Miss Morehead Notes Local Social and School Updates
Ruth McCleary reports on Miss Janie Owens visiting Fdna Tapp and other local social calls. Grover Cuddy moves his Oolitic store. school resumes September 20 with Chas Deckard as principal and 48 high school pupils. Teachers listed across township districts include Ruth Smallwood Alma Blackwell Lillian Patten and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Deckard
Marylen Kincaid
Dorothy Jones
Ruth Smallwood
Alma Blackwell
Lillian Patten
Local notes from the Cement City and surrounding towns
Frank Young reports fill ins as J D Moorehead and Fred Howard spend Sundays at home. Samuel Hunsucker begins sorghum, I Ja Neideffer dates at Cement City, John Simpson builds for B F Lockhart, Dan Smith and Jacob Yorles visit Bloomfield, J H Sheets and others attend a sale near Medora, Frank Young wins lathing contract at Mitchell, Mrs Fullen visits from Fort Ritner, and other local visitors and business trips across Bedford, Lawrenceport, and Stoneytown.
Local Social Notes Include Travel and Family Visits
Artie Hoffman reports on visits and travels from Leland Todd in Chicago Ora Speer builds two rooms at home Andrew Speer of Dennison visits relatives Thomas Whitted visits Edward Thomas family W C Butler travels to Indianapolis to see ill daughter R D Thompson goes to Illinois for son and Carnival Charley Louden and Mildred visit Holiman home Nola Faubion returns home Curtis Speer injures foot cutting corn last week causing pain and walking difficulty
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Speer
Local School News and Community Updates
The school building remains sound after painting. D W Sherwood recovered from a week of illness. An institute is planned at Huron near Saturday week. Mr Luttrell, who lost his wife to fever, has moved in with his brother on C W Bryants farm. Riley entertainment at the High School next Friday night invites all. Thus Grissom died Saturday of typhoid fever leaving a large family. A steam roller operated by Milt Myers and Wm Helton helps crown the pike roads, which need renovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Luttrell
Riley
Grissom
Milt Myers
Wm. Helton
Pike Roads
Bedford Social Notes and Visiting Guests
Delight Stannard reports Mrs. Walter Giles shopped in Bedford Saturday. Mr and Mrs Clay Beard traveled here on business Thursday. Edman Evans ill with bowel trouble. Anna Cox of Bedford visited with sisters Mrs John Sipes. Mr and Mrs Chas Ferguson of Midland visited relatives. Rev W D Clark of Columbus preached at the Baptist church. Weasner family from Marion Indiana looked after a nearby farm. Edna Brummett of Washington visiting with cousin Pearl Sipes. J B Armstrong Leota Holmes and Mrs Sarah Etter visited Bedford relatives. Neighbors celebrated W V Mason 48th birthday with lawn dinner and gifts amid social talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Mason
Local Ills And Moves Around Bartilettsville
Mrs Edgar Norman is ill Kermit Bartlett shows typhoid symptoms Mrs H L Bartlett suffers nervous breakdown Marion Cracraft and wife hosted by Yada Cracraft Several typhoid cases including Wavne Irvin Norman and others Moving trends Fred Hawk family heads to Indianapolis Hovey Hawkins moves to Walnut Grover Turpin relocates to Shawswick Jack Hawkins and mother move here Carvil Fisher family moves into Wm Lamb property Edgar Ross family shifts to Henry Hawk farm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hawk
Indianapolis
Hovey Hawkins
Walnut
Ind
Grover Turpin
Shawswick
Jack Hawkins
Carvil Fisher
Bedford Visitors Highlight Weekend in Huron Notes
