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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
7
Reading reads as a local notice promoting an oil of women event for a Chautauqua program. Details are incomplete but indicate a planned gathering with speakers and demonstrations tied to a community cultural effort.
The Chautauqua moves to the Kramer lot at the west end of Sixteenth Street offering ample woods, parking and water facilities for an all day event. Willie Mandara, through attorney R L Mellen, files for divorce from Jayie Mandara alleging cruel treatment and neglect since their 1914 marriage.
13 year old Lucille Jackson daughter of Mrs Jackson of 7th street and Columbus Avenue left the city on the 2 oclock B and O train Monday afternoon bound for unknown parts. Her mother has appealed to police and believes she may have gone to Cincinnati.
Police traced a Sunday night break in at the Orleans Hardware Store to two drug stores where whisky and small change were stolen. Bloodhounds followed prints from the stores to an empty box car in Monon yards, locating three hobos. one was held on vagrancy after a preliminary burglary trial and acquitted.
Webb's store proprietors and sixteen guests enjoyed a Sunday motor outing of over ninety eight miles. The group stopped at Donaldson's Cave for a luncheon and Salem for refreshments then Medora for a woodland picnic before returning through Leedsville.
H R Kurrie president of the Monon Railroad spoke in Lafayette about closing local shops the last week of each month. He outlined a $60 000 contract with Haskell Barker to repair 300 box cars at reduced cost and moving repairs to Michigan City with cars back in service by July 1. He noted post July 1 operations may run on a short time schedule and the company has 16 locomotives ready for road service but insufficient business.
Mrs C T Vandeveer and her daughters Regina and Marian from Washington DC are visiting relatives Mr and Mrs W F Morgan on West 14th Street for an extended period.
The Seymour Republican reports a tale that Methodist preachers enjoy chicken dinners. Rev. J. G. Moore, former Crothersville pastor, visited Mrs. Bertha Williams and her flock. Overnight the springers disappeared after his arrival and returned after he left, with no hens escaping earlier.
The estate of the late Thomas B. Stipp will total about $20,000, up from $12,000. The will directs division into nine parts for the decedent’s nine children or their heirs, with William I. Stipp named executor.
Local Council notes growing interest in Chautauqua week as Oolitic parties seek camping on grounds with Friday arrivals. No cost for camping. jitney line under a 5 cent fare. Mr and Mrs James Riley report illness worsening back home in Avina Illinois where sister suffers dropsy.
Merchants Association arranges a large band concert in Kramer Woods Bedford featuring 12 bands from area towns. About 5 000 to 10 000 visitors expected. a ten cent admission will fund venue costs. The event runs Sunday July 4 from 2 to 5 pm with Boy Scouts as guides.
Quincy Reynolds of Co. B Sixteenth Infantry reports from across the Rio Grande near El Paso Jaurez about hundred yard and two thousand yard firing, a large tent, free shows, and long-range bullseyes. He mentions daily Bedford papers and sends regards to a Sandall.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 from Mundle Church with burial in the local cemetery. Police Court notes report Mike Dosin fined for intoxication, Onus Bruce similarly fined, and Silas Brown acquitted of assault and battery. Newborns for Dora Sele and Dillon Clark households are noted along with domestic visits and travel updates.
Henry Newbold, longtime Monon wrecking master, tendered his resignation to General foreman John S. Naery in Lafayette. No successor named yet. Also notes local social items including births, visits, and raspberry shipments from New Albany to Indianapolis and Chicago.
Mrs. Bridgie Beem received a Chicago message announcing the death of her son Ross Beem who had worked on the New York Central run from Denver for years. He left Denver three months ago and relatives here do not know the cause. He was a half brother of Ryan Beem.
The marriage occurred at 9 o clock Monday night at the home of Justice Jo Owens on North I street, witnessed by a few friends. The couple, known locally, plan a long and useful life together and will set up housekeeping in the west part of town. Also notes: Pete Barton, a well known farmer five miles east, was transacting business in town Tuesday. Curtis Todd of Oolitic traveled to Bloomington to visit relatives. Mrs Blanche Roby of Pardnersby W Va is visiting her uncle L Newland. Grover Wright and Mrs John Fter received word of the ill condition of J Wright of Cloverdale and await further word.
Ernest James Wells and Cockerham, both of Lawrence, obtain a marriage license. The notice records their intention to wed and lists their shared agricultural ties in the county.
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