Great Reval of Horses Interests Forms Driving Club
The Gentlemen's Matinee Driving Club has been incorporated with thirty five members to promote training of harness horses and public entertainment. They leased land in Carlton addition and completed a half mile track with new barns for twenty horses. Fourth of July races and entertainment are planned at Lawrence Driving Park with future Labor Day events and a big county fair envisioned. Members listed include Frank Pitman and Dr. D. Driscoll among others.
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Gentlemen's Matinee Driving Club
Kiand
Carlton
Indiana
Ron Gram
Ree
Strejk
Frank Pitman
Lawrence
Pitman
D. Driscoll
H A Bum
Wh. R. Beem
J. A. Morusoi
Fom W. Box
F.C. McCoy
QO. Ce Obbinus
Henry C. Owen
Thorne Ere
Charles Crawford
Harry O
Tar Miles Grandich
Ziba Lewis
Sherff & Owen
Notch Express Waco An Notch Express Waco An
The article describes an accident involving a horse drawn express wagon in Waco. Mrs. George Tapp, wife of the driver, suffered a broken hip and severe injuries after the wagon overturned when the horse balked and ran away. A substitute driver finished the shift after seven fifty.
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George Tapp
Divorce confirms husband’s death in Saloniki
Mrs Grace Gost of Bloomington learns her husband was killed in Saloniki Greece days before her divorce order was granted in Lawrence County. The American consul confirms the death severed ties prior to the divorce. The Bloomington telephone office awaits delivery of the notice to Mrs Gost.
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Grace Gost
Bloomington
Saloniki
Greece
Suse
Deat
Lawrence County
Illiettsville Fails As Bedford Edges In Extras
In a Sunday baseball tilt at Fsiletts ville Bedford defeated Illiettsville after two drives over the fence in the first, the right fence hindering catches. Bedford plated three runs in the extra inning and held Illiettsville to stay alive.
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Fsilettsville
Bloomington
Jsilettsville
Bedford
Illettsville
Jolly Double Birthday Party North Of City Honors Milestones
Louis Trogden and Marie Chambers celebrated birthdays at a Sunday party north of the city hosted by Misses Mary and Margaret Trogden. A noon feast followed by music and socializing featured guests and families such as the Chambers, Moore, Owens, Watson, Tumey, and many others in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Trogden
Marie Chambers
Mary, Leoney
Margaret Trogden
Rosco Chambers
Ziba Chambers
B. T. Chambers
Wesley. Mayo
Robert Tucker
Luther Lowe
Ky Brown
Luther Quinn
Sylvester Moore
Gaory Moore
Luther K. Anderson
James McFadden
Ernest McFadden
Will Owens
Erastus Owens
Emery Stewart
Airs. Hverets ‘Judah
Henry Swango
Edd Tapp
Slate Blackwell
Artemus Blackwell
Cland Watson
Hlara Turpin
Lester Hays
Clint Hall
Opie O'Neill
Fred Brinegar
Fred Sears
Virgil Blackburn
Pay Pender
Ployd Cox
George Lemoine
Louise
Berniece Watson
Ula
Dot Anderson
Fred Deckard
Grant Armstrong
Italian robber found guilty in Linton murder
Frank Torricelli, an Italian, was found guilty in the Circuit Court of murder in the commission of a robbery for shooting Fred Cromwell, a Linton merchant policeman, during a burglary February 7. The verdict came on the second count after a day of testimony and arguments.
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Bloomfield
Ind
Frank Torricelli
Fred Cromwell
Linton
Porrecsili
Ife
Cromwell
W. Ray Collins
Frank Verricelli
Torricelli
Oer See
Patriot Tom Al Ga Association Organizes Decoration Day Effort
The Union Fraternal Decoration Day Committee unites Odd Fellows Red Men Modern Woodmen and other orders to promote May 30 as a National Decoration Day. A procession escort is planned with Grand Army of the Republic and women societies expected to join. W J Cannedy named marshal. details to be announced. Knights of Pythias will decorate their graves.
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Union Fraternal
Odd Felows
Psthias
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
Rebeksha
Pocahontas
Py Vthien
Luodges
W. J. Cannedy
Knights of Pythiae
G. A R
Chas. Graham
Burton E. Hansen
Guilty Verdict In Blind Tiger Case At Half Way House
The State versus Ulyss Prendergraft, known as Tuck Prendergraft, faced circuit court for illegal liquor sales at the Half Way House between Bedford and Mitchell. The jury found him guilty, fining $50 and sentencing 144 days in jail, with defense arguing the true culprit was store owner Freeman. Prospects of appeal not yet discussed. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Carl Pelfree of Quillie visited Heltonville to see relatives.
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Torricelli
Moaffet
Frank Torricelli
Moffett
Hoo-Doo
Linton
Illinois
Prentlemen
Frankfort
Ind
Oolitic
Pinkneyville
State
Bloomington Journal
Ulysses Prendercraft
Mitchell
Prendergraft
Tuck” Prendergraft
Lawrence County
Bedford
Half Way House
Pendergraft
Freeman
Hessian fly reports overstate damage to county wheat
Local farmers and grain men say Hessian fly damage is exaggerated. While some areas saw fly activity weeks ago, recent rain and favorable weather have cleared barriers and the county now shows a promising wheat crop with strong growth.
