Ford Faces Double Murder Charge in Monroe Court
Edward Ford stands trial in Monroe County for the double killing of Joel and Frank McCoy near Unionville last winter. A special venire of 56 jurors was ordered after the regular panel exhausted, with 150 witnesses summoned. Ford, his sons, and wife attended as defense and family members. The case opens in the new temple of justice as lawyers Spaan and Morgan defend, Henley prosecutes. Ford pleads self defense as jury selection continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Edward Ford
Joel McCoy
Frank McCoy
Unionville
Monroe
Monroe County
Temple of Justice
Ford
Ratliff
Henry M. Spaan
Indianapolis
R. E. Morgan
Donald
Charles
Louden
Spaan
J. E. Henley
McCoys
Henley
Funeral for Mrs. Hamilton Gray at Springville Church
The death of Mrs. Hamilton Gray near Springville prompts a funeral from the Christian church in Springville Friday at 10 o’clock with Rev. Quincy Short in charge. J. W. Pruett and children thank friends for kindness during illness and death of our wife and mother. Mrs. H. P. Radley is dangerously ill in a Chicago hospital after throat surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Pruett
Hamilton Gray
Springville
Christian Church
Quincy Short
H. P. Radley
Chicago
Refused 10 Work Supposition a Man Is Insane
Charles Browning of West 11th street was jailed after police custody. An insanity commission including Drs Short and Stipp and Justice John W. Owens met Browning at the jail to determine sanity for possible transfer to Indianapolis Central Hospital. His mother says he refuses work and roams at night trying to force entry to nearby homes. a Browning brother was once committed to an asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Browning
West 11Th Street
Browning
Adultery Charged In Lawrence Divorce Suit
William A. Lagle of Mitchell files for absolute divorce from Eva L. Lagle alleging marriage on January 30 1906 and separation January 29 1907 with adultery by Eva with Thomas F. Richardson before and after separation and with Alonzo Howard on March 25 1907. Attorney S M Doman represents plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
William A. Lagle
Mitchell
Eva L. Lagle
Thomas F. Richardson
Alonzo Howard
S. M. Doman
Higman Higman Jackson Tie Thirteen Years Past Cityline
Paul S. Higman and Agnes A. Jackson wed Tuesday night at 8:30 at the bride’s grandfather John Jackson’s home two and a half miles west on the Fayetteville road. Rev J Randolph Smith officiated. witnessed by close relatives and a few friends. Higman from Muncie is Central Union telephone Co manager. Jackson family ties noted. The newlyweds plan a ten day visit to Muncie and will reside on West Sixteenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul S. Higman
Agnes A. Jackson
John Jackson
Fayetteville Road
J. Randolph Smith
M. E Church
Muncie
Central Union Telephone Company
Frank Jackson
Tirey’s Bondsmen Sued In Lawrence Circuit Court
A suit in the Lawrence Circuit Court targets former Clerk and Treasurer Edward C. Tirey of Mitchell and ten bondsmen seeking 12000 alleged as funds Tirey converted from town accounts between May 193 and August 1907. Plaintiffs Duncan & Batman and City Attorney S. 8. Doman lead the action.
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Lawrence
Edward C. Tirey
Mitchell
Tirey
Edward >. Moore
George T. Head
Chas. W. Coleman
Aaron D. Pless
Newton F. Liston
Henry H. Crawford
James W. Edwards
Millard C. Reed
Nancy J. Tirey
Angie Tirey
Daredevil Fighter Geo W Cook Youngest Chief Clerk in Union Army
The Indian apolis Star notes Geo W Cook a Mitchell boy and father of Mrs Will D Ewing of this city as the youngest chief regimental clerk in the Union Army at age 14 for an Indiana regiment. He previously served as a drummer boy after running away at 12 in 1863. His father, a lieutenant in the Thirteenth Indiana Cavalry, suffered illness, while his mother descended from an 1812 war lieutenant. his brother died as abugler in the Civil War. Mrs Frank Love and son Gordon visit relatives at Seymour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stessel
Manitou
Colorado
Louisa Unkel
Southstreet
Steessel
Indiana University
Colorado University At
Boulder
Indianapolis Star
Geo. W. Cook
Will D. Ewing
Mitchell Tribune
George W. Cook
Indiana
Army of the Cumberland
Cook
Indiana Cavalry
Trust busting lawyer pursues Bedford merchants in suit
Washington attorney C Grant Chase filed a $5,000 complaint in Lawrence circuit court alleging conspiracy by Frank W Tech and other Bedford clothing dealers to restrain sale of union made goods. Chase promotes a union sales scheme while denouncing locals and newspapers, provoking public scorn as he pursues legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Grant Chase
Washington
Frank W. Tech
Lawrence
Merchants National Association
Chase
Bedford
Mr. Tech
Merchant’s National Association
Leonard
Tech
Mrs Pruett Funeral Held At Home
The funeral of Mrs Mary E Pruett was held Wednesday at 2 PM from the family residence on South I street with Rev J W Findley presiding. A large crowd attended as she had been a devout Christian and long time Methodist Episcopal member. She had earlier worshipped with Pentecost believers and, before dying, expressed willingness to die with praises to the Lord. Interment followed at Green Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Pruett
South I Street
J. W. Findley
Burrell’s Property Sale Ends Quietly at Appraised Value
Last Saturday a sheriff sale for H. A. Burrell’s personal property drew a large crowd but the event was largely settled without public bidding. P J Mc Nerney was expected to take the items at appraised value, though he was absent and represented by attorneys. A few high value pieces including a piano, a horse and phaeton were claimed by Burrell’s daughters amid warnings of a replevin suit if buyers took those items.
