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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1915

Page

3

Sunday Guests and Local Travel Notes in Pinhook

Miss Lula Mathis and Mrs Dora Jerrell hosted visits with relatives and neighbors. Attendees from surrounding towns included J H Montgomery Bono and J G Crawford Tunnelton plus numerous local couples and families. A baptizing ceremony at Guthrie Creek drew Dr Spencer Smith and others, and a June 25th wedding anniversary at John W Allen Sr's home featured kin from Missouri Bedford and Seymour.

John W. Allen Sr Joseph Sallee Missouri Charles LH. Allen Bedford

Bartlettsville Notes and Sunday Visits From Local Play

Local brief covers visits by Stolar Bartlett and D. B. Adamson party to Bedford and Bloomington church services by Rev. Pickler. Mentions corn planting progress, long corn stalks, and an upcoming Methodist basket meeting in July. Warning issued about a Turk suspected in the Guthrie shooting with a $75 reward offered.

Methodist

Local notes tidings from Seymour area Sunday events

E C Pinchon of Seymour visited the village Sunday. Leonard Howard made a business trip to Salem Tuesday. The potato crop is said to be the heaviest in years. Mrs. Albert Hamilton is very ill with tuberculosis. Albert Brown and family visited French Lick and West Baden Sunday. An infant son born to Carl Talbot and wife Monday lived only a few hours. Mrs. J D Moorehead visited Indianapolis early week. J W Hughes and wife hosted John and Mrs. Allen on Disney Ridge Sunday. Joe Purlee of Salem visited Henry Hoggatt and family Saturday and Sunday. Rev Fred Reynolds preached an excellent sermon Sunday night to a small audience. J H Montgomery bought a new auto Saturday and is learning to drive it. Tom Mills of Saltillo arrived to arrange wheat thrashing with Jonah Matthew. J Harry Montgomery shipped stock to Indianapolis and did business there last week. Miss Oleva Hughes of Campbellsburg visited her parents. Ray Noendeffer and Albert Hoggatt attended business at Campbellsburg the end of the week. Monday featured the best red horse fishing this season. Geo Link caught 15 and Frank Lockhart 8. Mrs. Letha Batman and children of Indianapolis visited her parents last week. George Link and Frank Young went fishing Saturday night. they caught three fish weighing about fourteen pounds. Wheat crop in this vicinity is in the shock with uncertain bushels per acre but expected higher than last season. R W Gasaway and family of Lawrenceport visited for their annual fishing trip at Loudon Ferry. they failed to catch a fish.

Salem Democrat Social News From Bedford Visits and Travel

Mrs Barbara Spaulding visits daughter Mrs George Jackson in Bedford. Mr and Mrs Claude Alexander and Allen Lloyd visit relatives in Bedford. Dorothy Newkirk of Bedford visits grandmother Mrs sma Boynton. Mr and Mrs Chas Newkirk of Bedford visit Emma Boynton. Newton Allen of Mill Creek travels to Bedford to see his son for a week. His daughter Mrs Zola Hoyt accompanies him for treatment by a Bedford doctor for cancer of the lower lip. Miss Mary Catherine Roberts of Bedford visits sister Mrs Claude Alexander and plans to teach in Fort Worth Texas next year. A shower of gifts accompanies her northward vacation before returning home.

Chas. L. Newkirk Bedford Emma Boynton Newton Allen Mill Creek Zola Hoyt Mary Catherine Roberts Claude Alexander

Social Roundup From Shoals and Nearby Towns

Anna Murphy reports a Sunday filled with family visits across Shoals, Mitchell, and Bedford. Notables include Mrs. Bedford Scarlett hosting James Scarlett, J. E. McKay traveling from Fort Ritner, and Harden King returning to Mitchell after time with relatives.

Community Casts Round of Visits and Illness Updates

Local residents travel between Bedford Heltonville and nearby towns for visits and business. Notable notes include Mrs. Kitty J. Sipes in critical condition and listed as death expected soon. Families gathering with Rev. Fowler and Yamily, and Misses Lora Glessco and Anna Mc Pike are shopping in Bedford.

Kitty J. Sipes Lora Glessco Anna McPike Bedford

Bloomington visitors return from family gatherings

Mrs. Samuel Cook and her daughter Doris Louise of Bloomington return home Wednesday after visiting I. N. Cook and family and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Cook at Oolitic. Mrs. Delia Johnson of Tunnelton, with her daughter Miss Glenn, who had been visiting relatives in Zelma, also arrived in the city.

