Bedford Labor Day Races Planned by Local Driving Club
The Bedford Matinee Driving Club announced eight races for Labor Day September six at Bedford Lawrence Driving Park. Roy Cole Mitchell, the Mitchell youth, jailed for operating a "blind tiger" in Cement City, began a six month Penal Farm sentence Friday after transfer by Deputy McClure Smith on the 7 30 train.
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Bedford
Bedford Lawrence Driving Park
Roy Cole
Mitchell
Cement City
McClure Smith
Enduring lessons in inheritance and education
An essay advocates saving for children as a pathway to future opportunity, arguing that true heritage is education and self reliance rather than inherited wealth. The piece notes how heirs often squander patrimony and stresses parental restraint, along with a local column listing community movements and funeral visits in Indiana.
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Orleans
Txamniner
Bloodhound owner Bob Owens escapes injury after dog chase
Bob Owens faced a scare Thursday as his bloodhounds, exercised from his Owens home, suddenly lunged and dragged him across gravel. He sustained a bruised right hand and blue nails as he regained control. The report from the Orleans Progressive Examiner notes the incident amid other local notes.
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Bob Owens
Owens
Bob
Bootlegger Case Draws Federal Aid in Evansville
Federal authorities have been asked by Evansville officials to assist in prosecuting bootlegging cases. The notable suspect Joseph Macka bee was arrested Monday and scheduled for arraignment before U S commissioner J J Wartimian, with the hearing postponed for DA staff investigation. Frank C Dailey or Milton W Manmus will travel to Evansville where four bootleggers are in custody as the first step of federal involvement to cleanse Treansville, described by Mayor Benjamin Basse as a pest to eradicate.
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Evansville
Joseph Macka‘bee
J. J. Wartimian
United States
Indianapolis
District Attorney's Office
Frank C. Dailey
Milton W. Manmus
Treansville
Benjamin Basse
Oolitic Man Burrel Webb Bound Over On Sodomy Charge
Burrel Webb an Oolitic man was bound over to Lawrence circuit court on the charge of sodomy with bond set at $1 000. His preliminary hearing occurred in Squire Robbins court at Oolitic and he was sent to jail to await trial after failing to post bond.
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Burrel Webb
Lawrence
Webb
Squire Robbins
Oolifie
Fox struck and killed by driver near Rariden Hill
Clay Colglazier while driving home from the Orleans fair ran over and killed a full grown fox near Rariden Hill. The headlights of the automobile likely confused the animal as he returned home Wednesday night.
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Clay Colglazier
Rariden Hill
Colglazier
Orleans Fair
Cow accident injures Mrs. Squire Ray
Mrs Squire Ray was knocked down by a frightened cow while milking and narrowly escaped serious injury. A playful horse caused the incident, and the event occurred Thursday.
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Squire Ray
Mrs. Ray
Big Barbecue Held by Local B P O E at Walner Farm
The B P O E of the city held a large barbecue Saturday evening at Walner farm northeast of HAD City. A great number of out of town Elks attended the affair and a great time was enjoyed.
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Walner Farm
Acting Chief Hugh Hays Leads Police During Chief Woodruff Vacation
Policeman Hugh Hays is appointed Acting Chief of Police during Chief Woodruff's vacation. Woodruff and his family are traveling in a Ford and will visit points in Illinois.
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Hugh Hays
Woodruff
Ford
Unois
Funeral for John Tewell Conducted at St Vincent de Paul
The funeral of John Tewell who died at his mother's home Saturday morning at 6 o clock was held at St Vincent de Paul church Monday forenoon at 9 o'clock. Burial followed at Green Hill.
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John Tewell
St. Vincent de Paul
Green Hill
Funeral of Miss Mary Hunnicut Held at Gilgal Church
The funeral for Miss Mary Hunnicut was held Thursday at 11:30 at Gilgal church. Alfred Allen of Bedford Indiana conducted the services.
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Mary Hunnicut
Gilgal Church
Alfred Allen
Bedford Indiana
Painful Injury to Frank Ira’s Young Son
Thomas, the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ira, slipped while playing Thursday afternoon and fell on a sharp snag. He sustained severe bruises and a deep gash requiring stitching by Dr. Mattox. The injury prompted medical attention.
