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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1919
Page
5
Survivors of the Lusitania disaster and members of the Royal Welsh Concert Company are reported to be arriving here. The piece notes their ordeal and the group’s continued performances amid the aftermath.
A grease fire at a small barn used as a cool mill wood shed caused extensive damage and a railroad switch-engine obstruction delayed response. The blaze occurred Saturday at 19 20, with smoke filling the area and a calf sent to the Fire Department. Loss estimated at thousands due to the motor truck delay. Read 14 Otis owned property of Jun Weber, several articles burned.
James C. Gorham at Base Tospi te No. 96 Chaurnot France writes that he feels he has crossed much of the front since departure, rumors of moving into Germany spark interest, but he longs to see the Goddess of Liberty. He complains of no mail from home.
Mary Eien Williams a thirteen year old girl adopted by Capt and Mrs Thomas J D Edwards of the Salvation Army was in juvenile court Saturday charged with being incorrigible The Edwards had renamed her and Mr and Mrs Fid wards expect to be relieved of custody The matter was taken under advisement by Juvenile Judge Boruff
The Mitchell Tribune notes the Mitchell Methodist church has an unusually high proportion of tithing members with nearly all men pledging to give one tenth of their income to the church. The drive is part of a five year centenary movement. Mrs Ed Stipp of Orleans visited the city Tuesday.
Miss Louise Backer sues a city physician after claiming her appendix was erroneously removed in a hospital bed mixup. In Houser court Judge doubts the mistake caused the removal, while Backer seeks damages for the alleged loss of the appendix described as essential.
George Hettel aged 22 known in this city and nephew of Cras ford Johnson died in Bloomington Friday night at 11 30 oclock of tuberculosis. He is survived by his wife and two children. Funeral will be Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock. Burial will be there. MARRIAGE LICENSE Earl Partlett of Heltonville to Evelyn Sowder of Heltonville. Fiza Flinn of Oolitic to Esta Cavey of Lawrence county.
Raymond Mitchell, recently returned from overseas, was sent to Camp Grani fi and then to West Baden hospital where several particles found in his shattered Dynosidiebils Chateau I may require another operation. Private Claude Box of Co TD 355th Infantry, wounded November 5, landed at New York and is at Debarkation Hospital No. 5 in Grand Central Palace, likely to be sent home. He describes ten days at sea with rough conditions but remains in good condition and hopes for a quick return.
Claude Box among travelers relating to the LOOT LEG case arrives in the United States. The wounded youth is reported to have reached U.S. soil, marking a notable development in the incident.
An Army unit. bound for homeward voyage, marks time near St Nazaire after leaving Combexcoville. Mrs Paul Hurt notes the first stage complete as Lieut Fort refrains from detailing the rest of the unit. Relatives in Indianapolis connected to hospital service learn travel plans for Baker and Ruth kerd.
Bishop Joseph M. Francis, J. Dio, a France veteran with Base F Hospital No. 32, received a cordial Bedford welcome Sunday at St John’s Church. A large crowd attended sermons and music by the St John’s and Presbyterian choirs and a solo by Private Nesbit. An afternoon men’s meeting drew a full standing room crowd.
Township assessors and deputies met with County Assessor Hanners in the circuit court room. Supplies were distributed and preparations made to begin the annual assessment.
The text intimates the federal government will refuse to pay the personal assessment on railroad property. The Southeastern Shops are personal property and the total assessment runs about $35,000. In the county, Mr and Mrs A Q R Tresslar returned Tuesday night from Florida where they spent the winter. the weather there is reported fine and pleasant.
Lawsuit in Lawrence circuit court alleges false representations in a land for Indianapolis deal with John Fremdon and Nettie A. Herndon. Deeds may be set aside and contracts rescinded. mortgage details and foreclosures noted. Chief Fred Bowen requests thirty days leave to pursue a new police post, while Owen Has been named acting police chief. Medora mystery ends with sleuths linking a dog’s strange behavior to a series of suspicious events and a hidden cache of goods.
A terse report notes a court or sentence involving Edward Bowman and Hammond. the phrase suggests a fourteen year term or sentence related to their case, with mention of work goods.
Local report describes Edward Bowman of Bedford Indiana found guilty of attempted larceny after a staged theft. He was sentenced to prison for 10 to 14 years and remains in custody on bond awaiting appeal and Supreme Court review. A pocketbook was recovered by an old cow, its contents damaged by chewing. Authorities allege counterfeit money involved in the transaction.
A local report states George Baker, eleven, was knocked from his bicycle by a passing automobile. He suffered only slight bruises and was treated at the scene.
The Children's Board reports success in placing four waifs from the Ferris family into homes after influenza claimed both parents. Five siblings were ill. four found homes while one infant died. Also noted: enlistment records sought for county boys in Navy and Student Army Training Corps. Ruth Harbinson returns to Lincoln School duties after illness. 11-year-old victim George Baker injured in a near-m fatal auto accident with Navy hospital men nearby.
War Department orders Camp and department commanders to discharge enlisted men for family relief or urgent industrial needs. Farm help specialist W F Brumfield notes the need to release farm boys for spring and summer work, though discretion lies with Camp Commanders. James Kline, Co Agr Agent, Lawrence Co.
Influenza is described as epidemic in Springville with several families affected by the illness. At a Gore Gross sale in Harrodsburg, a two year old white face heifer sold for 500 dollars. A Robert Rice sale at 1600 dollars above expectations. Dras Sianaard of Snaringville visited Bloomington on business.
Mrs Lizzie Black 29 dies at home after influenza soon after giving birth to a baby. Husband and two children survive. Funeral held Saturday afternoon with burial at Patton Hill.
Purdue University dairy extension associate C F George announces ten illustrated talks on dairying in Lawrence County next week. Speakers Mills and Harcourt, prominent dairy experts, will cover farm and dairy farmer needs. Readdates include Heltonville Veessaa Williams Springville Bryantsville Tunnelton Lawrenceport Mitchell Needmore Erie church March 4 to 8.
Mrs J E Henderson of Monroe Louisiana travels to Terre Haute because her grandson James Lewis Rout is ill. She visits her father C A Knight on South I street and plans to return to Terre Haute later in the week to stay with her daughter Mrs E G Rout for a couple of weeks before going home.
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