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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1919
Page
1
The steamer George Washington carrying President Wilson has been slowed by stormy seas and now is not expected to arrive until eight tonight. He will reach Paris on Friday.
A German radiogram reported to London that War Minister Noske demanded the unconditional surrender of all Spartacist soldiers and arms as the Spartacists counter revolution in Germany collapsed.
Paris March 13. Peace delegates studied Germanys new eastern and northern frontiers as the Supreme Inter Allied War Council did not meet today but will convene tomorrow for further talks.
Indianapolis March 13 Governor Goodrich signed legislation creating a colony for the feeble minded in Indiana. The act designates state support and outlines the location and administration of the new facility.
London reports Field Marshal Haig will retire as Commander in Chief of the British army. General Robertson is named his successor in the official announcement from March 13.
Rev. Ralph Hays driving a Ford turned over after failing to clear a rear auto driven by Jesse Winstaindley at 14th and M streets near 6 pm Wednesday. Hays suffered slight bruises and the Ford was wrecked. Winstaindley’s car only had a bent fender and he believed a blowout briefly. Express reports Robertson slated for succession.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union schedules a regular business session Friday at 2 30 in the Library Assembly. Bedford Union is asked to entertain the State Jubilee convention in October 1919 amid postwar prohibition ratification. Mrs Walter Todd rushed to Rivervale by sister Mrs Milton Chess illness.
Augusta Ottilia Bahr died at 1 15 PM Thursday after seven years of declining health and pneumonia. Born March 2 1892 in this city to Mr and Mrs William Bahr she was 27 years 10 days old. A Methodist church member she lived a dutiful life at home and is survived by her parents Timer Baugh and Grace Bahr and three brothers Otto Harold and Willard. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Farmers weigh selling livestock as feed costs rise and grain futures shift. Officials see potential long term gains from fertilized pastures and higher carrying capacity, forecasting steadier meat and breeding stock demand after wartime disruptions.
Six calls for the bloodhounds trained by Robert Owens have been refused since his death. Harry Martin of the local fire department and Walter Crawford bought the dogs. The dogs will be cared for by Crawford with calls for service directed to the Fire Department or the police station.
Mr. and Mrs. James Owens returning from their bridal trip were surprised by a merry party of neighbors and friends. The gathering at their South G street home was a miscellaneous shower with sandwiches, pickles, ice cream, cake and coffee.
Mr and Mrs Sherman Jones received word that their son John Jones married Ruth Carter in Albuquerque New Mexico today Ruth Carter was from Stephenville Texas The bride is described as a charming young woman and the groom has many friends in the city offering congratulations and best wishes for a happy marriage.
Citizens flood mayor and police with complaints about chickens roaming freely despite a city ordinance. An affidavit can trigger fines, with a second warning issued and the next offense likely to bring penalties during spring garden operations.
Jefferson D Sanders files for divorce from Iva Sanders in Lawrence Circuit Court. He alleges cruel treatment after their July 27 1918 marriage, noting he was not a widower with four children and she a widow with three, and that she deserted during his serious illness.
The William Vaught family on Worth Street bury their six year old son who died of spinal meningitis induced by influenza. Their seven month old baby remains critically ill with the same disease while another son is seriously ill. The parents and grandmother show slight improvement as the family needs medical help and support.
The Eleventh Annual Purdue Egg Show will take place during the Boys and Girls Roundup on April 22 to 24. Participants must bring a dozen eggs and the state is divided into sections with at least five prizes per section, including sweepstakes cups and grand sweepstakes for all sections. Fanciers, commercial men, and farmers are invited to submit eggs in their classes. inquiries to W. B. Werner, Supt. Egg Show, 124 Wood St, West Lafayette, Ind, or James Kline, Co Agri Agent.
W. D. Williams, taxi line proprietor from Indianapolis and former Bedford resident, and his son Azel D. Williams, facedFederal court charges of illegal transportation of liquor. They pleaded not guilty before Justice Anderson. a motion to quash the indictment and a demurrer were overruled, cases continued for trial.
The Rev S A Lappin former Bethany College teacher in W Va will start his ministry at the First Christian Church here next Sunday. He is described as one of the Brotherhoods best ministers and residents are invited to give him a warm welcome.
Funeral services for Winford Patton were held Thursday from his Hopkins residence, with Rev. Warren A. Sanders officiating in Oolitic. Patton died Tuesday night of influenza at his home. he was about 40 and survived by three children and his wife, who died last October. A large local attendance noted the service as family and friends gathered.
The Monon passenger station in New Albany will reopen April 1 after closure by the United States Railroad Administration. The reopening is led by James R. Crawford of New Albany, national chairman of the railroad committee of the Travelers' Association, and follows the establishment of a joint ticket agency with the B and O S W.
The Wallace Hag enbach Circus, wintering at West Baden since last fall, will soon assemble performers for the new season. After about ten days of practice, the troupe will start the season with an opening exhibition in West Baden, likely in April.
Mr and Mrs William Worley suffered near fatal gas inhalation from a hard coal base burner on West 2nd street Monday night. Mr Worley woke to the odor and fainted while reaching the door. Mrs Worley called for help as Bryl Worley brought aid. They were ill but recovering today with Dr Frank Tourner assisting.
Mrs Andy Pope of Jasonville, a former county resident, arrived at Dunn hospital for an operation on her breast cancer this afternoon. She is a daughter of Cyrus and Mrs Root of Avoca. A protracted meeting at New Hope Baptist Church opens tonight with Rev Radcliff, Potts and McDermid leading.
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