Relstee Holcombe PTA leader stricken by stroke
A Elizabethtown note reports Rev Steve Holcombe in critical condition at his home after a stroke. He founded the Holcombe Mission in Louisville and is known in the city as father of AVooS Kigleamhe, a former Bedford resident who moved to Washington. The family says death could come at any time and many friends here extend sympathies.
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Elizabethtown
Steve Holcombe
Holcombe
Louisville
Avoos
Kigleamhe
Bedford Bel
Wash
Rainister
Ada Aikman
Sam Norgan
Indianapolis
Aikman
Bedford
Norgan
Anna Jones
Leatherwood Church Hosts Weeklong Home Coming
The Leatherwood church announces a preaching service series starting next Saturday at 8 p.m. with daily 8 p.m. meetings through the week and a special Lord's Day gathering. Dinner on the grounds and a concluding Fourth Sunday program led by Pastor J. A. Denny invite faithful Christians.
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Leatherwood Church
Leatherwood
Christ Jesus
J. A. Denny
Crochet mishap and train service moves reported
Mrs. Jacob McVey of South T street suffered a painful accident while crocheting when a long large needle pierced her right thumb. A local surgeon removed the needle and the wound should heal with a few days of soreness. Ed Steele left for Louisville to assume Conductor duties on a Louisville and Nashville freight run between Whitesburg and Lexington, after earlier layoffs in the company.
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Jacob McVey
South T Street
Ed Steele
Louisville
Train Service Department
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Whitesburg
Lexington
Elletsville Faces Unusual SemiPro Opponent Next Sunday
Elltettsville hosts Waterbury alongside two noted pitchers from the South. The local team will clash with a quirky semi pro side HNMettsville as Kealactic Athletics also appears on the card.
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Hnmettsville
Decker
TL UV
Faith Slill Piceked
Iin Ellettsville
White Waterbury
South Paw
Indiana poultry meeting to be held May 22 at Everett Poster’s farm
Charles J. Jones Agricultural Agent Lawrence County announces a public meeting on May 22 at 2 00 PM at Everett Poster’s farm. An Indiana Hes poultry center demonstration on Mr Foster’s farm will cover feeding housing and care of a flock and provide the latest information. Women and men are invited to attend with promising refreshments.
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Rod. Jones
Indiana
atEverett Poster
Mr. Foster
Charles J. Jones
Lawrence County
Deputy and two men sentenced to penal farm in Putnamville
Deputy Jay Leeert Puss handled the case for Putnamville as Shaifer and Parceley received 40 days at the penal farm with a $20 fine and 70 days if unpaid. The sentence includes a two year extension in Michigan City prison if the fine is not paid in cash. The trio were not handcuffed during transfer.
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Jay Leeert Puss
Putnamville
Shaifer
Charles Parceley
Michigan City
Lang Seeks State Treasurer Nomination in Indiana
Senator Lang of Bedford attends the Dixie highs committee in Indianapolis and plans a vigorous campaign for 1916. A successful business man, he was elected to the state senate last year and earned praise for his work with the minority. Also noted is Ada Norgan of Bedford, ill in Indianapolis, with family at her bedside.
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Lang
Bedford
Dixie Highs
Tuidiana
Senate
Martinsville
Elis
Motorcycle Collision Sends Reed Brothers to Nearby Home
Jess and Clyde Reed, North City residents, suffered injuries after their motorcycle collided with a Berry Day arc on Lincoln Avenue between 5th and 16th streets. Jess sustained a deep head gash while Clyde had severe arm and chest cuts. both were taken to a nearby residence porch where a physician was summoned.
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Jess
Clyde Reed
Berry Day
Merchant of Dark Hollow
Lincoln Avenue
16Th Streets
Jesse
Clyde
Injury at New York quarry traps Stevens at home
Stevens of East Gdlittel tis confined to his home from injuries received Thursday afternoon at Reed Quarry of Peer known as the New York quarry. He was working at a derrick when a heavy block slipped pinning his ankle and causing other injuries. a narrow escape from death is noted, but recovery is expected.
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Stevens
East
Peer
Thes
New York
Walter Newland Buys German Low Pitch Bass for Bedford Bands
Walter Newland purchases a $160 German low pitch bass on the Boehme system by Heckel for the Bedford Concert Band and Bedford Concert Orchestra. He previously used a high pitch bass that was simpler but less effective. The instrument is noted as highly complex and from a renowned German maker.
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Walter Newland
Bedford
Bedford Concert Orchestra
Heckel
Mr. Newland
Local Court Activities and Traveling Figures Reported
Elza Mitchell and Bledsie paid $1 and costs each in Mayor Fields' Court Monday for intoxication. both were discharged after payment. Mrs Bettie Johnson of Silverville and her sister Mrs Martha Jones of Williams stopped in the city Sunday returning from Indianapolis where they sought a specialist for a nervous condition. They were told no cure was available and noted the condition hindered treatment. Both women are wives of prominent local farmers.
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Elza Mitchell
Fd Bledsie
Bettie Jonson
Silverville
Martha Jones
Williams
Indianapolis
Johnson
Apoar
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Ellettsville
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