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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1913

Page

5

Resignation Sought From Bloomington Pastor Ellis

Bloomington Presbyterian Church officials report the resignation of Rev. John R. Ellis after investigation into alleged improper conduct. Ellis, about 48, with six children, had moved from New York two years ago and was a London University graduate. The Indianapolis Presbytery will arrange a replacement.

Bloomington Ind First Presbyterian Church John R. Ellis Ellis University Colege Daily Hobart College New York M. Elis Indianapoli Presbytery Indianapolis Star Bloomington World Elis World Courier Edward Ellis Edward Ife London University New York State

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Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Sunday cook event and a local home area. Names and places are unclear, with phrases like Reliives AL Home Geoas and DF Bi inday appearing, but the context remains opaque.

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DINNER Case Us Gave Torphy Charged

David Torphy stood accused of assault and battery with intent, the case drawing a hung jury after days of jury selection. Judge Swails denied a special venire as dockets ran full. George Jackson’s 1973 birthday marked by a surprise six o’clock dinner with friends and a social evening.

Case Us Torphy George Jackson Young David Torply Ted Houssault Alpert J. Pdebis Underwood Judes Srriday Stephenia Strout Katharine Stossel Helen Martin Harriet Farmer Florence Dye Donald Stalker Tom Jiuffines Susene Newland Raymond Wible Ceourge Jackson

Beal Dew TAs nena Vibogee OC Peaching Wins

The text reports a local dealer from Oden winning a race on Thursday and driving a car with George Tiprportig near Dawe from Larkin Ureathers Pontey House. They traveled to Oden starting from POW. The event is tied to a Wednesday evening in New York, per the Loonootee Pribune.

Vibogee Peaching Humone Perthory Oden Gergee Tiprbortig Larkin Ureathers Pontey House New York

Ovid Nicholson Stars In Western League Batting

The article notes Ovid Nicholson, former local base player, finishing the season with Wichita. In 82 games he posted 70 runs, hits, total bases and 22 stolen bases, with a batting average near the front of the league. Fielding totals show 57 putouts, 9 assists and 6 errors in 82 games.

Ovid Nicholson Sporting News Chitin Nicholson Wichita

Rariden Averages Strong Fielding For Boston

Will Rariden of this city played 87 games for the Boston National League club and ranked high among catchers in fielding. He made 377 put outs 111 assists 12 errors 500 total chances and 5 passed balls for a .976 fielding average.

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A C Williams Visits From Bedford

A C Williams, formerly of here, was a visitor from Bedford over Sunday, per the Bloomington Telephone.

A. C. Williams Here Bedford Bloomington

Reunion and Birthday Surprise for Mrs Wilburn Acton

Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Acton on South FE street a family reunion and birthday celebration honored Mrs Wilburn Acton mother of Mr Acton. Out of town guests attended and a dinner was served with a feast of seasonal delicacies and a cake. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wilbur Acton and many relatives from Freetown Monroe Lousiana Linton and local families.

Charles Acton FE Street Wilburn Acton Treetown Acton Wil‘burn Acton John Sprague Charles and Albertus Ethel Hanrers Freetown H. M. Grierson Monroe Louisiana Fleetwood Fay Linton Martha Hudson John George Hudson C. A. Knight Awim P. Knight Frank ‘Sharr Idith Esther Elanora William Sharr Tunia Marks Edgar Acton

Condition of Dr. W. E. Driscoll In Florida

Dr. W. E. Driscoll, longtime Bedford dentist and civic figure until 1884, is reported seriously ill at the Florida Sanitarium in Orlando. His son and sister in Braidentown, Olive Murphy, notified relatives to be ready for possible travel on short notice.

Clarence Driscoll Olive Driscoll Murphy Braidentown Florida Orlando W. E. Driscoll

Economic Shakeups Hit Nation as Tariffs and Labor Woes Grow

The column catalogs widespread economic stress from tariffs and policy shifts. It notes bankruptcy filings by Leetonia Steel, price cuts at Western Bar Iron, shut downs at Globe Woolen, and industry-wide declines in exports and bond values. It highlights labor concerns, immigration fears, and local anxiety about rising prices and pauper labor, ending with a Terre Haute man’s blunt question, what have we done.

United States Steel Corporation Globe Woolen Company Utica N. Y Europe United States Japan Lubec Maine Canada Indiana California Hiram Johnson Mexico San Francisco Laos America Cleveland Terre Haute Sullivan Union

Salem Man Elected President of Indiana Horticultural Society

The Indiana Horticultural Society elected officers at its Indianapolis convention. President C N Lindley of Salem. vice president C G Woodbury of Purdue. secretary treasurer Walter Vonnegut of Indianapolis. Ed R Smith of Indianapolis to the executive board. District vice presidents mostly reelected. Lindley urged plant disease control and honest nursery practices. next year to host another apple show.

Indiana Horticultural Society Indianapolis C. N. Lindley Salem C. G. Woodbury Purdue University Walter Vonnegut Ed R. Smith F. E. Teas Centerville Law B. Flick Lawrence Lindley

Indiana Fire Marshal Warns of Gasoline Explosion Fires

More than 175 gasoline related fires occurred in Indiana in six months with 125 in dwellings and 50 in garages and shops. The fire marshal cites leaks and bad connections as common causes and notes high burn fatalities. public regulations on safe handling have been issued and copies available from the Indianapolis office.

Indiana Board of ‘Health Indianapolis

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