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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1915
Page
1
Berlin reports Warsaw will be fired by Russians during evacuation to avoid falling to German forces. Grand Duke Nicholas is said to be determined to destroy government buildings, not let them fall. Russians also burned key buildings at the Lindeau seaport before leaving.
Washington reports the German note was sent to Berlin last night via Copenhagen and is now believed to be nearly all in Berlin. State Department officials were very reticent about details, marking a surprising diplomatic move.
Bayonne July 22 a violent confrontation between Standard Oil Company strikers and guards left two dead and thirteen hospitalized in serious condition. Federal mediators were en route to seek a settlement as Governor Fielder ordered militia deployment and local police were overwhelmed.
Washington July 22 The Interstate Commerce Commission amends a prior ruling finding current express company revenues inadequate and approves additional revenue to be provided.
The fire department made two runs to William Owens residence at the corner of 11th and M Streets on Thursday, investigating a roof issue and ensuring the structure’s safety.
Elva I Hamilton filed for divorce from Robert Hamilton in Lawrence Circuit Court claiming adultery cruelty and habitual intoxication. They married Oct 1 1908 and separated July 20 1915. She seeks custody of their son David K alimony 1500 and $30 monthly support.
The Ideal Dry Goods Company will relocate from Zollman room to Dinkelspiel room on the same side of the public square. The move begins Monday morning one door north of Cosner & Owen Clothing store.
Local abstracts show Lawrence County records tally a total of thirteen million two hundred seventy seven thousand thirty eight dollars for the current year across multiple accounts. Officials cite property, tax, and public fund items as the main components of the sum.
The Ladies Aid of Shiloh Church hosted a pleasant quilting gathering Wednesday at Miss Addie Quackenbush’s Avoca home. Guests included Mrs Koeningham of Chicago. Nimble hands worked as lively chatter filled the afternoon. A seasonally festive dinner featured La France roses as table centerpiece.
Lawson Campbell formerly of this city now of Lafayette was injured at noon Tuesday on the Monon Louisville accommodation. While placing supplies on the train at the shops he tripped with his hands full and a half inch piece of place pierced the lower upper arm. Three stitches closed the wound. the injury, though painful, was not serious and he was back on duty this morning.
Wesley Bell of Mitchell travels toward Norman Station to visit grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J W Callahan. Aunt Miss Gussie Callahan accompanies him after visiting sister Mrs. Maggie Bell in Mitchell. Mr and Mrs Malecome Short and Mrs Kate Long attended Mrs Eliza Short’s 88th birthday at Bedford and returned home.
Miss Anna Ashcraft, operated on for appendicitis at City Hospital last week, was discharged to her home on West 19th Street this past Wednesday.
George L Byers age 60 died by self inflicted shooting at his daughter Mrs Levi Naugle home in Davenport Iowa. He lived in Bedford for years as a lathe man at Stone Mills and left behind a large family including wife Mollie Phipps deceased, four daughters and two sons in addition to several step relatives. Funeral held at Davenport home and burial in Davenport cemetery.
A telephone message reported the destruction of Mrs. U. S. Ikerd’s home in Bloomington on Thursday afternoon. The kitchen dining room bedroom and attic were completely destroyed while the rest of the house was badly damaged. Mrs. Ikerd is the oldest daughter of Mrs. Wallheiser of West 17 Street and well known in the area.
A Lawrence County committee raises funds and wheat for Belgians in need. Hoosier wheat will be shipped around September 1 with all expenses covered by donors and local volunteers soliciting both grain and money in townships. Bedford will host collection points with receipts issued for all contributions.
Elwood resident Miss Lepha McCurdy leaves city after visiting relatives to travel to the country to visit her uncle William Chapman and family and Albert Shecks. The Manon sold 59 tickets for the Chicago excursionists Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn George of Owensburg are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller.
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