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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1915

Page

5

Pretty Wedding at Home of Marks Family

Beulah Marks and Sehuy Meddows wed at the Marks home south of the city in a lavender broadcloth gown with fur trimming. Rev. Doyle Radcliffe officiated as guests served sandwiches ice cream and coffee. The couple, both well liked, left for a Kentucky honeymoon and will live with the bride’s parents.

O. P. Marks Beulah Sehuyiet Mr. Meadows Black Diamond Mill Kentucky Mrs. Marks

Woman's Relief Corps Holds Large Friday Meeting

The Woman's Relief Corps held a large and enthusiastic Friday meeting with Mrs. Fess of Bloomington, district No. 3 inspector, present to inspect the work. A social hour followed with ice cream and Nabisco crackers served.

Woman's Relief Corps

Webster faces new indictment after disorderly house charge

George Webster, indicted on a disorderly house charge, disputed the newspaper account Friday. He was taken Saturday afternoon on another grand jury indictment charging him with running a blind tiger.

George Webster George

Mrs Noble Davis Leads Visit to Sister in Werren Haute

Mrs Noble Davis and her daughter Jeff traveled to Werren Haute Saturday morning to be with her sister Mrs Ertie Wade who is seriously ill after an appendectomy at St Anthony’s Hospital. Wade’s condition remained uncertain during the visit.

Noble Davis Werren Haute Ertie Wade

Election results show Republicans gain while Progressives collapse nationwide

The analysis notes Republican gains in 1914 elections, with Democratic losses less pronounced and Progressive vote shrunk so much that the party appears relegated to obscurity. It cites losses for Progressives in New York and Massachusetts, gains in Maryland and Kentucky, and warns of anti reform backlash and timing of referendums.

Washington People’s Party New York State Massachusetts Congress New York Wm. S. Bennett McCall Walsh Maryland Kentucky New Jersey Pennsylvania

Traffic Laws Campaign Ends with Arrests Possible

Officials conclude public education on the new traffic ordinance, emphasize strict enforcement. Key rules include keeping right of way for north south traffic, curbside stopping, mufflers and lights, and speed limits with fines up to 106 dollars and 30 days jail. A 60 member motor club pledges to aid enforcement and may appoint members as citizen police to report violations.

Motor Club Mayor Fields

Mrs Thomas Hughes Breaks Arm in Fall on North I Street

Mrs Thomas Hughes of East Sixteenth Street suffered a broken right arm Saturday night in a fall on North I Street. The fracture just above the elbow was set by Dr Mattox.

Thomas Hughes East Thomas Hughes Fast Sixteenth Street North I Street

Marriage of Dr. George Alexander to Miss Aida Parker

Announcement from W. S. Alexander notes the marriage of his son Dr. George Alexander to Miss Aida Parker in Guatemala Central America on October 27. George Alexander, formerly of Bedford, trained in Asheville and now serves as physician for a large mining company in Central America.

W. S. Alexander George Alexander Aida Parker Guatemala Central America Ashville N. C Alexander Miss Parker

Married by Justice Mao in Lawrence County

Robert Wilson of Lawrence county and Miss Truly Allen were united in marriage at 10 o clock Saturday morning by Justice Malott at his North J street office.

Robert Wilson Lawrence County Miss Truly Allen Justice Malott J Street

Policemen Hayes And McBride Suspended By Police Board

The police board suspended Policemen Hayes and McBride without pay after Friday hearings at City Hall. A final decision will come at the next city council meeting following their Thursday argument and blows at the police station.

Police Board Hayes McBride

Praise Of Captain Theodore Dillon In Canal Letters

Mrs. J. H. Underwood received letters from Governor and Mrs. Ralston during their Panama trip in July. They praise Captain Theodore Dillon, elder son of Mrs. Underwood, a U S Army captain at Gatun, as superintendent of the locks and responsible for every vessel passage amid the vast tolls and $25,000,000 canal constructions.

J. H. Underwood Ralston Panama San Francisco California Rairston Dillon Goethals Captain Dillon

Sudden Illness Strikes Miss Eddie Johnson in City

Miss Eddie Johnson daughter of Mrs. Caroline Capps living southeast of the city was taken ill Saturday in the Diamond Grocery area while with her mother. She required medical attention and was able to be taken home late Saturday afternoon.

Eddie Johnson Caroline Capps Diamond

Juvenile Custody Granted to Guardians for Dorothy Brazzle

Juvenile Judge Robert Mellen orders Dorothy Brazzle a thirteen year old girl placed in the custody of the Board of Children's Guardians on Saturday. The filing details the guardianship action and the legal authority directing care.

