Parole Denied for Delbert Quackenbush by Board of Pardons
Clark County records show the Board of Pardons refused to grant parole to Delbert Quackenbush, convicted in Clarke County of grand larceny. He led a swindle involving Citizens National Bank and a $600 telegram signed in the name of Jance Coleman, later captured after a trip to California and Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Pardons
Delbert Quackenbush
Clarke County
Quackenbush
Citizens National Bank
Jance Coleman
Bordem
California
Salem
Vienie Roast Aides Social Evening Near City
Several couples of Miss Anna Mary Dye’s young friends enjoyed a Vienie Roast Monday evening from 6 to 9 in the woods south of the city. They roasted the whenies over a huge bonfire and added delicacies to their spread. Miss Collers was the only out of town guest. Joseph Armstrong and family left Tuesday for a two weeks visit with relatives and friends at Dainsville Missouri. The twelve year old son of John L Wood is suffering typhoid. Mrs Howard Fields is suffering ivy poisoning of the feet. Mr and Mrs Grover Wright, recently in Washington DC for six weeks, are now in New York City sight seeing and are expected home later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mary Dye
Dorothy Dollers
Columbus
Miss Collers
Joseph Armstrong
Dainsville, Mo
Grover Wright
Wagshginton
D. C
Wright
Q. R. T. and Engineers
New York City
Marital Licenses Reported for Wickfeldk Schroeder Albright Terrell
Henry Rudolph Wickfeldk of Cincinnati weds Catherine C. Schroeder of Mitchell. Thomas E. Albright of Huron weds Grethell Terrell of Huron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rudolph Wickfeldk
Cincinnati
Catherine C. Schroeder
Mitchell
Thomas E. Albright
Huron
Grethell Terrell
Local Families Visit As Purdue Alternates Named
A party of guests from Kansas Indiana and Campbelisburg stay with Mrs. William Duncan in M street. Dorothy Dollers plans to return to Columbus Wednesday. Emery Love and William P Hays were named as Purdue University alternates. The county assigns two youths to Purdue annually with special school concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery, Love
William P. Hays
Purdue University
Miss Anna Mary Plans Morning Departure for House Party
Miss Anna Mary is set to leave in the morning to attend a house party hosted by Miss Hester Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mary
Dye
Hester Hoffman
Residence on L Street Front by James O Connell
James O Connell lays the foundation for a new residence on L street behind his 17th street property. When finished it will be one of the handsomest in the city and will be occupied by his family, with the present home kept for rental. After dinner at the poor farm Tuesday, the Board of Commissioners toured Indian Creek township to inspect roads there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'’Connell
L Street
17Th Street
Board Commissioners
Indian Creek Township
Committee On Military Affairs
Congress
Unclear fragment hints at family ties in Cincinnati
Fragment mentions Miller and relatives in Cincinnati and references the University of the guy. No clear event or full names to confirm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Miller
Vine
Cincinnati
Letter from Mexican War veteran recounts service and memories
A June 36 1913 letter from a Los Angeles reader recalls service with Company F 5th Indiana Regiment under Col James H Lane and Lt Gov John A McDougal. He details camp life near Mexico City, a near burial, anecdotes about Col May and Santa Anna, and notes old comrades and local kin from Lawrenceport Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Bedford Mail
Ind
Jas. H. Lane
John A. McDougal
California
San Augustine
Mexico City
Abe Thompson
Col. May
Marino del Ray
John Crawford
Gov. Crawford
Kansas
Kings County
O. L. Wilson
Salem
Washington County
Nugent
Bedford
Drs. Newland
Rariden
Vestal
Malotts
John Hendricks
St. Paul
Lawrenceport
White River
Guthrie Creek
Carlton
Gen. Lane
Redondo
Old Santa Anna
Santa
U. S
Bedford Four Team Field Sunday In Felid
A baseball game at Ellettsville Friday saw Bedford lose 7 to 5. The largest crowd of the season attended the contest as Ellettsville, with Barker catching and Cavaness pitching, rallied to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellettsville
Bedford
Barker
Cavaness
Williams
Wampler
Stewart
Myers
Anderson
Harris
Goodall
Bloomington
Mrs Charles Gonder of New Albany Visits City Friends
Mrs Charles Gonder of New Albany is in the city for a few weeks visiting old friends formed during her residence here. She stays with Mr and Mrs Sam Hardin on South I street. Gonder, who has worked in Panam in government service, is due to arrive in the United States next month to stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles’ Gonder
New Albany
Sam. Hardin
South I
Mr. Gonder
Panam
No Recruits Seven Year Enlistment Bill Faces Setback
Washington reports army and navy recruiting far below demand as seven year enlistment law proves unpopular. Officers say four year service plus reserve remains unclear and a reserve pay plan faces heavy political resistance. Congress may drop or modify proposed measures affecting national guard status and federal pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Navy
Congress
Secretary of War
Representative Hay
House Military Committee
Garrison
House of Representatives
National Guard
Family Reunion Highlights Local Obscure Fare
Family members of the Strossneider clan gathered at Owensburg for a sheep roast hosted by Charles Strosneider and returned home. Other items note travels and health updates including typhoid fever in Roland Nugent and improvements of D W McKnight after illness.
