Damages Sought in Western Union Delay Suit
Frank Stonaker of Western Union Telegraph Co. seeks 100 damages in Lawrence Circuit Court alleging delayed message delivery. He says a February 25 message from Bedford Iowa to Dennis Iowa was not promptly delivered and the company failed to notify him of the delay as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stonaker
Lawrence
Western Union Elerrand Company
Bedford
Dennis
al Pella
Iowa
Farewell Surprise Party For Milton Nicholas Home Farewell
A farewell surprise party was given Thursday evening at the Nicholas home south of the city in honor of Mr and Mrs Milton Nicholas who plan to move to Indianapolis the first of September. The event opened with song reading and prayer, followed by ice cream and cake. Many neighbors attended including Mr and Mrs Joseph Lovell Harve McLaughlin Weaver Dodd Bureh Zeak Bright Dodd and others. The couple received best wishes for happiness in their new home. A separate item reports Homer Hyde’s arrest for intoxication and provoking others on Sixteenth Street leading to a police court appearance and a $22 fine and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Nicholas
Annie Jenkins
Ruth
Joseph Lovell
Harve McLaughlin
J. S. Weaver
Hugh Dodd
Francis
Thomas
Charlie Clampitt
C. W. Bureh
Lora
James Zeak
Richard Bright
John Dodd
Carrie Tirey
Bannister Dollie
Frank Dodd
A. N. Thomas
G. HH. Paxsons Linn Heywood
John Faris
Mrs. Nicholas
Indianapolis
Hyde
John Will Hudson
Marshmallow and Wienie Feast At Armstrong Cabin
A camping party chaperoned by Mr and Mrs William Murphie enjoyed a Friday night at Armstrongs Cabin with marshmallows and wieners around a fire. Attendees from this city included Fred Southers Henry Pearson Jr Wayne Armstrong Charles Strout Price Patton and Earl Cornwell of Mitchel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Murphie
Armtrong’s
Cabn
Merrs
Fred Southers
Henry Pearson Jr
Wayne Armstrong
Charles Strout
Price Patton
Earl Cornwell
Mitchel
Seven Year Old Ferguson Child Injured In Accident
Myr the seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Ferguson of 12th Street fell from a veranda Saturday afternoon and stabbed by a knife blade. The knife pierced just below the left eye with serious wound raised doubt about sight. Prominent farmer and timber buyer from Zelma transacted business in the city Friday. Jake Henderson, a well known pioneer, and Mr and Mrs John Terrell, longtime residents near Norris were mentioned in report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
Harry Ferguson
Isant 12Th ‘Street
Varanda
Zelma
Jake Henderson
Askew iDelegate Attends Spokane Eagles Encampment
Harry Askew delegates to the Spokane Washington Grand Aerie Convention of Eagles. He meets former Bedfordites including Edward Ragsdale Bob Wicker Joseph Accam and families. He expects to visit Seattle Medford Oregon and see local families before returning home via the southern route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Maletti
A Lot But Not Quite Forgotten Was Shooting Affair On North Street
Silvey Matlock confessed to shooting Thomas Barton’s dog on North Street over a year ago. He claimed the dog attacked him and held his trouser leg, and he offered witnesses to support the claim the dog was vicious. Barton postponed prosecution and Matlock was lectured on the evils of shooting dogs. Mrs Newkirk traveled to Weltonville to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvey Matlock
Thomas Barton
North Street
Matlock
Barton
Electric Light Plant Nears Completion in Mitchell
The electric light plant under construction at Mitchell is nearly finished and will be ready for use in the coming week to illuminate the cement city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Little Cement
Property at Public Square Sold in Commissioners Sale
The Rawling property at the northwest corner of Public Square was sold at a commissioners sale with court approval. The total brought in was $50,600. The Citizens National Bank bought the corner building for $29,000, occupying it and the Rawlins home. Mrs. A C Voris and J R Voris purchased two store rooms and adjacent vacant ground for $30,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizen's Trust Company
Rawling
Wifteanth
J Streets
Citizens National Bank
Bank
Rawlins
A. C. Voris
J. RR. Voris
Train Load of Fine Otom From Hoosier Quarry
A Southeastern Railway train carried a load of dark stone from the Hoosier Quarry at Oolitic this morning. Mrs. Edward Donica traveled to Heltonville to visit the Helton family for a few days. Mrs. Cyntha Ann Brown of Burns City returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs. James Portner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Hoosier
Oolitic
Edward Donica
Heltonville
A.P. Helton
Cyntha Ann Brown
Burns City
James Portner
Clyde Allen Injured in Hay Wagon Accident East of City
Clyde Allen of Guthrie Creek, east of the city, suffered a severe hay wagon accident Tuesday while repairing the frame. The wagon toppled, crushing his head and face and severing his nose. Dr. Mattox treated him. he was dressed and reported improving and doing nicely Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Allen
Guthrie Creek
Death of Olin T Vestal Reported in Bloomfield News
Olin T Vestal was killed July 28 near Towell Arkansas while boarding a slowly backing caboose. A truck passed over him after a fall and crushing injury. he died fifteen minutes later. Vestal had long served the Monon railroad and Bedford yard master duties in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin T. Vestal
Towell
Ark
Memphis, Tenn
Cotton Belt ‘Road
Fie
Vestal
Monon Railroad
3B. & BR
Ile
Monon
Bedford
Bloomfield News
Parry McCart Named Chief of Monon Railway Legal Dept
