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.
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Fidler
Fritts
Michigan City
Old Man Pfeister
Pfeister
Albert Fidler
George Fritts
Voris
Fid Jer
Goose Branch
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Ed Swayne
Reed’s
Pfiester
Swango’s
James M. Myers
John Pfiester
Paoli
Missouri
Arkansas
Fletcher
Oolitic
J. F. Smith
Lawrence County
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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
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Wright
William Fidler
Albert
Dan Harris
Dora
Claud Lee
Kentucky
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fidler
Wilson
Walter Crawford
Indianapolis
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