Fourth of July Party Honors Marguerite and Edith Allen
Miss May Tech hosted a patriotic afternoon at her West 15th Street home for the Sewing Club and friends honoring Marguerite and Edith Allen who leave for Los Angeles. Flags crepe paper and red white blue decor filled the rooms while games parlor fireworks and a handkerchief shower complemented the celebration. Guests included Louise Houston of Frankfort Vadza Newman of Indianapolis and Marguerite Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Tech
West 15Th Street
Marguerite
Edith Allen
Los Angeles
Calif
Louise Houston
Frankfort
Vadza Newman
Indianapolis
Marguerite Austin
July announcement for Jee McCure event in Mnightsvale Tenn
July designation announces something for Mr and Mrs Jee McCure of Mnightsvale Tennessee. The fragmentary note references a date and names without clear details of the occasion or full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jee McCure
Mnightsvale, Tenn
Miss Wislet S&éessant Returns From Visit
Miss Wislet Séessant, guest of Miss Mary Wallheiser on 14th Street, has returned to Branstes Tl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wislet S&éessant
Mary Wallheiser
Weet
Stret
Branstes
WCTU Meeting Planned at Christian Church
The W C T U will meet Friday at 2 30 in the church parlors. The program includes Are Children Learning Patriotism, Patriotism Shown at Gettysburg and Our Scouts, a Medley of Nation's Tunes, Dry Washington D C, A Bit of Interesting History, and a Song America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Gettysburg
Washington, D. C
America
Town and Nearby Folks Make Short Trips Home
The column notes the Byers family child ill with indigestion on East 17th street. Mabel Benzel returns from visiting Maud Batman east of the city. Ben Terbeck and family come back from Shoals. Bernard ONeill of Kansas City visits Maurice McGrath on West 14th street. Katherine Knight visits cousins Lorene and Avola Knight on South H street. Clinton Hall returns to Normal at Danville after visiting Avoca. Claude Stephenson returns from Indianapolis after visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard O'Neill
Kansas City, Mo
Maurice McGrath
West 14Th Street
Katherine Knight
Lorene and
Avola Knight
David LaForce Returns to Work at Cleveland Stone Co
David LaForce, long seriously ill, has improved enough to return to work on Monday in the office of the Cleveland Stone Co. at Oolitic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David LaForce
Cleveland Stone Co
Oolitic
Matotts and Olive Malott Guests of Hogers in Country
Mr and Mrs John Matott and daughter Edith and Miss Olive Malott spent Friday in the country as guests of Mr and Mrs J A Hogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Matott
Edith
Olive Malott
J. A. Hogers
Duncan Couple Arrive in City For Short Stay
Mr and Mrs Frank Duncan who were married Saturday in Indianapolis have arrived in this city and will occupy rooms in the E L Moore residence on West 13th street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Duncan
Indianapolis
E. L. Moore
West 13Th Street
Mrs Jessis Williams and Daughter Headed to Williams for Summer
Mrs Williams and her daughter have traveled to Williams to spend the summer season, according to local notes. The trip marks a family seaside or countryside visit anticipated for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessis Wiliams
Williams
Local Folks Return Reach Home and Visit Relatives
