Funeral of Augustin Ellis Held at Hamer Day Chapel
Funeral services for Augustin Ellis who died Thursday morning at Dunn Hospital were conducted Friday at 3 PM in the Hamer Day Chapel with Rev. R H Toole officiating. Interment followed at Green Hill cemetery. The widow Ellen La Force Ellis and son Frank Ellis of Jeffersonville attended, arriving Thursday night and leaving for home after the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustin Ellis
Dunn Hospital
Hamer & Day Chapel
R. H. Toole
Green Hill Cemetery
Ellen LaForce Ellis
Frank Ellis
Jeffersonville
Ellis
Frank
Wing Lured to Muncie in Confidence Scheme Probe
Federal grand jury evidence outlines a Muncie swindle where wealthy victims were lured by an imagined wealthy Englishman with real estate, then rushed into staged fights to lose money. Conspirators and thirteen indicted men face bonds from 2,500 to 320,000, with further arrests expected as investigations unfold. Also seventeen arrests on liquor-law indictments were made in Evansville by Deputy U S Marshal John Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Grand Jury
Muncie
Sam Hessler
H. W. Shober
E. D. Siler
Arthur Betz
Decatur
Ross E. McDonald
Evansville
United States
John Miller
John James
Clarence Wilhelm
Otto Klein
Charles Klein
Fred Kil Unger
Jacobeen Frank Diebl
Funeral for Perry Blackburn Held in Oolitic
The funeral for Perry Blackburn who died at his home in Oolitic was held Friday at 2 o clock. Rev. Warren A. Sanders of Mitchell conducted the services and burial followed at Hopkins cemetery. Relatives and many friends attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Blackburn
Oolitic
Warren A. Sanders
Mitchell
Hopkins Cemetery
Boy Bitten by Locust Recovers After Illness
Russell Fry, 13, son of engineer Charlie Fry of Bedford B and O S W branch, was bitten on the right arm by a locust three days ago. He fell ill for several hours but has recovered and no further trouble is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Fry
Charlie Fry
Bedford
Boy Scouts Camp at Donaldson Cave near Mitchell
The Boy Scouts of the Christian church at Mitchell spend a week in camp at the Donaldson cave east of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of the Christian Church of Mitchell
Donaldson Cave
That City
Reverend Ralph Hays Returns From National Tour
Rev Ralph Hays chief clerk at the Southeastern local station and Mrs Hays finish a ten day vacation to Washington New York and other points They returned home Thursday night and Hays resumes duties this morning They stopped in Columbus Ohio to attend the Methodist centenary in session there during the week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hays
Southeastern
Indictments Rest on Mail Fraud Allegations in Muncie
Federal grand jury indictments in Muncie accuse Arthur Dearth of using the mails to defraud by supplying lists of fictitious businessmen to firms nationwide. Dearth is released on a $1,000 bond. James Maberry faces charges of illegal transportation of liquor and posted $1,000 bond. Several Evansville men with similar charges were named in related cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Mark Storen
United States
Federal Grand Jury
Arthur Dearth
James Maberry
Former Bedford Man John Curren Dies in Terre Haute
John Curren died at his Terre Haute home Friday after living in Bedford years ago with his brother Sam Curren. He is survived by his wife and one child. Sam Curren traveled to Terre Haute for the funeral held Friday at 9 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Curren
Sam Curren
Terre Haute
Serious coal shortage raises concern nationwide
The National Coal Association warns a serious coal shortage is near as May price hikes follow railroad contract closures. Mine owners blame U S Railroad Administration policy pushing competition and price cuts, arguing rails and large buyers secured cheaper contracts at 25 to 75 cents per ton below Fahrenheit fair prices, disadvantaging small consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Coal Association
Washington, D.C
United States Railroad Administration
United States Fuel Administration
May Fly Es or Redford Flys Home After Indy Stop
Evin Igman a guest of Mr and Mrs Von Fordyce left Friday from East 17th street to visit friends in Jasonville. He plans a flight from Indianapolis to Bedford and back, possibly performing stunts over Owensburg on the way home. Igman enlisted in Anderson Indiana November 18 1917 and trained at Kelly Field Phipps Carlstrom before discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evin Igman
von Fordyce
East 17Th ‘Street
Jasonville
Indianapolis
Owensburg
Ind
Bedford
Inman
Anderson
Kelly Field
Tex
Phipps
Carlstrom Field
Arcadia
Fila
Harrell Suffers Stroke on Heltonville Road
Calvin B. Harrell of Heltonville road near Walmer mill suffered a stroke Wednesday morning affecting his left side. He can talk but is limited in movement and awaiting further medical evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin B. Harrell
Heltonville Road
Walmer Mill
Fatal Blood Poisoning Follows Insect Bitein 15 Year Old Irene Kern
Irene Kern fifteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Kern Englewood died at 3 30 Friday morning after a three day illness with blood poisoning from an insect bite on her lip at a picnic south of the city. She was active in the Baptist church and Sunday school and was in high school. Survived by her parents two brothers funeral held at home burial at Green Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene
Louis Kern
Engle‘wood
Miss Kern
The
Baptist Church
Baptist Sunday School
Green Hill
Short Services For Mrs William Gyger Held
