Grandparents Block Father's Effort to Recover Kids
Pern Kerr of Montreal and his mother arrived to claim son Griffith and daughter Elizabeth from the care of grandparents Mr and Mrs W S Holcombe. A temporary injunction was secured by Judge Swails to prevent removal, and the children were spirited away by car to a friend’s home after Kerr planned a reunion. The ongoing dispute follows the children refusing to leave the Holcombes who say they are best suited to raise them since their mother’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pern Kerr
Montreal
Canada
Griffith
Elizabeth
W. S. Holcombe
Coun
Seymour
Kerr
Mrs. Holcombe
West
Two Men Arrested in Street Dice Game Near Public Square
Police officers arrested Turner and Reed after finding a sidewalk dice game on fifteenth street near the public square. Court set for Monday at seven. both men pled not guilty and posted cash bonds while another man escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Square
Fifteenth Street
Purner
George Reed Reed
Cline
Wells
Turner
Reed
Romolo Grammartini Seeks Absolute Divorce In Indiana Suit
Romolo Grammartini and attorney R L Mellen filed a divorce complaint in Lawrence circuit court alleging adultery by Helen Grammartini. The brief filing states she is currently with a man in Indianapolis and seeks an absolute divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romolo Grammartini
R. L. Mellen
Lawrence
Helen Grammartini
Indianapolis
Voting of all improved as men praised for Fletcher building work
The men here, well known for their long work on the Fletcher building, are cited for improving turnout and participation in local voting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Knights of Columbus Excursion to Washington a Success
Knights of Columbus trip from Lagus an to Washington Sunday was well patronized with every coach full. The local Knights carried a large class to Washington while the Daughters of Isabella went to Loogootee for a class initiation. Ideal weather and a successful day overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Washington
Knights
Daughters of Isabella
Loogootee
Boy Bitten by Supposed Mad Dog Near Oolitic
Edward Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Arlie Jones, was bitten on the hip by a dog alleged to be mad while playing near his home in Oolitic. A two inch cut required treatment by Dr Ray. The dog's head was sent for examination and results awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oolitic
Edward Jones
Arlie Jones
Ray
Reese Jackson
Greencastle
Clyde Yokey
Laffayette
Cloverdale
Lumber Company
Monon
Jackson
Yokey
Menho
Memorial Services for E C Newland Post G A R and Auxiliary
Memorial day observances by the G A R Newland Post and the Women's Relief Corps at the church and hall featured a flag decor, a 12 piece orchestra, Rev J F O Haver on General Grant, and tributes to Grant alongside Civil War remembrances. The afternoon service included addresses by Col V V Williams and Rev M C Clark, with music from the Bedford male chorus and readings of old flag songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Newland Post
Woman’s Relief Corps
Methodist Church
J. F. O’haver
General Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
Caesar
Napoleon
Grant
Col
V. V. Williams
R. C. Cosner
J. D. Alexander
Indianapolis
Simpson B. Lowe
M. C. Clark
Bedford
J. B. Jones
W. M. Moore
Death notices and funeral for W. M. Blackburn
Mrs. Jack Baloch learns of her uncle W. M. Blackburn of Aurora Illinois death after gall stones and pneumonia. Grand Deputy for 34 years with K. and L. of H. services in Chicago and burial there. Four children survive with two to attend funeral in Spokane details follow. A river outing by a group of young men and their female guests on White River is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Baloch
W. M. Blackburn
Aurora
Ill
Blackburn
St. Charles Hospital
Spokane
Wash
Chicago
Fine Outing Delights Young Men and Girl Friends at River Picnic
A Sunday river picnic brings joy as young men host and entertain their girl friends with a delightful outdoor gathering. The event emphasizes companionship, scenic views, and shared snacks in a relaxed social setting.
