Secretly Married Couple Honored at Welcome Home
Mr and Mrs Harry Owens celebrated their return from service with a Sunday evening reception at their West Sixteenth street home. A young friends’ show of rice and flowers highlighted the surprise welcome recalling their marriage in Louisville on June 25 1917 while he was on furlough and later announced at the Albany Banquet. The couple's Navy and Marine service history was noted as guests toured decorated rooms and enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Owens
No. 9
Louisville
Owens
Webb
West Sixteenth Street
U.S. Navy Hospital Corps
Marine First Area Corps
Owen
Che
Married in Huron Miss Amy Tergret and Mr Larkin Potts
Miss Amy Tergret and Mr Larkin Potts were joined in marriage in Huron. The ceremony united two local residents in a formal vows ceremony.
Married couple Larkin Potts and Anss Terres in Lafayette area
Larkin Potts of Lafayette and Anss Azy Terres of Haron wed Monday afternoon in the city. The ceremony was conducted by Tastica FL. Smith at his office on East Side square. Potts works as foreman in the Monon shops at Lafayette. After the wedding they left for French Lick and will return to Lafayette to establish their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larkin Potts
Lafayette
Anss Azy Terres
Haron
Tastica FL. Smith
East Side Square
Potis
Monon
French Lick
Dudley Wykoff in Service to Uncle Sam
Belated Mother's Day note from Mrs B. 8. Wykoff reports Budley Wykoff has joined the U S Navy, after earlier failed attempts in Indianapolis and Chicago due to teeth and feet. He now serves in Company 42 Barracks 933 Camp Farragut Great Lakes Ill. and is proud to wear the colors. Opal wants to Bloomington Saturday to visit son George H. Ferguson's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wykoff
Budley Wykoff
U. S Navy
B. OH. S
Bnd
Indianapolis
Chicago
Uncle Sam
Barracks
Camp Farragut
Great Laker
Opal
Bloomington
George H. Ferguson
Death of Rella Evans in tuberculosis at sister's home
Rella M Evans aged 15 died Tuesday forenoon at the home of her sister Mrs Olver Wagoner 11th street after several months illness from tuberculosis. She was daughter of William F Evans and survived by her father two brothers and one sister. Short services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 by Rev Gilkinson. Burial followed at Shiloh cemetery with Rev Leach officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rella M. Evans
Olver Wagoner
11Th Street
William F. Evans
Farher
Oie
Gilkinson
Shiloh
Rev. Leach
Physical Education Will Have More At tention in Bedford Schools Next Year
Prof. George S. Schlafer of Indiana University Extension Division demonstrated physical education methods in Bedford schools. He addressed grade and junior high teachers on the topic after school. Bedford schools already emphasize supervised play and girls physical culture, with plans to expand next year and hold public demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Schlafer
Indiana University
Seymour Seeks Enlarge to Move From Fifth to Fourth Class
Seymour officials study extending city limits to gain population for a 1920 census trigger. A council committee weighs costs and benefits of annexing suburbs including Woodstock in Redding and potential double taxation. Tax rates and school district issues loom as township boundaries clash with city plans. Township trustee Tyman Grubesx consults city authorities to decide next steps.
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Seymour
Woodstock
Redding Township
Jackson Township
Woodstock Ig
Jackson
Redding
Tyman Grubesx
Parmhker
Robbery at Dugger General Store Strikes Hopkins & Co
Thieves entered the W. P. Hopkins & Co general store in Dugger by prying open a back door Monday night. They ransacked the shop in search of money and stole a quantity of goods before escaping, apparently using an automobile for the getaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hopkins & Co
Bedford Limestone Set for Sunday Clash with Brownstown Bail Team
Reports from Brownstown indicate a strong bail team will challenge the Bedford Limestone squad Sunday. The anticipated matchup underscores a tough test for Bedford Limestone as they prepare to face the Brownstown aggregation.
