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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1919

Page

5

Purdue Student Pastor Burns in Garage Fire Incident

Freeland Pace sustained painful burns while a gasoline spill ignited near a private garage behind the Y M C A on a Thursday evening. Rev. J W Findley, former Presbyterian pastor, recently named to church board duties in Prado area.

Freeland Pace Purdue Freelang Pace Thess Washington Avenue J. W. Findley Presbyterian Church Rhis c Coa France St At Prado

Bedford Soldier on Duty in Germany

Bedford soldier T. Gresham of Company F Fifth Pinto Artillery is on duty in Germany and reported safe. The class letter sent to relatives October 2 noted his service with Bat. S. Fifth Artillery, having sailed in May and served ten months at the front.

Dewey T. Gresham Bedford Bat. S. Fifth Pinto Artillery Germany Gedfrie Ras Uualiv Vik Io Gresham Faha Kafiestar Upos Ite Siice

Bedford National Bank Directors Re-elected for Year

At the annual stockholders meeting of Bedford National Bank the following directors were re-elected: Wolfing, Chirk, George W. McDaniel, George W. Hay, McHenrys Owen, PL J. Brooks, and W. A. Brown. Officers reappointed: T. J. Brooks president, George W. Hay vice president, and W. A. Brown cashier. Dividends declared and the bank placed on the Treasury honor roll for insuring undersubscribed certificates of indeterminate insured status.

Bedford National Bank Wolf Ing Chirk George W. McDaniel George W. Hay McHenrs Owen PL J. Brooks Cai W United States Treasury Department

Letter from Alva Parham Recalled in Rhine Valley Note

Former Daily Mail office head Alva Parham writes home from Rhine Valley Germany dated December 6 describing his time overseas. The missive, received by Wes Parham, notes a calm in duties though the setting is distant and war framed.

Fetter Alva Parham Daily Mail Wes Vpar Rhine Valley Lisure

Train of Soldiers Heads South for Discharges

A special four coach train carrying soldiers from Vancouver Barracks left Saturday for Camp Taylor to receive discharges. Among the travelers are Padford boys Alva Williams Clorineer Phernidon and Pistris Winterhalter. Also noted is a marriage license for Gerard Thiner and Marthe Peart. Frank Becker and wife travel to Chicago for a funeral.

Noes Vancouver Larracks Camp Taylor Padford Boys Alva Wil- Hames Clorineer Phernidon Pistris Winterhalter

Elector Of Officers Held By Directors Of Citizens National Bank

Directors of Citizens National Bank convened to elect officers as part of an internal meeting. The session outlined leadership roles and tasked committees with oversight responsibilities. No external actions or public announcements were made.

Re elected officers of Citizens National Charis meeting

A fragmented notice reports the re election of stockholders officers at Citizens National Charis with mention of key names and positions. The garbled text lists individuals such as Parmer, Goole Poster, ELM ton, W. OR. Martin, and others, indicating roles like president and vice president though text remains unclear.

Citizens National Charis UGG Pde Sy Mae Goole Poster Elm. Ton W. OR. Martin Adaieai Ph Go. Aldeniger Hon. Macrae Cas

Stroke Paralysis Spares West Frank Residents

A man in West Frank sustains a stroke of paralysis but manages to reach his home Friday night and is visited by family. Authorities are notified. his caregiver notes the condition worsening due to age and health.

John Jackson Whi Jackson

Maintenance and Car Shifts in Atlantic Coastal Rail

Officials report multiple passenger cars undergoing overhaul or repairs. Private car No 5 has been remodeled on itsDP. President Pierrey Wee’s car turned out after a general overhaul. Private car No 1a Geneal Manager Mas’s car and the general superintendent’s car are in shops for repairs.

Mona Bsea

Public service critique as Wilson era Congress blamed

The piece condemns Republicans and Wilson era Congress for mishandling war revenue and rail freight costs. It argues roads suffer while big war profits fund taxes, urging better service at lower cost and focusing blame on party mismanagement and partisan obstruction.

Congress Dathars Bay

W F Cross Dies In Indianapolis

A message from Mitlard Cross of Indianapolis reports the death of his father W F Cross who suffered dropsy and died in Indianapolis. His remains were buried at Riverview Cemetery in Seymour last Sunday. Mrs Cross and Sam were once residents of this city on South 51st Street.

