Pretty Wedding: John Henson Weds Lena Uppinghouse
Mr John Henson and Miss Lena Uppinghouse were married on Tuesday afternoon in a small ceremony. The couple shared the vows and plan a quiet celebration with family and friends.
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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
4
Hallowe'en Party by Grace Overton and Edith Porter
Miss Grace Overton and Miss Edith Porter hosted a Hallowe'en party at home on Tuesday evening with friends attending. The event featured seasonal decorations and informal games in a cozy domestic gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overton
Edith Porter
Grace Overton
South 1
Lillie May Lanz
C. E. Franklin
Pretty home wedding unites Lena Uppinghouse and John Henson
A Tuesday evening ceremony at the North J street home of Mr and Mrs K C Uppinghouse united Miss Lena Uppinghouse and Mr John Henson. Rev John W Findley officiated and the couple received many gifts and warm wishes. After November 1 they will reside at 412 North J street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Uppinghouse
North J Street
Lena
John Henson
May Brooking
Frank Corps
John W. Findley
Mrs. Henson
Heavy blasting shakes Bloomington area near Victor
Heavy blasting on the Bloomington Southern railroad near Victor nine miles was plainly felt in Bloomington yesterday noon and several houses shook as if in an earthquake. One blast near Clear Creek dropped stone on roofs and caused damage. Much stone and up to 200 cans of powder are used per shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Victor
Clear Creek
Epidemic Closes Schools And Theater In Oolitic Over Diphtheria
Oolitic faced a diphtheria outbreak leading to closure of the local schools and the moving picture show. Public health officials ordered precautions and urged residents to avoid gatherings.
Oolitic closes schools and cinema over scarlet fever
Public schools in Oolitic are closed due to a diphtheria and scarlet fever outbreak. The moving picture theatre is ordered shut and children will be kept off the streets until the epidemic is under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oolitic
Moving Picture Theatre
Second Crop Apples Reported Across State
Harvey Root sends a sample of second crop apples borne by a tree on his place. Reports say this season has seen abnormal out of season buds on apple and pear trees, berry bushes, and some flowering shrubs due to peculiar weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Root
Edward Porter Ill at Home on West 17th Street
Edward Porter is reported ill at his residence on West 17th Street. No further details are provided about his condition or any accompanying events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Porter
West 17Th Street
Lawrence County Scenery: Hills and Backdrops Worth a Drive
Greencastle Banner notes Indiana’s Lawrence and surrounding counties offer steep hills and scenic routes. The Zollman hill near Bedford is a long, gradual incline famed for its views. A crossover from White River valley leads to Guthrie creek valley with a narrow gravel strip and a grand overlook. Motorists are invited to enjoy a full day tour amid autumn colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Bedford
Jackson County
Zollman Hill
White River Valley
Guthrie Creek
Greencastle
Diphtheria Emergency Closes Orleans Schools
The Board of Health and local physicians in Orleans struggle to control a diphtheria outbreak. A new case and several existing cases are quarantined, public schools remain closed indefinitely, and business in Orleans is at a standstill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Orleans
Wife of former Bedford photographer dies in Villagrove
A message reports the death of Mrs. O S Wolfe of Villagrove Urbana sister of the Wolfe family formerly resident in Bedford. Mrs Wolfe had visited this city and counted many friends here. Wolfe's sister living locally will attend the funeral in Villagrove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Wolfe
Villagrove
Funeral services for Marshall Smith held at Green Hill
The funeral services for Marshall Smith who was found dead at his West 20th street home Monday forenoon were conducted Wednesday at 2 o clock from the residence by Rev. J. W. Findley. Interment followed at Green Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Smith
West 20Th Street
J. W. Findley
Green Hill
Indiana sets 100 000 prairie chickens in state now
George W. Miles, commissioner of fisheries and game, reports a conservative Indiana prairie chicken population of about 100 000. Most birds reside in counties around the Kankakee basin, with counts in Kosciusko Fulton and White counties. A six year closed season is in effect, and a brief open season may be proposed in 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Miles
Fisheries and Game
Indiana
Kankakee
State Department
Miles
Kosciusko County
Fulton County
White County
Commission
Marriage License for Fackey Gorman Wampler and Addie B Pierce
A marriage license was issued for Fackey Gorman Wampler to Addie B Pierce. The couple proceeded with the necessary documents and formalities in the county office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fackey Gorman Wampler
Addie B. Pierce
Progressives Face Butler Over County Ticket in Lawrence County
The piece recounts Butler's failed bid to unite Progressives and Republicans for a county ticket in Lawrence County. It argues Butler lacks enough local support to run the county's affairs and accuses him of pressuring Progressives, while praising the party primary system and accusing Butler of falsehoods and misjudgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Lawrence County
