Big Meeting of Farmers at Court House Saturday
The largest farmer gathering ever held at the Court House met Saturday afternoon with Lewis Taylor, secretary of the State Federation of Farmers Associations, delivering an address on the importance of Farmers Associations. Wool growers planned to pool wool for sale to obtain better prices and discussed key issues before adjourning to July 2.
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Court House
Lewis Taylor
State Federation of Farmers Associations
Funeral Held For Mrs Van R Crim In Mitchell
Mrs Van R Crim died at her Marion home and the funeral was held in Mitchell. Born and raised in Mitchell she was the daughter of early pioneers Mr and Mrs Kern thwen. Mr Owens, a longtime Mitchell business figure, is cited as part of the city’s Civil War era history. Mr Crim is a son of the late Dr Crim, a pioneer physician and druggist.
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J. H. Crim
Mitchell
van R. Crim
Marion
Kern Thwen
Owens
Crim
Durrenberger Charged After Sixteenth Street Wreck
Albert Durrenberger faced two charges in Mayor Allen's court after an auto crash at M Street and Sixteenth. He drove under the influence and was speeding. Durrenberger and passenger Burke Smith collided with a utility pole. Durrenberger suffered head and facial injuries and was treated at Need garage. Smith was uninjured.
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Albert Durrenberger
Allen
Gurrenberger
Durrenberger
Burke Smith
Sixteenth Street
Need
Aerians
Will Pro Baseball Park Grandstand Ready by Sunday
Manager Akers stated Monday that the grand stand at Washington Park is planned to be built this week in preparation for next Sunday’s game. He also hopes to have a fence around the park completed soon.
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Akers
Washington Park
Ile
Braxton Wedding Announced for June Eleventh
In this city the engagement of Charles Braxton son of the late Ralph Braxton linked with Dr Henry Braxton in a local dental business was announced to Miss Gladya Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Elis Anderson of Alva Oklahoma. The nuptials are set for June the twelfth.
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Charles Braxtan
Ralph Braxtan
Henry Braxtan
Gladya Anderson
Elis Anderson
Alva Oklahoma
Engagements and births noted in local notices
Mrs. Sarah J. Kern announces the engagement of her daughter May to Harry UB. Thomas with a June 20 wedding planned. A Maysville and Bedford connection is noted with former residents in the area. A daughter, Lois Ellen, was born to Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Simons at Nineteenth and M streets. Braxton, a Sante Ray Company employee, and Mrs. Arthur Parish of Orleans plan a wedding trip after visiting friends.
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Sarah J. Kern
May
Harry UB. Thomas
L. E. Simons
Nineteenth and
M Streets
Lois Ellen
Braxton
Sante’ Ie* Ray
Nagi
Arthur Parish
Orleans
Oklahoma
Wil
Heat Provokes Heart Attack in Mitchell Woman
Mrs. Dan Hostetler wife of a prominent Mitchell businessman, was in serious condition at her home Tuesday after a hunting trip west of Mitchell. She collapsed shortly after arriving at the berry patch, the episode caused by heat and heart trouble. Her condition remains grave this morning.
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Dan Hostetler
Jail empties at Lawrence County jail
The Lawrence County jail is empty again though Castile population was never large. Sheriff and Mrs. Lee have not had a boarder in some time, marking a rare period of vacancy for the facility.
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Lawrence County
Castile
Lee
True Story of the Flag History of the Stars and Stripes
A historical account traces flag origins from the Kings Colors to the Grand Union and the creation of the Stars and Stripes, noting key events like Paul Jones raising the banner, the 1777 adoption, Betsy Ross legends, Fort Schuyler battles, and the evolving design through 1818.
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St. George
St. Andrew
England
Bunker Hill
Lexington
Concord
Washington
Continental Army
George
Continental Congress
Buck Hopkins
Navy
Army
Lieut
Paul Jones
Alfred
Dela
Betsy Ross
Portsmouth
N. H
Ranger
Picquet
Quiberon Bay
France
Hts
U. S. S. Raleigh
Cant Thompson
Windward Islands
Ft. Schuyter
Rome
N. Y
Peter Gansevoort
Massachusetts Regt
Mohawk
Albany
Abraham_Swartwort
Swartwort
Vermont
Kentucky
Ft. McHenry
Baltimore
Memorial Service For Scott Harvey At First Methodist Church
A memorial service was held Sunday morning at First Methodist Church for Scott Harvey who died in action on Flanders Field last August. World War veterans occupied reserved pews as Company F troops led the honor procession and two speakers recalled his character and service.
