Donations for grand stand at Washington Park
Additional donations to fund a grand stand at Washington Park have been subscribed by several supporters including Smith & Cramer W H Cosner Victor Albright Ward McCormick Dick Guernsey Hdn J M Wells W G Callahan Noy Parham I Seletz T Co Whitted R F Mellen M Cosner Fred Hatfield Boone Leonard Mobt Hunter Horace Railsback and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Park
W. H. Cosner
Victor Albright Ward McCormick
Dick Guernsey
Tleiger
Hdn
J. M. Wells
W. G. Callahan
Noy Parham I. Seletz
T. Co. Whitted
R. F. Mellen
M. Cosner
Prosecution of Columbus Cuplits Involving Freight Theft
Pennsylvania road detectives pursued a group of alleged crooks captured in Columbus after a member named John Johnson Jones Slim Hampton was shot to death. Prosecutor S. B. Lowe filed affidavits against Frank Collins alias Frank Cook William Allen alias Lowell C. Williams Forest Henderson and Fred Roy Nathaniel Henderson for alleged involvement in a Seymour freight car robbery and whiskey theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Columbus
John Johnson
Jones
Slim Hampton
Bloomington
B. Lowe
Frank Collins
Frank Cook
William Allen
Lowell C. Williams
Forest Henderson
Fred Roy Nathaniel Henderson
Seymour
Hartford Fire Sues U S Railway Admin and B and O S W
The Hartford Fire Insurance Co. sues the United States Railway Administration Walker D. Wines and the B and O S W railway for negligent shipping. A June 26 1917 shipment from Tunnelton carried eight cattle 144 hogs 11 sheep and 2 calves. Twelve hogs died en route to Indianapolis and damages of 354.57 are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
United States Railway Administration
Walker D. Wines
Gen
B. & O. S-W. Railway
J. H. Montgomery
Tunnelton
Indianapolis
Montgomery
Funeral of Frank Frazier Held in Avoca Cemetery
The funeral for Frank Frazier who died at his Quilitic home Saturday afternoon was held Tuesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. Warren A Sanders of Mitchell. Burial occurred in Avoca Cemetery with many relatives and friends attending including sisters Mrs Noah Fall Mrs Chas Evans and Mrs R Bornff from Jasonville and St Bernice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Frazier
Quilitic
Warren A. Sanders
Mitchell
Avoca
Poits
Noah Fall
Chas. Evans
R. Bornff
Jasonville
St. Bernice
Funeral of Mrs. Harry Howard Conducted at Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Harry Howard were held at 2 p m Wednesday from her West 18th street home with Rev Lane of Lyons officiating. Burial was in Green Hill cemetery. Attending out of town were Mr and Mrs S C Morgan of Campbellsburg and Mr and Mrs T J Kurrie and family of Paoli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Howard
West 18Th Street
Lane
Lyons
Green Hill Cemetery
S. C. Morgan
Campbellsburg
T J. Kurrie
Paoli
Commencement at Erie Church for Shawswick Common Schools
The Shawswick Township common schools hold their annual commencement at Erie church on Saturday June 14 1919 at eight oclock. The program includes invocation orchestra readings class address and presentation of diplomas by Supt. W O Roberts. The graduates listed include Thelma Alee Pender Ivar Johnson Rachael Bair Dorothy Haws Augusta Branaman Ralph Miller Gladys Branaman and many others. County Superintendent W C Roberts and Township Trustee W E Alexander are noted officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawswick Township
Erie Church
Ivar Johnson
Rachael Bair
Dorothy Haws
Augusta Branaman
Ralph Miller
Gladys Branaman
Marriage of Miss Maury Katherine Todd to Oliver Perry Ensley
Relatives and friends in Bedford hear of the marriage at Ontario California on Thursday June 5th. Miss Maury Katherine Todd daughter of Mrs Mary Ellen Todd and former resident of the city is the bride. Friends extend good wishes for her happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury Katherine Todd
Oliver Perry Ensley
Ontario
Calif
Mary Ellen Todd
Appeal Urged to Halt War Time Prohibition
Washington June 12 Representative L C Dyer of Missouri wires President Wilson urging a proclamation voiding war time prohibition as Congress seems set to let the law stand. Dyer says judiciary committee explored repeal bills for beer and light wines but warns there is no chance of favorable action. Representative J Sabaily Democrat Thingis doubts a favorable committee report can be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Congress
L. C. Dyer
Missouri
Dyer
Judiciary Committee
J. Sabaily
Thingis
Flaw in Ratification Delays State Suffrage Action
A typographical error in a certified copy of the national suffrage amendment misread a key word, risking Illinois style delays. The phrase should have used intents instead of events, forcing a fresh ratification process as Wisconsin and Michigan face similar potential mishaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Jodane
State Department
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ander
Frank L. Polke
Lawden
General Assembly
Naval musician joins Bedford Concert Band for summer
J C Tranbarger of Frankfort Indiana recently left the Navy after eight months aboard the Utah. He taught at Oolitic High School before joining Sherrill Strupe printing for the summer. A skilled musician with 15 years experience, he plays baritone alto or saxophone and will perform with the Bedford Concert Band this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Tranbarger
Frankfort
Lnd
Sherrill& Strupe
Tranbarger
Oolitic High School
Navy
U.S. S
Utah
Bedford
Superintendent Abbott Receives Federal Board Honor
M J Abbott high school principal and local schools superintendent has been telegraphed from Washington DC. The Federal Board of Education asks him to report with the board during the summer. The message is described as a distinct honor and has been received with pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Abbott
Washington, D. C
Federal Board of Education
Rioting in Willnith sparks European unrest
Reports from Copenhagen and Munich describe labor unrest and clashes tied to political tensions. Advices from Herlin indicate escalating strikes and a deteriorating situation for Premier Scheidemann and Defense Minister Noske amid the sturm mary execution fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willnith
Copenhagen
Munich
Sturmmary
Fender
Levine
Herlin
Scheidemann
Noske
Market Prices for Grains Livestock and Poultry
The market bulletin lists flour corn rye wheat and hard winter oats prices for car lots with bids on hay creamery butter eggs live poultry and meats. Cattle hogs and sheep elicit varied price ranges by grade from prime to canners and weights. Potatoes new and northern prices appear with sack and bulk formats.
