Burglars Caught After Marley Drug Store Theft
Police arrest Charles Gresham and Prima Inman after a night chase from the public square to a culvert near the B&O tracks. Gresham confesses and leads to the gin jug. both plead guilty to burglary and are bound over to the Lawrence Circuit Court. Bond set at 1600 for Gresham and 500 for Inman. Grover Marley owner of the store recovers his gin jug.
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Marley Drug Store
Gresham
Lawrence
Inman
Marley
Grover Marley
Sam Cline
Court House Park
Woodruff
Fire Threat Hits Dinkenspiel Block On Monday Night
A row of coal sheds behind the Bedford Business University rooms in the Dinkenspiel block burned Monday night. Sighted by band members and others, two short men were seen fleeing, suggesting possible incendiary origins. The blaze damaged rear doors, a stairway, and parts of the Salvation Army building, but the east side of the public square was saved as firefighters contained the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soaure
Bedford Business Uni
East 16Th Street
Underwood & Underwood Law Office
Salvation Army
Public Square
Man Struck by Train On Salt Creek Bridge
Harry Hopkins of Spion Kopj was knocked from the Salt Creek bridge by a PM quarry train Monday afternoon at 5 15. His right leg broke near the thigh and he was carried to Horse Shoe and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hopkins
Quarrigan
Spion Kopj
Salt Creek Bridge
Beyord
A. J. McDonald
Failure To Provide Is Alleged In Divorce Suit
Maysie Ritter filed for divorce from Arl Ritter in Lawrence circuit court. The couple married April 3 1912 and separated June 12 1912. The complaint says he is a farmer who failed to support her, left her without food or proper clothing, and falsely accused her of adultery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysie Ritter
R. L. Mellen
Lawrence
Arl Ritter
Freeman appeals license denial over saloon remonstrance
Fred Freeman through attorney Joseph Giles filed in Lawrence circuit court an appeal from Marion township Board of Commissioners ruling on liquor license. Plaintiffs include James W. Bat man and others. Freeman contests that a majority of voters did not sign the remonstrance and seeks to run a saloon at the midway point between the city and Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Freeman
Joseph Giles
Lawrence
Board of Commissioners
County
James W. Batman
Marion Township
Freeman
Mitchell
Loot Eye: Orleans Man Loses Right Eye After Axe Incident
George Moffett of Orleans was taken to the city by William Gibbons to have his right eye removed by local surgeons. Struck by a rebound grape vine while cutting wood, the eye was ruptured and worsened by an abscess behind it. Surgeons Drs. Emery and Short performed the removal Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moffett
Orleans
William Gibbons
Emery and
Short
Redford Man’s Inercome and Birth Notice
Bret Hughes was called to politics Tuesday due to his mother’s serious illness. While bicycling he overheated and needed attention but recovered soon. Born Tuesday in Mer and Mrs Onis Osborn of Avoca a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bret Hughes
Mer
Onis Osborn
Avoca
Mrs Alice Bivins Sulfridge Dies in Terre Haute After Illness
Mrs. Alice Bivins Sulfridge aged 55 died Tuesday night at 10 36 in Terre Haute after a three day illness of double pneumonia. Miss Ertie Bivins, a niece, departed for Terre Haute after receiving word. She leaves four married children Claude Charles Delia Lula Dave and Fay and brothers William and Oscar Bivins sister Mrs Hous ton Williams. Funeral services and interment were held in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Bivins Sulfridge
Terre Haute
Ertie Bivins
Neice
Alice Bivins
William Bivins
Bivins
Leesville Road
Lula
Claude
Charles
Delia
Dave
Fay
William
Oscar Bivins
Houston Williams
This City
Amanda Parker
Muncie
Nettie Albright
Quantah Texas
Mattie Bivins
Amarillo
Texas
McCoy Wins Replevin Suit Over Pierce Motorcycle
Dr. F C McCoy received possession of a Pierce motorcycle from Justice Iseminger after evidence was heard in the replevin case. Herman Freurich was the defendant who had purchased the bike earlier, with the motorcycle passing through several hands since it was lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. McCoy
Justice Iseminger
Herman Freurich
Alonzo Kirk and Lena Sanders Wed by Elder Murphy
Alonzo Kirk and Lena Sanders, both of this city, were quietly married Monday afternoon by Elder G. W. Murphy at his shoe store on North J street. The couple will reside in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo’ Kirk
Lena Sanders
Wider G. W. Murphy
J Street
Death of Miss Sarah Rainbolt at 60 after illness
Miss Sarah Elizabeth Rainbolt aged 60 died Monday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of her niece Mrs Frank Stonaker South I street after a several weeks illness from heart trouble and breakdown. Funeral services were held in Popcorn cemetery after a 7 am departure from the city Wednesday. Burial followed.
