited Maggie and Violet Neideffer Sunday. A large crowd attended the Donaldson Caves picnic Saturday. Violet Neideetter spent past week with her sister Mrs Arreit Wicker of Leipsic. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Williams and children visiting her mother at Leesville this week. Homer Beasley and wife Hayden Juynch and family visiting James Ewing and family Sunday.

Community Notes From Eureka Chronicle

Bert Perkins shows steady improvement. Local families visit C. O. Craig and Irene Craig. Union Young Peoples Society plans August 15 meeting at New Union with August 14 social. Shiloh Sunday School to hold Labor Day picnic near Fayetteville with guests invited. Chauncey Babb hosts 32nd birthday reception at home with many relatives. Basket meeting scheduled at Zelwa on August 1. Lova and Hazel Hollowell visit relatives near Fairview.

Union Young Peoples’ Society New Union Hubert Webb Shiloh Sunday School Union Doctor Allen’s Grove Fayetteville Old Union Mt. Carmel Joach

Local residents visit relatives and conduct business

Homer Ferguson of near Silverville came on Monday for business. Mr and Mrs Kern Armstrong spent Sunday with relatives in Bedford. C Johns of Miami Florida was here Saturday on a business trip. Mrs Bess Holmes of Bedford spent Tuesday with Mrs Leota Holmes here. Mr and Mrs Herschell Moore of Bedford were visiting relatives in Popcorn Sunday.

Homer Ferguson Silverville Kern Armstrong Bedford C. Johns Miami Morida Bess Holmes Leota Holmes Mrs. Herschell Moore

Pinhook Notes on Visits and Local Activity This Week

Automobiles fill June scene as residents and visitors move about. Leonard Crawford visits Mrs. Mary Ingle. J T Stipp and son plan car thrashing this week. Many locals travel to Bedford Danville Tunnelton and Indianapolis for family, shopping, and events. Wheat Campaign meeting draws farmers. several families host guests over the weekend.

GOAT RUN Community Notes and Local Visits

Ray Galloway remains a guest of relatives as Curtis Arthur travels to Bedford on business. Numerous family and church visits fill the week from Allen's Creek to Bartlettsville with Sundays spent in worship and a new Sunday school organized at Deckard School. A ball game between the Champs and Red Sox in Bartlettsville ends 6 to 3 in favor of the Red Sox.

Champs Red Sox Bartlettsville

Local Visits Reported Across Towns

Mrs Sue Allen was at Fort Ritner Monday. Henry Simpson was at Bedford. Ruth Scott was at Mitchell Tuesday. Dannie Guthrie and Tom and Oscar Cooper were at Mitchell Monday. Rev Fred Reynolds preached at M Jc Church Sunday. Lawson Mathis visited his parents at Pinhook Sunday. Silva Simpson of Bedford visited here last week. Noble Malott made a business trip to Indianapolis Sunday. Mrs John Williams visited relatives at Fort Ritner Monday. Bessie Worthington is visiting relatives at Mitchell this week.

John Williams Fort Ritner

Local Roundup Clippings From Nineteenth Century Notes

Mrs. Thomas Tumey overcomes paralysis challenge while Ruth McCleery reports progress at school. Nellie Reynolds injures right arm in grapevine swing. visitors attend Baptist assembly in Franklin and a car accident near Bedford bruises several locals. Weddings and visits fill the week with church events, community family news, and an ice cream social at Howard’s School house for Mt Pleasant Sunday School.

Butler family notes Mrs Butler gains strength after Mayo operation

Word from Will Butler in Rochester Minnesota says his mother Mrs Mary Butler is gaining strength daily after her Mayo Hospital operation. He adds Mr and Mrs William Benzel were waiting at their hotel when he returned from a walk and Benzel appeared to be recovering well.

Will Butler Rochester Minnesota Mary Butler Mayo Hospital William Benzel Benzel

Crowds Attend Port William Church and Local Visits

A large crowd attended church in Port William last Sunday night. Ruby Williams visited Mt. Olive. Nelson Hendrickson and family from Bedford are here visiting relatives. John Mundy and family returned to Qolitic after a week with relatives. Rev Settle of Marion will start meetings on August 17. Stephen Inman moves stock from Bedford to the brick store in Port William. Stacia Bowden and Idis Solomon visited Josiah Trueblood’s family near Port William and attended church.

Nelson Hendrickson Bedford Settle Marion Stephen Inman Stacia Bowden Idis Solomon Josiah Trueblood Port William

Sum Of 10000 Is Asked By James S Childers

James S Childers of Lehigh Portland Cement Co asks 10000 dollars in a civil action. The suit seeks repayment or settlement of a disputed financial obligation linked to the construction enterprise. The case file notes the defendant’s role within the industry and pertinent contractual ties.

