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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1919

Page

5

Body of Will Hinshaw Found in White River

The Bedford High School 1916 graduate Will Hinshaw was found dead Monday in White River three and a half miles below IS. He disappeared after visiting Williams and a mussel camp near Chase riffle. Sheriff Lee and coroner Mitchell investigated. evidence suggested drowning with no clear foul play.

Will Henshaw White River Thomas Mayfield Mayfield Hinshaw A. J. Lee Clark Hinshaw Bedford Williams Wiliams Angola Ind William Hinshaw Mrs. Hinshaw E. FE. Mitchell Lee Wil Colcces Sheriff Lee Bedford High Teahac John Williams Atd Alhough Minerva Hinshaw Bedford High School Athletic Association Texas

Owitch Engine Hits Automobile in Mitchell

At 6 pm Friday the Ford owned by Walter Smith, Mitchell cement company boss blacksmith, was struck by a switching train at the Main and Fifth street crossing near the station. The car was pushed a short distance. Mrs. Smith suffered a painful shoulder injury and other bruises, while Mr. Smith had only light bruises. One wheel broke, the axle bent, and the rear damaged. First Sgt. David W. Carson, visiting relatives in Mitchell, is en route back to France from Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga.

Ford Walter Smith Cement Company Mitchell Main Fifth Street David W. Carson Ft. Oglethrope James Davis France

Newlywed Armstrongs Feted At River Themed Kitchen Shower

Mrs. Spaine Armstrong and Mr. Armstrong were honored guests at a charm ing party hosted by Mrs. Harry Easton on West Fifteenth Street. Guests enjoyed a river party dinner with playful dishes, then music, dancing, and a theater outing to the Stone City Opera House followed by a social gathering with listed attendees.

Spaine Armstrong Harry Easton West Fifteenth Street Stone City ‘Opera House Harry Owens Lea Sohn Clifford Dean Charles Strout Frances Freeland Katherine Miller Virginia Burton

Poland China Breeders to Organize in Bedford

Lawrence County breeders plan a Poland China swine organization meeting on Saturday October 4 at 2 pm in the Bedford courtroom. County Agent James Kline urges neighbors to attend to build a community breeding association benefiting all Poland China producers by sharing practices and expanding market opportunities.

Lawrence County Bedford Poland James Kline

Wever sells 413 acre farm near Springville to Sandage

Samuel S. Wever sold his 413 acre farm one mile northwest of Springville to W. L. Sandage of Indianapolis. Sandage has contracted horticulturist C. P. Dean to plant 300 acres in fruit. Sale negotiated by Frank O. Stannerd of Springville. Mrs. J. L. Johnson of Palestine Texas guest of J. J. Dunlavy and family left Mitchell this morning with niece Miss Lizzie Dunlavy.

Samuel S. Wever Springville W. L. Sandage Indianapolis C. P. Dean Frank O. Stannerd J.L. Johnson Palestine Texas J. J. Dunlavy South F Street Mitchell Lizzie Dunlavy

Three Negroes Slain in Lynching Spree Near Montgomery

A mob killed John Barbare, a Montgomery policeman who had fatally wounded by a black suspect. Miles Phifer and Robert Crosby were shot dead five miles from the city, while Bird Astor was sought as mobs used a Spanish style execution.

Montgomery Ala Get. I Tohn Temple John Barbare Miles Phifer Robert Crosby Bird Astor Temple Barkbore Tyneling Phifer Crosby

President Wilson Improves After Rest at White House

Washington October 1 President Wilson continued during a two day rest period at the White House showing further improvement. Dr Cary T Grayson his personal physician announced the president had a good night’s rest and is improving.

Washington Wilson White House Cary T. Grayson Senate Tamulty Tuemutly Albert Belgium

Chicago Physician Karreman Slain In Suspected Arson Case

Dr A Reginald Karreman a wealthy Southside physician was found strangled at his Gi17 Stewart avenue home with abrasions on his head and throat marks. His bed was on fire and police seek two women seen at the residence as possible leads in the case.

