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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1919

Page

6

Honor Roll of Indiana Soldiers Casualty List

Friday and Saturday timing note as the Indiana casualty list releases names of wounded soldiers. Featured are Beertram Teepell Morristown Oliver N Weis Lawrenceburg and Tim O Neil Indianapolis with others including Leo Finch Mooreland John Vergens Huntington Paul Harris Mount Vernon Samuel Jackson Orleans Ray Mahan Orleans Arza Henry Noblesville Harry Laird Shelbyville Joe Manson Terre Haute Ferdinand Hoffman Ireland Glenn Gardner Greencastle Basil Robinson Ellettsville Anne Vincent New Albany Moses Wiley Gary Luke Waterhouse Fort Wayne.

Beertram Teepell Morristown Oliver N. Weis Lawrenceburg Tim O’neil Indianapolis Leo R. Finch Mooreland John F. Vergens Huntington Paul Lewis Harris Pairie Samuel Jackson Mount Vernon Ray Mahan Orleans James O. Barton—Waldron Harry Laird Shelbyville Joe J. Manson Terre Haute Ferdinand J. Hoffman Ireland Glenn S. Gardner Greencastle Basil Robinson Ellettsvile Anne Vincent New Albany Moses Wiley Gary Luke P. Waterhouse Fort Wayne

Bill to Charter Basis Of Pay For Prosecuting Attorneys

A bill prepared for the Senate by Senator Strode would set a fixed $3,500 annual salary for prosecuting attorneys in most Indiana circuits with populations under 71,000. It would replace existing state plus fee-based pay, with $1,000 from the state and $2,500 from county treasuries, and would not cover Marion and Lake counties or districts with special provisions.

Treasuries Inelnd Eirentit

Hatfields Buy Marley Drug Store, Plan Reopening

Fred E. Hatfield and son Wil purchase the Grover Marley drug store at 7th Street and Lincoln Avenue. They will overhaul stock, reopen the closed business, and install a registered pharmacist to head the drug department.

Fred E. Hatfield Wil Grover Marley 7Th Street Lincoln Avenue Messrs Hatfield Mr. Marley

New York Women Forder Modest Dress In Gown Debate

New York City Federation of Women's Clubs adopts a resolution urging women to dress modestly and calling on designers and shopkeepers to curb indecency in gowns. A committee is to wage war on scanty evening wear. Also notes the Tatum family illness at 25th and Q streets.

New York New York City

Train Saves Taxi By Stopping At Busy Street

A Bedford taxi driver narrowly escaped being struck as a northbound Monon accommodation train halted in time to avoid a collision with a car stopped on the east curb of J Street opposite Crawford Johnson barber shop. The engineer acted quickly to prevent a smash and save the taxi driver from harm.

J Street

Major Gardner’s Narrow Escape in New York Harbor

Bloomington residents report Major Fletcher Gardner who just returned from France endured a dramatic incident aboard a transport in New York harbor. He stepped overboard into 30 feet of water, buoyed by his trench coat until rescue ropes hauled him back aboard.

Fletcher Gardner France Bloomington New York Harbor

Wanted in Muncie Jule s Par Cle y Arrest and Return

Ernest Parcley, arrested here after a message from Muncie, was returned there by an officer. He is wanted for alleged larceny and wore clothes matching stolen item descriptions per Chief Bowen. Samuel Simpson bought the old Thos Clark notes property via Mrs Clark’s heirs.

Ernest Parcley Muncie Parcley Bowen Samuel Simpson Thos. Clark Tunnelton Clark Lfe

Death of J Hickson Smith Former Bedford Mayor

J Hickson Smith longtime Chicago attorney and former Bedford mayor died at his Chicago home Monday night at 10 o clock. Born December 1858 in Memphis Indiana to English natives, he studied law in Louisville and practiced in Memphis and Louisville before moving to this city in 1890. Survived by his widow three children two sisters and a brother funeral in Chicago Thursday with cremation.