Dorothy Brazzle Board of Children’s Guardians Robert Mellen

Bedford High Seniors enjoy hay ride and wienie roast

Thirty five members of the Bedford High School senior class chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Montgomery rode to Carl Pearson's Mitchell Pike home where a wienie and marshmallow roast was held. The group lit by a large fire played games and shared stories before a wagon breakdown forced them to walk most of the return trip.

E. W. Montgomery Carl Pearson Mitchell Pike Pearson

Martinsville Stone Experts Assist Local Bank Building

F C Greve of Hoosier Cut Stone Company Bedford has overseen stone work on the First National bank and Martinsville Trust Company building. He, along with stone mason Charles Klink and engineer Harry Rowe, will travel to Evansville for a soldiers and sailors memorial contract award while remaining in Martinsville to finish painting and complete their contract work.

F. C. Greve Hoosier Cut Stone Company Bedford First National Bank Martinsville Trust Company Evansville Charles Klink Harry Rowe Greve Messrs Klink Rowe Martinsville

Culberson to Preach as New Bedford Pastor

Rev. Gerald Culberson begins as pastor of the First Christian Church in Bedford Indiana and will preach his initial sermons Sunday morning and night. He served nine years in Richmond Virginia where his ministry earned strong denomination support and his departure is noted with good wishes for happiness in the new field. His wife assisted him in Richmond as the city parts with them for Bedford.

Gerald Culberson First Christian Church Richmond Old Dominion Richmond Virginian Third Christian Church Bedford Indiana

Lemond denies move to Bedford from Gary

Ed Lemond clarifies a report that he plans to move back to Bedford from Gary. He says the report is incorrect and that he prefers Gary, where he is preparing to invest all his capital.

Ed Lemond Bedford Gary

Bedford Bride-to-Be Nelle St. Clair to Wed Bedford Man

Charles Kasch of Bedford and Miss Nelle St. Clair of Bloomington plan marriage this month. Kasch, a former Consoli dated Stone Co. employee, is engaged to Nelle St. Clair, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman St. Clair of West Fourth Street Bloomington World.

Charles Kasch Bedford Consolidated Stone Company Nelle St. Clair Sherman St. Clair West Fourth Street Bloomington World

Nitro glycerine scare recalls shoots at Loogootee

An American Glycerine Co. worker detected a leaking nitro glycerine load en route from Robinson to Lawrenceville risking a blast that could have shaken the country. The piece recalls Pap Snedeker, famed well shooter from Loogootee, who once carried guns of nitro in train and pockets and later worked in Kentucky where he was killed.

Robinson Lawrenceville Harry Michael American Glycerine Co Vincennes Loogootee Pap Snedeker Snedeker Seymour Shoals Walstine Q. Rogers Eli Wood Mr. Rogers Mitchell Messrs Rogers Kentucky

Hines Fined In Halloween Cruelty Case In Springville

Dell Martin and Walter Cassada of Springville were fined five dollars and costs for cruelty to animals in Justice Owens court after a Halloween incident. The pair had previously faced intoxication charges in Justice Malott's court. The case involved a horse and buggy taken from a public hitching rack and driven toward Oolitic, returning with the horse showing signs of hard driving. The rig belonged to William C. Hill.

Dell Martin Walter Cassada Springville

Purdue Indiana football game crowds and tour plans

Bloomington officials prepare for 12 000 spectators at the Purdue Indiana clash with new bleachers on Jordan field. A Bloomington Chamber of Commerce alumni committee will visit 35 central and southern Indiana towns to mobilize attendance and close businesses for the homecoming.

Jordan Field Bloomington Purdue Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Indiana Chamber of Commerce Bedford Ellettaville Stinesville Spencer Martinsville Williams Mitchell Nashville Smithville Salem Washington Gosport Columbus Shoals Vincennes Petersburg Needmore Paoli Sullivan Crawfordsville Brazil Orleans Carlisle Seymour Linton Jasonville Corydon New Albany Brownstown Worthington Evansville

Monon Train Delayed By Southbound Trailers

A Monon passenger train arriving from the south at 5 59 Friday night was half an hour late due to long trailers south blocking sidetrack access. The Monon line handles many trains and would run busier if a double track were available.

Monon

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Mrs Rev. Radcliff Was. Wade Campaign of Education Dr. Mattox George Alex Ander Justice Mao Hayes and Theodore Dillon The Bedford High School Bedford Bay Bride Wal Hallowe’en Purdue-Indiana Lis TRAI Will Exchange Short & Owen Ind J. W. Trainor Hamer & Smith North Side C. H. Emery 15Th K Streets Giasasa Uate
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