Elk Lodge plans new addition to existing home
The Elk lodge in town is preparing a fifty five by ninety foot extension to its current building. A building committee of Carl Furst J E B Hughes and W S Whyte will appoint an architect. Estimated cost ranges from twenty six to twenty five thousand dollars and stone is favored. The addition would include lodge rooms a cafe a ballroom and a bowling alley connecting to the present structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Carl Furst
J. E B. d Hughes
W. S. Whyte
K Street
Re elected E McCormick Is Chosen Exalted Ruler Of Local Elks
At the Elks lodge annual election E McCormick was re elected as Exalted Ruler with unanimous support. Other officers chosen include James Culhan Esteemed Leading Knight Edward Henger Tyler Arthur Mitchell Esteemed Lecturing Knight L Ke Donaldson Esteemed Loyal Knight Harry Quackenbush Secretary Charles H Allen Treasurer and G E Lary as Trustee for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Lodge
Mr. McCormick
James Culhan
Edward Henger
Tyler
Arthur Mitchell
L. KE. Donaldson
Harry Quackenbush
Charles H. Allen
G. E. Lary
Addison Doane Suffering Serious Appendicitis
Addison Doane of 411 J street was admitted to City Hospital Thursday afternoon with a serious attack of appendicitis. He underwent an operation at 4 o clock and his condition was reported as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Doane
J Street
City Hospital
Smith and Alexander Wed in Monroe County Clerk Office
Noah Virgil Smith of Monroe County and Miss Ida May Alexander of East Oolitic were married Thursday forenoon in the Monroe County Clerk Office. Mayor Fields officiated the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Virgil Smith
Monroe County
Ida May Alexander
East Oolitic
Stalker
Mayor Fields
Secretary of Labor Appointee’s Family Operates Local Mine
The newly appointed Secretary of Labor is reported to own a controlling interest in a coal mine near Indian Springs in Martin County. His brother and youngest son have long operated the mine, located just west of the town.
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Son
Indian Springs
Martin Coun
Greensburg to use jail labor on public roads
Greensburg Indiana authorities join with the county to deploy prisoners for road work. They report 1912 statistics of 745 vagrants cared for, far more than nearby Shelbyville, Columbus, and Rushville, with county costs reaching 371 dollars plus. The Big Four Railway lines bring homeless persons to the area during winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Ind
Shelbyville
Columbus
Rushville
Big Four Railway
James W Burton Announces Candidacy for Fourth Ward Council
James W Burton is named as a candidate for Council man from Bedford’s Fourth Ward, pending the Republican Primary. A Bedford employee at the stone mills and quarries for 18 years, he is described as a first class Republican with strong business capacity and energetic leadership. He is urged to perform well at the Primary and, if nominated, win the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Burton
Burton
Bedford
Ilinois
Trouble in Democratic Camp Over Vote in First Ward
The Democratic split over the First Ward councilman race deepens after a primary where George L. Tovey leads W. M. Miller by one vote. Miller contests the tally and a recount assigns 80 votes to each, with Miller alleging a remaining error and refusing to call for another election by coin toss.
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First Ward
M. Miller
Miller
Motor Bus Company Opens New City Route Friday
The Motor Bus Company puts two buses in service with a revised route starting at 5 30 am and 5 45 am, running on a shared loop with 15 minute gaps. Fares are five cents. North and northwest areas gain better northbound service while south and southwest gain Westbound service. Stop points include Sears Grocery Washington Miller's Parhams Weavers Carter's Star Drug Endris.
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the Motor Bus Company
16Th Street
18Th
Sears Grocery
Lincoln
5Th
Northwest
Mwas
Chidge Didus
Sears’ Grocery
Washington
Miller's
O Street
Parhams
L. Weavers
L. Carter’s
Star Drug
Southeastern
Endris Grocery
Special Delivery Stamp Rule Announces Faster Parcel Service
A new order from the post office department allows parcels post to use special delivery by affixing the proper stamps. In addition to the regular postage, a ten cent charge applies for special delivery. Each package must bear a special delivery stamp and be plainly marked Special delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Parcels Post
Bedford P D Grounds Beautified With New Plantings
A contract for ornamental shrubbery and hardy plantings has been awarded for the Post Office lawns. Cunningham Nursery Co. of Seymour, Ind. will oversee the project to enhance public grounds and inspire further improvements. Also noted is the birth of a daughter, Margaret Maude, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Owens of West 20th Street, born Thursday night.
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Cunningham Nursery, Co
Seymour
Ind
Thursday Nigat
andMrs
Edward. . Owens
West 20Th Street
Margaret Maude
Little Girl Fatally Burned in Oolitic Incident
Anna Morrow nine years old died after Friday afternoon burn incident at her Oolitic home while playing with dolls. She was left with another child, clothing ignited near a store area, neighbor Charles Mars helped tear away burning material. Earlier incident of Roy Black burns noted nearby.