J. Hickson Smith Chicago John Nancy Smith England Memphis Indiana Hartsville College Louisville William Consalus Nannie Dunlivy Brinton Smith Mabel Smith Borderman Ollie Robertson Morris First Methodist Church Lie Republican Party Strother A. Schissenberger S. F. Buchanan Perry

Lawsuit Over Unfinished Bedford Oolitic Road Contract

Lawrence county seeks damages from bondsmen of Ewing Shields the contractor who abandoned a three mile concrete road from Oolitic to Bedford after work reached about 16000 dollars. The case at Bedford moved on to Monroe County for venue with Judge Miers presiding and Judge Brooks for the commissioners. Shields who built other streets in Bloomington area faced bankruptcy after quitting the job with the final project cost surpassing seventy thousand dollars.

Bedford Board of Commissioners Lawrence County Ewing Shields Shields Dobson Brooks R. G. Miller W. E. Clark Lawrence County Commissioners University Courts Bloomington

Farmers organize county farm association meeting in Bedford

A large gathering of Lawrence County farmers met at Bedford Business University to form the Lawrence County Farm Association. L. L. Adamson was named president and W. C. Roberts secretary with Joseph Armstrong treasurer. Vice presidents were elected for each township and a committee on influence set to report in March. Purdue and the U S Department of Agriculture back state farming organizations to improve conditions and prosperity. James Kline said county agents support Corn School and Farm Product Show. Filmer Broglin recently discharged from Camp Dodge returned home.

Bedford Business University Lawrence County Farm Association Indian Creek L. L. Adamson Williams W. C. Roberts Jos. Armstrong Bedford Bono—Raymond Hughes Tunnelton R. R Guthrie Clinton Gilstrap Timmelton Indianapolis Indiana Purdue University U. S. Department of Agriculture Lawrence County Agriculture Association James Kline County Agr

Trustee's Report for Indian Creek Township 1919

Trustee's report details township funds received and paid, including Ezra Edwards items, road fund disbursements, special school fund receipts and payments, tuition fund activity, and multiple listed expenditures for supplies, labor, janitorial costs, and teaching services. Also notes dog fund receipts and payments and announces a separate notice of commissioner sale of real estate in Lawrence County Indiana.

Advisory Board of Indian Creek Township Lawrence County Indiana Ezra Edwards W. W. Adamson Walter Gore Adam Sellers John R. Smith D. H. Goble Print B. L. Day Adv Goble J. R. Smith C. P. Butler Henry Fortner Nelle Press Forrest 2Abb Frea George Avis Gibson Lawrence Pierce Hubert Webb Everet Sears R. Smith Amos Allen W. E. Kern W. E. Butler M. A. Lackey Chas. Quackenbush DY. Gozs Elsie Tyre Alonzo Butler Chasey Quackenbush W. F. Sears

Soldiers coach burns as rear Baltimore & Ohio train wrecks near Seymour

A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train from St Louis to Cincinnati carrying 35 soldiers from Camp Logan Texas to Camp Sherman Ohio and the Columbus Bar Breaks caught fire four miles west of Seymour Indiana. The rear coach burned forcing rapid evacuation and scattering gear along two miles. The dining car was damaged and most of an evening meal burned. The blaze likely started from a cigarette stub in the rear vestibule. A bucket brigade failed and fire crews pursued it into Seymour.

Seymour

Resolution for Sister Mary A. Weddle

In memory of Sister Mary A. Weddle who died January 20 1919 the Boyd Red Cross Unit notes she was a good worker and beloved sister friend and neighbor. A copy of the resolutions will be spread in the minutes and sent to the family Viola Myara Julia Malicote Goldie Woody.

Mary A. Weaddle Mary A. Weddle Boyd Red Cross Viola Myara Julia Malicote Goldie Woody

Notice to heirs and creditors in Foster estate

Lawrence Circuit Court January term 1919. John W Mathews as Administrator filed final settlement for the estate of John M Foster deceased. The eighth day of February 1919 is set for examination in court. heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why accounts should not be approved and administrator discharged. McHenry Owen attorney.

