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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1915
Page
4
Readers' notices list frequent visits and greetings across towns. Mentions include Frieda Beckenhouser at Harrodsburg Edith McFall visiting relatives in Huron and Alma Naffe from Cortland visiting friends. Birth announced near Heltonville and multiple residents traveling for business and family visits
The Carl Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus maintains operations through winter with nearly 1000 employees. The 22 tents fill large spaces during day performances while three long trains move the show each night. The repertoire features 400+ performers and the trained animals. Betford hosts two shows and a street parade on September 10.
Rev. Gerald Culberson of Richmond Virginia will fill the pulpit at First Christian Church on Sunday September 12. He is pastor of Third Christian Church of Richmond and described as a young man of great promise. Rev W A Book of Columbus Indiana calls him a fine preacher and others commend him. A large attendance is hoped.
Old veterans from the Grand Army of the Republic plan a Washington reenactment in late September attendees include Colonel Palmer who leads the march from the capitol to the White House. Notables such as Admiral Dewey and Major General Alles are listed as prospective visitors, with references to Pickett papers and Confederate records recovered in 1872.
The article previews a grand encampment and parade honoring Union veterans and allied groups. It notes attending figures include Maj. Gen. Grenville Dodge, Maj. Gen. James Wilson, and Gen. Peter Osterhaus, with remarks on Col. John Meldhey and other legacy commanders. It mentions the G A R encampment, drum and bugle corps, and a veteran contingent led by Major J. Warren Keifer. The piece also details Confederate archives at the Treasury and the famed Confederate seal story amid historical relics.
Financial statement for Bedford National Bank Indiana shows assets and liabilities as of September 2 1915 with total assets 540 502 76 dollars and liabilities including capital stock 100 000 00 surplus 20 000 00 undivided profits 1 254 71 and deposits 99 997 50. Cash reserves and deposits with Federal Reserve and reserve agents are itemized along with notes and other securities. Cashier W A Brown swears to accuracy on September 9 1915 with notary confirmation.
Ben Red Hitchcock, local racer, heads to Salem tomorrow likely to enter the motor cycle races at the Fair Grounds. Hitchcock won both races on Labor Day at the Matinee Driving Club Park. Several residents visited relatives in Norman, Orleans, and Stinesville during Labor Day weekend.
George L. Tovey and his wife left Indianapolis for Rochester Minnesota after seven months since an operation for hernia failed. They seek advice from eminent specialists Drs Mayo in Rochester.
T W Box travels to Salem for the fair. Miss Nellie Statts and Fiona Crooke visit Trinity Springs relatives. Mrs Otto Inman injured tending Henry Thomas funeral. Ralph Blackburn Myrtle Henderson Grace Quackenbush Nora Fettie fish at Mount Olive. Harry Oliphant Starredsburg and Mr Hickman Martinsville visit Dr Driscoll. Oscar Andersen family leave East 6th for Kurtz and Seymour. D T Wray Lena return to Norman Station after a few days with Mrs Mary Rae.
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