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Scott Harvey
Flanders Field
First Methodist Church
Boys of
Old Co. F
Scott
Co. F
R. H.toole
J. A. Rowe Sr
M. E
Harvey
Ingalls
Ald Co. PF
Rowe
Lieut
Pal
Bedford
Two Salvation Army lovers wed at local parsonage
Private William H Whitlock and Miss Flossie B Lamb, both connected with the Salvation Army, married by Rev R H Toole at the First Methodist church parsonage. Whitlock, a long serving soldier from the Pershing era, has endured wounds and operations abroad. Lamb will continue Salvation Army work in Lansing after a furlough visit.
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Salvation Army
First Methodist Church
R. H. Toole
William H. Whitlock
General Pershing
Flossie B Lamb
Lansing Michigan
Burned Worker at Southeastern Shops Injures Hand
Wade Hawkins employed at the Southeastern shops suffered a severe burn to his left hand while at work Monday. A local physician treated him noting the injuries were very serious. He is recovering and will be idle for several days. Mrs. Harry W Johnson and children Wilfred and Evelyn left for Philadelphia to join Mr. Johnson who has a new position there. Misses Aileen Harryman and Mary Alice Roberts, formerly of B. H. S. class of 1919, attended commencement. they recently completed high school at Shortridge in Indianapolis.
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Joseph Lamb
Springville
Co. I 18Th Infantry
Camp Grant
Whitlock
Notre Dame
Wade Hawkins
Harry W Johnson
Wilfred
Evelyn
Philadelphia
Penn
Liohnee
Johnson
Harry Lauder
Aileen Harryman
Mary Alice Roberts
Indianapolis
Shortridge High School
Bedford Stone Railroad Files to Cease Operations
The Bedford Stone Railroad Company filed a petition with the Public Service Commission of Indiana seeking authority to cease operation as a railroad. A hearing is set for June 30, 1919, at 10 a.m. in the Commission rooms, State House, Indianapolis.
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Lawrence County
Bedford
Board of Education
State Board of Fox’ Commissioners
Petit Hon
West Side
Office
Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners
State House
Indianapolis
Ind
Fune
Bedford Stone Railroad Company
Public Service Commission of Indiana
Commission
The Flag and Its Silent Record of the Past
The passage honors a flag as a living record of history and those who shaped it. It recalls veterans and citizens who carried the banner, reflecting on the era and deeds behind its birth and enduring symbolism.
Re estimating gravel road cost in Shawswick Township
Notice to taxpayers in Shawswick Township Lawrence County Indiana that engineers and viewers appointed by the Board of Commissioners prepared a new estimate for building and constructing the William Mc Knight road. The June meeting fixed the estimate at 8742.50 dollars. Witness the seal of the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners Bedford June 10 1919. Auditor Wm M Denniston signs June 13.
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Shawswick Township
Indiana
Lawrence County
Board of Commissioners
William McKnight
Bedford
Notice of Administration in Indiana Estate Case
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Clay W Duncan as administrator of the estate of Robert S Duncan deceased. Robt N Palmer attorney records the appointment in the estate matter.
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Circuit Court
Lawrence County
Indiana
Robert S. Duncan
Clay W. Duncan
Robt. N. Palmer
Notice of Administration in Lawrence County Indiana
Circuit Court of Lawrence County appoints Alexander M. Davis as Administrator of the estate of Melvine K. Davis deceased. Robert L. Mellen, Attorney, is handling the administration. Mayléw2c
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Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
Melvine K. Davis
Golvent
Alexander M. Davis
Robert L. Mellen
Estate of Sallie B Barton Solvency Report Filed
Estate of Sallie B Barton deceased wife of Lawrence County named solvent with Allen Easton as Administrator and W E Clark as Attorney. Metac
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Circuit Court
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
Sallie B Barton
Allen Easton
W.E. Clark
Metac
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Twich
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Delaware
New Providence
Bahama Islands
Nassau
Fr. Orangé
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Iniles
Dutch Netherlands
St. George Basxa- St. Andrew
First Methodist
Tion Army Circles
Bedford Stone
Public Service Commission
Odd Fellows Order
Harrodsburge
EB. C. Norman
Rone Burton
Helen Elizabeth Burton
Avogg
Wm. M. Denniston
North G Street
Tad
E. H. Cayse
D. J. Holland
M. D. Bedford National Bank
Walls & Walls
Hodge & Walls
C. H. Emery
K Streets
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