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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1912

Page

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Leaped from Moving Train Man Escapes Policeman

Ambrose Nickless of Bloomington escaped from Policeman Sam Cline while being taken to the city on a twenty mile per hour train. Nickless, sought on an old charge, crawled through a toilet and leaped from the coach window near Harrodsburg. He reportedly rolled down an embankment and appeared uninjured, with no trace found by afternoon.

Ambrose Nickless Bloomington Sam Cline Nickless Cline Harrodsburg

Marriage of Lora Baker to William Hyland at Forbes Missouri

Announcement from Mr and Mrs John J Baker of Forbes Missouri states their daughter Lora married William Hyland on August 15 in Forbes. The couple, now in Kansas City, will reside after September 1 at 1702 Paseo Street. Also noted is the death of eight month old Margaret Frances Walls from simmer illness, with funeral services Friday at 2:40 PM at the West 14th Street residence and burial in Green Hill, conducted by Rev J F L O Haver.

John J. Baker Forbes Missouri Lora William Hyland Counie Kansas City Hyland Kessler Paseo Street Simmer Margaret Frances William Walls J. FL. O'Haver West 14Th Street Green Hill

Amato Tie and Tunnelton Child Death Obituary

Winfield eight months old son of Dr and Mrs J D Matlock of Tunnelton died Wednesday morning after several days illness Funeral services set for Friday afternoon in Tunnelton with burial in the local cemetery.

BILL OUT OF GAME AT LAB DAY

Catcher Bill Rariden of the Beans left yesterday for a few days visit to his Bedford Indiana home. The hurt finger will not permit work behind the bat until Labor Day at the earliest. John Kling will handle catching until Hank Gowdy can return. Mrs Mayfield of Washington has returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs John Rutchback.

Bill Rariden The Beans Bedford Ind John Kling Hank Gowdy Cincinnati Enquirer R. Mayfield Washington John Rutchback M Street

John Friel Pleads Guilty in Dog Tax Case

John Friel, charged with failing to pay his dog tax, pleaded guilty in Justice Iseminger's court after declining to turn loose ten dollars and will stand trial. Many arrested on the charge have pled guilty and paid, though objections were raised. Friel's trial was set for August 26.

John Friel Justice Iseminger Friel

Brother of Mrs Hilton Dies in Connersville at 73

Thomas J. Clark, brother of Mrs William Hilton of West 18th Street, died at his Connersville home Thursday at 5 o clock. He was 73. Funeral services will be Sunday morning. Mrs Hilton may be unable to attend due to ill health. Miss Filette Many of Indianapolis, visiting Miss Opal Little, plans to return Friday and will teach in Decatur Illinois next school year.

Thomas J. Clark William Hilton West 18Th Street Connersville Mr. Clark Filette Many Indianapolis Opal Little Miss Many Decatur

Waku Bedford Association Holds Three Day Meeting

The Bedford Baptist Association gathered at the Oolitic Baptist Church with pastors and citizens hosting. The program began Wednesday night and continues Thursday and Friday with sessions, devotions, addresses by Rev Banks and Dr Porter, officer elections, missions reports, and a closing sermon and benediction.

Bedford Baptist Association Oolitic Baptist Church Oolitic B. Y. FP. UU Ray Banks St. A. Hanly Franklin College Franklin, Ind Crawford Industrial Home Skeen J. W. Porter First Baptist Church Lexington, Ky The Baptists Critchfield I. C. Overman Linton Ind Bloomfield District Sigman

Local Visitors Stay in City This Week

Mrs. Clay Beard of Bloomington spent several days at Trinity Springs and visited J. L. Cisco’s family on West 14th Street. She returned home this morning. Misses Mable and Grace Brooks came back from Montgomery, while Mary stayed longer with her aunt Mrs. J. M. Disser who will take her home Monday. Captain and Mrs. James D. Moore of Los Angeles are visiting Lawrence County relatives and spent Thursday with Col. V. V. Williams and family.

Clay Beard Bloomington Trinity Springs J. L. Cisco West 14Th Street Mable Grace Brooks Montgomery Miss Mary J. M. Disser James D. Moore Los Angeles California Lawrence County Col. V. V. Williams

Champs to Face Terre Haute Walkovers at Washkinton Park

The Walkovers from Terre Haute, described as the fastest local club, visit Washkinton Park to play the Walkovers on Sunday. The Champs have lost twice earlier to the visitors, who bring a strong roster. Game time is set for 2 30 with ladies admitted free if weather cooperates and a good crowd expected.

Terre Haute Washkinston Park Cod

Indianapolis Signs Taylor Jo Nowan Indian Taylor Jo Nowan

Ben Taylor, formerly with Joe Chimps, moved from Cincinnati National Genene to the Indianapolis American Association club on Wednesday. The Indianapolis Sun notes Taylor, a young pitcher, was obtained from Cincinnati early in the summer after Reds did not exercise their option. He has shown skill at Washington Park but was not used often as his promotion to Cincinnati depended on proving himself.