Short services were conducted Wednesday morning at with burial at Gilgal. Rev John Williams led services from the home on N street and again at Gilgal. Funeral services followed. Burial took place at Gilgal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gyger
N Street
John Williams
Gilgal
Rev. Williams
Death of Mrs Daniel Hostetler at Mitchell
Mrs Daniel Hostetler of Mitchell died at her home on Thursday morning following a stroke of paralysis suffered in a berry patch west of Mitchell. She was about 70, survived by her husband two sons two daughters and three brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Mitchell Methodist Church with burial in Mitchell Cemetery. Her parents Mr and Mrs William Pendergast were early prominent farmers near Lawrenceport. She was a devoted wife mother and member of the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Hostetler
Mitchell
William Pendergast
Marion Township
Lawrenceport
The
Methodist Church
Mitchell Methodist Church
Mitchell Cemetery
John
Charles
Emmett Pendergast
Rotary Luncheon Hosts R E P Kline at Bedford Chautauqua
Bedford Rotarians welcome R E P Kline of the Redpath Chautauqua for a noon luncheon. Kline will speak on New Competition during the second Chautauqua evening, delivering a forceful talk on idealism, hate costs, and fair dealing as part of a season packed with lectures and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.E. P. Kline
Bedford
Kline
Mgr. Kline
Family Dinner Highlights Philadelphia Foreman’s Visit
Dale Brown, foreman of ten government warehouses in Philadelphia, spent a month visiting relatives in this city and returned Friday to resume his duties. A notable moment was a family dinner Sunday at his sister Mrs. Fred Cannedy’s home on West Eighteenth Street with guests William Brown Frank Brown M and Mrs Harry Bridwell Miss Goldie Maddox of Oolitic and Mrs. Ewing Anderson of Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Brown
Philadelphia
Fred. Cannedy
West Whighteenth. Street
William Brown
Frake Brown
Harry Bridwell
Goldie Maddox
Oolitic
Ewing Anderson
Lexington
Stranger Confesses Escape From Madison Hospital
A man visited the McGinnis store Monday evening claiming he escaped from the Madison asylum and sought his Illinois home. He appeared educated and refined, said he had a good place as a trusty, was travel worn and hungry, and accepted a meal. He slept at the courthouse yard per advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGinnis
Madison’ Asylum
Illinois
Dinner Party Honors Soldiers Home From Overseas
Mrs. Max Harbaugh hosted a Sunday dinner at her parents home south of the city in honor of her husband Max Harbaugh and his friend Norman Wilder who returned after fourteen months of active service overseas. Guests included local families and Miss Ruby Reister of Salem who sang, with curios from the war on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Harbaugh
Ed McGinnis
Richard
Charles Harbaugh
Laura
Mabel Henderson
James McGinnis
James Harold
Lem Harbaugh
Lula Harbaugh
Charles Smith
Mary Ellen
Norman Wilder
Norman Wilder, Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler Meadows, Mrs. Hall, of Fayetteville
George Reister
Edna and
Ruby
Salem
Recovery Update on Mrs Pearl Brown After Operation
Mrs Pearl Brown, who underwent surgery at Dunn hospital for relief of tumor, is recovering and will soon be moved to her home at 1612 9th St. Marriage license issued for Paul Terrell of Bedford to Anta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Brown
Dunn Hospital
9Th St
Ada Lemaitre Sues For Divorce In Lawrence Circuit Court
Ada Lemaitre sues her husband Al Lemaitre in Lawrence circuit court alleging cruel inhuman treatment and neglect after a Sept 7 1918 marriage and Nov 4 1918 separation. She claims he deserted her and failed to provide a home or support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Lemaitre
Lawrence
al Lemaitre
Funeral Services for Richard Gyger Held at Green Hill
The funeral for Richard Nathaniel Gyger was held Tuesday at his East 17th street home with Rev. S. S. Lappin and Rev. O. A. Cook officiating. An American flag draped the casket as friends sent flowers and a military tribute was read from a higher officer. Veterans Guy Gilliatt Jess Condiff Glenn Moore Lawrence Scheibe Edward Lemmon and Clauncey Herndon served as pallbearers before interment at Green Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Nathaniel Gyger
East 17Th Street
Cook
Lappin
Spain
Campbell Fields
Clay Duncan
Miss Marice
Guy Gilliatt
Jess Condiff
Glenn Moore
Lawrence Scheibe
Edward Lemnon
Clauncey Herndon
Green Hill
Impressive Wedding Unites Paul Terrell and Anna Mason
A wedding ceremony at the Mason residence on South H street united Paul Terrell and Anna Mason of Bedford. Rev. J. E. Kern officiated with only relatives and close friends present. Ice cream and cake followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mason
South H Street
Paul Terrell
Anna Mason
Bedford
J. E. Kern
Divorce Ida Graham in the Lawrence Circuit Court
Ida Graham appears in the Lawrence Circuit Court seeking a divorce. The filing notes potential property and alimony considerations as part of the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Graham
Daniel B. Graham
Fred Fletcher
M. C. ‘Roach
Lawrence
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Hamer
Wing
Logust
BOY Scouts
Redford
Irene Kern
Red
R. E
P. Kline
Chautauqua
Bedford Chautauqua
D. P. Gillen
Leesville
Will
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Everett Green
Sam W. May
Maude Lemon
Guthrie
Madison
Husband
Ruby Reister
Anta
Richard Nathaniel
Gyger
Hile
REV
KERN
Daniel
Graham
Circuit Court
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