Samuel Cook Doris Louise Bloomington I. N. Cook Claude Cook Oolitic Delia Johnson Tunnelton City Miss Glenn Zelma Wesley Thompson Stinesville

Veteran Gillatt Travels to Visit Son in Midland

Nathan L. Gillatt, a Civil War veteran and well known French Lick resident, was in town Wednesday en route to Midland to see his son Orville Gillatt, who serves as Southeastern Agent there.

Nathan L. Gilliatt French Lick Midland Orville Gillatt Southeastern

Local Notices Highlight Social Visits and Weddings

Mrs Fleta Mathis reports social visits from Noble Box and wife of Buddha to John Williams and wife. Numerous locals, including Ruth Lee, Miss Annie Wright, and Miss Maud Johnston, visit kin and attend church events. A May wedding at Eliza Standiford’s home features Elizabeth Standiford and Carl Zenor of Clinton, with Elizabeth noted as a longtime Clinton teacher.

Noble Box John Williams Sunday

Couple Celebrates Marriage With Simple Ceremony

The couple exchanged vows in a small ceremony performed by Rev. Fred Reynolds. A few friends attended and they will be at home to their friends after July 1.

Fred Reynolds

Community Notes From Coxton And Nearby

Ottis Rayburn returns to Fort Wayne. Birth announces a son to Mr and Mrs Fred Scherschl. Visitors include Mrs Wesley Thompson and Mrs Maud Tarpaugh. W C Cook of Bedford visits. Miss Wilma Adamson heads to Burns City. Rayburn Reed and family stay with John Hawkins. Old Union Sunday school set for 9:30 with no preaching hour. Mrs Walter Adamson and children travel to Orleans. Mrs Ottis Rayburn’s family visits ill mother. Mrs da Williams attends Alex Adamson funeral.

Ottis Rayburn Fort Wayne Thomas Fultz

Visit Notes and County Roundup of Local Guests

Mrs. Otho Sowden reports on 4th plans and a social patchwork of visits. Miss Ethel Wells visited Bedford friends, while Evadna Pierce stayed with Mabel Terrell near Mt Olive. James Akles from near Trinity sold stock to A K Sears. Roy Ferguson from St Petersburg arrived to visit relatives. Vivian Williams returned from Indianapolis and Anderson. Lyle McClung from Indianapolis came to visit relatives. Cora James of Bedford spent the day with her parents. Mrs Leonard Porter of Indian Springs visited with Omer Porter’s family. James Mundy, Howard Barnes and kin drove to Trinity Springs Sunday.

Roy Ferguson St. Petersburg Florida Cora James of Bedford Chas. Freeman Leonard Porter Indian Springs Omer Porter

Aunt Liza Evans Celebrates 78th Birthday in Dark Hollow

Aunt Liza Evans known to relatives celebrated her seventy eighth birthday in Dark Hollow. Relatives and neighbors arrived with baskets and gifts. a noon dinner followed. Attendees included her sister Mrs Jane Adams aged 84 and brother Samuel Simpson aged 67, plus many cousins and friends.

Liza Evans Dark Hollow Liza Jane ‘Adams Samuel Simpson Richard Jackson Addie Ermal Jackson Harry Thomas l George Sears John Evans Beda Eliza Anna Lois Cora J. T. George Leda Ruth Day Jane Adams Sarah Owens Bart Cole Ayellie Ora Cole Lester Homer Perkins John Perkins Mabel Chauncy Babb Lelia John Adams Grace Felix Borders Ray Tom Meg- Temre Ruth

Unlucky Auto Trip Near Indianapolis Ends In Haul Out

Editor Walter S. Brad fute George Thornton Atty C Malott and R G Miller drove to Indianapolis and at a fork fifteen miles north west they were persuaded to take the Tabor hill road which proved impassable. Their car was stuck and hauled out by the man who had advised the route who reportedly earns weekly from such rescues. He cited a $12 fee as a recent example in Bloomington World.

Walter S. Bradfute George Thornton Atty. C C. Malott R. G. Miller Indianapolis Tabor Iil Tabor Hill Bloomington

Ray Fiddler Confined to Home by Illness

Ray Fiddler remains at his residence due to illness limiting his mobility and daily activities. Local medical guidance supports rest and cautious recovery at home.

Ray Fiddler

Mrs Edith McFall Guest of Mrs Charles Ragsdale Mast

Mrs Edith McFall is the guest of Mrs Charles Ragsdale Mast on 18th Street in a social visit noted by local society pages.

