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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
3
Harry Acoam was severely hurt Monday in Louisville when a door opened to an empty shaft as he rode an elevator to another floor in a store. He fell seventeen feet, suffered serious injuries but no broken bones, and was taken to a hospital. Mrs Sherry Acoam was notified and plans were made to join him.
A local group led by Rev. Quincy Short and numerous supporters organized a planned event. Community members joined in a coordinated effort to promote the cause and rally attendance across the area.
The death of Rev. Quincy Short led to the postponement of the all day basket meeting planned by his friends from nearby congregations Ino Law rence and neighboring counties. The event was to be held next Sunday at Springville. Catherine Montgomery and Helen Moore are visiting Mrs. Raymond Hughes near Bono.
Therin Erwin of Orleans and Melvina Price of Mitchell were married Wednesday at St OWeclock by J. C. Smith. The couple will reside in Orleans and begin their life together after the ceremony in the public square area.
A former Bedford man Dr Roy J Day was honored at a Boulder Colorado event recently. Community members gathered to mark his achievements and lifelong service.
The Boulder paper recounts the wedding of Mildred Lynan Lyman to Lyman Howard Cox at the Methodist Episcopal church with a double ring ceremony. Relatives, out of town guests, music by the Congregational choir, and a reception at the Boulder Dorado followed. After a brief honeymoon they will reside in Denver. The article also notes Dr. Roy J. Day from Bedford Indiana and his wife’s Boulder roots and future plans. Grain notes announce government licenses for wheat buyers effective July 15 to ensure a guaranteed 1918 price of 2.25 at Chicago, with local estimates around 2.10 for Boulder.
The Bedford Chamber of Commerce passes resolutions to discountenance and discourage drives for funds in Lawrence County News notes the wartime fundraising ended and urges focus on local economic recovery, industrial building, and civic issues specific to Bedford and Lawrence County.
Mr and Mrs Dan Patford hosted a Sunday gathering for two soldiers Homer McDonald recently back from overseas and Noble Phillips who served at a southern camp along with their nephew Sergeant Stanley A Veatch back from Camp Gordon A three course dinner was served In addition to the Patfords Elva Henderson George Williams Robert Tucker Lula Bridwell Tiazel Evans William Bair and Elza Patterson attended the afternoon gathering
Henry C. Fish of American Express learned from his wife visiting her uncle Clarence Sullivan a Pekin farmer that Mr. Sullivan had fallen and broken a rib with several others badly hurt. He is bedridden for some time though doctor says injuries are serious but as well as can be expected.
The Pedford Concert Band appoints a committee to arrange the supper and entertainment for the Kryl Band at a church event on the Chautauqua fifth day evening.
William Benzel was taken to Methodist hospital in Indianapolis Monday afternoon and underwent a surgical operation for bowel obstruction Monday night. He tolerated the procedure well and will have another operation in ten days. Mrs. Clerie Kranz, a former north end teacher, left Wednesday for Sellersburg to spend her vacation.
On a mayor court complaint James Fry and Harry Sheppard were arrested after allegedly stealing two boats, two guns, fishing tackle, oars, and three short Marks from Harry Boyles and others. The items valued at 59 dollars were found along White River near the B and O tunnel and repainted near Palestine bridge. They were held at Bedford jail awaiting preliminary trial.
Misc and Mrs Ollie Houston entertained Sunday dinner honoring Mrs W F McGuire and children of Stamford Conn. Others present included Mr and Mrs John Holsapple with family, Mr and Mrs Stretcher and son, T Mo Wink and family, and the Houston party. Also noted were letters home from H E Pearson and plans for Camp Sherman, plus moves of Louis Ingalls and Captain Morrison Johnson to Fort Oglethorpe. Anestasia Burke returned home for summer.
Residents in western Martin county start a movement to annex a mile wide north south strip along the county border to Daviess county Daviess. county. Lawyers assess legal steps with the goal of Loogootee city of about 3500 people falling within Daviess County. Martin county with about 12950 residents would lose almost half its population to the annexation proposal.
The Bedford Chamber of Commerce meeting on June 16 resolves to support the Bedford Concert Band with moral and financial backing. It calls for a live city band for civic pride and ongoing seasons, noting the band’s regular weekly performances by representative citizens.
Mrs Finley Gyger hosted guests with Mr and Mrs Dick Gyger at Bedford on Wednesday. Newton Anderson and family visited the Andersons while Charles Tumey and children from Bedford stayed with relatives. A B Y P A rally was announced at Guliets Creek Baptist church for Friday night June 27. James McFadden hosted a dinner for his son Harry returning from overseas. Numerous families including the Gygers, Andersons, Tumeys, Mayo, Stewart, Lewis and Tumeys shared gatherings over the weekend.
Collection of 12 first class iris varieties offered at $1.00. Single bulbs 25 cents each with a few extra rare varieties at 50 cents. Bulbs planted now will root before cold weather and bloom more next season. F. Z. Otis at 2130 South H Street, phone 976.
Thermin Erwin of Orleans to Melvina Price of Mitchell. Ralph Fox of Mitchell to Velma Fose, Mitchell. Leland Moore Richardson of Mitchell to Evalyn Lorean Owens, Bedford. Harvie Tincher of Georgia to Brown ie Varney, Mitchell.
Charlie Marley, moved from Bedford Branch to B and O S W main line, resumes his old run. Conductor Frank Gilbert, away at Seymour tending ill wife, returns to duties on the branch.
An advertisement claims Freckola removes freckles tan and brown spots with one or two applications and urges continued use to prevent returning marks. It asserts skin will look younger and more youthful and notes availability at drug stores and toilet outlets.
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