Mary Hayes of Bedford visits friends in Huron over Sunday. J Burton travels to Indianapolis on business. Harry Wood, local druggist, goes to Mitchell. Mrs Gorman of Milan attends church Sunday. Residents attend Cornelius Gardner funeral Thursday. Boyle and Nathaniel Dorsett guests of Bedford relatives. Florence Connerley of Seymour visits. Albright family moves to Shoals for restaurant work. Henry Sanders of Georgia visits son John. Dr Dings of Mitchell called to tend sick child of J W Burton. James McPheeters returns to Fort Wayne after funeral of grandfather Gardner. Elliott family from Washington County and Rolla Pennington with Oscar Gates visit Peter Elliott's west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Elliott
Washington County
Rolla Pennington
Oscar Gates
Loogootee
Peter Elliott
Local Notes from Tunnelton and Nearby Towns
Uncle Billie Simpson shows improvement. Trips include Dixon to Pinhook and Mahonery to Leesville. Families visit relatives in Cincinnati and Disney. Mr and Mrs Matlock of Seymour visit Dr Matlock. Social news covers visits among Simpson, Smith, Lee, Allen, Worthington and Ragsdale households. A Sugar Creek basket dinner is planned for Sunday with inviting announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Creek
Community Notes and Local Visits in Coxton
Muriel Boyd reports Mrs. Rudolph Scherschel spent Sunday in Bedford. Brown fills silos for Scherschel Bros. Mrs. Brown and Missela Fox visited Williams on Wednesday. Mrs. Will McGinnis spent Thursday with Marion Nickless. Mr. Hawkins plans a Bedford move. Albert Fountain hosted Sunday with 4. EL. Bova and others. Emma Hawkins joined Mrs. John Newland. Tom Thompson and Harry Voris also visited. Union Christian Endeavor attendance rises with seven new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Thompson
Harry Voris
Will McCinnis
Local Notes From Little Salt Area Society
Anna McPike reports on community life with visits, church services, protracted meetings led by Rev. Thompson, oil business interest, and travel to Heltonville Crawfordsville and Bloomington. Several residents attend funerals and family gatherings while others recover from gallstones or host guests in this snapshot of the rural community.
Wilsonville News roundup and social notes
Wilsonville residents report visitors and travels from Bedford to North Vernon and Guthrie. Families including Meadows Turner Deckard and Motter share sickness, schooling, and visits. A local Sunday School progresses and local boys plan to organize a basketball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Meadows
Vergil Turner
Bedford
North Vernon
Austrian man loses arm in Mitchell freight accident
An Austrian resident of Mitchell riding a bicycle was struck by a Monon freight train near his home late Wednesday afternoon and lost an arm. Police Court actions in the State of Indiana v Reuben Smallwood for a blind tiger charge and related liquor destruction cases were continued to October 7. Messages of thanks are offered for sympathy after the illness and death of a daughter and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Eraadd
Eboissing
Monon
Indiana
Reuben Smallwood
Coroner Blocks Burials Pending Inquest Review
Lawrence County Indiana coroner Gr Oliver McLachlan orders undertakers and funeral directors not to embalm move or prepare for burial any deaths needing an inquest or official services until the remains are viewed and released by the coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Ind
Oliver McLachlan
Lawrence Co
CLAIM TO SEEK REVENGE
Bloomington Ind Sept 29 Mrs Tobe Snoddy suing for divorce and child custody testified that Tobe Snoddy who served a Michigan City prison term for whitecapping Harvey McFarlan threatened to kill Prosecuting Attorney J E Henley after parole He allegedly armed himself with two revolvers and a pair of knuckles in preparation for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Tobe Snoddy
Michigan City
Harvey McFarlan
J. E. Henley
Tolc
Black Cat Found Aboard Monon Train Depot Ride
A half grown cat reportedly rode the Monon northbound accommodation No 10 to the city, hidden on a brake beam at the depot. Porters removed the creature after it appeared sleepy and worn from a long ride, fearing it might bring ill omen to the train.
