Bridge Bonds Aid Bedford County Road Fund
Bedford County Auditor Edwards announced the sale of an eight thousand dollar bridge road issue Saturday with four and a half percent interest for four years. Bedford National Bank led bids at eight thousand eight dollars and ten cents including premium and accrued interest. Other bids came from Miller & Co Citizens Trust Co Citizens National Bank J Wild & Co Indianapolis and the Bedford bank.
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Edwards
Bedford National Bank
Miller & Co
Citizens’ Trust Co
Citizens National Bank
J. Wild & Co
Indianapolis
Albert McFarlin Faces Circuit Court On Petit Larceny Charge
Albert McFarlin is scheduled to appear in circuit court charged with petit larceny. The incident, noted as facing him at 338, underscores the preliminary stage of the case and potential legal proceedings ahead.
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Firtin
Ees Circuit Court
Apprenticeship Contract For Wendelin May
Henry J. May binds his son Wendelin, thirteen, to Isadore Sprigler to learn farming for five years in New Albany. Sprigler must provide clothing and cash. Wendelin must keep his master’s secrets, avoid taverns, and protect property. The agreement notes apprenticeships were once common but rare now.
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New Albany Tribune
Sunbonnet and Overalls new children's book issued
Etta Craven Hogate and Eulalie Os good authors release Sunbonnet and Overalls from Rand McNally Chicago illustrated by Bertha Corbett Melcher. An eighty three page work in two parts with twenty dramatic selections and an operatta of thirteen songs appealing to churches schools and families. Hogate formerly Miss Etta Cravens of Bloomington is wife of Danville editor Julian D. Hogate active in church and education.
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Etta Craven Hogate
Eulalie Osgood
Rand, McNally & Company
Chicago
Bertha Corbett Melcher
Hogate
Etta Cravens
Bloomington
Julian D. Hogate
Danville
Old to Attend Funeral Old to Attend Funeral
John Pope of Elnora, aged, traveled from Orleans after being summoned by the death of Mrs. Henry Tirey sister-in-law. Tirey, formerly of Bryantsville, was married to a local farmer. Pope is the brother of the late J. R. Pope former Lawrence County County Assessor.
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John Pope
Farher
Elnora
Orleans
Henry Tirey
Tirey
Bryantsville
Pope
J. R. Pope
Lawrence County
Heltonville Sunday School Watch Party Hosted by Thompson
The girls of Heltonville Christian Sunday school held a watch party hosted by Mr. Fred Thompson. Attendees included Stanley Ross Frank Edgar Irvin Alexander Fred Thompson Matt Hawkins Harry Ellison Clifford Hawkins Guy Thompson and many others with Miss Edith Ellison Blanche Thompson Grace Starr Arlie Norman Leona Tates and Rebekah Harrell. Refreshments of brick ice cream nabiscoes and orange punch were served at a late hour. All enjoyed a delightful time.
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Heltonville Christian Sunday School
Fred “Thompson
Messrs
Stanley Ross
Frank Edgar
Irvin Alexander
Fred Thompson
Matt Hawkins
Harry Ellison
Clifford Hawkins
Guy ‘Thompson
Hither] Hawkins
Johnnie Harrell
Homer East
Ollie Grub
Rayburn Reid
Edith Ellison
Blanche Thompson
Grace Starr
Arlie Norman
Laverne Owens
Sallie East
Leona Tates
Maggie Brewer
Death of Miss Josephine L Hackett Saturday O'clock
Miss Josephine L Hackett died at 5 o'clock Saturday following an illness. The obituary notes her local ties and implies a private family funeral pending further arrangements.
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Josephine L. Hackett
Kate Hackett
Seventh and
J Streets
St. Vincent de Paul’s Church
Green Hill
Bryan and Kern to Address Indiana Legislature Debate
Plans call for Bryan and Kern to address the Indiana legislature on February 4. Critics say the event could cost taxpayers about $1,000 and question whether the prominent Democrats' appearance is worth the expense.
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Bryan
Kern
Indiana
Dwelling Burned on Mose Burton Farm West of Georgia
Fire destroyed the house and outbuildings on Mose Burton’s farm one mile west of Georgia Friday afternoon at 2 30. Mr Burton and wife were away visiting a neighbor when the blaze was discovered. Only some bedding was saved and insurance status is unknown.
