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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1919
Page
2
Letter from the Conservation Department lists open seasons and bag limits for game in Indiana. It covers prairie chicken quail ruffed grouse geese brant ducks coot gallinules and various shore and water birds with dates and caps, plus small game and fish size limits and licensing rules for adults and youths.
Bloomington Ind October 26 Mrs Reuben Hart 60 died after being struck by a taxicab while crossing a rain slick street near the square. Umbrella visibility hindered the driver and she succumbed at Bloomington Hospital.
The text recounts Roman and Greek chariot use shaping battles with mobility and infantry support. It notes later cavalry evolution during the Iron Age, western German tribes riding shaggr ponies, and Norman introduction of riding to England while Saxons lagged in horsemanship.
A humorous note argues cats surpass dogs horses and elephants in wisdom. The writer praises a friendly cat’s affection and wit, calling the Verduge hills yellow cat a favorite, and jokes about a lone future when it dies.
The text argues wealth comes from mental or physical labor and that sustained effort yields proportionate rewards. It cautions against luck and urges youths to invest in business with steady, purposeful work, comparing business to farming where care determines harvest. It emphasizes preparation, innate ability, and tactics over chance.
The passage recalls Teschen's unclear location during the peace conference era. It notes Lloyd George’s admission of ignorance about Teschen’s whereabouts and mentions Vergennes arranging peace at Teschen in 1775, a move that helped avert a major European war and likely aided U.S. independence.
In a Petersburg Chronicle Telegraph account a darke unloading six horses struggles to turn them onto a camp road. He shouts to the animals urging them to “make a turn to da right” as the road angles sharply to the right near the camp and stables.
Mrs. Caroline Cox aged 4 years died at the home of her son John L. Sullivan in Williams on Saturday at 9 30. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Run church Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock. Burial followed at Pleasant Hill cemetery.
Ordia H. Turner and Anilie L. Cecil, both of Avoca, were married at 3 o clock Saturday by Justice J. L. Smith at his office on the East side of the public square. They will make their home in Avoca.
Stephen E. Black sues Emma M. Black for divorce citing marriage on March 21 1918 and separation on October 1 1919. The complaint through attorney Albert J. Fields alleges cruelty including personal abuse threats with a knife financial strain and driving the plaintiff away from home.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Ray Baker died Sunday morning after a short illness. Funeral was Monday.
Two death notices report Mrs. Cora Baker of Needmore dying after a cancer illness and a one month and seventeen day old infant passing at grandparents home. Mrs. Baker's funeral is set for Friday at 2 pm with interment in Hopkins Cemetery, survivors include husband Fred Baker and three sisters. The infant's funeral was held Monday at 2:30 pm with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery after a preliminary vault placement.
The second ballot recount in North Vernon shows 61 percent of legal votes favor moving the county seat, pitting removalists led by Judge O H Montgomery against anti removalists led by Judge John M Lewis. Three commissioners oversaw the count. Whitcomb supports moving the seat, while Crist and Trapp oppose. The outcome promises further disputes under the county election law. Also noted is Ottilia Scherschell traveling to Wabash for the Ramsey funeral.
Mrs. H B Hulse, guest of Mrs. Elmer Smith of M Street, returned to her Indianapolis home Thursday afternoon. She was accompanied by Mrs. Smith.
Mr and Mrs Levi Batman of Youngstown Ohio visited Mrs Duncan yesterday. They will join Mr and Mrs James Batman and Mrs J B Duncan to Blooming ton for the wedding tomorrow morning of Miss Emma Batman. Mrs Isis Day Mrs J W Newland and Mrs Burton Hanset plan to attend.
The Westminster Guild met Monday evening at Mrs. Wiley Cathcart's home on N street for a pleasant gathering. Miss Lollian Voris led a program on Christian Americanization while Mrs. W. R. Martin offered devotions. Hostess served yellow and white brick ice cream, cake, and pumpkin head mints during the social hour.
A Shelburn Indiana barber Charles Lancaster writes that he is not the Sullivan Indiana resident accused in a recent article of making a blackberry home brew of intoxicating nature with unpleasant results.
Miss Nell Morgan sister of Mrs C M Lemon has spent years in Wyoming with the Woman's Baptist Home Mission Society and will give an interesting message at the regular prayer meeting at the First Baptist Church Wednesday night. All are invited to attend.
John D. Carpenter travels from Myers Street to Poplar Bluff MO to attend the trial of his brother Arlie C Carpenter who is held on a 1900 dollar bond. The case involves assault with intent to kill after a dispute with a father over his daughter. Indian Joe, famed circus showman, may stay six weeks if his brother is convicted.
Announcement notes the marriage Sunday in Marion of Miss Mary Lou Houston daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Carlton Houston formerly of Bedford and Mr George Overton. They will reside at Apartment E Colonial Apartments Marion Indiana after December 1.
Gardnnery Tucker and grandson Mr Wilson of Paris Illinois are guests of Mr and Mrs RD Tucker and family north of the city.
Observer Prof. BE. EE. Ramsey notes October rainfall totals exceed ten inches, the heaviest in twenty years of records. He says October's average over two decades is 3.37 inches and this month's warmth is above average.
Mrs. W. H. Cosner sustained a painful right ankle injury Tuesday evening when she stumbled on stairs. Doctors described the break as minor and not serious, with treatment likely to ease the pain.
Mrs J J Quinn of Miami Florida is the house guest of Mrs Victor Albright on West Fourteenth Street. Several social events are planned in her honor. Monday evening Mrs James Avery hosted a dinner party at the Town and Country Club with twelve guests.
Addison W Martin and Minnie E Duncan are named parties in a public notice. Jesse Thomas Richason and Lulu Agnes George appear as individuals connected to the filing or filing party. The document lists their involvement in a legal or administrative matter with no further context provided.
Severe weekend rainfall drives streams and creeks higher in this vicinity. B&O branch trainmen report White River rising and Leatherwood bottoms flooding this morning. Ground remains too wet for wheat field work as farmers struggle after days of rain.
Sergt Charles R Strother arrives at his mother Mrs Nina Adams home in North Vernon on a 330 day furlough. He served two years on the Mexican border and 18 months overseas including the Marne battle where he was gassed. He sailed stateside March 22 1919 and is on reserve time at Camp Merritt New Jersey before resuming duty.
The Bloomington Telephone reports a shake-up in the newspaper industry as Indiana towns merge papers to cut costs. In Lafayette the Journal and Courier have consolidated, while Seymour Democrat joins forces under Paul Poynter and Lester Gifford. Monon News is up for sale as industry pressures grow.
Licenses issued for Ordia H Turner and Arlia L Cecil both of Avoca. Clifford Boofer and Gold ie Clayton of Bedford. Chris Hoggatt of Tunnelton to Annie Hamilton of Dunne lton. Mr and Mrs Lincoln Boyd of Halsey Oregon visiting relatives in the area en route to Florida for the winter.
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