Tourists in Auto Crash Near Indianapolis
Roy Shultz of Indianapolis and his sister Miss Ida were severely injured when his car overturned six miles south of Indianapolis. Four Indiana residents, including Miss Lorene Freada Barbara Smith, were bruised. The mishap began after front wheel struck a stone on a level road. Shultz suffered two broken ribs and facial cuts. Ida Shultz wrenched leg and became paralyzed. Louis Shultz helped and the injured were taken to Indianapolis for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Shultz
Indianapolis
Shultz
Ida
Lorene and
Freada
Barbara Smith
Ida Shultz
Louis Shultz
Bedford
Social City Hospital Held at First Baptist Church
A community social at First Baptist Church for adult members drew 300 attendees with a full menu and entertainment. A Bedford City Hospital Board meeting concluded the hospital cannot be self supporting even with maximum tax levy, facing $1000 in debt and potential closure until debts are paid.
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First Baptist Church
Bedford City Hospital
Couple Married at Mitchell Justice Office
Arvie Dalton and Miss Esther Barefood united in marriage at Justice Ralph Malott's office at 11 o'clock Saturday forenoon with Malott officiating. Both reside near Mitchell. Groom is a 21 year old farmer east of the cement city. the bride is 19, daughter of Mr and Mrs J N Bareford. The bride accompanied by the groom's mother.
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Arvie Dalton
Esther Barefood
Ralph Malott
Malott
Mitchell
Cca
J. N. Bareford
Logan Godsey Bond Postpones Seduction Case
Logan Godsey a Lawrence circuit court defendant charged with seduction posted a $500 bond to secure his appearance at the September term. He was recently married when the charge was filed, and he was released from jail Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Godsey
Bond Jin
Lawrence
Godsey
Majority of teachers at institute oppose pension law
A report from the institute notes most teachers oppose the new Teacher's Pension Law amid discussion of mental diagnosis, physical development, and the value of service to humanity. Lectures span mental deficiency, pronunciation, poetry, and the impact of extra school room privileges on teacher morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Nutt
Montgomery
Bedford Public Schools
Supt
Sanders
Lyman
McDaniel Pleads Guilty in Assault on Policeman Gyger
William McDaniel faced arrest Thursday for assaulting Policeman Gyger and pleaded guilty in police court the next day. He paid a total of 14 dollars in fines and costs. The report also notes various lectures and institute activities unrelated to the case.
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William McDaniel
Gyger
Labor Day Matinee Driving Event Draws Throngs at Lawrence Driving Park
A large Labor Day crowd of about five thousand enjoyed a Lawrence County matinee at Lawrence Driving Park. The day featured picnics, motor and horse races, and a dramatic motorcycle event won by Hitchcock amid safety scares and crowd excitement.
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Lawrence Driving Park
Virgin Forest
West Grandstand
Hitchcock
Lawrence County
Malinee
Miss Gaines
Gaines Bros
McCoy
King A. Dillard Jr
Crawford
Echo Hall
Beem
Gaines Boy
Box
Stonaker
Nelly D
Skerd
Stipp
Maud S
Madden
Marriage of Job Miller and Iota Robbins Secret Plan Revealed
Job Miller and Iota Robbins of Oolitic wed last Thursday in a ceremony conducted by Justice John Owens to keep the nuptials hidden for two months. The couple, both from Oolitic, announced the marriage as friends learned of the plan. Mrs Robbins is John Robbins’s daughter. Mr Miller works in Felix Miller’s store. Both are regarded as popular and well regarded in their community.
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Job Miller
Iota Robbins
Oolitic
John Owens
Mrs. Miller
John Robbins
Mr. Miller
Felix Miller
Ile
Salvation Army Hall to Host Evening Meetings Tonight
Salvation Army Hall on Sixteenth Street invites the public to an 8 p m meeting and Sunday School Sunday afternoon. A Sunday evening service at 7 45 p m awaits attendees. Regular daily meetings run except Monday and Friday with growing attendance and live testimonies. Captain J Henderson in charge extends a cordial invitation.
