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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1912

Page

5

Old Fashioned Church Fair Opens at Parish Hall

St Vincent de Paul parish hall hosts grand opening of an old fashioned fair with a modern bazaar. Decorations in red white and blue, numerous booths including art, crafts, refreshments, country store and orange tree prize. Admission 10 cents, season tickets 25 cents, grand is followed by a 60 day schedule of further events.

St. Vincent de Paul Parish Hall St. Vincent de Paul’s Church Mesdames C. P. Butler Ela Johnson James Culhan, Sr Mary Lanner James O'Connell Mesdames O’connell Winterhalter Beem William Brooks Bernard McCartney Everett McCarrell Wallace Owens Cecelia Dussard Art Museum Grace Quackenbush Stacy Burke Johanna Leahy

Large Bird Dog Raiders Rows in South G Street Area

A strange bird dog raided several chicken parks near South G street Tuesday killing numerous fowls. Residents were outraged as the dog escaped. one resident fired at it but missed. The dog attacked two other dogs and one was killed after the bite. Judge Orin O. Swails granted two divorces in Lawrence Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon.

South G Street Orin O. Swails Shea Lawrence Circuit Court Jacob Kremer Hettie Kremer

Board bill fraud pleas settle in justice court

Ansel Allen pleaded guilty to trying to defraud Thomas Garland of a $2 board bill and was fined $1 plus costs. total bill $22 after arrest in Linton. Thomas Garland also pleaded guilty to attempting to defraud Lula Jackson of a board bill, fined $1 and costs. Both hearings occurred in Justice Ieminger's court.

Ansel Allen Thomas Garland Allen Linton Lula Jackson Justice Ieminger

Modern Woodmen Hold Pleasant Social After Meeting

Following their regular meeting Monday night the Modern Woodmen of this city enjoyed a social hour with light refreshments served. The lodge plans similar events for members and friends. Born to Mr and Mrs Luther Roach West 10th street a son.

Woodine Luther Roach West 10Th Street

Lawrence Co. Wins Three Capital Prizes at Indiana Apple Show

Lawrence County farmer Harry V Elrod won the grand sweepstake for the best single box of Grimes Golden at the Indiana apple show in Indianapolis. F J Heacock of Salem captured the top sweepstake for a 60 box exhibit featuring Grimes Golden Rome Beauty Ben Davis Wine Sap Westfield and Ralls. Elrod also claimed the five box Grimes Golden sweepstake trophy and other prizes. Officials lament low Indianapolis attendance and may move the event to another city next year.

Indiana Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis News Indianapolis F. J. Heacock Heacock Fruit Company Salem Ind Grimes’ Golden Rome Beauty Ben Davis Wine Sap Westfield Ralls Fairbanks, Morse & Co Harry V. Elrod Orleans Lawrence County Jonathan Applies Heacock Wired

Narrow buggy wreck saves Mrs. Scoggan from serious harm

Mrs. Dudley Scoggan of the southern city area escaped injury Tuesday when her buggy overturned after a rope snagged in the rear wheel as mules tied nearby pulled the rig. A sack of bran in the buggy shielded her. the axle broke but she suffered hardly a scratch.

Dudley Scoggan South I

Poisoned H H Boyd Narrowly Escapes In Bloomington

H H Boyd formerly of this city and now with Crescent theatre at Bloomington and Prudential agent, overdosed on headache powders. Fred Cates saw Boyd collapse on East Kirkwood Avenue and carried him to Dr Batman’s house. Doctors treated with hypodermics. Boyd recovered after about two hours.

H. H. Boyd Crescent Theatre Bloomington Prudential Insurance Company Fred Cates Boyd Mr. Boyd North College Avenue Dr. Batman East Kirkwood Avenue Mr. Cates

Moose Plan Thanksgiving Eve Ball at Wilson's Hall

The Loyal Order of Moose No. 735 announces a big Thanksgiving Eve ball at Wilson's Hall. Bedford Orchestra will provide music and a strong program is planned to ensure a successful event.

Order of Moose No. 735 Wilson’s Hall Bedford Orchestra

Indiana Gov Plans Washington Life On 12000 Salary

The present Indiana administration ends January 13 with Governor and Mrs Marshall set to depart for Phoenix to stay until just before the Washington inauguration. The governor weighs living in Washington as vice president on 12000 a year, seeks a hotel option, and considers Bryan's idea of an honorary cabinet seat. He would keep a house in Indianapolis half the time if not adopted. Perry Fiscus and Fred Smith traveled to Cloverdale for plumbing business.

Indiana Marshall Phoenix Ariz Washington W. J. Bryan Indianapolis

Extra Sessions and Wilson Debate Early Congress Action

The Globe Democrat notes Democrats push for an early extra session after March 4 to fulfill party pledges. Past extra sessions harmed parties and leaders, but Republicans offer no objection if Wilson calls one, aiming to reveal Democrats’ plans amid national uncertainty.

