Bedford Youth Survives 30 Foot Quarry Fall
Kent Bass a Bedford boy fell thirty feet from a quarry ledge while alighting from a car loaded with stone. He suffered a compound fracture of the right leg and underwent surgery at City Hospital. Doctors inserted a drain and he was transported by ambulance after the accident near the Bedford Quarries. He sprang back to avoid a headfirst drop and escaped fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedfore Quarries Company
Kent Bass
Bedford
Bass
Th. Wilson
New History Project for Lawrence County by B F Bowen Co
Indianapolis publisher B F Bowen Co plans a fresh and up to date history of Lawrence County to replace the old volume, with local citizens contributing articles and serving on an advisory board. Work is expected to begin in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Bowen & Co
Indianapolis
Lawrence County
Seed adulteration report on Kentucky blue grass and red top seeds
The agriculture department issued a tabulated report on adulteration and misbranding of Kentucky blue grass red top and orchard grass seeds. It lists dealer addresses, adulterant types and percentages across 44 Kentucky blue grass samples 583 red top samples and 307 orchard grass samples with several adulteration cases. Four Indiana seed houses appear in the list. A separate note mentions James Johnson visiting his aunt near Saltillo after 35 years and a move in Worthington to Dr McCoy’s Washington avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Wife Desertion Arrest Ties Columbus Player Creamer
William Creamer the Columbus ball player was arrested Thursday after his arrival home an affidavit charging wife desertion was issued. Police placed him in custody and he waived the preliminary hearing binding him over to circuit court. Bond was set at Saga Creamer left Friday to join Columbus in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Creamer
Columbus
Maroney
Saga
Creamer
Louisville
Freight traffic surges on B&O Southwestern railroad
Freight traffic on the B and O Southwestern rises with promotions for over twenty firemen to engineers and many hires. Forty new firemen, twenty assigned as passenger firemen, and three from Cincinnati promoted to engineers. Roadbed between Cincinnati and Washington improving after floods. service near summer peak. A. W. Thompson to make first Southwestern division trip. Leonard Adamson named manager of Granite Illinois office. birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Fred Vaught on West 19th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & O. South Western
S. A. Rogers
Cincinnati
Washington
A. W. Thompson
B. & O. Southwestern
Southwestern
Mrs
Fred Vaught
19Th Street
Secret Wed In Indianapolis Surprises Local Friends
George Struble son of Fleury G. Stumble of Chicago and Miss Mary Humpston wed Rev. Albert Hurlstone at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis after a secret plan to surprise friends. Attendants were Miss Ella Campbell and Miss Cameron. The couple will reside with the bride’s mother at 6235 East 15th Street after June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Struble
Fleury G. Stumble
Chicago
Mary Humpston
Sallie Humpston
15Th Street
A. C. Cameron
Ella Campbell
Indianapolis
Struble
Claypool Hotel
Albert Hurlstone
Roberts Tate Methodist Church
Bloommnington
Mar Cameron
Miss Campbell
Struble Stone Mills
East Isth Street
Trial of J Rufus Clark Delays Jennings County Murder Case
In Columbus on May 8 the trial of J Rufus Clark of North Vernon for the murder of the McQuaid brothers in Jennings county ran long with eight hours of arguments per side. Defense closed by Seba A Barnes of Seymour and state closing by William Fitzgerald of North Vernon. Jury to receive instructions and begin deliberations about 5 PM as court ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Imad
J. Rufus Clark
North Vernon
McQuaid Brothers
Jennings County
Seba A. Barnes
Seymour
William Fitzgerald
Shoals Rebuilds and Plans New Factory in Town Revival
Shoals Martin county rises from flood damage with homes rebuilt and streets improved. A furniture factory is planned that could rival nearby industry and will also house the electric light plant with operation hoped by August 1. Bloomington Telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoals
Martin County
Bloomington
Bedford Echoes Against Youth Cigarette Law
A late legislature enacted a cigarette law aimed at Bedford youths setting an age limit of 21 for receiving or possessing cigarettes or related papers. Penalties include up to $160 or up to three months in county jail, or both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Boys
Record-breaking stone shipment from Greencastle to New York
The New York Central moved a giant stone car from Greencastle carrying 1219 cubic feet of stone from Bedford via Consolidated Stone Company. The 100 ton load, car No. 6888 of P&L Chicago RY, cost 580.24 in freight with Monon earning 198.94 for the Bedford haul. The shipment highlights long haul freight differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Greencastle
Monon
Consolidated Stone Company
Bedford
New York City
New York
I Mighter Of George Byers Died At Home On K Street
Gladys M. Byers twelve year old daughter of George I. Byers died at 614 K street May 8th at 7 oclock. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 from the home. Burial was at Beech Grove. A ring necked pheasant was captured Friday on the public library lawn by Councilman A G McCain and bystanders. The pheasant, likely a family pet, belonged to locals. Miss Lillian Voris took charge until called for. Announcement cards were received for a new arrival Kate Delight Morrison now Miss Kate Gainey the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Gainey. Mrs H D Sharp of Zanesville is visiting her parents. B F Wyble returned from a visit with brother John N Wyble at Livonia who is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys MM. Byers