Chicago A. Reginald Karreman Gi17 Stewart Avenue

Robbery at Cleveland jewelry store nets $10000

Three armed bandits entered the Last End section jewelry shop of Jacob Mayers at noon in Cleveland Ohio. They bound and gagged Tr son of the proprietor Jacob Mayers and escaped with jewelry and cash totaling about ten thousand dollars.

Cleveland Jacob Mayers Jacob Mauyers

Steel Strike Shifts Gains to Pittsburgh Area

In Pennsylvania the ninth day of the national steel strike shows operators gaining in the Pittsburgh and western district while Bethlehem plants stay largely steady. Many workers return, while manganese and blast furnaces face limited operations. Sharon residents defend state constabulary amid strikes, and the Senate education and labor committee plans a Pittsburgh probe next Friday through Sunday.

Sharon Senate Committee Pittsburgh New York National Steel Pennsylvania Wall Street Crucible Steel Bethlehem Cleveland Youngstown Chicago Wheeling AL Waukegin Siikers Wille Fas David Williams Farrell American Sheet Washington Washingon Senate Wiliams. Kenyon Education and Labor Committee League of Nations

Army Controls Omaha Strips City With Federal Troops

In Omaha Col E J Morris of the Twentieth Infantry takes command of regular and special police and oversees soldiers posted in the city. Gov Samuel R McWervie and local officials confer as additional forces arrive from Camp Funston and Camp Grant under General Wood. In Chicago Rev Maj Edward J Wattman, Roosevelt ally and veteran army chaplain, dies at the age of 87 after service from 1877 through World War I.

Omaha E. J. Morris Twentieth Infantry Morris Samuel R. McWervie Camp Funston Kan Camp Grant Wood Central Department Chicago Edward J. Wattman Conl Theodore Roosevelt Tie Hayes

Return of Rev R Ef Toole Welcomed by City Churches

Ryan Beem a West 16th street butcher suffered a broken right arm when his car backfired while cranking it on Sunday. A physician attended him and his condition improves but recovery will take time. Rev Toole returns as pastor of the First M E Church, causing general rejoicing among congregations.

M E. Church R. Ef. Toole Ryan Beem West 16Th Street Beem

Wheat Robbery Near Corydon Reported by Bedford Bloodhounds

Bedford bloodhounds were called to a point seven miles south of Corydon on a Tuesday night where seventy bushels of wheat were stolen. Walter Crawford led the dogs with Mayor Charles H. Allen observing the search. The scene was documented in a local notice and legal filing follows.

Bedford Corydon Walter Crawford Charles H. Allen

Theft at 1-2-3 Grocery Ends With Police Recovery

Police recovered about $3.45 from a suspect nicknamed Peg after a $4 theft from a clerk at the 1-2-3 Grocery. The clerk left money in a sweater pocket by a rear sink. the pocketbook was later found empty. The injured party declined to prosecute, but an affidavit may be filed.

Martin Lee

Bishops Visit Indianapolis Church Project

The Bishop of Indianapolis and three fellow bishops from Shanghai and Tokyo, with spouses, visited the rectory of Rev. A Elliston Cole to inspect the new Episcopal church building in progress. They are en route to the General Convention starting October 5 in Detroit. Bishop McKim previously preached at St. John's Church and confirmed a class here last winter.

Indianapolis Francis Frederick R. Graves Shanghai China Graves John McKim Tokyo Japan Indianapols A. Elliston Cole The Episcopal Church Detroit Mich McKim St. John’s Church

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J. Lee Martin County Milliams Willame Chase Owitch Ing Breeders Association Viscount Glerawly Beresford Cecil Bingham Viscount Glerawily England Mary of England Gr A. R. Karreman Befhlehem Father Vattman Rev. R H. Toole Ing Automobile M. E Tee Bedford Bloodhounds Crawford Indiana Lawrence Robert G. Gesell Egbert G. Gesell State of John R. Andrews Cole Circwuit Court Nancy A. Donaldson Laidesinie Florence Gilmore Boruff Boruff, Attorney Circuit Court Charles Wagoner Thompson Geiger Marshall Woolery North G Street Bedford, Ind Jackson Bedford National Bank Building Hodge & Walls C. H. Emery
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