Influenza Ban Lifted. Restrictions Eased Citywide
Public health officials lift the influenza ban in Bedford and Lawrence counties with normal activities to resume Monday. Schools, churches, lodges, shows and other gatherings reopen while homes remain under observation and strict quarantine rules for affected families end over the weekend, with continued care for those in need.
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Bedford
Lawrence County
Detling
Voyl City Health Gueer
Lew
Beyies
Caplio
Teaith Commission
Deewan
Funeral Thursday For Mrs George D Woody At Cross Lanes
Mrs George D Woods died at her home south of the city after illness. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at two thirty in Cross Lanes with burial in the family plot on the Seag Road. She was born in Oui County Jeddo March 14, 1886. She is survived by her husband George P Woods and a son James who lives in Shopolis. She was a member of the First Methodist Church and well known as a friendly neighbor in Cross Lanes.
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George DD. Waoade
Gwen
Crossduies
Ouicoum
Jeddoomars
Ingerried
Amor G
Ceorge PF Woods
Wwe
Cross Lanes
Furns
Lester Wykoff
Rudy Mas Embree
Thomas Johnson
Anti Co
Leesville Pike
Elijah
Lula Johnson
First Christian Church
Eli
Green Hill
Wedding Anniversary With Moore Family Gathered
Mrs Edward Moore and her husband celebrated their thirtieth Christmas wedding anniversary with family and friends. Relatives from near and far joined a six oclock dinner at the Moore home. Loren Moore and others attended while a grand bridecake, centerpieces, and brides roses formed the evening’s theme.
Renewed Card from Mo Wicker Shows New York Arrival
John Wicker, formerly of the old Company, F boy, who came to this country aboard the George Washington with the 139th FP A., writes relatives that he arrived in New York and praised the Statue of Liberty as the best looking young lady he had ever seen. Miss Hannah Martin visited her aunt Mrs Waite Kramer in Kurtz. Loren Moore, the absent grandson, was read of. A Victrola with records was given as a gesture of love and best wishes from their sons, closing a delightful evening and leaving a happy memory for the Moore families.
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John Wicker
Old Company
New York
Hannah Martin
Kurtz
Loren Moore
Moore
Court Case Seeks Damages From Lawrence Stock Co
In Jasonville Ernest tha’s aunt sues John Lawrence proprietor of Lawrence Stock Co alleging severe injury from contact with a nail at an Lawrence exhibition. Shields Mayfield and Martin W. Vige represent the plaintiff in the circuit court Thursday. Also notes holiday visit by Sullivan Unies Namnnd Wartman and Hartman family members.
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Ernest Tha
Jasonville
John Lawrence
Lawrence Stock Company
Lawrence
Shields & Mayfield
Jasoanville
Martin W. Vige
Sullivan Unies
Freds
Raincoat Missing From Bedford Coach Stirs Train
A raincoat owned by Conductor A. Hunter disappeared from a Bedford coach Thursday afternoon. A soldier was suspected after a passenger’s suitcase was opened by Policeman Martin. The coat was found inside and the soldier was admonished with a lecture and report to his commanding officer.
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A. Hunter
Martin
Settlement in Coyle bankruptcy appoints Mellen as trustee
In the Charles Coyle bankruptcy, R J Mellen is appointed trustee. Coyle operated as a general laborer at Mitchell. The proceedings indicate readiness of creditors and related actions in the settlement process.
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Charles Coyle
R. J. Mellen
Monon Train Woes Delay Northbound Service
Northbound passenger train 4 from Monon to New Albany encountered delays after a drawbar pulled from a car between Monon and New Albany. A crippled mail car hindered progress, and the engine broke down at Guthrie, delaying the southbound mail train to 4:47 with about three hours tardiness.
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New Albany
Sturt
Guthrie
ENOREE Questioned by Hawkins in Lawrence Circuit Court
In the Lawrence Circuit Court, Dee Hawkins questions Mary Alice Hawkins regarding a legal matter. The session focuses on a case involving family names and court procedures, reflecting typical local court activity.
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Dee Hawkins
Alleged Cruel Treatment Reported in Divorce Complaint
The filing alleges cruel and inhuman treatment in a marriage. It states the couple separated on August 1 and that the husband planned to support his mother and sister. The wife reportedly did not return to live with him, and the defendant filed a divorce suit but withdrew it later.
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Retuin
Quackenbush Suffers Ankle Injury In Gosport Incident
Mugene Quackenbush, a resident of Indianapolis, sprains an ankle after leaping from a Gosport train. He is confined to his wife Gane’s home on West Twelfth Street and will be unable to return to Indianapolis for several days.
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Mugene Quackenbush
Indisian
Gane Topolis
Frank Quackenbush
West Twelfth
Happy Hell Family Reunion at Kern Home Eng
A family reunion at Mr and Mrs Jesse Kern home in Eng featured attendees including Mr and Mrs Kern and their relatives. Gifts were exchanged and a noon dinner was served as guests extended best wishes for the day and future occasions.
