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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1915

Page

2

Robbery on B and O Express Car Yields $15000 In Goods

Merchandise valued at 15000 dollars stolen from an express car on the B and O Southwestern westbound train No 47 Saturday night. Two armed men boarded at Cincinnati and disappeared at North Vernon after the theft was detected in Sandoval Illinois. The car loaded at Jersey City carried through express with no local messenger aboard.

B. & O. Southwestern Cincinnati Seymour Republican Sandoval Ill Jersey City N. J Indiana St. Louis Hey North Vernon Seymour Ofincinnati Milan Vernon

Fabe Gwin Pays Fines in Martin County Conspiracy Cases

Fabe Gwin of Shoals, a Democrat lawyer and former candidate in Sec land, paid $150 in costs for two federal conspiracy cases tied to impersonation at exams. The payments came after his guilty plea on November 20, with a 90 day credit period previously set. He was the last of several defendants to plead guilty and settle fines in the Martin county civil service fraud investigation.

Fabe Gwin Shoals Secland Martin County United States Charles W. Muller Gwin B. Anderson Creditaw Fabius Gwinn Nvere Brettie Gwin William D. Sherfick Sherfick Brettie ‘Gwin John C Otto Carothers Claude Armstrong Armstrong Yen Men Martin County Civil

Actor William Baker suffers broken arm on Monday

William Baker son of Frank Baker at Twelfth and P Streets sustained a broken arm Monday in an accident. He was treated at a local clinic and advised rest.

William Frank Baker Twelfth P Streets Mattox

Farmers Institute Program Held at Heltonville Tuesday

A farmers institute program took place at Heltonville on Tuesday. Event featured speakers and demonstrations related to agriculture practices and farm management. Community members attended to learn new techniques and exchange ideas with agricultural experts.

Farmers Institute Hosts Uneven Yet Fine Helionville Meeting

The Farmers Institute held an unusually interesting meeting in Helionville on Tuesday. W B Anderson of Velpen Indiana spoke twice on Cultivating Corn Crop and Permanent Pasture. Miss Tuelia Rowe read aloud to acclaim. Mrs Ogg from Greencastle, State Secretary of the Woman's Federated Clubs, discussed Conservation of Energy and Country or City Literature at Home. The event drew a full attendance and left attendees uplifted by the program.

Farmers Institute Helionville W. B. Anderson Velpen, Ind Tuelia Rowe

Taggarts Bill To Control City Finance Is Killed

Indianapolis polls report Democrats fail to take control of the House as Senator Clark’s finance board bill to shift city council powers to a mayor appointed board is killed by a Democratic caucus. The measure, pushed by Taggart, faced a stormy session and quick caucus adjournment ends its prospects.

Aged Man James E George Dies Near Patton Hill

James E George aged 81 or 82 died at his home near Patton Hill Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 Funeral services were held at the home Thursday forenoon and burial followed at Green Hill He was the father of Ira George and leaves other relatives in the area.

James E. George Ira George Patton Hill Green Hill

Young man in bigamy case brought back to town

Frank H. Morrison, the young man charged with bigamy after marrying Miss Gladys Wilking on Jan 25, was returned to the city Tuesday and jailed. He admits trouble and says he hopes to obtain a divorce from his first wife without the second finding out. Morrison has hired counsel and may not be arraigned for a day or more.

Frank H. Morrison Gladys Wilking Danville Ill Morrison Indianapolis South Bend Tyree

Death of Charles D. Pearson of Indianapolis

Charles D. Pearson of Indianapolis died at his home after a year of illness. He was the uncle of Dr. John R. Pearson and C. W. Pearson of this city. Survived by wife, son, and daughter.

Charles D. Pearson Indianapolis John R. Pearson C. W. Pearson City

Manduro brothers face petit larceny jury trial

William and Joseph Manduro Italians were charged with petit larceny for coal theft from the C. T. H. & railway. Prosecuted by the railway company, the case went to the jury Wednesday at 3 o'clock.

William and Joseph Manduro

Family faces multiple illnesses in one household

The Brown family of West 14th Street endures severe hardship as their 15 month old daughter lies at death’s door from pneumonia while Mrs. Brown undergoes an appendicitis attack requiring surgery postponed due to the child’s condition. Mr. Brown is the son of B. F. Brown of the Southeastern lumber department.

