Elks National Commission Inspects Felden Fields Site
The Elks National Commission for the national flame project returned from French Lick to inspect Felden Fields as a potential site. Vice President Fields General Pass Agt Frank Reed and others visited Mitchell and Dark Hollow, with a luncheon and a special train ride.
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Elks
Felden Fields
French Lick
Ciiy
Ne. 6
Fields
Gen. Pass
Frank Reed
Dark Hollow
Commission
Mitchell
Birthday celebration for Dinah giver old Solden
A birthday dinner was held at the residence of Gis oT Mound Mrs. JT Helmes 1510 Wes Gill street with invited relatives and friends. The gathering included many names and families from the area and concluded with a bountiful dinner and well wishes for many more happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmes
Wes
Gil Street
Herar
Shilo
Donald Allissis
Hattie
Blakely
Win
Morrow
Peth Street
Ysaul
Gowen
Tnndianapolis
Dnd
Gland Scogagan
Enaing Matthews
Berniece
Needmore
Mroandvies
Reed Plackburn
Peless
Diez D Blackburn
Tiarrs Williams
Needpiore
Noble Sellars
Ithel
Danits
Seree Pearte
Tre Bo Stone
Highland Park Children
Jode
Eimina Matthews
Leva Stone
Blanche Scogean
Mina Morrow
Mabel Tolmes
Ton
Birthday Gathering for Joseph Taylor Held at Parish Home
A gathering at Mer and Mrs. Richard Parish in Ohe on Sunday August 10 celebrated Joseph Taylor’s birthday. Relatives from Bedford joined including Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Parish and others, with a noon dinner, music, and socializing. Cards from Dr. J. V. Freeland and Frances report a pleasant stay in Colorado Springs.
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Mer
Richard Parish
Ohe
Joseph
Taylor
From
Bedford
Lewis
Adis
Daugher Lois
Mars
Lawrence
Davehiter
Everett Corbin
Cora Parish
Troy Fiedford
Orleans
J. V. Freeland
Frances
Colorado Springs
Col
Trained Handling of Wild Animals by Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus
Article explains strict obedience essential for training wild beasts with Hagenbeck Wallace Shows. It recounts trainer Ernest Albers nearly losing his life after an animal’s illness and refusal, noting risk in keeping eyes on many felines and the need for calm dominance. World’s greatest wild animal collection to perform in Bedford Friday August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Albers
Herr Albers
Ivery
Bedford
Booster breaks ankle in 11th inning loss at Athletic Park
In an 11 inning game the Lutz team defeated the Athletics 9 to 4 after a seventh inning accident sidelined Booster who slid into second base and broke his ankle. Denny’s strong pitching, Struble Akers and Booster’s defense highlighted the contest as Keppley subbed at short and misplays allowed two late runs.
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Athletics
Lutz
Booster
Keppley
E. Pontricth
Akers
Bierline
Denny
Lewis
Fletcher
Cox
Hess
Hardy
Bunny
Bunn
Struble
Mrs J Donnelly Hosts Thimble Party at Cumberland Flats
Mrs J Donnelly entertained friends Friday at 9 Cumberland Plats for a Thimble party on the porch. Guests included Mrs John Owens Mrs Frederick Mrs W A Wilson Mrs Harry Maston Mrs Smith of Cincinnati Mrs J R Pearson Mrs J W Falt and Mrs Ida Baldwin mother to Mrs Baldwin.
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J. Donnelly
Cumberland Plats
John Owens
Frederick
W. A. Wilson
Harry Maston
Smith
Cincinnati
J. R. Pearson
J. W. Falt
Ida Baldwin
Farm Machinery at Indiana Fair Opens with Large Exhibit
The Indiana state fair for the week of September 8 includes about forty acres of farm machinery. Demonstrations will show how devices reduce physical labor and boost output in fields, orchards, homes, dairies and barns. The tractor engines lead exhibits with plowing on a thirty-acre tract and electric milking systems will operate to save time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Aged Nan David G. Douglas Dies at Home
Heltonville resident David G. Douglas aged 78 passed away Saturday at his home. He was a longtime member of the community and leaves behind a widow and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Pride Over the Result Of a Hunt Gets Joseph Route Into Trouble
A hunter named Joseph faces trouble with game wardens after celebrating a successful hunt. Officials questioned the hunt's legality and whether permits were in order. The incident prompts a review of hunting regulations and enforcement actions.