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Thomas
Frank Ira
Mattox
John Tewell Dies at Home on West Seventeenth Street
John Tewell aged 50 died at his mother's home on West Seventeenth street Saturday at 6 o'clock from a complication of diseases. He is survived by his mother two brothers and one sister. Mrs. Wm. Duncan and daughter Caroline returned home Saturday after visiting Salem.
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John Tewell
Dianna Tewell
West Seventeenth Street
Vaccination urged as hog cholera spreads in Lawrence County
Five weeks into the outbreak Cholera infections among hogs in Lawrence County have jumped from sixteen to thirty two. The writer urges vaccination with tested serum, cites Purdue 1914 reports, and warns against unsafe remedies while outlining proper vaccination protocols and costs.
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Lawrence County
The Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Arrives in Bedford
The Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus brings imported acts from Hamburg with baboon performers and educated simians. shows are Friday September 10 at 2 and 8 pm with a 10 am parade. Monks, monkeys, and trained animals feature cycling, saxophone, and dining tent routines.
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Carl Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus
Hagenbeck Animal Farm
Hamburg
Germany
Bedford
Hagenbeck-Wallace
Mons. de Marlin
Mons. de Foe
America
Kaiser Wilhelm
Royal Palace
Berlin
Prompt Driver Halts Collision At 16th And L Streets
John Perkins of Shiloh escaped serious harm when his car struck a curb to avoid a southbound vehicle at 16th street and L street Friday evening. The impact tore off the left rear wheel but prevented a likely crash involving others. Mrs. Rose William and daughter returned home to Freetown after visiting relatives. Mrs. Jerry Ayres of Bloomington visited the city en route from Heltonville to her home.
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John Perkins
Shiloh
16Th
L Streets
Perkins
16Th Street
Jerry Ayres
Bloomington
City
Heltonville
Auto Meeting Draws Local Car Club Interest
About one hundred local car owners attended a Friday night circuit court room meeting to push for a local automobile club. The session resulted in fifty seven members, officers, and a board of governors including Dr. A. K. Carey as president and Mayor A. J. Fields among governors. City Attorney Clark outlined a proposed traffic ordinance for owners to aid in enforcement once passed.
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Circuit Court Room
E. B.thornton
Boone Leonard
A. J. Fields
Arthur Mitchie
Frank Chastain
W. C. Clark
J. W. Malol
E. B. Thornton
Albert Fields
Dr. Carey
George W. McDaniel
Fred Hatfield
W. E. Clark
Clark
Taylor MP Guth Taylor McGuire Dies of Typhoid at 51
Taylor McGuire aged 51 died at his home on Fourteenth and Q streets Friday after a 16 day illness from typhoid fever. Born in Daviess County he lived in the city twenty years. He leaves a widow and one son Edward. Funeral at the Baptist church Sunday at 2 PM burial Green Hill. Mr and Mrs Tom Gipson visited relatives in Campbellsburg and returned Friday. J D Waters returns to Lebanon. Miss Rhoda Freeman to Williams Sunday evening.
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Taylor McGuire
Q Streets
Mr. McGuire
Daviess County
Edward
Baptist Church
Green Hill
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Roy Cole Mitchell
Matinee Driving Club
State Institution
Anish
Terest
A. Henry
Trinity Springs
Hiram Martin
Southeastern
James White
Holland Furnace Company
West Baden
Parnlee Wilson
Gilgal
Mary Hunnicutt
Qolitie
Blodihoundd
TATA
William Chesnut
Springville
Laura Ray
Shanswick
Leora Mills
Hsther and
Vivian Memam
Zelma
Kinood Tindall
Deanbug
Brotherhood
Elwood
Orleans Progressive Examiner
Government
MOS
Agra
Circuit Court
ATA
A. Ament
Lota
Seri
Ous
Walner
Huneerl
Huneral Moo
Hunnicutt Thursun
Thomas, Small
Mrs
Mabel White
Fort Ritner
North I Street
Purdue University
Wisconsin
Purdue
S . Fee
O. C. Bryant
Dave Burton
Chas. Isom
John Isom
Earl Pickens
Coley
Giance
the Circus
Carl Hagenbeck
Wallace Wild
Darwin
Finks
Hagenbeck
Crermany
A. K. Carey
Mr. Weinrecht
Blarry Aldenhagen
Tom Gipson
Campbellsburg
J. D. Waters
Lebanon
Rhoda Freeman
Williams
All Metals
South H St
Public Square
WM. J. Benzel
Ind
J. W. Trainor
Hamer & Smith
North Side
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