Local Advertising Rates and staff listings at Bedford Post Office
The notice lists editorial staff with roles at Bedford Indiana, the post office as second class matter, and legal advertising rates. Rates include first insertion 1.00 per square, subsequent 0.50 per square. display rates 0.25 per inch for 1-3 insertions, 0.15 for four, 0.12 for five to twelve, and 0.10 for thirteen plus. Local reading matter 0.10 per line, and notices for resolutions and obituaries.
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Bedford
Indiana
Hoosier Nest Visit and Local News Bits
A traveler visits a Buckeye cabin on the prairie border and shares a vivid scene of Hoosier life. Richmond reports a bootlegger arrest at Bedford for thirteen half pints of whisky, with bottles dumped into gutters. Linton notes vandals harming public sewers amid dry tongues. Cadiz visitors depart for Wooster, Ohio. Joseph Rodosky buys a modern McQuire bungalow on K and 8th streets through Keach McKinley.
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Bedford
Linton
Joseph . .Rodosky
Keach-McKinley Agency
McQuire
Willbur Miller Faces Second Trial In Salem Case
Judge James W Fortune in Jeffersonville rules Miller must stand a second trial for the killing of Grant McCrory, a Salem night watchman, after the Bedford jury failed to agree. The ruling sustains the second indictment and shifts venue to the Washington Circuit Court.
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James W. Fortune
Jeffersonville
Washington
Wilbur Miller
Grant McCrory
Salem
Bedford
Lawrence County
Fortune
Miller
Louisville Courier-Journal
Surpase Arennell Farewell Shower For Terbeck Family
Neighbors gathered at East 18 Street Monday evening to bid Mr. and Mrs. Ben Terbeck farewell before an extended visit with son Henry and wife in Pasadena California. A handkerchief shower featured many gifts and a social evening with Brick ice cream cake and mints. Attendees included Mrs. Frank Beckenheuser Miss Hilda Mrs. John Reath and grandson John Mrs. Sophia Unkel Mrs. Henry Aldenhagen Mrs. George Gratzer Mrs. Mary Fillion Mrs. Fritz Lantz Mrs. J. T. Martin and grandchildren Maggie Calvin and Maud Johnson.
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Ben Terbeck
East 18 Street
Henry
Pasadena
California
Terbeck
Frank Beckenheuser
Hilda
John Reathl
John
Sophia Unkel
Henry Aldenhagen
George Gratzer
Mary Fillion
Fritz Lantz
J. T. Martin
Josh Driscoll
Maggie Calvin
Maud Johnson
Warden Edmund M. Allen’s wife dies in Joliet home
Edmund M. Allen warden of Joliet prison traveled on Monon No. 6 after learning his wife was found dead in the Allen residence within the Joliet prison building. Unclear if murder or accidental cremation, with authorities to determine cause. Mrs Allen had planned to join him at West Baden. Other items note Colleta Johnson’s trip to Terre Haute and James Pendley’s return from West Baden.
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Monon
Lafayette
Edmund M. Allen
Joliet Prison
Allen
West Baden
Englewood
Rock Island
Joliet
James Pendley
Near Mount Olive
Lightning damages Bedford-Seymour long distance line
A severe thunderstorm struck the Bedford-Seymour line Sunday night, burning about 1000 feet of No. 10 copper wire and destroying sixteen hundred feet of cable between this city and Brownstown. Linemen worked all day to restore service, noting unusual flattening and red hot sections while signal drops remained undamaged.
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Bedford
Brownstown
Seymour
Machine accident injures Pp. M. & B. Quarries worker
Claud Mason, an employee at Oolitic's Pp. M. & B. Quarries, was injured Tuesday when his forearm and fingers were entangled in quarry machinery. The injury required medical attention but is not serious, though painful.
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Claud Mason
Oolitic
Short illness results in death of William Wilkinson
A short illness led to the death of William Wilkinson, a resident whose age and other biographical details are not provided in the fragment. The notice serves as a basic obituary record from the local paper.
Death by own action in Chicago ends life of Boss Beem
A Chicago man identified as Boss Beem died by his own action. Authorities report the death occurred in Chicago and the circumstances indicate self-inflicted harm. No further details are released pending official coroner findings.
Homecoming and Dedication Services Held in Heltonville
Funeral notices for William Wilkinson, 65, and detailed obituary for Ross Beem, with life story from Bloomfield to Denver and Chicago. Beem, a longtime railroad employee and Knights of Columbus member, died in the Great Northern Hotel. A separate suicide note describes a man named Barker found dead in Chicago with $140 for burial expenses. June church services announced in Bedford area.
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Great Northern Hotel
Chicago
R. D. Barker
Rochester
N. Y
Barker
Toderia Rug
Ford
Denver
Ryan Been
Bedford
Ross
Women Council Strives for Chautauqua Playground Funding
Local Council women urge support for a Chautauqua project aimed at building a children's playground. Proceeds from last year were saved to reach a funding goal, with funds to benefit the public if the project fails. A jitney line with five cent fares will serve the square and North End, departing near Parham's Confectionary before sessions.
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North End
Parhams Confectionary
I Street
Engine rebuild yields near new class eight drive wheel
The Southeastern Shops produced a rebuilt 174 ton engine formerly used on the Chicago division. The engine, numbered 659, now resembles a new Monon first class type and has been sent here for comprehensive rebuilding.