George I. Byers
K Street
Urial
Beech Grove
A. G. McCain
Lillian Voris
Paul Morrison
Indianapolis
Gfga
Kate Delight
Morrison
Kate Gainey
John M. Gainey
Slander suit over alleged turkey theft claims damages
Mary Hill sues Carrie and Thomas Plumber in circuit court seeking 2500 dollars in damages for alleged slander. The complaint says in March 1913 the defendant accused Hill of stealing turkeys and poisoning them in front of witnesses, harming Hill’s good name. The case is represented by Rochenour & Prince of Brownstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hill
Carrie Plumber
Thomas J. Plumber
Rochenour & Prince
Brownstown
Seymour Republican
Mrs O Connel Seeks Mayo Surgeon For Goitre In Rochester
Miss Mary O Connel travels to Rochester Minnesota on Thursday morning to consult eminent surgeon Dr Mayo about a goitre causing weeks of trouble. She is accompanied by Mrs James McCarty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary O’connel
Rochester
Minnesota
Dr. Mayo
Goitre
James. McCarty
Boy Injured Under Wheels Of Heavy Drilling Machine
Fifteen year old Charles Ridge fell beneath a descending heavy drilling machine on South I street near Ollie Marks home. He was driving the horses on a box seat when the seat gave way and he was dragged under the wheels. He was carried to the Miles Standish car and treated. injuries not believed dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ridge
South I
Ollie Marks
Shower Of Cutglass Linen And China Was Given Bride Elect
A bride elect received a shower of gifts including cutglass linen and china. Friends and relatives gathered to honor the couple and celebrate the upcoming wedding.
Miss Nellie Haverly to Wed Fred Davis in June
Miss Nellie Haverly announced to marry Fred Davis in June. A miscellaneous shower May 9 at the Wright home featured gifts of cut glass linens and china. Attendees included Amona Sunday School class members and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Wright with others.
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Nellie Haverly
Fred Davis
Perry Wright
Amona
The
Baptist Church
J. R. Mathes
Haverly
T. H. Owens & Co
Davis
Vincennes
Red Cross
Anna ‘Tyre
Bertha Embree
Nellie Pollard
Jessie Richards
Lola Sears
May Miller
Hazel Hutchinson
Emla He Henderson
Christina Beedie
Gol‘die Taylor
Hyland Kern
Augustus Williamson
T. H. Owens
Buskirk Favored for Department Commander by Paoli G A R
Basil B Decker Post Paoli G A R circulates to posts expressing preference for Thomas B Buskirk from southern Indiana as department commander at the encampment. They argue regional representation has been slighted and urge a patriotic comrade from this locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil B. Decker
Paoli
Thomas B. Buskirk
Indiana
Woman Declared Insane by County Board
Gertie Hawkins, an inmate of the County Park, was last week declared of unsound mind. The medical board, consisting of Drs Normatt and Pearson, appeared before Justice Tieminger. Application will be made for her admission to the Hospital for the Insane at Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Hawkins
Split Florida into two states gains momentum in legislature
Movement to divide Florida into two states appears likely to pass as leaders in both houses back the measure. Senator Lindsey and Representative Werley plan to introduce and advance the division bill this week amid broad regional tensions. A separate Utah Senate resolution proposes dividing California at Tehachapi Pass into California and South California to gain more Senate representation, with a public vote proposed next general election.
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Florida
Lindsey
Careyville
Senate
Werley
House
Middle
California
Tehachapi Pass
Caftoria
Sanford
Utah
United States
New England
Committee On Federal Relations
Train Delays Near Orleans After Engine Stalls
A small engine from the Mo non branch near Orleans could not move a string of cars on two sidings to let two passenger trains pass. The 11 20 train was held for an hour and 40 minutes on Thursday. A larger engine was dispatched to clear the blockage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Orleans
Twinkles From Bloomington Oddities At A Glance
A Bloomington town item notes a police figure linked to a dented student, a fire eater's past whisky habit, and a bootlegger nab near the cemetery. The piece mentions a new law freeing payment for melted ice. Moose-ordered Dressel residence purchase is clarified as not by Bull Mooses, who are described as homeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Moose
Dressel
Bull Mooses
Emery Guests Visit From Defiance and West 14th Street
Mrs. B. J. Emery of Defiance Obie is in the city as a guest of D2 and Mrs. C. H. Emery of West 14th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Obie
The
City
C. H. Emery
14Th Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kent Bagg
B. F. Bowen & Co
James Johnson
Orange County
Saltillo
N.C. Lemon
W.wo E. Anderson
Worthington
Sunset
William Creamer
Taffic
Leonard Adamson
Western Union Telegraph Company
Granite, Ill
Granite City
St. Louis
Hastings
England
Arcorts
Imighter
George Byers
H. D. Sharp
Zacesville, Ind
T. R. Huffines
B. F. Wyble
John N. Wyble
Livonia
Hoe
Standish
Twinkles
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