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Brownstown
Delbert Stephenson Arrives After War Prisoner Return
The only Lawrence County boy captured by Germans, Delbert Stephenson, has been in the United States for two weeks. He landed in Philadelphia, went to Camp Mills New Jersey, and is likely at Camp Taylor awaiting muster out. He left the city for Camp Taylor in March 1918 and was sent overseas soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Stephenson
Lawrence County
States
Philadelphia
Camp Mills
N. J
Camp Taylor
Blooming ton flutes and tours feature Howard Tourner
Howard Tourner a Bloomington businessman returns from Louisville and Bowling Green where he joined the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for May festivals. He performed solo in Hayden s The Creation and played obligato for soprano Olive Kline. Florence True and Marguerite Ochs were Bedford guests Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Tourner
Bloomington
Louisville
Bowling Green
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Hayden
New York
Olive Kline
Bloomington Telephone
Misa Florence True
Marguerite Ochs
Bedford Friends
Orleang Progress Examiner
Dayes Funeral Held At First Methodist Church
Funeral services for Miss Chica Day were held Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist church with Rev. R. H. Toole officiating. The burial took place at Green Hill. Out of town mourners included Mrs. Jesse Day of Newcastle and Mrs. Clarence Clark of Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Misa
R. H. Toole
Vada Carter
Cleon Gardner
Ralph Smith
Fred Sears
Isle of Somewhere
Ida Clark
Elsie Bowden
Mabel Griffin
Mary Gresham
Edith Pyeman
Anna Tyree
Green Hill
Jesse Day
Newcastle
Clarence Clark
Terre Haute
Bessie Gillett
Mitchell
Lucy Stevens
Orleans
Pit Near Martinsville To Be Opened On Large Scale
Bloomington men plan a large scale opening of a ghavel pit near Martinsville. The project aims to expand quarrying operations and provide new employment opportunities in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Johnson Showers Co to Build $100000 Gravel Plant Near Martinsville
The Johnson Showers Co of Bloomington gains forty acres of gravel land three miles north of Martinsville along the Pennsylvania Railroad, on sale by David Johnson. Founders Harry Johnson and Edward Showers plan a $100,000 plant with latest machinery, drying furnaces, cement mixing, and graded gravel for roofing and trade. Work starts once a switch is laid. Experts say the gravel is the cleanest and best in the state for its intended use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson-Showers Co
Bloomneton
Martinsville
Pennsylvania Railroad
David Johnson
Harry Johnson
Chicago & Bloomington Stone Co
Edward Showers
Showers Bros. Co
Bloomington
Showers
Pennsylvania
Relatives of Soldiers Transferred Within Europe News
Relatives of Elmer Benzel and Norman Wader with the 318 Engineers report letters stating their transfer from France to Aldegund Germany near the Moselle with the Army of Occupation. They are comfortably housed and enjoying Easter while Toole and sons visit Boonville relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Benzel
Norman W&der
France
Aldegund
Germany
Moselle
Chamber Of Commerce To Help Boom Bedford Town
The annual Chamber of Commerce meeting in the court room discussed hotel issues and nominations for three year terms on the board. Five candidates were named for five open seats and ballots will be mailed to members with return due by 7 p.m. Friday May 16. A Bedford hotel problem prompted a committee to investigate and a furniture plant branch site was sought. Also notices of the Lawrence County Board of Review set June 2 in the county courthouse to review assessments and tax equalization for forty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Court Room
WE. Clark
W. E. McCormick
A. J. Fields
C. M. Lemon
F. R.allen
PF. R. Allen
C. M. Lemoo
W. L. Clark
R.I. Beddoe
Clay Duncan
Hershel Moore
C. H. Benzel
Ollie Henderson
Stanley
Chrisler
WW. H. Cosner
Official OAD Meeting At Rev Hays Home
The official board of the Oolitic Methodist church held their monthly business meeting at the home of Rev. Ralph Hays Monday night. Attendees from Oolitic included Walter Fox Oliver Eastridge Mrs John Defora Mr and Mrs Fernando Deford and several couples. Charles Schafer a Monon trainman left for a six month leave for Colorado Springs to seek health relief. A bracelet watch sale was advertised as the largest line ever brought to Bedford. A son named Robert to Mr and Mrs Harry Gaines of Washington Avenue was reported.