Miss Opal Martin returns from Indianapolis. Mrs Ryan Beem and Miss Zeella Bates plan a New Albany visit. Miss Craigie Gainey visits uncle John M Gainey in Indianapolis. Virgil Varnarsdoll visits Kentucky. May Malott and Stella Ellison return to Terre Haute after Fourth visit. A son born to Mr and Mrs Louis Cosner at 18th and EH streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan Beem
Miss Craigie Gainey
John M. Gainey
Indianapolis
Louis Cosner
18Th and
EH Streets
Boy Born to Mr and Mrs George W Jenkins Near Palestine
A son was born to Mr George W Jenkins and Mrs Jenkins near Palestine on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Jenkins
Palestine
Arrival of Rev and Mrs James Small at Mrs Waltheiser’s
The Rev and Mrs James Small arrived from Dugser to be the guests of Mrs Julia Waltheiser at West 14th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James. Small
Dugser
Julia Waltheiser
West 14Th Street
Benzels and Gaineys Return and Move to New Home
Mr and Mrs Will F Benzel and son Richard spent the weekend with relatives at White Creek and returned home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Obe Gainey and family moved into their new eight room house on West 13th Street. The home is modern and among the best in that area. Their old house will be for rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will F. Benzel
Richard
White Creek
Obe Gainey
West 13Th Street
Bedford residents linked by transfers and visits
George L. Cassada and Myrtle Inez Stephenson, both of Bedford, are connected by a marriage mention. C. L. Dobson visited his son H. B. Dobson on East 18th Street and returned to Indian Springs. Dr. and Mrs. F. H. Batman drove from Bloomington through the city to Mitchell to visit James W. Batman there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Cassada
Bedford
Myrtle Inez Stephenson
C. L. Dobson
H. B. Dobson
East 18Th Street
Indian Springs
Medora Woman Visited by Family Guests in City
Mrs. Annie Esham of Medora traveled with her son and daughter to spend the Fourth of July in the city with Mrs. Susan Gowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Esham
Medora
Susan Gowen
Community thanks for kindness and floral tributes
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors of the B. of R. T. and Co. R. C. for kindness and sympathy after the death of our beloved. Mrs. Homer Holmes and children Mr. and Mrs. Milford Holmes and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. of R. T. and Co. R. C
Homer Holmes
Milford Holmes
Local Couple Visits Mrs Guthrie in M Street
Mr and Mrs E I L Schubert of Louisville visited today to see Mrs Mary Guthrie, the mother of Mrs Schubert, staying at M Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.i L. Schubert
Louisville
Will Woods Returns Home in New Ford After Shooting
Will Woods visited town Friday for the first time since a accidental shooting by his younger brother. He drove in a new five passenger Ford owned by his father John J. Woods who recently purchased the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Woods
John J. Woods
Ewing Shields Seeks Paving Contract Journey
Ewing Shields of Seymour who won a major street paving contract in Linton was in this city Sunday en route to Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing Shields
Seymour
Linton
Otis Rayburn Visits Friends in Ft Wayne Friday
Otis Rayburn of Ft Wayne drove through the city on Friday and stopped to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis. Rayburn
Ft. Wayne
Medora Matriarch Visits Son as Graves Moves
Mrs. W. W. Shortridge of Medora visits her son Mort Shortridge and family. Frank Graves, employed in Chieiss, is relocating his family to that city.
