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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
6
Mrs. Emma McDowell dies at home Thursday at 1 30 pm. Funeral service will be Saturday at 11 am from her West Nineteenth Street residence led by Rev. O M Davis. Interment will follow in Harrodsburg.
A seven year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Wray, was bruised about the head and legs when she ran into traffic on Lincoln avenue while crossing toward the North Side school. She was treated at home after a physician found only bruises. County officials consider funding an Indianapolis homecoming parade or a July 4th monster celebration.
Rural counties announce route changes increasing mileage and delivery patrons. Route 1 grows from 23 to 80 miles, Route 2 from 23 to 60.27 miles, Route 3 to 29 miles, Route 4 to 26 miles, Route 6 to 20 miles, Route 11 to 30 miles. RR 13 out of Timvelton is discontinued. service channels to Bedford and Fort Ritner routes. New route to Heltonville planned with civil service exams May 24 for carrier. One carrier still delivers by auto. others may abandon one horse shays for speed.
A Marquette Wisconsin funeral report says the father of Mrs. W J Stevens died at his home Saturday afternoon after Mrs Stevens traveled there for his illness. He had suffered long with age related health issues. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for Lawrence County at Bedford and Mitchellville on 24 1979 for rural route positions. Citizens in the commission territory who meet eligibility may apply. forms available in Washington DC. Advise that women may apply if unmarried or as spouses of service members.
Turner of Avoca has returned from overseas after serving in World War I. He traveled through Camp Taylor and Camp Sever, sailed to France to fight, and belonged to the Old Hickory 34th Division 115th 4A. He and his wife plan to move to Indianapolis for their future home after an honorable discharge at Cars Taylor. They visit Turner’s brother and family in Spring Ville.
Captain Clarence McNabb of Bloomington, long noted for efficiency as assistant camp adjutant since August 29, 1917, has been discharged. He will return to Indiana University to finish his law studies in Bloomington.
The government film FH to Win will be shown at the Oolitic theater Thursday at 3:00 PM for wdHiGa audiences and 7:30 PM for men only. Part of a national campaign promoting health education. admission is free and includes a short lecture by leading physicians. Chas Blackburn and T B Work Lawrente Ca.
A small fire ignited a cottage roof at 1131 M Street at 6 3 Thursday afternoon. Only a few shingles burned when the fire department arrived, and no extinguishers were used. Mrs J W Murphy, Mrs B Standish and Mrs Eliza Murphy visited Orleans Saturday with Ir and Mrs Nicholson. Mr and Mrs Roy Jackson have returned to Dayton Ohio after visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Jackson west of the city. Leslie Pitts returned home after several days in Indianapolis.
Sergeant Joseph Melter of the U S engineers writes home about three furloughs touring war damaged areas in a Ford. He visited the castle once home to the Crown Prince, spent four days in Paris, and says Paris is fine but cannot beat New York or Chicago. He expects another furlough in a month to travel through Germany and England. Married men in his company have returned home while others await their chance.
A wedding took place on Thursday at a local church uniting Chester H. Baker and Louisa Colgiazier. Relatives and friends attended the ceremony and sent best wishes for the couple.
Chester H H Baker and Miss Lecufisa Colglazier united in marriage Thursday evening at the Presbyterian Manse Andres performed the ceremony using the ring ceremony of the church. The couple will reside east of Mitchell after the ceremony.
Judge Cox ordered removal of quarantine at Mary Gowen’s home after a smallpox scare, but no school entry permit was granted. The ruling requires a seven day waiting period before reentry, delaying the pupil’s return to classes as Supt. Montgomery cannot admit her without approval. The Gowen family plans to seek options to complete her graduation requirements.
Clyde Wiley of Indianapolis and Miss Ethel Holt of Heltonville were married Friday at 10:30 AM in the First Methodist Church parsonage by Rev. R. H. Toole. The ceremony was attended by close friends Hattie Williams and P. I. Faudbion. The couple will reside in Indianapolis where Mr Wiley is employed.
A large audience filled Stone City Theater on Tuesday evening to welcome a local high school drama group. Performers showcased scenes from contemporary and classic plays, earning enthusiastic applause and praise from attendees.
Audience packed the house for the second High School play It Pays To Advertise with standout performances by every cast member. The Junior Orchestra provided music before and between acts, earning warm applause as the youths delivered a polised show. Mrs. Howard Bast of Heltonville returned home after visiting Mrs. C. M. Lane.
Corporal J. R. Freeman of the 319th Engineering Company writes from France about nightly performances at Red Cross huts for patients and the public. He notes winning a silver cup presented by General Butler, changes in the show cast, and upcoming travel to St Malo before more tours.
Dr. Harry Voyles of the City Hearth Board reports four new smallpox cases among the Denniston family on East 12th Street, bringing total family cases to six since the outbreak began. Two early convalescents noted.
The undersigned Lesbreen appointed by the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana administer the estate of William H Bryant deceased date unknown. The estate is believed solvent. Administrators are William W Bryant and Oilia C Bryant. Harold Kelty is attorney of record.
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana has appointed Lela Brinegar as Administrator of the estate of Noeful Brinegar deceased. The estate is to be solvent. Robert J. Mellen is the attorney.
Andrew Eggers of Weal near the city was tried before Judge Anderson in Indianapolis on Tuesday for harboring a deserter. The jury acquitted as the government showed little recognition of the desertion and the deserter had received an honorable discharge.
The Cleveland Law School Freshman Class notes the death of Helena Ann Fisher who died April 19 1919 and was mourned as a bright ambitious member. They offer sympathy to her family and quote scriptural and poetic reflections on memory and the afterlife.
Ernest Tumey and Miss Florence Tobnson were united in marriage on April 29 at 2 30 by Justice J L Smith in his office on the east side of the public square.
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Emmitt Pope as administrator of the estate of Harley H. Pope, deceased, late of Lawrence County. Brooks and Brooks, Attorneys.
The State of Indiana Administrator of the estate of Eliza M Turley deceased appoints Nelfie G Fitzgibbon as administrator. Brooks & Brooks, Attorneys, announced for the estate.
Notice that Amanda Ferguson is deceased with Fred Freeman as Administrator. Smith and McCormick, Attorneys, handle the administration details and probate matters.
Notice lists Chester C Tucker estate in Lawrence County Indiana with R D Tucker as administrator. Brooks and Brooks the attorneys represent the estate.
Notice states the estate of Hattie I M Brooks deceased of Lawrence County Indiana is being administered by Fred A Brooks as administrator with W E Clark attorney. The sale of estate assets is anticipated under local probate procedure.
Fragmentary court record from Lawrence County Indiana naming an executor Saldertate or Lew Ferguson with Brooks & Brooks as attorneys. Text is garbled and unresolved. Further documents required to identify the parties, case number, and final outcome.
In Lawrence County Indiana the Circuit Court appoints Henry M Turley as Administrator de bonis non of the estate of William Turley deceased with S B Lowe as attorney. The notice names the administrator and probate action in the county court.
Estate of J Virgil Blackburn late of Lawrence County. Said estate is to be sol Dennis Blackburn Administrator. Brooks Brooks Attorney. Al8w5e.
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