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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1919

Page

4

Bedford Republican Ad Rates and Editorial Staff Listing 1919

The Bedford Republican announces editorial staff including Thomas J. Brooks and Otis, with B. Otis as managing editor Bert C. Wicker and society editor Mrs. Harry Askew. Advertising rates are shown for various insertions and display ads. The page notes post office filing as Second Class Matter and pricing terms for notices and resolutions.

Thomas J. Brooks Red B. Otis Bert C. Wicker Harry Askew Bedford, Indiana

Community Notices From Eureka and Nearby Areas

Eureka correspondents report residents visiting relatives and hosting guests across town. Names include Byford Day Kokomo Roy Aven Indianapolis and others from Bedford Avoca Dark Hollow and West Virginia area. Social calls, family visits, and small local movements fill the weekend pages.

Fire department responded to chimney burn at Whitney home

Fire crews were called Tuesday evening at 7 oclock to a seat in a chimney at the residence of W. W. Whitney on M street. No damage was reported. Dr and Mrs John R Andrews attended Harold Kerbys funeral at Liberty Church on February 28 in the afternoon.

W. W. Whitney M Street John R. Andrews Liberty Church Harold Kerby Nmi

Former Resident Voris Died After Stroke in California

Frank S. Voris, once a resident of this city, died Tuesday at his Fresno California home after strokes and declining health. He was born in Veva and lived in Indiana earlier, married Dorothea Splitgerber, had two infant children, and worked in mercantile and Fresno Creamery Company roles before his death. Survived by widow sisters Mary Cunningham Lizzie Benni and Neal Voris brother, remains interred in Fresno cemetery.

Frank Voris Fresno California Indiana Urs Veva Switzer N. Voris Cone Ty Cornelly van Nuys Coal Alc. Voris Dorothea Elizabeth Splitgerber Oolitie South Street Fresno Creamery Company Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church of Bedford Lodge Wrights Pythias Lizzie Benni Mary Cunningham Neal Voris Agion Vevay

Habeas Corpus Action Over Child Desertion Charge

Claude F. Smith seeks liberty in circuit court after being charged with failing to support a child. The petition alleges he complied with a court order while serving in government duties. The case, with Mitchell Chief of Police and others named as defendants, aims for release at the March hearing.

Claagde FL Sraithe Tooseday Ible Ocorpus James Corbin Mitchell Smith Ailotimeendu Thiat

Collision injures two women in buggy struck by Ford truck

Two sisters were hurt when a Pitman Ford truck struck their buggy on North Home. Mrs. Idiseie Huneh suffered painful bruises and Mrs. W J Baston of Terre Haute sustained a minor injury. The buggy received only slight damage and both women were taken to Mrs. Bimneh’s Englewood home after a local physician was summoned.

Idiseie Huneh W. J. Baston Terre Haute Hh. J. Pitman

Woman seeks custody in McWherter divorce suit

Jessie W. McWherter filed in Lawrence circuit court for divorce from Robert G. McWherter alleging marriage on August 6 1912, separation March 17 1916, a five year old child, abandonment, lack of support and false accusations. She asks for custody and child support.

Jessie W. McWherter Lawrence Robert G. McWherter

Wilson accused of promoting socialism amid Republican critique

A college professor denounces President Wilson from Republican editors as supporting socialist doctrines. He claims Wilson fronts international socialism and leads the movement, aided by his influence and rhetoric.

Cov. Goodrich Wilson Wilsop

Income Tax Help Meeting In City Aims To Aid Payers

Citizens and business leaders met Monday night with attorneys bankers and local businessmen to organize assistance for residents facing income taxes this year. Mr Shores has arranged about fifteen incomes in a week and plans to help the entire county with tax calculations. Greenscastle Banner reports a resident at his South street home suffering from tonvilitis, slightly better.

M.om. Shores Greencastle

Experiences Of Delbert Stephenson In German Prison Camp

Delbert Stephenson recalls his time in a German prison camp marked by hard labor and scarce rations. He describes fear and uncertainty but notes moments of humor and resilience amid harsh conditions.

