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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1915

Page

6

Loyalty to America Would Be General Among German Americans

In Chicago a panel of prominent German Americans states that in a US Germany war German Americans would remain loyal to the United States. Judge Theodore Brentano Attorney Harry Rubens and Herman Paeencke say naturalized Germans would honor their oath and fight for the Stars and Stripes if conflict arose.

Chicago Ill United States Germany Lusitania Theodore Brentano Criminal Court Harry Rubens Stars and Stripes Herman Paeencke Chicago Mill and Lumber Company Iron Cross

State official warns on wagon bed capacity in contracts

H E Barnard state commissioner of weights and measures orders contractors and teamsters to ensure wagon beds hold the stated amounts of material. He urges measuring capacity in cubic feet at delivery and directs inspectors and police to enforce honest measures to curb fraud.

H. E. Barnard Garnard

Monen Wins Louisville to Chicago Stock Special Contract

The Monen company secured a contract to operate a stock special from Louisville to Chicago. The first train arrived at 2 50 this morning with about thirty cars for Armour & Company. The service promises better revenue than passenger trains. Lafayette Courier.

Louisville Chicago Armour & Company Lafayette Courier

Baby sustains head injury after jar collision

The 18 months old son of Mr and Mrs James Hill of North H Street struck his head on a stone jar Wednesday. A local physician dressed the wound and set seven stitches. The child is reported to be improving this afternoon.

James Hill North H Street Karl Mose Norris North I Street

Bedford Concert Band Receives War Tarture Shipment

Assistant Director Frank J. Teed reports Bedford Concert Band has received war gear. The group anticipates arrival by Saturday as materials are shipped and distributed to members.

Frank J. Teed Bedford

Catholic Mission to be Held at St Vincent de Paul Cathedral

The St Vincent de Paul parish announces a Catholic mission by Rev Father Laaners at the cathedral for one week starting Sunday May 23. Two prominent priests will teach about Catholicism, and services will be open to the public. Also noted are updates on Karl Norris's bronchitis and Mrs John B Stipp's recovery from an appendicitis operation in McPherson Kansas.

St. Vincent de Paul Father Laaners John B. Stipp McPherson Kansas

Purge Purport from Ill Admitted Scottish Rite Funeral

Ora Richardson, 28, died of tuberculosis in Indianapolis after alleged cruel treatment. Service details and burial arrangements were incomplete. The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite held a funeral for Ora Richardson with a large procession and church service. George Troy filed a complaint seeking mediation in a custody dispute involving Mary Troy and a minor child.

Ora Ritchardson Mary Troy

Republicans Plan Suit to Challenge Primary Law Section

The Republican State Committee in Indianapolis will file a suit to set aside a 1915 primary election law provision that could disqualify thousands of independent voters from nominations. A subcommittee report urged prompt action to proceed with legal steps with minimal delay.

Indianapolis Ind Republcam State Committee State Committee

Judge Willian de Clark to preside in Perkins arson trial

Special Judge Willian de Clark, a Bedford attorney, will preside over the arson trial of Albert M. Perkins in Washington Indiana. Trial set for March 27 after lawyers agreed via long distance telegraph and a venue change was granted earlier this week. Washington Democrat reports the settlement of a new hearing date.

Willian de Clark Bedford Albert M. Perkins Clark Washington Democra

Unclear Fragment Reports Individual and Names

Fragmentary text mentions a Mr denied and Miss Fauretta Carmi with possible related names. lacks coherent event or context to establish a clear news item or outcome.

Surprise Monday wedding unites Ow en Carmichaels in Oolitic

Romence dating from childhood days culminated in a surprise marriage Monday evening for Jam L Owens and Shael Carmichael at 8 PM in the Dalton home. The groom runs a saw mill at Oolitic and the bride, a former deputy postmistress, has lived in Bedford. they will reside with the bride’s parents at 1220 West Thirteenth Street.

Romence Jam Loesie Ow Latreits Oolitic Shael Dauugh West Cormichodh Sron Andrew Carmichael Bloomington R A. F. Dalton Mr. Owens Cleveland Ohio

Epworth League Hosts Rev Lenig Sermon Night

The Epworth League at First Methodist invites all to hear Rev Frank Lenig present Our Country. There is no admission. a free will offering will aid the League treasury. Also notes a child’s indigestion case and a brother’s family illness in Greensburg.

Epworth League First Methodist Church Frank Lenig League Lenig

Misprint Alters School Site Distance Law in Indiana

A legislative misprint changed the site rule for schools near railroads from steam or interurban lines to streams. Secretary J N Turby of the State Board of Health explains no attorney general opinion is needed and that only the legislature can alter the word stream, asserting buildings may be placed as close to steam railroads as desired.

Lawrence J. N. Turby State Board of Health State and of Health

BGLE ATUS BGLE ATUS Without An Owners cts.-in

Fragmentary notice notes actions related to owners and cts in a legal or financial context. Summary references a case or filing but readable specifics are limited in the text.

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Lost bicycle leads to unrelated wheel discovery at church

Police were notified that Henry Zollman’s son lost a bicycle left in a church basement. A second wheel, a man’s bike, was found and not identified as the Zollman property. the owner can claim it. Also notes local movements and elderly residents visiting relatives and traveling to Spencer and Norman Station.

Henry Zollman

Paoli Pike Route Promoted as Dixie Highway Choice

New Albany hosts over fifty Paoli Pike supporters meeting to back the Paoli route for the Dixie highway from New Albany to Indianapolis. Local officials and state leaders tout scenic value and county efforts, aiming to influence Indiana Dixie highway commissioners amid rival routes.

Bloomington Bedford Orleans Paoli Frederi Pure Pal Myra Sellersburg Salem Indanapolis Jonn H W. Shine Chamber of Concmerce Shine New Albany Indianapolis Charles Juang W. LL Weitknecht Mitchell J. Kl. l Edwards E. C. Cogswell John ‘A. Martin Fredericksburg Martinsville State University of Bloomington French Lick West Badenes Wyandille Cave Marengs Cave Old Capital Corydon Galthis New Albany Automobile Club George Ir. Hester Reymond Jester Clyde Martin Indiana Commission Floyd County Highway Commission Bo Wright

Death follows illness of 18 year old Mrs Edwards at Norman

The funeral of Mrs. Fred Edwards who died at her Norman Station home after weeks of illness was held Wednesday, with burial in Liberty Cemetery. She was 18 and formerly Miss Orlena Rhintlock, a well known resident of the city.

Anderson Parris Lawrencenort Norman Station William Parris Parris Aige Fred Edwards Norman Liberty Cemetery Edwards Orlena Rhintlock

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