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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
5
In a Sharpsburg residence, long unseen coin and currency fragments were found between joists during repairs by Mr and Mrs D T Workmen. The cache, described as old and decayed, contained coins and banknotes likely hidden many years ago, suggesting a firm stash.
Permelia Ross through attorney R L Mellen filed suit for divorce from John N Ross in the Lawrence circuit court. The couple married July 7 and separated in 1918. She alleges abandonment and desertion, claims lack of support, and seeks restoration of her former name Perinling Lawrobe.
Theodore Prichett admitted taking a trip to Joudaville with Robert Jenkins and bringing back liquor. He paid 50 dollars fine plus costs and a suspended thirty day penal farm sentence. Robert Joukit implicated by Prichett cooperated with police as the matter unfolded.
Henry Seidl filed suit in Lawrence county circuit court against the B&O Railway in a case arising from two incidents in August when he shipped carloads of rye. One car reportedly leaked and grain was lost totaling 120.07 dollars and later losses were claimed. Separately, Henry Seidl, 31, died at his home on M Street after influenza related complications, with funeral at the Free Methodist church and burial at Beech Grove.
Fragmentary OCR text references a late era farmer and battle on roads with names unclear. No coherent events, dates, or entities readable enough to summarize into a news item.
The readable text contains jumbled names and phrases with no clear event or context. It mentions Budd, Vaprod, Rae Nuelerssgt, and Meooeromy Pines among incomplete fragments, yielding no coherent incident or report.
Jones of Columbus formerly of this city wrote friends about the death of his brother who enlisted in the S Marin. He was killed in action December 3rd and the news reached relatives the day before Christmas at Long Beach California.
Fragmentary text includes names such as Mrs Courtney and Mr Martin, social notes, card of thanks, and illness notices. It references family events, committee appointments, and condolences, but readable details are sparse and garbled.
A veteran recounts World War I experiences near Varennes and the Argonne front. He describes trench detonation shells, shell holes, barbed wire, and close calls as German artillery hit nearby. He notes a friend killed and others wounded while the unit built roads and endured bombardment.
The article outlines ship movements for U S Navy personnel traveling from Norfolk to Brest France then returning to Hampton Roads. Vessels depart Norfolk with troops, dock at Brest for about three days, and plan an 16 day stay offshore before returning to Hampton Roads for a 42 day post voyage period.
Private Claude Thomas Reynolds reports from France with camp observations about equipment, court fines, furloughs, and family visits. He notes soldiers moving property in Heltonville and mentions France duties, with a closing personal sign-off.
The Indiana Historical Commission to collect and preserve materials on Indiana's WW I history. Director Oliver, recently discharged from Army service, to lead efforts with state and county defense councils to assemble a state volume detailing Indiana's role in the war.
Meso hooMO fhastatileess widow of A. Neeley of Kansas reports the death of her husband. Notes from Myre indicate her husband was in Chicago. Mrs Stubbs of Yopee Kansas is sister of Mrs Neo, ex Governor Stubs, with no illness in the families. Spoonmore pleased by letter from son Edgar Hamilton now in the States. Old bus company F&F transferred to Batocuth F and F. A Shelby Camp transfer sent back to the States.
A family letter from Ros Murphy in Germany describes life with a local host family after arrival in December 1918. The writer notes friendly locals, wartime memories, and hopes not to sail before March as life improves with postwar inspections and parades. Other local figures connected include Mrs. Murphy, Lt. Sears, and relatives visiting Fayetteville and Ohio.
In police court Monday Joe Ketcham was sued for one dollar and costs on the charge of provocation toward Myrtle Marrow. The transcription also mentions Mr. McAdoo and a Monon train at Mitchell, with unrelated, garbled lines about an umbrella and a depot, from the Mitchell Commercial.
A May 1918 era missive describes war ending rumors, quiet guns, and homesickness. William Horace Leman of Company Bird Ammunition Train writes from France detailing cold roads, winter feel, scarce lights, and hope to return home soon. He lists experiences and fears some friends may not survive to come home.
Telegram arrives in New York from Paul Miron of the Anti Aircraft service after a fifteen day voyage. JO R Black returns from Sullivan. Robert Sleight ill in Chicago with appendicitis and to be operated on Tuesday. Mrs Sleight travels to Chicago. Mrs John Pace of Oklahoma visits relatives west of the city. O I Pattner of McKinney Lumber visits homefolks. Birth announced at Peerless for Catherine daughter of Otis and Lyman.
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