Silver Medal For Long Service To Louis Utterback
Louis Utterback section foreman at Bedford Indiana receives a silver medal from Monon Railroad after twenty five years of service. The medal honors loyalty and features the old Admiral No 4 on its face. Fellow worker J T Rutledge also receives a similar honor for long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Utterback
Ha Ilway Mail
Renee’ By
Hlianse Brown
Rvies
Pais
Guy
Jin
Max Faye
Mie
Tinal
Chris
Fairfax Harrison
Mero Louis Overbeck
Bedford
Indiana
Ranse Brown
Utterback
Ranse
Snowy Weather Brings Light Feels of Snow Sunday Night
Monon round house workers confirm a light snowfall Sunday around midnight. Flakes mixed with rain lasted several minutes but did not require shoveling or snowballing restrictions for the public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon Round House
Ada Keith of Oolitic Dies in Indianapolis
Mrs. Ris Williams of Oolitic learned Sunday of the death of her daughter Ada Neith Keith in Indianapolis after heart trouble and dropsy. Remains were brought to Oolitic for burial with funeral services held at the family home Wednesday afternoon. She leaves a husband a daughter two brothers two sisters and her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ris Williams
Oolitic
Indianapolis
Ada Neith
Keith
Revenue officers sweep into Bloomington area on liquor tax cases
United States revenue officers arrive in the city to pursue 35 or 40 liquor tax cases. Officers Charles Willhott of Indianapolis and Antuin Rif of Lawrenceburg declined to name targets. Renewals for government licenses were last July, many in the county neglect tax payments. Warrants are issued to compel appearances before the U S grand jury in November. Penalties rise from typical fines to 2000 dollars and up to two years in federal prison for violators.
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United States Revenue
United Sates
Hoomington
Sam
Charles Willhott
Indianapolis
Antuin Rif
Laawrenceburg
U. S
U 3
Grand Jury
Bloomington
Oakleys Return Home After Louisville Trip
Mr and Mrs Charles Oakley spent several days in Louisville and have now returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Oakley
Louisville
Medal Laureate Reunites with Lafayette Ties
The article highlights Mr. Rutledge who has long connections to Lafayette and now earns a handsome medal, earning praise from many friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manon
Lafayette
Rutledge
Runaway Delivery Wagon Crash Narrows Death For Ft Ritner Rider
Benjamin Dixon of Ft Ritner a Miller Candy Kitchen employee rode a bicycle near 16th and I streets when a runaway delivery wagon frightened a horse and sped toward him. Dixon collided with the wagon front wheel was torn loose dragged under the rear wheel and taken to Dr Pearson's office. He suffered head and back bruises with torn clothing though doctors say injuries may not be serious though pain persisted later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Dixon
Ft. Ritner
Miller Candy Kitchen
16Th and I
Public Square
Stipp & Cornwell
Anniversary of Daughters of Rebekah Celebration at I O O F Hall
The Daughters of Rebecca marked their 22d anniversary with a Saturday evening program at the I O O F hall. A large crowd enjoyed a music filled program including orchestra, piano solos by Thelma Sears and Christina Taylor, vocal duets by Fred Sears and Halyards, and remarks by Mrs. W B Hopkins. A fine supper followed the event.
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Daughters of
Rebecca
I. O. O. F. Hall
Music—Orchestra
Frank Vance
Thelma Sears
Rachel Brock
Edith Jackson
Christina Taylor
Deteen
Oolitic
Alice and
Luva Ray
Monon Employes Receive 25 Year Medals
In Lafayette Indiana on September 21 twenty five veteran Monon Railroad employees received silver medals from President Fairfax Harrison signifying twenty five years of service. Each long serving employee received a letter from Harrison and thanks for faithful work.
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Lafayette
Ind
Monon
Fairfax Harrison
Harrison
Turpin Couple Visit City From Clear Creek
Mr and Mrs James Turpin of Clear Creek were in the city Monday in a brief local appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Turpin
Clear Creek
City
Dinner Honoring Mr and Mrs Her schel Bennett At Home
A double surprise dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Her schel Bennett on Sunday to honor the couple. Family and friends attended, noting the warm reception and thoughtful arrangements for the occasion.
Birthday Surprise Dinner for Bennett and Cease Guests
A joint birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Bennett on L street celebrated Mary Bennett’s 60th milestone and Rebecca Cease’s 78th milestone. Guests included A. E. Sears and daughter Mattie, Dr. E E Mitchell and family, Weoden Baker family, Thomas Brennen and children, Joseph Dussard, Cora Cease, August Dussard and son, Herschel Bennett, and New Albany visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel Bennett
L Street
Mary Bennett
Rebecca Cease
New Albany
Cora Cease
A. E. Sears
Mattie
E. EE. Mitchell
Weoden
Thomas Brennen
Joseph Dussard
August Dussard
Illness Forces Woman to Stay for Rest at Caress Home
Mrs Walter O Thomas residing east of the city fell ill with heart trouble and nervous prostration while visiting Mrs L N Caress on East 16th Street. She arrived last Friday for medical aid and could not be moved home until she regained strength and the Caress household provided quiet rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter O. Thomas
L. N. Caress
16Th Street
Caress
Fisher claims 107 age as famed traveler visits area
The Gazette reports Joseph Fisher, a longtime local figure, claims to be 107. His son Joseph Fisher lives in Fredericksburg, Indiana, and the elder Fisher is known to pass through the town annually on the way to Louisville, often camping out at night.
