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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1919

Page

3

Panoof Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Health

W V Haws and son Elliot were in the city Saturday Mrs James Knight visited Mrs Henry Sallee Tuesday Frank Brooking and son shopped in Bedford Saturday W O Mitchell and family and Mrs Joel Crawford were in Bedford Saturday on business Mrs A Wilcox is quite sick here Dr Matlock of Tunnellton attends her Lisker L Adamson and family of Milliams were guests of R A Myers and wife Several farmers were in Tunnellton Wednesday delivering stock J H Montgomery local shipper Mr and Mrs Henry C Fields and granddaughter Marie of Red Cross were guests of Henry Sallee and family Mr and Mrs Herbert Sheeks and grandchildren Ruth and Roy Sheeks and Miss Mary Sheeks of Buddha William Conley recently discharged from the US army returned from France and is with his parents Robert Conley in the US Navy

Henry C. Fields Marie Red Cross Henry Sallee Herbert Sheeks Ruth and Roy Sheeks Mary Sheeks Buddha William Conley U. S. Army Fraace Mr. Conley Robert VU. S. Navy

Local notes and housewares sale mix with family health slips

Mrs Tiattie Guthrie has mumps while Anna Guthrie and Emo J vtton recover or visit. Oss Simpson and Sam Simpson return to health. Claude Maloett and wife visit Bloomington. Dr H Matlock moved back from Seymour. House cleaning sale items list rugs linoleum curtains and more from The New Chicago Branch Dry Goods House. Wanted calves eight weeks old or older from Dingley Dell Stock Farm. Dr Elza Jackson travels to Louisville to treat Sherman Holmes's child with an infected foot.

Axminster Chicago Dingley Dell Stock Farm Springville Exchange Elza Jackson Louisville Sherman Holmes Springville

Local notes and visits from Seymour to Bedford region

James Wagner just returned from France. James Solomon of Seymour visits relatives. Mrs Fay Sheetz and Marie travel to Bedford. Zetta Runners returns from Washington. Recommencement exercises at Huron. Funeral of Mrs Sarah Williams at Mt Olive. Robert Murray and family visit from Tunnelton. Orb Adamson and family visit Bedford. Mrs Homer Dennison and two children from Detroit visit relatives. Bloomington students John and Dee Jones with Dorothy MacFarlin visit. Mrs John Mundy and Wanita depart for Clinton after extended visit. Local residents visit and host family events. Fresh milch cows for sale at Monon stock pen May 17. Dingley Dell Stock Farm pasture and water for dry cows. Mrs Albert Sears to visit. Railways comment from St Louis Globe-Democrat. Mrs John Vantuyle and Mrs Charles Vantuyle visit Polk Gardner. Earl Baker returns from Camp Taylor. Mrs Julia Walheiser returns for summer. Mrs John Williams returns from visiting Freetown. Bedford visitors with Joe Wright community.

Paoli Lithia Springs Sanatorium Project Under Review

Three promoters toured Paoli to form a lithia water sanitarium with 300 to 500 rooms and a bottling plant. They have options on Main Street properties and the lithia well site, plan to organize a regional company and file incorporation papers in Indiana.

Lithia French Lick West Baden West Main Street Fourth and Fifth Streets Monon Orange County Middle West Indiana Hinois Missouri Kentucky Tennessee Vincennes Paoli Juthia Springs Company Paoli Republican

Jumping Bear Nips Off Boy's Finger at Campbell's Show

Stewart Barnes of Vincennes, 15, reportedly shoved a finger between cage bars at Campbell's United animal display. The bear bit off his finger while another boy reportedly suffered a similar injury. Officials rode him to a physician for treatment.

Stewart Barnes Vincennes Washington Democrat

Lodge Room Secrets Leak Replies and Missing Dishpans

The Alta Times reports the Odd Fellows Hall roof leaks and J R Harter placed eight new dishpans on the floor to catch water. After rain stopped two pans vanished. The paper offers a no questions asked return. Mrs Andy Stone returns home from Bedford visits in Lafayette.

Odd Fellows J. R. Harter Andy Stone Bedford Lafayette

German peace terms and Erzberger’s minimum demands

St. Louis Globe-Democrat summarizes Matthias Erzberger’s memorandum outlining Germany’s postwar aims. He urged sovereignty over Belgium and the French coast Dunkirk to Boulogne, Channel Islands, Lorraine mines, and an African empire, plus indemnities financing future payments. He favored breaking English influence and fragmenting Russia, with installments to France and a large fund for disabled soldiers.

Germany United States Mathias Erzberger Belgium Dunkirk Boulogne Channel Islands French Lorraine Congos Nigeria Dahomey England Herr Erzberger France East Prussia Erzberger St. Louis Globe- Democrat

Rats Disrupt Baltimore & Ohio Waiting Room Scene

In the Baltimore and Ohio ladies waiting room several nights in a row rats have frightened riders. Last night a large rat appeared near train No 3 at midnight creating panic among waiting women who kept their feet raised until the train arrived. Mrs Gee Smith has returned from Terre Haute after visiting friends.

Baltimore & Ohio Fair Sex Seymour Mrs. Gee. Smith Terre Haute

Brownstown Red Sox to clash with Bedford in Sunday game

The Brownstown Red Sox, composed of players from Jackson County, meet Bedford Red Sox Sunday at 2:30 PM. Manager Eastin has secured James of Louisville to pitch. Local stars Croxey Combs Cash McOsker and Frosty Herman will play, drawing many local fans.