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Jesse Kern
Eng
Keri’ Er
Vid Nern
Raink
Gadgus Kern
John Kern
Con Luther
Willivaes
Airs Lowis Burton
Jelen Idlizabeth
Anna Burton
Ja Starrodsbureg
Influenza Reports at Heltonville Drift
Influenza cases rise at Heltonville with Dr. Woolery reporting several dozen illnesses in the area. Local families show new infections amid ongoing health concerns.
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Heltonville
Woolery
Faretiy
Community thanks for support after loss and funeral
The note expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for prayers and support after a death. Special thanks go to Dr. J B Perrson Mr Day Mrs Mratik Roul Rev Collins and the women who sang. Appreciation is given to floral donors and Mrs Walter Marley and Mr and Mrs John Marley.
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Edomother
Mio Naren
Marley
J. RB. Perrson
Day
Mratik Roul
Collins
Far
Walter Marley
John Marley
Victim Of Serious Accident At Jubilant Train Run
Miort Duncan is reported as the victim in a serious accident during a jubilant event celebrating success in Terre Haute. The scene involved a rush to meet a train and a property bag campaign supporting wounded soldiers.
Trainsmen Involved In Accident Near Terre Haute
Mort jews in Trunean and Mr Duncan from passenger service were involved in an accident while traveling to Colorado to visit Fither’s health. Jones and Jo nes were awaiting at the traf when a slip caused a severe head blow. The injured man was rushed to hospital in a deteriorating condition but later showed signs of recovery.
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Southeastern
Terre Haute Boriday
Mort Jews
Trunean
Pharsdoug
Iis
Tie
Eipien
Tle
Soldier Rayncaé Frank Stoessel Assigned to Judicial Dept
Rayncaé Frank Stoessel enlisted in the U.S. service in August and is bound for Columbus Barracks Ohio. He reports arrival in Brest France then Tours and visits to museums and cathedrals. He will be stationed at St Nez ne Port a seaport town on the Letre river and plans to stay six months with Judge Advocate at St. Nazaire.
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Frank Stoessel
U.S
Columbus Barracks
Columbus
Judicial
St. Naxarre
Frane
Brest
France
Tours
St. Nezre
Letre
How to Grow Winter Rhubarb in a Cellar
James Kline, Co. Agri. Agent Lawrence County explains a method to store and grow rhubarb indoors during winter. Freeze roots underground then place frozen roots in soil in a cellar with cool, moist conditions. Maintain 50 to 69 degrees to promote steady growth and harvest stalks from stored roots.
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James Kline
War Mothers sent over 1000 gift bags to West Baden hospital
The War Mothers and Bedford women delivered 1007 gift bags and comfort items to Hospital No. 35 in West Baden, including 160 bags from Red Cross units. Contributions came from organizations such as D A R Pocahontas Pythian Sisters Rebekah and St. Vincent de Paul. The value reached about 560 dollars as Lieut. C P Owens and Private George Ansty delivered the gifts.
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West Baden Drive
DS. Laborce
Vyhe V. A. Red Cross
War Mothers
W. RL
Pocahontas
Pythian Sisters
Master Star
Rebekah
Ladies of St. Vincent de ‘Paul
St. John's Guild
Christian Science Society
Poreas
Infornasl
Bedford
Leiut
C. P. Owens
Geo. Antsy
West Paden
Indiana
Boyis
St Vingent Te Pauls Awarded Proficiency in Music
Four pupils in the St Vingent Te Pauls music class received awards for proficiency in music. Miss O Connell Miss Walsh Miss Donovan and Miss Long were awarded Reward Pins while Miss O Connell prepares to depart Bedford to attend the State Normal School at Terre Haute. The letter wishes her success and hopes others will soon receive gold medals for their steady piano effort.
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Marguerite Ocornell
Marjie Walsh
Mary Donovan
Mary Long
O'Connell
Bedford
Terre Haute
State
Shery
Sride
Thankful note from the Sisters expresses gratitude
The Sisters extend sincere thanks for the wound shower during the holidays and praise the selfless acts of all contributors. They hope each giver is rewarded and remember the kindness. Mrs. S. F. Anderson travels to Chiesa on business and will return Saturday.
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S. F. Anderson
Chiesa
North End Fire Department Moves Downtown
The North End fire department relocated downtown and is quartered in the building of Engine No. 1. The move required changes to the downtown department to house the north part of the city.
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North End Fire Department
Nic
Egment No. 1
Ceitain
No. 1 Department
Antire Sy
Dep
Train derailment disrupts Southeast freight traffic
A southbound freight train on the Southeastern derailed near South Odon causing northbound delays for several hours. Chester Gould, connected to the Great Lakes Navigation, is visiting his parents in West Ninth Street. Mrs. Katie Dilley plans a short guest stay.
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South Odon
Chester Gould
Great Lakes
Mr. and I Gould
West
Ninth Street
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