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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1919
Page
5
A mail delivery collision near Bloomington left five people injured when a Indianapolis to Bedford mail truck struck a car. Authorities investigated the crash scene and transported victims to area hospitals for treatment.
Mrs Ella Glover Smith died at six ten Friday morning after being stricken with a rare lime disease while at home. An autopsy accident injured several others in a private car crash as funeral arrangements were announced for Sunday.
Funeral service for Private William Ako, a farmer and president of Plaga, was held with military honors. A procession from the high school to the Nav ta Pores cemetery accompanied by pallbearers and guards, as Greek and American flags were carried beside the hearse. Reverend Winikes Cevergesdis officiated the brief service. Interment followed under the direction of Philip P. Glaies.
A serviceman, wounded in the line of duty, visits his mother in a hometown residence. He has undergone two operations on a foot and now walks with a crutch after sustaining a gunshot injury.
Robert Heonagan received a late night message from his son Clarence at Vancouver Barracks Washington stating he was improving and expected to be out in a few days. His discharge was delayed as his condition required extended hospitalization before muster out at Camp Taylor.
A blaze at Mrs. Szatkowski’s residence on West Kirkwood Avenue forces the evacuation of the home. The fire injures several sick children and a woman named Mrs Szatkowski as firefighters move them to safety and later to relatives on East Richth Street. Loss is estimated at $5.4, with household goods about $240 damaged.
Mrs Lora Ellen Mitchell aged 26 wife of Volmey O Mitchell died at her home in Williams on Friday. Funeral services were held at the home on Saturday. Surviving are her former husband and two number of children. Wille Miss.
A Red Cross letter to J. L. Stephenson from Washington reports no record of prisoners from Cassel being released yet. The note notes prior claims of released prisoners from German prisons, but no confirmation arrived and no Cassel releases appear documented.
Commission led by Drs Short Freeland and Simpson from Justice Smith's court will hear admission for a patient in the hospital for the insane at Madison. The page notes ongoing matters and Friday events related to the case.
Pvt. John Stiles of Shoals describes American civilians' unfamiliarity with the war while recounting wartime scenes in England. He notes air raids near London and reporting back to his home in Texas after training at Kelley and Arlington fields.
Captain O A Sehnarr of the Salvation Army has been made an ensign in the service as a reward for faithful and efficient work. His many friends in Princeton extend congratulations and praise the recognition.
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James P. Mitchell, Jr. of East Seventh Street died Friday morning at 2:85 o clock. Burial held at Pinhook.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of our wife, daughter, and sister. Special thanks to Mrs. Emma Warding and Mrs. Hart Baker. Signed J. B. Summers, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Fields, Mrs. Emma Fields.
A damaged OCR fragment lists condolences for Mrs Eugenes Questonbush of Anapolis and others, mentions a Friday night event, a Grack en Back reference, an Indianapolis resident unable to work for weeks, and thanks to neighbors for bereavement floral offerings. Also notes mail carrier John N Stephenson with a poisoned left hand from turpentine exposure at the post office route.
Pete William receives a $500 fine and a six month jail term in Marton County following conviction. The verdict details indicate the court ordered the punishment for the offense cited.
In Indianapolis the special judge John F. Robbins fined and sentenced W P Williams owner of Williams Auto Evers on a December morning whiskey seizure. Police alleged Williams, dubbed king of whiskey dealers in Tadimapolis, distributed contraband from 3065 Rensselaer Avenue and Kentucky Avenue. Witnesses testified he aided illicit transport and offered bribes. Authorities urged harsher laws to curb whiskey traffic and direct proceeds to schools.
A holiday function in the Boyd school neighborhood featured a miscellaneous shower for Miss Anne Ketchem and Miss Goldie Woods at Sutter’s, hosted by Miss Werehan as president and Miss Wood as secretary. The event was held in the Moybach Cross Unit with a festive program.
A letter dated January 9 and bearing a postmark at the hour of death was received by Mrs. J. R. Pope. Lieut Harley Pope wrote from Raleigh Indiana describing how well he felt and a hopeful report that his command's field would become a permanent institution. The note, likely written during a stop, arrived after the body had not yet been found.
Reported influenza situation appears numerically high with numerous new cases citywide. Residents ignore safeguards as many continue work despite illness, raising concern for schools and households with exposed children and adults.
Beate Branaman formerly of Bedford and long employed at Kraft store in this city died in Cleveland Ohio of heart trouble. Funeral and burial occurred in Cleveland. He was well known and had many friends here.
The U.S. Department of Sercentture will sell Nitrate of Soda for cash at $80 per ton free on board at shipping point. Farmers must file applications with the County Agent by January 21 and orders require at least 29 pounds. Delivery costs to unloading points and incidental expenses are the farmer's responsibility.
Rex Hoss a 14 year old stepson of farmer William Lewis was brought to town after a corn cutter accident left his left leg badly severed. Surgeons performed a skin graft using donors from among relatives and friends while the family and guests visited at the hospital.
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