Brownstowrm Red Sox Jackson County Bedford Red Sox Eastin Brownstown James Louisville

Accident at P M B quarry injures worker forefinger

Walter Wulf of Monon suffered a severe injury Thursday at the P. M. and B. quarry switch when a spike he was driving flew out and struck his left forefinger, causing a long deep gash. Dr. McDonald attended the injury.

Walter Wulf Monon Huff Dr. McDonald

Cummins Elected Senate Leader by Progressive Bloc

Washington May 15 Senator Cummins of Iowa backed by the progressive group was chosen unanimously for president pro tempore of the Senate at the Republican senators’ conference. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts was re elected party leader and a discussion of committee chairmanships for Penrose and Warren was postponed. The progressives, who backed Cummins, expect an open meeting later when finance and appropriations chairmanships are addressed.

Washington Cummins Iowa Senate Lodge Massachusetts Penrose Pennsylvania Warren Wyoming Finance and Appropriations Committee

Michigan Troops Arrive in Boston from Brest Voyage

The transport F. J. Luckenbach brought 2,300 officers and men of the One Hundred Twenty sixth Infantry, largely Michigan troops, to Boston where they received a warm harbor welcome and moved to Camp Devers. The voyage began April 27 from Brest amid a storm and engine trouble that damaged bunks and injured several sailors.

Boston F. J. Luckenbach Michigan Camp Devers Col. W. W. Ollison Tolon Luckenbach Brest

David Tod Dies Prominent Ohio Manufacturer and Politician

David Tod 42 multimillionaire manufacturer banker and sportsman died at his Youngstown home of typhoid pneumonia. He was a candidate for governor in 1914 running against former Gov. Frank B Willis and had served as state senator and a longtime figure in local and state politics.

Youngstown David Tod Tod Ohio Frank B. ‘Willis

Markets Open High and Low in Chicago May Trading

Chicago markets report May prices across commodities. Corn oats flour hay butter eggs live poultry and potatoes show varied bids and ranges. Cattle hogs and sheep prices per head or per hundredweight are listed with numerous grades and standards.

Chicago Timothy Iixtra Colorado

Welcows Banquet and Reception For County Soldiers

On Tuesday May 20 1919 Bedford hosts a county wide welcome for Lawrence County soldiers sailors and marines. The Good Cheer Committee and War Mothers organize a banquet at First Christian church followed by a public reception in the church auditorium. Rainbow Division and Co F veterans are urged to attend in uniform as locals provide hospitality and lodging for those staying overnight.

Bedford Lawrence County Lawrence County Good Cheer Committee War Mothers First Christian Church Rainbow Division Old Co. F

Acton in France Delights Camp Mills Scout

Robert E. Lee, recently arrived from overseas at Camp Mills, meets "Tommy" Acton of Bedford in a YMCA hut. Acton expected to sail soon, Lee to likely be mustered out within a week. Also notes Roger Toole’s discharge from Camp Taylor and other local visits and travel.

Robert E. Lee Camp Mills Tommy” Acton Bedford Acton Lawrence County Lee France Robert Lee

Relatives Receive Word Of Soldier Transfer

Relatives received letters Friday from Elmer Reath stating he has been transferred from France to a point in the occupation zone in Germany. He serves in the Engineers. Miss Frances Freeland is visiting friends in Chicago.

Elmer Reath France Germany Engineers Frances Freeland Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Panook A. Brooking W. V .Haws and Son Elliot James Knight Frank Brooking and W. O. Mitchell Joel Crawford Lisker L. Adamson Milliams R. A. Myers Tunnelton J. H. Montgomery Mes Flota Mathis Tiattie Guthrie Anna Guthrie Oss Simpson Emo J.vtton Newton, Kas Ascha Butler Heraughterr Indianapolis Claude Maloett Bloomington H. Matlock Sam Simpson Frances Dodd Charlie Cooper Cincinnati O. F. Bowden James Wagner James Solomon Fay Sheetz Huron Sarah Williams Mt. Olive Robert Murray Orb Adamson Mabel Homer Dennison Detroit, Mich Selina Sheetz John and Dee Jones Dorothy MacFarlin I. A John Mundy Vanita Leff Clinton Harry Montgomery Albert Sears Richard Jackson City St. Louis Globe-Democrat John Vantuyle Charles Vantuyle Danville Lit Polk Gardner Politic Earl Baker Camp Taylor U. S Julia Walheiser Frank Walheiser Shelbyville, Tenn John Williams Freetown Fred Greene Frank W. H. Owens Emma Reid Joe Wright Orleans Progress-Examiner C. C. Mengel & Bro. Co. Incorporated Louisville, Ky Jumping Bear Roy Home Ice Co Touse Catherine Edith Keach Frank Reed, Jr Howard Hatfield Paoli Berty Dunn Ray Neal Altha Browning Mary Louise Faubion Heltonville Harry Lee Betty Elnora Frank Cuccinnatti Harry Campbell West Sixteenth Street J. H. Smith Charles Smith Elmer Murphy and Baby Roscoe Mike Fred Long South F Street Ruth Evelyn Frank H. Stonaker The Stonaker Music Co Fannie Dussard Lincoln School South L Street W. F. Anderson Lexington, Ky Cal Bair Spryville J. W. Findley J. G. Gardner Guernsey West Fifteenth Street Will Duncan Arthur Smith Maurice McGrath Stewart Kansas City Senator Lodge Toloa W. W. Whitney M Street Tommy" Acton Carl M. Toole R. H Toole 150Th Field Artillery Band George C. Campbell Alberquerque, N. M Sylvanus Jackson O. E Emerson Harrodsburg A.M. Jackson Mort Dunecan H. B. McMillan Fred Tozier Ora Robertson Matthew Robertson South 'N Street Campbellsburg Madge Kimbrell Treasury Department Washington, D. C
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