Bloody affray on Reeds Hill leaves James Nutts badly slashed
A large brawl at Reeds Hill near Oolitic ended with James Nutts severely wounded by a knife slash nine inches long across the ribs. Sam Mancuro is charged with the assault and battery with intent to kill, pleads not guilty, and posts a $50 bond. Deputies captured Mancuro after he fled to a corn field as witnesses described the fracas beginning at James Sandora’s place.
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Reeds Hill
James Nutts
Oolitic
Sam Mancuro
Marshal Pace
Politic
Paxton
James Sandora
Mitchell Sports Pinched At Quiet Poker Game
Marshals Walker and Terrell of Mitchell broke up a poker game Saturday night in the Schulte Burton building. About 50 dollars was on the table. the money was not taken by officers. Monday, Herbert Whittington was fined 10 dollars and costs, John McQueen paid fines, while George Dead and John York pleaded not guilty and will contest. Three others were not yet arrested.
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Walker
Terrell
Mitchell
Schulte Burton
Roan
Herbert Whittington
Diller
John McQueen
George Dead
John York
French Lick Valley
Bingham
Pluto
McMurray
O'Neill
John T. Harris
Washington Herald
Ingalls Stone Co Takes Over McLaren Plant
The Ingalls Stone Company announces it will operate the McLaren Cut Stone Plant in Bedford Indiana beginning Monday August 4. Executives listed include Charles Ingalls president James McLaren vice president Geo Beddoe secretary Archibald McLaren director Lewis Ingalls director Alva Seybolt and Arthur Aichie general superintendent.
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Ford
Ind
New York
Fifth Ave
Ingalls Stone Company
McLaren
Bedford
Indiana
Charles (. Ingalls
James R. McLaren
Geo. K. Beddoe
Winchester rifle taken from Heit ger Hardware store
A Winchester repeating gun was stolen from the counter of the Heit ger Hardware and Stove company store sometime Friday or Saturday. Clerks were busy, and there is suspicion as to where it went. The thief will be given a chance to return the weapon before active steps are taken to apprehend the guilty person.
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Heitger Vardware and Stove Company
Train Sparks Fire Fought Between Heltonville and Zelma
Due to a long dry spell an east bound train from Heltonville around 5:45 Sunday evening sparked fires along fences and dry brush between Heltonville and Zelma. Five stops were made to extinguish fires and prevent damage. section men were called out and fences suffered considerable damage.
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Heltonvile
Heltonville
Zelma
Farmers Co op Picnic in Heltonville August 16
The Farmers Co operation Insurance Association of Lawrence Monroe and Jackson Counties will hold its annual picnic at Ragsdale's grove near Heltonville on Saturday August 16. All are invited to attend as the association reports another prosperous year and low rate.
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Farmers Co-operation Insurance Association
Lawrence
Monroe
Jackson Counties
Ragsdale’s Trove
Heltonville
William Utterback Dies Quietly at Home
William Utterback, 59, died Sunday morning while seated in a chair at his home after a heart attack following a telephone call for a physician. Born April 6, 1854 in Lawrence County, he lived most of his life there and worked as a watchman at local stone mills. Survived by wife, son Homer, daughter Ethel Ash, and four brothers. funeral at Gilgal, conducted by Rev. John Williams, burial at Gilgal Tuesday.
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William Utterback
Lawrence County
Henry Utterback
Homer
Ethel Ash
North H_ street
John Williams
Gilgal
Man Narrowly Escapes Injury After Bicycle Collision With Bus
William Phipps, of the area south of the city, rode a bicycle into the path of a Bedford Auto Bus Line bus on West 16th street. The bus swerved as Phipps wobbled toward it and the rear wheel ran over the bicycle. He was badly jarred but not seriously hurt. a physician was called, and he was later taken home. Police noted he appeared intoxicated.
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William Phipps
Bedford Auto
West 16Th Street
Phipps
16Th Street
Nhquor
Impressive Funeral for Gustavus C. Houston
The funeral for Gustavus Clark Houston was held Monday at 9:30 at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Otto officiating. Hymns included Some Sweet Day Some Time We'll Understand and Abide With Me sung by a mixed quartet. Pallbearers from I O O F conducted rites at Green Hill Cemetery.
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Gustavus Clark Houston
Presbyterianian Church
Father Otto
J. W. Emery
Frank Allen
Beryl Foster
Jessie Jones
Green Hill
Purse Snatcher Loses Money After Struggle
Miss Mimi Johnson of Highland Park faced a Saturday night purse snatching as a well dressed man in brown clothes seized her hand bag. He fled and dropped the $10 he had taken. the cash was recovered about three hours later near the scene of the struggle.
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Mimi Johnson
J. J. Johnson
Highland Park
Miss Johnson
Thevy
Champs Win Wicker's Youngsters Rise For Sunday Ball
The article notes Wicker's youngsters targeting ball control and hard hits in a Sunday showdown with opponents, aiming to assert dominance on the field and secure another win.
Wanted Local Police Asked To Look Out For John Peters
Local police are asked to locate John Peters of Franklin who left with a six year old boy. They were last seen in Crawfordsville bound for Kentucky. no trace found in the city.
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John Peters
Franklin
Peters
Crawfordsville
Kentucky
Bedford Champs to Play Washington Sunday August 10
Bob Wicker and the Bedford Champs arranged for Wicker to travel to Washington on Sunday afternoon August 10 for a game. The team recalls last Sunday's defeat with mixed feelings about the upcoming matchup.
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Walls
Smith
Princeton
Southern
Bob Wicker
Bedford
Chuck” VanHorn
Vincennes
Dixson
Adams
Bryant
Smith and Johnson
Bedford Champs
Wicker
Washington
George P. Parks Heads to Chicago Clinic for Six Weeks
George P. Parks left Saturday night for Chicago to take a six weeks clinic course in chiropractic practice. He has long specialized in nerve trouble and will, on his return, open offices at his West 14th street residence.
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George P. Parks
Chicago
Mr. Parks
West 14Th Street
Bedford Drives In Two Runs Amid Tearful Digs
In a somber scene the crowd quiets as Bedford scores twice while Rodarmel and Harris shed tears. The Odon Journal notes the emotional moment and urges calm as players lie injured, with the band playing softly in the background.
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Jon
Rodarmel
Harris
Bedford
Odon Journal
Sears May Lose Eye After Saturday Scuffle
In a friendly Saturday scuffle on West 15th street an open knife was jerked into Sears eye injuring the pupil and upper lid. Doctors fear the left eye may be lost as a result of the wound.
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Tra Sears
West 15Th Street
Bluff Called Solicitor For Picture Enlarging
A solicitor for an enlarging firm nearly faced larceny charges Saturday after demanding a photograph owned by Bart Kern. An initial affidavit named the wrong man, but a corrected description led police to the solicitor who admitted the claim, enlarged the photo, and kept it when the family refused payment.
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Bart Kern
17Th
K Street
Webster
Kern
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Bedford, Ind
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Ger Hardware and Stove Co
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Rarners
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