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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1915
Page
7
Marguerite Beatrice Anderson three months old died Wednesday morning at 4 from colitis. Funeral was at the Anderson home Thursday at 2 pm with burial in Beech Grove cemetery. The bereaved are Mr and Mrs Albert Anderson of Fifth and J streets.
The Fortnightly Club held an all day Sunday picnic at Shawswick woods with a bountiful dinner and supper. Attending were Dr and Mrs E E Mitchell and children, Mr and Mrs John Baker and son, Mr and Mrs E Keithley and daughter Marie, Mr and Mrs Ray Armstrong, Mr and Mrs Harry Wilson and children, Mr and Mrs Ben Sherwood and daughter Frances, Mrs Herman Kasch and daughter Helen.
Mrs. George Holmes hosted a reunion at the home of Mrs. George Gastineau in Owensburg. Attendees included Mrs. F. J. Hatfield and Mrs. S. CG. Rainbolt of York Nebraska and Mrs. James Cox of Jonesboro, plus honored guests William Sexson and Zebedee Rush. Over fifty people attended due to bad weather altering plans from the Rush farm.
Grover Marley travels to Rochester Minnesota for specialist consultation after an automobile crash near Paoli on July 18 left him unable to bend his elbow or move wrist muscles. He is willing to undergo surgery if the doctor recommends it.
The Cincinnati Park Department reported 1 808 trees lost to the July 7 storm, with Eden Park bearing 767 and Ault Park 409. The Park Board spared only large valuable trees, noting broader losses would reach thousands if shrubs and young stock were counted. The storm also spawned two tornadoes near Bedford and Englewood. Miss Lena Burch of Bloomington returned home after a visit with her parents, Mr and Mrs C W Burch.
October is seen as stormy with multiple periods of rain and thunder. Prophet Hicks places central dates on the 1st 2nd 7th 8th 9th 10th and 18th 19th 24th, with frost nights around the 2nd to 4th and possible early snow toward month end. Earthquake periods are noted on the 8th and 22nd centering between the 4th to 11th and the 28th to 26th.
Joha Wn Hudson has purchased the Jacobs property on South H Street and plans to move from West Thirteenth Street where he resided for eleven years.
William A. Radford advocates space efficient layouts with a seven room plan and a large bathroom, stressing roof bedrooms, attic rooms, and extensive plumbing. He describes heat, water circulation, and the value of modern conveniences, arguing bathrooms enhance health, comfort, and home life in rural and urban settings.
Avo ca Sunday gathering for Mrs Batt Moore's 50th birthday drew about 150 relatives and friends. A tree shaded feast followed after thanks given by Brother Burch. Photo by Mr Jackson of Bedford captured the crowd as prayers and hymns filled the afternoon.
Burrell Webb, a politician indicted by the Lawrence County grand jury on charges including odomy, is set to stand trial next Tuesday as an habitual criminal. Webb has prior prison terms for larceny, having been twice imprisoned previously.
Cincinnati and Avoca prepare for a major baseball contest this Sunday at Avoca. The first meeting went ten innings, and fans expect another tight battle with a 2 30 start time.
An Eskimo exclaims relief that they can pass the year without worrying about when to discard straw hats, delighting in placidity. The explorer questions what is meant by this.
Mrs. William Benzel returned from Rochester on Tuesday after accompanying her husband who underwent surgery. He must remain in hospital a further two weeks before he can go home, delaying their reunion.
A group of six union carpenters donate their time to cover the south side of Pentecost Church. The church members express gratitude for the voluntary restoration effort.
A jolly Monday crowd enjoyed a picnic at Dorepohema Cabin with a dinner and supper. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kerd, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Potter, Miss Anna Tirey, Elsie Fossett, Bernice Lauain, Maud Talspaugh, Ellsworth Fossett, James Baker, Billy Creel, and Lou Stephenson.
Dr. R. B. Short emerges as a leading peach raiser in the area, though his orchard remains modest in size.
The report notes peaches from the White variety grown near Park Place discussed at a Highland gathering with Mrs S L Beach and Mrs Selby present. Charles Farmer Heath Cling and others prepared fruit measured 10 to 11 inches in circumference and plans to attend a State Convention in Man de to attend the convention where delegates from unions were joined.
J B Crowe closed a deal selling the N B Hawkins property at northwest corner of 14th and I streets to Robert L Blackburn. The buyer plans a business building after improvements and the parcel was part of the estate of the late Senator N B Hawkins, a Portland Ind banker.
Mr and Mrs James Knight traveled to Louisville to consult Dr Dowden regarding Mrs Knight's stomach issue. Doctors advised no operation is needed and that proper diet and treatment should lead to eventual recovery.
A thirteen year old son of George Deckard was injured one mile north of Guthrie when a hook attached to a chain pulled by mules struck his right thigh while reading logs. Dr. Collins of Oolitic treated the boy.
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