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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1915

Page

3

Great Battle Looms as Balkan Fronts Brace

London reports momentous developments as five large armies from Austro German Bulgarian, with Greek divisions entrenched around Salonica, threaten Albania and the Adriatic coast. Turkish forces concentrate near Kustendil while Italy awaits with up to 120000 troops to aid if needed.

London Balkans Montenegro Greece Venizelos Salonica Bulgaria Kustendil Varna Gallipoli Albania Austria Adriatic Plevelje Ochrida

Dinner to Senate Pages

Vice President Marshall hosted a Christmas dinner for sixteen senate pages in the senate restaurant. He could not attend, sending E L Halsey and Joseph K O Toole to oversee the event and keep the youngsters within bounds.

Marshall Pages Washington Senate E. L. Halsey Joseph K. O’toole

CAPT VON PAPEN LEAVES U S

Captain von Papen German military attache sails from New York on the Noordam. Despite a small turnout, he receives gifts from admirers including champagne French brandy sauer kraut coffee and flowers. He remains genial yet reticent and declines to speak to reporters while posing for photos.

New York Noordam von Papen United States

Young Mother Burned to Death in Indiana Accident

In Connersville Indiana Mrs Omer Ayres aged nineteen died from burns after her dress caught fire from a stove in her east of Everton home. Neighbors rushed to help and removed clothing but she succumbed to injuries leaving a husband and one month old baby. The report also notes Emperor William II Ill postponed his visit to the western front due to inflammation of the cellular system and orders to stay indoors.

Connersville Ind Omer ‘Ayres Everton Paby Ili Berlin Wiliam II .iI Western Front

Christmas Dinner at Penal Farm Highlights and Health

The article details Christmas preparations at the Penal Farm with four hogs to be butchered for dinner under Jake Kiefer. It notes 90 percent of inmates gain weight during their stay, only a few require daily medical attention, and clothing provisions are ample under Supt Talkington.

Jake Kiefer J. M. King Greencastle Talkington

Local Notes and Arrivals Roundup in Bedford Area

A. S. Leach of Oolitic fills a regular appointment today. Herb Bartlett bought a fine young team from TE L Bartlett of Bedford. Arthur Hawkins of Bedford visited relatives Sunday. The Daily Mail is advertised as a fine Xmas gift. John C. Sowder traded Cleve Heltenburg three head for some colts. Miss Pink Hawkins has returned home from Bedford and Smithville. Stanley Cracraft and family, D. B. Adamson, and rs. G. W. Cracraft visited Vada Cracraft family Sunday. Mrs W D Clark suffers foot injury from a nail and cannot walk. I O R M held an oyster supper, nine new members initiated. Neighbors from Norman Station visiting. People attended a Bedford court of inquiry last week.

John C. Sowder Cleve Heltenburg

Bridge worker injured in Monon line accident

Noah Barclay of Crawfordsville, a bridgeman for the RAE Hill gang on the Monon, had his left leg broken Monday at Lost river on the French Lick branch when struck by a locomotive pilot as he alighted from a work train. He was taken to Orleans for medical attention.

Noah Barclay Crawfordsville RAE Hill Gang Monon Lost River French Lick Orleans

Auction sale of 50 dairy cattle at W. C. Cook farm

Fifty head of dairy cattle will be sold on the W. C. Cook farm located one mile south of Coxton on Wednesday January bth 1916. J. T. Flynn prints the notice as the seller’s agent.

W. C. Cook Coxton J.T. Flynn

Mrs Newt Howard Dies at Home After Brain Abscess

Mrs Newt Howard died Tuesday at 1 p m at her West Ninth Street home from an abscess of the brain. She is survived by her husband and three brothers. Funeral services were held Thursday forenoon at 10 o'clock conducted from the home by Rev Culberson. Burial followed at Beech Grove.

Newt. Howard West Ninth Street Culberson Beech Grove

Public safety incident noted in Lawrence Turner day event

Clo Marie Turner reports a community update from Wilsonville detailing a public safety incident at Lawrence Turner today. The item mentions local residents Nellie Kinser Bennie Turner Thomas Stafford Amzie Turner and several Turner family activities and church attendance.

Married by Justice Morley at Williams office

Orley C. Mitchell and Miss Laura E. Gehring of Williams were married Thursday at 3 30 PM by Justice Malott at his J street office. They plan to reside in Williams.

Orley C. Mitchell Laura E. Gehring Wiliams Justice of the Peace Malott J Street Williams

McCormick's Clean Up Sale On Suits And Coats

McCormick's announces a clean up sale starting Friday December 24 offering all garments in stock at 26 to 75 percent below original selling price. This event highlights heavy discounts on suits and coats.

McCormick

Sickness Widespread As Weather Changes Mentioned

The report notes widespread illness across the country due to sudden weather shifts. Robert Brookings is seriously ill with a hand catarrh, Dr. Mallock of Tunnelton attends him. T A Alien and wife visited Brookings, and Thomas Ingle visited Mrs Ingle and family on Sunday.

