Lieut John McCormick Reports Gibraltar Voyage
Lieut John McCormick writes from Gibraltar about a calm voyage from New York aboard a food relief ship. He describes sighting the Rock of Gibraltar the moonlit harbor and the busy anchorage with ships and lights. He notes plans to sail to Trieste Austria then to assist relief efforts and expects arrival back in New York mid spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yue
Jetter
John McCormick
Gibralter
New York
Rive
Africa
Spain
Sidie
Nien Ty
Triest
Austria
Haly
Peer
John
E. McCormick
Funeral Services for Mersey Riggs Held in Spice Valley Church
Mersey Riggs died in Kansas City and his body was returned to near Mitchell for a Sunday afternoon service at 2 o clock at Spice Valley Baptist Church three miles west of Mitchell. Rev. Warren A Sanders led the burial in the local cemetery. Survived by parents three brothers a sister and widow Margaret Neal formerly Miss near Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mersey Riggs
Kansas City
Mitchel
Spice Valley Baptist Church
Mitchell
Warren A. Sanders
Brethers
Margaret Neal
Red Cross
Bedford hosts Mazda Cooking Oil campaign visit
Mrs W El Hawkins underwent an operation for appendicitis and gall stones at Bunn hospital. Dr John St Pearson and Dr Mitchell operated. Mrs Lewis of Indianapolis plans a house to house canvass in Bedford to promote Mazda Cooking Oil with two or three helpers sought from local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EL Hawkins
Bunn
John St Pearson
Mitchell
Bedford Couples Granted Marriage Licenses
Two marriage licenses issued in Bedford. James T. Owens to Florence E F Moon, both of Bedford. Vivian Johnson to Laura Fi Newland of Lawrence County. Mr and Mrs Robert Sleight relocate from Strout property on North L Street to Cuthberland Flats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Owens
Bedford
Florence EF. Moon
Vivian Johnson
Laura Fi
Newland
Lawrence County
Robert Sleight
Strout
North L Street
Cuthberland Flats
Boy Injured While Handling Charged Object Found Nearby
Ernest Todd seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Todd North J street was tapping a found explosive device with a hammer when it exploded. A fragment severed part of his second finger and caused severe cuts to his forefinger and thumb. The hammer struck his head causing a deep gash and facial burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
Walter Todd
North J Street
Hog Sale at Carter Ingram Draws Large Crowd in Orleans
The Carter & Ingram hog sale last Saturday drew a record crowd under a tent with buyers from across the county. Fifty four head sold at an average of 112 dollars and 56 cents each. Auctioneer Tiiehart of Columbus, Indiana, showcased a smooth sale. An accidental seat collapse injured no one, leaving spectators piled on the ground but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter & Ingram
Tiiehart
Columbus
Lnd
Orleans Progress-Examiner
Terre Haute visitors visit Pace family west of city
Mrs E Mitchell and baby and Mr and Mrs Raymond Pace and baby from Terre Haute arrived this morning to visit Mr and Mrs William Pace on the 16th street pike, parents of Mrs Mitchell and Mr Pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Mitchell
Raymond Pace
Baby
Terre Haute
Wiliam Pace
16Th Street Pike
Mrs. Mitchell
Mr. Pace
Death of Mrs Valentine Summers in Hot Springs
Mrs Valentine Summers aged 41 died in Hot Springs Arkansas on Friday morning March 7 from tubercular meningitis. She formerly was Elizabeth Rush and lived in this city until about ten years ago. Survived by husband and one child four brothers and six sisters. Body reached the city Tuesday morning and burial followed at Green Hill after a Baptist church service. Isaac Rush of Indianapolis, Mrs Bernard Summer and Charities Rush of Loogoatee attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Summers
Hot Springs
Ark
Elizabeth Rush
Louisville
Green Hill
Isaac Rush
Indianapolis
Bernard Summer and Charities Rush
Loogoatee
Happy Home Wedding Unites Popular Young Couple
A wedding ceremony Saturday afternoon united a popular young couple at home. Friends and family gathered for the ceremony and reception celebrating the new marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riage
City Couple Wed in Quiet Country Ceremony
The Newland residence hosted the wedding of Mack Newland’s daughter to Vivian Johnson Sunday at three. Rev A J Each officiated. Miss Esther Newworld and Miss Ps Hire Withman assisted. attendants wore blue with pink roses. The couple plans a home at Smith street and North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Newland
Vivian Johnson
Esther: Newwiirod
Ps Hire Withman
Dean Newin
A. J
Mrs Sherrill Dies of Flu in New Albany
Mrs Claude Sherrill succumbed to influenza Saturday at her home in New Albany after less than a week’s illness. She is survived by two husbands two step children and a daughter. Funeral and interment to be at the family home Tuesday.
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Claude Sherrill
New Albany
Twe
Tidmiund Fields
South I Street
Influenza Fatal Helps David Fisher Dies at Home
David Fisher aged 45 died at his home on Twenty Fifth Street on Tuesday afternoon from influenza and asthma. He left a widow and several children. Funeral services were held at the home and burial followed at Green Hill.
