Engagement Announced At Luncheon For Miss Anna Gabe Dunihue
Announcement of the engagement of Miss Anna Gabe Dunihue to Mr. Leo Bailey Sohn was made at a luncheon hosted by the Philip Dunihue family on South N street. The June 10 1919 wedding date was stated with a yellow and lavender color scheme and formal place settings. Notable guests included Miss Mary Short and Misses Helen and Shirley Armstrong, longtime friends of the bride elect.
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Philip Dunihue
South N Street
Anna Gabe
Leo Bailey Sohn
Mary Short
Franklin College
Helen
Shirley Armstrong
I. A
Joe Hennon Former Bedford Resident Dies in Memphis
Mrs. James Jevans of West 12th street received a telegram announcing the death of her husband Joe Hennon in Memphis Tennessee after a paralysis stroke. He was a former resident and burial will be in Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jevans
West 12Th Street
Ida Hennon
Joe Hennon
Memphis, Tenn
Hennon
Entertains Distinguishing Guests at Felden Fields
Mrs. Frank O'dell charmingly hosted a Saturday evening soiree at her Felden Fields home for her mother Mrs. Heilman from Evansville and aunts Mrs. Albian Fellows Bacon of housing bill fame and Mrs. Anna Fellows Johnston author of the Little Colonel. Guests drove from the city to view Felden Fields and the evening was described as a mutual delight with ice cream and cake served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O’dell
Felden Fields
Heilman
Evansville
Albian Fellows Bacon
Anna Fellows Johnston
Colonel
Mitchell Pioneer F. R. Blackwell Dies at 55
F. R. Blackwell known as Rice Blackwell a Mitchell pioneer and former councilman died at home after months of illness. Survived by widow a daughter and three sisters. funeral 2 PM at Methodist Church Mitchell with burial in Mitchell cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Blackwell
Rice Blackwell
Mitchell
M. Mc. Blackwell
Methodist Church of
Aaron Pess
Aaron
Jesse
Burglar Uses Screw Driver To Pry Rear Window At Gratzer Pool Room
John Gratzer, West side pool room proprietor, found his money drawer rifled for $10 to $20 after returning about 9 p.m. Sunday. A back window had been pried open, an iron bar removed, and a new screw driver lay on the ground. Bloodhounds trailed the intruder toward the town's west part.
Boy Bitten by Wolf at Carnival Menagerie
A teenage colored carnival employee was badly bitten by a wolf from the menagerie last week. He had his thumb treated but delayed treatment for a arm wound, which became infected and swollen, sending him to a local physician Sunday night for care.
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Carnival Company
Fletcher man sues for divorce over cruel treatment
Herman M. Fletcher files for divorce from Mildred Fletcher alleging marriage on April 20 1918 and separation on April 5 1919. He says he served in the army and upon return she refused to keep house or perform marital duties and treated him as a stranger.
Funeral of Mrs Herman Switz Held in Worthington Indiana
Former Bedford resident Mina Hoff Switz died at her Worthington home after a lingering illness. Survived by two daughters Elizabeth Switz of Louisville and Leona Switz of Indianapolis, plus a sister and a brother. Funeral Sunday drew cousins S F E Avery Robert Reed L L LaForce and A H Dunihue to Worthington.
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Elizabeth Switz
Louisville, Ky
Leona Switz
Indianapolis
Amelia Hoff
Louis. Hoff
Worthington
S. FE. Avery
Robert Reed
Ll. LaForce
A. H. Dunihue
Death of Sister Cora Presnell at Seventeenth Street home
Sister Cora Presnell died at her home on Seventeenth Street Sunday. Burial services were held at Conley Switch.
