Classified Ad Rates and Insertion Details
Rates for insertions listed by inch with 25 cents per inch for one to three insertions and 15 cents per inch for four insertions or five to twelve insertions, text cut off mid phrase.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
4
Rates for insertions listed by inch with 25 cents per inch for one to three insertions and 15 cents per inch for four insertions or five to twelve insertions, text cut off mid phrase.
High demand for hunting licenses in November caused the County Clerk’s office to run out of supplies for a few hours. Certificates were issued as quickly as licenses arrived by express. A total of 612 licenses were issued, well above the previous year’s November total.
Curtis E Ray born near Bedford Indiana on November 6 1864 died at his home in Bedford November 27 1915 aged 51 years 2 days He was the eldest of twelve children son of Thomas T Ray and Susan Kern Ray Baptized into the Church of Christ in youth He married Clara Hendrickson March 27 1888 They had two sons and five daughters Wife and all but one son survive He was a devoted father husband brother neighbor and friend and a faithful Christian man.
Mrs J D Sellers traveled to Mitchell on Wednesday to visit her sister Mrs RR L Stroud who remains about the same after paralysis affected sight arm and body. Mrs Isabel White of near Williams was in the city Thursday en route to Orleans to visit the Correll family.
Population at the County Poor Farm stands at twenty six inmates per Superintendent Tirey who visited the city Wednesday. Cold weather has added inmates and more are expected in the coming days. Monroe County reports twenty five inmates at its poor farm.
The jury in Grover Marley’s illegal sale trial failed to reach a verdict after a night of deliberation and requested reinstruction from Judge Swails. Rumors indicated a six to six split as the panel began at 5:46 Tuesday afternoon and remained out at 3:30 Wednesday afternoon.
John David Fuller Jr three months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Fuller of 1004 Eighteenth Street, died at home Wednesday at 2 30 am. Funeral services were held at the home at 3 pm with Rev. Scott officiating. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery.
Fred Bowen a former policeman chosen by A. J. Lee as his deputy was at the courthouse Wednesday learning his duties. Lee will assume the sheriff post January 1. Bowen earned a reputation for efficiency on the police force.
Atta Malott through lawyer Hiram McCormick filed in circuit court for divorce from Jacob Malott. Married 1902 with two children, alleges abandonment about 1910 and that Malott forced Malott to work for support. Alimony of $5,000 requested plus divorce. Other notes: local residents George W. Coodpasture and William T. Moore in town. news of births and brief trips.
Mrs Earl Hunter visited Shanswick on Wednesday to spend the day with Mrs Elgin Miller. She was joined by several friends for a complimentary dinner in Mrs Miller s honor. The gathering featured music social conversation and an enjoyable repast.
In Justice Malott's court Harry Embree’s case on a peace bond was postponed to Wednesday at 2 pm due to missing witnesses. John Conlin pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined plus costs. Rube Delsney paid $2 and costs, Roy Caves $1 and costs, Elza Mitchell $2 and costs plus $10 and costs and 60 days on separate intoxication charges.
Mrs Blanche Fields reports Everett Sears improving after illness. Miss Clore Kern visited relatives at Williams last week. Reverend Sanders holds meetings at the Baptist church with all welcome. Chesnut Illinois will preach at Old Union Sunday. Mrs Ben Burton and son of Danville visit her parents Mr and Mrs Dan Jones. Tom Kern teaching at Whitestown spent Thanksgiving with his parents. Many local families shared meals and visited relatives throughout the week, including Bowman Kern and Williams households.
Local notes list visitors and residents in Bedford and nearby towns including Springville Miss Pearl Sipes Greenfield Max Holmes Bloomington and Bedford figures. Tales of Thanksgiving travel and family visits mix with a humorous aside about a gobbler seen near Blessing home and a diphtheria case improving.
Mrs Fleta Mathis reports Homer Ingle and family at Buddha Thursday. Rev Cash preached at the M E Church Sunday. Bert Wright and family at Buddha Thursday. Merline Simpson visited Opal Williams. Frances Dodd at Lawrenceport Friday. Flora Mathis visited friends at Lawrenceport. Clauderwin family visited Mitchell Sunday. R O Dixon visiting sister Mrs Crawford at Pinhook. Skerd family visited Noble Reynolds at Pinhook Sunday. Miss Stevens Thanksgiving with relatives at Franklin. A Sutherland and wife visited home forts at Needmore Thursday. Crawford and Guy Dixon of Pinhook in town Tuesday. Della Bolling of Lawrenceport in town Friday shopping. Clifford Reed spent days with Joe Hoppingarner and boys. Thomas Cooper visiting his daughter at Needmore. Blanche Mathis of Pinhook visiting sister-in-law Monday. Marion Brown improving. Charlie Williams enlisting in Columbus. Will Allen and wife home from Indianapolis. Guthrie and Henry Allen attended Pitzgisban funeral at Lawrenceport. Last week Marion Brown better. Charlie Williams visiting Badford. Mrs John Simpson at Mitchell Saturday. Uncle Billie Simpson not well. Harve Reed and Edferd at Bedford Sunday. Johnnie Standiford of Stonington in town Tuesday. Lola Dixon of Pinhook in town shopping. Barney Clark moved in with his mother. Mary Simpson visiting Joe at Mitchell. Will Allen sale attendees visiting Indianapolis. Mrs Albert Faris of Indian Springs visiting son. Blanche and Lala Mathis of Pinhook visiting Flora Mathis. Frank Martin preached at Christian church. Miss Stevens and Anise Crawford of Pinhook at the school event.
Warren T. McCray of Kentland rises as a leading Republican for Governor. The Lafayette Journal hails his candidacy as a remarkable development, noting his diversified business leadership, civic work, and direct appeal to Hoosiers. Regional papers praise his practical, manly image, promise a clean, economical administration, and call for party unity if nominated.
Anna Murphy visited relatives in Shoals over Sunday. Frank Smith of Russellville visited friends here over Sunday. Martin Elliott and wife spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. C Murphy and family. Mr. and Mrs. William Trowbridge and sister Maude visited relatives in Bedford last week.
Mrs. Lillie Wright of Vincennes spent Thanksgiving with her mother Mrs. Emma Snow. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Terrell and daughter visited relatives in Vincennes. Ben Radcliff and Yetta Wawards travelled to Indianapolis to visit Mr. and Mrs. William Radcliff. Mrs. Margaret Chapman went to Georgia Indiana to visit daughter Mrs. Chas Isom. Mrs. Coraldonell of Seymour and Mr and Mrs Elvan Burton of New Castle visited their parents Mr and Mrs Harding Burtnast week.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.