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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
5
NEW MUDIK Has been bought by Bedford concert bands for a 1919 season. Manager Frank L. Reed works toward a complete roster for open air concerts. A strong new program includes popular marches and other pieces to be tested at Tuesday rehearsal before the first outdoor concert on May 29.
Salomito, convicted in the Monroe Circuit Court on Sept 15 1917 for operating a blind tiger, received a four month sentence and $50 fine but is now paroled by Gov Goodrich. The parole follows an appeal to the Supreme Court which affirmed the sentence. A Bloomingt on Bloomington residents and Monroe County officials petitioned for parole noting he is an industrious farmer with a family to support. The fine is to be paid at $10 per month.
A Monon passenger train carried Rainbow veterans home from Camp Taylor thirty days after leaving the Rhine. Sergt Roy E Murphy of Battery A 150th Field Artillery received the Distinguished Service Medal for heroic action near Somerance France on November 1 1918 extinguishing a fire at a powder dump to save his gun. He also became Second Vice President of the New Rainbow Division.
A dated plea urges sanitation and rat control measures to wipe out brown rats. It counters black rats as ineffective and praises cement and metal storage, sealed bins, and rodent-proof buildings. Dr J N Hurty labels the rodent a pest and plague while urging continued swatting.
A family dinner Sunday at M. A. Rainbolt's home on South N street honored Urban Rainbolt of Vermont, on a ten day furlough from military service. Guests included PP. FL Rainbolt, Horace Rainbolt, and Frank Stonaker family members and sons Franklin and Howard.
S. S. Lappin preached to a full house at Heltonville Sunday afternoon. Six cars went out from Bedford loaded. A male quartet provided music. More rallies are planned for Mt. Pleasant May 18 Guthrie June 1 and Pop Corn June 8 as part of a county evangelistic campaign this fall. Rev. J W Wolfe from Orleans led services at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist church and returned home Monday. Marriage License Larkin Petts of Lafayette to Amy Terrell of Huron.
Mrs. O L Hackney of Oolitic died Friday night at 11:45 from a complication of diseases at age 26. She leaves her husband two children ages 6 and 4 her father Charles Blackburn a brother Clovis Blackburn and sister Lucille. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 pm at the Oolitic Baptist Church conducted by Elder Wallman of Bloomington with burial at Hopkins cemetery.
Alumni Banquet at Orleans featured the Orleans Orchestra providing music for the event. Olin Trogton, Leonard Trogdon, and Ale Hatfield traveled to Orleans Friday night, returned about 11 30, and a fine program and good time were reported.
A cabaret performer at a street carnival was arrested in Indianapolis on a grand larceny charge over a cape missing from the Myers hotel. Police traced the girl after a warrant was filed for Jane Doe, who had bought a ticket to Detroit and left town. The cape was reportedly located. Police planned to return her to face the charge if she did not pay expenses.
Heltonville schools held Friday night commencement in the Baptist church. Bedford Orchestra provided music as a large graduating class in common branches was reported the largest yet.
Bloomington's Seward machine shop, now at Eighth street and the Monon line, traces to a 1821 blacksmith site where a plow gained fame. The family-run business stayed in foundry work until 1907, handed down through generations and now operated by Fred Seward, son of the late William H. Seward. Residents W M Denniston and wife host nephew Clarence S Cayse with Sylvester and William Cayse of St. Louis, who arrived by train Sunday night. William Cayse traveled first, others followed by motor Monday night. Courier Journal rep F Morris is in town to prepare an earlier edition to hit streets at 5:00 am, with Erving Koetter named local agent. Mrs. Fred Prosser visited Mitchell for family reasons.
Mrs Haggy Chambers of Harrodsburg was found dead in her bed Sunday morning at age 65 after years of illness. Funeral services are set for Tuesday in Harrodsburg with Rev Calvin Bair in charge. Burial will follow in Harrodsburg cemetery. She was known to many local residents.
The Campbell Carnival Company departed Sunday around noon for a week in Vincennes. Rainy weather has cost the carnival about $30,000 this season, causing idle days in Vincennes and Louisville and reducing performances for two weeks in each location.
The family of Lillia M. Day and daughter Marte express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for support during illness and death. They acknowledge car donations singing comforting words Rev Toole Mr Day and floral offerings.
Miss Mary Louise Faubion of Heltonville hosted a Saturday night gathering May 106th for the Senior class. Attendees wore class colors purple and white. refreshments included cream and cake. Music by Miss Laura Ray complemented games and attire of three seniors Helen Woolery Lorene Glasgow and Mary Louise Faubion. Out of town guests hailed from Bedford Indianapolis Terre Haute Greencastle and Cincinnati.
David Hamilton Sr writes to The Watch On the Rhine praising Division Three for its actions in major battles. He notes Black Jack and key engagements at the Marne, Chateau-Thierry, St Mihiel, and Argonne, and salutes the Third Division for defending the Rhine occupation. He mentions his son Bobbie Hamilton serving as a Yank M P.
Mrs. Sallie Chesnut of Springville visits relatives here Tuesday. Mrs. Jesse Day of Newcastle, a former Bedford resident, visits homefolks for a few days. Mrs. Matt Lemon goes to Columbus Ohio for a Brotherhood convention. Mrs. C. H. Emery leaves Thursday for Ann Arbor to visit her son in college, attend a Mother’s Party and May festival.
Mrs Sarah E Williams widow died Saturday afternoon at 4 o clock in Stitchell Township Martin County from a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were held at Mt Olive with burial in the cemetery there.
Jane Doe, linked to a carnival outfit, was brought back from Indianapolis after being arrested on grand larceny charges for stealing a cape from Myers hotel. She had four dollars of the eleven needed for expenses. local friends raised the rest and she was allowed to depart for Detroit. She had toured with carnival companies and was involved with Wallace-Hagenbeck shows, including last year’s Gary wreck.
J T Robbins of 1611 22nd street reported he was drugged at a street carnival Saturday night. He lost about six dollars after a foul odor left him sick and unable to walk home. He was taken home after recovering from the illness.
C Fagaini of New York City was guest of honor at a Sunday dinner party at the Harry Donato home. A musical program by Mrs Jessie McWhirter and Miss Lillie Hartman followed with fruit ice cream and cake. Attendees included the Donatos, Curries, Hartmans, McWhirters, Mazzula family, Cuccinattis, and others. dancing and singing featured before C Fagaini’s departure for New York and Indianapolis trip companions.
Mr and Mrs W E Patton return from Washington County after the death of John Guthrie near Livonia. Guthrie 68 was a prominent county resident and former County Assessor. He leaves nine children. his wife died ten years earlier and he never remarried.
The Boyd school closed Friday with a large surprise dinner hosted by the pupils' parents. An afternoon program followed, enjoyed by all. Miss Winona Edgar served as teacher.
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