15 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
1
The International News Service reports Washington that Admiral Kolchak, chosen by the Paris Peace Conference to head a stable Russian government, has failed utterly as his forces near annihilation.
The Senate Foreign Relations committee voted unanimously to accept President Wilsons invitation to confer at the White House on the treaty. Wilson states nothing he says will be confidential and may be revealed.
Four militia battalions guard Keystone Plant as authorities and strikers end a day and night clash. Guns, clubs and dynamite were used with four injured seriously.
Mt. Clemens August 14 The Ford Tribune libel suit went to the jury at ten this forenoon. A verdict is expected late today.
John Short, 60, a former Bedford mechanic, died Monday night at his Lawrenceville home from heart trouble. He leaves a wife and six children. James and Mrs Henderson head for Lawrenceville after the loss that touches the Hendersons of North T Street. Kenneth Stone, recently discharged from the U S Marines, has returned home. Lawrence Circuit Court records reveal Guy Kindred seeking divorce and child custody from Lizzie Kindred, with accusations of adultery and a claim to household goods.
Monon northbound extra 525 derailed at the 14th street sidetrack entrance early Thursday. No traffic delay occurred and the locomotive was moved back onto the rails without a wrecker being required.
The last will and testament of John Owens dated January 9, 1919 and witnessed by Ross O. Carter Earl R. Gabbert and Mrs Cora Carter was recorded in the county clerk’s office. Debts to be paid and $1 to each of daughters and sons Susie Tilberry Sallie Murray William Owens James F Owens and Robert Owens. John Wesley Owens of Bedford named executor without bond.
Funeral services for Dr Harry Emery will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 from his father John G Emery’s home on K street. Rev Andres will officiate and burial will follow at Green Hill.
Bedford to host the largest Homecoming and Barbecue for Soldiers Sailors and Marines from World War I with a city county effort. Labor Day events center on a noon spread and old time games and sports at Kramer’s Woods near Sixteenth Street. Committees under FE W Montgomery organize publicity ways and means and entertainment with local officials and community leaders.
Damaged vehicle incident noted at the corner of Thirteenth and L Streets near the B and O S W branch in the city. Load arrival and vision references appear in a single transit context on a Thursday.
A two story brick block in West Baden burned from the basement starting at 8 o clock Tuesday morning. Families on the second floor narrowly escaped as stairs were cut off by flames. The owner is Mrs. Lewis Grigsby. Loss estimated at 25 000 with small insurance. Homestead Hotel across the street lost 2 000 in plate glass. Origin of the fire unknown.
Harry Quackenbush of the Shea Donnelly stone mill was struck by a piece of flying steel on Monday. He underwent an operation Wednesday evening at Dunn hospital to remove the fragment. The wound is improving but he will miss several days of work.
The annual Henderson reunion will be held next Sunday at Ragsdale's grove in Heltonville. Many Bedford residents are regular attendees, making the event well attended.
Poultry culling demonstrations by Mr. C. M. Carrell from Purdue University will be held at W. Fosters farm near Erie on August 20 at 9 30 am Chas Giles farm Springville on August 21 at 9 am and Robert Gasaway farm Lawrenceport on August 21 at 1 pm The aim is to teach farmers how to cull unprofitable hens and keep productive egg producers with the hope neighbors benefit from the knowledge James Kline County Agent.
Officer Walter Peterson detained Marl Pruitt after a telephone tip from Mitchell led to his arrest on an alleged Thursday night attack. The 19 year old, said to live in Indianapolis, was jailed here and later returned to Mitchell.
Reports say the Sells-Flota circus will skip Bloomington Bedford and Tinton this year and perform in Vincennes then Louisville. The John Robinson show is to perform at Linton on September 4. Peerless notes hail the size of eggs fell near Bloomington during a heavy rain around 5 PM causing a sudden cool breeze.
A woman at Spencer arrested with the man believed to be an old offender, Frank Hall alias Baxter, of Oolitic. He passed a $25 check on Globe Clothing in Bloomington, fled by taxi, then escaped at Ellettsville and headed toward Gosport. Police say the forger has taken over $200 from the area using checks signed by Tom Hall and Mile Standish.
The local chapter of the American Legion will form Friday night at the car house with men from all townships invited to become charter members. Ex service men are expected to attend to kick off a county wide push to recruit veterans. All veterans who served will be invited to join during the Labor Day home coming event.
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