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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1913

Page

5

Man Fatally Slain After Jealousy Fight at Cobb Home

In a Sunday incident at Cobb’s home, Harris was stabbed by a woman during a struggle over a weapon. Harris died from internal injuries after being stabbed in the back and shoulder during an ensuing scuffle. The attacker, identified as Slo bond on the charge, faced questioning as police investigated jealousy over a prior relationship and the involvement of another man, Lanier de aworar. Police and witnesses described a chaotic scene with an ambulance transporting Harris to his father’s home. prosecutors prepared to file charges as the case developed.

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Tree fire on highway ends in wired blaze

A fragmentary report notes a tree fire near a highway on Monday. The blaze spread toward a roadside area and required a response from the fire department to control hot spots and prevent further damage.

Appointment to Pension Board Succeeds Duncan

Dr. D. Cain has been appointed to the Pension Board to succeed Dr. Duncan, indicating a formal succession in the municipal body. The change places Dr. Cain within the board overseeing retirement and pension matters for the agency.

Dr. d. Cain

Local Physician Resigns. Cain Appointed to Pension Board

Cain of Heltonville is appointed to the pension board replacing Dr. J. B. Jenn whose resignation tendered last November was recently accepted.

Hint. Cain Heltonville Pension Ord J. B. Jenn Hac

Farmers Hope For Rain Near Wil lam es Area

Farmers northwest of Wil lam es and VGSssus face a dry spell hindering plowing a short distance from the town. Local reports note ground turning wet enough to work with limited rain.

Willames Vgsssus Ari

Monon Round House Accident Injures Local Young Man

Tobe Lyons, stepson of John Tonnehill, sustained a severe left heel wound in an accident at Monon round house Sunday evening Sodack. The injury occurred while an engine was being towed with a pole. He was treated by Dr. A. St. McDonald and transported to his office. A large portion of the heel was torn away, but the bone remained uninfected.

Tobe Lyons John Tonnehill Monon Lyons A. St. McDonald

Paoli Sluggers Stopped By Wicker In 6 1 Loss At Washington Park

Paoli visitors fail to solve Wicker as Gilmore is knocked for eight hits and seven strikeouts. Paoli leads 1 0 in the first inning but Champs rally to score in every inning through the eighth. Ben Taylor shines for the Champs while Wicker stars on the mound before their next encounter with Kokomo Red Sox.

Paoli Champs Washington Park Gilmore Cincinnati Sprudels Wicker Ben Taylor

Condition of William Traws Worsens Eight Miles East

The report says William Traws who was seriously injured eight miles east of the city a few days ago continues very weak with little hope for recovery.

William Traws

Engine 318 Damaged in Repeated Accidents

The Southeastern engine No. 318, previously wrecked at Williams and involved in a Monon collision on the cross bend, is again en route to the back shop after a north division accident. It has a history of multiple wrecks including a head on collision on the Belt line.

Southeastern Williams

Compromise Reached in Hyde Foot Injury Suit

The Marion Hyde case over a foot injury at the Indiana Quarries Company in Oolitic was compromised Monday in Justice Tiseminger's court.

Marion Hyde Indiana Tiseminger

Offenders Plead Guilty To Intoxication in Police Court

Walter Eubanks pleaded guilty to intoxication and drew 30 days in jail with $26 in fines and costs, plus a chance to leave town until Christmas. Pred Hays received a $15 fine and ten days in jail, while William Howell faced $25 in fines and 30 days, with an option to depart the city.

Walter Eubanks Charles Y. Gowen Pred Hays

Bedford Men Star In Grays Loss To Washington

The Loogootee Sentinel reports a hard fought game with Washington beating Grays on errors. Williams struggled on the mound and poor support plagued Loogootee as two outs and two men left in inning led to most Washington scores.

Washington

Washington Grays and Bedford Champs Clash in Close Game

The Washington Grays edged Bedford 3 to 2 amid errors and strong pitching by Sisson and Williams. Highlights include a late two-base hit by McKissick, a double by Struble, and a double steal by Smith and Bridges as Bedford, Loogootee, and Orleans plans loom for southern Indiana matchups.

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Blind Tiger Charge Against John Mitchell

John Mitchell was arrested Sunday night for operating a blind tiger. He pleaded guilty, received a $50 fine plus costs and 30 days in jail. An appeal bond set at $200. He remained in jail as bond was arranged. The raid targeted the 16th street establishment with beer delivered through a basement hole.

Mitchell 16Th Street Place

Purses Snatched From Mrs. Rainey Recovered Nearby

A leather purse snatched from Mrs. Inez Rainey at the west end of the Southeastern passenger station Friday night was recovered Sunday evening by a passerby about a block from the scene. The thief had left the handkerchiefs and chamois skin in the bag and it was turned over to police.

Inez Rainey

Farmers meeting on alfalfa held at Heltonville

County Agent Jones conducted a thirty minute post dinner discussion on alfalfa at a Farmers Co Operative Insurance Association meeting in Heltonville. The event drew a large turnout and featured a substantial dinner. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Leeman Les of North A Street.

Jones Farmers Co. Operative Insurance Association Lawrence Monroe Jackson Counties Heltonville Lorn Mrs. Leeman Lessick North A

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