Police raid nets poker operation and fines in city
Chief Frank Martin and officers James Martin and Thomas Gipson raided a South Street water haul poker game at 3 30 pm Saturday. Two decks of cards and 1 75 in money were seized. Five men S M Terrell Henry Brown Noah Brannum Harrison Taylor and AO Walper were fined five dollars and costs each. Fred Freeman a constable faces charges for running the gaming house. A separate raid on West Sixteenth Street yielded only a water haul and police documented upstairs participants for future reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Martin
James Martin
Thomas Gipson
Fred Frewman
South Street
Evi
S. M. Terrell
Herry Brown
Noah Brannum
Harrison Taylor
Ao. C. Walper
Fred Freeman
J. L. Smith
Lawson Place
West Sixteenth Street
Levyed by Lawrence County under new law completed
Tax commissioners have completed levying under the new law in Lawrence County. Details of assessments and amounts remain to be announced as the process progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Ald Spice Valley
Bedford Corp
Michell Corp
Huron Corp
Oolitic Corp
Marshall
PETTY
Marion
Large Estate Left by Kinser Died Oct 8 in City
Wills and tax levies dominate Monroe County notices. The Kinser estate, including 400 acres in Lawrence County and Harrodsburg real estate, is probated with specific bequests to Helen and Marjorie Strain, Laura Kinser, and the Harrodsburg Cemetery Association. The remainder goes to Grant Armstrong and Wesley Kinser in trust, with proceeds to Michael Alva Kinser and government bonds investment for life income. County tax levies under new law compare current and prior year totals across multiple local jurisdictions aiding taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Whinser
Harrodsburg
Eli Kinser
Bedford
Monroe
W. E. Clark
Ruth Sherwood
Michael Alva Kinser
Monroe County
Helen Strain
Marjorie. Strain
Laura Whinser
En Kinser
Harrodsburg Cemetery Association
Lawrence County
Armstrong
Wesley F. Kinser
Glover Golden Wedding Celebrated by Local Groups
A social at the G A R hall honored Mr and Mrs T G Glover on their 50th anniversary held with Women’s Relief Corps and Grand Army of the Republic. Mrs Glover received a cameo pin from sisters before a supper and musical selections. Mr Glover, a Civil War lieutenant, and the couple reside in St Petersburg for 16 years after marriage in Bedford Indiana. John Smith of Indianapolis visited his sister Mrs O F Marks who is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Ball
T G. Glover
Woman’s Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
John Smith
Indianapolis
City
F. Marks
Robin Hood
Opera
Bedford
Chicago
England
Joe Glover
Expressman
Monon
Bostonians
Benefit game for Roy Beavers boosts Bedford win over Orleans
A charity basketball benefit raised support for Roy Beavers as Bedford defeated Orleans by a final score of 13 to 0 in a compressed schedule game. The event highlighted local teams and community ties.
Bedford Cubs Defeat Orleans Giants in Roy Beavers Benefit Game
The Bedford Cubs beat the Orleans Giants 13 to 9 in a benefit for Roy Beavers, with Beavers receiving the entire gate receipts after his arm injury. Bedford pitcher Box starred on the mound and Batter Lessig hit two baggers, as fans noted a hard fought, well played contest. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Alex Watkins and Conductor Chas Watkins of the Monon. Mrs. Albert Carter remained ill at home with inflammatory rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavers
Orleans
Box
Bedford
Lessig
Trinkle
Moore
Phiester
Bundy
Alex Watkins
Georgia
Chas. ‘Watkins
The
Monon
Albert Carter
North J Street
Wreck on Southeastern Near Coxton Causes Delays
A Saturday afternoon crash two miles south of Coxton derailed a coal car and an oil tank on a Southeastern freight train. Nine cars blocked the road, seven crewless empties spilled into a creek, and the bridge was torn. No injuries reported. track cleared by Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxton
Lawrence Court Records Divorce Case Withdrawn
John H. Shipp files for divorce from Thelda H. Shipp in Lawrence Circuit Court. Complaint withdrawn from files. Noted: principals are prominent Mitchell people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Li. Shipp
Lawrence
Thelda H. Shipp
Mitchell People
Death of Mary Frances Blackburn 2 dies at home
Mary Frances Blackburn aged 2, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alva Blackburn of Sixth Street, died Sunday at 3 30 pm. Funeral was held at the home on Tuesday at 2 pm and she was buried in Hopkins Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Blackburn
Alva Blackburn
Sixth Street
Funeral Held For Mytle Knight In Oolitic
Mytle Knight five son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Knight of Oolitic died last Thursday night after diphtheria. Funeral was held Saturday with Rev Hays in charge. Services were outdoors at the home yard due to disease maturity. Burial followed in Patton Hill Cemetery. Mrs Inez Eckerson of Portland Oregon visited her McKnight relatives and left for Indianapolis to see nephew Harold McKnight at Indiana Medical School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mytle
Virgil Knight
Oolitic
Hays
Oo- Titic
Patton Hill Ceemetery
Inez Eckerson
Portland
Oregon
D. W. McKnight
Indianapolis
Harrold McKnight
Indiana Medical School
Auto Truck Incident Injures Henry Bruce on Job
Henry Bruce, employed by Short and McBride road contractors at 31 West 16th Street, was badly injured Monday when a truck ran back down an incline, tipping over the bank. He was trapped beneath the vehicle and sustained serious leg injuries with additional body and arm injuries. a physician attended him and he was resting as comfortably as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bruce
