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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
4
A fragmentary page shows names and roles including editor and society editor with a Bedford Indiana imprint. It lists subscription rates and advertising terms, plus a brief notice about mailing and publication details. The readable items include staff positions and pricing segments for notices and classifieds.
In a hard fought contest Otoneghty defeated Fayetteville 16 to in a game featuring strong defense from Steve Chip and contributions from Boxd and Short for the Red Sox while Gunds and Les Sie starred for the Bedford Club.
Sire and Mrs. Jon Leur and Mrs. Ben ton Georgie with daughter Miss Elizabeth attended a family reunion at Junction Springs on Sunday. A large attendance enjoyed a day of fellowship and a feature meal, as is customary at these gatherings.
The Boy Scouts of Troup 1 Bedford won a decisive 14 to 4 game against the South End boys ball team Monday afternoon. A graveyard cleanup is scheduled at Shiluit on Tuesday August 19th and volunteers are urged to attend.
Miss Anna Marie Skerd of Blackwell Oklahoma wed Louis Keith Reynolds in Blackwell on August 4th. Reynolds is son of Far D Reynolds of Rockford Illinois, a Hinsdale College graduate, now in Montana. couple plans Colorado Springs and West Coast stays before settling in Rowsford Illinois.
New meeting planned for September 14 at New Homestead West Baden after county officials gathering. Trown of Sa den elected President with Wain Am Denpistoon Bedford as Vice President and John Mitchell of New Albans as a Board member.
Mrs Mrooumb Mas Thos Peaked Soanders and Merion Ashe attended with Calvie Craig and families Joseph Ashe and Virginia Jones. A large number of relatives gathered Sunday at Trinity Spring for a big dinner and enjoyable time with kin.
Holt plans a next year community Chautauqua as guarantors have been secured. In two hours after Miss Gibb of Minneapolis and Chas Blackburn initiated talks, progressive citizens pledged support. Central Community Co. of New York and Greencastle Ind led by Whiteside Bros. oversee the approved program of up to date entertainment for the coming year. Guarantors include Bernard Reuth, Chas Blackburn, Lee Dunlitt, Chas Yarshkew, Jade Vaskex, Mrs Lillian Pease, Meret Povey, Crek Debut, Juseph Ober, Arch Abeéerson, and others.
A ten year old boy of South Street, son of Mrs. Clara Me Yes, was injured Sunday afternoon at home while playing. The right elbow was dislocated and the bone fractured. A local physician attended him and he is improving as well as could be expected today.
Mrs Nancy E Smith wife of J E Smith died at her Oolitic home Sunday morning aged 66 years from tuberculosis of the bowels brought on by influenza. Funeral services were held at the home at 1 o'clock Tuesday morning and burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery.
A Indianapolis Star opinion summarizes fears that government bonds to finance railway ownership would flood the market. It argues lower bond values, higher costs, and inefficiency would hurt consumers and investors, urging private operation as the better path.
A Ford machine vanished from the front of Bedford Vilcanizing Shop on West Sixteenth Street. Wilbur Glover reported the incident to Policeman Gipson after a visitor described the car and officers traced the motor to Watternon. The Ford was later found near Glover’s machine and returned with no harm done, ending in a lighthearted conclusion.
Telegraph and telephone communications failed across the United States and Canada Monday due to a solar event described as aurora borealis disturbances. Western Union reported thousands of miles of wire affected and disruptions reaching as far as Kansas City. Bedford offices experienced trouble. cause was not yet confirmed by officials.
A Bloomington telephone report notes broad price increases in staples. Beads rice soap starch and vinegar rise while local grocers face slim margins and higher freight costs. The notice also commemorates Mrs. Broiler J Leo Manning with condolences from family and fraternal orders.
Notice mentions interest in insurance on farm property and federal farm loans. Includes scheduling note about attendance at Stone City Bath moved to Monday. Reports visit arrivals and family movements including Amelia Trueblood and Batt family from Frankfort to Salem with property purchases and occupancy plans. Comley home hosts O F Barnes Greenwood Tennessee while other daughter R B Short will join later.
The piece discusses rising unrest among railway shopmen amid reconstruction policies and labor organization tensions. It argues strikes are legitimate but urges labor groups to act by reason, noting differing pay and grievances with other workers and questioning official adherence to transitional policies.
Former Bedford resident Bernard Summers aged one years died of dropsy at Loogootee last Saturday and was buried there Tuesday. He moved to Loogootee thirteen years ago and is survived by his wife Miss Bertha Rush and son Vincent Summers of this city. Ruth Rush and Vincent Summers attended the funeral Tuesday.
Resolutions of respect from Bedford Indiana’s Order of Owls No 184 mourn the death of Brother Henry Hawkins who died July 18 1919. The committee Albert M Sears and John Censon extend sincere condolence to the widow and orphan and send a copy of the resolution to the family.
Fragmented excerpt critiques reliance on government support and calls for personal accountability. It contrasts views of government as partner with individuals and questions current policies that seem to praise public criticism of personal affairs rather than self-correction. The passage reflects a debate on welfare and civic duty with no clear event or date.
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