Ed Turpin Arrested for Passing Fraudulent Checks
Jed Turpin, about 20, was taken into custody by Chief Martin and Officer Duncan on a charge of passing bad checks. A check for 15.90 bearing Charley Gainey and Charley Gainey’s endorsement appeared at Benzel’s grocery, was marked “For farm labor,” and bounced due to a fake address. Similar attempts were reported at Jones and Garrison groceries. Turpin faced prior trouble over alleged abandonment of wife and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed Turpin
Martin
William Duncan
Turpin
Benzel
Mike King
Charley Gainey
Stone City Bank
Jones
Garrison Grocery
Bedford National Bank
Henderson
Boatmen Rescue Driver From Flooded Rail Bridge
A boat team rescued a driver trapped when a train stalled in rising flood waters between Cortland and Seymour on the Southeastern railway bridge. The engine and car were submerged, the boat capsized, but all three men were eventually returned to land as waters continued to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortland
Seymour
Southeastern Railway
Bridges
Fue Ferd
Gotte
Birthday Dinner Honors Wilbur Fields At Kurtz
Mrs. Kirsher and son Glen attended a birthday dinner at Kurtz honoring Wilbur Fields. Twenty eight guests including children grandchildren and neighbors gathered. Tibias Fields, a grandson recently returned from overseas, joined the celebration.
Notice to heirs on final report in Sidwell estate
In Lawrence County Indiana March Term 1919 the Circuit Court will examine the final account of William G. Sidwell administrator of Henry Sidwell deceased. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear March 31 1919 to show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved and to prove heirship. Hiram McCormick attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Lawrence County
Indiana
Henry Sidwell
William G. Sidwell
Hiram McCormick
Hero Of Chateau Thierry Suffering Second Amputation
Private Fayette Clark, a Chateau Thierry veteran with the American Engineering Corps, visits Bedford friends while on leave from Walter Reed Hospital in Washington D C after a second operation that amputated six more inches of his left leg. He plans to spend time with his mother in Indianapolis and friend Paul Harbaugh before returning to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette Clark
Chateau Thierry
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
Indianapolis
Paul Harbaugh
Washington
Death of Mrs. Fred Brooks After Short Illness
Mrs. Fred Brooks died Monday afternoon from uremic poisoning, twelve hours after onset. Funeral was held Thursday. She was born Hattie Massey in Lawrence County in June 1878, lived most of her life in the city, married Fred Brooks in 1914, and was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church. Her parents, who had just arrived from Indianapolis, mourn her loss as their only child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brooks
Indianapolis
Hattie Massey
Lawrence County
John W. Massey
IL Street
First Baptist Church
Two youths fined after public square scuffle
On Monday night at about 10 30 two youths, 17 year old Raymond Emery and 19 year old Alfred Benzel, were arrested by Night Chief Thomas Gipson for a lively scrap in front of the Milwaukee Restaurant. They pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Mayor Allen and were assessed fines of $1 with costs totaling $11 each, which were stayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gipson
Raymond Emery
Alfred Benzel
Milwaukee
Hand Injuries At Allen Wholesale Spotlighted
Charles Acton, an Allen wholesale grocery employee, suffered severe crushing injuries to two middle fingers of his right hand while loading barrels into a truck Monday morning. The accident occurred as his fingers were caught between a barrel and the truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Acton
Allen Wholesale Grocery
Mr. Acton
Mrs Mathers Taken Ill After Influenza Visit
Mrs Mathers formerly of Bloomington was taken seriously ill with complications after influenza and moved to the home of her daughter Mrs Oscar McHenry on South F street from her son’s Crawfordsville home. She is a sister of L Keach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ts. €. Mathers
Bloomington
Florence Mathers
Washington, D. C
John Mathers
Crawfordsville
Oscar McHenry
South F Street
Mathers
8. L. Keach
Bedford Mail Drops When Subscriptions Expire
The Bedford Mail ceases publication when a subscription lapses via mail delivery rules. No names appear on mailing lists unless prepaid. The policy applies to both Daily and Weekly editions under U S postal regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Delightful Dancing Party At Elks Home
A Tuesday evening event at the Elks Home featured a joyful dancing party with a colored Jug band from New Albany providing music and instruments. Guests included several attendees from General Hospital No 35 who traveled to attend the social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Colored Jug Band
New Albany
General Hospital No. 35
Mrs. Harvey Perkins Dies at Home in Mitchell
Mrs. Harvey Perkins died of influenza at her Mitchell residence. Survived by husband and three children, youngest six weeks old. She was born Miss Hubner of Orleans. Remains were taken to Orleans for interment in the family burial plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Perkins
Mitchell
Hubner
Orleans
Divorce Complaint Filed By Amy P Flick Against Elvis Flick
Amy P Flick files for divorce from Elvis Flick after a marriage on March 25 1902 and separation on April 25 1917 alleging cruel and inhuman treatment including whipping on a 40 acre Orange County farm and forced labor She seeks divorce support and attorney fees with branch dry goods ad text at end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles & Doman
Elvis Flick
Orange County
Bedford Lady Massa Ikerd Rites Held in Los Angeles