Short & McBride
16Th ‘Street
Truce
Fim
Bruce
Automobile Crash Damages Car on Dixie Road
The Holland car driven by Louise Holland with passengers including Margaret Holland and Frances Stipp ran off the Dixie Road hillside after a Ford driven by Bert George struck it while attempting to pass. All occupants escaped serious injury despite the severe damage to the auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Sh Jand
Louise
Margaret ‘Holland
Thomas. Holland
Frances Stipp
Iss
Lotta Bartlett
Ford
Bert George
Eversole Golden Wedding Celebrated at Home
Mr and Mrs James H Eversole marked fifty years of marriage with a Pleasantville home anniversary gathering. The couple who wed fifty years ago were joined by twelve children and many neighbors. four sons were absent due to distance and service. The event featured refreshments and graceful attire with the bride in a grey dress and the groom in a Prince Albert suit from the original ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Eversole
Hannah Moore
Bere
Prince Albert
Mary Tow
Grace Wilkerson
Ida Tirey
Iris Eversole
Edward
Henry Eversole
Canada
Pennsylvania
Rex
U. S
Misses Walls Visit Col Alexander Home on Sunny Day
Misses Hattie and Alice Walls from Bedford visit Col Alexander at his Bloomington home for a pleasant Sunday afternoon. The brief social note records a friendly local gathering with known residents and a cordial rural community tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie
Alice Walls
Bedford
Col Alexander
Bloomington
Funeral. Charles Miller Lemon laid to rest at Green Hill
Funeral services for Charles Miller Lemon were held Sunday at 3 PM at First Baptist Church. A large crowd paid tribute to a respected, generous man. Rev. Q A Cook officiated and former pastors spoke. Burial followed in Green Hill cemetery with deacons as pallbearers. Numerous out of town attendees attended from New York Cleveland Indianapolis and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Miller Lemon
First Baptist Church
Charles Miller
Lemon
Q. A. Cook
Co. W. Chadwick
Wilson Whitnes
Imade C.M. Lemon
Inez
Owen
Jesus
Robert Mathes
W. S. Peterson
Wau
Jackson
B. J. Stalker
R. B. Lieward
Green
A. E. Bestor
New York
Jack Darrow
Cleveland
Ohio
Wil Holland
Lytle
Miranda. Morgan
Indianapolis
Edward. Morgan
Kate Morgan
Richmond
Nelle Morgan
Cheyenne
Wyo
C. W. Chadwick
M.C. A
al Camp Waylor
Henry Crawford
Mitchell
Gus Davis
Bloomington
Inez Owens
Franklin College
W. C. Garten
AL As Lane
Oden
John
James
Caress
Elnora
First Methodist
Oolitic
Jos. Dahr
R. M. Hays
Delbert Watson
L. A. Smallwood
Orlando
John Deford
Embery Bridwell
Sylvester Miller
Green Hill
Louise George
Terre Haute
Assignments of Monon Crews Announced
A. W. Martin, road foreman, of engines on the southern division of the Monon, announces engineer and fireman assignments. C2 Moyers to engine 54. C. J. Slashour to engine 5627. C. Davis to engine 551. Dennis Head to engine 651. C. D. Silzer to engine 564. E. Fields to engine 552. Arthur I. Leslie to yard engine with Charles Horn back. Clarence Lamb to engine 651 with Hensley. A. Hedrich to engines 71 and 74 for preferr ed freight with H. L. Tastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Martin
Southern’ Division
The
Monon
C2 Hi.Moyers
C. J. Slashour
D- C. Davis
Dennis Head
C.D. Silzer
E. Fields
Arthur I. Leslie
Charles Hornback
Clarence Lamb
Bil
Hensley
A. Hedrich
Hand Injury Reported In City Worker Incident
George Matfield of this city employed with the Manon at McDoel suffered a painful injury to his right hand Friday. He went home Friday night to be treated by a physician and is under medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Matfield
Manon
McDoel
George Palmer
Springville
Charles
Funeral Services For Joseph Banks And Baxter Held At Oolitic
Two inmates, Joseph Banks and George Baxter, were recaptured after fleeing Monroe County Jail Bloomington. Banks, Baxter and an alleged murder charge figure in the escape. Sheriff H L McCord captured them on the Brownstown Wallonia road and returned them to Brownstown Jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. McCord
Alva
Banks
George Baxter
Monroe County
Bloomington
Brownstown
Wallonia
Baxter
Modora
Medora State Bank
M.F
Davis
Medora
Geo. F. Turmail
C. V. Weddle
M. Tur
Weddle
7Rurmai
Fred Peters
Mr. Peters
McCord
Bedford
Monroe
Seymour Republican
Rumor of Verne Worman Escape Proves Hoax
A circulated report that 18 year old Verne Worman escaped from the county jail was a hoax. The tale spread after Frank Henderson jokingly told local boys, prompting calls to the sheriff. Other items note theater praise, veteran news, and local family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Worman
Frank Henderson
Worman
Political Camp Royal Neighbors of America Formed
The Royal Neighbors of America camp was instituted Monday evening in Politic by District Deputy Mrs Inman. Thirty on the charter and four who received the initiatory degree. Bedford Camp No 3213 degree staff exemplified the work. A social followed and about twenty local members traveled from the city to attend.
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Dence
David J. Kinser
MWR
Glover
Roy Beavers
Bedford Cubs
Orleans Giants
John H. Shipp
Thelda Shipp
Circuit Court
Hopkins Cem
Machine
Clyde Holland
Dixie Road
Joseph Banks
Sheriff McCord
Jacksont
Verne Worman
Ger
Walter Whitlock
Odon
Lafayette
Miss Harriett-McDonald
Louisville
Albert Cissell
Sun Street
Lincoln Avenue
Richard Albert
Mack Selby
Venice
California
Los Angeles
Sam, Stevens
Washington
Sen
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