Fifteen Year Old William Handy Receives Large Pension
Samuel Simpson, pension agent, draws federal aid for William Handy thirteen, son of James Handy deceased Civil War veteran. William collects back pay totaling 1267 dollars from the father’s death for support at fourteen dollars monthly. Handys reside in Bedford and Shoals area with the mother in the city’s west part.
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Samuel Simpson
William Handy
James Handy
Bedford
Shoals
Ind
Family Surprises Mrs Cosner On Birthday Anniversary
A local family surprised Mrs. Sarah Cosner on her birthday anniversary Thursday with well wishes and a small gathering. Neighbors joined in the celebration at her home, sharing cake and warm tributes to the longtime resident.
Seventy Fourth Birthday Surprise at North Street Home
Mrs. Sarah Cosner enjoyed a family gathering at her North Street home to celebrate her seventy fourth birthday. Dinner was served at noon with her children and grandchildren present, including Mr and Mrs Will Cosner, Mr and Mrs Frank Cosner and Frances, Mr and Mrs G M Foster, Ralph Cosner, Miss Hattie Cosner, Miss Beryl Foster, and Mr and Mrs Ralph Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Cosner
North S Street
Will Cosner
Frank Cosner
Frances
G. M. Foster
Ralph Cosner
Hattie Cosner
Beryl Foster
Ralph Foster
Grant Acton Sprains Wrist After 20 Foot Fall
Grant Acton, worker for Furst Kerber Cut Stone Company, fell twenty feet Thursday and suffered a painful wrist sprain. He was lucky to escape more serious injury.
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Grant Acton
Furst- Kerber Cut Stone Company
Doctor Vaccinates Record Hog Herd in Lawrence County
Dr J T Freeland has finished vaccinating 200 hogs against cholera, the largest stock herd in Lawrence county. The inoculation was performed by Dr Dobbins.
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J. T. Freeland
Lawrence County
Dobbins
Divorce Petition Filed by Joda Cassada in Lawrence Court
Joda Cassada sues Katie Cassada in the Lawrence Circuit Court for divorce alleging cruel treatment. The couple wed March 20, 1915 and separated in 1915 after repeated claims of lack of love and reluctance to live together. He alleges she refused to join him at distant homes as promised.
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Joda Cassada
Lawrence
Katie Cassada
Desertion Charge Filed Against Joda Cassada in Lawrence Court
Joda Cassada was arrested Thursday morning on a desertion charge in Lawrence Circuit Court. His bond was set at 500 dollars for a divorce case he filed against his wife, but he could not post bond and remained incarcerated.
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Joda Cassada
Cassada
Recovering Miss Edna Wilking Injured At Decator
Miss Edna Wilking is reported to be recovering after an injury sustained at Decator. Her parents were at her side as doctors determined the extent of her condition.
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Edna Wilking
Niece of Local Man Moves After Fatal Grade Crossing Crash
Edna Wilking of Decatur Illinois, niece of G Lt Wilking, recovers after her parents were killed in a grade crossing auto crash in Decatur. The Southeastern line adds a third switching crew in Bedford yards to handle rising freight traffic and two extra freight trains run north and south to ease yard congestion. Mrs Everett Corbin visits Avoca relatives.
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Edna Wiking
Decatur
Ill
W. H. Wilking
G. Lt. Wilking
Southeastern
Bedford
Bound Over Mike Battelleo in Circuit Court Case
Justice Ralph Malott bound Mike Battelleo over to the circuit court under a 500 dollar surety of the peace bond after a day of testimony. Battelleo faces assault and battery with intent to kill Rock following a business dissolution dispute that included gunfire.
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Tony Rock
Ralph Malott
Mike Battelleo
Batterleo
Rock
Battelleo
Conference And Institute For Preachers At First Christian
A conference and institute for preachers and elders will be held at First Christian Church from October 18 to 22. Sessions begin 9 am Tuesday forenoon and run all day with evening programs at 7 30 pm. Speakers include W S Buchannan C E Underwood Garry L Cook S Lappin C W Cauble P Y Pendleton W H Book and J Boyd Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
W. S. Buchannan
Prof
C. E. Underwood
Garry L. Cook
8. S. Lappin
C. W. Cauble
P. Y. Pendleton
W. H. Book
J. Boyd Jones
Father of D M Foster Pittsfield Man Dies
John M Foster, aged 89, Civil War veteran, died at his Pittsfield Maine home from pneumonia after age related infirmities. He was the father of D M Foster a Monon car repairer who could not attend the funeral due to travel delays from a recent visit. His wife had died three years earlier.
