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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1919

Page

6

Honor Roll of Indiana Soldiers Casualty List

Honor roll lists Indiana soldiers with statuses including died of disease Gail Gibson New Goshen Ralph Hiatt Arcadia wounded severely corrected from disease Ulysses C Young Fransville wounded in action degree undetermined corrected from missing in action Fred Branam Bloomington Raymond Wagner Williamsport returned to duty from missing in action Arthur C Kirkoff Indianapolis Maude C Moss Grandview Mark Robertson Attica.

Indiana Gail Gibson New Goshen Ralph Hiatt Arcadia Corrections Ulysses C. Young Fransville Fred Branam Bloomington Raymond Wagner Williamsport Arthur C. Kirkoff Indianapolis Maude C. Moss Grandview Mark Robertson Attica

Death of Sherman Fidler Near Leesville

Sherman Fidler died at his home near Leesville Monday evening at 6 o clock from diabetes. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the home of resting easier Wednesday. Second Regiment Coast Artillery From France. MAKES LOCAL FAMILY HAPPY The transports Rochambeau Lapland and Cretic sailed from France for New York with 150 officers and 42090 men. Everett Bowman, son of Tyree Bowman, is a member of the Forty-second Regiment Coast Artillery, due to arrive January 20. Private Bowman enlisted three and a half years ago and was among the first troops to go overseas. The Forty-second have seen hard fighting and carry a fine report.

Sherman Fidler Leesville Rochambeau Cretic France New York Tyree Bowman Forty-second Regiment Coast Artillery Everett Bowman Bowman Regular Army

Bicycle Thief Trades Mount For Better Wheel

A bicycle thief took a bike from Jaca Mvans on West Twelfth Street. The thief rode the Evans bike to Jane Garvey’s home and exchanged it for Mrs. Rhorer’s wheel before returning, leaving Mr. Evans still seeking his bicycle.

Jaca Mvans West Twelfth Street Ee Rhorer

Funeral services for Mrs Henry Acton conducted at home

Funeral for Mrs Henry Acton held at her Seventh street home after a Monday night death from influenza complications. Survived by husband and two year old son. mother and sister from Indianapolis attended. Interment at Beech Grove.

Henry Acton Seventh Street Asi Acton Cece

Installation Of Officers At Local I O O F Hall

Lee Potter named Noble Grand and Herman Sears as Vice Grand lead a Tuesday evening I O O F installation at the Local Hall. Officers installed include Basil MIller Rec Sec Reid Cathers Fin Sec Joudy Kern Treasurer Clarrison Jones Warden Hertz Sears Conductor H J Conley Chaplin Bert Quackenbush R Scene Sup Oscar Bivins L Scene Sup and others serving as Nobles and Guards through next term.

Lee Potter Noble Herman Sears Basil Milfler Reid Cathers Fin Joudy Kern Clarrison Jones Ra Sears H. J. Conley Chaplin Bert Quackenbush R. Scene Oscar Bivins L. Scene Albert Lovall N. G Fred Sears——-L John F. Fankion W. G. Eilgin George—L G. R. F. Snow Onis Weyer

Horses battle to death in locked barn in Lafayette

In Lafayette Indiana a pair of heavy draft horses owned by John Berser broke loose in a locked barn and fought until they killed each other. The animals, newly shod, tore at each other with flailing hooves and teeth, mutilating their bodies as the barn suffered damage from the struggle.

Lafayette Ind John Berser Fifteenth Central Streets

Influenza Fatal To Mrs John Mansenberger

Mrs John Mansenberger died Tuesday night at her West Twelfth Street home after a brief illness. She leaves her husband six children William Joe Helen Katie Winnie and a three month old infant. Her mother Irene Williams is hospitalized in Indianapolis after a streetcar wreck. Surviving also are her parents and brother Alva Williams in U S service in France. Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 00 am from the West Street home with burial at Green Hill.

John Mansenberger West Twelfth Street Zella Williams Mount Olive Richard Williams First Baptist John Manserberger William Joe Helen Katie Winnie Babe Indianapolis Alva Williems U. S France West 12Th Street Green Hill

War Hero Marries Indiana Bride On Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Clarence A. Vaught US Marines and Vivian I. Taylor were married atop the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis. The ceremony united a World War I hero with his Bedford youth sweetheart, witnessed by close family and the bride’s sister. Vaught saw heavy combat including Chateau-Thierry and Soissons before returning home.

Indiana Clarence Vaught U. S. Marines Vivian Taylor Clarence Massey M. C. Clark Linton Soldiers’ and Sailors Indianapolis Robert’ Taylor Vaught Francisco Vaught Here Taylors Vaughts Connersville Clarence A. Vaught United States Marines Vivian I. Taylor Edison Avenue Verdun Vaughty Chateau-Thierry Belleau Wood Soissons United States Brooklyn

Patterson Bound Over for Lawrence Circuit Court Trial

Frank Patterson must stand trial in Lawrence circuit court after police court evidence showed probable guilt for knowingly receiving stolen goods. He could not post $500 bond and remains jailed. Two youths testified they entered the Weaver store, delivered items to Patterson, and received money.

