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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1919

Page

5

Marriage of Harold Brock and Beatrice Grey Solemnized

Harold Brock and Beatrice Grey were married at the Christian church parsonage at 10 30 Saturday. The couple will reside in Orleans with Brock living there and Grey from Mitchell. The groom s sister Mrs Mary Hayworth and the bride s sister Montzelle Grey attended. The wedding party traveled to Orleans on the Monon that morning.

Harold Brock Beatrice Grey Christian Parsonage Mr. Brock Orleans Miss Grey Mitchell Mary Hayworth Montzelle Grey

Married in Oolitic: Edward Flinn weds Mamie Covey

At noon Saturday in the home of Rev. Ralph Lars Miss Mamie Covey daughter of Perry Covey of Oolitic and Edward Flinn were married with Mrs. Hays and Mrs. Flinn as witnesses. The couple, prominent Epworth League members, will reside in Oolitic.

Ralph Lars Mamie Covey Perry Covey Oolitic Edward Flan Hays Flinn Epworth League

B H S Class of 1919 Celebrates With Stage Tribute

The B H S 1919 class completes a record as the largest in the school’s history and departs with a farewell program in the gym. Virginia Hogan reads, a comic sketch delights, and students perform songs, portraits, and a class history. A memorial tablet honoring four graduates is presented, sponsor Clara Friedley receives flowers, and the Star Spangled Banner ends the event.

Clara Friedley

Purdue Farm Meeting Draws Big Crowd on Soil Fertility

A record crowd at Moses Fell Annex, Purdue University Farm, heard farmers from Orange County and local counties discuss soil fertility. Phosphorus proved the key fertilizer with $5.00 in acid phosphate yielding $66.37 per acre per rotation. manure showed $40.27 per acre or $5.00 per ton. Nitrogen phosphorus and potash in a complete mix had the best wheat results but was not profitable. County Ag Agent U S D A noted profits from phosphorus over time. Visitors included Everett East and daughter from Bloomington and Ezra Edwards from Mitchell.

Moses Fell Annex Purdue University Farm Orange County

Bedford Residents Tied in Family Notices

Leo Bailey Sohn of Bedford weds Anna Gabe Dunihue of Bedford Henry Tincher of Mitchell weds Selah Fox of Mitchell Mr and Mrs Roy Julian of Indianapolis guests of Philip and Mer Dunihue on South N Street. Mis oi I Ste.

Leo Bailey Sohn Bedford Anna Gabe Dunihue Henry Tincher Mitchell Selah Fox Roy Julian Indianapolis Mer Philip Dunihue South N Street

Broken Leg Suffered By Henry Fields In Auto Crash

Henry Fields of this city fractured the right leg just below the knee when an automobile went over a culvert nine miles east of town. His wife and four children escaped injury as Mrs. Fields was learning to drive and misjudged a gear change. The car flipped, Fields was treated by Drs Holland and Pearson, then brought back to town.

Henry Fields Fields Drs. Holland and Pearson

Living in Adultery Charged for James Greer and Daisie Blevins

James Greer and Daisie Blevins also known as Daisie Howard were arrested by Sheriff A J Lee at a cabin near Carr Station on a charge of living in adultery. They had prior sentences and have lived together since release. Both were jailed awaiting trial.

James Greer Daisie Blevins Daisie Howard A. J. Lee Carr Station Greer

Bedford Pioneer Monument Designed by San Antonio Sculptress

Miss Waldine Tauch, studying with Pompeo Coppini in Chicago, won the Bedford Indiana Pioneer Monument design contest and received a $25,000 commission to complete the 14 foot model with Bedford stone. The work will be completed and unveiled in 1920, featuring a woman bearing a palm flanked by grain and stone cutter tools.

San Antonio Waldine Tauch Pompeo Coppini Chicago Bedford Indiana Dunn Miss. Tauch Ind United States Miss Tauch

Ford Spills Passengers After Narrow River Road Crash

A Ford on the river road swerved to avoid a head on collision with an oncoming car and overturned in a culvert. All occupants escaped injury as bystanders righted the vehicle and it was moved back onto the main road with minor damage. The owner later started the car and drove away.

River Road Springville Culvers

Joint Memorial Services By Modern Woodmen And Royal Neighbors

Memorial services were held Sunday conducted by Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors. The event honored deceased members and emphasized fraternal support and community fellowship.

Memorial services by Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors

The Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors of America held joint Memorial services on Sunday. They met at the hall at nine, marched to Green Hill and Becceh Grove to decorate deceased members, then to the First Christian church for a ritual with a discourse by Rev. Lappin.