Edith McFall Charles Ragsdale Mast

Mrs. W. W. Whitney Confined by Illness at Home

Mrs. W. W. Whitney is reported to be ill and confined to her home, with no additional details provided on the illness or prognosis.

W. W. Whitney

Mrs Harris and son Grover visit Mitchell trip

Mrs. Claude Harris and her son Grover of Chicago after visiting Dr and Mrs D D Nicholson on O street head to Mitchell to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Neal near that city.

Claude Harris Grover Chicago D. D. Nicholson O Street Mitchell Charles Neal

William Bastaine Plans Terre Haute Motorcycle Race Ride

William Bastaine, a renowned Southeastern passenger brakeman, says he will travel from Terre Haute to enter the motorcycle races on the 3rd with a 7 horsepower Indian machine. Bill is a notable rider, competitors take notice.

William Bastaine Terre Haute Bill Dake

Scully Sentenced for Intoxication to 140 Days in Penal Farm

William Scully received a total sentence of 140 days and 10 dollars costs plus 100 dollars fine by Mayor Fields for intoxication. Special Officer Bent Alvis supervised the prisoner after being taken to Putnamville Penal Farm on Wednesday to begin serving the term.

William Scully Mayor Fields Putnamville Bent Alvis

Local names and travels fill Bedford notes diary

Mrs. William Falk is ill at her East 18th street home. Hazel Ray travels to Mitchell for piano lessons. Races point to future opportunities at the County Fair. Mrs. Launis returns from Indianapolis visit. Mrs. Otte White and Golda Murphy of Heltonville visit the city. Local motorists include the Graftons and Carters on a West Baden trip. John Jones and friends enjoy a Sunday outing at Williams. Shoulty and Stipp visit Frank Shoulty in West Clinton. Nugent of Lafayette returns home from visiting James Nugent. Ollie Mattingly sails to Huntingburg for weeks with relatives. Sears head to Caxton for Alex Adamson funeral. McFadden family from Logan travel home after city visit. Treissa Bunday returns after visiting Bloomington. Edgar Carter arrives from JaNas, Texas, to join his wife. Bertha and Cora Clements of Bedford visit cousin Miss Lalie Nemens in Loogootee. Herman Taylor returns from Terre Haute with plans to move. Late Bowman and mother Mrs W R Bowman visit, return to Heltonville. Henderson relatives visit Terra Haute then Bedford. Fields, Hennon, Dobbins attend W B Mitchell funeral escort to Owensburg. Rev William Kelly and party attend A.M. District Conference in French Lick. Glover family leaves for St Peters burg, Florida. Bruner Tippie of Des Moines and Mrs. Hmoke visit cousins south of Bedford. Dr Duncan hears from wife in Chicago hospital, condition unchanged.

Strout Garage Worker Recovers From Severe Injuries

Charles Strout son of Mr and Mrs John Strout suffered a serious hand and arm injury Monday while cranking a machine at the Strout Garage. He is making gradual progress as expected given the extent of his injuries.

Charles Strout John Strout Strout Garage

Munice Guests Return Home After Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Luedtke of Munice spent several days in this city with relatives and returned home Wednesday. They were accompanied by Mr. Luedtke's mother Mrs. Fred Luedtke and by John Haase and Viola Hartman.

Gus Luedtke Muncie Mr. Luedtke Fred Luedtke John Haase Viola Hartman

Mrs Jesse McCoy Returns After Funeral Arrangements

Mrs Jesse McCoy of Orleans returned home Tuesday to complete burial arrangements for her father B F Wible who died Monday night. The burial was held in Livonia on Wednesday.