John M. Foster Lawrence John W. ‘Mathews Circuit Court John W. Mathews McHenry Owen

Notice of Administration in Lawrence County

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana Administrator of the estate of Karl E Anderson deceased State of Lawrence County Said estate is supposed to be solvent Edward J Anderson Office Administrator.

Circuit Court Lawrence County State of Indiana Karl E. Anderson Edward J. Anderson Noeful Brinegar Lela Brinegar

Notice of Administration in Vent Circuit Court

Estate of Noeful Brinegar in Lawrence County Probate proceeding. Lela Brinegar listed as beneficiary. Robert L. Mellen serves as attorney for the estate. Court records reference administration actions and deadlines.

Blackburn son overseas bound for U S Fair

J M Blackburn of Peerless reports his son Leland Blackburn now in Layahmeix France after a June departure. He was told by his captain the unit would leave January 27 and expect to reach the U S Fair on the 15th.

J. M. Blackburn Peerless Leland Blackburn Layahmeix France U. S. Fair

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arza L. Henry Noblesville T Bill Noble Tatum 25Th and Q Streets Quenza Jules Ure Monroe County Marion Harry Elrod Marshall Filmer Broglin Camp Podge Iowa Lottie Brogtin Qolitie Indian Creek Township Ezra Edwards, Co G. A. Smith Everett Adamson Milton Flynn Ben Southerland Fred Ene Wolke de Emmett Cooper Harrison Grimes Jermel Richards Isaac. Bohannon G. E. Reynolds Samuel Roberts Rom Spoonmore Sam Canada Roy Pierce Walter Pierce C. M. Pinkston la. E. Reynolds Wilson Darugherty Ray Bridwell J John W. Kern Calvin Armstrong Wilson Darughery Theo Craig Eee Chas Ezra Edwards,Co Fara Edwards W. H. Tucker Geo. Perkins W. Henson Secoy Piano Co Print. Co Kiger. & Co Jim Voris John W. Kern W. R. McCarty F. M. Fortner Thomas Cathers Franklin Drug Craig Sae Forest Babb Daisy Cooper Cecil Webb Geo. W. Perkins Nellie Press Fred George Adda Quackenbush W.S. Fortner Oren. Craig Enum J. M. Sellers Jas. A Quackenbush Door Aldenhagen & Dobson Henry Melvitire Survey Goble Print John Lake James Hildum Roy J. Kern Isom Perkins Elmer Jones Charley Pierce Gideon Porter Rufus Nickless Bedford Lime & Coal Co Ben Jones Ben Quackenbush Emma Ferguson Co. Manuels Grate Bergdoll Come Samuel Pierce Wood Otis Hall Elmer E. Dunlap Co James Skeen B. Franklin Sentney Short Ween Weeesaas William Nikirk John Goodin Beckley Cordy Co Emmet Cooper Fred Smith Allen A. Wilkinson S. O. Boyd Standard Oil Co Frank D. Hatfield Ins Roy McCain R. McCartney Dan Jones Johnie Mitchell Jeff Mitchell Cis Art Store Sch Bara Edwards, Co Bedford Nat. Bank Nat. Bank Oren Craig John W.kern Emma, Ferguson Forrest Babb Elsie Bacon Jopa Quackenbush Hubert. Webb Forest Babb Grace Bergdoll Ben .Quackenbush M.fortner Fred .George W. S. Fortner John. W. Kern Nellie Pless Bessie Hert Jiam Perkins Wellie Press Terrel Waener William Schroer Carrie Schroer Ind Towit Moreland South Bedford Marshall Woolery Robert L. Mellen Walls & Walls Ee Ae Hodge & Walls Bldg Phong James M. Beyers C. H. Emery K Streets Ray Carmichael Field Glove Co
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