William O Winfrey Waives Ex amination In Murder Case
William O Winfrey 24 a Southeastern Railway staffer in Columbus Indiana confessed to Coroner U E Bracken that he killed Robert Samples a Grammer contractor and builder after an alleged plan to settle a dispute. He claimed self defense and was held for the grand jury after waiving arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
William O. Winfrey
Staffen Arent
Chicago, Terreciante & Southeastern Railway Company
Granaer
U. E. Bracken
Robert Samples
Grammer
Winfrey
Tre
Dutile
Samples
Frank Gaston
Wheat harvest ruined by fly in Indiana fields
Traveling salesman Rice Haverly reports to farmers in western Indiana and Odgon that early wheat crops were destroyed by a fly, yielding less than three bushels per acre. Late wheat and oats look promising as dry weather and lack of moisture hinder the pest’s spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Haverly
Indiana
Tlingis
Mere Haverly
Odgon
Uindy
Thieves and Ginseng Stolen from Prof Scott Patch
Thieves dug up and carried away about forty pounds of ginseng roots from Prof Levi H H Scott's field on the Paoli pike north of the city. Tops were left scattered and experts estimate the dry weight at 8 to 10 pounds per.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi HH. Scott
Paoli Pike
Scott
New Albany Tribune
Marriage of Adah Massey and John Hyde
The wedding of Miss Adah Massey of Avoca to Mr. John Hyde took place Thursday May 20 at the Baptist parsonage officiated by Rev. T. J. Owens. Only close friends attended and the couple will be at home after June 1 at their West Fourth street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adah Massey
Edmond Massey
Avoca
John Hyde
Baptist Parsonage
T. J. Owens
Lelia Torphy
Gladys Gyger
John Black
Fourth Street
Mr. Hyde
Thornton’s Mill
Mrs. Hyde
West Fourth Street
Indiana Corporations See Big Tax Value Increases In 1915
The Indiana state board of tax commissioners reports major rises in assessed values for most corporate property in 1915 excluding electric railroads and transportation firms. Total valuation across all classes climbs to 274,166,778, up 4,865,584 from 1914, with steam railroads posting the largest gain at 3,187,993.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Stone
Monon
Chileago
Indianapolis
Jonisville
Orleans
West Baden & Strench Lick
Board i
End Finger Cut Off Suit Filed Against Ewing Firm
William Moffitt a minor files a suit for 1000 damages against Abe R Ewing Will D Ewing and Clyde Ewing doing business as A R Ewing & Sons Mitchell grocers. He alleges on April 12 1915 a delivery truck driven by Jesse Ewing knocked him off his bicycle on Sixth street dragging him ten feet and severing the end of his left index finger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moffitt
Milton Moffitt
Abe Rh. Ewing
Will D. Ewing
Clyde Ewing
Mitchell
A. R. Ewing & Sons
Sixth Street
Main Street
Jesse Ewing
Surviving Civil War Major Generals Attend 50th Sherman Review
The National Tribune lists remaining Union major generals still living after the Civil War. Survivors include Grenville M. Dodge James H. Wilson J P S Osterhears Cyrus Bussey Nelson A Miles D McGregg Adelbert Ames. The 50th anniversary of Sherman’s army review to be held in Washington may see many present. Mortality and pension statistics show last month 1561 veterans and 1618 widows died, with deaths exceeding 10,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tribune
Washington
National Capital
Sherman
Grenville M. Dodge
Cedar Rapids
James H. Wilson
Wilmington
Cavaldry Commmander
JPS Osterhears
Mannheim
Germany
Cnd
Cyrus Bussey
Mavy
Arkansas
Nelson A. Miles
D. McMgregg
Sheridan
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Adelbert Ames
Massachusetts
Globe Democrat
Stone trade slows amid slack orders in Palos area
Stone business this year is discouraging for quarry owners as few plants run at full capacity. Orders have dropped and late season activity limits invoicing. Operators report low prices for material in the political belt, with limited work taken in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Supreme Court decision against railroads sparks fire liability
Indiana's Supreme Court upholds a law making railroads liable for damages from engine sparks regardless of negligence. The ruling likely increases engine and property inspections and could lower railroad fire losses, noting 1914 locomotive sparks caused 237 fires costing $87,266 in buildings and contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the
Indiana
Cox
Marriage Licenses Listed for Bedford Couples
Marriage licenses issued for John Hyde Jr. and Adah Massey of Bedford and Clyde Monyhan and Lela Tirey of Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hyde, Jr
Bedford
Adah Massey
Clyde Monyhan
Mitchell
Lela Tirey
Mitchel
Grover York Pleads Guilty Before Mayor Fields
Grover York pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor Fields and was fined plus costs totaling 12 dollars. he was ordered to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover York
Fields
James D Rollins Sues For Divorce From Goldie Rollins
James D Rollins files a divorce petition against Goldie Rollins alleging cruel treatment since their 1912 marriage. They separated in 1914 after claims of refused meals, love letters to other men, and late nights. No children are involved and relief is sought.
Damages Sought From Grocery Firm For Auto Delivery Accident
A court case seeks damages from a grocery firm over an auto delivery accident. The action names the company and alleges negligence caused injuries or property damage. Proceedings focus on liability and compensation.
Mrs Dean McCormick to Appear Before Tennessee University
Mrs Dean McCormick is scheduled to appear before Tennessee University in Knoxville. The proceedings concern an unspecified matter and are set to draw community attention in the region. Local officials expect a formal hearing and potential directives following the appearance.