Perry McCart a noted attorney from Isoli has been appointed chief of the Monon Railway legal department and will begin duties in September. He will relocate from Paoli to Chicago for the Monon law offices, with a five figure salary. McCart is a University of Tennessee law graduate and has practiced in Orange County since age thirty two, with cases in Chicago St Louis Louisville and eastern courts. The Orleans Examiner notes increasing railroad legal challenges demand top talent. Orange County celebrants extend best wishes on his rise and new role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parry McCart
Isoli
Monon Railway
Paoli
Chicago
Monon Law
Orleans Examiner
Interstate Commerce Commissions
McCart
Orleans
Perry McCart
Lee
University of Tennessee
Tie
Orange County
St. Louis
Louisville
Kurrie
Monon
Perry
Farmers Cooperative Picnic in Bel tonville Aug 21
The Farmers Cooperative Insurance Association of Lawrence Monroe and Jackson Counties will hold its regular annual picnic and business session at Ragsdale's Grove near Beltonville on Saturday August 21. Everyone invited to bring dinners and enjoy the day. A. W. Stone travels to New York on business. Mrs. Cora Archer and children visit Indian Springs. Mrs. Helen Chastine's mother to visit. Mrs. Herman Cox hosts guest Myrtie Sheeks from Padford. Bloomington Telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Farmers Co-operative
Nsur‘ance Association
Lawrence Monroe
Jackson Counties
Ragsdale’s Grove
Beltonville
Cora Archer
Indian Springs
Ellen Chastine
Herman Cox
West Kirkrwood
Myrtie Sheeks
Padford
Bloomingteon
Dr W A McDowell Dies in Iola Kansas at 74
Parks McDowell received word of the death of his brother Dr W A McDowell at his Iola Kansas home last Sunday. A former Lawrence County resident, he lived near Springville at birth and left in 1886 to practice medicine in Iola. He is survived by his widow three sons two daughters his brother Parks and several other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks McDowell
W. A. McDowell
Iola
Kansas
McDowell
Lawrence County
Tie
Springville
Heetin All Day Basket Meeting at Pleasant Run Church
A community basket meeting is set for Sunday August 15 1915 at Pleasant Run M E church. Rev J W Eller will preach in the morning and Rev Leach in the afternoon inviting everyone to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant ‘Run M. IW
Eiverybody
J. W. Eller
Leach
Heltonville couples obtain marriage licenses
Herman Butcher and Hilda Newkirk both of Heltonville have marriage licenses issued. Clarence McCain of Bedford and Lola Pearl Peyton of Bedford also received licenses. The Arm strong party, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. William Murellc, camped at Armstrong's Cabin and plan to break camp and return home tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Butcher
Heltonville
Hilda Newkirk
Clarence McCain
Bedford
Lola Pearl Peyton
Joseph Armstrong
William Duncan
Tyre Bowman
Armstrong
William Murellc
Or ail Chaney May Die Following Accident Friday
Oral Chaney a young man employed as section hand on the Monon B and B Branch near Springville was injured when a handcar derailed among weeds. He suffered deep gashes to the head and leg injuries with possible internal trauma. Dr McDonald, the company surgeon, rushed to his side after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oral Chaney
Monon B. & B
Springville
Chaney
Art
McDonald
Mitchells Issue Invitations for Daughter's Nuptials
Mr and Mrs Samuel E Mitchell invite guests to the marriage of their daughter Josephine to Mr Joseph Houston Campbell at the country home south of the city on Sunday afternoon August 15. After the ceremony the couple will reside in a new bungalow on West Eighteenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel E. Mitchell
Josephine
Joseph Houston Campbell
West Eighteenth Street
Potts Reels In 33-Pound Catfish In Strong Fishing Spell
Thomas Potts returned from a William trip with a 33 pound catfish described as proof of top fishing in spots not overfished. A daughter named John Riley arrived Friday to East 12th street born to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Rutherford. William Chesnut of Springville visited relatives in the city Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Potts
William Saturday
Potts
J. R. Rutherford
John Riley
East 12Th Street
William Chesnut
Springville
Lawrence County Jail Nears Empty as Two Inmates Remain
Sheriff reports Lawrence County jail holds two prisoners an alleged wife deserter and a drunk both with ample space. He notes the jail is as near empty as it has been in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Sitter
Marriage of Clarence McCain and Lula Pearl Peyton
Valet Clarence McCain and Lula Pearl Peyton, both of this city, were married Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock by Justice Allott in his office on J street. They will reside in this city. Peter J. Barnett of Ft Ritner, an aged Civil War veteran past his 80th milestone, visited the city Friday en route to Vincennes to see his nephew Riley Barnard’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence McCain
Lula Pearl Peyton
Justice Allott
J Street
McCain
Peter J. Barnett
Ft. Ritner
Vincennes
Riley Barnard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uamages
Western
Union Telegraph Co
Homer Hyde
Mr. and
Mrs. Milton Nic
Fromer Slyde
Sixteenth Street
Mr. Winger
Woodruff
Mace
Wate
Ithe Sub-Committee of Safety and Ficiency of the
Southeastern
Mnoul
Victor
Harry
Deck McPike
Peerless
John Terrell
Near
Norin de
Harry Askew
iDelegate
Spokane
Bedfordites
Seattle
North
Laura Newkirk
Y Weltonville, Briday
Commissioners Sale
Bloomfield
News
Nsurange Company
A. W. Stone
New York
Hola
Kas
Rence
Honea
King's
Lucinda Faubion
Fairview’ Cemetery
T. E. Faubion
East 14Th Street
Fairview
King's Daughters
First
M. I. Church
Newland Farnae
Lenora Newland
Twe
Gass
Florence Similly
Bessie M. Guthrie
Christina
Madeline Kruehten
Leah Greene
Ruth McDowell
Hazel Cline
Osa McDowell
Mithel H. Mann
ANG
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!