Old Crowd Entertained at George Lary Home
A gathering occurred Monday evening at the residence of George Lary on N Street where attendees enjoyed entertainment and social time with neighbors and friends.
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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
7
Prominent Springville Citizen Stricken by Paralysis
Paul Short a 54 year old Springville resident and noted figure on the local farm scene collapsed from paralysis while working on his farm near Springville Tuesday. Passersby assisted him to his home where he remained conscious that afternoon, though his entire right side was paralyzed. He was a brother of Rev. Qhiines Short and his condition prompted an expression of community concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Shorm
Springville
Oval i Evans
Mr. Short
Rev
Qhiines Short
Photographer Records Grade Crossings for Rail Wing Commission
A photographer surveys grade crossings for the Southeastern Mines area as part of a project for the Railwing Commission. The images capture crossings along the route to document safety and infrastructure.
Caress Hosts Farewell Dinner for Mulkey and Son
Mr and Mrs James M Caress of East Sixteenth Street held a farewell dinner Monday for Mrs Kate Mulkey and her son Francis Guests included Mrs Susan Parks Eugene Newland Miss Nannie Younger Mark Stuckett Laura and Margaret Mason and Newland Caress Mulkey and her son departed this morning for Oklahoma City after a two month stay with Mrs Parks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Caress
East Sixteenhh Street
Kate Mulkey
Francis
Susan Parks
Eugene Newland
Nannie Younger
Mark Stuckett
Laura
Margaret Mason
Newland Caress
Telegraph Poles Removal Planned for J Street Junction
C. E. Sharp general foreman of Western Union and his assistant Mr. Faris of St. Louis visited the city Tuesday to discuss removing telegraph poles from J Street and running a line into the new office on Lith Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Sharp
Western Union Telegraph Company
Tth
Mr. Faris
St. Louis
J Street
Lith Street
Quarrelsome Wife Alleged In Divorce Suit
Benjamin Malott files suit in Lawrence circuit court for divorce from Ila Malott claiming cruelty and ungovernable temper. He states they married January 22 1909 and separated August 24 1913 and asks for custody of the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Malott
Lawrence
Boruff & Borud
Ila Malott
Married couple seeks divorce in Lawrence court
Robert F Schleer files for divorce from Teddie Schleer after two years of marriage begun May 4 1911 with separation August 25 1913. He alleges failing home care temper and threats including throwing a knife. He seeks custody of their child for the grandmother.
Homecoming at Erie Ends With Splendid Re
Homecoming celebration at Erie concludes with a splendid reunion and organized festivities. Alumni and students gathered on the campus green for speeches, parade, and a evening of games and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Home Coming Services At Bedford In Big Attendance
Residents from far and near gathered for a large frame coming at Bedford with morning communion, a 50 foot schoolyard dinner, and afternoon sermons by Rev Calvin Bair and Rev Boland. Miss Merideth of Greencastle sang. Rev Ellington led evening services. Jon Balding, 22, of Bedford, arrested in Lebanon on horse stealing charge after selling a horse and buggy to Alva Beatty. He is held for Indianapolis authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Bair
Erie
Boland
Sloverdale
Ellington
Oaktown
Lebanon
Ind
Jon Baldling
Bedford
Indianapolis
Alva Beatty
Beatty
Balding
Bedford a Wor Hg Line John McCart Wins Jump Prize
James Brown of the Brown Comedy Company reports from Pittsburg HK that fifteen year old John McCart, son of Henry MecCart, won 5d and a gold watch for a jump of eighty four feet from the highest point. His nearest rival leapt from seventy feet in a contest at that point. MeCart, a stage comedian with the shows, will enter a dancing contest at the Stare fudk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown
Brown Comedy Company
Pittsburg
John McCart
Henry MecCart
McCart
MeCart
Farewell Party for Francis Mulkey Hosted by Katherine Miller
Miss Katherine Miller entertained friends at her home Monday evening in a farewell for Francis Mulkey of Oklahoma City. Guests included Olive Mitchell Carol Webb Margaret Mason eta Hanner Frances Freeland Laura Mason Eva Turley Katherine Miller Harry Owens Robert Smith Doyle Hutchison Arthur Stipp Rowe Driscoll Weber Walker Mark Hackett and Paul Alexander. Music and social chat filled the night with dessert of brick ice cream nabiscoes and mints. Two girls were chased by two young men who fled into a business house seeking protection after lewd remarks. Bloomington Star and Seymour Democrat notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Miller
Francis Mulkey
Oklahoma City
Olive Mitchell
Carol Webb
Margaret Mason
Eta Hanner
Frances Freeland
Laura Mason
Eva Turley
Orleans
Harry Owens
Robert Smith
Doyle Hutchisson
Arthur Stipp
Rowe Driscoll
Weber Walker
Mark Hackett
Louisville
Paul Alexander
Repairs Awarded for Shawswick Township School Houses
The Heiger Hardware Co. has been awarded the contract for general repairs on the country school houses of Shawswick township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heiger Hardware Co
Shawswick
Jaina Sewing Party for Miss Trene Priest
Miss Trene Priest hosted a pleasant sewing party Monday afternoon at her West 13th street home entertaining about 25 young ladies including guests Miss Leafy Davis and Miss Bernice Kinser of Bloomington. Peach ice cream cake and mints were served. She also gave a houseboat party Monday evening with chaperones Mr and Mrs Tieterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trene Priest
West 13Th Street
Leafy Davis
Bernice Kinser