Drunken Orleans woman causes trouble then released
Cora Waterhouse, often jailed in the county for weeks, caused a disturbance after drinking in Bedford. Chief Woodruff found her on the public square and jailed her. next morning she was released and escorted toward Mitchell. Police also report parents neglecting children as two kids wandered North I Street seeking their missing brother. they were returned home on South J Street. A son of Otto Lavender on North A Street suffers from tonsillitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Waterhouse
Bedford
Woodruff
Monon
Mitchell
Cora
Orleans
North I Street
South J Stret
Murder Burglar of Brother by Bedford Man
A Bedford man reportedly burglarized W B Wicker on West 11th street causing Wicker to suspect a late night visitor. A small cash change was found missing and the intruder fled through the rear door when a family member arrived home, leaving a larger roll of money undetected. The incident connects to the earlier murder of Hiram B. McWilliams by John Fritz, who is imprisoned with a gubernatorial reprieve pending term. Mrs. Joseph Fultz, once of TL West Market, is seriously ill in Fisherville, Ky., after the family shock from McWilliams’ death a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fultz
W. B. Wicker
West 11Th Street
Mr. Wicker
Paoli Inspector Tours New Albany Markets
State Food and Drug Inspector A W Bruner of Paoli visiting New Albany for a general inspection across local lines of business. He toured the market house this morning and found conditions generally satisfactory. This first check in months may lead to several days of stay for further review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A W. Bruner
Paoli
New Albany
Daughters of Isabella Luncheon Delights Parish Hall Affair
The Daughters of Isabella Kuchre event Tuesday at the Parish Hall drew a fair crowd despite bad weather. Twelve tables competed with Miss Lula Hoppingarner winning a table runner, and prizes awarded to Mrs. C C Gaussin and Mrs. Urban Horn for second and third place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Kuchre
Lula Hoppingarner
CC. Gaussin
Urban Horn
Robespiere
Non-Support And Inhuman Treatment Alleged In Divorce Suit
Grace L. Flora filed a divorce suit Wednesday alleging non support and inhuman treatment. The complaint seeks official relief and alimony as part of the proceeding.
Flora Sues For Divorce In Lawrence Circuit Court
Grace Flora, represented by attorney George O. Iseminger of Grace IL, filed for divorce from Arlie D. Flora in Lawrence circuit court. The couple wed February 7, 1892 and separated March 19, 1912. Allegations include cruel and inhuman treatment and abandonment with failure to provide support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace IL
Flora
George O. Iseminger
Lawrence
Arlie
D. Flora
Rev. Levi G. Batman Visits Bloomington Guests
The Rev. and Mrs. Levi G. Batman of Youngstown Ohio return from Louisville after attending the Disciples of Christ national convention. They were hosted by Dr. and Mrs. J B Duncan and by Hon and Mrs Ira Batman, with relatives at the Batmans West Kirkwood Avenue home. The Rev. Batman, an Indiana University graduate, serves as pastor of the First Christian Church in Youngstown and previously led a Philadelphia congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi G. Batman
Youngstown, C
Louisvile
Disciples of Christ
Ira Batman
Batman
West Kirkwood Avenue
Indiana University
First Christian Church of
Youngstown
Philadelphia
Bloomington
J. B. Duncan
West 14Th Street
Pat Hurley Pleads Guilty in Intoxication Charge
Pat Hurley entered a guilty plea on Wednesday in Justice Iseminger's court for intoxication and was fined one dollar plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Hurley
Local Moves and New Home Progress
Mr W D Green and wife with daughter visit Sterling Kansas for a period. Elner Smiths near 9th and L streets nearing completion. they plan to move from East 15th street to a new bungalow by mid November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elner Smith
9Th
L Streets
East 15Th Street
Local Social Notes Mention Visits From Town and Nearby Regions
Mrs. George Parks visits her daughter Miss Mary Parks in Cincinnati where she attends school. Mrs. Frank Turner of Bloomington and Mrs. Joseph Wright stay several days with their mother Mrs. Nancy Reid. Mrs. Wright returns home to Orleans this afternoon. Peter B. Blue of Mentone Indiana spends the day in the city. Thomas Dixon, lately in Gardner with his sister, returns home. George W. McDaniel returns from a business trip through the southwest. Ollie White, recovering from rheumatism, resumes barber shop work. Noble Newkirk, recently in Montana, returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Turner
Bloomington
Joseph Wright
Nancy Reid
Wright
Orleans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uppinghouse
Hallowe'en
Misses Grace
Bride
Moving Picture
Putnam County
Nan
Prue Ghgkeng
U. S. Transport Prairie
United Commission
Santo Domingo
Dennis
Date
Progressives
Drunken Wonan
Otto
Lavender
Kentucky
Bruner
Lughre Party
Ing
Grace L. Flora
G. O. Iseminger
George Parks
Miss Mary Parks
Cincinnati
Peter B. Blue
Mentone, Ind
Thomas Dixon
Gardner, I
George W. McDaniel
Southwest
Ollie White
Noble Newkirk
Montana
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