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Fisher
Twen
David Fisher
Fastwenty-fifth Street
Catchment When Force Became Frightened At Motorcycle and Harness Role
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Buggy Turned Over After Reins Break
A buggy driven by Rev. J Shikern turned over when a rein broke near 16th and EB streets. George Kern and Rev Kern were thrown out but avoided serious injuries. Rev Kern sustained minor bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Shikern
George Kern
Kern
Rev. Kern
Supe Corner Birthday Gathering at West Tith Street
A large group of relatives celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Smate's birthdays on West Tith Street. March 5th and 6th marked the couple's dates with a noon dinner and social games. Attendees included Ira Correll John Wright Delmar Simale and families, Hobart Smaje and son John, William Bridges, Mary Joss Helen Correll, Fred Smale and Winton Correll and Ross Correll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart. Smate
West Tith Street
Mr. Smate
Mrs. Smate
Ira Correll
John Wright
Delmar Simale
Gertrude
Mary “Marjorie
Hobart Smaje
John
Wi. Bridges
Mary Smale
Joss
Helen Correll
Fred Smale
Winton Correll
Ross Correll
Mrs. Smale
Mitchell Boy on Casualty List Named Vinson Bixter
The official report today releases Vinson Heber Bixter, a Mitchell youth, as severely wounded. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bixter, ticket agent for the B&O at Mitchell, and grandson of Rev and Mrs. John Williams of this city.
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Mitchell Boy
And
Frank Bixter
That City
Father
John Wiliams
Bixler
Rev. Williams
Bloomington Bounces to State Tournament Victory
Bloomington High School defeats Smithville 36 to 10 in a Saturday game to secure a state tournament spot. The Bloomington quintet then beat Scottsburg 21 to 9 to clinch advancement, led by Marxson Rogers and Robinson with key baskets and strong defense.
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Clark Beiriger
Bloomington
Purdue
Smithville
Smithville Boys
Chambers
Theeam
Bloomington Quinter
Bloomingtom
Short
Marxson
Rogers
May
Wells
McBean
Smithville Koitz
Ae Stuart
Robinson
Crane
Scottsburg
Morris
Feeler
Tloomington
Pretty wedding joins Moon and Owens at West Seventeenth
In a Sunday ceremony at the Moon home on West Seventeenth Street Miss Florence Moon wed Mr. James Owens. Rev. R. H. Toole officiated with a double ring rite as jonquils and narcissus filled the room. The couple, relatives only, plan a Scottsburg honeymoon and home at 102 South G Street after March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs.j
Moon
West Seventeenth Street
Florence Moon
James Owens
R. H. Toole
Owens
S. E. Rwy. Co
South G Street
J.B. Murray
Moline
George
Browning
Gaxvville
South Dakota
Domestic science teacher promotes Mazda oil in Bedford
Miss Louise Woodard of Chicago arrives for a Bedford week of free demonstrations at Rainbolt's Grocery on Mazda oil. The program highlights economy and satisfaction in using the corn product, with Rainbolt's offering reduced prices and an accompanying cook book with each oil purchase.
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Louise Woodard
Chicago
Bedford
Rainbolt's
Mazda
Rainbolt’s
Litic
The Mikado Play Promised Here Thursday Evening
A benefit presentation of The Mikado will be staged Thursday evening March 13 directed by Mrs. Ray Boruff. The comic plot follows Nanki Poo and Yum Yum amid delays, beheadings, and a twist of royal pardon as Ko Ko and the Mikado drive a wedding plan to a happy conclusion. The performance supports War Mothers activities.
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Yum Yum
Katisha
Ko- Ko
Titipu
Nanki-Poo
Yum-Yum
Ko-Ko
Yum- Yum
Cassely
Nanki-Foo
Mikado
Nanki- Poo
Samuel Glover Former Bedford Man Dies in Oklahoma City
Samuel Weir Glover born Orleans September 17 1849 lived in Bedford until 15 years ago. Saddler and harness maker by trade. He died of liver cancer at his Oklahoma City home after a 1873 marriage to Sophia Steinhagen. Survived by sons Bernie and Alexander sister Mrs J Virgil Short and brothers James W Bedford and Alpheus Sedgewick Kan. Burial was in Oklahoma City.
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Samuel Weir Glover
Alexander C
Rachel E. Glover
Oklahoma City
Okla
Orleans
Bedford
Sophia Steinhagen
Bernie
Alexander
J. Virgil Short
James W
Alpheus
Sedgewick
Kan
Doctor Williams Promoted to Major Overseas
Raymond H. Williams, a dental surgeon in the U.S. service, was promoted from Captain to Major on February 23 while stationed in St. Mazaire France. He enlisted at Camp Shelby Mississippi and departed for overseas June 27 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond H. Williams
U.S
Camp Shelby
Miss
France
St. Mazaire
Farm poultry profits noted in Lawrence County letter
W. E. Cross, County Agent, writes to James Kline describing farm poultry success in Lawrence County. He cites a woman who cleared 982.00 dollars and requests details on other profitable examples and the conditions that produced such results. The letter is dated March 7, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Cross
James Kline
Mr. Kline
R. A. Ogg
Farmers’ Institute
Lawrence County
Thorne Opens Meat Market and Grocery in Mitchell
Will Thorne and his wife open a meat market and grocery store in Mitchell. They will reside on South 8th Street. The Thorne family has many friends in the city who wish them luck in the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Thorne
Mitchell
South 8Th Street
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Kansas
Ine Owen
J. W. Lewis
Lewis
Miss Woodard
Chicago University
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Vetail
Ittiec
Dynan TE
Baptist Church
Mar
Learely
B. Els
Mr. Johnson
T. Johnson
U. S. Services
Smith Iat
ty-Fifth Street
Birial
Green
Ril
Forse
SUPE
Vinson Heber Bixter
Rtobinson
Keteham
G. Sanders
Te Wells
Stuart
Dave
R. Morris
F. Blume
F. Feeler
C. Hough
G. Napper
G. Substiitutes
Sam Glover
Oklahoma
DR. Williams
Tam
LaGrange County
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