Patrons Day Displays at Bedford High School Attract Crowd
Bedford High School hosted Patrons Day with a large turnout. The corridor displayed handiwork from pupils including posters for It Pays to Advertise and a Japanese art exhibit, along with sculpture, penmanship, lingerie displays, and domestic science treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.H. S
Junior High
Manual Training Department
Prost
D. Wright
Lehigh Cement foreman injured by falling block
Freda Lang, general foreman at the Lehigh Cement plant in Mitchell, suffered a serious accident Tuesday when a large cement block fell and grazed his leg, fracturing it. He is in the company hospital and will remain for weeks. His sister Mrs. Ed Owens plans to visit Mitchell. A marriage license was issued to Harra Lee of Ft Ritner and Silvia Olits of Ft Ritner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Lang
Lehigh
Mitchell
Ed Owens
Eva Hall Dies at Mitchell Home From Tuberculosis
Mrs Eva Hall of Mitchell dies Tuesday afternoon at age near 30 after months with tuberculosis. She was wife of Herschell Hall and mother of three. She formerly worked at Mitchell telephone exchange. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Charles Ball and relatives. Burial took place at Green Hill. Louise McFarlin of Williams, daughter of Dr and Mrs J T McFarlin, was in the city en route home from IU for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Wall
Herschell Hall
Mitchell
Charles Ball
Mitchell Telephone Exchange
Green Hill
Louise McFarlin
J. T. McFarlin
Williams
I. U
Letter From Killed Sailor Reaches Wife On Birthday
Mrs R N Gyger received a voice from the dead letter penned by her husband R N Gyger on his May birthday from Gibraltar. He wrote he hoped to be home soon after serving as Special Chief Mechanic aboard the U S S Macias in Spain and acting as chauffeur for officers during trips. He was killed in an automobile accident days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N
Dick) Gyger
Gibraltar
U. S. S. Macias
Spain
Campaign Against Tuberculosis Society Seeks Public Health Nurse
The Lawrence County Anti T B Society details a six month effort surpassing prior TB work. Miss Anne Straight served seven months as a Red Cross and public health nurse, conducting school health talks, fumigation demonstrations, and sanitation education amid the influenza epidemic. The group aims to permanently hire a nurse, funded by Patriots Fund and a county allowance, with leaders H E Lapstrom and M C Roach noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Lawrence County
Society For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
C. M Lennon
Anne Straight
Miss Straight
Our County
Red Cross
Beth May
Anerselt
Aiso
Patriots Fund
Anti T. B. Society
Literary Club of Bloomington Entertained by Mrs Will Seidel
The Bloomington Literary Club was entertained Saturday by Mrs Will Seidel. Guest speakers discussed contemporary authors and local readings. Members shared literary notes and planned upcoming program sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Argonaut Literary Club
Will Seidle
West 15Th Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bedford Weekly Mail
Indiana
Otis
Brooks
Propristare
Thomas J. Brook
Fred B. Otis
Bert C. Wicker
Harry Aske
Postoffice
Official Republican Newspaper
Dix
United States
Legal Advertising
Akers
Stanley Byers
Fred Hatfield
Boone Leonard
Hunter
Horace Railsback
Aida
Tured
U. S. Railway
Tration and
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
Oolitic
Avoca Cemetery
Shawswick
Erie
Mary Plummer
Mary Catharine
Tiaeter Meee Tlelen
Montgomery Orchestra
the County Agent
James
Kline
Woc
Roberts
Thelma Alee Pender
iTazel Speer, Winnie Bozearth
Lois Bright
Matilda Nagele
Charles Ralph Edwards
Kemma Bartlett
Ruby Tackson
Margaret Johnson
Mildred Edwards
Virginia Pitman
Cora Pace
Clyde Mitchell
Katharyn H. Buckner
Avenelle Clark
Gladys Stipp
Helen Hodges
Frank W. Johnson
Walter Younger
David R. Ellison
Vance Wesley Knight
Mary Elizabeth Plummer
Alma Rainey
Edgar James
John W. Campbell
Beatrice Early
Elsie Louise Foster
Trella Crawford
Lois Ann Phipps
W. ¢. Roberts
W. EE
Alexander—Township
Trus
Katherine Todd
Mr. Oliver
Perry Ensley
State’ Department
Ilinois
Bedford Band
Chicago
Bedford High School
Adcqunt
Fred Lang
Harra Lee
Ft. Ritner
Silvia Olits
Mrs
Eva Hall
N. Gyger
Catherine Collins
Louisville
Noah Mullen
Lincoln Frank
Mrs. Mullen
Carrie Ellison
T. A. Combs
Sullivan
Will Sefdle
West 15Th , Street
Ae i
Anti
T. B. Society
HOPES
H. E. Lapstrom
France
M. C. Roach
Nigis
St. Paul
Minn
Argonaut
Mrs. Will
Seidel
Bedford Room House
Riley
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