Peach crop prospects and shipping outlook this season
The 1918 peach crop is forecast at 30.082 million bushels, larger than last year's light crop, with California supplying about 16.9 million. Georgia may ship 7.7 thousand cars, Arkansas about 3.2 thousand, Oklahoma around 860, and New York potentially double last year's. Carload forecasts total roughly 34 thousand cars. wholesale prices show a higher average level than the prior two years though within 1917 ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Crop
Bureau of Markets
California
Kansas
Georgia
Oklahoma
New York
Cincinnati Enquirer
Tragic Death of Bloomington Man Electrocution at Work
Joseph Collins a former Bloomington policeman and Central Indiana Lighting Company employee died after a high voltage wire shocked him at a pole near the Southern Indiana Power Company reducing station on South Rogers Street. He and coworker Otis Vernon were at the site when Collins fell suspended by safety gear. Doctors said two burns marked by the main and ground wires indicated fatal current. Collins had boasted of not fearing shocks and had replaced Joseph Taylor, who died similarly weeks earlier. He leaves a widow and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Taylor
Joseph Collins
Central Indiana Lighting Company
Colins
Southern Indiana Power Company
Monon
South Rogers Street
Otis Vernon
Collins
Taylor
Light Company
Collings
Allen & Allen
South Maple Street
Joe Collins
Bloomington
GOAL HAULER STRIKE HITS SMALL COAL BUYER
City coal haulers strike to raise haul rates from 35 to 55 cents per half ton and 60 to 85 cents per ton. After initial compact at 40 cents half ton and 75 cents ton, the demand was raised again, harming small buyers who would receive reduced fuel value.
Number Of Meetings Will Be Held In County Campaign
A series of campaign meetings will be held at various locations across the county. Local party officials urge residents to attend and learn about the membership initiative and volunteer opportunities.
Lectures Planned Across Towns For Anti Tubercular Society Campaign
The Anti Tubercular Society lists town venues and speakers for an outreach campaign with dates in Bedford Mitchell Needmore Tunnelton Oolitic Huron Buddha Heltonville Springville and more. Most evening meetings start at 8 except Huron at 3 39 Sunday afternoon. Lawrence county TB toll exceeds wartime losses prompting public subscriptions. Also notes sale of a 925 acre Harrodsburg stock farm for 25000 and Walter J Long’s return home after hospital discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti Tuberculosis Society
Bedford Orchestra
Mitchell
Williams
Lappin
Blackburn
Needmore
Springville
Gernhardt
Divorce Complaint Alleges Cruel Inhuman Treatment
Elmer Howell files for divorce from Myrtle Howell in Lawrence circuit court alleging violent temper and cruel inhuman treatment. The couple married January 10 1919 and separated July 18 1919. she allegedly said she was sorry she married him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Howell
Lawrence
Myrtle Howell
Bedford Limestone Team Defeats Salem Club 12 to 3
The Bedford Limestones defeated the Salem Club 12 to 3 Sunday afternoon at Salem. Features included strong batting from Bedford and solid pitching by G. Lemon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Limestones
Salem
G. Lemon
Death of Mrs J T Martin on South Street
Mrs J T Martin died Saturday afternoon at her South Street home. Funeral services are to be held at Osgood today.
Pleasant Home Gathering Honors Mrs. Martin
Mrs J T Martin died Saturday afternoon at four twenty after a brief decline in health. Funeral services were held in Mitchell with a Pythian Sisters escort and interment in Osgood after a large neighborhood gathering at the Martin home.
Anniversary of Mr and Mrs S S Weaver Celebrated
A large gathering at the Weaver home on North Lincoln Ave honored their 35th wedding anniversary with a surprise picnic style dinner. Many friends and relatives attended, bringing baskets and sharing a midday meal under shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Weaver
North
Lincoln Ave
Jefferson Ragesdale
Austin Crawford
Laura Beaver
E. L. Ragsdale
Juanita
Arthur
Jefferson
Thos. Roberts
Wallace Hughes
Lem Evans
Thelma
Elza Hawkins
T. J. Dunlavy
Ratcliff
Ernest Weaver
Barbara
Gwendolyn
Martha Louise
Henry Crawford
Houston
Ella Simpson
Joe Brooking
Mary
Pauline
Morris
Neville Armstrong
Guy Yixson
Lucile
Robert
James
Opal
C. E. Skerd
Jesse Hill
Joseph Crawford
E. E.kerd
Margaret
Louis
Annis Crawford
Bloomington
C. E. Crawford
Wheatland
Padgett Lawsuit Seeks Alimony In Lawrence Circuit Court
Pearl A Padgett files a cross complaint for divorce from Robert D Padgett alleging they married March 7 1919 and separated June 19 1919. She cites abuse and neglect and seeks restoration of her maiden name Pearl A Williams plus $10 weekly support and 2500 alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl A. Padgett
Robert D Padgett
Pearl.a. Williams
Balloon Explodes Over Chicago Bank Roof Killing Many
A dirigible burning after a crash into the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago's Loop roofed over 1,200 feet above Lasalle and Jackson. Twelve people died and about twenty five were injured as blast and fire trapped hundreds of clerks and bookkeepers, mostly women, in the bank rotunda. The blimp owned by Goodyear crashed after hours of display above the city. Thousands witnessed the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loop
Chicago
Thinois Trust & Savings Bank
Lasalle Street
Jackson Boulevard
