Thomasson Gaines Indicted for Murder Called to Monroe Court
Oliver Thomasson and John Gaines, indicted for first degree murder in the Frank Lentz killing near Red Cross July 3, were brought from Jeffersonville Reformatory for a noon arraignment. Judge Martin overruled a motion to quash. venue changed to Monroe County for January trial.
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Oliver Thomasson
John P. Gaines
Lawrence County
Grand Jury
Frank Lentz
Red Cross
State Reformatory
Jeffersonville
B. &Co
Grayson Will Case Outlined After Prolonged Trial
The Paoli Republican outlines the Grayson will dispute in Bedford where Epsie George and Susan D. Kern sue the executors of Alfred Grayson and church trustees. The will left the estate to the wife for life then to the Methodist Episcopal church. The widow received a one third share. the heirs challenged the will, leading to days of courtroom argument and a final verdict upholding the will.
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Grayson
Paoli Republican
Epsie George
Susan D. Kern
Bedford
Graysons
J. E. Boruff
Farrell
W. R.gardiner
Washington
M. F. Dunne
Edith Gainey
Jell-O Introduces New Dessart For All The Family
A juvenile advertisement notes four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry for Jell-O. Available at grocers priced at ten cents. The copy invites readers to try it today.
Fire Ravages Rynns South J Street Home
Around 7 45 pm Wednesday a blaze started in the back of the five room cottage owned by William Rynn on South J Street. Water scarcity delayed initial attacks from hydrants near 18th Street and two adjacent houses narrowly escaped. Firefighters saved furniture but room and damage totals were substantial with insurance payments noted. The incident drew a crowd amid disputes on the Monon track between onlookers and fire crews.
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William Rynn
South J Street
Ryne
18Th
O’connell
Monon
Ryan House
Mr. Ryones
Foster Lee wedding dazzles Erie church crowd
Everett sister Pearl Lee wed at Erie M B Church with Pearl in white organdy and white chrysanthemum bouquet. Groom in black, ushers Elmer Brown and Dee Ray, attendants Charlie Lee and Sallie Stipp of Bedford. Newlyweds depart for Indianapolis then will live with Lawrence Lee. Local notes mention community members and events including oil shipments by Loogootee Prospecting Co and quail records.
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Everett Si Sterurd
Miss Pearl] Lee
Erie M. B
Elmer Brown
Dee Ray
Charlie Lee
Miss Sallie Stipp
Bedford
Miss Sallie
Alice Potter
Erie
Indianapolis
Lawrence Lee
Jello Dessert Offers Quick No-Bake Treats
This family question is answered with a ten minute no bake Jello dessert. Add hot water and set to cool. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
Court notes reveal divorces and fines in Indiana circuit cases
Judge Martin grants John P Fullen a divorce from Luella Fullen. George Matthews fined $10 for assault and battery. B&O vs Henry Hoard to be heard for right of way. Smallwood vs Bedford Quarries verdict for $1,000. Chesnut vs Southern Indiana Ry postponed due to attorney illness. Davis & Archer sureties judged in favor of Athens Brick Co for about $1,500. Frank Smallwood in trial for damages. second trial. Otto Hopper found guilty of liquor sales without license. fine $100. Mitchell liquor cases ongoing with many defendants. Attorney General suit seeks Donaldson land near Mitchell entering state ownership. Donaldson cave noted. Local society notes and arrivals follow.
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Otto Hopper
Mitchell
Indianapolis
James Ragland
Schube Burton
Fred Brown
Alva Lewis
Hopper
Martin
Zaring
John H. Edwards
Joseph Giles
Marriage Licenses Issued and Local Notices
A marriage license was issued to Phillip Stutts and Lula Flinn. An infant child of Mr and Mrs Ingledon of the east part of the city died Friday morning. Mr and Mrs Charles Akles of Trinity Springs were guests of Mrs D L Sheeks and returned home Friday. Mrs Isis D Day of Hodge Day Co undertakers will answer calls night or day for women and children. Gilbert Crane, grandson of H T Nightengale, has been transferred to Virginia for military school. Mrs W W Smullen and daughter, guests of Frank Fuqua, returned to Muncie Friday. John W Massey has men digging up the old Court House sewer on South J street. the sewer is 15 inches in diameter and chokes occasionally. John T Lasher and wife left for Glade Springs Virginia to visit his father and plan to move to Washington DC. The seven year old daughter of Joseph McBrayer, burned when clothes caught fire from a blaze under a wash boiler, is sinking and likely to die. Little Lorie Masterson, five, granddaughter of James K Owens, was badly scalded by falling into a boiler of hot water. serious but improving. Representative Litvia Adamson of Bedford, at the Commercial Club conference, supports primary election reform and voting machines. favors registration but doubts a constitutional amendment. plans to introduce a bill, not disclosed yet.
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Donaldson
Mitchell
Lawrence
Scotland
Donaldson Cave
Globe
Lord Donaldson
Alabama
Joseph McBrayer
Lorie Masterson
James K. Owens
Litvia Adamson
Bedford
Commercial Club
Lawrence County
Adamson
Indianapolis News
James Mize
Josie
Knox County
T. J. Plummer
Oliver Gilbert
E. C. Richardson
Church of Christ
Manuel McCain
Danville
Mr. Goss
Heightenhill
Oliver Gibert
N C. Plummer
T. J Holmes
Edward C. Boyce
War Department
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Eliana
L. C. Huffington
John Holmer
Medora
John
Druery Roache
Charles Weddle
Raymond
Greasy Creek
W. S. Plummer
Thos. Summers
Wallonia
John Summers
Homer B. Gowen
Dry Creek
Carr Township
Eliza Beezley
Morton Weddle
Letters Remaining at Bedford Post Office for Week Ending Dec 1 1900
Notification lists unclaimed mail for the Bedford post office as of December 1 1900. Names include Miss Katie Dibert Miss Mandie Guthrie Thos Butler Geo B Giles J F LaFollette Frank Maxwell Owen McGinley S T Murry Rev F Overmeyer Ira L Lawin and Surname Williams Vinson V W P M requests recipients to say advertised to claim letters.