Mrs Jean McCormick gains soloist honor with Indianapolis Symphony
Mrs. Jean McCormick of this city, a noted contralto, has been chosen as soloist by Ern estinoff for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra season finale. Her first concert tour includes a July 20 appearance before Tennessee university in Knoxville with pianist Mrs. J. M. Winstandley. She recently performed in Crawfordsville for Matinee Musicale, hosted by Mrs. Gordon Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestinoff
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
McCormick
J. M. Winstandley
Crawfordsville
Gordon Gould
Bob Huff Sentenced Himself to Penal Farm
Bob Huff, after breaking sobriety again, faced Mayor Fields who offered to let him sentence himself. Huff agreed to a Penal Farm term of 15 dollars and 60 days, saying he was guilty and ready to go. He is to serve 75 days at Putnam county’s Penal Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Huff
Mayor Fields
Bob
Putnam County
ALE SUED On Bond For Failure To Re store Possession Of Prop erty
John Ferrante sues Michael J. Witzgerald a constable and Edmund B. Thornton bonds for failure to procure possession and restitution of property from a delinquent tenant in a waiver ejectment suit. Three constables failed to take action as the tenant’s wife neared confinement delaying service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ferrante
Michael J. Witzgerald
Edmund B. Thornton
Posseser
Justice Malott
Ferrante
Fitzgerald
Ryall Charged In Circuit Court Over Bigamy and Fraud
Louis C. Ryall pleaded guilty to procuring a marriage license by fraud in Lawrence Circuit Court after prior bigamy arrest in Jeffersonville. He received a 120 dollar total fine and 120 days at the State Penal Farm, with action to be credited toward the September term. Bigamy carries 2 to 5 years or a fine and jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis C. Ryall
Lawrence
Bedford
Woolery
National Guard War Footing Signals Large Indiana Strength
As war looms against Germany the National Guard stands as the first mobilized force. Indiana reports a May 13 peak strength of 2,877 across infantry regiments artillery medical and signal units. Two forming companies at LaPorte and Greensburg are not included.
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United States
Germany
National Guard
Indiana National Guard
Guard
Medical Corps
Signal Corps
LaPorte
Greensburg
Beeen Naturalized Italians Report for Italian Consul
About fifty of the one hundred Italians in the political quarry district have reported to the Italian Consul at Chicago and will return to Italy to fight for the flag. Some are naturalized Americans but most retain Italian citizenship. John Meno, a leader among the Italians, says he will stay in Good's country. Mr and Mrs Caleb Cobb have returned from a two month visit to relatives in Tennessee and Oklahoma. J S Ferguson of Palm Beach Florida arrived for business. Mrs Ferguson is in fine health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Italy
John Meno
Caleb Cobb
Tennessee
Oklahoma
J. S. Ferguson
Palm Beach
Florida
Mitchell couple united in marriage in county office
Clyde Monyhan and Lela Tirey were united in marriage Friday forenoon in the County Clerk's office by Justice John W. Owens. Both residents of Mitchell[. appear to be] Mitchell residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Monyhan
Lela Tirey
John W. Owens
Mitchell
Mr and Mrs Grey Thank Community for Kindness
Mr and Mrs David Grey express gratitude for the kindness shown after the death of their mother Mrs Koon. They also thank friends and neighbors for the beautiful floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
David Grey
Mrs. Koon
Renowned Music Teacher Settles in Bedford
Professor Adolph Werner a famed tenor and voice coach has moved to Bedford with wife and baby. The Petrograd native formerly of the Royal Opera House in Petrograd and later faculty at the Academy of Music Chicago opens a studio at 1304 West 16th Street with L H Martin. Werner appeared publicly at the Baccalaureate service at First Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our City
Adolph Werner
Petrograd
Russia
Europe
Liepsie
Many
Milan
Italy
Royal Opera House
New York City
Academy of Music
Chicago
Omar Grand Opera Co
London
Australia
Havana
Bessie Leuelen
Salem
Bedford
West 16Th Street
L. H. Martin
First Christian Church
Spencer Band Honors Prof Coffey With Director Outfit
The Spencer band visited W. S. Coffey at his home, presenting a complete director’s outfit and gifts after he agreed to direct Consolidated Band concerts in Tinton and Bedford on June 6 and July 4. The ceremony featured ice cream and cake as officers praised his long service to local music and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Coffey
Consolidated Band
Tinton
Bedford
Spencer
Qwen County Journal
Spencer Band
Coffey
Consolidated Bands
Band Boys
Monton-Wedded in Canton as Nurses Wed
Tollie Ray formerly of near Bedford and Squire Ray’s son married Lola Brown formerly of Heltonville in Canton Ohio on April 24. Both work as nurses at the Insane Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ohio
Tollie Ray
Near
Bedford
Squire Ray
Lola Brown
Heltonville
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William O. Winfrey Waives
Grand Jury
Southeastern R. R
Indiana Corpora
The
State Board of Tax
Bedford Stone Road
Brownstown & Ewing Street Railway Company
Fannie Falk
Lable
James D. Rollins
Goldie Rollins
Knoxville
Dean McCormick
University
Jean’ McCormick
ALE
Erty
Louis C
Ryall
Ach Tawkins
Roachdale
Si Plum
Soule
Mandy Hartsock
Hansford
William Glassco
Gilbert Mayo
Needmore
Lucile
Kern Armstrong
Armstrong Station
Danville
Ora Sheetz
Southeastern
Quarry District
Marrie
Awaects
Prof. Coffey
Warried Monton
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