Salvation Army Sister Cora Presnell Dies at 27
Sister Cora Presnell of the Salvation Army died at home on Sunday May 4th from appendicitis. She was 27 and survived by her parents and one sister. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. burial planned at Conley Switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Presnell
Salvation Army
Conley Switch
Romance of War Ends in Rockford Military Wedding
A romance from the war era concluded with a military wedding in Rockford Illinois as Lieut. Beryl Farmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Farmer of this city, married Miss Effie Mortenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mortenson. The groom is a 1910 graduate of B. A. S. and a member of the Elks. the bride comes from Rockford’s prominent social circles. The ceremony followed Farmer’s commission after Officer Training School and service at Camp Grant. The couple met during wartime community work in Rockford. Separately, S. F. Buchanan's family reported his brother Virgil Buchanan’s furlough. S. F. Buchanan, 58, died in Phoenix after years of ill health. He was born in Clark County and leaves a widow, two children, three brothers, and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Elston
Heltonville
Helstonville
Rockford
Ilinois
Beryl. Farmer
E. FE
Far‘mer
Effie Mortenson
Lloyd Mortenson
Lieut
Palmer
The
Elks Lodge
U. S
Camp Grant
Miss Mortenson
Clark County
Nannie Hancock
Seymour
Paulson
Montana
S. F. Buchanan
This City
John Buchanan
Near This City
George Buchanan
Charlestown
Miner Jones
Marysville
Fannie Miner
Selilersburg
Colinic Raises Notable Funds in Victory Loan Drive
Colinic has conducted an extraordinary showing in the Victory Loan drive. The campaign reports strong public participation and significant local support.
Victory bonds progress in Lawrence County
The Victory Loan effort advances slowly with two thirds of the county secured. Oolitic reports $9,900 in bonds from 114 subscribers, leading Shawswick township outside Bedford. Some sections lag while others surge, and Someburg is identified with Oolitic in the county’s bond push.
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Lawrence County
Claus
Oolitic
Shawswick
Bedford
Someburg
Romane of the War Period Culminated This Afternoon
A historical report notes the wartime period reached its end this afternoon on a calm Monday, marking a significant culmination. The piece emphasizes peaceful closure after a long era. The event is described with reverence and civic reflection.
Rariden Leads NL Batter and Robust Catching
Bill Rariden hit a two bagger and is reported by The Sunday Enquirer to lead NL batters in catching. The Post notes his versatile role as Moran uses him in every game. Eighteen thousand attended Sunday’s game in Cincinnati, the largest crowd since the war.
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Bill Rariden
The
Sunday Enquirer
the Post
Moran
Cinettinati
Queen Rity
Merry party travels to Freeland farm for wienie roast
A group of youths motored to Freeland farm Saturday evening for a wienie roast and dancing at the Freeland home. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Roy Julian chaperone Miss Shirley Armstrong and Miss Anna McLain of Scottsburg plus Mary Short Katherine Miller Anna Gob and Dunihue Mary Duncan Frances Freeland Roe Driscoll Robert Martin Edward Sproull Spaine Armstrong Leo Sohn Charles Strout and Nelson Monical. A report from Mrs Oscar McHenry states her husband traveled to Rochester Mayo Clinic for health evaluation and is doing as well as expected.
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Freeland Farm
Freeland
Roy Julian
Shirley
Helen Armstrong
Anna McLain
Scottsburg
Mary Short
Katherine Miller
Anna Gdbe Dunihue
Mary Duncan
Frances Freeland
Roe Driscoll
Robert Martin
Edward Sproull
Spaine Armstrong
Girl Suffers Heart Attack. 15-Year-Old Currie Daughter
A fifteen year old daughter of Fred M Currie collapsed Monday afternoon at about 130 and was found at 4 by her brother after returning from school. She was washing dishes when she fell while attempting to carry a pan across the room. She was reported doing well on Tuesday. Mrs Eliza Murphy and son Ralph left Tuesday to visit her son J W Murphy and family and to greet her son Sergt Roy E Murphy who will arrive there in the morning. Mr and Mrs CC Baker and son Gilbert went to Indianapolis this morning to greet their son Earl who will arrive with Base Hospital No 32.