McHenry Owen Marie Stipp Pythian Sisters Green Hill White River Talest Royal Neighbors of America Becceh Grove First Christian Church Lappin

Death of Frank Frazier in Oolitic

Frank Frazier a 40 year old Oolitic resident and prominent IOOF member died Sunday afternoon at his mother's home after months of tuberculosis He never married Funeral was held Tuesday at 2 pm from the Frazier home Reverend W A Sanders Baptist minister of Mitchell conducted services Burial likely Hopkins cemetery Survived by his mother and several sisters and brothers

Frank Frazier Oolitic Frazier W. A. Sanders Mitchell Hopkins

HATES Held Up By Injunction Will Not Apply To Local Telephone Patrons

Dalton Waller of Central Union Telephone Co. will implement Burleson administration rates on intra and interstate calls after Supreme Court ruling voided Indiana injunction. Station to station rates slightly reduced, person to person much higher. Evening rates cut after 8:30 pm and after midnight.

Dalton Waller Central Union Telephone Co Burleson -Wire Administration Indiana Public Service Commission Burleson Administration United States Supreme Court Huilding Indiana

Eagles Hold Annual Memorial Services and March to Cemetery

The Fraternal Order of Eagles held its annual Memorial services Sunday with a one hundred strong color guard in uniform. They marched from the Home to Green Hill led by Bedford Concert Band and placed geraniums on graves before returning to the Home for dismissal.

Order of Eagles Bedford Green Hill Order

Baccalaureate Service Highlights 1919 Class

The First Church auditorium overflowed for the 1919 Bedford School class baccalaureate with Rev. S. S. Lappin delivering The Tragedy of the Napkin. The service featured the Community Choir directed by Miss Cora Small and orchestral accompaniment, with readings from Luke 19 11 26 and Mendelssohn The Lord Is Great.

Ord Rta Cora J. M. Winsiandtey R. H. Toole Jamin Andres S. Lapy B. H Lappin Sion Bedford School J. M. Winsta Father of All A. Enison Mendels Benjamin Rande S. S. la Hiene Indianapolis Missy Cora Small Gt of Athalia Mendelssohn Rand Small Winstandler

Bedford Champs Stage Great Game With Brownstown

Bedford triumphs in a thrilling showdown against Brownstown with standout performance by Red Sox infielders and pitching to secure a key league victory. Brownstown fought back, but Bedford maintained the lead through late innings.

Bedford Champs Win 10-4 Over Brownstown As Wedding Held

The Bedford Champs defeated Brownstown 10 to 4 in Sunday action with Taylor pitching well and holding Brownstown scoreless for five innings. Elmer R. Howard of Odon and Ettie M. Labely of Odon were wed Saturday night by Justice J. L. Smith. The Limestone team skipped Loogootee due to rain. Mrs. Brant Mathews returned from Kentucky after visiting relatives.

Bedford Champs Brownstown Taylor Elmer R. Howard Odon Ettie M. Wlabely J. L. ‘Smith James Herman Bedford Loogootee CN Brant Mathews Kentucky

Married couple Luther Stewart and Seeba Hearth wed in Monroe County

Luther Stewart of Monroe County and Seeba Hearth of Lawrenceport were married Monday at 9 30 by Justice J L Smith in the county clerk's office. They plan to reside on a farm near Bloomington.

Luther Stewart Monroe County Seeba Hearth Lawrenceport Justice J.L. Smith Bloomington

Children Rendered Fine Program At Ov litic Baptist

Rev W A Sanders returned to Mitchell after a Sunday program at the Ov litic Baptist church where he was aided by local residents. The evening program drew a large audience and was enjoyed by all. Orland Murray, once from Armstrong, now in Oklahoma City, visited his parents and old friends before continuing to Armstrong Station to see relatives. The Perry township native has done well in the West and values a rare return home.

W. A Sanders Mitchell Ovlitic Baptist Church Orland Murray Armstrong Section Oklahoma City Okla A. W. Murray Bloomington L. Ferguson Armstrong Station H. R. Ferguson Mur-ray Perry Township

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr.Harold Brock Christian Church Parsonage Edward Mamie Covey Georgette Taining Virginia Hogan Bloomfield Brambleton Arthur Hughes Cicely Carolyn Duncan Simon Swanhopper Morris Bridwell John Dalton Marian Mitchell Mickey Georgia Malott Norris Ray Mayme Moore Clark Beiriger Avis Ridge Ruby Ridge Mary Gowan Hagar Smith Agnes Spear Mary Monical Carl Dalton M. Spugnarde West Baden Hospital Harley Pope Scott Harvey Paul Martin Carl Anderson Unversity Farm Meeting Everett East G. W. East Heltonville Ezra Edwards First National Bank Daisie Blevins Toal Pion Ers Tex.) Express Peanie The Knights of Pythias Rev Toole Knights of _ Pythias Pythian ‘Sisters Knights of Pythias Order Damon and Pythias Modern Woodmen Persar Eagles U. S BL. J. S Harvey Paul Ztin P.m Chii Red Sox Ettie M. Labely Justice J. L. Smith Puue Leak 5 Raymond Haskett Wes Street
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