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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1906

Page

3

Were Fritts and Fidler in a trance during the Pfeister case

The Bedford county murder trial features Nelson Fritts and Albert Fidler claiming they were unconscious or dazed at the moment Pfeister was shot at Reed's Station. Witnesses recount fights on Goose Creek road, gunfire in the melee, and varying accounts of who held weapons during the clash.

Nelson Fritts Fidler Fritts Michigan City Old Man Pfeister Pfeister Albert Fidler George Fritts Voris Fid Jer Goose Branch Rosa George Ed Swayne Reed’s Pfiester Swango’s James M. Myers John Pfiester Paoli Missouri Arkansas Fletcher Oolitic J. F. Smith Lawrence County New Albany Ola Slinkard John Pfeister Reeds Station Goose Creek Clay Wright Reed’s Station Lee Boy Lee Dr. Short Boruff Claude Lee Jesse Beck Ed Swango Swango Ed. Swango Bert Anderson George Wright William Fidler Albert Dan Harris Dora Claud Lee Kentucky Illinois Reed’s Hill Lawrenceville Ill South K Street Dora King Mack Calvin Walker Gross Walker Attorney Boruff William Hendrickson James Paynter Terre Haute J. T. Freeland Marshal Myers Dora Pfeister August Mack Thomas Roberts

Court of inquiry probes liquor law violations at drug stores

A Wednesday court of inquiry investigates alleged liquor law breaches by drug stores, noting beer sales at one shop and the proprietor’s lack of a retail liquor license.

Train fall injures Brakeman Roote near Borden

Manon Brakeman John V. Roote Alonzo? injured in a Saturday accident when he fell from a train near Borden. He sustained a fractured skull and remains unconscious except for brief moments at St. Edwards hospital. Doctors report his condition precarious as they monitor head injuries.

Manon John V. Roote Borden St. Edward’s Hospital New Albany Tribune

Wickard Conspiracy Trial Delayed to June

The trial of Willard S. Wickard and co defendant David E. Sherrick for conspiring to defraud Indiana of about $50 000 in Marion county will not begin Monday as planned. Judge delays due to absence of attorney Henry Spaan who is busy with a will case at Martinsville.

Willard S. Wickard David E. Sherrick State of Indiana Marion County Criminal Court Henry Spaan Wickard Martinsville

Early Morning Blaze Near Norton Residence

Fire started by ashes dumped near the barn at Fred D. Norton’s residence at Fifteenth and L streets. Mrs. Norton placed hot ashes near the building and attempted to extinguish the fire as it spread rapidly. Firemen contained the blaze by 9 30 am with expected damage not more than thirty dollars.

Fred D. Norton Fifteenth L Streets

Mysterious Saloon Shooting Stirs Bloomington

In Pete Williams saloon the shooter fired through a heavy plate screen around 1 pm. No injuries reported though glass broke. the stranger escaped via the back and claimed the shooting was an accident. He had quarreled with a companion. police search is ongoing.

Pete Williams Bloomington

Pictures Of Wrecked District Shown At Opera House

Attendees viewed images of a wrecked district at the Stone City Opera House last night. The machine accompanying the show operated poorly, drawing some complaints from spectators.

Stone City Opera House

Shoulder Dislocation Injures George R Richards

George R Richards suffered a dislocated right shoulder this forenoon after falling between two cars at the 8 I Shops. Medical staff treated him at the scene and arranged care.

George R. Richards 8. I

O'Neal probes Wallner quarry land for stone potential

Mr. G. O'Neal of Washington inspects his stone land near the Wallner quarry and funds core drilling to test for valuable stone deposits. If results are favorable, a new quarry will be opened and equipped at once. George L. Tovey buys a vacant lot between Karl Cramer and Herman Graf homes and plans to move the Schaffer house to the site, set for rental then a modern residence.

G. O’neal Washington Wallner Quarry O'Neal George L. Tovey Karl Cramer Herman Graf Mr. Tovey Schaffer

Old Time Restaurant Moves Across Street in Bedford

The Old Time Restaurant has been moved across South I street next to the Democrat office. It offers Bedford’s best square meal for 25 cents and serves as a spot for farmers to get their dinners.

William Williams South I Street Lambrech 19Th and Brown & Dunn’s East 16Th St South I Democrat Bedford

Illinois Central plans to rebuild Switz City to Effingham line

Illinois Central officials have prepared bids for a near complete reconstruction from Switz City to Effingham including straightening curves and grading work. The project would cut down a hill at No 2 mine near Linton by 28 feet and raise hollows along the line, with an 18 foot fill at the Summit switch where the road crosses. Contracts will be let immediately and work aims to finish before cold weather.

Illinois Central Railroad Switz City Effingham Ill No. 2 Linton Levi M. Price

Fears Her Husband in Lawrence Court for Divorce and Custody

Margaret Moody sues Woodburn Moody in Lawrence Circuit Court for divorce custody of three children and alimony. She alleges cruel treatment and a May 12 assault, married April 1896 separated May 15 1906. Attorneys Alexander Harris for Moody. Local notes on visitors and events follow including horse show judges John F Wilson and Jap Duckworth, and a wool trade advertisement from Seymour Woolen Mills.

