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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1915

Page

6

Forged Checks Case Tangles Green in Cleveland Neighborhood

A man named William Green of Cleveland is jailed after police arrest Saturday for passing forged checks. He admits meeting a forger who supplied the forged payees and signatures and tried to cash two similar checks at local stores. The episode involves the Greer Wilkinson company office and Benzel store as investigators pursue the other conspirators. Green’s plea of guilty lands him in the county jail awaiting circuit court action.

Wi Green Clevelan Ohio Enterigs Circuit Cours Green Green Warlier Bce Jatiers Far Stone City Myers Benzel Milt Myers Pacuneer Arcacah Mitchell Martha Black Greer-Wilkinson Greer D. ‘Fatoa Maine Miss Black Havin

Indian Creek Stile Abolished Sparks Township Battle

Court House crowd watches as Lawrence County Commissioners refuse to rescind order abolishing Indian Creek Township. County Attorney rules no power to reverse. petitions from Perry and Indian Creek residents push for boundary-based reorganization. Wedding notices and local births also noted among community events.

Lawrence County Parry Township Spi Valley Indian Creek Township Argu Clark John Howards Petisioners Perry Brooks Mellen Gould Ve Cecta

Whit PAR SSS Te mfa 4 BERS ag & bay y

A garbled text note references hospital relief funds and tax measures. It mentions a senate and house debate, proposed ten cent levies for hospital support, and discussions of hospital relief in Washington with unclear names and dates.

Bers Ag & Bay Y Texacon Senate Laue Erueris Toro Eredd

Trial notes involve Mrs Moon in Bevars case

Mrs Pearl Moon remains away from Bedford as Bevars, former West and Wea sort, is not to be held responsible. After the trial Bevars was granted liberty provided he supports his family.

Pearl Moon Th. C. Bevars Bedford

Mrs Elizabeth Dunihue Failing After Bruised Foot

Mrs Elizabeth Dunihue, once improving after a bruised foot, has worsened with a high fever and slowed heart action. A message was sent Monday to her daughter Mrs Robert Fisher of Lafayette, summoning her to the bedside.

Plizabeth Dunihue Robert Fisher Lafayette East 75 Street Melvin

Indianapolis visitors brief in town

Jesse Johnson and his son David from Indianapolis spent Sunday in the city with Jesse’s mother Mrs. Emily Johnson who remains quite ill at her home on Main Street.

Jesse Johnson David Indianapolis Emily Johnson If Street

Auto license plate enforcement slows traffic in state

Police warn motorists to display valid license plates and register their cars. Jose police announce arrests after a March deadline for those driving without plates. law allows any constable to arrest for noncompliance. Recent days see many applications filed with the secretary of state for licenses.

PAW Automobiloe Nedice Jose Antonomle Eny

Church of Christ Adds Baptistry and Expansion

Workmen worked Monday to install a new baptistry and lay water mains for the Church of Christ. An extension enlarging the building by 16 feet across is also under way, improving facilities for services.

Church of Christ Tererih

Police Court Plea and Fines On Intoxication and Trespass

Tiny Thifen pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $2 and costs. Robert Wolf was fined $5 and costs and given ten days in jail on a guilty plea for intoxication. Charles Smith faced charges of trespass assault and battery and provoke. arraigned Monday with a not guilty plea, cases set for Wednesday at 2 p.m.

Tiny Thifen Robert Wolf Charles Smith

Wreck Destroys Freight Train on Southern Line Near Mt. Olive

A freight train on the Southeastern line was ditched Saturday forenoon near Mt. Olive, causing material damage and delaying service. Investigators briefed as crews cleared wreckage and assessed losses.

Southeastern Line

Monon Conducts Industrial Survey Amid High School Tourney Delays

The Monon railroad launches an industrial survey across key towns along its two branches to map resources and freight potential. A fatal or serious wreck delayed Southbound traffic near Terre Haute as the sectional high school basketball schedule arrived, with games pairing Salem Mooresville and other matchups.

Monon Alonon Ww.v. Pying Chiceco Indietral Art

Local News Briefs From Bloomington Area

Community notes report hospital and home visits, births, and illness. Infant son of Mr and Mrs Homer Hea of Eighth and R streets improves after ten days at residence. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs John Cale at City Hospital. Mary Price of Peticham Pa spent the weekend with relatives of J A Rowe and P R Hailines. Concerns over pneumonia and catarrahal illness are noted among residents. Lucien Payne and others are mentioned in ongoing health updates.

Homer Hea Pethicham, Pa J. A. Rowe and P. R. Hailines John Simpson Bloomington City la J Tunnellon

Local notes from West Baden and nearby towns

Various small items list residents visiting the city and returning home, including Mrs. Canning traveling to Bealeean, Mr Lambert ill, and others from Meltonville West Baden and Bryantsville. Reports mention road and railway matters in Ohio and several local families visiting the city.

Desecration in Vernon as Lead Horse Placed in Church Pulpit

In Siroains village near the Jefferson county line a lead horse was skinned and dragged into the Union Baptist church pulpit after doors were forced open at night. The odor led to discovery. malice toward the pastor and church members is suspected. A reward of 500 dollars has been offered for the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Vernon Siroains Theern Jefferson County Reilroad Union Baptist Church Cill Met

Card of Thanks and Local Anecdotes

Card expresses gratitude for neighbors and friends during the illness and death of a wife. Mentions flowers sent and thanks. Notes visits and relatives in Bloomington and between local residents including Mrs. Tabie Jamison and Mrs. Henry Jones visiting family.

Tabie Jamison Mast St Lois Henry Jones West 13Th Street

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