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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
1
International News Service reports Senate discussions on the League of Nations tied to the Peace Treaty. Senator Spencer condemns Shantung terms as unjust to China, urging the League as essential to enforce peace and prevent future conflicts. Senator Colt and others debate Britain's role and U.S. interests in Asia.
Mrs Nancy J Myers aged 86 died at her son Richard Myers home near Pinhook on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o clock She was a sister of John Jackson Funeral services will be held at Pinhook Friday at 2 o clock and burial follows there
Hazelton Indiana veteran Lieut Winfield Sisson returns after twenty two months in France and Germany piloting front line aircraft and serving as staff pilot and lecturer on motors. Decker native Earl Sisson arrives home after two years in England France and Germany and plans to join his brother in Sisson drug store operations in Hazelton area.
A report notes the death of a three year old girl described as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ed Mason from injuries sustained in a fire. Details on location and cause are not provided in the fragment.
Fragmented report notes Guy K. Davis awarded a bravery citation after a Wednesday event on Witham Street. Other items include Compton charged with liquor violation. three year old Coldie Mason burned in yard incident. family details and war service mentions. pursuit cases incomplete.
Sadie Richards filed for divorce from William W. Richards in Lawrence circuit court claiming abuse jealousy and cursing. The couple wed May 4 1912 and separated May 10 1919, with the husband alleged to have cursed and abused the plaintiff.
Dr John R Pearson plans a six week post graduate course in Chicago. In his absence Dr O B Norman, recently returned from France, will supervise Dr Pearson's office. Mrs J T Martin of South I Street is mentioned, with family notes about Mrs John Thursday and A Webb in Indiana.
John C Henderson of near Leesville died Monday morning from a sudden heart trouble while in his barn. A stepdaughter discovered him after he cried out and found him dead. He had recently complained of chest pains. Burial is planned for Wednesday at Leesville Cemetery.
Thirteen year old Walter Reid was assaulted in a farm woods by a stranger after warning him away from a squirrel. He lost consciousness for hours and later recalled the attack, noting a blow to the head likely with a gun butt. Tracks showed the wagon left empty, suggesting the assailant fled. The boy is recovering at home. police seek the attacker.
U H Smith of Indiana University spoke at the First Christian church Rotary Luncheon urging closer cooperation between Bedford and Bloomington on Bedford stone. He highlighted mutual stone interests and industry problems. A vote to suspend July August meetings was reconsidered and meetings will continue through July.
Attorney John O'Donnel brings a divorce action for Goldie Bowden alleging cruel and inhuman treatment including choking and accusations of infidelity. The couple, married since September 1017, were separated after a court order in Bloomington.
The note describes a stalled stone business district operation and a planned restoration of service. It notes a new surge of activity ahead, with expectations that every line will run at full capacity once secured.
Thieves target a Stafford garage at Corydon damaging an automobile and leaving topped components. Police investigate the break in and seek witnesses.
A call Thursday requested Martin and Crawford bloodhounds to follow thieves who entered the Stafford garage in Corydon Wednesday night and stole inner tubes and damaged cars. The dogs departed for the scene that afternoon.
Seymour Indiana July 16 Harvesting by moonlight has been common in Jackson County this week as farmers race the wheat threshing season. Hay harvests demand time and corn has reached the two point stage awaiting cultivation. Farmers with tractors and electric headlights work at night during the rush period.
The Board of Lawrence County Commissioners met Thursday and filed a supplemental report to two county turnpike roads, the Bedford and Zelma road and the Bryantsville and Huron road.
William C. Clark of Lawrence county marries Darrel Robertson in a license record noting spouses and location.
Friends learn Mrs J W Underwood has settled in a new home at 2407 N Delaware Street Indianapolis. Gift of her son Col Theodore Dillon U S Army. Her younger son John Fl Underwood Jr works in the city until September then enters Swarthmore College as a scholarship recipient.
The report details Rasvntond Whitney presenting arguments for a reform at Codate ot Maeibe and recounts reactions from witnesses and observers. It notes Whitney's claim of improved vision and line of sight to his studies as part of his defense while others discuss outcomes and loyalties among participants.
Fay Cullen, a student, pleads not guilty to possessing about 400 quarts of whisky for personal use. He claims the liquor was not sold and was bought to stay within the law during a legislative debate on personnel use. He argues the amount was for his own consumption and cites moderation as protection against illness. Bloomington World.
Dr Elza Jackson departs Wednesday night for Chicago to pursue a postgraduate course. Mrs Jackson and daughter Ruth Esther plan to spend time with her brother in Lez until further notice.
John W. Johnson of Enth and J streets sustained a severe hand wound when a steel sliver from a wedge pierced his right hand entering the arm near the elbow. A local doctor treated the injury, deemed painful but not serious. Rev. Wr. Frazer and wife of Oxford Ohio, former Paoli residents, visited the city and joined other guests at Mrs. W. H. Martin.
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