Brave Zeolla Bates Rescues Boy From Live Wire Death
Opal Gehring ten year old narrowly escaped electrocution when a live wire at 20th and H streets touched him. Zeolla Bates a 16 year old girl grabbed a wooden handled rake and with others freed the boy, who suffered severe burns to the right shoulder arm and leg. He was taken to the City Hospital after treatment by Dr. Pearson. The incident occurred about 4 15 PM as Opal returned home from school and the two now share a message of danger and heroism in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeolla Bates
Opal Gehring
Gotloeb Gehring
Both
Portland
20Th
Miss Bates
Pearson
Gotlieb Gehring
Married Fred H. Bunn and Alma H. Anderson
Surprise to their friends announces the marriage solemnized September 25 in this city by Rev. John Williams. Bunn, a motion strainman and local baseball player, wed Alma H. Anderson, a popular resident. Descriptions highlight mutual happiness and broad friendship. Also notes Mrs. Bert Wolfe and Estella Wolfe visiting Bedford relatives before returning East.
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Fred H. Bunn
Alma H. Anderson
John Williams
Bert Wolfe
Washington, D. C
Bedford
Indianapolis
Estella M. Wolfe
Wolfe
East
Local Resident Pair Identified in Notice
William A Chenault of Oolitic is Emma F Hall of Oolitic in a brief notice detailing the equal names linked to the local listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam A. Chenautft
Emma F. Hall
Butler’s bids to place “feet in the trough” in Mitchell politics
The Mitchell Tribune accuses County Chairman Butler of using his printing shop to produce campaign handbills for Democrats in Mitchell, arguing he would join if a Democratic paper existed. The piece claims Butler would control candidates and force them to dance to his tune, criticizing past favors to South Side residents and urging change for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Mitchell
Tom Brooks
Mr. Butler
Mitchell Tribane
Quarryman Declares Change Unwanted in Letter
A Bloomington quarry worker writes to The Telephone arguing against a political "change" citing 1896 quarries idle, current wages double past, and steady work with fair pay. He emphasizes home ownership, debt, and desire to avoid offices while keeping quarries busy and wages stable.
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Bloomington
Star
Cresent
Hunter Valley
Hunter
Taft
Roosevelt
Wilson
Illness note and social at Mrs Underwood home
John B. Stipp received a message from J W Woodsmall of Elwood that Mary Stipp, living with him while she studies this winter, is seriously ill and her father Charles Stipp of Erie awaits a further message before traveling to Elwood. Meanwhile the First Christian church ladies plan a dime social at Mrs John Underwood’s home on West 13th Street Friday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Stipp
J. W. Woodsmall
Elwood
Mary Stipp
Charles Stipp
Erie
Roosevelt tour shows smaller crowds and waning support
The Roosevelt campaign ended a long Western and Southern tour covering about 10 000 miles across twenty states. Crowds were smaller than expected, with disturbances in the South and sharp blame aimed at local Republican leaders. Analysts say Roosevelt has lost ground since the campaign began and Taft’s prospects may brighten as the anti-Roosevelt sentiment shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Roosevelt
South
Globe Democrat
Chicago
Wilson
Col
Taft
Regular WRC Meeting Sets Delegates For District Convention
The regular WRC meeting will be held Friday afternoon October 4 at 2 o clock. The president urges all members to attend as delegates will be chosen for the district convention and work will be done to prepare for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRC
Short illness ends life of Mrs Sallie Ann Armstrong Perry Township
Mrs Sallie Ann Armstrong, an aged resident of Perry Township, died after a short illness. Her passing leaves family and friends in sorrow, with funeral arrangements to be announced by the local undertaker.
Delayed Is Preliminary Of Harry Richard Son
The preliminary hearing for Harry Richard son, accused of shooting his wife in Mitchell, was postponed to October 7 due to Mrs. Richardson's illness. The incident occurred Saturday night at a Mitchell restaurant. Richardson reportedly fired three shots and then turned the revolver on himself amid jealousy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Richardson
Mitchell
Richardson
Repents Of Hasty Wedlock Following Fist Fight Declared By Press
A press story reports Julia under wood repents a rushed marriage to Victor after a heated fist fight. Authorities or witnesses note the altercation preceded the wedding plan. The article emphasizes caution in impulsive vows amid domestic dispute context.
Funeral Friday for Aunt Sallie Armstrong in Perry township
After a brief illness Mrs Sallie Ann Armstrong widow of Uriah Armstrong died at her Perry township home. Age 76, known as Aunt Sallie, death due to heart trouble. Survived by five children Harley Jackson of Seymour, and sons Grant Bradley Kern Curtis all in the county. Born near Fayetteville, lifelong resident. Funeral Friday at 1 pm from Springville church, burial in family cemetery.
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Sallie Ann Armstrong
Uriah Armstrong
Perry Township
Harley Jackson
Seymour
Grant
Bradley
Kern
Curtis
Fayetteville
Springville
Almost in State Collapse Julia Underwood Bride in Granite City
The St Louis Globe Democrat reports on the unusual marriage of Julia Underwood, a Bedford girl, in Granite City Illinois on a Sunday wedding day. The ceremony drew attention for its dramatic circumstances and community reaction.
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Julia P. Underwood
Orvil Davis
Altamont
Granite City
Davis
Molthrop
The
St Louis Globe Democrat
Julia Underwood
Bedford
Til
Young Harrodsburg Woman Hurt In Wagon Accident
Mrs. Russell Jones, 19, of the area two miles west of Harrodsburg, was severely injured when a wagon jerk threw her off while standing. An iron bar penetrated her abdomen. doctors removed it and treated profuse bleeding. Her life hangs in balance amid fear of blood poisoning. physicians hope for recovery with aid from Dr Frank Holand of Bloomington and Dr Holand of Harrodsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Jones
Harrodsburg
Jones
Milton Weimer
Buena Vista
Boy Fractures Elbow At Needmore School
Nine year old Ralph Monday of Needmore suffered a broken right elbow Tuesday afternoon while playing with other children at Needmore school. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe Monday.
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Ralph
Joe Monday
Needmore
Needmore School
Canadian couple visiting Riverside on extended pleasure trip
Judge and Mrs. Hiram Hubbard of Riverside California guesting in the city for several days with George Stoessel and family. Mrs Hubbard known locally as Mrs Julia Yerger long resident near 17th and K Streets.
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Hiram Hubbard
Riverside
California
Canada
New York
George Stoessel
Hubbard
Julia Yerger
17Th
Mrs William Cole Reports Apple Tree In Full Bloom
Mrs William Cole of West 17th street notes her apple tree is bursting with fruit this year with apples still on the branches. The bloom is described as heavy and promising a good harvest through the season.
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William Cole
West 17Th Street
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H. Anderson United
Riage
Nealis
Chane
Moontipp
Puth Moe
Chierso Inter Ocean
Roosevelt Toe
Sallie
Ann Armstrong
Harry Richard
Victor
Julia
Wood
Clas. W. Fairbanks
U. S
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Indiana
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