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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1915

Page

6

Farmer killed by automobile in Peculiar Indiana accident

Charles Huskins a 55 year old farmer of Mitchell Indiana was killed Saturday afternoon when a mule attached to a light wagon caused an automobile driven by Mrs A C Voris to veer into a ditch. Coroner McLachlan ruled the death an unavoidable accident and the driver not to blame. Huskins body taken to Mitchell for burial after funeral services.

McLachlan Indiana Lawrence County S. C Charles Huskins Mitchell Washington Avenue A. C. Voris George Elrod Twelfth P Streets John Elrod Huskins Mrs.Huskins Voris Husking Elrod Haskins C. H. Emery John Storief Falen Hamer & Day Undertaking Establishment Meelah- Jan Sunday John Stepp Ek. B. Thornton Steno Hresher Sam Carroway Mitcneill

Grate a Meeting Of Township Trustees dor Of Court House

The prompt text is garbled. A readable item notes a township trustees meeting to be held at the courthouse. The article outlines scheduling and agenda items for local governance.

Court House Dor of

PRAVARY FIGHT SHAPES UP AS LEAGUE SENDS TELEGRAM

Indianapolis February 19 big primary battle tightens as Wilson Bryan League dispatches telegrams charging the state machine with crucifying rank and file democracy while urging passage of a law and repudiating pledge for primary. Kern reportedly could not attend due to shipping dispute.

Mrs Nancy Carroll Succumbs After Stroke in Lincoln

Mrs Nancy Matilda Carroll died Sunday afternoon at 2 30 after a stroke of paralysis. She was born December 19 1842 and survived by ten children. Funeral services were held at 11 o clock Tuesday at the residence of Mrs Gaura J Accam with burial at Green Hill.

Nancy Matilda Carroll Laura Accam Ieney Accam Joseph and Katharine Accam George Carroll Nannie Mis Indianapolis John Carroll Hardin and Monta Traume Arlie Carroll Paducah Amsterdam 17Th Street Charles Morgan Mary Butler John Accam O Street Gaura J. Accam Green Hill

Burglar Snooped Lincoln Avenue Home While Victims Away

A burglar ransacked the James Anderson residence on Lincoln Avenue Sunday night. The thief forced a front window, left the bed occupied supposedly by the intruder, and disturbed bureau drawers and contents. Mrs Anderson was away in Detroit with her husband absent two weeks, leaving an unguarded house. Detectives note possible missing clothing and small amounts of cash. cut glass and silverware appeared undisturbed.

James Anderson Lincoln Avenue Mr. Anderson Detroit Mich

Funeral for John B. Stipp Largely Attended at First Methodist

A large crowd filled the First Methodist church Sunday for the funeral of John Bus Kirk Stipp. The service included a male quartet and prayers by Rev. Leuig, with floral tributes and honoring pallbearers. Burial followed at Green Hill cemetery beside his little daughters. Out of town relatives attended, including Curtis Adams and the Stipp family.

First Methodist Church John Bus Kirk Stipp Celock Knights of Pythias Knights of the Maccabees Hey Red and Gun Club Isle of Somewhere Leuig John W. Strout Harrison Ramsay William Denniston William Huddleston Green Hill Cemetery Charles Stipp Elwood Curtis Adams Bloomfield Thomas S. Stipp Jenuee Charles Lee Shawswick Joel Hobbs Irie

Funeral of Mrs Harvey Ponies Held Sunday

The funeral for Mrs. Harvey Ponies, who died Friday night at City Hospital, was held Sunday morning at 10 from the home on North Street. Services followed at Bugs Chapel at noon and burial took place in the cemetery there.

Harvey Ponies City Hospital Homer North Street Buses Chapel

Paul Short of Springville Dies After Illness

Paul Short a prominent Springville resident aged 53 died Sunday night at his home after a year of poor health following a stroke. He was brother to Rev. Quincy Short of the Springville church. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 o clock with burial in the local cemetery.