Goodyear, Tire& Rubber Company
Akron
Jackson County Wheat Crop Surpasses Early Fears
Early worries of a light Jackson County wheat crop fade as hundreds of bushels arrive daily at local mills and elevators. Much wheat tests at sixty one pounds with many farmers reporting record yields per acre though some areas underperformed due to poor seed. rust damage was minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Seymour
Seymour Republican
Boy Survives Eleven Days Lost in Woods
Six year old Harry Nutter, starved and exposed, woke in a bed after eleven days in a swamp and woods near his home. He wandered from July 3. His mother Mrs. PF C Lewison, reconciled to his death days after. A berry-picking party found him yesterday. Doctors say he will recover as he remains too weak to describe his ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Harry Nutter
PF. C. Lewison
Jo Pierce Cleared to Return Home After Surgery
Jesse Pierce, who underwent a surgical operation at Dunn Hospital, has recovered sufficiently to be moved from hospital care to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Pierce
Dunn Hospital
Pleasant Run Club Holds July Meeting at Worley Home
The Pleasant Run Club met on Wednesday July 16 at Mrs. W L Worley’s home to discuss Old Time Superstitions and Freaks of Nature. Papers by Mrs. George Hudson and Mrs. Robert Stipp were read, with an instructive talk by Mrs. Andy Hawkins. Miss Ruth Anderson of Bartlettsville attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Run
W. L. Worley
George Hudson
Robert Stipp
Andy Hawkins
Ruth Anderson
Bartlettsville
John Tyree Recovers Nicely After Appendicitis Operation
John Tyree recently underwent an operation at Dunn hospital for relief of appendicitis and is getting along nicely with indications of a rapid recovery. Frank Noe, a Torphy quarry worker, was struck on the right arm by a ten pound hammer causing a painful injury and will be out of work for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tyree
Dunn Hospital
Frank Noe
Torphy
Bloomington
Recovering from Severe Operation in Indianapolis Visit
Robert Campbell of the G. and J. Tire Co. in Indianapolis recuperates from knee surgery following a seven year old accident and expects to remain with his mother Mrs. Alice Campbell on West Eighteenth Street for several weeks. Mrs A L Fessler and her baby son arrived to join Mrs. Cosner and other relatives. Charles Robbins and family and Albert Robbins and family of Bedford attended the funeral of Harold Wolfe. Miss Harriett and Josephine Findley of Lafayette are visiting Miss Abbie Joyner and Miss Helen Gunn. Miss Eddie Thornton, formerly of Buffalo, has returned home.
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Maitie\Dean
Miss
Emma
Sheridan, Mo
Bart Short
West Seventeenth Street
Dean
Miss Emma
Arthur Young
St. Joseph
Robert Campbell
G. and J. Tire Co
Indianapolis
Alice Campbell
West Eighteenth Street
A. L. Fessler
O. M.cosner
Sarah Cosner
Hattie Cosner
Lincoln Ave
Harriett
Josephine Findley
Mrs. Findley
Lafayette
Abbie Joyner
Helen Gunn
Eddie Thornton
Philip McDougal
Buffalo, N. Y
Young man injured in mill accident near Robin Roost
John Spaulding, 25, living on West 6th, fell about fifteen feet at Robin Roost mill after walking a trail. He sustained cuts to the face and severe bruising to the left arm and side. a physician said injuries were painful but not serious. His father had died recently in a quarry accident nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spaulding
West 6Th Smet
Free Motor Used For Drowning Rescue Public Notices
Notices distributed in this city announce a free public motor for drowning emergencies. Chief Harry Martin will post notices at White River cabins detailing how to summon aid. callers should identify no fire and provide quickest route to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.c i
White River
Harry Martin
Bive
Boy Injures Himself with Torpedo Accident in Rockport
In Rockport a boy buying ten cents worth of crackers and torpedoes caused an explosion when the torpedoes, kept in his pocket, detonated after his mother struck him. The blast blew a hole in his pants as the bus reportedly rode on an air cushion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attle
Notable Detroit Worker Returns Home to Assess Wages and Expenses
Henry Splitgerber, holding a key post in Detroit, visits Bloomington and weighs wages against rising living costs. He notes wages are adequate but expenses rise, leaving him with dwindling funds after weekly bills are paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Splitgerber
Detroit
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Joe
Carl Furst
Miss Thusnelda
Henry Furst
New Ulm
Minn
Thusnelda Furst
Adeala
Montana
Anti Tubercular Society
Huron
Lawrence County
T. B
LE. W. G. Johnson
Harrodsburg
Redden & Son
Wiinois
J. W. Jackson
Bloomington World
Walter J. Long
James Long
Ft. Sheridan
Bedford Limestone
J. T. Martin
South Street
Osgood
Bart. Short
West Seventeenth
Miss Emma Dean
Melissa Ellen Stoops
Ripley
County
Mis. A. Joseph.t
Bertha M
Blanche, C
Russell G
Paul
Herschell
Joseph
Russell
Theodore Short
Angelton, Texas
Ind
Methodist Episcopal Church
Moe
Pythian Sisters
Royal
America
War Mothers
U. S. Naval Hospital
Brookline
Mass
Martin
South VT Street
Rock
Jesus
Elza Knight
Frank Bickenhauser
Clarence Hartman
Robert Harris
Mrs. S
S. Weaver
Robert D. Padgett
Law
Rence Circuit Court
BLY Pact
Arjopital
Chas. Robbins
Albert
Robbins and Family
Bedford
Harold Wolfe
Campbellsburg
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