Board holds line on contractor releases in Bedford area
At a circuit court room meeting, the Board of Commissioners refused to release contractors who filed notice. Names include Sampson Beavers Guthrie township road Early Short Bedford and Fayetteville road Enoch Hendricks Bedford and Heltonville road. Short will finish the stone road work and be paid as agreed with patrons.
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Board of Commissioners
Circuit Court Room
Sampson Beavers
Guthrie Township
Early Short
Bedford
Fayetteville
Enoch
Bedford and Fayetteville Road
Short
Body of Andrew Banks Found in Quarry Hole Near Sanders
The body of Andrew Banks was found in a quarry hole near Sanders. It was wrapped in a blanket and bound with wire, with speculation that money was the motive and that his son Alva Banks, held in Monroe County jail, may be connected to the case. The son reportedly traveled to Indianapolis races after the murder.
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Andrew Banks
Sanders
Monroe County
California
Andrews Banks
Jaces
Indianapolis
Roe
Banks
Joe Capshaw
Shawe
OATLTV Special Here Wednesday From Six To Nine A. M.
A. M. inspection trip airs on OATLTV with a special program scheduled Wednesday morning. Viewers are invited to tune in for coverage spanning the early hours from six to nine o'clock.
Safety Inspectors Plan Western Region Trip During Safety Week
Regional Safety Supervisor T A Adam with J F Lord O E L Jackson M J Griffin EL Ji Pfamin J A Richards and M M conduct a safety inspection trip over the Southeastern part of the Central Western Region as part of a broader Western Region safety week to reduce accidents. A railroads wide accident week is planned June 22 to 29 to eliminate all accidents or deaths and boost employee and passenger safety. The special train arrived at 6 am and departed for Terre Haute West Clinton and Chicago. The report includes a casualty update on Richard Nathaniel Gyger who died May 31 in Spain and whose remains will be returned to the United States. a mother’s letter confirms the return, with arrival date TBA. Some reports claim thirty five were killed, though details are uncertain. Gyger had been stationed at Gibraltar on shore service and may have died while testing an automobile.
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T. A. Adam
J. FF. Lord
O. EL. Jackson
M. J. Griffin
EL Ji. Pfamin
J. A. Richards
M. M
Central Western
Western Region
Terre Haute
West Clinton
Chicago
Richard Nathaniel Gyger
Samroque
Spain
United States
Ciy
Rex Fields Reconnects With Old Neighbor in France
Rex Fields records a meeting in Pointelac France with an old neighbor boy named George Hitchcock. After arriving he checked the register and spotted Hitchcock’s name, sparking hours of homeward talk and shared memories with a familiar face far from home.
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Rex Fields
Pointelac
France
George Hitchcock
In Spain Slain Richard Gyger's Body To Return Home
Officials announce that the funeral notice for Richard Nathaniel Gyger, killed in Spain, will bring his remains to this city. The family seeks prayers and mourners for the forthcoming services.
Morey Not Mutilated in Battle despite rumors
Hubert Morey, who enlisted in the U S service and went overseas eighteen months ago, is alive in France. A letter from his sister Miss Bazel Morey of Detroit Michigan confirms his safety and plans to reach Detroit by July 4 to attend the monster celebration honoring Michigan’s servicemen.
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Hubert Morey
U. S
Ovresseas
Battel
Miss Bazel Morey
Netroit, Mich
Wored
France
Detroit
Michigan
Sisters to Convene District Meeting in Bloomington
Pythian Sisters Temples of the tenth district will meet in convention on Thursday at Bloomington and White River Temple. A large delegation from this city is expected to attend and participate in degree work and program numbers. Local attendees include Mrs. Robert Harris Mrs. Marie Stipp Mrs. Charles Crawford Miss Cora Caldwell Miss Pearl Montgomery Mrs. Harry Hughes and several others.