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Joseph Fisher
Fredricksburg
Indiana
Fredericksburg
Louisville
Custody Granted of Lawrence County Infant
Bertha Grooms an eighteen month old child was ordered placed in the custody of the Lawrence County Board of Children's Guardians. The child's mother resides at Mitchell.
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Bertha Grooms
Lawrence County Board of Children’s Guardians
Mitchell
Local Heads in Brief Family and Health Notes
Charles Yandell and family visit his parents Dr and Mrs Yandel in Douglas Arizona. Mr and Mrs J W Harvey return from Louisville and attend the Fair visiting relatives. Elder G W Murphy departs for Huron to spend a week with his mother. Asa Bridwell is ill with typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Yandell
Douglas, Arizona
Mrs. Yandel
G. W. Murphy
Huron
Princeton Narrowly Beats Bedford Champs In Fast Local Ball Game
In Princeton Indiana on a chilly Sunday the Princeton C V team shut out Bedford Champs 1 ear to 0. Taylor held Johnson to one walk. Davidson drove in the lone run. Donica's third base play and Bedford outfield strong are noted as top efforts. Police protection and late trains add color to a tense clash.
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Gibson County
Bedford
Outield
Champs
Taylor
Johnson
Donica
Princeton
Foren
Ind
Princeton C. V
Bedford Champs
White
Davidson
Marriage Licenses and Local Social Notes
Marriage licenses issued to Stanley T. Wycoff and Maude Ethel Perkins plus Julius Huff and Dela Cox. Mrs. Mary Fillion and Edna Fillion with Mrs. Mary Rae visited Mrs. Richards in Chicago. others, Mr. and Mrs. S. O. McClung of Williams, returning from Stonington where they visited Frank McClung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley T. Wycoff
Maude Ethel Perkins
Julius Huff
Dela Cox
S. O. McClung
Williams
City
Stonington
Mr. McClung
Frank McClung
Prewitt Opens Crescent Pharmacy in Bedford
Mr. T. H. Prewitt opens a new Crescent Pharmacy at 1606 S I Street Bedford after about a year in town. He brings over 20 years of drug trade experience including Chicago and Shelbyville stores and ten years with the California Fig Syrup Co. Louisville.
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T. H. Prewitt
S. I Street
Prewitt
Bedford
Blackwell Drug Store
Chicago
Shelbyville
California Fig Syrup Co
Louisville
the Cresent .Pharmacy
Orchestra Concert At First Methodist Draws Large Crowd
The Sabbath school orchestra directed by J Marley Hall performed at the First Methodist Church Sunday evening. Solo and duet pieces by Anah Webb George Rowe and Howard Allen received applause as the ensemble earned praise for its skill and crowd drawing reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Sabbath School
J. Marley Hall
John A. Rowe
Anah Webb
Raymond Church
Frank Smith
C. E. E. Franklin
Newton Thomas
Frank Reed, Jr
J. P. Glover
George Rowe
Howard Allen
Frank L. Reed
Alleyne Brown
Wells Family and Guests Visit Relatives in Indiana
Mr and Mrs H S Wells of Ander son spent Sunday with his brother J M Wells and wife on 14th street. Mrs Charles Payne was called to Ellettsville Monday due to illness in her family. Dr and Mrs E E Mitchell who toured Chattanooga and other Southern points returned home Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Everett Stipp of Bloomington were Sunday guests of the Stipps parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Kimbrell on N street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Wells
Anderson
J. M. Wells
14Th Street
Charles Payne
Ellettsville
Doyle Payne
E. E. Mitchell
Chattanooga
Southern
Everett Stipp
Bloomington
Thomas Kimbrell
N Street
Tie Game Ends In Scrape Between Grays and Glass Workers
Washington Grays and Loogootee Glass Workers battled eleven innings to a 1 to 1 tie in Washington Indiana. Glass Workers scored on an error a single and a double in the third. Mayerhoffer rallied for the Grays with a ninth inning run before the game was called after 11 innings to catch a train. Umpire Corcoran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
Washington Grays
Loogootee Glass Workers
Glass Workers
Grays
Williams
Mayerhoffer
Britton
Mayer
McAfee
Corcoran
Indianapolis Star
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Manion Section
Harrigan
Aeen
Cuerback
J.T. Rutledge
J. T. Rutledge
Mr. Rutledge
Mr. Utterback
The
Vrs
Ada Keith
John Miller
Rebekah
Des Moines
Mr. and
Mrs. Her
Schel Bennett
Campo Dut
MGA
Asa Bridwell
RHE
Johnson and Baker
Taylor and Lemon
Washington Park
Collier
Lemons
Wicker
Mary Fillion
Mrs. Richards
Edna Fillion
Mary Rae
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