Mitlard Cross Indianapolis W. FF. Cross Indianapols Riverview Seymour Mrooard Vrs Cross Sam T Thin Cite Picted Mouth 51

Death of Little Daughter of Dewis Family

Marguerite dewis two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Dewis of Neath died Saturday afternoon from unspecified causes. Funeral services planned Sunday at 6 at Union Cemetery. Friends and relatives recall her in Neath as a visitor to her home today for business matters.

Clarence Vaught Connersville Marguerite Livias Dlo Davnehter Albert Dewis Ceurth Reser Pmetamonia Mitach Buffucnna Nion Oelock

Death in flu influenza claims William E Fish

William E Fish of South G Street died Thursday afternoon from injuries after a collision near the train tracks earlier that day. Funeral arrangements set for Saturday, with services at his home and burial in Green Cemetery. He was 60 years old, a former drayman, and member of the Priest Methodist church.

William FE. Fish South G Street Faun Rhmny Coun

Emma Denniston Aas Sues for Alimony in Lawrence Court

Emma Denniston Aas filed suit in Lawrence Circuit Court seeking alimony. The complaint requests a total alimony award of 506 dollars.

Emma Denniston Aas

Lawsuit Filed Over Alleged Will In Lawrence Circuit

George W Breather sues William B Jones in Lawrence Circuit Court contesting a will. The complaint says decedent died May 2 and left one half interest in real estate to William Jones. John Holmes, administrator, is named and plaintiff seeks declaration of the will as void.

Loewrence Witliam Bosomen Occas Jolin Od Holmes Teber Jones Jotun Ol Tolmes Ir Fa

Funeral for Robert N Greyson Held at Home Near Yellowstone

Robert N Greyson, age 73, died Friday at his home near Yellowstone. Funeral services were held Sunday at the church with many relatives and friends in attendance.

Robert N. Greyson Wears Yellowstone

Supreme Court Grants Rehearing in Torphy Case

The David Torphy case, previously affirmed, has been granted a new hearing by the Supreme Court. The matter, tied to Monroe County, will be retried in Monroe County following the high court’s order.

David Torphy Monroe County

Becker Brothers Train McCoy Stable In Columbus

A fragment from a local column notes Mrs Frenk Teohker grieving over news of her brother and the death of an infant. It mentions B C Metov hiring Cherry as trainer for the McCoy training stable opened in Columbus with twelve horses.

Tc. B.C. Metov Pedaum Cherry Mvansvilte McCoy Cofinibus Lorses

Petition Announced Surcharge Dismissed and Gas Repairs Ordered

A petition by Southern Indiana Power Co for electric rate increases was dismissed after a hearing in Bloomington. Interstate Gas Service Co was ordered to repair its plant to improve gas supply to Fordford consumers. Solemnized at Nashville, the marriage of Miss Louie Driscoll and Dr T P Gambrel was held at the Nashville church with few attendees and formal attire.

Southern Indiana Power Company Bloomington Tadianunons Fantasy Tath Interstate Dubtie Service Company Sun Othey Fedford Nastar Als. Allen Ford Ur A

Mrs Spurgeon Dead at Freeton

Mrs Trafefarker was called to Preetown Saturday by the death of her aunt Mrs Serahe Spirrzearm, 87, who died at her home Friday. A funeral was planned for Sunday with services at the town cemetery.

Trafefarker Serahe Spirrzearm Riowrtta

County Working Reserve urged to continue farm labor drive

Lawrence County Councils of Defense appeals to the Boys Working Reserve and local farmers to sustain productive service for wartime needs. The program logged 872,707 working days aiding food production and supported allied nations. officials seek continued effort and offer classifications and assistance via the County Agent's Office.

Bors Lawrence County

Carrie Weimer Granted Divorce and Custody

Carrie Weimer was granted a divorce from Otis Weimer on a cross complaint and awarded custody of their child.

Carrie Weimer Otis Weimer

Bryantville Institute Called Off

The Farmers' Institute at Bryantville has been annulled for January 25, 1919. The Erie Church institute will meet Friday January 24, and Trinity Church on Saturday January 25. Programs are prepared for both meetings and attendance is encouraged. James Kline, County Agricultural Agent, Lawrence County.

Farmers’ Institute Broyantsville Erie Church Trinity James Kline County Agri Lawrence Co

New Toll Artesin Effect and Local Personal Notices

Government toll charges took effect January 20 with standardization nationwide. Indiana sees little change. Night and evening hours incur half and quarter rates. Notices report deaths, travel, and family news from Indianapolis and Bloomington. a Mitchell woman saved 72 dollars from bulk mailings.

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