Bloomington
Bell Restored to Steeple After Longing for Old Sound
Bloomfield Indiana August 21 The unsatisfied longing to hear the familiar notes of the old church bell which for almost a generation cuhled the congregation has led Christian church members to mount the bell in the new steeple After the old building was torn down two years ago the bell was saved and kept safe worshippers urged its return to stir memories and draw worshippers to service once more
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Ind
House of Worship
Christian Church
Hurton Thorson Reunion Set for Mitchell Next Thursday
The annual Burton family reunion will be held in Mitchell next Thursday. A sizable portion of the family resides in this city and will attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Mitchell
Local Colored Man and White Woman Arrested over Unauthorized Marriage Attempt
Frank Henderson of Bedford and Anna Beasley of Mitchell were arrested at Limedale station after traveling from Illinois and attempting to marry without a license. Both over age, they faced only association charges and were released with orders to leave town. Bedford reports say the couple had prior association arrests. Henderson is described as a Bedford drayman with a bad reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Henderson
Bedford
Beasley
Mitchell
Limedale
McCullough
Ilinois
Bees
Stone
Henderson
Greencastle Herald
Walkovers May Be Secured For Labor Day Games
R. K. Wicker traveled to Terre Haute to arrange a two game series with the Walkovers to be played in Washington Park next Sunday and Monday. Initial plans with the Shamrocks shifted to Peru after a scheduling mix up. The report from Kokomo suggests the Washington Grays look strong against Kokomo Red Sox as a lead in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Wicker
Terre Haute
Wicker
Cincinnati Shamrocks
Shamrocks
Peru
Kokomo
Massive Fish Kill In Clear Creek After Drenching Rain
Report from D. W. Ketcham south of town describes stagnant pool water in Clear Creek killing nearly all fish. A Friday survey found thousands of dead minnows from two to six inches and many bass unfit for use after cooking, with taste described as gas-like.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Creek
D. W. Ketcham
Mr. Ketcham
Bedford trio returns home after visit during chautauqua
Mrs Amzie Brock and her son Ralph have gone back to Bedford after a several day visit with Mrs Effie Love and her daughter. Miss Rachel will stay another week to attend the chautauqua, per Seymour Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amzie Brock
Ralph
Effie Love
Bedford
Rachel
Seymour
Coroner Returns First Degree Murder Verdict in West Baden Case
Coroner F. C. Hammond ruled a first degree murder verdict in the Everett Compton case against Claude Pinnick in West Baden Indiana. Everett Wilson charged as accomplice was discharged for insufficient evidence. Pinnick waived preliminary hearing and was sent to Paoli jail for grand jury action next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Baden
Ind
F. C. Hammond
Everett Compton
Claude Pinnick
Everett Wilson
Pinnick
Justice of the Peace
J. F. Quinn
Orange County
Paoli
Monkey returns after circus loss and payment dispute
Sam Bell paid 1.50 to send a monkey to Bedford and telegraphed Bloomington for the animal, hoping to recoup via a 5 reward offered by showmen. The monkey was returned Saturday and appears content in its new home, enjoying carefree stunts as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Bell
Bloomington
Bedford
Greencastle
Virginia Burton Hosts Young Friends On West 14th Street
Miss Virginia Burton entertained her young friends Monday evening at her West 14th Street home in honor of Miss Elizabeth Johnson of Nashville Tennessee. The evening featured violin performances by Miss Johnson and games, followed by watermelon. Guests included Miss Johnson and Misses Mary Alice Emery Margaret Pearson Helen Armstrong Mary Duncan Christina Heckman Henry Pearson Jr George Rowe Ray Mitchell Nelson Joyner and Spaine Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Burton
West 14Th Street
Elizabeth Johnson
Nashville
Tenn
Johnson
Miss Johnson
Mary Alice Emery
Margaret Pearson
Helen Armstrong
Mary Duncan
Christina Heckman
Henry Pearson, Jr
George Rowe
Ray Mitchell
Nelson Joyner
Spaine Armstrong
Police Court notes on pleas and bonds
Red Martin pleaded guilty in Justice Iseminger's court to assault and battery on Marion Parrett and was fined $1 plus costs. Lee Bowman was arrested on a bastardy charge. Eunice Graham alleges he is the father of a child born June 25. Bond set at $500 for Bowman to appear September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Martin
Lee Bowman
Charles Harmon
Eunice Graham
Bowman
Buffalo Bill to Lead Next Season’s Indian Pageant Show
Col. W F Cody known as Buffalo Bill is engaged by the Sells Floto show for next season to headline a real Indian pageant. Dr. Oliver McLachlan of Politic visits West Baden and French for health, with sick Tuesdays extending a week for his health benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill
Col. W. F. Cody
Oliver McLachlan
West Baden
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Lary
Paul Short
Affair
Souti
Gary
Jon Malott
Kansas City
Charley” Francis
Mollie Hatfield Poinchester
Aniase Fara
Lee Cresta
Dueue
Bond
Ubiase
Mr. Lary
Palmer
Lary
Dilvenne
Africa
Philo Dunihue
Lou Malott
Nellie Harrison Dunihue
Lew Malatt
Poindexter
Mionsas City
FL McWwKinleys
Johnno Mahaffie
Phil Dunthue
S. Norton
George MP. Tedd
S. J. Avery
Mannie Owes
Jessie Dunihue
Charles Francis
Onvorge
Robert F. Schleer
Teddie Schleer
Robert FF. Schleer
Albert J. Fields
Teddie
Everett Foster
Miss Merideth
Ening
Gale Parc WE
Tiomadow
Bloomington Star
Democrat
Jaina Sewing Party
Hurton
Thorson
Washington
Stent Naterall
Monke
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