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Bedford
Local Social Notes Highlight Area Visits and Illnesses
Miss Addie Hendrickson is on the sick list. Relatives visit on weekend. Miss Belle and Miss Glennie Sears noted from Pearl Jackson. Mrs. Carrie Williams visited Bedford last week. Edna Gore hosts Thanksgiving guests. Homer Short in Bedford. Zettie Reynolds returns from Kansas. Teachers' Association trip ends. Mrs Theo Short visits Bedford relatives. Various locals, including Pearl Pearson, Cyrus Wilking, Joe and the Cosner party, attendances and visits around Shoals and Bloomington.
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Addie Hendrickson
Belle
Glennie Sears
Pearl Jackson
Carrie Williams
Bedford
Kid Smithers
Hattie Henry
Pearl
Burns City
Edna Gore
Ethel
Homer Short
Little Nelle Williams
Zettie Reynolds
Kansas
Means
Teachers’ Association
Theo. Short
Ton
Silverville
T. N. Pierce
Hays
Coxton
Pearl Pearson
Clarence Matthieu
Alex Terre Haute
Cyrus Wilking
Joe
Ella Smith
Peden
Cora McDonald
Shoals
Carrie Will
Indian Springs
Starks
Brown
Katey
Near Shoals
Jams
Railroad News From Casts and Claims Across Indiana
G C Smith formerly Southern Indiana agent at Coxton visits Zelma on return to Coxton. Roadmaster Charles Cornwell builds a new West Sixth street residence in Bloomington. Southern Indiana plans a water reservoir pumping station at Lewis No 9. Carter Co adds to J M I fright depot, two stories high. Engineer Henry Kindred from Bedford visits family at Brownstown. Monon general superintendent George Lowell says roadbeds and equipment are in fine shape for winter. Six B&O engineers retire with pensions. one has lifelong gold pass and $1.15 daily. Anzi Brock suffers toe injury at Southern Indiana Shops. nine others work on Lewis pumping station foundation. Express and RR firms predict booming holiday freight. A Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern official cites long improvements to Cincinnati to St Louis line, shortening run times. Purdue announces locomotive collection for a new museum in Lafayette. Stockholders meet in Cincinnati. W M Greene to lead and manage. Press Mathers of Western Union loses three children around Thanksgiving to throat illness. Ticket abolition discussed among East and Central RR lines to cut conductors and ticket costs. Numerous local residents noted. marriage of Philip Stotts and Lula Flinn. Patrick Coady dies of gangrene in Springfield, Ill. News notes meetings, farm activity, and local infrastructure updates across Bloomington, Seymour, Bedford, Williams, Red Cross, and surrounding townships.
Eid Worship At New Union Draws Large Crowds
Lowery Adamson preached at New Union on thanks giving night and again on Sunday to large crowds. He missed the first Sunday of next month. Visitors include Misses Osa and Mollie Miller from Springville, Dana Boyd and family from Coxton, and Quincy Jackson and wife in Hedford. Ben Potter of Edna Kansas attended Shiloh church. Ethel Pace visited Bedford and attended the Teachers Association. Walter Kern moved his family into Henry Sears’ former home. Gertrude Helton returned to school after visiting Heltonville and Bedford. Opal Jackson and family visited Tripleton. Alva Evans spent Friday with his mother near Avoca. William Hancock of Mitchell visited his daughter Mrs. Charles Walton.
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Eid
Lowery Adamson
New Union
Osa
Mollie Miller
Springville
Elmer Pace
Dana Boyd
Coxton
James George's
Quincy Jackson
Hedford
Lilly
Grace Mc
Heltonville
Bedford
Opal Jackson
Tripleton
Alva Evans
Avoca
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Yale
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Homer West
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Timates
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Perth
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Charlie McCarrell
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Sear Cross Lane
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Oolitic
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T. W. Whitted
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Peerless
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Montana
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Millersburg
Samuel Simpson
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George Matthews
Henry Hoard
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Southern Indiana
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15Th Street
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Crooke
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Pleasant Raw Township
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Sallie
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Trinity Springs
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H. T. Nightengale
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Western Union Telegraph Co
New Albany
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Miss Mathers
Manon
Bloomington
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J. C.ramsey
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Bono Township
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Marnrinp
Chrisler
Philip Stotts
Marion
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Patrick Coady
Pat
George Coady
Springfield
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Mr. Coady
Pana
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Dimension Lumber
Hugh Flelean & Co
Dave
Carson
14Th and
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Towa
Chicago
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Charles Walton
Robert W. Day
Wiliam P.hodge
Circuit Court
William P.hodge
Joan D. Alexander
Bedford Indiana
Gunn
Eagle Clothing
M. F. Donn
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North Side Square
C. H. Emery
15Th and
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Law
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Mohawk Ry
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Rome, N.Y
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Guthrie Township
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Indiane
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Bedlam
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Lawence County
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Ellen Kull
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A. D
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Sheriff’s Sale
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Aepheritt
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Painth
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Walls & Borutt
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RK. K. Dye
Bedford Buiding, Savings and Loan Association
James N. Todd
Ruth J. Todd
Celia E. Clampitt
Scott Clampitt
Wiliam Nelson
Ida Nelson
Denniston
Helstonville
Leatherwood Creek
Erastocs R. Dobbins
E. K. Dye
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Catharine C. dcMahon
Thomas McMahon
E. K K. Dye
James M. Tincher
John Darnell
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