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Chicago
Suit Filed Over Eye Injury Against Cut Stone Co
Edward J. Kursner sues John A. Rowe Cut Stone Co. for damages claiming an eye injury. Mrs. Mitchell Sims and her son Opal visit Mary Roberts and family in Williams for the weekend.
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Edward J. Kursner
John A. Rowe Cut Stone Co
Mitchell Sims
Opal
Williams
Mary Roberts
Downbound Monon Freight Car Set To Undergo Light Repairs
South-bound freight train No. 71 on the Monon was moved to the McDoel shops near Bloomington for light repairs. Fifty cars, including forty four wooden coal cars and six flat cars, were parked on nearby sidings and will take time to service with materials shipped from Bloomington. Local car builders will idle, while Bloomington workers remain busy. heat mentions minor engine work at McDoel round house.
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Monon
McDoel
Bloomington
Round House
Monon Lafayette Courier
Mrs Sanford Wier Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Sophia C. Wier wife of Sanford Wier of West 18th Street died Tuesday night at 10 80 o clock after a lingering illness of chronic gastritis She was born December 22 1853 in Clark County Indiana and aged 61 years 6 months The funeral will be Thursday at 2 pm from the West Street residence conducted by Rev Rank Lenig Interment at Green Till The family lived on a farm near Sellarsburg before moving to the city twelve years ago She leaves four children Iva May Jessie Pringer C Wier and A G Wier all residents of this city.
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Sophia C. Wier
Sanford Wier
West 18
Clark County
Indiana
Methodist Episcopal Church
Iva May
Jessie Prringer
C. Wier
A. G. Wier
Sellars Durg
West
Fire destroys Indianapolis drug store and hints at narcotic robbery
A fire at W. A. Dodge drug store on Indianapolis west edge destroyed stock including narcotics. Unburned empty boxes were found later. theft appears linked to dope fiends and recent federal prohibition. Dodge, who lived above the shop, was rescued by firefighters after his escape was cut off.
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W. A. Dodge
Indianapolis
Phebe
Dodge
Methodist conference at Mitchell draws large attendance
The District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church met in Mitchell with ministers Sunday School Superintendents and league presidents in attendance. Rev Lenig preached a strong sermon as 28 young people accompanied by Fred Bailey in an auto truck arrived for services.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Mitchell
Epworth
Lenig
Fred Bailey
Bedford
Ralph Hays
Mary
Fiddler
Claud Chastain
H. J. Gernhardt
Martha
Ruth Grigsby
John Malcomb
Naomi Huff
Lois Taylor
Charles Carter
John Owens
Ruth Pope
Carlton Thoreman
Ruth Warbison
Laura Lenig
Harry Campbell
Lou Taylor
Eupherma Riley
Clem Gardner
Elsie Taylor
Arlen Lane
Governor Grants Clemency to Mrs Kendall in Crothersville
Gov. Ralston extends clemency to Mrs. Kendall of Crothersville Jackson county convict ed of adultery. She pays a 200 dollar fine and 0 days in jail and will not serve the sentence. Dr. Kendall received the same sentence but was not pardoned and will begin his term Friday. The city clerk was notified of the clemency action and the couple had paid fines and costs totaling 621 dollars a few days earlier.
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Jackson
Man Arrest Pending Mental Evaluation in Board Bill Case
Jerry Evans was arrested on a charge of beating Mrs. Jon Sease over a board bill. He is believed to be mentally irresponsible and the case has been continued to determine his condition. Frank I Morris and family visited Bedford with sons John and Fred Morris reporting good roads and a hopeful crop outlook along the line.
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Jerry Evans
Jon Sease
Frank I. Morris
Wendall
Bedford
John
Fred Morris
Salem Democrat
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HE Bedford Weekly Mail
TIS & Brooks
Wesley L. Rhoda
Official Republican Newspaper
The
United States
John Finley
Richmond
Ind
R. HE. Holliday
Cadiz
Ohio
Stedford
Arenell
Colleta Johnson
Terre Haute
State Normal
Bedford-Seymour
Frank Lenig
Laura
Harlan Lane
Henry Gernhardt
Ruth Harbinson
Methodist Church
J. B. Fagan
E. W. Montgomery
Bedford Schools
Chicago University
Wil
Liam Wilkinson
Boss Beem
Tonville
M. E
Guthrie
Willian Wilkinson
Ross Beem
Great Northern
Green Hill
Bloomfield
Richard
Florence Beem
Bridgie Ryan
Old
Southern Indiana Railway Co
Rosemann
New York Central Railway Co
Colorado
Holly Sugar Company
Knights of Columbus
Bridgie Beem
Urban Horn
Fletcher Clark
St. Louis
Lon Beem
Ryan Beem
A. J. Meredith
Frank Leuig
Bedford AM
Bedford M
CAD
MDOEL
Provel
Mrugend
Ralston
Crothersville
Thomas 5
Emer
Leung
Mastern Star
Stone City Bank
Mrs
Ellen Lee
Joe Hobbs
E. G. McKnight
Marie Stipp
Andrew Doddsworth
Edward Stipp
Charles Stipp
William E. Stipp
Matlie Drake
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