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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1915

Page

5

Stolen Automobile Bargain Suspects Nabbed In Kentucky

A late Friday theft in downtown Kentucky led to the capture of Roy Riggs and Ceci Lay after a forged check and a stolen car linked to Cecil Lay surfaced. Investigators traced the car toward Bardstown and recovered details from the state secretary of state's office. The suspects, aged 74 and associated with local merchants, faced charges as authorities pursued the forged check case and related thefts.

Roy Riggs Ceci le Lu Dorerehant Stone City Bank Cecil Lay William Caimer Lay Leonid Pasquay Static Bardstown Cecil Ela Merning Boone Ehime Nuber Riggs Ark An Wollikan Culmier Phu Culmer Cailca

New Fire Smoke Deters Modern Tropic Eatery Opening

A new Calomori Bros. & Company restaurant opens Saturday in the Cosner building at Sixteenth and J streets, featuring oak fixtures, marble counters, plate glass mirrors, and a fully equipped kitchen. A recent blaze at Dr. F C McCoy’s Sunset home caused heavy smoke but limited flame, with Dr. Short aiding an injured patient as firefighters responded.

Mt Furrerian Calomori. Bros. & Company Cosner Sixteenth J Streets Pertis F .C. McCoy Fred Todd Orleans McCoy Dr. Short Main

Darling baby Earl remembered by Cooper and Cling families

We thank neighbors and friends for sympathy during the sickness and death of our darling little baby Earl and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Dow Cooper and Family. Orville Cling has moved his family from the Campbell property on West 11th Street.

John Williams Marshall Williams Grete Clark Kitty Williams Olga Williams Earl Dow Cooper Orville Cling Campbell Property

Death of Bishop Smith Brother of McClure Smith

Ralph Smith learned Friday of the death of his uncle Bishop Smith, brother of McClure Smith, killed by a freight train and interurban collision near Wa bash. The funeral procession traveled to Shoals for services and burial with Ralph, Pulaski Smith, and Mr and Mrs Oliver Rayburn in attendance. Interment followed in Shoals.

Ralph Smith McClure Smith Wabash Bishop Smith Sivks Ralph and Pulaski Smith Oliver Rayburn Shoals

Posses clash over robbers in Bartholomew and Jackson counties

Elizabethtown Indiana reports a dramatic cross county pursuit after an attempted Farmers and Merchants Bank robbery. Jackson County officers refuse to surrender two prisoners amid Bartholomew County demands for custody as officers chase three other suspects. Local telephonist Lizzie Adams and Myrtle Anderson alerted authorities triggering rapid response and partial capture.

Coronpbris Gasser Jackson County Bartholonew Syracuse George Macprin Lawisvillmid Elizabethtown Bartholomew County Ind Farmers and Merchants Bank Lizzie Adams Myrtle Anderson Adams Ted Ates Tro-Sett Old Yon

J A Hullett Seen At Fayetteville After Weekend Visit

Relatives seek information on J A Hullett who was in Fayetteville this past Saturday as family members ask about his status and health following the trip.

Local 1 0 0 F Are Wired Messages to Noble Grand

The letter requests information about Mr. A Timelett of Sayre Pa who on Saturday March 13 was at Fayetteville. It mentions his father and wife seeking contact and asks him to wire back immediately if anything is needed. The message notes the recipient may have just received a signal on Friday.

A. Tiwilett Sayre Fayetteville Ounce Miler Ifriday Slater

Boosters push Robert E Lee highway route to city

Local boosters favor a Chicago to Florida road line via Indianapolis Louisville Martinsville Bloomington and French Lick touching this city. The route would link two famous health resorts and the state college city with the great stone city, offering unique travel access.

Robert Bk. Lee Chicago Teams Fla Indianapolis Louisville

Former Bedford nurse Juanita Willey returns for appendicitis operation

Juanita Willey, once a nurse at City Hospital in Bedford, came home from Crete to undergo an appendicitis operation. The procedure was performed Saturday at 6:80 o'clock and she is reported as well as could be expected.

Juanita Willey Crete, Jr

Fell property on West Fourteenth street sold for new homes

The Fell property on West Fourteenth street changed hands with buyers planning private residences. William R. Martin purchased the west lot adjoining the Episcopal property and is preparing the ground for a two home foundation. Pearson and Norton bought the remaining lots to build soon.

George Rariden South I Street Bartham Fourteenth ‘Street Ihe Jong Bloek William R. Martin Pearson and S. Norton

Tragic Death Of William Bruce In Polk Township

William Bruce aged 59, formerly of Chapel Hill and resident of Bedford, died after falling from a farm wagon on the road near Hawkins store in Polk township. The accident occurred when front wheels hit a rut, causing Bruce to topple and break his neck. Coroner Monster viewed the body after the scene, and Dr. Mosier ruled the death accidental. A family note adds a daughter of Dan Turpin in West Fourteenth Street suffering diphtheria.

William Bruce Bloomington John William Bruce Chapel Hill Bedford Hawkins Polk Township James Smith

Bardstown Pursuit Ends With Riggs Recaptured After Auto Theft

Bardstown Ky March reports detail Roy Riggs 26 and Cecil Gass Bedford Ind escapade after stealing a car. Police chased them out of Bardstown firing after Lay fired. Riggs recaptured near the city edge while Lay fled. A later call to Bedford confirmed the stolen vehicle belonged to Boone Leonard.

Lirty Bedford Lay Riggs Bardstown The Cincinnati Enquirer Hoy Riggs Cecil Gasss Ind Philins Thisternoon

Bedford Concert Orchestra Delights Orleans Audience

Orleans residents enjoyed an evening of fine entertainment by the Bedford Concert Orchestra at the Opera House. The two ensembles, led by J. Marley Wall, showcased top Bedford musicians, drawing warm applause despite a two thirds full house. The event boosted Bedford as a center of culture and refinement and encouraged future packed audiences. In other news, Chris Gorn and Thomas Velen are noted, and funeral services were held for Frank Jeane in Koleen with Mrs Evans at his bedside.

Opera House Benefit of Jesus Band J. Marley Wall Bedford Orleans Stone City Chris Gorn Frank Jeane Koleen Evans

Police Court records show guilty plea and fines

Joseph Pelfrey pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined one dollar plus costs. An unidentified attorney entered a plea of not guilty in Malott's court on Saturday for intoxication. Roy Ashley faced petit larceny in Malott's court, with Fernanda Paolini as the prosecuting witness. the case was continued for investigation. Ashley admits finding a twenty dollar bill but disputes its location near Paolini’s claimed loss. Lizzie Claver, visiting Williams, stayed two weeks and was in the city Saturday on her way home.

Joseph Pelfrey Ihe Malott's Roy Ashley Justice Malott Fernanda Paolini Ashley Lizzie Claver Williams City Georgia

Thanks for kindness after our mother Eliza Miller’s death

We express sincere gratitude to neighbors relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of our mother Eliza Miller Special thanks to Rev J W Williams singers for songs Mrs Elizabeth Day and Moore Lodge for flowers and Walter Day for attention Effie Hendricks

Caras Daughters of Rebecca First Baptist Church William Rayburn W.O. Rayburn Oliver L. Rayburn Eliza Miller J. W. Williams Elizabeth Day Moore Lodge Walter Day Effie Hendricks

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