27 Jun 1919
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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
1
Paris reports that the former Crown Prince has escaped from Holland and returned to Germany, a move that unsettles peace conference circles. The report originated with International News Service and is being studied for potential diplomatic impact.
International report from Paris says German Crown Prince was accompanied by staff officers as he escaped from Holland. The dispatch notes the move occurred in the aftermath of tense pursuit and indicates allied interest in the incident.
Augusta jeweler Augustin Ellis, a longtime figure in the local jewelry business, celebrated decades of service at a Thursday gathering. The event acknowledged his contributions to the trade and the community.
Paris dispatch notes a likely peace treaty signing planned for Sunday amid ongoing negotiations. The article mentions accompanying events and cites Bedford business leader Augustin Ellis as a prominent figure who died recently, with details of his career and family.
Evidence suggests the War Department plans a rapid, staged withdrawal of American troops from France. Officials emphasize timing considerations and strategic reassessment of Allied deployments amid evolving military objectives.
The piece warns residents that claiming others in the neighborhood have lower property assessments without naming individuals will be ignored by the Board of Review. It says a clear, equalized case will lead to adjustment if the statement is specific. Also reported are the preliminary trial of Raymond Stipp for wife desertion and a marriage license for Virgil Williams and Lillian Doane.
Mrs Jennie K Ramsay wife of Louis Ramsay dies at Saranac Lake New York Born April 24 1899 Winchester Massachusetts daughter of John and Mrs Jackson Married in June 1913 Funeral and burial planned for Schenectady New York Also notes on Mrs Guthries return from Seymour and Dr Guthrie recent Mayo Clinic trip and George Flynn arriving home after eighteen months service overseas
Mile Rose Lauler recounts a Franco American view of desolated Northern France during World War I. She describes a Belgian convent girl who escaped German capture and later visited the Vosges home ruined by war. Her narrative blends humor with the true Gallic spirit and receipt by President Wilson.
Frank Reed Jr of Cairo joins the Kryl Band with Redpath Chautauqua for a Bedford appearance in July. Earlier he played with Krevl and the Indiana University Orchestra. Two Bedford boys Howard Te Alien and Frank Reed Jr are part of the group, led by Allen, star carnet player. Perry Blackburn, 60, dies at home in Oolitic after four weeks illness. funeral Friday at 1 o'clock at Oo It burial at Hopkins cemetery.
A wedding was solemnized at the First Methodist Church Parsonage by Rev. R. H. Toole. The ceremony united the couple in a formal service, with family members in attendance and the couple planning their future together.
A pretty wedding was held at 4 pm Wednesday at the First Methodist Church parsonage. Miss Lillian Mae Doane of Mitchell married Virgil Franklin Williams of Mitchell in a ceremony conducted by Rev. R H Toole. The couple will reside in Mitchell.
Following a regular meeting of the Bedford Commandery of Odd Fellows at their Wall Wednesday evening a social hour was enjoyed with home made cake ice cream and lemonade served as refreshments.
The Rider Packing Company at Freetown and the American Tomato Products Company at Kurtz announce summer packing of wild blackberries, first effort in Jackson county. Pickers will be paid good prices, berries collected at homes or delivered to factories, with ample crop quality expected. Sector reports indicate an exceptionally large crop around Freetown and Kurtz.
Seymour Tad notes a labor shortage in Jackson county during the wheat season. Farmers offer 1 to 7 dollars for pay plus board lodging and laundry, with some paying up to 8 dollars. Prices set a county high, yet labor remains scarce as rain disrupted the harvest and threatens grain already ripe.
The Stone City Racqueteers, a newly formed tennis club, planned at the West Side school grounds and held a Tuesday evening event at the Siscoe residence on West Fifteenth Street. Miss Ruth Tush hosted dancing and music with a Galicious lunch, chaperoned by Mrs. Siscoe, followed by a viewing of Mary Pickard in Johanna Insists at the Grand. Guests included Clara Evans Ilene Emery Mary Thomas Mary Spaulding Virginia Hamilton Laura Yarbaugh Clarice Henderson Mary Richardson Mary Taylor Helen Spaulding Homer Ragsdale Harold Snow Arthur Weddell Edward Robinson Frank Neumeister Albian Howard Harold Evans Raymond Mosier Herbert Hamilton Roy Embree William O’Connell Master Billy Summers.
Mrs. Mary Evans of Oolitic left this morning for Freetown after a telegram said her son-in-law Tip Spurgeon was very low at his home there. Spurgeon has long suffered from tuberculosis and is well known in this city and Oolitic.
Mr and Mrs J G Hobbs and son Roy of Chrimon DL visited the family of his brother the late J L Hobbs east of the city and returned home Thursday. Hobbs is well known in this section, born and raised in Lawrence county.
Misa Georgia Doty daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Doty and great granddaughter of James Williams Blue Jeans Williams former Indiana governor will marry Claude B Rumble son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Rumble in Petersburg Indiana at 8 pm Thursday. Rumble a former Indiana University graduate and army first lieutenant helped engineer indemnity calculations in Paris after World War I.
A fourteen year old girl succumbs after a insect bite leads to blood poisoning. Doctors report the complication developed within days, highlighting the danger of untreated bites in youths.
Irene Kern fourteen daughter of Louis Kern from Englewood is gravely ill from blood poisoning after a lip sting while picnicking at Gainey bottom south of the city. Her condition worsened from Wednesday night and remains serious.
The Indianapolis All Stars meet Bedford Limestone Club at Washington Park on Sunday at 2:30 pm. Bedford’s battery includes Lemont Beck Beavers and Lemon with Indianapolis up Jones and Brown. Also notes families traveling to Louisville last week and returning Tuesday.
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