Bedford and vicinity social and military news
Local residents return from Fort Ritner and attend court in Guthrie and Bedford. Visits include Miss Bertha McGinnis in Indianapolis and Mrs. Taylor Byers in Perry township. G.A.R. and W.R.C. members attend the Indiana State Encampment. soldiers and veterans travel to the Capital. Funeral attendance noted for Mrs. Fred Benzel. Manila bound airmen send cigars to family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha McGinnis
Indianapolis
Taylor Byers
Perry Township
Indianapolis visits and local notices from May items
Joe Skerd and Edward Welker attended events in Indianapolis and local discussions note movements of residents. A new store on 15th street should open June 1, while Miss Lena Henderson and Miss Ollie Biddinger called at the MAIL office. Decoration Day plans and mill staff roles are also recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Benzel
15Th Street
I T
Lena Henderson
Ollie Biddinger
Heltonville
Miss Biddinger
Town Journal Roundup of Residents and Local Events
Willard Sherrill of Pinhook and Martin A. Burton from Mitchell were in town Friday and Tuesday. Measles hit Seph Hail of North M Street. Wool and brick shipments, mill and building activity populate the scene as residents, visitors, and officials move through daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Sherrill
Pinhook
Seph
North M Street
Enumeration of Lawrence County School Children by Township
A historical dataset lists males and females by township in Lawrence County. Entries include Pleasant Run with 416 individuals and Berry and Valley areas with partial totals, noting names such as Marshall and references to nawswick and Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Femal
Ee Marshall
Pleasant Run
Berry
Ice Valley
Mitchell
Miss Zoe Franklin Dies After Brief Illness Funeral Wednesday
Miss Zoe Franklin died Monday night at seven. The funeral was from the residence at three o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The body lay in state from ten until the services, and the casket was closed. Burial took place at Green Hill cemetery. Services at the residence were led by Hid. J. W. Newland and Rev. A. M. Irvine. Washington Herald columnist laments gambling in the city and criticizes officials for tolerating dens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Benzel
el Jettsville
Bedford
John Haase
William Benzel
Harry Krenke
Wm. J. Benzel
Henrietta Haase
Mena Benzel
Charles Ragsdale
Zoe Franklin
Green Hill Cemetery
Hid. J. W. Newland
Rev
A. M. I[rvine
Local town notes show residents moving, visiting, and work updates
Numerous residents from Odon and Owensburg are listed in town Tuesday with reports of new jobs roof work and travel. Notables include August Benkhe at Sherwood's store John V Strout training a Mexican pony and Col V V Williams joining Indianapolis trips. Smallpox case improves and gas prospecting begins in Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Dell
Odon
A. A. Lister
Jstreet
Indiana Stone Quarry owner leads firm at Reid's Station
State vs George DeFord ended with a hung jury on assault with intent to kill. jury convicted assault and battery but split on fines. judge set $50 and costs. Glover fatal railroad accident suit reversed for new trial. prior verdict awarded $4,500. Bedford Premier band opened season with open air concert in Courthouse park listing musicians and director. public urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George DeFord
Thomas Pierce
Martin
Bedford
Courthouse Park
W. E. Cannedy
W.E. Lattimer
Wim. N. Ubney
H. D. Martin
Fred Bowden
W. Brown
Hite
W. C. Cornwell
Frank Reed
Alo Cornet
Vance Offutt
Ols
Robert Waterbury
Fred Hackleman
Geo. W. McFall
Joe L. Glover
Jack Palmer
Circuit Court Notes Highlight Local Law Proceedings
Oliver M. Cosner admitted to the Lawrence County Bar. Many cases set or continued including Tinsley vs Williams on attachment. Grand Jury empaneled with Ira Anderson as Foreman and Capt. Geo. J. Brown as Bailiff. Noah Taylor sentenced to Reform School. Several trials postponed due to a key witness’s illness. Defendants win in Jackson vs Retta Deckard. damages set at 85 dollars for the defendant. Hinkle vs Hugh McLean Lumber Company settled after injury. Abe Jacobson et al. vs Retta Deckard on trial. Jacobson recounts town canvassing for pictures and a later board bill dispute. Harvey S. Dixon sues Board of Commissioners over road supervision funds. judgment for the Board. Clark et al. vs Todd et al. decided for defendants on deed dispute involving elderly sustainment. John B. Elam of Indianapolis present as counsel in multiple cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Jacobson
Total Solar Eclipse To Darken North America
Preparations are made worldwide for the May 28 total solar eclipse visible across North America. In Bedford the sun will show only a thin crescent at greatest obscuration, yet daylight will continue. The total eclipse path crosses Mississippi Alabama Georgia Virginia and the Carolinas with five hours twenty three minutes of dimmed sun and a maximum totality of one minute forty four seconds. An alleyway has been opened between 8th and 9th streets running east and west from Lincoln Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American
Bedford
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Virginia
Carolinas
8Th
9Th Streets
Lincoln Avenue
Local residents and visitors noted in Seymour column
Ashcraft repaints store while Miss Edith Garrison visits from Lyons. Many residents listed: Mary Dean from Indianapolis returns. Mrs Sears, Mrs Fyffe, Hulse improving from fever. repairs on homes and stores by McDaniel, Grigsby, Underwood, and Reed. Political candidate Armstrong in town. medical visits to doctors. several trips to nearby towns for business. A birth reported for Opal Armstrong family. restorative travel noted for Sherwood and Freeland.