Beal Ffn HW Ul Dinner Party
Mrs. I Is Railsback hosted a well appointed dinner party Saturday evening at her West 16th street home in honor of Mrs. Brown nee Mayme Railsback of St Louis. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Bert Railsback and Mr. and Mrs Horace Railsback and son.
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I. Is. Railsback
West 16Th Street
Brown
Mayme Railsback
St. Joouis
Bert. Railsback
Horace Railsback
Chas. Smith
Chas. Harris
New Philadelphia
Ohio
Chas.Harris
Wm. J. Benzel
Wm. F. Benzel
Richard
Chas. Ebert
Denny Worthington
Clifford Knight
Mississippi
Chas. Knight
Son
William
Death of 5 Year Old David G. Douglas at Heltonville
After a fourteen week illness the young boy David G. Douglas of Heltonville died Saturday at 2 o clock. He endured heart trouble and his death was momentarily expected. He lived his entire life in Heltonville. Six children survive with family in nearby towns Bloomington Ohio Muncie Indiana and Heltonville.
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David G. Douglas
Heltonville
Mr. Douglas
Letonville
Bloomington
Ohio
Muncie
Ind
Hunting Without License Leads to Fine in Iseminger Court
Joseph Route challenged by a local railway crowd after showing a bag of squirrels. Deputies Gleason and Cannon, nearby, questioned his hunting license. Route admitted guilt at Justice Iseminger's court, paying 18 dollars and 30 cents in fines and costs.
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Joseph
Iseminger
Steel Injury at Shea & Donnelly Mill
Joe Plumer was struck by flying steel at the Shea and Donnelly mill Friday. A pea sized particle embedded in flesh. Dr Merrill Simpson removed the steel Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Plumer
Shea & Donnelly
Merrill Simpson
Thumb Almost Amputated at Southeastern Shops
Lawrence Mickles almost lost the end of his right thumb Saturday while operating a shearing machine at Southeastern shops. His thumb was caught in the guard and Dr Merrill Simpson provided medical attention.
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Lawrence Mickles
W.O.T.U Meeting Sets Aug 19 Visit and Aug 21 Day
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held a Friday afternoon meeting with strong attendance. Plans were made for an Aug 19 public meeting headlined by State President Mrs. Culla J. Wayinger. Aug 21 is Visitors Day statewide, urging five calls by each member to recruit new supporters. The program included Woman's Suffrage progress and commentary on opposition by liquor interests and the vine theory.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Culla J. Wayinger
Local social notes from Campbellsburg area travel and visits
Residents and visitors list short trips and host gatherings across Campbellsburg White Creek and nearby towns. Names include Mr and Mrs Chas Leudtke, Mrs Bessie Dodds, Mrs C A Allen, Ben King, Nanny Attkisson, Chas Harris, Mrs Chas Ebert, Hester Bridwell, Paul King, John Woodruff, Emma and Malinda Hartman, Fred Haverly and families. Trips span Bedford Indianapolis Louisville Pittsburgh Orleans and Terre Haute with family visits and jobs noted in local papers.
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Ben King
Bedford
Campbellsburg
Honor Guests Round Of Social Affairs Given Misses Helen Baugh And Anna Jones
Miss Helen Baugh and Miss Anna Jones of California were honored guests at a social round attended by prominent local and visiting figures. Hostesses hosted the gathering with introductions and cordial conversations, highlighting social and cultural ties.
Dwellings Planned on West 16th Street in Huron
James Wigley of Huron has purchased the old Holcombe property on West 16th Street from Henry Snow for 33000 cash. Ten building lots remain with Wigley planning six new rental houses while he occupies the existing house. Hannigan Chesnut arranged the deal.