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Fred M. Currie
Eliza Murphy
Ralph
J. W. Murphy
Sergt
Roy E. Murphy
CC. L. Baker
Gilbert
Indianapolis
Earl
Base Hospital No. 32
Payne Family Arrives From Florida for Winter Visit
Mrs. Chas. Payne and family arrived this forenoon from Florida where they spent the winter. They were met at Louisville by Mr. Payne who accompanied them home from that city. Mrs. U. Skerd and her sons Jimmy and Bobby are expected to come from Bloomington Thursday for a farewell visit with sisters Miss Lottie Wallheiser and Mrs. John Johnson as they plan to leave next week to make their home in Oklahoma.
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U. S.skerd
Jimmy
Bobby
Bloomington
Lottie Wallheiser
John Johnson
Oklahoma
Bedford School Athletes Win Double High School Meet
Bedford school athletes clinched top honors by winning two events in a local high school meet. The standout performances highlighted the program’s depth and competitive spirit among students.
Bedford Girls Lead In South Central Contests At Bloomington
Bedford High School dominates the South Central meet with wins in Oratory Reading and Public Discussion. Jeanette Seletz ties for the state high honor in Public Discussion, while Bedford places among the top in track with five of twelve gold medals. Martinsville leads in track, followed by Washington, Bedford, Bloomington, Linton, and Sullivan as overall standings list Washington second and Bloomington fourth.
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South Central
Bloomington
Marion Mitchell
Maurice McFadden
Virginia Hogan
Howard Hatfield
W. Montgomery
Brunger
Mitchusson
Montgomery
Bedford High School
Bedford
Oratory
Reading
Prin. M. J. Abbott
Washington
Martinsville
Linton
Sullivan
Illness pulls Lafe Miller to Indianapolis
Lafe Miller left Tuesday for Indianapolis summoned by word of his son’s serious illness. The son, who had undergone an operation in the city, is reported to be in danger due to blood poisoning. Mrs. Will Duncan and daughters Miss Meth eel and Caroline, who visited Campbellsville over the weekend, returned home with Ora Robertson and Matthew Robertson Jr.
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Lafe Miller
Indianapolis
Will Duncan
M Ethéel
Caroline
Matthew Robertson
Campbelsbureg
Ora Robertson
Matthew Robertson, Jr
Drunken Robber Tripped by Store Owner in Nebraska
Mrs. Ed Southers, alone in a P Street shop, faced a drunken man who entered behind the counter and moved toward the money drawer. She retrieved a revolver and forced the intruder to flee. The assailant lingered outside the back door before attempting to steal when the delivery wagon departed.
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Ies
Beautified Beech Grove Cemetery Transforms This Spring
Beech Grove cemetery in the county has been beautified and improved this spring by the city, turning a neglected tract into one of the prettiest small cemeteries. A broad gravel driveway now encircles the center, and city crews have worked long and hard, with owners expected to add personal touches as the city demonstrates its interest.
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Beech Grove Cemetery
McCormick Returns Home After Hospital Treatment
Clarence B. McCormick, once of this city, spent ten weeks at a Methodist hospital in Indianapolis with two major operations. He has improved enough to go home this Saturday and his family expects a full recovery.
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Watra
Clarence B. McCormick
Tihis City
Methodist
Indianapolis
Reliance Manufacturing Adds Shirt Sewing Machines
The Reliance Manufacturing Company on 12th and K streets received a number of new shirt sewing machines this Monday. They are to be added to the already large number in their new factory in the Southeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliance Manufacturing Co
K Streets
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Angel Food
Mem
Memphis
Milton C. ‘Blackwell
Walk
First Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Ann Ragsdale
Charles Jackson
Tulas Elston
Thomas
Robert Elston
Tom
Arizona
Green Hin
Gratzer
John Gratzer
West
Roy
Oworge
Herman
Fletcher
Mildred
Herman M. Fletcher
Mildred Fletcher
Herman Switz
Indiana
Bedford Lady
Mina Hoff
Jacob Hoff
Lincoln ‘School
Ther
Beryl
Phoenix
Brother S. F. Buchanan
Colinic
Ing
Romane
FR Aven
Mrs
Oscar Mc
Henry
Rochester
Minn
Drs. Mayo
Jeanette Seletz
Mrs. Ed
Southers
Ed Southers
Mr. Southers
Beech Grove
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