Mitchell Woman R M Bareford Dies After Illness
Mrs R M Bareford died at her Mitchell home early this morning after a lingering illness at 1:80 o clock. She is survived by her husband two stepdaughters Mrs Charles Iemon of this city and Mrs Ester Dalton of Mitchell two stepsons Charles and Frank Bareford of Mitchell. No funeral arrangements have been made.
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BL OM. Bareford
Mitchel
Charles Lemon
City
Alrs
Ester Dalton
Mitchell
Charles
Frank Bareford
Resolutions of Respect for W. L. Martin in Bedford Lodge
Bedford Indiana October 12 1915 resolutions adopted at Bedford Lodge 615 mourn the death of Br W L Martin brakeman for Col & Bt Railroad after a burial in Bedford and later in Harrisburg Kentucky. The note lauds his benevolence industry and service and extends sympathy to his wife three daughters mother and father. The charter is signed by R C Bunn J M Gardner and V M Lemon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. i L. Martin
Col & Bt. Railroad
Bedford
Harrisburg
W. L. Martin
Jess
Bedford Lodge
W. O. Martin
Bro. W
Wn Beatord Lodge 15
C. L
Éuddalser
Bedford 1
Meir
R. C. Bunn
J. M. Gardner
V. M. Lemon
Bedford Beats Switz City 24 to 16 Friday Night
Bedford outpaced Switz City 24 to 16 led by Snow and Strout with a late burst. Patton played the entire game with a swollen arm as Bedford avenged last year's tournament setback and tightened its defense through Monical and Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switz City
Bedford
Bloomington
Thess
Snow
Stront
Patton
Husky
Armstrong
Monical
Brewer
Nie Radcliff Visits Sister in Owensburg
Nie Radcliff of Owensburg is visiting her sister Payne for a few days, accompanied by her niece and nephew Helen of Newkirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nie Radcliff
Owensburg
Payne
de Neice
Helen of
Stone for Harbor Dam Commuted by Railway Order
The Southeastern Railway ships 17 carloads daily of black stone to Indiana Harbor near Chicago for use in a large breakwater dam. The order totals 1,500 carloads, all supplied by the P. M. & B. and the Hoosier Stone quarries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Railway
Indiana Harbor
Chicago
Hoosier Stone Quarries
Local Boy Chosen for 1 U Glee Club
Wayne Mitchell and Tom Huffines, both local boys, were selected among 125 candidates for the 1 U Glee Club this year. Rehearsals have begun for Pirates of Penzance, a joint performance by the Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1. U. Glee Club
Wayne Mitchell
Tom Huffines
Pirates of Penzance
Mitchell Police Raid Nabs Several At Suspect Poker Game
Mitchell police raided a residence of a Black citizen Friday night and arrested three or four men found inside. One man proved he did not participate and was released. The incident involved an alleged poker game and neighbors described law actions taken at the scene.
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Mitchell
Pleasant Apple Butter Day With Friends At Addison
Mesdames Dave Ragsdale Elza Moore Louis Szczepansky and Will Duncan spent a day as guests of Addison Younger of Shanswick joining for a Friday visit. The ladies helped make apple butter and a sumptuous dinner of seasonal delicacies was served at noon.
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Dave Ragsdale
Elza Moore
Louis Szczepansky
Will Duncan
Addison Younger
Shanswick
Al Hunter Rescues Dog From Drain In Country
Mitchell Tribune lauds Yedford resident Al Hunter for freeing a dog trapped in a drain several miles from town. The animal had been confined for days and was too weak to stand when released, a deed praised as true friendship to any creature in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Hunter
Yedford
Mitchell Tribune
Hendersons Return After Robinson Operation for Cancer
M C Henderson of North T street returned from Robinson where his brother Pat Henderson of Heltonville underwent cancer surgery performed by Dr Rudder of Indianapolis. The left arm was amputated between elbow and shoulder and two large kernels removed from under the arm. The patient withstood the operation as well as could be expected and the physician believes the disease may be checked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Henderson
North T Street
Robinson
Pat Henderson
Heltonville
Rudder
Indianapolis
Henderson
John Hert Visits City From Springville
John Hert of Springville was in the city this morning, stopping to meet local residents and view downtown activity. The visit was brief and no further events were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hert
Springville
Box Supper at Cross Lanes School House Delights Local Crowd
A Friday box supper at Cross Lanes School House drew a large crowd of patrons and friends. Miss Pauline Shaffer presided as mistress of ceremonies. A fish pond and a cake auction for prettiest girl provided amusement. Proceeds of 25.95 will fund a school library and supplies.
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Cross Lanes
Pauline Shaffer
Dead Samuel Hummer Dies in Madison Hospital
Samuel Hummer father of Mrs. Winton Hanners of this city died at a Madison hospital Saturday morning after long feeble health. He resided here for many years and is survived by his widow and one daughter. The body will be brought home Sunday. funeral plans are not yet set.
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Samuel Hummer
Winton Hanners
Madison
Hummer
Panama Canal delay sends soldier to Canal Zone
Mrs. William Rhoda reports her son August of Company G 27th Infantry has arrived at the Panama Canal after a canal land slide halted progress to the Philippines. He is now stationed in the Canal Zone and will likely remain there indefinitely.
