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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1919

Page

2

Stolen Goods Case Ties Frank Patterson to Emmett Weaver Burglary

Frank Patterson of West Ninth Street is jailed on charges of receiving stolen goods connected to a burglary at the Emmett Weaver store on 6th and N streets. He allegedly funded two youths and a third accomplice who admitted stealing merchandise valued over $100, including brooms, tobacco, clothing, and tools. The confession also involved a woman at Patterson’s boarding house. Patterson faces a federal court prosection, with possible additional suspects to be named.

Frank Patterson Ninth Street Lawrence Anderson United States Federal Patterson Ralph Vaught Mericas Tarmtine Emmett Weaver 6Th and N Streets Raymond Corbin

Weather contrasts in West brings letters from former residents

Letters from Bird and Quille Marks recount stark climate contrasts from the West. Henry McCart and son Claude report six inches of snow in Denver while Claude is improving and has a hospital position. Joseph Tisdale in Portland notes ideal summer weather with roses blooming and a box of oranges and holly.

Bird Quille Marks Henry McCart Claude Denver Colorado Joseph Tisdale Michell Vortland

Mrs. Edna Marks Hurst Weds to Charleston Widow

Mrs. Harry Hurst of Charleston died from tongilit is as her husband suffered fenasilitis and died Friday morning before help could reach him. He was buried Sunday. Survived by widow and four sons. Mrs. Hurst known as Edna Marks daughter of Morton Marks formerly of this city.

Harry Hurst Charleston

Mrs Johnson in Indianapolis Hospital With Pneumonia

Mrs. David Johnson of Indianapolis is critically ill at a city hospital with double pneumonia. Mr Johnson, reared here, is the son of longtime Bed residents Mr and Mrs Jesse Johnson. Lesta Lively visited Heltonville to spend the day with Mrs J East Tuesday morning.

David Johnson Indianapolis Lesta Lively Heltonville J. East F. E. Kirk City

Robert Jenkins Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Liquor Possession

Robert Jenkins entered a guilty plea on a charge of unlawful possession of liquor and paid a total fine of 80 dollars including costs. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs and settled the amount.

Robert Jenkins

First Christian Church Elects Officers After Sermons

The First Christian Church in Crawfordsville praised Rev. R. K. Moss for his sermons. Following Sunday services, officers were elected: Riders Joseph Armstrong William Brooking Walter Wright. Deacons Clay Duncan Campbell Fields John R. Frye Will Meglemre Mahion Rainbolt Dan Tofaute Vernon Trumbloud Aaron Wright. Deaconess Mrs Julia Waltheiser. Trustees J W Mallett Dan Te faute. Church Clerk James I Stephenson.

First Christian Church R. EK. Moss Crawfordsville Joseph Armstrong William Breoking Walter Wright Clay Duncan Camppell Fields John R. Frye Will Meglemre Mahion Rainbolt Dan Tofaute Vernon Trumbloud Aaron Wright Julia Waltheiser J. W. Mallett Dan Tefaute James I. Stephenson

Remains of Walter Draper Moved to Cemetery for Services

The remains of Walter Draper arrived from Madison and were taken to Hamel and Day Chapel. Funeral services were held Wednesday at one o clock led by Rev. Toole of the First Methodist Church. Interment followed at Green Hill. Mr and Mrs James Avery moved from Elmwood Flats to Pearson Apartments on West Sixteenth Street.

Madison Hamel and Day Chapel Toole First Methodist Church Green Hill James Avery Elmwood Flats Pearson West Sixteenth Street

Jeffries Sues For Divorce In Lawrence Circuit Court

Charles Jeffries seeks a divorce from Lela Jeffries in Lawrence circuit court. He states they married February 11 1918 and have not lived together since. He alleges a false paternity arrest and subsequent marriage to avoid complications. He accuses the defendant of adultery with unnamed parties in Mitchell.

Charles Jeffries Harold Kelly Lawrence Lela Jeffries Mitchell

Electrocuted: Louis Ryan Dies in Mobile Alabama

Louis Ryan son of Thomas M. Ryan of Bloomfield was electrocuted in Mobile Alabama Monday morning. He was about forty five, a plumber by trade, and survived by his father and several siblings. Cousins plan to attend funeral in Bloomfield.

Louis Ryan Thomas Thomas M. Ryan Bloomfield Meabile Alabama Tom Dussard Mr. Braun Hous Rea Ape Thomas Ryan Mrrs Litlie Hldridge Iidridge Corner Standard Oil Company 16Th Eldridge Mrs. Dussard Bors

Beddoe resigns from Ingalls Stone for Congoleum in Sidney

George K Beddoe of the Ingalls Stone Company resigns to join the Congoleum Company of Philadelphia with headquarters in Sidney Australia. He and his wife and children plan to sail from San Francisco February 4 after leaving Bedford January 26 for the trip, a forty five day voyage. Beddoe is noted as a valuable figure in stone circles. Lee Potter made a business trip to Heltonville today.

