Divorce Suit Alleges Abuse After Thirteen Years of Marriage
Otto Megava filed for divorce from Nellie Megava in Lawrence circuit court alleging separation since December 8 1918 and marriage November 12 1905. He claims verbal abuse by Nellie with no children reported in the complaint. A separate county note lists Lawrence County World War I casualties.
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Otto Megava
Robert Mellen
Lawrence
Nellie Megava
Indiana Historical Commission
Indianapolis Star
Lawrence County
Fourteen Year Old Boy Severed Hand At Saw Mill
A 14 year old named Dugan working at the Ziba Owens saw mill in Oolitic had his right hand caught in a saw mill. The middle finger was badly cut and amputated. A local physician attended him and reports say he is doing well today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugan
Ziba Owens
Oolitic
Pleasanty Entertainment At Mrs. Matt Lemon’s Home
Auxiliary of the B of R attended a pleasant social gathering at the home of Mrs. Matt Lemon. Members enjoyed refreshments and organized committee plans for upcoming events.
Ice Cream Social at Mrs. Jemon's Home
The auxiliary of the B. of R. T. enjoyed a Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Matt Jemon's West Thirteenth Street home. Guests included Mrs. Nora Martin and children, Mrs. Richard Quartermen and baby, Mrs. Dan Miller and son, and other neighbors with Mrs. Robert Buon attending as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. of R. T
Matt Jemon
West Thirteenth Street
Nora Martin
Richard Quartermen
Dan Miller
Grover Henderson
Jesse Gardner
Charles Allen
James Shoffner
Robert Buon
Chib
Revival meeting at Bartlettsville M E Church this week
Rev Campbell of Bloomington conducts a revival at Bartlettsville M E Church continuing through Sunday. Local bands seek financial backing from Ellettsville and the community to provide concerts. Capt J D Alexander returning from Columbus reports strong GA R encampment attendance. Bailey versus C I L railway case heard in circuit court Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Bartlettsville
Campbell
Bloomington
Ellettsville
Community
Bailey
C. I. & L. Railway Company
Delightfully Entertained Friends Of Miss Ernestina Blackburn
A social gathering honoring Miss Ernestina Blackburn occurred Wednesday evening with a circle of friends in attendance. The event reflected local society etiquette and featured cordial conversation and refreshments.
Miss Ernestine Blackburn Hosts Evening Gathering
At her home on North M street Miss Ernestine Blackburn entertained friends Wednesday with games and music. A handkerchief shower honored the hostess and cream and cake were served. Attending were Gertrude Newall, Muriel Pygman, Lois Taylor, Mary Taylor, Rachel Beck, Norma Thomas, Mabel Bridwell, Mary Richards, Anna Bowers, Helen Bowers, Inez Allen, Clyde Pygman, Rex Duncan, Alberti, Fred Neumeister, Frank Neumeister, Russell Owens, Lex Owens, Noah Emry, Thomas Beck, and out of town guests Russell Alexander, George Davis, and Kern Flis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestine Blackburn
North M Street
Gertrude Newall
Muriel Pygman
Lois and
Mary Taylor
Rachel Beck
Norma Thomas
Mabel Bridwecll
Mary Richards
Anna
Helen Bowers
Inez Allen
Clyde Pygman
Rex Duncan
Alberti
Fred
Frank Neumeister
Russel
Lex Owens
Noah Emry
Thomas Beck
Russell Alexander
George Davis
Kern Flis
Mitehen
Martinsville survey on county road signs by Chas Janz
Bedford man Chas W Janz former state senator surveys county for metal road signs under state law. Citizens requested the survey with signs to be placed at main cross distances to towns and county. Survey costs would be borne by counties if adopted, as many counties already provide signs for motorists and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Chas. W. J.anz
Bedford
OLD OGHOOL MATES Are GONE
Civdl War veteran Will S Johnson toured Columbus for the National G A R convention and visited his sister in Jasper county Missouri on his way home. Born in the county to pioneer William Johnson family he recalls early life in Lawrence and Erie. He found only cousins Myra Johnson and John B M alone as old school friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will S. Johnson
Civdl
Tidiana Volaunteers Infantry
Columbus
Ohio
Jasper County
Rebecca Johnson
South G Street
Ife
William Johnson
Johnson
Erie
Lawrence County
Mirs
Myra i Johnson
John B “Laleti
U Street
Boys Steal Drinks From Ross Building Break-In
Police responded to the Ross building on Fifth Street Friday after boys broke in and took about 18 bottles of pop owned by Fred Hatfield and Frank Byers. No clues were secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Fifth Street
Fred Hatfield
Frank Byers
Monon Freight Traffic Shows Heavy Handling
Freight traffic on the Monon remains heavy with an average daily handling of 1,400 loaded cars and 1,000 empties, totaling 2,400 cars per day. Last Saturday’s peak reached 1,812 loaded cars and 40 percent empties. Monday saw 1,709 loaded cars, up from 726 last year, prompting plans to add crews to maintain pace.