Letter from Delbert Stephenson in Germany talks of prison camp life

Mr and Mrs J Stephenson hear from their son Delbert of the Fusth tS Inf Med corps now in France after German prison at Cassel. He describes his time in Germany heat good meals and butter long for home cooking and hints at plans to sail for the U S in March. He recalls scarce rations and cramped wash basins used for eating and shelter, a lenient guard and escape attempts.

Bagneaux U.S Germany Wei

Regular City Council Meeting Discusses Sidewalks Sewers and Police

City council held a regular session at City Hall on Tuesday evening. Items include sidewalk petition on J street, sewer system plans for northwest city, curbing issue at T4th and RR, and street repairs on V2 street from Linco to Ro. Police leadership changes and pay for guards during smallpox quarantine were approved or referred to committees.

Steve Fidler Hugh Hayes George Smith Homer Utterback Reid Cathers Roy Bailey Linco Avenue Thomas Gipson Bowen Po Marijao Police Board Alien Thomas and Brock Henry Bates Walls & Walls Fred Cennedy

Quick relief from pains with Petrisol advertised

An old advertisement touts Petrisol as genuine relief for headaches lumbago rheumatism backache sore neck shoulders and sore throat. It promotes Petrisol rub at drug stores for 25 and 50 cents and warns against substitute products.

Series Of County Agent Meetings On Cash From Farms

County Agent Kline directs a series of meetings across the county this week to help farmers obtain cash. Lectures compare beef and dairy cattle, focusing on beef cows for cash income and identifying practical methods to improve farm finance and milk production. March dates include Needmore March 7 and Needmore March 8 at the church.

Kline Luiany

Smallpox Case Reported in City Home Near Plant

A smallpox case was reported Wednesday in the home of Gottlieb Ghering near the electric light plant. His daughter, Mrs. Postel Smith, has had the disease since Monday, showing the illness originated at the residence.

City Gottlieb Ghering Postel Smith Mounday

Browning Couple Feted In Gayville New Year Visit

Mr. and Mrs. George Browning of Gayville South Dakota were entertained at a surprise dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Noel Faubien in Fort Atkinson. Guests included many friends and relatives from Hettonville and Greeneartie with reminiscences of former days. Eleanor Louise Black born to Claude and Mrs. Black in Annapolis Saturday. Mrs. Black formerly Lotfi Kinbrell. Rev Ralph Faubion and Mrs. Hamilton visit ends as S Hamilton and two sons depart for St. Paul Minnesota.

Geo. Browning Gayville South Dakota Noch Faubien Leltonville Faubien Lome Greeneartie Bert Browning Esdfold Bou- Pwd Verne Owens Terre Pianta Loo Mre Claude Black Giannnapolis Eleanor Louise Black Lotfi Kinbrell

Ray Medaris Heads Home After Overseas Service

Ray Medaris recently discharged from military service was in the city Friday en route to visit his father William Medaris north of town. Mrs. Fred Standish is seriously ill at her West Nineteenth street residence.

Ray Medaris Visi H William Medaris Fred Standish West Nineteenth Street

Appointed Member of A. J. P. Martin Takes Duties

Tuesday night J P Martin was named as an appointed member of A. P. M. He will assume duties immediately and work nights with The Pea Gratzer Tanailus of Stineville. Several individuals including Mrs Eiverett Stipp of Bloomington assist care for ailing relatives. Jean Co. of Worthington assigns Camp Pastor to a new post in this city and moves his family to Gatison Street.

J.P. Martin Stineville Leine Fitensza Eiverett Stipp Bloomington Simerville Jesse AL Wood Col. Jean Co Worthington Heain Gatis Bt Street

Chosen 158 ay WwW John of Sprague for county attorney post

A local political note from Sprague indicates John Beickman is favored to become county attorney replacing a resigning official. The selection follows the prior attorney Owen Swaile's tenure and the swearing in of a circuit court judge. Mrs Swoitshea may accept the post, with discussion centered on backers and formal promotion procedures.

John of Judes of Ithe Circuit Conri oSeyineni Ear

Freckles Removed by PRE ONOLA Treatment Claim

Ad claims PRE ONOLA removes freckles and skin spots without skin injury with few applications. Warns to use Freckla extra strong version for best results.

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