Visits from Odon and Kansas City guests headline local social notes
Mrs Ed Saliday and children from Odon visited the Pace and Whitted families for several days and will travel to Springville. Miss Lucy Pierce of Kansas City stayed Friday night with Dr and Mrs Charles Rariden and continued to Providence Rhode Island for months before a European summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Saliday
Odon
Jesse Pace
Harley Whitted
Springville
Lucy Pierce
Kansas City
Charles Rariden
Providence, R. I
Europe
Marriage License for Elijah A. Taylor and Birdie Iola Harrell
Elijah A. Taylor and Birdie Iola Harrell obtained a marriage license. The couple appears set to wed in the near future per the filing records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah A. Taylor
Birdie Iola Harrell
Barrett Baxter Fined For Intoxication In Police Court
Barrett Baxter was fined one dollar plus costs in police court Monday after a charge of intoxication.
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Barrett Baxter
Edward Stone in Indianapolis in critical condition
Edward Stone, formerly of this city, lies at his home in Indianapolis in a serious condition with peritonitis. His sister Mrs. Henry Campbell was called to his bedside Saturday and returned home Sunday after he was reported slightly better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Stone
Indianapolis
Henry Campbell
Barn Burns In De Street Fire At Hirscher Property
A barn on South H street owned by George Hirscher was destroyed by fire. Fire crews battled the flames but the structure burned completely with no immediate injuries reported. Damages were estimated at a substantial amount pending inspection.
Monan Fifty Pair Cable Burned In Barn Fire
A small barn owned by George Hirscher at 21st and H streets burned Sunday at 1 30 am. A fifty pair telephone cable was destroyed. Neighboring barn owned by Mrs Driscoll suffered minor damage. Loss to Hirscher barn about 200 with 50 insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hirscher
H Streets
Driscoll
Hirscher
West Baden Grays Defeat Athletics In Sloppy Contest
West Baden Grays beat the Athletics 8 to 6 at Athletic Park with costly errors and a late surge. Key moments include Keppley’s home run for the Athletics and multiple misplays that swung the game in favor of West Baden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Athletics
Athletic Park
West Baden Grays
Bunn
Fletcher
Lewis
Keppley
Trueblood
Denny
Perrine
Akers
Gass
West Baden
Russell
McGarry
Wagener
Waggner
Bowman
Lemon
Cox
Hardy
Pletcher
Bann
Waggher
Tewis
Baccalaureate Services Held at First Methodist Church
The Senior Class of BHS filled First Methodist Church for a crowded baccalaureate evening. Louis Martin and Helen Gibson performed music, Rev. A E Dubber delivered the discourse, and Rev. J F O'Haver offered remarks praised as hopeful and well delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
Louis Martin
Helen Gibson
A. E. Dubber
Heine
J. F. O’haver
Leatherwood May Basket Meeting Brings Joyful Gathering
Leatherwood church hosts its annual May basket meeting with sunny weather, a steady stream of visitors, sermons by Rev Sellars of Heltonville, and a noon picnic dinner spread on cloths as old friends and new generations mingle during a day of worship and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Sol
Leatherwood Church
Leatherwood
Sellars
Heltonville
First Baptist Bedford Opposes Saloon in City
The church presents a resolution declaring unequivocal opposition to the saloon, calling it a menace to society and city interests, and pledging protest and action to keep the city clean. It invites cooperation from other churches and citizens to oppose the saloon business.
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First Baptist Church of
Bedford
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E. C. Newland Post
G. A. R. and
Gen. Grant
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Aurora, Ill
White River
Messrs
von Graham
John Holmes
Clifford Dean
Roger Pearson
Henry Rariden
Charles Johnson
Roy Trueblood
Harry Blackwell
Carl Mitchell
Lowell Boyd
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Daisy Dickson
Helen Dickson
Wilma Harris
Freida Bickenhauser
Mattie Sears
Zaleme Johnson
Madge Kimbrell
Josephine Mitchell
Fannie Wallheiser
Edstone
Gondstio
South
H Street
Monan
F. B. Otis
Lorene
Elza Knight
South, H Street
Thomas Holland
J. "A. Rowe
West 16Th Street
Murdock
Blackwell Drug Store
City Hospital
Bloomington
Baden
Wagner
Lemons
Struble
Wes Baden
Buon
Metcher
Lalls
Verrine
First Methodist Church
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