Peace rumors baseless says United Press
Berlin reports peace rumors are absolutely without any foundation and dismissed by reliable sources cited by United Press.
05 Nov 1915
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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1915
Page
1
Berlin reports peace rumors are absolutely without any foundation and dismissed by reliable sources cited by United Press.
The Greek Parliament passed a vote of no confidence in the Zaimis Cabinet and resigned. The Venezelos war party had long threatened to overthrow the administration, and Parliament approved the move by a landslide vote of 1147 to 114.
Fire at Moores Hill College in Indiana damaged buildings late today starting from a defective flue. Moore Hall burned completely while the Carnegie building escaped. the blaze caused about 20000 dollars in losses as students alerted forty others and helped evacuate.
Muncie Ind. Nov 4 fire of unknown origin totally destroyed the business district of Redkey. The loss is $100000 and the town was practically unprotected by firefighting apparatus.
County Coroner Oliver McLachlan of Oelitic fell seriously ill Thursday morning while in the city. He received care from a local physician and was sent home in a critical state believed to be a diabetic complication. Washington C. Cook of Coxton acquired J. T. Flynn's big dry goods store and property in Dugger. Flynn took Cook’s 246 acre Coxton farm. The deal, made by Duncan & Zollman, accompanies Mrs. Thomas Gipson and daughter visiting Bloomington to see Mrs. Gipson’s daughter, Mrs. Fred Johnson. John Allen of Heltonville was in the city Thursday.
The Brazil Daily Times declares a return to Republican principles after two years of Progressive alignment. The editorial says the third party props up the Democratic organization and no longer serves the paper’s goals.
Frank Reed Jr and Fred B Otis heard the Barrere Ensemble in the Men s Gym at Indiana University Wednesday night. George Barrere, leader of the company, is a peerless flutist. The troupe included two oboes two clarinets two horns and two bassoons all French artists delivering unique high class entertainment.
Oscar Pleasant, brother of policeman Sherman Pleasant, died suddenly in the city. The unexpected death prompts local authorities to investigate the cause and notify relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Rev Gerald Culberson and his family arrived from Richmond Virginia to assume the First Christian Church pastorate in Mitchell Indiana. Congregation welcomed them. Culberson previously led the Third Christian Church in Richmond and will start in Bedford Indiana in November.
A jury returns a quick verdict finding William Compton guilty in the case accusing him of visiting a gaming room. The decision marks the conclusion of a trial that drew attention to legal restrictions on gambling venues.
The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Charles Andersons home near Washington Avenue for an all day session with a noon dinner. An afternoon carpet rag rugging activity followed and the next meeting is set for Wednesday November 10 with Mrs. Hovey Lawrence near Washington Avenue.
Misses Vivian Taylor and Florence Walker are visiting friends in Orleans, enjoying a brief social detour during their travels.
Ephriam Stanford of Mitchell acquires Dee Ray's half in Hartman Hardware Company and two houses. The deal closes Wednesday and exchanges Dee Ray's stake for a 180 acre Bono township farm owned by Stanford. The transaction includes full transfer of property and interests.
William and James Richardson, young sons of Mr and Mrs Fred Richardson of Portland Addition, are seriously ill with whooping cough.
Thursday morning at 10 30 the Byers family discovered their house was ablaze two miles south of Heltonville. James Byers was away when the fire broke out and only a bed quilt and a pillow were saved. The blaze, uninsured, endangered a sick child as neighbors fought to save the structure and nearby woods fueled by burning shingles.
Eight cases in which a visiting gaming room is charged are scheduled for November 10, TORPHY CASE. Local court records show defendants facing hearings on this docket with details limited to case numbers and charges.
The eight men Minderson Szczepansky Megaya Long Sanders Hatfield McDonald and Williams charged with visiting a gaming room have trial postponed to Wednesday evening Nov 10 at 7 o'clock due to absence of witnesses. They will be tried before a jury. Raymond Torphy charged with visiting a gaming room will be tried separately and has no trial date yet.
At the First Methodist Episcopal church revival services Rev Baliff of the Free Methodist church and Captain Henderson of the Salvation Army participated. About 100 prayed in morning meetings and a young lady joined the church after professing conversion. Tonight Dr Lenig will speak on Invitations to Salvation. Friday cottage sessions were held at multiple homes across streets including 527 street 18038 O street and 1821 U street.
Miss May Brooks is honored at a Tri Kappa dinner party hosted by Miss Mary Mahaffie in her home on N Street. The event doubles as a prenup shower with pink and white decor, a crystal table centerpiece, and gifts for the bride elect, who will wed Dr. Roland K. Wynne of Washington, D. C., next Tuesday.
Indiana author Mrs Viola Parks Edwards, author of Soul of Tarsus, will lecture on Indiana November 15 at a local church under the auspices of the Ladies of the Round Table. The talk aims to honor the state's centennial and educate school children about Hoosier history.
Verne Trueblood of Bedford wed Amy Litzler of Lawrence County per notice. In a separate item, seven year old Dale Butterfield of 607 North A Street contracted diphtheria and a local physician treated him after illness was reported.
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