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Oolitic Methodist Church
Ralph Hays
Oolitic
Walter Fox
Oliver Eastridge
John Defora
Fernando Deford
Chas. Gobat
Lee. Douthitt
Karl Stultz
Charles Schafer
Monon
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Schafer
Notice of Administration for Melvine K. Davis Estate
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Alexander M. Davis as Administrator of the estate of Melvine K. Davis deceased. The estate is believed to be solvent. Robert L. Melen serves as Attorney. Maylow3ec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
Melvine K. Davis
Alexander M. Davis
Robert L. Melen
Sallie E. Easton
Estate of Sallie E Easton Demands Administrator
Estate of Sallie E Easton names Allen Easton as administrator with W E Clark attorney. M2tée
Bedford and Heltonville Road Contractor Seeks Release
W E Hendricks the road contractor filed in the Auditor's Office of Lawrence County Indiana a petition to be released from the Bedford and Heltonville Road contract to receive the remaining balance and release of bondsmen. The petition will be heard June 3, 1919, by the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners at the Bedford Court House. R L Mellen attorney.
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Bedford and Heltonville Road
Lawrence County
Indiana
Auditor's Office
Board of Commissioners
Bedford
Heltonville
W. E. Hendricks
R. L. Mellen
Op Crear Springs
Clear Springs
Said County
Samson M. Bever
Auditor’s Office
Board of Commissioners of
Bedford and Fayetteville
Shawswick Township
Tawrence County
Earl G. Short
Notice of Bridge Bids for Salt Creek Crossing
The Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 1 PM Tuesday June 3 1919 to erect a bridge across Salt Creek at Harrell Ford in Marshall township. Bids must include county materials usage and bond equal to bid with two freehold sureties or bonding company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Creek
Marshall Township
Board of Commissioners
Auditor's Office
State of
Indiana
Notice of Filing Gravel Road Petition in Guthrie Township
Residents and taxpayers of Guthrie Township Lawrence County Indiana are notified a petition for a gravel road has been filed. The petition seeks grading and graveling along a route starting 15 feet from the Leesville and Coxs Ferry Road, extending southwest to the Shawswick Township line about three miles. The Board of Commissioners will hear the petition on June 3 1919. Signed B B Harris E E Rosenbaum et al. Board of Commissioners. William M Denniston Auditor. Maw2e
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. William‘ M. Denniston
Lawrence County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Said County
Guthrie Township
State of
Guthrie
Leesville
Cox’s Ferry
Leesville and
Pimhook
Shawswick Township
William M. Denniston
Notice to Contractors for Gravel Roads in Lawrence County Indiana
Notice to contractors in Lawrence County Indiana invites sealed bids by June 3 1919 for gravel or macadamized roads Indian Creek Township Fayetteville and Coxton Road No 2 Walker Lewis Road A Burton Pickens Road in Marion Township A bond of twice bid amount required and bids to Whi M Denniston Auditor Copies available on application Right to reject all bids reserved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Lawrence County
Indiana
Towit
Indian Creek Township
Fayetteville and
Coxton
Burton-Pickens
Marion Township
Whi. M. Dennis‘ton
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Miss Amy Ter
Gret and
Mr. Larkin Potts
Huron
Dudley ~Wykoff
Bedford Schools
Prof
Schlafer
Ransage Store
UBGER
Othong Ten
Bloomington Mas
Eupert
Hunehal
Ghavel
Toole
Master Vesey
Carl M. Toole
Overseas
Selatives
Boonville
Wayr- Tick Courtty
H.P. Pearson
C. W. Duncan
J. R. Black
Bedforda
Lawrence County Board OF Review
County Board of Review
State of Indiana
Court House
General Assembly
Board of Review
B. S.J
OAD
Ss. E. Anderson
Othe
Harry
Gaines
Washington
Avenue
Robert Tmery
Allen Easton
W. E. Clark
Fayetteville Road
Lawrence County, Ind
D. J. Holland
M. D. Bedford National Bank
Lawrence ‘County
D. m
John A. Wicker
B. B. Harris
E. E. Rosenbaum
Et al
TL. S.jim. M. Denniston
Mowse
Walls & Walls and Real Estate Loans Insurance
Hodge & Walls
Cc. H. Emery
BF Ein
15Th
K Streets
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