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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1919
Page
4
The page lists staff roles including Thomas J Brooks editor Fred Bl Otis managing editor and Mrs Harrea Skew society editor with contact details. It also shows subscription rates for annual and short-term periods and rates for various display and local heading advertisements, obituaries and resolutions.
Orleans Progress Examiner lauds Rough Beavers as one of the cleanest pitchers to ever play in the box and one of the best in Southern Indiana. He struck out eleven K and I batters in a game, with one batter noting it was his second strikeout of the season.
Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Riggs of Kansas visit relatives. Mrs. Connerley visits Shoals. Mrs. Burton and Marjorie go to Bedford. Homer McCart of Bedford visits homefolks. Clifford King and family of Oolitic visit. Mr. Isom of Georgia visits mother-in-law Margaret Chapman. Marion Mathers of Orangeville visits daughter, Mrs Toliver. Rev. Allen and wife of Cale attend services. Rev. Haste and wife of Bedford preach. Mrs. Jana Weddle dies at son's home October 7 1919 burial at Huron cemetery. Set. Terrell home on furlough from New Jersey.
Mrs Jennie Worley, a former Rome resident living on West 138th street, traveled from Henderson, Kentucky to Louisville to visit her son after a 23 year absence. Her husband died last winter, they had a daughter who died in this city, and she recalled old neighbors while noting changes since they left.
Mr and Mrs Robert Sleight and children were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Hartman on Sixth street and returned to Bloomington this morning.
Federal troops patrol Gary and nearby steel towns amid the national steel strike as authorities seize radical literature and imprison suspected agitators. Mayor Hodges blames Reds for disorder while Gary stays under martial law and recruits join mill work forces.
Buffalo four minute men who rallied for Liberty bonds in the great war shift to preaching patriotism at street corners. They aim to counter speakers who used the soap box to spread class hatred and revolution by meeting them on their own ground.
Washington records that about 20 000 former army officers and men require employment this month. The War Department says 90 000 will be released by October 31, leaving 20 000 needing aid to return to civilian life.
Alva Cleon Parham, former Daily Mail employee, returns after two and a half years in the U S Signal Corps. He fought in five major battles in France, earned bronze stars and a bravery citation from General Orders No 54 Montabane Germany 27 June 1919, for Cantigny action.
Seymour Republican notes that the world series demonstrates public passion for baseball, its mental strain, and the need for both body and mind discipline. It argues steady nerve and peak condition win crucial moments and set a healthy example for youth.
Worner Franklin and Beryl Farmer of Sullivan returned with two cars bought via Mr Farmer’s agency in Detroit Michigan after a trip that included sightseeing in Canada. They arrived in the city night before last.
The aurora borealis drew many Indianapolis residents Wednesday evening and sparked numerous inquiries to the Star about the red glow in the north. A witness at 9 20 reported a green crown, red east patch, and pale streamers nearly to the zenith casting shadows on a lawn despite the moon. Weather officials noted faint north lights. experts explain solar activity causes such displays with occasional telegraph trouble during events.
Miss Mary Caroline Parks and Mr. Harvey Thomas wed in a simple ceremony at Rev. T W Cramer's residence on Thirty first street Indianapolis. The bride, a Rus sell M Leeds Advertising Company executive, wore blue messaline and received many gifts. They plan to live in Indianapolis with the groom employed at Van Dyke Marmon Co. he is a World War veteran.
Jesse Lee Walters, 12, daughter of Mrs. J D Walters, underwent an appendectomy at the hospital Sunday and was reported doing well on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Ogle of Indianapolis and Mrs Louisa Roth of Worthington, guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Reed on West Sixteenth Street, returned to their homes on Monday.
Po offers to erect a monument or marker for anyone in need in exchange for livestock or fodder such as cows shonts pigs clover hay fodder or worn. Mail Office, man.
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