Jesse. McCoy Orleans B. F. Wible Livonia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pinhook J. A. Brooking Lula Mathis Lizzie Ingle Odric Allen J. H. Montgomery Bono J. W. Mathis and Sons Noble Reynolds Dora Jerrell of Seymour J. L. Crawford Bruce Flinn C. BE. Alen Ailey Harris Trues Kinbley Buddha J. G. Crawford Robert Brooking Homer Haws Brown County Dudley Hunley of W. H. Crawford Albert Crawford Mary Ingle Ona Crawford Campbellsburg Dr. Matlock Ezra Brooking Brock Denniston School House Dan Hancock Joel Crawford Spencer Smith Leesville Guthrie Creek Bridge H. O. Allen Eck Wever Denniston Bartlettsville Jeffie Sowder Stolar Bartlett Vada Cracraft George Cracraft D. B. Adamson Pickler of Curt Sowder Chapel Hill A. ©. Clark Wm. Fender Guthrie Bond Frank Young E. C. Pinchon Our Village Leonard Howard Salem Albert Hamilton Albert Brown West Baden Carl Talbott Monday J. D. Moorehead J. W. Hughes John Allen and Wife Joe Purlee Henry Hoggatt and Family Tom Mills Saltillo Jonah Matthew J. Harry Montgomery Oleva Hughes W. H. Hughes Ray Noendeffer Albert Hoggatt Geo. Link Frank Lockhart Letha Batman Lafayette Williams George Link William Munson Ambrose Hosteter Lawrence Lee Bert Stewart Jim Watson R. W. Gasaway Lawrenceport Loudon Ferry THE Salem Democrat Barbara Spaulding George Jackson Allen Lloyd Dorothy Newkirk Myssma Boynton Huron Anna Murphy al Scarlett Shoals Bedford Scarlett James J. E. McKay Fort Ritner Harden King Jesse Terry Georgia Mable Myers Mrs Dee Bowden Maggie Bowden Lillie and Ethel Pitman John Pitman Claud Sutton Shoal Gladys Bergdoll Medora Mrs. Newkirk S. M. Isom Matilda and Gwin of Harry Wood John Stapleton Harley Sutton Pricy Terry Joseph Siney Blanche Joss Davis Marlie Mrs. C. Murphy Anna, McPike Jason Bowman Near Zelma John Glassco Howard Fleetwood Forest Berryman Troy Ohio Raeligh Christenberry Heltonville Ethel Mikels Jaydia McPike Heltonville Satury van Irene Kelley Kate McPikes Isaac Sipes Fowler Alex Mitchell Yellowstone Crawfordsville Indiana Oma Reed Kate McPike Fleta Mathis J. Crawford Noble Malott Ruth Lee Ft. Titner M. E Mary and Lorena Aldridge Fster Allen of Dennison Ocle Scott Annie Wright Across the Rver Effie Mahonery Ruth Barker Mollie Ilvin Daugher Clara Mary Pickett Bro Frank Martin Christian Church Miss Maud Johnston Claude Erwin I Eliza Standiford Nellie Duncan Harry Montgomery Across the River Mamie Cooper Dessie Cornwall Mt. Carmel Clarence Dowling Flora Hubbard Dennis Manonery Hattie Guthrie Elvey Jackson Tha Baugh Ruth of Mitchell Earl Bolling Albert Elvin Joe Salle Will John Allen Evra Henderson Paul Fullen Cole Scott Maud Dixon Essie Horner Mister Alen I Cliff Scott Dennis Mahonery John Allen Sr Eliza Standiford Elizabeth Carl Zenor Clinton Zener Coxton Murre Boyd Ft. Wayne Fred Scherschel Mrs. Maud Tarpaugh Mrs. Sherrell W. C. Cook Wilma Adamson Burns City Ida Williams Old Union Walter Adamson Mr. Phillips da Williams Alex Adamson Otho Sowden Ethel Wells Evadna Pierce Mabel Terrell Mt. Olive Sunday James Akles Near Trinity A. K. Sears Vivian Williams Anderson Lyle McClung James Mundy Howard Barnes William Munday Whfe Trinity Springs Ents J. A. Blankenship CG. A Fifteenth Street Walls & Walls Real Estate Hodge & Walls Bid William Falk East 18Th Street Hazel Ray H. H. Launis Wes Bilyeu Otte White Golda ,Murphy Robert Grafton Glenn Carter John Jones Bob and James Stevens Claud Morgan Williams Frank Shoulty Marie Stipp West Clinton Joseph Nugent Lafayette James Nugent Ollie Mattingly Huntingburg Herman Sears Caxton Herman McFadden Logan Treissa Bunday Bloomneton Edgar Carter JaNas Texas Bertha Cora Clements Lalie Nements Loogootee Sentinel Herman Taylor J. B. Henderson Terra Haute W. M. Shortridge Howard Fields Frank Hennon William Cash Dobbins W. B. Mitchell Ithe Owensburg William Kelly Solomon, Wayne Eva Larter A. M. ‘S. Church Thos. G. Glover Mary Bruner Tippie Des Moines Town Miss. Hmoke, Bruner Jeffersonville Ind John M. Johnson J B. Duncan
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