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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
5
John W. Bender through attorney Robert L. Mellen filed for divorce from Clara E. Bender in Lawrence circuit court. The complaint alleges they wed October 26 1910s and separated December 28 1915 with no children. the defendant allegedly left and abandoned the plaintiff without cause.
George Anderson Spaulding of Bedford was fined one dollar and costs and jailed for ten days after being found drunk on the west side of the Bedford public square. He was escorted to jail by two policemen, mirroring old times.
At the Anti Tuberculosis Association meeting State executive secretary E Q Lauderman outlined plans to promote the work. Miss Annie Straight is praised for education efforts in the county. Charles Blackburn of Oolitic will lead July to September activities. Authorities note rising tuberculosis and urge county cooperation to stamp out the disease.
We thank neighbours and friends and the B. of R. T. and ladies auxiliary, Masons and Royal Neighbors and Rev. Ralph Hays for kindness after our loss of a beloved brother. Otto J. Schaefer and family. Mr. and Mrs. James Wilder celebrate as son George, with Ambulance Co. No. 22, 7th Division, reaches home discharged at Camp Taylor, the third son to return. W. C. Denniston of Gosport visits daughter Mrs. Ralph Smith then travels to Heltonville to visit his sister. Mrs. Hunter,
Citizens and societies across the city have signed pledges guaranteeing the Red path Chautauqua for 1920. The list includes W. H. Cosner H. P. Pearson Clay W. Duncan E. B. Thornpton C. M. Lemon Dr. C. Collins II AL Smallwood and many others. The Women's Club and Ladies of the Round Table are among those supporting the program.
A note repeats a Sunday July 27 basket dinner at Springville Methodist Church with speakers and singing. It explains Donald Brown was injured cleaning batteries when a strong solution burned and poisoned his hand.
Funeral services for Mrs Eliza Jane Short were held Saturday morning at the William Stort home in Fayetteville at eleven o clock conducted by Rev Lappin. Remains were moved to the home of her son Bart Short at 1609 West Seventeenth Street for afternoon services at two o'clock followed by burial at Beech Grove.
Albert Martin 43 a former Bedford resident died at his West Clinton home Thursday morning from kidney trouble. A railroad fireman and later Southeast engine inspector, he underwent kidney surgery at Mayo Clinic and had health declines. Funeral at First Christian Church with Rev. Lappin. Beech Grove Cemetery burial. Survived by widow six children and his parents.
A special two coach train arrived Friday morning on the Bedford branch of the B O S W railroad. Federal Manager Beigin and staff including J W Squggins P J F Finnegan and A A Sams joined the inspection tour of the railroad.
Funeral services for James Lewis Dillman were held Thursday afternoon at Rome on East Fifteenth Street with large attendance. The Rome post and many relatives joined in the ceremony led by Rev. S. B. Lappin and Rev. Tenn. Williams. A quartet performed several hymns, and interment followed at the Clear Creek Cemetery after a brief procession.
A seven year old boy, Arno N ray, son of Mr and Mrs Claude Lewis of Ninth and FP streets, injured his left hand while playing base ball. A hard ball struck his hand causing bruising. X rays showed no bone break though ligaments were hurt. He has had prior arm injuries including a broken bone and a dislocation.
Mrs Lizzie Burke a highly respected pioneer lady of the section is said to be not expected to survive after suffering a third stroke Thursday. Her daughter Mrs Trenderson, who had just returned from Bloomfield, was called to her bedside this morning.
A farewell gathering was held at tier on a Friday night to honor five brothers who plan to move near Indianaga. Attendees included Alan Thomas Gayolus Ebner Esther Smith Velma Marks Ida Spencer John Perrow Jewel Grafton Daisy Gertrude Sydney Stanieyx Floys Black Reba Naugherty Beatrice Charlotte John Johnson Arthur Hawkins Werman Campbell Cecil Johnson Hazel Jessis Essie Neal Weddle Freddie Edwards Howard Sanders Claude Edwards Mary Mabel Everett Toon Catherine Ehringer Beulah Corbon Isis Murphy Pat Murphy Reval Allen Walter Miller Opal Girdier Clarice Henderson Java Harbaugh Lela Cline Hassel Young Norman Robbins Grather Brown Lily Brown Theodore Shuler Fort Todd William Cobb Lee Weddle Boston Kern Walter Craig Raymond Clendehon Ralph Visher.
Roy Embree sustained facial pain after a crank handle flew off while starting a car on Thursday afternoon. A local physician attended him for injuries to the left jaw with no broken jaw reported. Eva Ballard of Indian Springs visited the city Friday en route to Tunnelton to see her sister and brother in law. Mr and Mrs Pink Hall of Indianapolis returned Friday from Hillcrest Park after visiting their daughter Mrs Wilbur Glover.
Join VYrree residing east of the aly underwent an appendicitis operation at Dunn hospital Saturday at 9 o clock. The procedure was performed by Dr. John R. Pearson with assistant Wr. Mitchell.
In Putnam Circuit Court twenty eight suits seek damages totaling six thousand six hundred thirty four dollars against Farmers State Bank of Bainbridge after a 1918 vault theft. Plaintiffs claim bank negligence left bonds and government bonds unrecoverable. John Akin reports lightning killed thirteen cattle near Rivervale with no insurance.
The late Quinny Short died at his Springville home and his will is filed in the Lawrence circuit court. Dated December 21, 1917, witnessed by Albert and Anita Short. He leaves the estate to wife Alice Short for life with remainder to their four children. Alice Short named sole executrix. Jank Kison expected to arrive soon.
A motorcycle crash resulted in Kenneth Reach being left behind as the unit set sail. Investigators secured the scene and notified kin while authorities search for the missing rider and assess boat safety.
Kenneth Keach of the Ordnance department U S service in France cannot return to the States with his unit due to a fractured right arm from a motorcycle accident. He has been sent to Base Hospital and hopes to be home soon.
The article notes a mistaken patient report at Dr W B Willeicher's Sanitarium in Kasai Market Street. Jo Hayes, a worker at United Fine Workers of America, rests after a trip to France as a member of a mission. confusion led to Will Hays being identified as the patient. Governor Goodrich and others visited, hoping to see the Republican national chairman.
A carnival company set up tents on Mitchell Street and local residents, including Frank Stannard of Springville, visited the fair during the weekend. The carnival will stay through this week and possibly next, as shoppers and families enjoy the sights.
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