Former Bedford resident Mrs Massa Ikerd died March 9 in Los Angeles at her daughter I N Glover’s home. Nearly 77, she had long lived in the county and at 17th and H streets in town. Son U S Ikerd of Bloomington confirms the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Long
Massa Ikerd
I. N. Glover
Los Angeles
Petition for Gravel Road Improvement in Lawrence County
A group of over fifty freeholders in Pleasant Run Township Indiana file a petition with the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners seeking to grade drain and gravel a two and three quarters mile section of the Heltonville and Clear Spring road from the Zelma School House to the county line. They request a 18 foot graded road with a twelve foot macadamized portion and twelve inch center six inch sides, funded by ten year bonds under the 1905 highway act. Hearing set for April 8 1919 before the county board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Pleasant Run
Nwwve
Run
Heltonville and
Clear Spring
Zelma
Lawrence
Jackson
Heltonville
J. W. Fountain
William H. Speer
Board of Commissioners of
WM. M. Denniston
Administrator's Sale of Real Estate in Lawrence County Indiana
Lawrence County Indiana will host a public auction conducted by the Administrator of Samuel W. Parker Deceased by order of the Lawrence Circuit Court. Two tracts in section 11 township 6 north range 2 west near Springville are offered March 31 1919 with cash terms and taxes for 1919 due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Parker
Lawrence Clien't Court
State of
Indiana
Springville
Lawrence County
Bloomington
Guthrie Road
Edgar W. Finch
Lawrence Circuit Court
Bedford
Thomas A. Parker
Returns From the Canal Zone Bring Joy to Davis Family
Mrs Charity Davis of Oolitic and her daughter celebrate the surprise homecoming of Frank F. Davis from the Sixth company C A C Ft De Lesseps Canal Zone. He enlisted with his mother’s consent April 29 1917 and served guarding the Canal in Panama before returning home a changed man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charity Davis
Frank F. Davis
Ft. de Lesseps Canal Zone
Indianapolis
Harley
Panama
Canal
Avoca Woman Recovering After Breast Cancer Surgery
Mrs. Andy Pope of Avoca underwent breast cancer surgery at Dunn hospital last Thursday. She remains in good condition and can be propped up briefly. Her pastor Rev. H B Sanders visited and reports a rapid recovery is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn Hospital
Notice to bidders on Harrodsburg and Springville Road work
Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 1 pm April 8 1919 for gravel or macadamized road construction in Perry Township. Reference to Engineer and Viewers Report provides details. Bond equal to twice bid amount required with each bid. Bids sent to Auditor Wm M Denniston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Indiana
Perry Township
Harrodsburg and
Springville Road
Board of Commissioners
William McKnight
Rawlins Mill
Wm. M. Denniston
Bedford Cornetist Howard Allen Receives Band Offers
Bedford young cornetist Howard Allen has an 18 week engagement with Kryl's Band for the coming season. The band plans to rehearse in Florida in April and may tour Indiana and Bedford. He is also offered a place on the DePauw University faculty as Band Instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Alen
Bedford
Kryl
Florida
Indiana
Allen
DePauw University
Notice to Non-Resident in Indiana Surrogate Proceedings
Lawrence Circuit Court notices Cora Smith as absentee defendant in a 1919 case by William Smith. The complaint seeks administration of Cora Smith's absent estate and an appointed administrator, with hearing set for May 1, 1919 in Bedford Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Smith
Bedford
Lawrence
Indiana
Trdiana
John R. Andrews
Albert J. Fields
Notice to Contractors for Gravel Roads in Lawrence County Indiana
Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 1 pm Tuesday April 8 1919 for gravel or macadamized roads William Mc Knight and Rawlins Mill Roads. Bids must follow the Engineer and Viewers Report and include a copper with bid. Auditor Wim M Denniston. M8-15-220.
Administration notice for Karl E. Anderson estate
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Edward I. Anderson as administrator of Karl E. Anderson deceased. The estate, located in Lawrence County, is subject to settlement and sale as part of the administration proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
Karl E. Anderson
Edward I. Anderson
Emergency Meeting Called for Lawrence County Council
The Lawrence County Council announces a special session must be held due to an emergency. Members are notified to meet at the County Auditor’s office on Saturday, March 22, 1919, per William M. Denniston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Wm. M. Denniston
Bids Sought for Poor Asylum Supplies in Indiana
County in Indiana invites bids by April 7, 1919 at 1 p.m. for supplying the Poor Asylum through the June 20, 1919 quarter. Bids are by class and on file in the Auditor's office. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Wm M Denniston Auditor. M8tle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Lawrence County
Indiana
Wm. M. Denniston
Dayton man visits brother’s family in town
Robert L. Lee of Dayton Ohio is visiting the family of his brother W. J. Hay on West Fifteenth Street while Maurice McGrath stays at the Dunn hospital with influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Lee
Dayton
Ohio
W. J. Hay
West Fifteenth Street
Maurice McGrath
Dunn
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ED Turpin
Ween Cortland and
Sey
Ond
Walter
Reed Hospital
Hainess
Public Square
Mayor Allen
Bedford Mail
Amy P. Flick
Elvis
Flick In
Branch Dry
Wie
Los
Angeles
Cal
U.S. Ikerd
General Assembly of
Harrodsburg
Kirksville
Canal Zone
Andy Pope
William Smith
Wim. M. Denniston
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