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Salvation Army Hall
Sixteenth Street
Salvation
J. Henderson
Meeting of Safety and Efficiency Sub Committee Ended
A sub committee meeting of the Safety and Efficiency group convened in the local office of the South Eastern Saturday at 2 39 PM. Local updates included Nancy Houston returning from Heltonville with her grandson Alvin Nouston for a visit. Virgil Alexander of Trestonville visited the city on business. Dr J B Duncan was called to see Mrs Lou Wagoner who is seriously ill in Cale. Motorcycle racing saw few accidents, with Popperwell and Hitchcock injured after a high speed collision and both machines damaged but repaired for afternoon events. Jess Steele also had a minor crash and was back on the track within a minute. Hub Fultz and Thomas Huff suffered bruises after a tandem racer spill and could not continue.
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J. B. Duncan
Cale
Lou Wagoner
James Popperwell
Red” Hitchcock
Popperwell
Jess Steele
Hub Fultz
Thomas Huff
Meeting Of the Pythian Sisters Held In This City
A district meeting of the Pythian Sisters is scheduled to be held in the city this year. Members from several lodges are expected to attend officials have announced. The event will include reports and installations as part of the annual gathering.
White River Temple Pythian Sisters Plan 1916 District Meet
The White River Temple Pythian Sisters announce the 1916 district meeting in their city and begin preparations for a reception. On Friday evening September 17 they will show a four reel picture at the Colonial to raise funds for the temple entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River Temple
Pythian Sisters
Tragic shooting death of boy Wayne Barrett near Smithville
A young boy, Wayne Barrett, died after accidentally shooting himself with his father's shotgun in the Barrett home wood shed. The incident occurred while Wayne played alone, the ham mer struck and discharged the gun, tearing a hole in his stomach and bowel area. Dr. Mitchel and Dr. Harris could not halt the bleeding. Wayne died at 2:40. The family mourns this tragic accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel
Smithville
C. G. Harris
Wayne
Bloomington
Orleans Centenary Pageant Ends Centennial Week
Orleans Indiana marked the centennial with a five act pageant The Passing of a Century staged by Sri Kappa Sorority and local clubs nearly 190 parade floats and about 10090 spectators attended the finale The planning committee included Mrs Arthur Lewis and Mrs Ifred Hollowell among others visitors from Mitchell joined locals for the event.
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Orleans
Ind
Sri Kappa
Arthur Lewis
Ifred A. Hollowell
Will F. Glover
N. Cc. Shirley
A. E. Kress
Ruby Jenkins
Merle Frost
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Ziba Murray
Lee
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Heltonville
Velma Stafford
Bond
Taylor
Ee Edith Starr
Township
Law
Ralph W. Smith
Prof. Nutt
Helen Norton
Tennyson
Bedford High School
Fred J. Anderson
Edna McVey
M. N. Allen
Ruth Smallwood
Josephine Marley
Anise Loveau
Lawrence Pierce
Pigg
Sunty Sanders
wiptAddress
Ben Hitchcock
Jess Laux
Jess Stell
Frank Laux
James Popwell
Thornt Faubion
James Hemenway
Jess Williard
Beauty B
iMedlen
Pitman
Farmer Boy
Bryant
Shelton Patch
Driscoll
Lucille
Ison
Wilson
Tom W
Tilson
Tonaker
Major Light
Nellie Hemenway
Ira Anderson
J. ©. Todd
Popewell
Jess ‘Steel
Uly Pultz
Thomas ‘Ulf
Miss Iota
Robbins
Nancy Houston
ofHeltonville
Ollie Houston
Alvin Nouston
Virgil Alexander
Trestonville
City
of the
Stephen Isom
John FL Mdwarde
Harrison Blackwell
Jamies Bartlett
Fred Bailey
James Faubion
Shanswick
Jesse Mitchell
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