Girl Fears Man as Father Fires Warning Shot
Miss Lois Henderson, 22, was frightened Monday night when a man tried to grab her near her grandmother's home on North Street. Reuben Smallwood known as Shorty was arrested. he pleaded not guilty to intoxication and provoke and trial was set for October 1. Her father William Henderson fired at the suspect as he fled. police later captured Smallwood downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Henderson
William Henderson
North I Street
Reuben Smallwood
Shorty
Miss Henderson
Anna Maberry
Mrs. Henderson
Henderson
Smallwood
Oolitic
Justice Malott
Bedford High School
Oberlin, Ohio
Conservatory of Music
Mother of Harry Easton Dies in Boston Home
Telegram to Harry Easton, a noted local stone carving contractor of 15 Street, reports the death of his mother at her Boston, Massachusetts home. Former resident of this city, she died suddenly after an earlier operation. no further details were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Easton
Boston
Massachusetts
Pleasant Surprise for Mrs Schooley Hosts and Guests
Mrs James Schooley enjoyed a Saturday afternoon surprise at her home with many relatives and friends from town and out of town. Among the guests were Mrs Ora Sheetz and William Albert, Mrs Ernest Sullivan and children, and others, with refreshments of ice cream and nabiscoes. Several neighbors and relatives visited earlier and afterward, including Mr and Mrs J E Parr and daughters Helen and Ella Louise, and John Crip Mitchell who left for Petersburg to tend race horses. Robert Blackburn traveled to Heltonville to manage timber work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Schooley
Ora Sheetz
William Albert
Ernest Sullivan
Ruby and
Paul
Essie Quackenbush
Willow Mears
Rena Munday
Nora
Robert
Coward
Selena Sheetz
Nicholas Hackney
John
Belle Mathis
Charles Strouter
Rosa Baker
Alta
Opal
Victoria Camerson
Nellie
P. Thorne
Arthur
Rena Hollowell
Stella
Agnes Hyde
Mary Jane Bundy
Matilda Vance
Lola
Erma Schooley
Charles Schooley
Hetty Sipes
Anna Dodd
Nellie Sheetz
Williams
Schooley
Crip) Mitchell
Petersburg
Ind
Spice Valley school bonds sold by trustee L S Chase
L S Chase trustee of Spice Valley township sold a $19,000 issue of school bonds to Stone City Bank of Bedford at a premium of $411.70 with accrued interest. Bonds run for 10 years at 4 percent. James W Batman of Mitchell was in the city on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Chase
Spice Valley Township
Stone City Bank of
Bedford
James W. Batman
Mitchell
Descendants of Levi and Rachel Houston hold second annual reunion
The descendants of Levi and Rachel Houston plan their second annual reunion at Volney Houston’s farm east of the city with an indoor option in Wilson's Hall if weather turns bad. Over two hundred direct descendants and twenty one cousins attend, with a notable roster including R C Houston Frankfort and C W Adams Bloomfield. A program is planned and guests will travel from Indianapolis and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi
Rachel Houston
Volney Houston Place
Wilson’s Hall
Kentucky
Franklin A. Houston
Marinda H. Campbell
William A. Houston
Nancy H. Fish
Clarissa H. Mitchell
Henry
R. C. Houston
Frankfort
C. W. Adams
Bloomfield
Mamie Stipp
Frank Shoulty
West Clinton
Harvey Martin
Indianapolis
Sworce Is Asked By Stanley Torphy Of Isis Torphy In Lawrence Circuit Court
A Lawrence circuit court heard an evolving dispute involving Stanley Torphy of Isis Torphy, with proceedings centered on the Sworce matter and related legal motions. Court records indicate filings and protective orders requested as the case progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Torphy
R. L. Mellen
Lawrence
Isis Torphy
Cross
Golden Wedding Celebration for Teague Couple
The wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Teague was celebrated Sunday at the home of their daughter Mrs. Clifford Bickenhauser on East 16th Street. The couple marked fifty years of marriage and farm life east of the city with a family dinner and reunion attended by their children Mrs. Joseph Reath of Sey nour and Mrs. Clifford Bickenhauser and Jesse Teague of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Teague
Mollie Kerd
Clifford Bickenhauser
East 16Th Street
Teague
Joseph Reath
Seynour
Esse Teague
Radley Recoils From Quarry Fall No Serious Harm
H P Radley slipped from a quarry ledge while supervising work and escaped with only slight injuries. Dr F C McCoy accompanied him and traveled to Orleans on Tuesday for a day's business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Radley
F. C. McCoy J
Orleans
Harrell Fox Marriage Solemnized Here Saturday Evening
The marriage of Calvin B. Harrell and Alice Fox was solemnized Saturday evening in a ceremony noted by family and local church community. The couple received congratulations and plan a modest home as they begin married life.