Cattle Shipment From Local County To Mooresville
Austin Crawford and Volney Houston, noted stock buyers, shipped fifty fine feeding cattle to Mr Swearingin of Mooresville on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Crawford
Volney Houston
Swearingin
Moores Ele
Finger Infection Strikes Local Woman Mrs Homer Holmes
Mrs. Homer Holmes suffers intense pain from an infected finger after smashing it in a door. Last week the injury worsened and blood poisoning was discovered, prompting medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ¥. Burton
Indiana
Polis
Homer Holmes
Pet Crabs Sent From Miami To Local Lawyer
Will Owen of Short and Owen received a pet from Dr. John R. Pearson in Miami. The creature is a small hermit crab about two inches long with well developed pinchers. The owner handles it with care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Owen
Short & Owen
Miami
Fla
John R. Pearson
Infant dies in bed ruled bowel inflammation
The infant daughter of Mrs. Rose Norgan known as Cathalin Marie was found dead in bed early Wednesday morning. Coroner McLachlan was summoned and ruled the death due to inflammation of the bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathalin Marie
Rose Norgan
mcLachlan
Two Trials in Progress at Lawrence Circuit Court
The Lawrence circuit court held two trials on Tuesday, both trials listed as ongoing and described as very busy with the courtroom active and proceedings underway.
Barnard Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs James Barnard of South J street celebrated their golden wedding at home on Tuesday. They recalled their 450 year old marriage date and shared the double anniversary with Mrs Barnard born 70 years ago. A large local crowd and out of town friends attended, making the occasion memorable with a generous feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barnard
Barn
Bloomington Deserter Arrested
Hilton G. Stout formerly of Ellettsville and Bloomington enlisted August 25 1915 and deserted. He was arrested at his aunt's residence and will be taken to Fort Benjamin Harrison tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Hilton
G. Stout
Ellettsvilleé
Benjamin Harrisom
Well Drillers Jackson and William Aid Local Borer
John Foster a well borer from Ft Ritner sank a drill near the Judah School house. Jackson and William, Norman well drillers, were called to the scene to free the fastened drill. As of Wednesday they had not returned, status of the operation unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John and
Wiliam
Jackson
Norman
Sta‘tion
John Foster
Marriage Licenses List Includes Lawrence Bedford Couples
A list of marriage licenses shows Finis Tirey of Lawrence and May Weir of Bedford. Itchin of Mitchell and Lena Mitchell. Orrin W. Mart ford and Grace Fults of Bedford. Fox of Bedford and Willia Younger of Bedford. Alving Poll ford and Rosa Jenkins of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finis Tirey
Lawrence Cop Va
May Weir
Bedford
Itchin
Mitchell
Lena Mitchell
Orrin W. Marti
Ford
Grace Fults
Be ‘Yin B. Harrell
Bedfor Fox
Willia Younger
Alving Poll ‘Ford
Rosa Jenkins
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Ruth McCleary
Janie Owens
Fdna Tapp
Emery Stewart