Mr. Elrod Short Springville Quincy Short

Affidavits filed in court for school neglect and assault

An affidavit in Justice Owens' court charges Frances M. Speer with failure to send children to school. Other cases include Floyd Torphys waiving examination on petit larceny, Curt Dalton escaping from police after intoxication disturbance, Charles Newkirk fined for provoke, Dink Bowden profane affidavit, Harry Dillman fined for intoxication, Otis McDonald fined, and Carrie Taylor charged with assault and battery on May Dowling in Justice Malott's court.

Floyd Torphys Charles Newkirk Carrie Taylor May Dowling Justice Malott

Eva Lucile Colglazier Rites Mark Quiet Passing

An obituary tribute recalls Eva Lucile Colglazier born August 1, 1904 and died February 9, 1915 at age 10. The notice notes her schoolwork, family losses, and hints at faith in God’s plan, listing her father, siblings Lilian Olive Willard and others, along with relatives and friends. Ed Donahue and Lee Simmons are named in railway yard staffing changes at Mitchell.

Eva Lucile Colglazier Heavenly Garden Lucile Lilian Olive Willard Frank Sears Ruth Sears Belle Overman

Marriage License For John Roberts And Angeline Willett

John Roberts of Oolitic marries Angeline Willett of Lawrence county under an Indiana license. The item notes local social notices and a few town news items including subscriptions and a ill family visit.

John $. Roberts Oolitic Angeline Willett Lawrence County

Local Notices and Social Roundup

Mrs H H Shields, guest of Mr and Mrs P L Deckard at Bloomington, has returned home. Mrs Mack Ragsdale, 11th and N streets, is confined to her home with a severe grip. Mrs Della Cain of East Politic visited town Monday en route to Heltonville to visit friends. Born to Mr and Mrs Carl Scherchel of Coxton Sunday afternoon, a daughter Angilee.

Trene Clark Leesville Richard Clampitt H. H. Shields Della Cain East Politic Heltonville Carl Scherchel Coxton Angilee

Bitter German sentiment toward America deepens abroad

Berlin reports growing German resentment toward the United States fueled by hostile English dispatches. Americans in Germany warn a serious crisis may be near and danger cannot be overstated.

Lost Child Causes Delay on Keystone Express

Theodore Brown and family disrupted travel from Bloomington to Homer and caused the Pennsylvania Keystone express to lose thirty minutes near Limedale. The baby Brown went missing during transfer, prompting the conductor to turn back to Limedale where Greene, the agent, located the child walking along the track after following the train.

Greencastle Ind Theodore Brown Bloomington Homer Vandalia Pennsylvania Keystone Express Limedale Brown Keystone Express Limaedale i. EE Greene

Gainey vs Rainbolt case viewed by judge Swails

Judge Swails visited the scene Tuesday to inspect the watercourse involved in the dispute. Obstructing water flow damages are at issue in the Gainey versus Rainbolt case.

Gainey

Fire damages at Twelfth and H Street home

An overheated stove caused a small blaze at the home of Mrs. Josie Schnoffner at Twelfth and H streets. Neighbors removed a feather bed and bedding before the fire department arrived. no building damage or insurance coverage reported. Miss Grace Evans injured a hand by breaking a window during the alarm.

Josie Schnoffner Grace Lo‘ans Down Town William Bacon Grace Evans

Bloomington Men Fortunate as Others Face Layoffs

The Bloomington men are described as fortunate as about 40 Monon men in the area are to return to work tomorrow, while Lafayette workers fare worse. The Monon shops in Lafayette will not reopen until March 1 after extended closures. In addition, 500 Lafayette employees face delayed pay and uncertain futures, with no checks expected until late February and March. The piece notes prior contracts and idle engines, including five new Santa Fe type freight engines valued around 123,000 dollars awaiting assembly.

Bloomington Lafayette Monon Chicago Monan Haskell & Barker Car Michi‘gan City

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