Margaret Moody Lawrence Woodburn Moody Mrs. Moody Alexander & Harris Moody Charles Bartley Monroe County

Judge Enjoys First Square Meal In Months

Judge Wilson Clerk Boone Leonard Henry P. Pearson and James A. Zaring visited Reed Elston near Leesville on Wednesday and shared a substantial country meal, marking their first square meal in many moons and enjoying the visit immensely.

Judge Wilson Boone Leonard Henry P. Pearson James A. Zaring Reed Elston Leesville

Young Woman Defends Match With Older Husband

A young woman faced criticism for marrying a man much older, replying that it is wiser to wed an experienced, capable partner than a foolish youth who brags but cannot act. Her observation underscores value of maturity and steadiness in a relationship.

Mitchell Man Buys Paper In Owen County

Lyman D Heavenridge buys The Owen County Journal the Republican organ of Owen County. Heavenridge a Depauw University graduate and Mitchell native is son of Rev M S Heavenridge. Howard retires as publisher after leading the Journal since December 1889.

Mitchell Owen County Journal Owen County Lyman D. Heavenridge Depauw University M. S. Heavenridge Howard

Show Is Coming Mammoth Railroad Exposition Opens Saturday

The Sun Brothers' Mammoth New Railroad Shows at the Museum of Wonders opens next Saturday to large crowds and universal praise. A grand free street parade starts at noon with two daily performances at 2 and 8 pm, doors opening an hour earlier.

Sun Brothers

Fidler murder case jury discharged after deadlock

The Fidler murder jury failed to reach a verdict and was discharged by Judge Wilson after about 20 hours of deliberation. Fidler faces another trial likely at the next term. Several local residents attended events and visits around Commencement as fires, transport, and family news filled the day.

Fidler Wilson Walter Crawford Indianapolis

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John Black Orleans Charle Seever North P Street Evalena Diehl George Potter North I Street John Turpen North M Street Harrison Smith Avoca Jerome Reeve Morris Mayer Marion Albertson Chicago Caleb Cobb Springville D. A. Stout Bedford Friends A. H. Guthrie The Stone City Bank Maggie Keane Lizzie Coleman West 14Th Street Steve Smith David F. Beyers Lafayette J. H. Barnard Sue Brooks Shoals T. J. and W. F. Brooks J. M. Wakefield J. R. Voris O’connell Lemon’s Mill J. W. Newland Bowling Green J. B. Cosner Mary E. Mavity James McNabb Dayton Ohio T. B. Burch Alaska Eaton O. R. Speigler Baby J. H. McPheeters Speigler W. T. Keefer Walter Day State Bart McGinniss Westport California Messrs Kutter and Wycoff Dunn Lots Emerson Fultz Washington County Eagles Salem Democrat Hugh P. Murphy Louisville 20Th Murphy George Parks John Dodd Charles E. Pearson McCabe Arizona Pearson B. W. Dye East 14Th Street Robert Campbell Campbell Monon 14Th Street George Porter, Ayovca James Robert Stevens Caxton Prow Salem Leader City Emmett Johnson Jesse Teague Erie Dunlap Wakefield Citizens National Bank Tobe Carter Rainbolt’s A. F. Dalton Carl John Tannehill Elizabeth Lyons Ottilia Scherschel 14Th M Streets Martin O’brien Harry Ragsdale John Doris Zelma H. C. Duncan Joseph G Urmey W. N. Urmey Dan and Fred Bishop Roy McDaniel Prudential Insurance Company C. H. Jackson Salem John Naugle 9Th James Leslie Rowe Frankfort John A. Rowe West 16Th Street Seymore Fines Alfonso Roberts A. J. Fines White River Bordon Amos Stone Mrs. Stone John T. Bundy Harry Askew 19Th Street I Street Old Baptist Church John Short Sheriff Box John Peters John H. Underwood Elijah McGinniss Miss Mary Bart McGinness Star Witness Root F.o.b. Cara Middletown First National Bank B. L Ling’ & Vansigele Bugby CO San Francisco Pictures OLD Time Restaurant A. R. Carter Preade Girgus McCormick Bros Illinois Central Switz W. H. Gillette F. D. Norton B.S. Ferguson State Funeral Directors’ Association Joseph R. Voris Mr. Voris John F. Wilson Greencastle Jap Duckworth Seymour Woolen Mills Seymour, Ind Bryant & Stratton Business College Thos. W. Dryden Geo. W. Schwartz Sec Treas Citizens Trust Company Sssssi John C. L. Baker Odon Reese, Snider & Co Nannie Ashcraft J.T. Beasley United States Trust Company Frank Clampitt Gilbert Guthrie’s Church Hoffman Sixteenth Street J Street Charles Faucett North L Street John Hunter J. EB. Story A. H. McCormick Smithville Old Union Mary Jonce Coleman Men New Orleans Seymore Faris W. M. , Clark Ed Lancaster Clyde Reed Chas, H. Jackson Ruth Levi Naugle Ethel A. Byers Charley Door Wilson's Dept Store H. H. Walls Jaron E. S. Ferguson Undertakers East Side Square Bedford, Ind Stewart & Stewart Vandalia Newman Fayette County Vans Dalia St. Louis Ful Grove
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