Bedford Limestone Players Face Orleans Trip After Court
Bennett Baxter returned to the police court for another 11 dollars after a prior 41 dollar sentence. Hwei faces assault and battery on Mary Parrett. John Taylor, charged with assault and battery against his wife, is set to discharge this morning as Bedford Limestone baseball club heads to Orleans for a three game series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Baxter
Hwei
Mary Parrett
Bedford Limestone
Orleans
John Taylor
Vissauit
Correction notice clarifies Hill sighting of Hunter car
Editor Mail corrects a recent item stating Mrs Jessee Hill failed to see the Al Hunter car. The correction states Mrs Jesse Hill did see the Al Hunter car and identifies her as Mrs J B Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nngibt
Jessee Hill
Jesse Hill
J. B. Hill
Springville Me Chu Regular Services Announcement
Pastor Roscoe C. Todd invites all members to attend the last regular service of the conference year. Sunday morning 40 20, Sunday school 2 20, and evening service at 3 o clock.
Rector Damage Scholarship Given by Lawrence and County
Lawrence and county leaders announce Rector scholarships for forty six Indiana high school graduates who will enter DePauw University without tuition and receive a $100 annual loan. The selection by Prof. N B Longden followed months of committee work from hundreds of applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Beriger
Moris Bridwell
Politic
Indiana
N. B. Longden
Rector Scholarship Foundation
Prov
Cro Cromcce
Amen O
Honor Fis High
Erides
Edward W. Rector
Chieses
Pall
DePauw
Lawsuit Claim Filed Over Damaged Auto in Justice Court
A suit for damages was filed in Justice Smith's court by Lawrence and William Thorne against Joe Cicilinona, manager of the Dedford Cleaning Company, alleging damage to an automobile owned by the plaintiffs. The matter was settled out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Smith
Lawrence and
Willam. Thorne
Joe Cicilinona
Dedford Cleaning Company
Bloodhounds Called In For Washington Ind. Robbery
Bedford bloodhounds were sent to Washington Indiana after thieves entered a clothing store Thursday night. The dogs traveled by automobile from Mitchell and were taken aboard a B&O W train to scene of the crime.
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Bedford
Washington
Ind
Mitchell
Assault on Prosecuting Attorney Leads to Prison Term
Stanley Bennett, who assaulted Greene County Prosecutor Will R. Vosloh for resisting liquor law prosecution, was sent to the penal farm for six months and fined $300. His appeal to the Supreme Court was denied. Judge Van Buskirk presided in the 1917 trial. Mr and Mrs George Reister and daughter Edna of Salem visited O P Mark's home near the city.