Mrs. Finley Gyger & Son
Robert Nathaniel
Grover Cuddy
Oolitic
Thomas Tumey
W. H. McCleery
Stanley Anderson
Politie
Ida Timey
Mrs. Stace Beyers
Peerless
Everett Watson
Ben Jarrell
Luke Deckard
Brown County
C. W. Deckard
Rolla Chambers
Max Finley
Harry McPike
Cora Blackwell
A. D. Chambers
Opal O'Neil
Gertrude Hert
Marion Mason
Ola Harrell
Addie Hert
Ife Hert
Ralph Watson
Clint Hall
Michel Goen
Beatrice
Owens
Frank Young
J. D. Moorehead
Fred Howard
Harristown
Samuel Hunsucker
I. Ja. Neideffer
John Simpson
B. F. Lockhart
R E. A. Dixon
Mrs. O. Robertson
Campbellsburg
Louis Chapman
Louisville
Family Sunday
Dan Smith
Jacob Yorles
Bloomfield
Charley Lowery
Isaac QC
Baker
J. H. Sheets
Samuel
Fred Hunsucker
Medora
Alice Fullen
Fort Ritner
M. J. Snochs
W. J. Hinds
Frank Lockhart
Henry Hoggatt
Frank “Young
Myrtle Robinson
Stoneytown
Verle Ewing
Lawrenceport
Homer Beasley
R. R
C.C. Menger & Bro, G0. Inc
Louisville, Ky
Artie Hoffman
Leland Todd
Chicago
Ora Speer
Andrew Speer
Dennison
Thomas Whitted
Edward Thomas
Family
W. C. Butler
R. D. Thompson
Illinois
Dr. Thompson
Charley Louden
Mildred
D. W. Holiman
Nola Faubion
Stephen Fontain
High School
D. W. Sherwood
Institute
Huron
Delight Stannard
Walter Giles
Mr. and
Mrs. Clay Beard
Edman
Norman Evans
Anna Cox
John Sipes
Chas. Ferguson
Midland
W. D. Clark
Columbus
The
Baptist Church
Edna Brummett
Washington
Miss Pearl Sipes
J. B. Armstrong
Leota Holmes
Sarah Etter
Bartlettsville
Jeffre
Sowder
Edgar Norman
Kermit Bartlett
H. L. Bartlett
Marion Cracraft
Mrs
Yada Cracraft
Waverne
Irvin Norman
W. F. Norman
Moline Bartlett
Fred Bartlett
Hezekiah Kinser
Anna Murphy
Mary Hayes
Harry Wood
Wm. Gorman
Milan
Cornelius Gardner
Nathaniel Dorsett
Florence Connerley
Seymour
T. S. Albright
Shoals
Henry Sanders
Georgia
John
James McPheeters
Ft. Wayne
Mr. Gardner
Flota Mathis
Billie Simpson
R. N. Dixon
PD. B. Guthrie
Everett Mahonery
Leesville
Lawson Mathis
Earl Bolling
Cincinnati
Tom Laris
Homer Brooking
Mary Simpson
Frank Smith
Bono
Jane L.ee
Jessie Flinn
Rivervale
Fletcher Allen
Disney
Mrs. Matlock
Dr. Matlock
Lee Ragsdale
Joe Sailie
Kansas
John Allen
Weeks
Ruth Scott
Emma Worthington
Coxton
Muriel Boyd
Rudolph Scherschel
Mr. Brown
Scherschel Bros
Mrs. Brown
Missela
Williams
Will McGinnis
Marion Nickless
Mr. Hawkins
Albert Fountain
EL. Bova
Winford Sherrill
Emma Hawkins
John Newland
Anna McPike
D. Tt. Clark
Lee Glassco
Fowler
Eli Fowler
Hickory Grove
Martha Mullins
el Fowler
Clotha Wawkins
Laura Fowler
Win
Glasseo
D. Is Clark
Pertha
Murphy
Tinza Hillenburg
Kate McPike
John Glasseo
Heltonville
Hays Hunter
Gilgal
Elza Robertson
John Kirby
James Murphy
Near
Yellowstone
Inez Mel Knight
Saints
D. L. Clark
Edith
Leston Clark
Crawfordsville, Ind
Homer McKinney
John Clark
Jamestown
A. J. Clark
Elizabeth Duncan
Bowlins Green
J. W. Newland
Hiram M. Batman
John D. Woody
Wilsonville
Goatrun
Clo Marie Turner
Rachel Meadows
Claude
Guthrie
Isaac Deckard
Iizie
Safaia
Jeff
Virgil Turner
Eliza
Judah
Thomas Turner
Ian Matter
Miss Hert
Ian Motter
Curt Meadows
Cletus Mattor
Chapel Hill
Emma Staggs
Taylor Meadows
Steve Meadows
Elza Mitchell
Brother Bowen
Day
J. H. Taylor
Hne
BABY
Lawrence
Cuit
S. B. Loewe
Rust
Per Singer
Swails
Lidia
Wiliam Judah
Sue
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