Opitsah Tribe Plans Memorial Graves Day
The Opitsah Tribe No. 183 will decorate graves Sunday May 20 at 2 pm with visiting brothers and D of P sisters invited. All are urged to bring flowers. John Mitchell Sachem Harris C of R. The Bayne saw mill moves from Bloomington near Monon tracks Eleventh Street to Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawswick Lodge I. 0. O. F
Opitsah Tribe
The
D of P
John Mitchell
Sachem
Tros. Harris
Bayne
Eleventh Street
Bedford
Bloomington
Mr. Bayne
Greencastle
Cloverdale
Ellettsville
Lawrence County
Mrs Colglazier Sought After Escape From Home
Mrs Colglazier of Silverville was brought for lunacy examination but returned home awaiting the lunacy commissioners. Dr Hunter reported delay due to measles in a child. Dr Hornacker arrived and says she escaped yesterday and is missing. clothing found in the woods suggesting self harm.
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East Side Square
Bedford, Indiana
Dinkelspiel Bros
Louis Mayer
N. B
HUB Shoe Store
West Side Square
G. M. Foster
Hamer & Day
Northeast Corner Square
J.T. Stipp
Fort Ritner
Judge Emerson Short
Bloomfield
Newt Sears
Candy
Linton
James Sallee
Guthrie Township
L. M. Chess
Bono Township
Howard Fields
Owensburg
Squire Jully
Elmer E. Hastings
Washington
J. D. Alexander
George Wilkinson
Red Cross
Here
Mabel Herbert Grayson
S. A. Snyder
H. H. Walls
Harry Huff
Uncle Sam
Manila
J. W. Huff
John
Havana
Joe Skerd
Indian Springs
City
John Accam
Will Courtney
Elnora
John B. Glover
Lon Holton
Harvey Manning
Iit Seigel
A. D. Hinshaw
Williams
Tom Nugent
Elmore Township
Daviess County
Edward J. Welker
Varnon Journal
E. A. Powell
Brooks Oil Company
Powell
James Edward
Charles W
Anna A. Wilson
19Th
E Streets
George Bates
McLean’s Mill
Bates
Will Gilmore
I. G& Ade WS
Martin A. Burton
Miss Lillie Wires
Webb
Trade Palace
Watt Henderson
E. K. Dye
North Street
Atchison
Enoch Rickman
Mrs. Li. A. Morgan
Orleans
Hodge & Wails
I Street
North O Street
Williams & McDaniel
J. E. Childs
Clara
Seymour
Robert W. Carter
Della Frances
Jones
George W. Miller
Jane Irwin
Jim Jones
Hub
Jim
John Edmonson
M. B. Culter Post
Albert Leudtke
Ft. Ritner
Vermillion County
Peter Fillion
R. C. Houston
Louisa Houston
Marion
Ind
David
Robert Reed
Washington Herald
August Benkhe
Sherwood
James Williams
7Th Street
Andy Fine
James Sargeant
Will Russell
English
L. A. Morgan
Emanuel Sears
West 13Th Street
Buckskin Bill
Wm. A. Wilson
Marion Taylor
Jennie Hulse
Clarence
George P. Smith
Louisville
Joe Columbus
East 16Th Street
F. S. Hunter
St. Ritner
Col
V. V. Williams
James Small
Valparaiso
Christian Church
Robert E. Newland
Spiceland
John V. Strout
William Slimp
Christopher Smith