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Greene County
Linton
Hiw
Broomfield News
Stanley Bennett
Will R. Vosloh
State Farm
Bennett
Supreme Court
van Buskirk
George Reister
Edna
Salem
O. P. Mark
City
Wells couple to move to Marion Indiana for permanent home
Mr and Mrs John M Wells long time Bedford leaders plan to relocate to Marion Indiana in about ten days with Mrs Wells to join later They will leave the Goldball store partnership in Marion with Nathan Kaufman Seymour Nathan Spier Anderson and A Stravias Indianapolis Wells will keep interest in the Bedford Leader store where brother Simpson Wells Seymour will manage An opening sale is planned after the move The Cold Aine Company operates five large Indiana stores in Seymour Bedford Anderson Connersville and Marion
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John M. Wells
Marion
Ind
Wells
Nathan Kaufman
Seymour
Nathan Spier
Anderson
Simpson Wels
Nat Strauss
A. Strauss
Waumman
Cold Aine Company
Rites
Indiana
Bedford
Connersville
Ifarion
Southern Indiana Power Co Seeks 75 Percent Rate Increase
In a petition filed with the Indiana Public Service Commission the Southern Indiana Power Co asks for a seventy five percent electric rate hike for all customers. The proposed increase would affect Ellettsville Williams Bedford and Bloomington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana Power CO
Public Service Commission of Indiana
Southern Indiana Power Company
Haverly Seeks Clay Mine Output for Paint Firm
West 17th street resident Haverly travels from Louisville to Kentucky to attend his own interests. He owns a large yellow ochre mine near Danville as a paint firm plans a mill and expects to buy output. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Inman and son Russell, former Lawrence County residents, with Inman a longtime Lawrence schools educator and War Department auditor in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverly
S. B. Inman
Russell
Man Pleads Guilty in Police Court to Assault on Wife
Ehner Howell pleaded guilty in police court to assault and battery on his wife and to profanity. He was fined $1 and costs in each case. Mrs. Ben Ambler has returned from Miami Florida after a year away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehner Howell
Tie
Ben Ambler
Miami
Florida
Kaolin Deposits Mapped Across Indiana by Logan
Indiana state geologist Dr. W N Logan has completed an extensive survey of kaolin deposits. The study, submitted to Richard Lieber, identifies beds in Lawrence, Monroe, Owen, Greene, and Martin counties with charts showing exact locations. Kaolin, prized for pottery and industrial uses, saw wartime demand. a synopsis will be released for those interested.
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Indiana
W. N. Logan
Richard Lieber
Conservation Department
Logan
Lawrence
Monroy Owen
Greeney
Martin
Chemical Warfare Service
Lieber
Indiana, University
Genology
Marriage Licenses Registered for Curren and Orton Couples
John Curren of Bedford weds Florence May Fraston of Lawrence county. Frank Orton of Missouri marries Goldie Horton of Lawrence county.
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John Curren
Bedford
Florence May Fraston
Lawrence County
Frank Orton
Missouri
Goldie Horton
Medford Couple Expected for East Visit
Dr and Mrs W H Heckman of Medford Oregon who have been visiting points in the East are expected here today or Wednesday for a visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Heckman
Medford
Oregon
John Chaney Acquitted After Assault Case Trial
Sullivan Indiana September jury acquits John Chaney an attorney and former congressman from the district of assault and battery against miner Charles Fox. The dispute over a crutch blow ended without conviction. The report notes visiting friends and family members from Oklahoma and local stops at Campbellsburg and Mitchell with a family gathering and dinner.
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Sullivan
Ind
Jonhu Chaney
Ericnitecu
Charles Fox
Aleg Chaney
Fox
Chaney
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B. of
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Matt Lemon
REVAL
Tron
J. D. Alexander
Owensburg
Ernestina Blackburn
M Street
Springuile
Roscoe C. Todd
William Thorne
Joe
PNY
St. Louis
Pythian Sisters
K. of P
Affaih
Pythias
Castle Hall
Taider
Roy ‘Carter
Lorene Knight
Mildred Se
Jmiah J. Tis K. Peppersall
K. Peppersall
Zor. Askew
Johnnie Alhead
Maude Childer
Fatty Arbuckle
Lillie Graam
Mary Pickford
Cora Caldwell
Taderewski, Ignace
Lillie Hartnet
Betsy Bobbitt
Mary Erwin
Hilly Spivins
Annis Oakley
Dolly Simples
Louella Hartman
Benny Beanblossom
Emma Hart
Peggy May Beanblossom
Carv Fish
Toby Twinkle
Addie Knight
Patsy Porriwinkle
Svylvia Wartnis
Persie Love
Rose Hughes
Willie Sweetbrier
Minnie Baker
Nancy Wanks
Mary Brooking
Morrow
Vera Hartman Chars
Jolly Games
The
Knights of
Thias
John. Chaney
J. C. McKinney
W. Laudna Gipson
Chas K:man
Oklahoma
James C
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Thos. Chastain
Wilbur Hancock
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