Congress Washington Globe Democrat

Hopping Trains Teenager Arrested But Released After Lecture

Police detained a young man who gave the name R. R. Duncan after he jumped from a moving train in the city Tuesday. He claimed to be a telegraph operator and was taken to Mayor Fields, then released with a sharp admonition as officers vow to curb train jumping by all offenders.

Clark R. R. Duncan Fields Duncan

Order of Eastern Star 20th Anniversary at Bedford

About 250 members with Masons and families attended a twentieth anniversary celebration at Masonic Hall. A draped altar ceremony impressed guests, followed by a social hour with Scotch songs, a history of the order, and a varied program led by Ward McCormick.

Order OF Eastern Star Bedford Chapter No Masonic Hall Order Beiriger Ueberrhein McHenry Owen McWhirter Jasper N. Wyman Fred N. Strout W. P. Payor Inaneeke Dubber S. E. Avery Henry Owen Bedford Luella Sproull Jeanette Malott Addie Keach Florence Strout Ward McCormick

Mrs. Art Jackson Visits Orleans Sisters From Brazil

Mrs. Art Jackson of Brazil visits her father B F Wible on North A street then travels to Orleans to visit her sisters Mrs Jesse McCoy and Mrs Bovie Lewis.

Art Jackson Brazil B. F. Wible North A Orleans Jesse McCoy Bovie Lewis

Married by Mayor Fields This Morning

Wallace E. Miller of Monmouth Illinois and Miss Cora Brewer of Mitchell were married by Mayor Fields at 9 o'clock in County Clerk Stalker’s office. Spectators were present. The notice also mentions visitors Rudolph Scherschell and J. R. Scherschell. Other items note Harry Allen renting property on L street and Jesse A Mitchell arriving from Detroit to take a job with Bedford Quarries at Oolitic California.

Wallace E. Miller Monmouth Cora Brewer Mitchell Fields Stalker Harry Allen West 13Th Street McLeod L- Street Jesse A.’ Mitchell Detroit Mich Bedford Quarrien Oolitic

Divorce Suit Filed by Julius Syp in Lawrence Circuit Court

Julius Syp filed for divorce from Rokela Syp in Lawrence Circuit Court. Married November 13 and separated November 16 that year after Rokela left. no children were born.

Julius Syp Marshall Woolery Lawrence Rokela Syp

Find the Bet Find the Bet

The bullet that wounded ex Fire Chief Frank Todd was located by an X ray and an operation is planned within days to remove it. Doctors say the bullet lies near the spine and has pressed a nerve causing intense pain. Todd is better today and will undergo surgery when strong enough to stop the suffering.

Frank Todd Bloomington Frank Holland Robert Rogers Todd

Campbell Couple Completes Trip to Albuquerque

A notice from Mr and Mrs George Campbell states they left the city and reached Albuquerque New Mexico on Thursday night Mr Campbell stood the trip well and the couple sent word of their safe arrival confirming the journey went smoothly.

George Campbell Albuquerque N. M Campbell

Volunteers to Take City Religious Census Gather at Prayer Meet

Volunteers for the city religious census are called to attend a prayer meeting at First Christian Church on Wednesday night led by Rev. J W Findley. Attendees will receive assignment cards and territory instructions for an enumeration planned for next Monday afternoon expected to last under two hours.

First Christian Church J. W. Findley

Mail clerk reassigned after fatal Sandpit incident

Co. O. Thomas named regular mail clerk on the Louisville Bloomington accommodation replacing Mr McClure who was killed months ago at Sandpit. Thomas, now in New Albany, will move his family to Bloomington to live on West 2d Street after transferring from the Chicago Louisville run.

O. Thomas McClure Sandpit Thomas New Albany Bloomington West 2d Street

Mrs Reed Hosts Six Oclock Dinner At West 16th Street

Mrs Robert Reed gave a prettily appointed six oclock dinner Monday evening at her home on West 16th Street. There were covers for ten. Mr and Mrs Leo Stuart of Kansas City Missouri, houseguests of Mr and Mr Maurice McGrath, were guests of honor.

Robert Reed West” 16Th Stret Leo Stuart Kansas City,Mo Maurice McGrath

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bazaar Urban Horn Isabella Pat Murphy Lacey Ghigkens Ies C. O. Swails Nancy Graham George Graham Fapensie Lawrence CO Diana Apple India Harry Elrod Lucky Man This Marshall Bent Hich Perry Fiscus Fred Smith Cloverdale Wilson Cleveland McKinley Taft Tait Bers Masons Fami Esche Aed T. J. Owens W. M Mayor Fields Rudolph Scherschell Caxton J. R. Scherschell N Street Lawrence Circuit Ing Ing First Christian Church AE Pretty ~Onner
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