Robert Brooking Dr. Mallock of Tunnelton T. A. Alien Family Sunday Thomas Ingle Mary Ingle

Community Notes From Tunnelton and Nearby Towns

A crowded weekend gathering at Tunnelton church marks social activity as residents visit relatives and shop in Bedford. Local households report illnesses, travel for business, and the 25th wedding anniversary of Co P Beaver with a turkey feast. Reverend Marion Brock to lead Christian church service next Sunday.

Marion Brock The Christian Church D. B. Beaver Oliver P. Beaver Co. P. Beaver

Local Notes From Tunnelton and Nearby Towns

Vincennes visitor Tom Henderson called on Zack Allen and wife this week. Notices of shopping trips, church events, and small-town happenings fill the column with names like Tiattie Guthrie Mabel Skerd and Mrs. Flora Homer. Meetings, visits, and sprains are noted alongside light humor and local gossip.

Tom Henderson Vincennes Zack Allen

Christmas Visit for West Clinton Worker

Henley Cannedy employed at West Clinton will spend Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs W E B Cannedy at North KE street.

Henley Cannedy West Clinton W. EB. Cannedy KE ‘Street

Little Salt Creek community notes and obituary for Mrs. Ida Mitchell

Bedford Mail column records numerous local updates from Little Salt Creek including sickness lists, visits, and a wood chopping event. It notes Mrs Ida May Mitchell of Columbus with pneumonia dies aged 38, leaving a husband, four children, and siblings. funeral held at Hickory Grove with Rev. Fowler officiating.

Ida May Mitchell H D. Mitchell Columbus Ind Henry Mitchell Lydia Mitchell Lydia McPike Little Salt Creek John Mitchell Yellowstone Delia Blackwell Bartlettsville John Terrel Hickory Grove Rev. Fowler Linton Switz City Bedford Seymour

Death of Stinesville businessman Ray Dunn shocks town

Ray Dunn a 38 year old former postmaster and store owner was found dead in his shop from probable heart failure after overwork setting up Christmas decorations. His wife reported him missing after midnight and found him in the store Wednesday morning. He is survived by his widow and 13 year old son Charles. Coroner Mosier issued a burial permit.

Stinesville Ray Dunn Dunn Charles Mosier

Also Mentioned on This Page

Teutons Capt U. S Penal Farm Effie Sowder A. S. Leach Herb Bartlett TE. L. Bartlett Arthur Hawkins Daily Mail Pink Hawkins Smithville Stanley W. D.clark Norman Station Bedford National Bank Member Federal Reserve Bank the Citizens Trust CO Opera Indiana Newt Howard Wilsonville Clo Marie Turner Lawrence Turner Nellie Kinser Bennie Turner Thomas Stafford Mrs Arthur Lewis Laters Amzie Turner Walnut, Indiana Daniel Turner Marie Edith and Marie Turner Stella Hillenberg Effie Hert Edgar Southern Ira Meadows Illinois Edith Turner Esta Southern Cle Meadows Chapel Hill Virgil Turner Thomas Turner Red Men Lodge Lorne Meadows P. C. Lawson Clovis, N.M New’ S Mexico Pinhgok J. A Frank Young Lewis Simpson Law Trenceport Hayden Lynch Forest Charles Alexander of Livonia Henry Hoggatt Jesse Mitchell Essie Strange Baby W. W. Haws Ambrose Crawford Oscar Thomas Zade Thomas and Everett Ingle Frank Speer Dr. Matlock Grace Mitchell J. A. Brooking James Doddson Homer Ingle Phenis Wiliams Tlinois Arrett Wicker Leipsic J. W. Hughes T. L. Neideffer Oliver Brown Campbellsburg Hubert Simpson Mitchell Samuel Hunsucker Howard Sheets Mitchell and W. Haws C. M. and A. T. Fountain Coxton Sunday Homer Brooking Ft. Ritner Robert Co. M. Brooking T. A. Allen Flora Mathis R. N. Dixon Tiattie Guthrie Dennis Mahonery Bloomington Star Eph Keef Bryan Bill Blithers Meteomosh Rk Si Plum Zeb Hawkins Miss Perutina Fish Shack Tina Madge Allen Will Allen Harry Alen Medora Clark Link St. Ritner Mabel Skerd John Simpson Bloomington Logan Combs Frank Martin Claude Erwin Cincinnati J. L. Crawford Pinhook Sue Allen Madge Phems .Williams Flora Homer M. &. Church Anne Scott Blanche Compton Ella Reed Frances Dodd Elsie Guthrie Across the River John Williams Willie Gardner Weddleville Littlesalt Anna McPike Bedford Mail Charley Winkler James N. Mikels Kate McPike Eli Fowler Edward Bledsoe Norman Isaac Ritter Otto Ritter Ada Miller Homer Billy Brocton Dora Todd Florence Bowman Near Elza Robertson Lora Maudie Glassco Heltonville Homer McKinney Loriie D.L. Clark Altha, Daugther John H. Ross Harvey Mullins Little Salt Creek
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