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James Wigley
Huron
Henry Snow
Holcombe
West 16Th Street
Wigley
Hannigan Chesnut
Little Folks Slumber Party Hosted by Gunns
Misses Helen and Craigie Gunn hosted a informal slumber party Saturday night with several neighborhood girls attending. A delicious breakfast was served Sunday morning by Mrs. Gunn.
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Helen
Craigie Gunn
Mrs. Gunn
Bedford Village Atmosphere Tied to Police Court Reports
Police court reports from Bedford show a persistent air of intoxication in the dry town. The Seymour Democrat notes the atmosphere suggests drinking despite the ban, reflecting ongoing enforcement concerns and community sentiment.
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Bedford
Seymour
Democrat
Pasadena Guests Attend The City Theater Party
Miss Helen Baugh and Miss Anna Jones of Pasadena were honored guests at several social events in town. A Stone City Opera House theater party chaperoned by Mrs. S. L. Keach featured eight young ladies with Misses Baugh and Jones among the group. Mrs. Thomas Underwood hosted a six o’clock dinner on South O Street in their honor, with garden flower decorations.
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Helen Baugh
Anna Jones
Pasadena
California
S. T. ZoNman
L Street
Hobson
Bloomington
Laura Hobson
Indianapolis
Stone City Opera House
S. L. Keach
Hoover's
Beryl Foster
Mary Tech
Marguerite Austin
Ruth Alexander
Marriage Licenses Granted in Lawrence and Nearby Counties
Tra Leonard Mickels of Lawrence county marries Phoebe E. McPike of Lawrence county. Ernest Buher of Bedford weds Wil liam Louise Ambler of Bedford. Samuel W. Dugan of Huron unites with Mary E. Martin of Mitchell.
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Tra Leonard Mickels
Lawrence County
Phoebe E. McPike
Ernest Buher
Bedford
William Louise Ambler
Samuel W. Dugan
Huron
Mary E. Martin
Mitchell
Bedford Woman Notified by Father’s Death at Noon
Mrs. Carrie Wright of Bedford was summoned here at noon today by the death of her father, John Stipp, as reported by the Bloomington World.
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Carrie Wright
Bedford
John Stipp
Bloomingston World
Bloodhounds Called From Bedford to Gladys Indiana
Robert Owens and his blood hounds were summoned Saturday from Bedford to Gladys near Corydon to aid in an unspecified crime inquiry. The party traveled by car provided by Strout garage, marking a second such call from that vicinity to Owens in this city.
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Robert Owens
Gladys
Ind
Corydon
Owens
Strout
Miss Sarah Gillan Visits Sister at Cumberland Flats
Miss Sarah Gillan arrived Saturday to visit her sister Mrs. Harry Easton and the Easton family at Cumberland Flats.
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Sarah Gillan
Harry Easton
Cumberland Flats
Lawrence County Marriages Feature Cooper Miers Dugan Marsh
Harley E. Cooper of Lawrence county marries Agnes L. Miers of Lawrence. Samuel W. Dugan of Mitchell weds Mary E. Marsh of Mitchell.
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Harley E. Cooper
Lawrence County
Agnes L. Miers
Samuel W. Dugan
Mitchell
Mary E. Marsh
Local Social Highlights Amid Weekend Travels
Bloomington resident Miss Doris Reed joins Mr and Mrs Robert Reed on West 16th street as visitors and guests dot the hometown scene. Far and wide travelers include Elder J W Prather of Salem voyaging to Mountain Springs and Elizabeth Surpz of Louisville visiting the Dunihues in Bloomington. West Baden Springs is a popular stop as Mr and Mrs Wm Benzel and Mr and Mrs Louis Seczeepansky spent Sunday there with Evansville and Mammoth Cave trips noted. An assortment of relatives and friends travel between Orleans Seymour Martinsville and Smithville while Rev M C Clark preaches in Fayetteville and returns home.
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Doris Reed
Bloomington
Robert Reed
West 16Th Street
Wm. J. Benzel
Louis Seczeepansky
West Baden Springs
Bloomington Cranking Cars Causes 26 Arm Breaks
Seymour Democrat reports in Bloomington over the past two years twenty six men suffered broken arms while cranking their automobiles.
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Bloomington
Seymour
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