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William Rhoda
August
Co. G 27Th Infantry
Panama Canal
Canal
Phillipines
Canal Zone
Old 1846 Letter From Bedford to Claysville Unearthed
A scarce letter dated October 1846 from Bedford to Miss Adelia Fox in Claysville Washington county is valued by Mrs. Elmer Wells. It mentions a cold day and election day with the phrase hurrah for Freemont and is signed by Lou Bivins followed by Amen. The piece bears a goose quill script and bears a three cent stamp on the hastily written envelope.
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Elmer Wells
East 16Th Street
Freemont
Lou Bivins
Bedford
Adelia Fox
Claysville
Washington County
Henderson Creek Road Completed Reported by County Surveyor
County Surveyor Henry McIntire reports the Henderson Creek road as complete, noting work along the Henderson road project in the area. The update confirms construction progress and readiness for subsequent inspections.
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Henry McIntire
Henderson Creek
Mrs. Mitchell Honored At Alumnae Jubilee
At St. Mary of the Woods in Terre Haute the alumnae voted to raise 10000 dollars for a diamond jubilee scholarship before Oct 22 1916. Mrs Craigie Gunn Mitchell 72 of Bedford was re elected president and other officers were chosen unanimously.
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Terre Haute
Ind
St. Mary-of-the-Woods
Academy and College
Craigie Gunn-Mitchell
Bedford
Nane Head Fithian
Danville
Mary Korbley McNutt
Indianapolis
Elizabeth T Thompson Lloyd
Chicago
Blanche Luken
Richmond
Marie Schneider
Arcola
Mary Viola
Anna Mary Burk
International Federation of Alumni of Catholic Colleges and Academies
Sisters of Providence
Finger Severely Injured At Bedford Foundry Plant
H. B. Barnett, a Bedford Foundry and Steel Plant worker, suffered a severe injury Saturday when his forefinger was caught between heavy steel, almost mashed to the middle knuckle. A local doctor treated the wound, and he may return to work in two or three weeks if no complications arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BE. Barnett
Bedford Foundry & Steel
Runaway Mrs. Howard Peek Injures Slightly Saturday Afternoon
Mrs. Howard Peek, mother of W. E. Clark, was slightly injured in a runaway incident Saturday afternoon. Police report she sustained minor injuries and was treated locally.
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Howard Peek
Auto Frightened Horses Crash Into Telephone Pole
Howard Peek and wife were driving a carriage when their horses bolted after a passing Ford Bakery auto. They crashed into a telephone pole near J street and 13th street, Mrs. Peek thrown, though not seriously hurt aside from back strain and a frightened condition.
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Howard Peek Jin
I Street
14Th Street
J Street
13Th
114Th
Peek
Everett Clark
Heltonville
Ford
Birthday Wheel Chair Surprise for Mrs. Goodell
A surprise birthday gift arrived for Mrs. Mary T. Goodell on Thursday evening as friends delivered a wheel chair and a long list of well wishers. The 91 year old, still mentally sharp, cannot walk far but has kept busy quilting three large quilts this summer and looks forward to enjoying autumn air with visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary T. Goodell
Wilson Whitney
Beehunter Promotion for Harlan East
Harlan East of this city, long time extra agent and operator for the Southeastern, left Saturday for Beehunter where he has been given a permanent position with the company office. Friends here applaud the promotion as a fine job and a deserved honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan East
Southeastern
Bee- Hunter
Mr. East
Fan injury at Beddoe & Chrisler drug store
Arch Withers of Beddoe and Chrisler drug store suffered a painful hand injury when two fingers on his right hand were lacerated after being drawn into an electric fan Friday forenoon. The fingers were badly cut.
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Arch Withers
Beddoe & Chrisler
Attack in Barber Chair Triggers Heart Trouble
James L. Palmer suffered a heart trouble during a barber chair incident Friday night. He and others were taken to City Hospital for treatment.
Man Suffers Heart Attack at Barber Shop
James L. Palmer employee at the Moose Home suffered a severe heart attack Friday night at 7 near the Boutdé Barber Shop on South I street. He remained unconscious then revived and was taken to City Hospital by Hamer Day ambulance. Dr. Mattox treated him. Palmer had another attack Thursday at the Moose home and was nearly recovered by Saturday.
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Boutdé
South I Street
James L. Palmer
Moose Home
City Hospital
Hamer & Day
Mattox
Palmer
Rock sample copper doubt delays local auto purchase
State geologist Barrett reported to Spencer Business Men’s Assoc. president Ross Beem that rock samples from the hill north of Spencer, once hoped to contain copper, were examined by a chemist and found to be clay discolored by vegetable decay. The Spencer Journal notes this postpones plans by local residents to buy eight passenger touring cars. Also noted are visits from Samuel Inman of Mount Olive and Dennis Armstrong of Springville, plus obituaries and local travel updates.
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Barrett
Ross Beem
Spencer Business Men’‘s Assoc
Spencer
Spencer Journal
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R. M. Bareford
B. RL
Indista
Lorge
Rk. T
Bedford Mor
Foel
Bed Yard
Rhein
Vendalee
Sh. Burke
Stedford
Matomar
Uyai
Aerarel
Strout
Sde
H. Underwood
U. Glee Club
O. O. McKinney
Citizen
BOX Supper
Lanes School
Gana Zone
Fin
Greek Road
Mrs. Mitchell
E. Clark
Barber
Samuel Inman
Mount Olive
Dennis Armstrong
Ruby Hart
Lemon
Alexander Cauble
S. A. Cauble
Margaret Walton
Jesse Banks
Louis Skerd
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