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Burrell
Owen Township
H. A. Burrell
P. J. Mc Nerney
Brownstown
McNerney
Fairbanks
Cortleyou
Sherman
Guild
Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Treasury
Ford Case in Bloomington Heats Up as Defense Presses
Bloomington June 11 A jury is seated to try Ed Ford for the murder of Joel and Frank McCoy. Witnesses portray Ford’s threats and gun threats after stock poisoning disputes. Cross examination weakens the state case while defense arguments highlight Ford’s self defense claim and the fatal shooting. The trial draws a large crowd at Brummett's Creek near Bloomington.
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Bloomington
Ed Ford
Joel
Frank McCoy
William Godsey
Lee Umbarger
Peter Thrasher
James Mathers
Wm. Reed
J. H W. Marlin
Greenbury Cruse
Alva Owens
J. A. Spaks
James Robinson
George Craycraft
David Allen
Louden
Ford
McCoy
Dr. Fritch
Unionville
Joel McCoy
Fritch
Stengthen
Spaan
Ford-McCoy
Brummett’s Creek
Hawley
Joal McCoy
Frank
Stock
McCoys
Republican Convention Trip Tickets Bedford to Chicago
Southern Indiana Railway offers round trip tickets Bedford to Chicago for 7.45 dollars for June 12 to 16 with return validity through June 30.
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Indiana
Chicago
Bedford
Death Notice Thomas Slider Former Bedford Engineer
A telegram to Mrs. William J Cook on North Lincoln Street announced the death of her brother Thomas Slider in Indianapolis on Monday after a protracted illness. Slider, formerly of Bedford, had lived in Indianapolis for several years and was by profession an engineer. The funeral was held in Indianapolis this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J Cook
Lincoln Street
Thomas Slider
Indianapolis
Slider
Bedford
Idianapolis
Mrs. Gray Dead Pioneer Resident of Perry Township
Mrs. Hamilton Gray a pioneer resident of Perry township died at her home near Springville Wednesday at 1 o clock aged 89. The stroke of paralysis she suffered a few days earlier caused her death. She left eight children four sons and four daughters and a husband. She was aunt to Herschell and J. B. Bridwell of Bloomington. Funeral was held Thursday afternoon from her late residence.
Flag Day Observance Prompts Bedford Flag Raising
Bedford marks Flag Day observance with a Saturday ceremony at the public library. Citizens and businesses urged to display flags. G A R and fraternal groups invited to participate. Capt. J D Alexander to speak. Elks band to provide music.
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Patriotic Ladies of
Bedford
Woman’s Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Elks Band
J. D. Alexander
United States
Oklahoma
Betsy Ross and the First American Flag Story
The text recalls Betsy Ross sewing the first flag in Philadelphia on Arch Street. It notes the Congress decree design with thirteen stripes and thirteen blue stars, overseen by George Washington’s committee, finished June 7 and adopted June 14, 1777.
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Betsy Ross
Arch Street
Philadelphia
George Washington
Congress
Ross
Republican and Democratic Conventions Bulletin Notice
Western Union will provide free bulletins only on Presidential and VP nominations and balloting results during the conventions. Bulletins will be posted at the Bedford Daily Mail office Bedford Daily Democrat office and Western Union Telegraph office on West 16th Street. J. R. Sample, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Daily Mail
Bedford Daily Democrat
Western Union Telegraph
West 16Th Street
Bedford Citizens Demand Action on Public Grounds Cleanup
Time 10 Hustle notes heaps of dirt and rubbish at the court park. Contractors Dixon & Hunt cannot proceed due to absence of the county engineer to direct operations. Citizens express disgust and demand prompt improvement, accusing negligence in the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Park
Dixon & Hunt
Bedford
Brewers Convene in Milwaukee to Tackle Anti Saloon agitation
Brewers from all sections of the United States gather in Milwaukee for the United States Brewers Association four day convention. They plan to adopt measures to meet the anti saloon movement and push out disreputable lower establishments harming brewery interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Milwaukee
United States Brewers’ Association
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