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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1915
Page
6
Bedford high school basketball team won 18 to 15 at Orleans Saturday night. After the game Orleans fans subjected the Bedford crowd to disgraceful treatment including thrown bad eggs, prompting criticism from Bedford residents and officials.
W R C and G A R joined by the Woman's Relief Corps held a day long celebration at the T O O V F hall to honor George Washington Abraham Lincoln and William McKinley with flags, music, addresses, and a large communal meal. Veterans from the Civil War era attended, aged 66 to 85, sharing memories of bygone days amid an all day program and patriotic songs.
Senate action in Washington assures funding for a new post office building in Seymour. The 1 1/2 story stone and brick structure is planned after local petitions urged a stone building. Officials expect federal funds to be available after July 2 with work beginning as soon as the new fiscal year starts.
Ex congressman Watson tells YMCA nations remain on the hog plane and urges bold US stance to deter aggression while building a military and naval posture. He warns neutrality alone risks national safety and calls for Christian unity to civilize the world. Local social notes list visits by Mrs. McDaniel and Mrs. Duncan and civilian veterans in town.
Mitchell postman will begin March 1st with a daily trip to all points within the area. Rural carriers will assist by delivering mail, while no additional service will be provided beyond one delivery each day for the present.
A proposed bill by Senator Lanz seeks a 10 percent wage deduction from debtors to collect owed sums, to take effect six months after enactment. In Indianapolis reports, a legislative clash over a statewide prohibition bill and suffrage measures highlights deep party tensions.
Ben Rhodler faces assault and battery charges from his mother-in-law Mrs Beulah Johnson after a family dispute on West Ninth Street Sunday. Johnson reported a back head injury while a Rhodier sister reportedly struck Rhodier with a hammer. Trial set for Thursday.
Edward Turpin, a young man with prior trouble, was arrested Monday by Police officer Cline on the charge of petit larceny for allegedly stealing a sled from a Constain boy. Turpin has spent time in the Reform School.
Mrs. Bessie Noe, of Oolitic, receives good news from cousin Mrs. Charles Goodman that Goodman underwent an operation at St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis two weeks ago and is steadied for permanent relief. The report notes her steady improvement and many friends here will be glad. The column also mentions the ill child of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vorhees on Fourteenth Street with bronchitis and Mrs. Estes Hancock returning from Bedford after visiting Mrs. Elza Jackson.
Mrs Jennie Guthrie through attorney R L Mellen filed for divorce from Melvin T Guthrie in Lawrence circuit court. They wed January 28 1875 and separated March 18 1900. She says he deserted her, abused alcohol and drugs for years, and is heir to a $5 000 estate. She seeks $60 monthly alimony. Also notes he is heir to Alfred Guthrie. Additionally, William Jackson a Paoli well driller was in town returning from Norman Station after drilling seven wells there and starting two more on Branaman farm.
Lily May Baker nine-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Morton Baker died Sunday night at 8 30 in her West Nineteenth Street home. Coroner McLachion ruled organic heart trouble. Funeral Tuesday at 2 39 from Rev Owen's home with Beech Grove burial. Local notices include Henderson building a cottage on J Street and Bloomington visitorsester.
A gathering hosted by Camp Fire Girls at Gpecomega will take place Saturday afternoon. Local families and friends are invited to attend and enjoy activities and refreshments.
Robbers using electric drills blew the safe of Farmersburg Citizens State Bank in Sullivan, Ind., early today and escaped with 5590 dollars. Only 90.94 dollars remained, scattered on the floor. Three charges of nitroglycerin were used and explosions were muffled by a canvas tent over the vault.
Mary A Phillips of Fessie Phillips filed for divorce from Fessie Phillips in Lawrence circuit court alleging marriage on December 12 1944 and separation February 18 1915 with cruel and inhuman treatment including insults and barring access to their deceased son's grave. Also notes Von Noe a Wheeler hotel clerk and Harry Blackwell with a badly infected hand from a scratch.
Rose Stamper’s death prompts thanks from Clarence Stamper and family. Rev Davies Short of Spris Westwoite aids after a long illness. Won Mitchell East and Gio with stomach iron are mentioned. Ila disapproves. Mitek Linfan Trustee and Melle Mitchell attend at bedside.
The Moron switchmen crew worked Tuesday to rerail a heavily loaded coal car on the Po and O S W tracks derailed south of the Southeastern. The job required hours of effort as track sleepers and ties were in poor condition. Charles Smith, a Williams grocer, returned home Monday after visiting friends in the city. William Hert of Springville was in the city Monday.
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