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W. W. Shortridge
Medora
Mort Shortridge Ant Family
Frank Graves
Chieiss
Family mourns as infant dies on Fourth weekend
H. C. Malott of Linton returned home for the Fourth and will stay until Monday. John S. Brazil, one year old, died at the home on the 4 feltonville road Saturday at 2 pm. Funeral by Rev. Dubber Sunday at 2 pm. Burial at Green Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Malott
Linton
John S
J. S. Brazil
Visitors and court activity noted in city
Clarence Kerkoff of White Creek visits relatives in the city for several days. Judge R J Mellen of Bedford attended to waters in court yesterday. Misses Poush saves and Edna Darnell of Mitchel visit former officer Mrs Lewis Sides. Miss Baby Batman of Shonts visits her parents Mr and Mrs William Batman east of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kerkoff
White Creek
R. J. Mellen
Bedford
Waters
Court Hare
Bloomington World
Poush
Edna Darnell
Mitchel
S Ofier
Lewis
Miss Baby Batman
Shonts
Mrs
Wiliam Batman
Eaai
The
City
Local Visits Return Home After July Fourth Family Trip
Miss Lena Schaffer returns from visiting relatives in St Louis. Mr and Mrs Theodore Skinner and their children celebrate the Fourth of July in Lincoln Gooee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Schaffer
St. Louis
Theodore Skinner
Loogooee
Bedford man on Fourth visit to relatives and Indianapolis trip
Frank Duncan of Lanz Fry Lumber Company Bedford spent the Fourth with relatives here and left for Indianapolis today on business. He says he is much pleased with his new work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Duncan
Lanz-Fry Lumber Company
Bedford
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Miss Minnie Smith Guest of Indianapolis Hosts
Miss Minnie Smith of Indianapolis is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Bowden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Smith
Indianapolis
Cleve Bowden
Quackenbush Returns to Indianapolis After Home Visit
Quackenbush returned to Indianapolis following a week spent with homefolks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Mrs Guthrie and son visit Mitchell after two weeks
Mrs Ira Guthrie and her son Howard return from Mitchell where they had been guests of Dr and Mrs Sherwood for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Guthrie
Howard
Mitchell
Mrs
Sherwood
Local Residents Enjoy Short Visits and Riverside Picnic
Miss Rosa Driscoll returned home after a brief Paoli visit. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Railsback enjoyed a Friday picnic on the White River. Mr. and Mrs. Elza Knight and their daughter were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Knight south of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Bailey
Bert Railsback
White River
Elza Knight
James Knight
Eckard and Cecepansity Guests in City
Mr and Mrs Jacob Eckard and person William of Louisvie are guests in the city staying several days with Mr and Mrs Louis Czecepansity of 17th street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Eckard
William
Louisvie
illness strikes Joe Wolf at Highland Park home
Miss Mabel Benzel visits Miss Maud Batman at Leatherwood as a newborn daughter is reported for Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Gerry at Needmore born Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wolf
Highland Park
Mabel
Benzel
Maud Batman
Leatherwood
Shelton
Needmore Sunday
Mrs Joseph Anderson Seriously Ill in Needmore
Mrs Joseph Anderson of Needmore is gravely ill with stomach and bowel trouble. Relatives have been wired for and a daughter from California is expected to arrive.
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Joseph Anderson
Needmore
California
Quilting Bee Supports Aid Society Election at Church Annex
The Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church held a quilting bee in the Annex on Tuesday afternoon with many attendees. An officer election selected Mrs J G Hogan as president, Mrs Edward Pearson as vice president, Mrs Charles Allen as secretary, and Mrs E E Farmer as treasurer for the coming year.