Skimmer Strout
St. Louis
Missouri Car and Foundry Works
Geo. P. Smith
Lillian Bailey
Addie Quackenbush
Fayetteville
Tom Tumey
Avoca
Hoosier
Harry Scott
Mrs
Fred Strout
Louisa
Mrs. L. ©. Gilchrist
Edward BE. Erwin
Laura A. Cooper
W. M. Dobbins
Cash Dobbins
Morris Mayer
Olive Dunn
Guthrie
John Cobb
Martin County
Pension Board
Charles R. Gowen
Frank Collyer
Homer Guthrie
H. C. Moorman
A. M. E. Church
George McBride
Williams Hotel
Peter Oliphant
Benna Vista
Leonard Boyd
Goldie Scott
Harry Accam
Bethany
W. Va
A. Standiford
Belt Shops
Hudson
North I Street
Flor Hiles
Campbellsburg
EB. E. Trueblood
N. E. Strout & Son
C. E. Asbury
Oolitic
W. E Russell
Bedford M. BE
James Toon
John Harsh
Joseph
Joe
Nicholas M. Goodlett
E. B Thornton
Evansville
BH. H. Beever
Drs
Braxton
Geo. W. House
Chicago
J. W. Carr
Anderson
Albert Ashcraft
Carr
Anderson City
Lou Holton
I. N. Glover
George Fyffee
Lafe Fyffee
S.1
S. L. Todd
U. B
Columbus
W.W. P. Hargitt
Emma Hunter
Wyoming
Ohio
Hamilton
Bureau of Animal Industry
State Boards of Agricuture
State Agricultural Colleges and Experimental Stations
City Boards of Health
Dr. Burnham
V. C
U.S
E. Grigsby
Lincoln Ave
Miller
Fessler
Marion County
Gen. Harrison
Elam
Indiana
Reid's Station
William D. Glover
Hallowell
Dark Hollow
Greene County
Chicago, Etc
Railroad Company
Glover
Greene C. C
Monks
Salo
Circuit Court Notes
Oliver M. Cosner
Thomas Tinsley
Pete Williams
Ira Anderson
Geo. J. Brown
Noah Taylor
Yockey
Dobbins
Geo. W. Hudson
Jackson Vs. Retta Deckard
David D. Hinkle
Hugh McLean Lumber Company
Harvey S. Dixon
Board of Commissioners
Martin Monday
Crooke
T. J. Brooks
Clark
John B. Elam
Hinkle
MONON
H. P. Radley
Gen’l Agt
A. Ashcraft
Edith Garrison
Lyons
Mary Dean
Cyrus Blackburn
M Street
Mitchell Tribune
George W. McDaniel
W. A. Baker and Family
J. H. Underwood
Georgia Hulse
George Underwood
Joe Martin
Harry Nightengale
U. S. Railroad
Thomas H. Taylor
North H Street
I. B. Grigsby
Taylor McGuire
Charley Reid
Aldo Hindman
Prudential Insurance Company
Frank Humston
Monticello
W. P. Elliott
John Owens
Standard Oil Co
S. I
Opel Armstrong
Indian Creek Township
Frank Ellers
A. W. Hyatt
J. E. Anerson
Seymour Republican
J. McDonald Huff
Hamilton Stillson
Seattle
Bert Baker
Zelma
Mike Connard
Dr. Sherwood
Bud Stiop
J. T. Freeland
Peter Williams
Fred Owens
Lafayette
Roscoe McKnight
D. B. Guthrie
Opal Armstrong
Springville
Cr. Bardseil
Columbian Relief Fund Association of Indianapolis
Bedford National Bank
John R. Walsh
T. O. Daggy
Luimber
Dimension Lumber
Ugh Melean & Co
Opera House
R.R. Braxton
H. H. Braxton
D.D
Geo. W. Hay
Wilson’s Bargain Store
Frank
Cosner
Postoffice
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