George K. Beddee Ingalls Stone Company Congoleum Company Philadelphia Sidney Australia

Death of Annette Summers in home burial in Loogootee

Annette Summers aged 28 died at home Saturday night from tuberculosis. Funeral services were held Monday at 9 at St Vincent De Paul church. The body was taken to Loogootee for interment Monday by funeral party.

Annette Summers St Vincent de Paul's Church Loogootee

Woodshed Fire Near Ira Sears Controlled Quickly

A tar pot boiled over at Ira Sears home igniting the woodshed. Fire was extinguished before the fire department arrived and little damage occurred. Both fire trucks responded to the scene.

Ira Sears

County Commissioners Appoint Officers At First Meeting

The Counts Commissioners named key officers today with W. F. Brooks as county attorney for two years Curtis McPike as court clerk custodian for one year and Fred N. Fletcher as pauper informer The board elected Bartlett President for one year and Bart W Moore served as president at the first meeting.

Counts W. FL. Brooks Dian Fred N. Fletcher Bartlett Bart W. Moore

Police Chief Bowen Offered Chicago Detective Post

A hometown police chief has been offered the Chicago detective bureau chief role after fingerprint work impressed officials. Bowen has not decided whether to accept, while discussions continue over the position and salary.

Bowen Pralice Byvothe Monod Rail Wwayeo Torent Chicago Cnot

Pneumonia Fatal To Mrs. James Melvin Clark

Mrs. James Melvin Clark died at her East Fifteenth Street home after a several day illness from pneumonia induced by influenza. Private funeral services were held. she was interred at Green Hill cemetery after the twenty fifth anniversary of her marriage. Surviving are her husband, five children, her father Wm A Pitman, two half sisters, one half brother, and other relatives. Arthur Clark arrived from Camp Dodge after her death.

Frank Ryan Chicago Mabel Gorman Indianapolis Emma Kimery Virginia Tom Dussard Nelle Lermond Bloomfield James Melvin Clark Mast Fifteenth Street Arthur Clark Camp Dodge Iowa Gertrude Pitman William A. Pitman Bryantsville Marguerite James Arthur U. S Evaton Lora May Ruth Esther Christian Church First Christian Church Wm. A. Pitman J. L. Tincher Ruby Pitman Robert Vitman Green Hill Cemetery East Fifteenth Street

Glarenge E. Vaught Arrives in U.S. Amid Shipwreck Tale

Clarence Vaught, United States Marine, survived a shipwreck after a fierce air raid and landing in the U.S. His family recalls his early battles in France at Soissons and Chateau-Thierry, and his long road back to health before returning home to Connersville.

Clarence Vaught United States Marine Fone Ameri

Poultry and Short Courses Not Canceled at University

The article notes poultry and short courses proceeding at the university with free instruction on poultry care and disease prevention. Instructors will cover feed and management with lab work at the Purdue Farm including a study on electric lighting effects in chicken coops. Several local residents are mentioned in brief notices alongside course details.

Allinge Rae Peres Cork Dan Janes Owo Wen Purdue

Injuries After Collision With Erie Ballinore and Ohio Steel

A wagon accident involving A. Ovi ie Rem and Wabbarn ho McAdoo caused severe injuries including head and spine trauma. The incident occurred during a freight handling operation near the circuit yard, with defective and unsafe conditions cited as factors.

Burial Plans After Local Death In Toledo Oregon

An obituary note reports William Calon Hea of Toledo Oregon died recently. Details describe his burial arrangements pending, with service notices and family travels, including relatives from Chicago and Cincinnati. The piece mentions Navy or military ties and a discharge of Dean Newland from Ft Green South Carolina.

Two Women Taken Into Custody In City Case

Police report indicates two women were turned over to Chief Pothce after an incident in the city. Investigators expect additional arrests as the case proceeds toward court.

Local families hear news of service arrivals in Indiana

Mrs Toh Owens cheered when her elder son Jor Owens phoned Monday that Bat C eu PLAS has reached Indianapolis and is now at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Bedford boys expected home in a week or ten days. Ralph Girdley and Chester Goute, on a New Years furlough, returned to Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Chicago.

Charles Murray Linton J. W. Martsh Indianapolis Toh Owens Corp Jor. Owens Bat. C. EU Plas Fort Benjamin Harrison Bedford Ralph Girdley Chester Goute Great Lakes Naval Training Station Chicago

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