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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1913

Page

6

Malott Couple Feted With Dinner Parties In City

Mr and Mrs Lou Malott of Kansas City Mo have been hosted by local residents with multiple dinners and receptions during a visit. Tuesday they toured with Mr and Mrs S Norton and visited Hay Cottage before a cross country trip. An informal reception filled the K J Owen porch with old friends and several dinner events followed including hosts Mr and Mrs C P Butler and Mr and Mrs J J Malott. They plan to depart for West Baden then return to Kansas City.

Lou Malott Kansas City Abrs S. Norton Hay Cottage A. D. Proess K. J. Owen Kansas City, Mo K. D. Owen

Chicago Auto Club seeks Cave Park resort outside Mitchell

Representatives of the Chicago Automobile Club are in Mitchell Indiana to lease caves and a natural park east of town for a private pleasure ground. They plan a large hotel and cottages for members with a dam forming a reservoir for fishing and boating. The virgin land has abundant small game and squirrels. Electric lighting would illuminate the caves.

Kokomo Defeats Bedford in Fast Baseball Showdown

Kokomo tops Bedford with Wicker claiming umpiring errors cost Peru and noting strong fastball. Hennis pitched for Kokomo, Burke turned in key plays, and Cy Bowman drove in a run for Bedford with a second inning score.

Kokomo Sedford Red Sox Bob Wicker Cub Bedford Wicker Peru Sox Sohn Fisher Bob Bert Hennis Gill Cy Bowman Moore Burke Collier Campbell Ernie Burke Terre Haute Kokomo Dispatch

Ray Lynn Fined in Police Court Plea

Ray Lynn was fined $1 and costs after pleading guilty to attempting to provoke. He had filed then withdrawn an affidavit for a change of venue.

Ray Lynn Lynn

Marriage Licenses Reported for Bedford and Lawrence County

Roy Elliott of Bedford weds Max Henderson of Lawrence county. Ei jah MelXnight of Lawrence county weds Lydia Armstrong of Bedford.

Roy Elliott Bedford Max Henderson Lawrence County Eijah MelXnight Lydia Armstrong

Short buys fine wreck roadster at 1944 fair sale

RB B Short purchased a fine roadster at a 1944 sale with delivery set for September 6. The item is described as a high quality vehicle and signifies a notable purchase by the buyer.

Pr. RB. B. Short

Quarry worker gets fine for loitering in police court

In police court Jo Collins defended Curren a quarryman from Bedford saying he should work at the rock pile while Harry Curren received a ten day sentence and a one dollar fine plus costs for loitering instead of working.

Jerry's Jo Collins Harry Curren Curren Bedford Indianapolis News

Mrs Wells Returns Home After Appendicitis Operation

Mrs John Wells is back at her West 4th street home recovering from an appendicitis operation performed at City Hospital and is on the road to full recovery.

John Wells West 4Th Street Matilda Malatt John B. Malatt South Ti Street Ben Green Mrs. Campbell Fields West 21St Street

Barnums Circus Arrives in Washington 1872

The 1872 Barnum show visited Washington with three parades and record crowds. Stars included William Coup and Dan Costello. sea lions were highlight. the event drew farmers and townsfolk, long lines, and a festive atmosphere amid a lack of modern amenities.

William Coup McTegart Zack Jones Ley Jones Seth R. McCormick Ww. C United States Professor May Satzuma May Barnum Ufe Washington Barnum’s Daviess County City of

Indiana State Fair Trotting and Pacing Meet Prevails at Indianapolis

Stars of the turf gather at the Indiana fair grounds in Indianapolis as the state fair races open September 8. Prominent stables, $26,200 in purses, and a strict 1 pm start with 1:56 pm first bell commence a major Hoosier trotting and pacing event.

Indiana Fair Grounds Indianapolis Hoosier Fair W. L. Talbott Pontiac, Tl Western Horseman Stake Indiana Advion

Dry farming methods amid drought highlight corn resilience

R S Duncan reports on drought conditions and soil moisture tactics in farming. The piece describes plowing, harrowing, mulching, and wheel-dragging to conserve moisture, with corn depth and bed maintenance giving better stand than surface planting. Wheat is fair, oats and meadows poor, but corn looks promising.

R. S. Duncan Farmer’s Guide

Relatives Visit as Robbery Ring Is Nipped

Mrs William Russell and children of New Albany plan a multi city visit to relatives. Misses Margaret Pearson and Elizabeth Johnson go to Harrodsburg then Springville to kin. A Missouri couple arrives to visit Mr and Mrs K D Owen. A traveling gang of eight thieves was arrested at Cory Wayne for looting stores and snatching purses.

William Russell New Albany Margaret Pearson Elizabeth Johnson Harrodsburg Id Lowe Springville Kori Wayne

Annual Meeting at Old Union Gospel Gatherings

Elder C. V. Weddell of Medora Minnesota opened the annual meeting at Old Union on Friday evening. the event continues through Sunday with a basket meeting. A large crowd attends and broad interest is shown as everyone is invited to participate in the gospel services.

Ohio and Mississippi Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Daviess County Washington Ses Piarnuni C. V. Weddell Medora Mnd Old Union

Sunday School Class Enjoys Day at Holcombe’s Cave

Class No 22 of the Methodist Sunday school spent a delightful day at Holcombe's cave and the river Tuesday. The crowd included Helen Graham Lena Krookton Mabel Hill Ruth McDowell Lina Krookton Grace Eker Myra Stipp Bessie Thomas Marie Hill Emma Rainey and Eva Cole with Mrs N K Mann as chaperone.

Methodist Sunday School Holcombe's Cave Helen Graham Lena Krookton Mabel Hill Ruth McDowell Lina Krookton Grace Eker Myra Stipp Bessie Thomas Marie Hill Emma Rainey Eva Cole N. K. Mann

Indianapolis Visitor David Johnson Calls on Relatives

David Johnson of Indianapolis came Sunday for a visit with relatives, sharing time with family members during a weekend end.

David Johnson Indianapolis

Clergy illness alters First Baptist church sermon

Rev. T. J. Owen fell ill Sunday afternoon preventing the evening sermon. Rev. M. C. Clark preached in his place. The town reports various moves and visits including Tarleton moving from Buchanan flat to Walls cottage and other local social updates.

T. J. Owen First Baptist Church M. C. Clark GW. Tarleton Buchanan O Street Walls Cottage West 14Th Street Ss. F. Buchanan Mr. Tarieton

Texas Governor Colquitt Attacks Wilson on Mexican Policy

Colorado Springs August 26. Governor O B Colquitt of Texas denounces U S policy in Mexico at the governors conference. He says Wilson postpones action, Huerta is aided with rifles, and Americans face murder and ransom. He asserts Texas protecting citizens along the border and questions federal protection.

Colorado Springs Colo Mexico Wilson O. B. Colquitt Texas United States Colquitt Huerta State Department Penrose Senate Taft

Worm Suspected Invasion In Daviess County

County health officials suspect hookworm infection in Daviess County. A bacteriological test is under way and results will be known next week. The case involves a child in the northern part of the county showing pallor, thinness, dull skin and eyes, dry hair, weakness, and pica with a craving for earth substances in a sandy neighborhood.

Daviess County

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