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Sarah Elizabeth Rainbolt
Nice
Frank Stonaker
South I Street
Miss Rainbolt
Peter Rainbolt
Bloomington
Eloping couple denied marriage license in Bedford incident
A Bedford girl Miss Hazel Hall under age and Cecil Corder of Hensonburg tried to wed without consent. County Clerk Fowler refused the license after a long distance call. Police tracked the couple to Bloomington and then to Bedford where they awaited a license to marry when 18.
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Cupid
Fowler
Miss Hazel Hall
Bedford
Cecil Corder
Hensonburg
Consolidated Stone Mill
Hazel Hall
J. W. Hall
South I Street
Hensley
Corder
Shaw
Lemon
Bedford Miller
Bedford Street
Risconington Telephone
Diogouraging Outlook in Bedford Stone Industry
The Bedford stone industry shows a discouraging regional outlook though mills continue running. Monroe County reports worse conditions with some mills shut down due to water famine or lack of orders, while the Stone magazine notes overall good business and promising prospects amid tariff and currency uncertainties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Monroe County
Indiana veterans plan Gettysburg reunion trip in July
More than 400 Indiana Civil War veterans union and Confederate members have signaled their intent to attend the Gettysburg anniversary gathering July 1 through 4. A special Indiana train departs June 28 from Indianapolis, with transportation available only for those who actually fought at Gettysburg. Governor Ralston is slated to speak at a July 2 Indiana soldiers reunion on the field.
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Indiana
Union of Confederate
Gettysburg
Battle
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Big Four Road
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Cumberland
Indiana Commission
State House
Ralston
N .D. Cox
David E. Beem
Spencer
Charles H. Noble
W. W. Daugherty
W. N. Pickerell
John V. Hadley
Danville
Nelson Pegg
Winchester
William Emery Brown
South Bend
Old
Battle Field
Bedford
T. J. Box
Samuel Simpson
William A. Callahan
Lawrence County
Hiram Tyree
Mitchell
24Th
Virginia
Norfolk
Longstreet
Pickett
Correction over mistaken shoe find report in Malott case
John B. Malott requests a statement correcting circulation that seventy dollars found in an old shoe during home furniture removal was accurate. He notes the report was a mistake and seeks to set the record straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Malott
Baked Thirty Fine Spring Fryers Die in Heat
Thirty fine Rock Island Red chickens were baked in the broiling sun on West 20th street at Camp bell Fields home. A boy left in charge forgot to turn them out of the coop and Howard Fields found all the birds dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Campbell Fields
West 20Th Street
Mr. Fields
Howard Fields
Sprinkling at Linton Halted Over Water Scarcity
Local authorities have stopped sprinkling at Linton due to a severe water shortage. Officials warn ongoing drought may curb irrigation programs and impact crops in the area. Community leaders urge water conservation and plan contingency measures for gardens and public spaces.
Linton Water Co President Seeks PSC OK on Sprinkling Halt
D J Terhune of Linton, president of the Linton Water Co, asked PSC Commissioner Murphy if the commission would object to the stopping of sprinkling service due to drought. Murphy answered the commission aims to protect public interests where possible. Terhune also asked about selling pre act stocks and bonds. he was told such sales might be permitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Terhune
Linton
Linton Water Company
Murphy
Public Service Commission
Linton Company
Terhune
Southeastern Objects to Gar Rule
The public service commission postponed a hearing on a petition by the C. T. H. S. E. railroad seeking relief from a rule that requires coal roads to publish lists of empty coal cars at each mine. Operators missed notice, the hearing continued to June 24, and the railroad argues enough cars exist to meet demand this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
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Charles Gresham and
Prima
Woodruff and Police
Man Cline
Charles Gresham
Prima Inman
Cline
Versity Were
Bridge
Hopkins
Teeeh Cnd
Fet
Horseshoe
Redford Mans
Inercome
Teburgs Parc
Mer Bedford
Dr. F. C. M’coy
Justice
Isemin
Ger’s Court
Sarah Elizabeth Rain
Bolt
Stone
Logal Veterans
Versary
West Bedford
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