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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1902

Page

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Dr Nary Strikes Inspector in Court Fight

Dr C E Nary of Wayt Dental struck license inspector Sidney Muir in the Ordinance Court after a contested six hour jail sentence for contempt. Judge James P Edwards fined Nary three dollars and ordered six hours in jail. Copess, accused of practicing without a license, was dismissed. The incident followed a bitter legal dispute.

the Courier-Journal C. E. Nary Wayt Dental Company West Jefferson Street Sidney Muir James P Edwards Edwards Dr. Nary J. A. Copess Nary Muir Cepess Copess

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Mrs Edwards urges against vandalism while praising the preserving of heritage and veterans. She cites the need to study war's costs and to honor sacrifices, criticizing sentimental neglect of history. Local figures Charlies Allen and Katherine Clare are noted in brief career updates.

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Prayer and parish life mix with civic notices and pensions

A column blends a humorous prayer for church events with wedding news and village notices. It cites marriages in town, calls for better enforcement of fish laws, a Supreme Court ruling on self defense, and a Civil War veterans pension bill advancing toward final passage with projected costs.

Terrible accident mars Monon yards switchman fate

Lee Mitchell a 25 year old Bedford area railroad worker was severely injured at the Monon yards while helping to kick a box car. He had his left leg mangled and surgeons amputated it below the knee, hoping for recovery. He is married to Louise Ragsdale.

Lee Mitchell Monon Davis Maloney Southern Indiana Mitchell J. H. Mitchell Freeland Short Judah Louise Ragsdale Buddy Ragsdale Manon

Death of Lee Mitchell Follows Friday Injury in Monon Yards

Lee Mitchell died Saturday morning at 4 15 after Friday’s injuries in the Monon yards. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the First Christian Church by Elder E R Edwards. Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery.

Lee Mitchell Monon Yards E. R. Edwards Green Hill Cemetery

Jail Break Leaves Five at Large After Night Escape

Sheriff Frank Smith finds seven prisoners at supper last night but five have escaped by sawing a jail bar before the Monon train passed at 11 pm to drown any sounds. Escapers include Elmer Beasley and John Slinkard with charges of rape assault and battery larceny selling liquor to minors and shooting with intent to kill. A painter and Alex Reid remain. painter released after a fine. Also reported: Joseph Hess killed by a switch engine near Monon.

Frank Smith Monon Elmer Beasley Lon Wray Oscar Plummer George Buley John Slinkard Alex Reid

Indianapolis Hog Prices Reach June High Not Seen in Twenty Years

Hogs in the Indianapolis market topped 7.70 dollars on Saturday, the highest June level in twenty years, despite large receipts and a 70 cent corn price. Cattle also hit a peak, and forecaster Hicks warns of a stormy spell from June 19 to 27 with heavy rain and thunder across the region.

Uncle Sam South Africa England New York Tribune San Francisco New Orleans Canada Indianapolis Hicks

Bedford Defeats West Baden In One-Sided Fairgrounds Game

A large crowd at the Fairgrounds watched Stone City beat West Baden 10 to 1. Akers stole home amid strong Bedford batting as West Baden protested and left the field briefly before returning. Also reported: Mrs. F. H. Railsback dies in Indianapolis. a boy injures his shoulder after a fall from a shade tree. Indiana tobacco rebates totaling 2.5 million dollars. local business plans include a new slaughterhouse and gas plant. lectures by Mrs. Armstrong planned for Stone City Opera House. local councilors argue over hitching racks at court house park and farmers threaten to resist removal by using hitching grounds instead.

Indianapolis News H. H. Edwards Indiana Union of Literary Clubs Bedford Fairgrounds Stone City West Baden Bedford Boys Henry Johnson Chas Bringham Fred Ragsdale Bert Hughes Akers Mort Bringham Albert Seig Frank Judah Ray Dillman Hughes Ragsdale Bringham Denny Johnson Perrin Hardesty Bedford Light Heat & Power Co Helen Armstrong Chicago Stone City Opera House Court House Park Court House Greensburg

Gentry Buys $25 000 Stallion McKinney For Bloomington

Bloomington Indiana horseman Henry B Gentry principal owner of the Gentry Brothers dog and pony shows has purchased the famed trotting stallion McKinney for 25000 cash from Charles A Durfee San Jose California. Delivery to Bloomington expected August 1 with a California visit by Gentry and Dr P O O Rear to inspect the horse. McKinney a 2114 trotting record sire by Alcyone from Rossa Sprague is hailed as the best speed sire with 220 offspring most trotting. The deal significantly boosts Indiana breeding prospects and Midwest horse breeding prestige.

Henry B. Gentry Bloomington Ind Gentry Brothers Fror Charles A. Durfee San Jose Cal McKinney Indiana New York Gentry Dr. O’rear Suggesed Mc Kinney California Mr. Gentry Mr. Durfee Bud Doble Indianapolis Mr. Doble Alcyone Rossa Sprague Ferendo Mcehinney W. H. Wilson Kentucky Alma Mater Mambrino Patchen Coney Jenny Mc Hazel Kinney Zalech Zombre Charley Mae Axtell Fair Grounds Highwood Red Heart Alberton Sphinx Grattan Rex Americus Advertiser Nuthurst Atlantic King Crescens Hal Dilliard Directum Online Tommy Britton

Death of Mrs Florence J Tilford

Mrs Florence J Tilford died Sunday morning at 12 30 aged 72 years and 24 days The funeral was held Tuesday at 10 o clock from her residence on 14th street Burial was at Green Hill Cemetery

Florence J. Tilford 14Th Street Green Hill Cemetery

Narrow escape as loaded stone cars derail near Kann mill

A dangerous incident occurred Monday at 4 30 pm when a line of stone laden cars began rolling toward the B and O depot. Engineer Jim Hodge and his ten year old son escaped as the traveler narrowly avoided a fall. a tram beam broke, but held by a rod keeping the car from plunging to rocks below.

Kann Monon Brooks & Curtis Jim Hodge

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