Man Sues Lehigh Portland Cement for 10000 Damages

James S Childers sues Lehigh Portland Cement Company alleging permanent injuries from a drilling accident at the quarry. He claims power was turned on before the drill was ready, causing a component to strike him in the chest and injure his liver and lungs. Attorney R J L Mellen represents the plaintiff.

Lehigh Portland Cement Company James 8. Childers R. J L. Mellen

Fairview Homecoming Draws Wide Regional Attendance

Miss Isis Kindred as ill. Herman Whitted back at church. Florence Chase returns from Lafayette visit. Mrs. Mary Floyd and children hosted by I. Co. Todd. Home Coming well attended with visitors from Medora Bedford Clear Springs Heltonville and nearby areas. Indiana Conference Supt. W. E. Snider and Rev. S. Hobson led services. seventy four youths led evening service.

S. Hobson Ramsey Ind Edith Myers Deadwood South Dakota Ida Weaver Indianapolis Willis Hobman Lois Spencer Medora Bedford Clear Springs Heltonville W. E. Snider Indiana New Albany

Runaway On Washington Ends With Wagon Escape

A riderless wagon sped away on Washington streets as bystanders watched a tense chase unfold. No injuries were reported and authorities tracked the vehicle to a vacant lot where the team regained control.

Narrow Wagon Wheel Break Sparks Citywide Alarm

Mrs Charles Tumey and her young son escaped serious injury when a wagon wheel came off on Washington avenue near the Whitted store and caused a runaway. A dog under the wagon was killed as the horse ran a short distance before being stopped, drawing much neighborhood excitement.

Charles Tumey Washington Avenue Whitted

Ice Cream Supper For Mt Pleasant Sunday School

An ice cream supper will be held Saturday night August 14 at Odus Wray's for the benefit of Mt Pleasant Sunday School. Everyone is invited to attend.

Odus Wray's Mt. Pleasant

For Sale two sows and pigs by Wiley near Rie

For sale two sows and pigs offered by William Wiley of R R and Co. at one mile north of rie. Includes white two paces.

Wm. Wiley R. R Rie

Farm family heads to Rivervale from Bellmont

Gabriel Aynes a noted farmer from near Bellmont Brown county and his daughter Miss Belle were in the city Wednesday en route to Rivervale to visit the family of his brother John Aynes a well known farmer of the hat section.

Gabriel Aynes Bellmont Brown County Miss Belle Rivervale John Aynes

For Sale Aberdeen Polled Angus Bull

Auction note lists Aberdeen Polled Angus bull for sale from Elza Moore of Bedford R F D No 1L 12 16 17 23 24 wl.

Aberdeen Angus Bull Elza Moore Bedford

Want Cuticle for Grafting Operation

People are asked to donate skin for a grafting operation on Leslie Potter son of Flave Potter. Donors should go to the Potter home on R street between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets Sunday morning between 10 and 11 o'clock to aid in grafting skin after his left leg was burned.

Leslie Potter Flave Potter R Street Thirteenth Fourteenth Streets

Dardanelles Drive and Petrograd Plan Reported by Press

London reports say Teutons plan a spring offensive toward Petrograd while Austro German forces push in the Dardanelles. French St Louis pounded Asiatic batteries. Krithia road fighting continues as Australians advance north with Allied support. German assaults on the Argonne front push French defenses to the brink before counterattacks recapture ground.

London Dardanelles Threu Russia St. Louis Straits Khombar Penins Krithia Grand Duke Riga von Hir Courtland Argonne Lia Font Aux Charmes

May Send Troops to Texas Amid Border Tensions

Washington reports raid and guerrilla fighting near the Texas border. officials say troop movements would be to protect Americans only and not tied to Mexican affairs. Texans along Cameron Hidalgo and Starr counties fear local unrest as armed citizens worry about a regi fight. Also: Ad an alleged secret agent Rakdolph arrested in Florida on charges of entering federal property to obtain defence information. a hearing with secret service agents expected Thursday.

Washington Texas United States Funston Garrison Cameron Tidalgo Starr Fallahasse Fla Au Ordolph Rakdolph McCord Secret Service

Valparaiso Match Report Highlights Player Stein

Valparaiso notes Tad August 1 percent playing time as Robert Stein focuses on key matches amid a tense season. The report emphasizes Stein's role and upcoming fixtures, with local sports observers weighing his impact on the team.