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Mose Burton
Georgia
Bedford Steel Plant Worker Injured In Peculiar Accident
Roy Bowman employed at the Bedford steel plant suffered a peculiar and painful injury Saturday when he fell and his lower lip was cut by his teeth. A surgeon was summoned to treat the wound. John E. Edmondson, 54, former Indiana University register's office assistant, died Saturday in Bloomington after a four year illness caused by a nervous breakdown. Bedford Basket Ball team lost to Shelbyville 28 to 9 due to a floor considered too small for them. they returned home Saturday noon.
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Roy Bowman
Bedford Steel Plat
John E. Edmondson
Register
Indiana University
Bloomington
Bedford
Shelbyville
Indiana Democratic managers adrift after acquittal
Indianapolis dispatch reports disarray in Indiana Democratic Party after the acquittal of thirteen in corruption probes. Within hotels whispers say Bernard Korbly may resign or be pressured to quit. Observers view the developments as boosting Republican opposition and obscuring party unity. Ed Goens and daughter visited. John C. Brambley promoted to General Purchasing Agent for Mammoth Copper Mining Co. in California.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Nrc
Donn M. Roberts
Tiggart Democratic Organization
Bernard Korbly
Democrat’s
Korbly
Kaarblv
Marian County Grand Jury
Cvurt
Irmon
Marbles Fields Dailace
St-Te le
Marion County
Eich
Lars Pocea
Indianae
John C. Brambley
H. G. Duncan
Mammoth Copper
California
Nevada
Ana Mr. Brumbley
Clifornia
Marriage Licenses and Advertised Notices
Clarence Johnson of Bedford to Ellen Lewis of Bedford. Wilter Wrrth of Silverville to Loranna Sipes of Williams. Charles Hackler of Fayetteville to Iva N Webb of Fayetteville. Wanted one thousand hides. H Melsner 1632 South I St.
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Clarence Johnson
Bedford
Ellen Lewis
Wilter Wrrth
Silverville
Loranna Sipes
Williams
Charles Hackler
Fayetteville
Iva‘'N. Webb
Anniversary Dinner Celebrates Sixth Year for Barton Family
Mr and Mrs Tom Barton observed their sixth wedding anniversary with a Friday home dinner on North Street. The event featured holiday floral centerpieces, cupids on cards, rose favors, and a menu including roast chicken oyster dressing creamed potatoes candied sweet potatoes green beans creamed peas celery pie corn beef hot biscuits corn bread fruit salad chocolate pudding cake coffee. Guests included Mr McGregor, Charles McPoten, Merton Duncan, Dr and Mrs Tor ry Simpson, Dr and Mrs C D Driscal, Miss Rose and Rowe Drisco.
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Tom Barton
Howe
North Street
Vr McGregor
Charles McPo
Merton Duncan
Torry Simpson
C. D. Driscal
Rose
Rowe Drisco
Local poker game erupts in confrontation over viewer theft
A disruption at a winter poker night endangers a game when a woman, described as a strong suffragette, bursts into a room demanding a stolen $30 item and confronts players while the casino staff seek a peaceful resolution. The scene ends with the dispute settled amid tension.
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Ian Ebert
Jad
Rao Ber Yoo
Lamp post falls as mill truck backs near Collins store
The Karsell Mill delivery of flour toppled a lamp post between the Telephone office and the grocery, crashing onto the sidewalk. No injuries occurred as passersby avoided the impact, though posts continue to be knocked down and not replaced, raising concern of potential injuries and possible city damages.
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Karsell Mill
Big Auto Truce
Collins & Seidle
Bloomington
Indiana Republicans gain in 1914 senate vote totals
Secretaries of state figures show Republican gains in most Indiana counties and statewide leads over Progressive and Democratic candidates in the 1914 senator election. The report notes especially strong GOP gains in Vigo, Vanderburgh, and Lake counties with Democrats expanding in 28 counties overall while Socialists show footing in Vanderburgh.
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Trolianapolis
Ind
L. W. Dlenley
Repabliesn Staite Committee
Tientey
Secretary of State
Indicra
Trdisn
Jay
Waestucko Newton
Govvpor
Senator
Lake County
Alvast
Cs Torge
Merfon
Geke
Vigo
Vrinderburg
Lagrange
Ohio
Switzerland
Duchois
Ripley
Dmparratir Tetcle
Dubois
Cnd
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the sickness and death of our husband and father master of the First Baptist church Dr. R. B. Short. Royal Neighbors of America, Kimbkaf Music Co., and saints and neighbors for floral offerings. Mrs. Joseph Bartley and the family.
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First Baptist Church
R. B. Short
Royal
Neighbor's of
America
Kimbkaf Music Co
Joseph Bartley
Dhen
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