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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1919
Page
5
The county official aged 74 who served in the county patan for some time died Thursday night near Mitchell after years of health trouble. He was struck by a vehicle and died Friday afternoon in the county.
Mary Mabres reports her mother Mrs Mabrey died Friday at 2 o clock. The deceased is linked to James Imbrey and family from Mimere Indiana. Her son Milt Mabrey and spouse are named in the notice with details of the funeral plans.
County Attorney Laude Matott reports the Malett 3 CL well near Tannehon is progressing after several days of drilling. Businessmen, including Mr Matott, back the development as farm lands in the area are tapped for the well. Local telephone lines note the project moves ahead with support.
Nobert Collier and Miss Pearl Hor ner, both of Ft Ritner, were married Saturday by Justice J. Smith at his office on the east side of the public square.
Mrs. William E. Phipps died Friday night after a long battle with influenza. She was born October 9, 1889, at Peerless and married to William F. Phipps. Survived by three children, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral planned Sunday at Green Hill Cemetery with arrangements by the family.
Walter Johnson leases Colonial theater and prepares shop and decor for a new movie venue. Renovations remove entrances and add decorative olive green elements while seating aims for three hundred capacity as talks with Annesrd Camyedyvy proceed.
Fragmentary entry notes property of Homer at Tun Helton with a stock related matter. Readable details are limited, but the record indicates a possession or custody issue involving stock. Further context is unavailable in the surviving text.
Roy Anderson writes from Brest France describing a Christmas Day meal hosted in the Hotel de Ville with the mayor and a famous French soprano. He notes Brest’s harbor, Napoleonic fortifications, and a visit by General Pershing. He mentions the cold, sea air, missing mail, and awaiting return to the United States.
Family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of their husband and father. They acknowledge Masons for services and gratitude for flowers and support from Mrs. A. B. S. fatslin, James Paul Austin, Chas. Kenneth Austin, Stow Baurees, or Willians, who were in the city Friday.
George Watkins, former Hill Top Dairy employee, suffered a knee injury when a car backfired during crank operation. No bones were broken, but the knee swelled badly, extending to the mid thigh.
Bill Rariden was traded by the Giants to the Cincinnati Reds and expressed satisfaction with the deal. He hinted at quitting the Giant organization if forced to return, and showed willingness to play for any team except New York, naming Reds as his preferred option near home.
Joseph Houston Campbell, aged 30, died early Monday from pneumonia following influenza. Born May 6, 1882, in this city, he lived here all his life and worked for Chicago Indianapolis and the railroad company, most recently as Chief Clerk to Division Freight. He married Josephine Mitchell in 1909 and left a daughter Mary Katherine. Funeral services were held Tuesday at his home with interment at Green Hill. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and his mother.
Dormant spray application advised to protect trees from scale insects and diseases. Lime sulfur solution and miscible oil mixtures are discussed, with dilution guidelines and cautions about thorough coverage. Emphasizes timing, careful preparation, and following manufacturers instructions to avoid damage.
A man named Brad Vitinen reportedly pressed a one dollar bill into an object at a Friday prom event before the money vanished. Police tailed a suspect through the city and beyond, pursuing clues in a broad manhunt.
Cent rAL HOME SALEM Salem Ind February 22. E M Wio Men nueh age years old president at the Citizen's Bank and veteran newspaperman and one of the proprietors and editors of the Salem Democrat died at his home this morning after a brief illness. He is survived by his widow and five children Mrs Theodore Wilson Mrs Permin Spraw and ierbert Moenanveh of the city Mrs oow Splitgerber of Bloomington and Clyde Menangh of Wingate.
Walter M. Shanks a Mitchell businessman with undertaker roots died at his home Sunday at age about 60 after a fall and a paralysis stroke. He leaves two daughters and a brother. J C Tatom of Williams died at home after heart trouble while tending horses. coroner’s inquest held. He had five children and was buried at Old Union.
A car driven by Raymond Stipp, visiting from Orleans with his father Ea Stipp, turned over Sunday night near the Sihp and Sih street, after striking a buggy. Stipp was slightly bruised and escaped with minor injuries. the vehicle rolled onto the road plat.
Thomas C. Dawson of Monroeville married Rozie Tincher of West Baden at the city Methodist parsonage with Rev. I. F. Toole officiating. The groom, a prosperous farmer, has a home prepared near Monroeville and the couple left Monday to establish their new home.
Morris Davis one of the men who walked out of the Louisville nord over and captured here was released at noon Friday as police did not pursue him. St J Wingert left for Covington to attend his wife's mother's funeral after a stroke. Henry Feies with his auditer of Fast that feet are suffering from influenza.
The Bloomington World notes February will have no new moon this year as the last new moon occurred on January 31. A new moon repeats roughly every twenty nine and a half days, making March 2 and March 31 the next new moon dates.
Local authorities were alerted Monday for Benjamin Bryant and Harry Jones who broke jail between 11 p m Sunday and 5 a m Monday. Bryant, 5'5" light complexion blue eyes wore a cap Jones, 5'10" dark hair wore a dark overcoat. Both men charged with burglary.
Impressive funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock at the Austin home on West Sixteenth street for James A. Austin who passed away last Friday. Rev A E Cole conducted the services. The Masonic order assisted, with a ritualistic service at Green Hill grave. Pallbearers were Frank O Bridwell Charles MccCarrell Walter Waungs Charlies W Pierce John A Ginn and OWie P Tenderson.
Thomas Clark Dawson of Marine Ville Indiana transfers to Rozie Tineher of Lawrence County. Mrs Clarence Blanchett and Miss Otis Lemon visited Zelma Saturday to spend the weekend with her parents.
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