Carpenter Union Delegate Attends State Council in Gary
John Jones of Local Union 1580 United Brotherhood of Carpenters represents Bedford Union at the Carpenters State Council and State Federation in Gary this week. He left Bedford Sunday at 7 20 am for Spencer to attend a band concert then travel to Chicago to visit his uncle J M Jones whom he has not seen in about twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Bedford
Gary
Carpenters State Council
State Federation of Labor
Spencer
J. M. Jones
Chicago
Marriage of Calvin B Harrell and Mrs Alice Fox
The couple wed Saturday at 6 30 pm at Justice John Owens's home on North I street. Harrell, 57, a Bedford resident, marries 49 year old widow Alice Fox sister of Dr Perry Woolery and Prosecutor Marshall Woolery. Her late husband died in an April 25 1887 drowning in Salt Creek near Stafford Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin B. Harrell
Alice Fox
Justice
John Owens
North I Street
Bedford
Perry Woolery
Marshall Woolery
Salt Creek
Stafford Bridge
Death of Mrs Anna M Edmondson Funeral Likely Wednesday
Mrs Anna M Edmondson wife of John M Edmondson longtime New Albany resident died at 11 40 am at 114 East Oak street Silver Grove after years of ill health. Born March 25 1841 she was 74 about to 75. Survived by husband five children George T Webster Elmer Edmondson William Edmondson Harry Edmondson and Bertha Edmondson fifteen grandchildren two great grandchildren one brother George Newbanks and three sisters Jennie Akin Amanda Rogers Mamie Newbanks. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edmondson
New Albany
Anna M. Edmondson
New Albany Tribune
John M. Edmondson
East Oak Street
Silver Grove
Bedford
George T. Webster
Newark
N. J
Elmer Edmondson
Ottumwa
Ind
Harry: Edmondson
Bertha Edmondson
George Newbanks
Jennie ‘Akin
Owensboro
Amanda Rogers
Bullitt County
Mamie Newbanks
Alvin C. Pollard and Rosa Jenkins Wed by Justice Malott
Alvin C. Pollard and Rosa Jenkins, both of this city, were married Monday morning by Justice Ralph Malott at his office on J street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin C. Pollard
Rosa Jenkins
Ralph Malott
J Street
Interpreter ceremony unites Itchin and Bacin in early afternoon
Theodor Itchin, a Greek, and Miss Lena Bacin, native of Austria Hungary, were married Saturday at 3 pm by Justice of the Peace Ralph Malott in his J street office. An interpreter translated as the couple could not speak English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodor Itchin
Lena’ Bacin
Austria’ Hungary
Justice of the Peace
Ralph Malott
J Street
High School Debating League Discussed in Bloomington
Prof. E W Montgomery of Bedford High School met Blooming ton officials to plan a southern Indiana high school debating league. Prof. Q H Williams will supervise the organization work in Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford High School
Bloomington
Indiana
Q.H. Williams
Compromised Two Cases Against Railway Settled Tuesday
In Indianapolis and Louisville, two cases against the Chicago and Indianapolis Railway were settled on Tuesday. Details remain limited as records note a confidential agreement between the parties.