Ben Taylor Joe Chimps Cincinnati National Genene Indianapolis American Association Ednesday Taylor Indianapolis Sun Charles O'Day Uen Taylor Cincinnati Reds Washington Park O’vay

Death of Hatfield House worker in Indianapolis

Mrs Kirzie Roach, employed at the Hatfield house in this city for two years, died Wednesday afternoon in Indianapolis after an operation for a cancerous growth. She was the daughter of Dr Collins of Trinity Serf and sister of Mr Delins of Avoca. Remains were taken to Trinity Springs for burial Friday afternoon.

Kirzie Roach Hatfeld Indianapolis Collins Trinity Serrr Jdr. Dellins Avoca Trinity Springs

Young Harbaughs Celebrate 12th Birthday At Home

The young friends of Paul Harbaugh son of Mr and Mrs Charles Harbaugh gathered at his home on Wednesday evening to commemorate his twelfth birthday. The children enjoyed games and were served refreshments of ice cream and cake.

Paul Harbaugh Charles Harbaugh 18Th Street

Bedford Boy Wilt Rariden to Watch Sundays Game

Wilt Rariden, star catcher for Boston in the National League, visits Terre Haute to spectators Sunday's game while nursing a broken finger suffered in a Tuesday matchup with Cincinnati. He arrived to scout and share insights with the team, aiding the players with his valued experience.

Wilt Rariden Cincinnati Donnelly

Pierce brothers seek nasal operation in Indianapolis

F. O. and L. N. Pierce of Williams traveled to Indianapolis where F. O. Pierce will have surgery for nasal trouble. They also plan to consult a specialist about a threat that has troubled him for some time.

F. O L. N. Pierce Williams Indianapolis

Family visit from Bedford to Vincennes Varies in Veale Township

Mr and Mrs T J Brooks and daughter May of Bedford travel to Vincennes for a few days visit. They have been visiting Mr and Mrs John Peek and their family of Veale township Washington Herald.

Miss. May Bedford Vincennes John Peek Veale Township Washington Herald

Grand Army Honor Visitors With Reception and Social

Local Grand Army of the Republic members with the help of the Woman's Relief Corps hosted W E Gorsuch of South Bend Department Commander and Col J R Fesler Assistant Adj. of Indiana at a noon to 4 30 PM visit. A reception at Grand Army Hall featured flags flowers and palms with addresses and informal talks. Mrs Lot tie Butler led at the punch bowl and a social hour followed with ice cream and cake. The guests left at 4 30 PM for French Lick after the event attended by local veterans.

Grand Army South Bend J. R. Fesler Department of Indiana French Lick Grand Army Hall Post Col V. V. Williams Lottie Butler Relief Corps

Death shocks city as Thaddeus E Boston dies in Albuquerque

A message received Wednesday night announced the death of Thaddeus E Boston, a nephew of J W Beard of this city. He died in Albuquerque New Mexico after a long illness. He had lived in this city with his uncle for almost two years and was born in Washington County. Burial will likely be held in Washington County. the remains are expected Friday afternoon and no funeral arrangements have been made yet.

J. W. Beard Thaddeus E. Boston Albuquerque N. M Boston Washington County

Right Hand Smashed by Pledge Incident

Addie Easton an employee of the Southeastern Shops was accidentally struck on the palm of the right hand Thursday and the flesh at the side of the hand mashed into a pulp. The blow missed the bones and none were broken. Dr Merrill Simpson treated the injured hand and Easton will likely be kept from work for a week or more.

Addie Easton Brok Merrill Simpson Haston

Appendicitis Operation Report At Deaconess Hospital

Mrs. Clarence Blanchett underwent an appendectomy at Deaconess Hospital in Indianapolis Monday morning. She withstood the operation well and is progressing as well as could be expected. Her father, William Bair, traveled to Indianapolis to visit his daughter.

Clarence Blanchett Deaconess ‘Hospital Indianapolis Willam Bair

Paroled convict shot after assault attempt in Seymour

Oliver Snyder a paroled reformatory prisoner accused of assaulting Mrs. George Lockman in Seymour on Wednesday morning was shot by City Marshal J T Able and Patrolman George Wolfe as he attempted entry and fled to Jeffersonville. He survived with a leg amputated and will await arraignment on criminal assault charges. He had prior larceny and town marshal shooting at Scottsburg in 1909 and was paroled in June.

Oliver Snyder George Lockman Seyapees Jeffersonville Seymour J. T. Able George Wolfe Able Reformatory Snyder G. B. Snyder Waynesville Ind Lockman Marshal Able Wolfe Abie Joseph Shea James Brown Scottsburg

Miss Della Boone Visits Relatives in West

Miss Della Boone of Silverville returns Wednesday evening after a three month visit with relatives in the west. She spent part of the time with her brother Noah Boone in Montana and another brother Quince Boone who lives in San Francisco California.

Della Boone Silverville West Noah Boone Montana Quince Boone San Francisco Cal

Mrs Stage and Daughter Return From Visit

Mrs Stage and her daughter Marie have returned to their home after visiting Mrs Johny Harvey and family on M Street.

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Lora Baker Will Kansas Bill BALAS Mrs Hilton Neo Thurso Bedford Association Holding Litic Baptist Church Banks Rev. Sigman Owen Clark Rey Skeen P. S S.L. Rob W. B Pope ONS Taylor JO Nowan DEAT Pal Harbaugh Billy Rariden Spectator Eagles Thaddeus E Pledge
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