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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
1
Senator Hitchcock led the Senate in a final push to preserve President Wilsons hundred million dollar food bill and protect packing houses from financial loss amid the debate in Washington.
Paris January 23 official communique says responsibility of the authors of the War and penalties will be among the first questions at the Peace Conference plenary session resuming Saturday. It clearly refers to the Kaiser as a focus of consideration.
Paris January 23 M Sazonoff representing most Anti Bolshevik governments says he will not attend the Russo Allied Peace Conference on Princess Island Sea of Marmara February 15 because Bolshevik Government is represented.
Mrs Ed Terry aged 30 died at 8 45 PM Wednesday at her home at 13th and O streets after tuberculosis illness. She had been ill since March and recently returned from Rockville sanitarium. Survived by husband two sons Arnold and Clyve and two daughters Melba and Delra. Funeral Friday at 2 PM at Hayes cemetery near Oolitic.
Repair work on North I and North J streets starts Friday at noon. Scarifying and regrading planned north of the public square, with the north end of J torn up and regraded, then rolled. Co W Johnson, former lawyer, and wife arrive to reside in C B McCormick property on West 15th, with Mrs Johnson's parents Mr and Mrs Caleb Cobb. West Fifth Street used for the present.
The Womans Christian Temperance Union met in the Assembly of the Library Friday afternoon. Program included devotions by Mrs W A Brown a demonstration What one dollar will do by Mrs Louis Dunihue a talk by Miss Srait a Rob Call on Prohibition quotations and ratification of the Honor Roll. Ladies asked to bring work.
Bruce Flinn was charged with rape and expected to appear in court Thursday for arraignment. The case details were not released, but the defendant was taken into custody earlier this week.
The Bruce Flinn rape case progressed with jury selection and few witnesses called. Prosecutor Selah Flinn, a fourteen year old, testified as a witness. The trial opened Wednesday morning and jurors were chosen after a long session. Lieutenant Clyde F. Wagoner returned home on a ten day furlough from a New Jersey camp. Mr and Mrs D Morgan of West 12th street visited relatives in Campbellsville. W W Giger traveled to Hestonville on business Thursday.
Indiana Governor Goodrich said the state will reimburse National Guardsmen for uniforms and equipment bought at the start of the great war if the federal government does not. The Indiana senate backed federal legislation granting discharged soldiers six months of pay to ease reentry to civilian life. The 71st General Assembly moved quickly this week with a rush of committee meetings and new bills, including a major tax reform plan reducing intangible property by 75 percent and shifting burdens to tangibles like farm land. The Johnson bill to permit presidential elector suffrage was favorably reported, while the Wright amendment to the state wide prohibition bill sparked sharp debate between dry leaders and the Anti-Saloon League.
Fred E. Jackson aged 56 died Thursday at 6 45 after a prolonged illness of diseases undermining his health for years. Born July 13, 1888 he worked as a machinist and served as Lawrence county clerk from 1914 to 1918. He moved to Indianapolis for oil construction work and attempted limited military service before returning home to his parents. He belonged to Bedford Lodge No 14 and the Elks and was a popular local figure. The note adds unrelated legal case continuations for State vs Knight and State vs Chestnut, both arson charges, continued to the April term.
Edgar A Whitted, a young colored soldier on a thirty days furlough, visits Bloomington to renew acquaintances. He wears two medals one for Mexican service and one for marksmanship. He served on the Mexican border 1911 to 1917 and was part of a unit sent across the border. he delivered a message after his hat was knocked off by a bullet, while another messenger was killed. Reinforcements arrived after heavy losses including the Captain.
Jesse Fields of Washington Indiana, a radio operator on the Nantucket mine laying vessel, is on a 15 day furlough to visit his brother Will Fields and sister Mrs Henry Clark. The Nantucket is undergoing 15 days repairs after credited with destroying 17 German U boats. The ship contributed to mine laying efforts after England lost 17 vessels. Previously Fields worked at the Washington Democrat before enlisting.
Mitchell residents William Terry and Daisy King are linked in a terse public notice from the local registrar outlining a property or marriage filing. The terse item names the two individuals and hints at an official action in Mitchell.
Robert Turley, former Lawrence County man riding three Washington men, was killed when someone in their car fired into a crowd in Loogootee. Thomas Grannon, struck in the leg, grabbed a revolver and fired five shots as officers pursued the trio. Allen Kemp and Dutton were arrested. Coroner Egan probes. Turley leaves a wife and one child.
The Congregation of the First Christian extends the call for HEV LAPPIN as pastor. Local church members await the decision and potential installation.
The First Christian church voted unanimously to extend a call to Rev. S. S. Lappin of Bethany West Virginia after he preached both services last Sunday. He is praised by K J Meachant editor of the Christian Lookout as highly able and brainy and has connections with Bethany College and Christian Standard. He previously led the memorial Christian church at Bethany and resigned to join this city. The congregation was impressed and looks forward to his permanent charge.
Frank S Gucéinarti arrived home from Erie Pennsylvania where he spent two weeks carving fine details on a schoolhouse exterior.
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