Valpariaso Tad Robert Stein Fousaing Paps Lai

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank Young Kirby Link Fred Reynolds Marengo Karl Talbott and George Link Orleans T. S. Neideffer and Wife Mitchell Hyer Wright Fred Howard Sampson Rich Sugar Creek Carrie Brewer Chitty William J. Trinds John Link Nellie Sheets Charles Winds Satem W. J. Winds Meceie Julia Hupsucker Maggie Violet Neideffer Donaldson Caves Violet Neidetter Mrs Arreit Wicker Leipsic Ralph Williams Leesville Homer Beasley Hayden Juynch James Ewing Family Letha Craig Bert Perkins Noble Craig and Daugher Williams C. O. Craig Roy Pitman Wim. Pitman Irene D. Abbott Grace Gladys Gossett Trinity Chaunecey Babb Sarah Veach Roscoe Sears Fred Callahan Cecil Webb Nova Sears Reugar Quackenbush Neice Calalia Quackenbush Arthur Quackenbush John Vans Mable Webb Eisié Callahan Zelwa O. Ta Mie Naw Lova Hazel Hollowell Mrs. George Spray Fairview Delight Stannard Pinhook J. A. Brooking Leonard Crawford Mary Ingle J. T. Stipp and Son W. H. Crawford Curtis Smith Merle Owensburg Bessie Armstrong Danville J. v. Crawford Robert Brooking and Son Ezza Robert Stevens Rachel Newton Nichols Tunnelton John Hert J. W. Tatem Jessie Craig J. Ot. Crawford L. J. Beavers and Son Elmer W. J. Williams R. A. Myers Jacob Mathis John WW. Mathis Family Sunday Crawford Johson William Chesnut Orval Chanault Sirs James Miller Stanley Kern Minois Mrs. C. M. Brovoking Zade Thomas and Son Tarry W. CL. TP. LA. Club Oolitic Annie Strong Guy Dixon Kenneth Short Bloomington Abert Perring Mrs. Charlotte Short Noble Reynolds Worner Ingle J. T. Stipp Clo Marie Turner Ray Galloway Curtis Arthur Lina Deckard Mrs. Ford Staggs Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Meadows Edgar Southern Sanders Judith Joe Turner Allen’s Creek Edna Turner Edith Turner Chapel Will Aronday Elizabeth Wilson May Morrow Wanda Deckard Ethel Southern Ezra Turner Daniel Turner Ophie Deckard George Smith Peerless Deckard School Larne Meadows Jessie Breubaker Litle Jewell W. Ik. Armstrong Edward Therd John Malott Calvin Bair Bera Brooking John Dixon William Edwards Litte Marjorie Hall Cleo Gray Helen Bair Gus Stannard Mrs. Stannard R. N. Tirey Quincy Short Albert Short Order of Rabbits C. M. Sbrooking Dr. Matlock John Llmer "Beavers W. O. Mitchell Jesse Mitchell C. M. Brooking Ester C. C. Beyers V. C. Beyers Linton Beatrice Bevers David Neideffer Bono Township John Malett Edith Springville Cuddahey Umphreys Illinois Dixon Tessie Geiger New Richmond Norman Station M. Callahan Jacob Henderson Miss Elda Zelma Messrs BP. S. Higman Starley Guthrie W. FE. Mitchell Jane West Panama Exposition Flota Mathis Sue. Allen Henry Simpson Ruth Scott Dannie Guthrie Tom and Oscar Cooper M. Jc Lawson Mathis Silva Simpson Noble Malott Bessie Worthington Neeumre Ruth McCleery Thomas Tumey Mabel Borders of Oelitic W. H. McCleery Nellie Reynolds Helen Beatrice Airs C. W. Deckard Dr. Collins the Baptist Church Chas. Herring Kairyland Irene Goodman Goldin Watson Zilla Owens Franklin Indiana Baptist Assembly Elijah Tumney Sherman Callahan Frank Lewis James Burch Neile Brinegar Melvin Lodge Pauline Schafer Effie Dixon Jed Therd Noble Reynolds and Wife R. N. Dixon Wpinhook Frank Martin The Christian Church May Newland Mort Allen Belle Guthrie Blaine D. Guthrie Ben McClintock Mollie Flinn Ft. Ritner Tom Homer Symerton, Ul Jean Cavetown Thomas Faris Goldie Jackson Henry Dowling Ellen Wilcox Everett Case Bert Wright Grant Wright Esiia John Johnston Gertrude Cooper Aldridge Louisville Bots Johnston Howard's School House Butler Othe Bowden Ruby Williams Mt. Olive John Mundy Qolitic James S. Childers of High Portland Cement Co Artie Holiman Miss Isis Herman Whitted Florence Chase Lafayette Mary Floyd Ers Louisville Conseritory Elusive Music School Hare Tony Louisville Conservatory of Music Advange Petrogh Petrograd Dvinsk Presse Teutons War Department Gen. Funston Arreyl
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