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Aid Society of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. G. Hogan
Edward Pear
Resolutions of Respect for Brother Homer Holmes
Bedford lodge No. 615 of the B. H. T. expresses heartfelt sympathy to the widow and children of Brother Homer Holmes. A copy of the resolution is sent to the bereaved family and spread on the minutes of the Brotherhood. R. Cc. Bunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Lodge
Twins Born to Mr and Mrs George Hirs cher
A birth notice reports the arrival of twins, both daughters, to Mr George Hirs cher and his wife on Saturday on South H Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hirscher
South H Street
Colglazier Family Guests Of Blankenships Sunday
Charlie Colglazier and his relatives were hosted by J. A. Blankenship and family on Sunday, sharing a social visit and casual fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Colglazier
Family
J. A. Blankenship
Family Sunday
Stone cutter John Withman joins Bedford colony near Winnipeg
John Withman becomes a member of the Bedford colony of stone cutters established in Canada near Winnipeg. The move places him among skilled artisans working on local quarry and masonry projects in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Withman
Bedford Colony of
Stone Cutters
Canada
Winnepeg
Mrs Ella Winstandley Hostess in New Albany
Mrs Ella Winstandley of New Albany is the guest of Mr and Mrs W C Winstandley on L street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Winstandley
New Albany
W. C. Winstandley
L Street
Local Briefs: Benzel Family Return From Cortland Visit
Mr and Mrs Will Benzel and son Richard returned from Cortland after visiting relatives. Miss Bertha Miller who had been visiting her parents north of the city has returned to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Shortridge
Mort Shortridge
Medora
Bertha Miller
Indianapolis
Harrodsburg Guest Visits in City and North Dakota News
Hennigan Brasfield of Harrodsburg stays with daughter Mrs Edward Porter on 15th street while returning from Terre Haute where another daughter resides. F E Callahan, once of this city, teaches summer school at Cavalier North Dakota and notes a nearly finished $100000 courthouse built of Bedford stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennigan Brasfield
Harrodsburg
Edward Porter
15Th Street
Terre 'Waute
F. E. Callahan
Cavalier
N. D
Miss Ruth Quackenbush Goes to Indianapolis for Summer
Miss Ruth Quackenbush of West 13th street travels to Indianapolis to spend the summer with friends and relatives. She is away for the season and will return later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Quackenbush
West 13Th Street
Indianapolis
Local residents travel to relatives and friends for weekend visits
Mr and Mrs Chas Acton and con Edgar Mrs Sharr and daughters motored to Jackson county Friday to visit relatives. Dr and Mrs J B Duncan motored to Mitchell Friday to see Mrs Duncan's brother J W Batman and family. May Malett of Terre Haute and Carl Malett of Ft Wayne spent the Fourth with Mrs R N Malett West 14th. Mr and Mrs Jacob Eckhard and son Will returned to Louisville after a few days with Mr and Mrs Louis Szczepansky on East 17th. Herman Graff and family returned home from Seymour with their granddaughter. Jesse Mitchell family and Ben King family spent Sunday on the river. Jesse Kennison has returned from Kentucky. Edna Benzel returned to Ellettsville after a few days here. Clarence Kerhoff has returned to Cortland. Edward Fender of Oklahoma, formerly of this city, visiting Mrs Clara Bowden and other county relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Batman
Bloomington
City
Mitchell
Chas. Acton
Con
Edgar
Sharr
Jackson County
May Malett
Terre Haute
Carl Malett
Ft. Wayne
R. N. Malett
West 14Th Street
Jacob Eckhard
Will
Louisville
Louis Szczepansky
East 17Th Street
Edward Fender
Oklahoma
Clara Bowden
M. Street
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Session
Clark County
Noy
John L. Wood
Howard Fields
M Street
Arthur Phipps
Garden City
Kas
Chas. Short
Claysville
Matthew Robertson
Campbelisburg
William Duncan
War Department
George Beeman
Washington Avenue
Cars
Florence
Rex
Edmond Fields
Solene Davis
Strossneider
Owensburg
Charles Strosneider
Charles Elkins
Dark Hollow
Roland Nugent
Harvey Hartman
Whitecreek
D. W. McKnight
Carl Furst
Henry Furst
Fox Lake
Chicago
Samuel Simpson
Murphy
W.C.T.U
Pryday
Riled Byers
Mabel Benzel
Ben Terbeck
Shoals
Clinton Hall
Danville
Avoca
Claude Stephenson
Opal Martin
Virgil Varnarsdoll
Kentucky
May Malott
Stella Ellison
W.A. Wilson
Edward Sands
E. G. Berrnger
Melissa Ragsdale
Nina
Wilson Cabin
Gertrude Nelton
Miss Helton
Physical Culture
Chas. Crawford
Rosa Driscoll
Paoli
MD Society
Charles Allen
E. E. Farmer
R. Cc. Bunn
Will Benzel
Cortland
J. B. Duncan
Herman Graff
Jesse Mitchell
Ben King
Jesse Kennison
Edna Benzel
Clarence Kerhoff
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