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D. M. Foster
Monon
John M. Foster
Pittsfield
Foster
Mort Duncan Victim of Accident at Work
Mort Duncan a Southeastern passenger brakeman from Terre Haute is staying a few days after severely spraining his right ankle and foot at work. He has difficulty getting around but is in stable condition.
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Mort Duncan
Southeastern
Terre Haute
Mort
Mrs Bert Smith Undergoes Hospital Operation
Mrs. Bert Smith of 11th and M streets underwent abdominal surgery at City Hospital Thursday morning. She is reported doing as well as could be expected by her physician Thursday afternoon.
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Bert Smith
11Th and
M Streets
City Hospital
Fortnightly Club Delights With Home Meeting and Plans
The Fortnightly Club met Wednesday at Mrs. Ben Sherwood’s home on L Street. Darkened rooms glow with tapers and fall floral decor as members enjoy conversation and Victrola music. Bouillon wafers and cherry tarts with whipped cream served. Plans for the annual Halloween masquerade set for October 28 at Mrs. E. E. Mitchell’s home on West Sixteenth Street. Guests included Mrs. Will McKinley and Mrs. Opal Gyger. Charles Spaulding of Lawrence County to HG Hampton of Avoca obtain a marriage license.
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Ben Sherwood
Hallowe’en
E. E. Mitchell
West Sixteenth Street
Will MecKinley
Opal i Gyger
Monon Brakeman Averts Disaster With Angle Cocking
A Monon brakeman saved pedestrians crossing the B and B tracks at O Street by angle cocking the caboose air brakes as two trailers backed off the main line to let No 9 pass. The rear brake action stopped the train just as people crossed, smashing a nearly new L and N car to prevent a worse outcome.
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O Street
iFurst Kerber
No. 9
Monon
Dinner Party Given Wednesday By Mrs Fred Richardson
Mrs Fred Richardson hosted a dinner party Wednesday at her Portland Addition home. The centerpiece featured dahlias and roses. Menu included fried chicken green beans mashed potatoes candied Jersey sweets tomatoes slaw pickles hot rolls potato salad wafers butterscotch pie fruit coffee and guests included Mrs Jenny Lemon Mrs Betty Richardson Mrs Frank Holland and Mrs James Newkirk.
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Fred Richardson
Portland Addition
Jennie, Lemon
Betty Richardson
Frank Holland
James Newkirk
Lost Finger Case Shifts to Justice Court
William Davis of West Twelfth street, a planerman at Furst Kerber Cut Stone Co, lost the small finger of his right hand. The injury led to amputation after Thursday’s accident involving the machine. The case of Indiana versus Intoxicating Liquors and Reuben Smallwood was set for 2 pm in Justice Malott's court. A circuit court hearing covered the Harlow estate case against Dr. E E Mitchell. A divorce was granted in Bock versus Bock.
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State of
Indiana
Reuben Smallwood
Justice Malott
William Davis
West Twelfth Street
Furst-Kerber
Stone Company
George Whalin
E. E. Mitchell
Harlow
Circuit Court
Bedford EEE Motorcycle Speedsters to Salem Race
Bedford EEE riders including Red Hitchcock will head to Salem on Saturday October 23 for a twenty mile race open to all starters while locals race their own contest. Hitchcock previously won money at Salem and led the Bedford challengers in a recent meet.
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Red” Hitchcock
Bedford
Salem
Hitchcock
Bridge Party Honors Miss May Brooks at Mitchell
Mrs. Howard Moore and Mrs. Noble Moore hosted a seven-table bridge party for Miss May Brooks, ahead of her November wedding to Dr. Roland Wynne of Washington, D C. Seated guests included Mrs. Jenkins of Orleans and Mrs. Tubble of Kansas City. Lois Webb won high score, J M Winstandley second, T J Brooks third. refreshments featured pepper stuffed chicken, olives, aspic, hot biscuits, brick ice cream and coffee.
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May Brooks
Roland “Edgar Wynne
Washington, D. C
Howard Moore
Noble Moore
Mitchell
Dresden
Lois Webb
J. M. Winstandley
T. J. Brooks
Jenkins
Orleans
Tubble
Kansas City
City
Monon official orders $300,000 piling timber at Bedford
John Clark of the industrial department for Monon railroad visited Bedford yesterday to place orders for piling timber valued at 300000 dollars, Bloomberg World reports.
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John Clark
The
Monon Railroad
Bedford
Bloomington World
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Bay Ridge
Brooklyn
Robert Burns
Eureka
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Atlantic
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HG Hampton
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Edward Moore
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