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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
4
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Mrs Ziba Smith sister in law of J K Smith died Thursday afternoon at her Indian Springs home from gall stones and complications. Survived by husband and children Maude Claude Edith of Indianapolis Fay of Torres Haute. Sister of ex Representative Kas Gather of Knox county. Funeral services held at Trinity Springs Sunday forenoon at 20 30 oclock.
A Heltonville area row brought many locals into the Lawrence circuit court. Pleas included Harry Smith for compounding a felony not guilty, and several defendants like Relin Ball Martha Walls and Ollie Walls facing assault and battery charges with $1 and costs fines or continuances. A birth announced at City Hospital reports a 11 4% lb son for Mr and Mrs Thos Brannon.
The remains of Mrs. Matilda Sage of Seymour, who died at her daughter’s home in this city, were taken to Seymour Friday for the funeral held at Mrs. N G Palmer’s residence with Rev Hayward officiating. A large funeral party traveled from this city and nearby points, including Mr and Mrs F M Bunton and child, Mr and Mrs Samuel Freeman, Mrs Frank Sage of Louisville, Clifford Sage and daughter of Mitchell, E Fisher of Cincinnati, and Mr and Mrs Karl Cook of Terre Haute.
Elmer Elkins was Saturday fined five dollars and costs and given sixty days on the penal farm on the charge of stealing chickens. His son, a few days ago, was given one dollar and costs and a suspended sentence. The father's sentence was not suspended.
Billy Bariden starred as Cincinnati Reds beat St Louis with strong two hit effort and three plate appearances. He had a double a triple and sacrifice fly while contributing two hits and eight put outs in the game.
Telegram from Camp Lejeune announced the death in an army hospital of Capt Joseph Knox Barclay 38 of Bloomington Indiana University graduate and former holder of the state 16 yard dash record He was Democratic leader and former prosecuting attorney of Monroe and Owen counties and a Phi Psi member.
The Bedford Orchestra led by Ed Terry violin Fred Hackleman clarinet Wiley Cathcart cornet Marion Hackleman saxophone and Helen Hackleman piano performed at Fayetteville commencement Tuesday night before a large crowd with high praise for the music and musicians.
Lieut and Mrs Beryl Farmer arrive from Rockford NL to spend their honeymoon with Mr and Mrs E Farmer on West Fourteenth Street. They will entertain informally Thursday from eight to eleven o clock with no invitations.
David Donieca reported the theft of his brand new bicycle from his front porch on P street. The crime occurred Tuesday night and went unnoticed until this morning.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination in Lawrence County Indiana to fill rural carrier posts at Huron and Helionville and vacancies on other routes. The test, held May 24 1919 at Bedford and Mitchell, is open to domiciled citizens meeting Form No 1977 requirements. Applications travel to Washington at earliest practicable date. Admission of women is limited to unmarried applicants or wives of servicemen in the current war.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Belush in Chicago on May 3. The Belushes, formerly of Bedford, moved to Chicago in 1917 after marrying Miss Helen Roberts.
The Bedford City Council met at City Hall on Tuesday evening and did little business. John A. Rowe received a permit to build a stone garage estimated at 800 dollars. Glen Lemonds fire department application remained pending. Reed Bass and others request two inch water mains on P street referred to the water works committee. Chamber of Commerce improvements for the public square needed a legal petition. An ordinance appropriated 270 dollars from the W. W. fund to defend Chester Ingalls against the city.
Late word from Ralph Mullen indicates he was operated on Monday and left the Mayo doctors under anesthesia in good condition. The operation revealed a serious bladder issue, and recovery is expected to be lengthy. His mother accompanies him in Rochester.
The Boyd neighborhood ladies reorganize as the Boyd Social Club meeting twice a month on Thursdays. They plan sociability plus sharity work and enjoyed a first meeting with Mrs. Charles Hartley. The next gathering is with Miss Goldie Woody on May 15.
Ruth Haskett was granted a divorce from Belos Haskett in the Lawrence circuit court this morning. The plaintiff was formerly Miss Ruth Sel Jers.
Ed Sohn paid a $1 fine plus costs after a mayoral court session for exceeding the speed limit. Ridgar Inman, son of Joseph Inman living near Indian Springs, recently discharged at Camp Taylor from the 26th F. A., is visiting Walter Inman and family in Highland Park. Rowe Driscoll spent the weekend with family and returned to Louisville to resume studies in the Dental department at Central Medical College.
Residents of Dark Hollow and former residents are invited to a basket picnic at the Purdue Farm in Dark Hollow Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock. The social event welcomes all locals to gather on the rural property for an informal outdoor meal and fellowship.
A boy learning a hard lesson at a carnival when a monkey bit his thumb after Master Roscoe Todd offered grass to the animal. The monkey grabbed the boy and caused three deep gashes, likely prompting the boy to avoid the cage in the future.
Brownstown fans organize a new hard charging baseball team likely to mirror the Brownstown White Sox legacy. Deputy Sheriff Geo C Justin named manager with Charles Brock as business manager as they seek top county players and arrange games in Bedford Columbus Salem Austin and more. Opening projected at Bedford around the 18th with ex league players and pitcher Ben Taylor returning to join the squad.
S F Buchanan received word that his brother, who died suddenly Monday in Phoenix, Arizona, would be buried in Greenwood Cemetery there on Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock.
Elder John Williams will conduct services over Sunday for the Church of Christ at Burns City.
The Ladies of the Round Table held a Monday luncheon at Mrs. C. I. Emery's home on West Fifteenth Street. The event featured violet and white decor, iris centerpieces, a luncheon for seventy two, and an afternoon program with songs by Mrs. Wilbur Glover, Miss Ottilian Scherschell, and Miss Harriett McDonald. Guests included Mrs. John Allen, Mrs. H. H. Crawford, Mrs. John Kelly, Mrs. Noble Moore, Mrs. Sunderman, Mrs. R. H. Toole, and Mrs. Benj. Andres.
The Bedford baseball team organized by Shady Akers will travel to Brownstown for a game on May 18. Bedford had sought a May 11 contest with Brownstown but could not arrange it. Mrs Pauline Meissner learned her son, Private George Meissner of the 222nd Engineers, who went overseas in October 1918, has arrived safely in New York and is now at Camp Mills.
70 acres located 34 miles east of Bedford features a 3 room house and a 4 room house with abundant fruit. Offered as a very cheap farmland option by Riley Foodrill.
At noon Friday subscriptions reached 245 400 dollars in Lawrence County against a county quota of 275 000 dollars for the Victory Loan campaign. The entry notes that 373 000 dollars was the overall quote for the county.
Potatoes need rich loose soil and careful cultural care for large yields. Animal manures improve soil and water retention. plow fall manure in. Fresh manure at planting dries soil and increases scab risk. On clover soils apply 300 to 600 pounds of acid phosphate for best value. Fertilizer mixes of 300 to 400 pounds with 3 percent nitrogen, 10 percent phosphoric acid, and 6 percent potash yield favorable returns. On muck soils use potash and apply 300 to 500 pounds of fertilizer with 8-10 percent phosphoric acid and 6-10 percent potash. If over 200 pounds per acre, broadcast or drill into top six inches.
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