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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
1
German peace delegates at Versailles began formal treaty talks in Paris on May 3. The big question is whether Germany will sign, with two weeks allowed for consideration. The Big Four resume demands on Austria and aim to resolve Bulgarian and Turkish sections next.
Reports from Rockaway Beach indicate three U S naval seaplanes have started a cross Atlantic flight. The launch date is May 8 with international news service noting Kazan Russia related military commands.
Treasury officials in Washington forecast that by tonight the Victory Loan subscriptions will total about three billion dollars.
Nobert Dr. Lee reports arrival at Camp Mills with plans to move to Camp Merritt. He sailed aboard the Santa Anna, which caught fire at sea. Dr. Saginani of New York, recently at a St. Louis convention, visits sister-in-law Mrs. Harry Donato before returning home. Crowds in a city shout praise and critique of Wilson, signaling complex feelings about the president.
The monthly meeting of the officers of the First Christian church, postponed from last Sunday, will be held at the church on Friday evening in May Sth.
Leesville parents learn their son Will Gillan of Batt C 334th FLA is in a German hospital after eleven weeks with tubercular bowels from typhoid vaccination. They already mourn two other sons, Trank Gillan and Inyman Gillan, both killed in World War I actions in 1918. Parents await word from Germany within four days.
A church ceremony joins Bedford Gil and Inthia Napolis in marriage at a Bedford church. The couple celebrated with family and friends in a traditional wedding setting.
Miss Eulalia Jones and Oscar Grothe wed at the Calithe Methodist Church with Rev. Ralph M. Hays officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Ida Pruce, wore blue and crimson bouquet. Groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grothe of Indianapolis. both employed by Kilburn-Holloway Co. Guests filled the church as the ceremony unfolded. Refreshments followed at Smallwood confectionery. They will reside at 1964 Buckle Street after May 15.
Duanes Ticker of Pavertovile fractured his left ankle in a fall over a bank at the George Doyle Quarry Thursday. Dr. John F. Pearson attended and reduced the fracture.
Gould, employed at the Ngaii mill, was accidentally struck on the head by a hammer Thursday and sustained a painful scalp wound.
Roy Murphy expects to be mustered out of service at Camp Taylor and return home. Glenn Murphy of Indiana planned to greet his brother as arrangements were made for discharge, with Sergi Roy Murphy anticipated to be home Saturday.
Miss Eva Love formerly of Bedford married Grant Boyd at Covington Kentucky on Friday. Boyd recently returned from service overseas and brought Mrs Boyd back home. The wedding followed a long period of steady companionship and was announced to friends this week with best wishes for happiness. Interment for William Piston occurred at Green Hill with service noted in Keavlock neighborhood.
Names Randall Inman and Jeona Mavity of Williams appear in a marriage license notice. Others discuss baseball gossip about Ivy Wingo and Bill Rariden with Garry Steremann denying trade rumors and affirming Wingo’s value to the Reds.
Rev S B Lappin argues readers should treat Reds as traitors and calls for drastic measures to curb anti government outbreaks. He cites Gary's incident with red flags, multi language denunciations, and seditious literature, urging swift penalties and even execution for leaders to deter treason and protect the nation.
A Salt Creek township split led to the creation of Pershing Township in Jackson County Indiana. Seymour residents report conflict over the division after years of school disputes. William T. McKain of Freetown named trustee as authorities finalize the new taxing district amid concerns about land value and tax burdens.
Mrs John Huff of Indian Springs died at her home Wednesday morning due to heart trouble. She was a sister of William Brannon of Bedford and sister-in-law to Mrs Louie Kron of this city.
Jassie W. McWhirter Friday obtained a divorce from Robert G. McWhirter in the Lawrence circuit court. She was awarded custody of the child.
Local reports say peach trees on high ground survived better than low areas though many orchards, especially apples at higher elevations, face significant reductions. Some orchards still have live fruit. cherry and pear holdings exist but overall prospects remain cautious.
James D. Whitaker of Secure Indiana wed Nellie Leona Bi of Bloomfield at the Christian church parsonage on Tuesday afternoon in a private ceremony.
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