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Pythian Sisters
Tenth District
Bloomington
White River
Robert Harris
Marie Stipp
Charles Crawford
Cora Caldwell
Pearl Montgomery
Harry Hughes
Ione Garrison
Clarence Hartman
Charles Morgan
Louella Hartman
Dennis Graam
Frank Bickenhauser
Henry Wartman
Eliza Knight
Fred Cannedy
Frank Stonacher
Will Seidel
Chirence
Donations Toward New Grand Stand At Washington Park
Bedford Base Ball Fans donate to help build a grand stand at Washington Park. The article lists numerous contributors including Akers, Henry Flynn, Sam Jackson, Floyd Menaugh, Sherwood & Chastain, G. C. Mosier, J. L. Whrasher, Charles Martin, Frank W. Smith, B. F. Crowe, E. Emery, E. Short, and others. The fund-raising effort supports the local base ball club and community recreation.
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Akers
Washington Park
CPO Mono Yi
Agtersaret Tee
Sieg & Beem
Harry Ragsdale
Henry Flynn
Sam Jackson
Eeee
Floyd Menaugh
la Sisgo
Sherwood & Chastain
AL Alan
Frank W. Smith
G. C. Mosier
JL. Whrasher
Charles Martin
Iglen Murphy
Dee Bed Walter
Gecieig Ales Eels
S. E. Conklin
B.F. Crowe
de. Emery
AL FL Smith
B. FP
Pitman
Harry G. Allen
M. Simpson
E. Smith iGhase Whitted
W. M. Simpson
Dr .Short
Sins Teoeda Cee
Memorial services honor Leesville soldiers at church
Memory of the beautiful services held Sunday at the Leesville Methodist church remains vivid for more than a thousand relatives and friends. The service flag with three gold stars honored fallen soldiers John O. Nelson Inman Gillen Frank Gillen and other local men who served in World War I. The church was decorated with Old Glory and greenery as names of local boys were read amid prayer and music. Memorial addresses, the flag presentation, and a program of hymns and readings followed.
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Leesville
Inman Gillen
Ldg. Co
26Th Infantry
Ind
Inman
Charpentry
Dept. of the
Meuse
France
Frank Gillen
112Th Infantry
Frank
Brecy
Dept
Aisne
Cesville
William Gillen
Leslie Brock
Ralph Fields
Orland Hutchinson
John Colburn
Lee Myers
Karve Sawyer
Bruce Hill
Arlie Crawford
Logan Stickles
Will
Southern Army
Not Much Better Than the Romans
A Linton Citizen editorial condemns brutal racing in Indianapolis where a man died and two burned after a crash. The piece argues the sport exploits danger for big purses and notoriety, comparing it to Roman gladiatorial shows.
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Indianapolis
Linton
Lloyd George Presses Treaty Revisions as Wilson Seeks Agreement
Paris June 4 President Wilson consults with American experts on German counter proposals and Lloyd George demands. Britain and France seek a joint approach while upholding punishments for German leaders. Talks in Clemenceau’s offices aim to finalize a final reply to Germany by Friday.
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Paris
Wilson
Lloyd George
Saar
Silesia
Ermans
France
Britain
Tor Lloyd George
Clemenceiu
Council of Four
Clemenceau
Germany
Barney Baruch
Witsen Mint Blood George
Arnewerdtionieiden
Count van Brockdorf-Rantazaad
Itc
Wilson May Return Soon Amid Transatlantic Dispatch
The text notes a U S Army deployment with General Gordon commanding the 6th Division. The Siboney and the Orizaba ships carry 4 000 men each and sail toward Newport News while President Wilson contemplates an imminent voyage across the Atlantic.
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Wrest
Pete Dine
Vernon
Walter HB. Gordon
New York
Siboney
Orizaba
Newport News
Poles Defeat Germans Near Ossowice in Sharp Action
A German detachment of about 1200 men from East Prussia crossed the Polish frontier and attacked Polish advance guards. Polish reinforcements counterattacked between Ossovice and Grnjewo, and the Germans were repulsed with heavy losses.