Frank Patterson Lawrence

Cities to share auto license fees under new bill

A proposed bill would allow cities whose residents pay auto license fees to receive a portion of the fees instead of all revenue going to the state. The plan raises the vehicle tax by 10 to 15 percent while preserving overall state revenue and aims to ease municipal budget strains amid saloon revenue cuts, with Linton Citizen noting the burden of rising costs.

Indiana iLinton Gitizen

Pleasant Run Club Meeting Enjoyed by Ladies

The Pleasant Run club met at Miss Lydia Ramsay's home on January 8 1919 with papers on the influence of women. Refreshments were served and all participants had a pleasant time. The next meeting is set for February 12 1919 at Mattie Bridwell's home. Squares for a Belgium blanket were collected for the second time.

Pleasant Run Club Lydia Ramsay Mattie Bridwell Belgium

Freckola claims to remove freckles and improve skin

Advertisers tout Freckola as a remedy for freckles, tan, and discolored skin available at drug stores. They promise removal of spots with a second application, claiming it will leave skin smooth, healthy, and flawless.

Boy Falls Into Boiling Lard, Likely Fatal Burns

Clifford Haley five year old son of Mr and Mrs Grant Haley of North A street fell into a kettle of boiling lard Monday at the Roberts home on West 10th street. He was burned on the shoulders back and hands and is considered fatally injured.

Clifford Haley Grant Haley Ralph Roberts West 10Th Street

Ray Mitchell Injured in Hampton Roads Incident

A Sunday message to relatives reports Ray Mitchell injured when A. K. Sears was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Hampton Roads Virginia on a Saturday afternoon.

Soldier Mitchell Wounded in France Arrives at Hampton Roads

Ray Mitchell arrived at Hampton Roads VA reporting he is all right after serving overseas. He was wounded in the Chateau Thierry battles with a bullet through the knee and spent months in Base Hospital 18 in France. Meanwhile A K Sears was struck by a buggy at 16th and K, fracturing a rib and suffering internal injuries.

Ray Mitchell Hampton Roads Vinland Debarkation Hospital Mitchell Camp Taylor Chateau Thierry Base Hospital France A. K. Sears 16Th K Streets Mike Wagoner Williams

Soldier Writes From Alaska and Sheriff Sale Notice

A letter from Jesse Steele, Ft. Gibbon Alaska, describes harsh winter and homeward hopes after World War I. The second portion details a Lawrence County Indiana sheriff sale action under fee bill and executions, with a public auction planned for February 8, 1919 at the Lawrence County courthouse for specified land and rents.

Marriage License Issued for Andrews and Louise McDermitt

The County Clerk issued a license to Andrews and Louise McDermitt of Huron. They wed Monday at the bride’s home with Justice J. R. Pletcher officiating. The groom, 75, and the bride, 53, are long-time residents with prior marriages.

Andrews Louise McDermitt John W. King Huro Justice of the Peace J. R. Pletcher

Notice to non residents in Indiana law case 1918

The Lawrence Circuit Court of Indiana in the November term 1918 issues notice in the Anna Cannady versus Milton Cannady case. The defendant is alleged not to be a resident. He must appear by January 20 1919 to answer or demur or the case will be heard in his absence. The filing author is attorney Logan R Browning and the notice is dated November 21 1918 at Bedford Indiana.

Lawrence Anna Cannady Milton Cannady Logan R. Browning Milter Cannady State of Indiana Bedford

Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Frederick Stipp Estate

In the Lawrence County Indiana Circuit Court January 1919 term the estate of Frederick Stipp deceased. Executor Jesse T Stipp has filed final settlement with vouchers and will be examined February 20 1919. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause if any why the report should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship at the same time and place. Brooks Brooks attorneys.

A. Jay Lee Lawrence Co Circuit Court Lawrence County Indiana Frederick Stipp Jesse T. Stipp Jesse T. "Stipp Brooks & Brooks, Attys

Notice of administration in Indiana estate case

The circuit court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints George H Carter as executor with will annexed of the estate of Nancy Marley deceased. The estate in Lawrence County is alleged to be insolvent.

Circuit Court Lawrence County State of Indiana Nancy Marley Lawrence Coun George H. Carter

Notice of Estate Administration in Lawrence County Indiana

The United States Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana announces the estate of William H Huff deceased. Marshall Huff is named as Administrator. The notice lists the estate administration actions and related proceedings in Lawrence County.

Notice of Administration in Lawrence County Court

Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana announces the administration with will annexed of the estate of Mary B E Woody deceased. Joe Conley named administrator with will annexed. Attorney F10w3e W. E. Clark represents the estate.

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Coast Ar Tillery Acton Beech Grove Pleasant Ron Cal I. O. O. F. Hall John Mansenber Ger Bond Hampton Roads, Va A. K Sears Message Alaska Jesse Steele Ft. Gibbon Fort Gibbon Joseph Paffenberger Marion County JSL Huron William H. Huff Marshall Huff Louis A. Walker Peter J. Walker W. FE. Clark Mary BE. Woody Joe Conley W. E. Clark C. H. Emery Ang Dinegzes Ieeeea Hodge & Walls Russel Roach L. B. Roach 10Th Street Cale L. G. Rout Whitlam Bass Carl Bass Waiter Inman
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