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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1908

Page

3

Harris and Hartman wed at Christian church parsonage

Miss Sylvia Harris and Mr Clarence Hartman were married at 3 oclock Wednesday at the Christian church parsonage with Rev Melvin Putnam officiating. Attendants were Miss Pearl Montgomery and Miss Will Gorman, cousins of the bride. They planned a secret wedding before leaving Bedford for a wedding trip to Seymour, Indianapolis and other points. They will reside with the bride’s parents, Mr and Mrs Robert Harris, South I street, this winter.

Sylvia Harris Clarence Hartman Christian Church Parsonage Melvin Putnam Will Gorman Pearl Montgomery Seymour Indianapolis Bedford Robert Harris South I Street

Springfield School Exam Results Highlight 1846 1905 Tenth Week

The report covers eighth and ninth grade math exams using questions from Springfield schools in 1846 and 1905. Average pupil score reached 76.5 with steady results. attendance shown at 94.9 percent and 1487 to 16238 figures for enrolled and present across weeks.

Fagan Springfield Mass

Local notices and court proceeding items

Marriage license issued to William Lucas and Sadie Leather man. A birth is recorded for a daughter to Mr and Mrs G I Papplewell of Sixth and Lincoln streets. The case of clothier Charles McCarrell charged with attempting to buy a vote is set for trial next Monday in Justice Owens Court. George Smith and his wife of Harrodsburg plan to move to Great Falls Montana to join their son Charles at an implement firm, with a Boone county visit before departure.

Charles McCarrell Geo. O. Iseminger George Smith Harrodsburg Great Falls Montana Charles Boone County H. EB. Pittman

Lawrence County Funds On Hand October 31 Bank Deposits Listed

Auditor Owens reports Lawrence county held 197700 in public funds on October 31 with 218.58 interest paid. Five county depositories were listed with their respective on hand or deposited balances.

Owens Lawrence County

Overcoat Presented to Veteran Dick Fisher by Local G A R

Rickard Fisher known as Dick Fisher, a respected soldier citizen, received a handsome overcoat on Wednesday from members of the C. E. Newland Post G A R and other old soldiers as a birthday surprise. He appreciated the thoughtful gift from his comrades.

the Mail Richard Fisher Rickard Dick’’) Fisher C. E. Newland Post

Depot Robbery at Local Station Stolen $15.40

The B. and O. S-W. depot in Browns town was robbed last Friday night. Entry gained through a window, robbers reached the cash box and escaped with $15.40. Suspected as home talent, a railroad detective was dispatched to pursue the case.

Brownstown

Democratic Leader Gus Weyerbacher Dies After Illness

Gus Weyerbacher, prominent Bedford and Lawrence county Democrat, died Tuesday in Bedford after an operation for appendicitis and related complications. Born April 16, 1870 in Boonville, he built a bottling and ice business, led local party campaigns, and influenced Indiana politics. He served as a long time head of the county Democratic organization and was active in Elks and church affairs. He will be buried in Boonville after services in Bedford.

August Weyerbacher Dr. Risinger Norton Block Mr. Weyerbacher J. P. Weyerbacher James Boluss Evansville North Lincoln Street Bedford Gus Weyerbacher Boonville Ind Jacob Weyerbacher Grace Bates Dinkelspiel East Sixteenth Street Morris Mayer J Street Monon Home Artificial Ice Company Lawrence County Warrick County Tis Democratic Party Indiana Crawford Fairbanks Thomas Taggart Thomas R. Marshall J. Alvin Padgett Congress Weyerbacher Padgett Second William A. Cullop Bloomington Cyrus E. Davis Washington Davis Stone City Club Bedford Lodge Protective William Crossman Otte St. Johns Church Bedford Lodge of Elks

Durbin Urges GOP Reformers To Let Voters Lead Party

Former Governor Durbin argues in Indianapolis that Republicans should cede legislative initiative to voters and precinct workers. He says reforms depend on Democratic platform pledges and cautions against top-down chairmanship. He favors a broader, voter driven process for choosing standard bearers.

Indianapolis Durbin Indiana

Bailey Scott marriage at Williams home

Bailey and Mrs Lizzie Scott widow of Col R B Scott were married Thursday forenoon at 10 o'clock by Rev John Williams at the Williams home. They will reside on the Scott farm. An unfair dinner was held at Mrs Jesse Mitchell's east of town. Attorney John W Harris shows some improvement after a long illness.

John

For Sale Driving Horse in Good Repair

Gentle driving horse with buggy and harness in good repair. Contact Carl Frazier in Springville Indiana. Phone G W Fleischhauer.

Carl Frazier Springville Ind G. W. Fleischhauer

Former Mitchell Man Indicted for Bank Embezzlement

Charles W. Burton, ex cashier of Tri City Bank Madison Ill, indicted by Madison county grand jury for misappropriating 4384.61 tied to Edward Glaude note. Burton, still Madison city treasurer, posted 1000 bond with sureties. References detail bank turmoil, closure, and witnesses including Dr C R Kiser and J C Hinde.

Charles W. Burton Mitchell Grand Jury Madison County Illinois Tri-City Bank St. Louis Globe- Democrat Madison County Grand Jury Tri- City State Bank of Madison Burton Edwardsville John L. Malone Warren Champanion United States Joseph Ralph Burton Kansas Tri-City Edward Glaude George Meyers Springfield R. B. Studebaker Roxy C. R. Kiser J. C. Hinde O. S. Schooley Henry Meineke George R. Cloudy

Indiana September death bulletin shows 2755 deaths

The State Board of Health reports Indiana recorded 2755 deaths in September, up from 2751 last year and down from 2901 the previous month. Major causes include consumption 318 with 263 pulmonary, typhoid 118, diphtheria 20, scarlet fever 5, measles 1, whooping cough 21, pneumonia 93, diarrhea diseases 302, meningitis 14, influenza 5, puerperal fever 17, cancer 139, violence 217.

State Board of Health Indiana

Gardner Arrested for Minor Liquor Sale at Lynch Saloon

Claude Gardner, bartender for John J. Lynch, was arrested on a warrant charging him with selling liquor to a minor. Oscar Thompson, intoxicated, said he bought his drink from Gardner near the saloon. Gardner pleaded not guilty. trial set for 1 oclock Monday.

Claude Gardner John J. Lynch North I Street Oscar Thompson Lynch Gardner

Highland Park man burned by broken bulb at mill

Frank K Bridwell, of Highland Park, employed at the P M B stone mill, was injured while repairing a boiler. He held an incandescent light when the glass bulb broke and the electric current badly burned his hand. Dr Morrill Simpson dressed the injury.

Frank K. Bridwell Highland Park P. M. & B. Stone Mill Bridwell Morrill Simpson

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Ades The House of Quality Quality Xtra Hartman-Harris Fred F Richardson East 16Th Street Superintendent Fagan George Sipes Chapel Hill Polk Township Monroe County Red Men Smithville Bell's Steam Cleaning Works Bedford, Indiana J. L. Smith Bedford, Ind Charles E. Mathews Osie C. Mathis Tunnelton Alva Turpin Peerless William Lucas Sadie E. Leatherman G. ‘I. Papplewell Sixth Lincoln Streets Bailey-Scott John W. Harris Lafayette Courier TEA Store I Street Livingston Block Morris & CO Stande Street Goyert& Vogel Egg and Poultry Co J.W. Harvey Ralph C. Cosner Barkeeper Befell P. Mi B. Stone Mill
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