Winton Brown West 14Th Street Mr. Brown Is B. F. Brown The Southeastern Lumber Department

Matrons' Silver Medal Contest at M I Church Friday

Friday evening February 26 at 7 40 the Matrons Silver Medal Contest directed by Mrs Josephine Fox will be held at the M I church with an orchestra and eight contestants. The program includes readings solos and a judges’ decision with Rev Barr delivering the benediction. Mrs Seelig of Chicago is reported dead. C L Baker to tour the West for Panama Exposition.

Josephine Fox M. I. Church America Rev. Barr Grace C. L. Baker West

Oratorical Contest Under W C T U Auspices Monday

The Matrons' Silver Medal Oratorical Contest under the auspices of the W C T U will be held Monday evening at the First Christian church. Contestants include Mesdames Horatio Harryman August Dussard Fred Strout S L Keach and Fairfax Morgan. The Boys' Orchestra will provide music.

First Christian Church Horatio Harryman August Dussard Fred Strout S. l. Keach Fairfax Morgan

Southeastern trims railroad work force cutting costs

The Southeastern laid off all car repairers on Tuesday night except two. The two remaining workers stay on the rip track. The layoff will last until March 1.

Rawson Rink Faces Failure to Support Charge

Rawson Rink of Sparksville was charged in circuit court with failure to support his three year old child. The state's attorney indicated Wednesday a lenience recommendation would be considered if an arrangement is made to ensure future support. Born to Mr and Mrs Wim Stages a son John Harrison.

Rawson Rink Sparksville Willng Wim. Stages John Harrison

Fisher case appealed after guilty finding in Provocation charge

The case of Dave Fisher, who Tuesday allowed a finding of guilty on the provocation charge in Justice Malott's court, was appealed in the Lawrence circuit court.

Dave Fisher Justice Malott Lawrence

Impressive Funeral for Miss Dessie Selby at First Methodist

Beautiful and solemn services held Wednesday at 9:30 at First Methodist Church for Dessie Selby. Rev Leung delivered an fitting sermon with hymns Rock of Ages Abide With Me Nearer My God to Thee sung as she died. Pallbearers were Leader store young ladies Lottie Kimbrell Maude Johnson Katharine Drake Lollie Driscoll Mattie Sears Gertrude Kennison Conner. Interment followed at Pleasant Run.

Dessie Selby First Methodist Church Leung Alexander Scott Charles H. Allen Marl Salyards Wendell Waterbury Leader Store Lottie Kimbrell Maude Johnson Katharine Drake Lollie Driscoll Mattie Sears Gertrude Kennison Conner Pleasant Run Church

Chitigle Skin Grafting Operated Supplying Team Named

The skin grafting operation for Mrs. Dunihue is supplied by her son and a friend, who are identified as key supporters in this medical effort.

Recovery follows grafting operation in Dunihue case

Mrs Elizabeth Dunihue survived a severe blood poisoning after a shin graft using tissue from her son Albert and Mrs Muliky. She showed fever relief on Tuesday and relatives hope for a rapid recovery. The article also reports church plans for West Baden and local civic notes.

Elizabeth Dunihue Albert Dunihue Muliky Dunihue

Indictment planned in Bloomfield for Linton Italian

Greene county grand jury will hear evidence to indict Frank Toricelli for murder and robbery related to the February 7 killing of Fred Cromwell, a Linton merchant. Webster Detective Agency assisted local police, with a national manhunt and a published wanted card.

Greene County Grand Jury Bloomfield W. Ray Collins Frank Toricelli Fred Cromwell Boston Harry C. Webster Indianapolis Webster Detective Agency

Birth announced for Herman Doyle Moats in Sixth street home

A son named Herman Doyle was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moats of Sixth street. I T Lee, recently ill at his Washington avenue home, is convalescing. Mrs Philip Lairis of North street is reported quite ill.

William Gyger South N Street Joseph Moats Sixth Street Herman Doyle Washington Avenue Philip’ Lairis North Street

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