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Anna
Thomas Morrow
Oolitic
Charles Mars
Roy Black
George Black
John Zoehner Declared Unsound Mind by Court
John Zoehner aged 39, resident of Politic, was Friday declared to be of unsound mind by a medical board comprising Drs. Perkins, Short and Ray in Judge Hick's court. An application will be made for admission to the Madison Hospital for the Insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zoehner
Perkins
Short and
Ray
John W. Hick
Madison Hospital For
Cramer Joins Columbus Team Ahead of Training in Kentucky
Billy Cramer of Frankfort Kentucky has been purchased by the Columbus Ohio team of the American Association. He joined the club Thursday in Louisville en route to Hopkinsville Kentucky for six weeks of training. Local spectators and Rudy Hulswitz greeted the arrival as reporters noted Cramer’s prior season with the Frankfort Blue Grass League club and expectations he becomes a regular mound artist for the Senators. His home is Bedford Indiana. Elmer Smith visited Orleans.
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Billy Cramer
Frankfort
Columbus, Ohio
American Association
Louisville
Hopkinsville
Louisville Courier-Journal
Sayr
Cramer
Senators
Rudy Hulswitz
Columbus
Jack Hayden
Bedford, Ind
Police arrest for alleged bribery in Bloomington drug raid
Bloomington March 6 two policemen say they overheard a bribery plot involving Ellis Shaw Harry Wood and Thomas Harden in a raid on Lee Stuart proprietor of a drug store. The officers say receipts were demanded and $30 paid to witnesses Charles Sylvester and T L Hyde. The three men were jailed then released on $500 bonds. Witnesses helped arrange the setup. Stuart case includes Burton Casidy and W H Rudder visiting Bloomington to investigate.
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Bloomington
Ind
Joseph Rattliff
Hugh Hinkle
Ellis Shaw
Harry Wood
Thomas Harden
Lee Stuart
Charles Sylvester
T. L. Hyde
Stuart
J. E. Hensley
Shaw
Wood
Harden
Stuart Drug Store
Burton Casidy
Terre Haute
W. H. Rudder
Elza Knight Returns to Foundry Work after Injury
Elza Knight, incapacitated eight weeks due to a broken ankle, resumed work at the foundry the first part of the week. Miss Elizabeth Terbeck, after ten days with her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Terbeck of East 18th Street, returned to Shoals Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Knight
Elizabeth. Terbeck
Ben Terbeck
18Th Street
Shoals
Direct Election of Senators Becomes Federal Aim
Indiana reports Gov. Ralston signs Carleton joint resolution to amend the U S Constitution for direct election of United States Senators. House action follows on related bills including trust company deposits, freight handling, and smoking age. Senate and House pass measures on will contest evidence, minor employment, and jailhouse reforms amid committee actions and salary debates.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ralston
Carleton
Senate
United States
House
Hauck
Hauck Senate
Sullivan Senate
Marion County
Clarke
Genter Township
Lake County
Labor Committee
Gavit
Whiting
Hammond
Curtis
Indiana Girls’ School
Clermont
Ballou
Davis
Mitchell
Supreme
Appellate Court
Civic House Cleaning theme at Local Council of Women meeting
The Local Council of Women met in the Annex of the Methodist church with the Round Table leading the session on civic pride and small deeds. Speakers included Mrs. J G Hogan on taking big steps through small actions and Mr. Stanley Christler on the Boy Scout movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Women
Methodist Church
Round Table
J .G. Hogan
Stanley Chrisler
Boy Scout Movement
Chrisler
Lottie Butler
Voris family returns with recovering daughter after Mayo clinic
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Voris bring their daughter Elizabeth home from Rochester Minnesota after Drs Mayo operated for adenoids and tonsils. Elizabeth reportedly handled the trip well and is expected to recover quickly. Miss Mabel Benzel hosted a dinner Thursday for guest Edna Kastings of Seymour at the Benzel home on East 18th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Voris
Elizabeth
Rochester
Minnesota
Mabel
Benzel
Edna Kastings
Seymour
Wm. Benzel
East 18Th Street
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E. McCormick
Alted
Serio U
Doane
North J Street
Aarp IA
W. B. Wilson
Cently
Secretary of Labor
Nomi
Motor Bus
Pany
Bedford P. D
Lly Cramer
Elmer Smith
Orleans
Ault
Stor
Abe
Leyendecker
van Augen
Harmon
Fleming
Traylor
the Local Council of Women
Court House Park
C. B. McCormick
Progressive County Committee
Priscilla Club
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