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Paris
East Prussia
Warsaw
Ossovice
Grnjewo
BiG EATS Martin And Crawford Celebrate New Hounds
Bloodhound men Blarry Martin and Walter Crawford hosted nineteen friends at the fire department headquarters Tuesday evening to welcome two new dogs. The gathering featured a large chicken feast and a celebratory mood amid the kennel addition.
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Blarry Martin
Walter Crawford
Fire Department
Wonderful Success By Fifty Girls Glee Club
Fifty young women at B H S formed a girls glee club achieving notable success. The group performed seasonal numbers under the guidance of their music teacher, earning praise from students and staff.
Cantata by B H Girls Glee Club Thursday Evening
Fifty young girls directed by Miss Cora Small present Iolanthe the Blind Princess in a cantata at the First AP Ey church. Iolanthe regains sight with help from a knight and a magician. Soloists Agnes Spear Emma Still Nellie Mitchell Ruth Bass Stella Tieman. Accompanist Georgia Malott.
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Lrst AP Ey
Iolanthe
Rene Count of
Provense
Count of
Vandemont
Vaucluse
Katharine Allen
Tolanthe
Agnes Spear
Emma Still
Nellie Mitchell
Ruth Bass
Stella Tieman
Georgia Malott
Purdue Farm Meeting Ahead Near Bedford
A meeting is set for 2:00 p m Thursday June Sth at Purdue University farm five miles northwest of Bedford. Director Woodbury and Professor Wiancko of Purdue will lead, offering insights on soils and crops in Indiana. Purdue tests many fertilizer combinations on corn, wheat, clover and timothy to benefit attendees.
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Purdue University
Bedford
Woodbury
Wiancko
Indiana
James Kline
County Agri
Program for Board of Review Sets Next Week Schedule
Marion township and Mitchell residents urged to attend June 5 to 7 meetings to discuss their concerns with the county Board of Review. June 8 to 10 will include Bone township Spice Valley and Huron. State Tax Board representative warned assessments will rise beyond current figures or face state action.
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County Board of Review
Noz
Marion Township
Mitchell
Bone Township
Spice Valley
Huron
State Tax Board
State Board
Lawrence County
Notice of Administration in Duncan Estate Indiana
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Clay W. Duncan as Administrator of the estate of Robert S. Duncan deceased of Lawrence County. The estate is presumed solvent. Attorney Rold N. Palmer represents the estate.
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Circuit Court
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
Robert S. Duncan
Clay W. Duncan
Rold N. Palmer
Melvine S. Davis
Sife
Estate of Melvine S. Davis Administrator Appointed
In the estate of Melvine S. Davis of Lawrence County the affairs are voluntary with Alexander M. Davis named administrator. Robert L. Mellen serves as attorney. May 3 2023 indicates filing or notice details.
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Alexander M. Davis
Robert L. Mellen
Estate of Sallie E Easton in Lawrence County
The estate of Sallie E Easton, deceased, in Lawrence County, is handled as a solvent estate. Allen Easton is named Administrator, with Wok. Clark as attorney.
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Allen Easton
Wok. Clark
Maetvc
Notice to Contractors for Gravel Roads in Lawrence County
The Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 1 p m Tuesday June 3 1919 for gravel or macadamized roads in Indiana Creek and Marion Townships Fayetteville and Coxton Road No 8 Walker Lewis Road A and Burton Pickens Road. Bid bond equal to twice bid amount required. Board reserves right to reject bids. Copies of engineers report available to bidders. Bids addressed to Auditor Wm M Denniston.
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Board of Commissioners
Lawrence County
Indiana
Lawchee County
Towit
Indiana Creek Township
Fayetteville and
Coxton
Burton-Pickens
Marion Township
Wm. M. Denniston
State of
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