Out of Court Settlements in Two Railway Suits
The case of Mrs. Bertha Boruff against the Chicago Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Co. was compromised out of court in Bloomington yards about a year after a wreck. The settlement totaled $750. Another suit, Brown v Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Co., also settled out of court for about $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Boruff
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Co
Boruff
Bloomington
Brown
Chicago, Indianapolis, & Louisville Railway Company
Visitors and locals townbound on varied visits and moves
Ross Roberts of Brownstown and Charles A. Watterson of Georgia visited the city on business. Kern Armstrong of Springville and Mrs. Howe of Worthington and others traveled through or stayed to visit relatives. Several residents including Dr. Stout of Avoca, Mr. and Mrs. Lagel of Mitchell, and D. J. Mahoney and family moved or returned home. Frank Vance received a $500 Knights and Ladies of Honor check related to his late wife. M. C. Woody of Los Angeles, visiting the area, seeks old friends during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Vance
The
Knights and Ladies of Honor Lodge
M. C. Woody
Los Angeles
Cal
R. B. Woody
Mr. Woody
Bedford
Of the Green Family And Birthday Anniversary Celebration
The Harrodsburg page reports a birthday anniversary celebration planned for the Green family this Sunday. Neighbors and relatives are invited to join at the family home for the gathering and local tribute.
At Home Albert Green Birthday Reunion in Harrodsburg
A reunion for the Green family and birthday anniversary for Ben Green of Harrodsburg was held Sunday at Albert Green's home on Fifth Street. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Green, Willie Green, Emmett Green, and many others, with a long table of delicacies and flowers decorating the rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Ben Green
Harrodsburg
Albert Green
5Th Street
Mr. Green
Willie Green
Terre Haute
Emmett Green
Roachdale
John Alexander
Portland Mills
Walter Green
Fred Green
Goldsboro
Dougherty
Campbell Fields
George Hatfield
Edmondsons to Attend Edmondson Matriarch Funeral
Ottumwa Iowa residents Mr and Mrs Elmer Edmondson and William Edmondson of Bedford arrive tonight to mourn Mrs John W Edmondson. Rose Driscoll drove to Martinsville with Mr and Mrs Hickman en route from French and stayed briefly with Dr D Driscoll on M Street before returning home Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Driscoll
Martinsville
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Shorty Smallwood
Mass
Mrs. Schooley
J. E. Parr
Helen
Ella Louise
Salem
Robert Blackburn
Heltonville
Spice Valley
Dave
Sipes
Volney
Houston
Dave Sipes
Cuit Court
Mr. and
Radley
Bedford Union
Justge
Malott
Dianapolis & Louisville Railway
Ross Roberts
Brownstown
Charles A. Watterson
Georgia
Kern Armstrong
Springville
M. J. Howe of
Worthington
A. G. McCain Street
Dr. Stout
Avoca
Lafe Donald
Paoli
Freetown
Taben McDonald
Kitty Rosebarger
O. W. Bond
Oblong
John Meadows
P. A. Winklepleck
Odon
Alonzo Lagel
Edith
Alma Quackenbush
W. F. Lagle
Salena Sheetz
Lowery Adamson
City
Church of Christ
Mrs. Johnson
Shoals
West 22Nd Street
Mr. Johnson
Rev
Doyle Radcliff
D. J. Mahoney
John Jordan
James
Thos Able
Joe Walker
Washington
John Dreheble
Qulii
Letha Pridemore
Bertha Howard
T. J. Hatfield
York, Neb
C. S. Rainbolt
Omaha
Neb
Owensburg
John Clark
Jamestown
Hays Hunter
Pauline. Collins
Indian Springs
Tyree Collins
Samuel Simpson
Ottumwa, la
John W. Edmondson
Insurance
Ee Tapandiit
Os Rawal Estate Loans
Hodge & Valle Bla‘g
Cash Blacksmith Shop
Sixteenth St
Citizens Trust
GOMPA
Ata
Venice
Phose
Pregent
Sas Wei
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