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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1901
Page
2
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Convicts who escaped from Leavenworth penitentiary have three more captured. Postmaster General Smith seeks 6 million dollars for rural free delivery next year. Col Russell B Harrison admitted to the bar in Indianapolis. Carnegie plans 2 million dollar donation increase to the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburg. The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy leads a crusade against adulterated drugs with indictments against Nashville druggists. Police review murder cases near Evansville and Indianapolis, plus court actions in Terre Haute and Bloomington. Weather, agriculture, and public notices fill remaining items.
Willis Holler a Mitchell resident and repeat offender was killed after a drunken disturbance at Shube Burtons saloon. He was found unconscious at one o clock and died about four o clock the next morning. Reports varied on whether a billiard cue or the saloon owner struck him, or if whisky caused his death. Prosecutor Zaring and Coroner Voyles investigated the case. Wayne Armstrong of North I Street is recovering from a recent illness.
In memory of Mrs. Mary E. Byers born November 16 1863 in Davie s county Indiana wife of George L. Byers and mother of Ethel Alice Everett Paul Thelma and Gladys she died November 1 1901 and left a devout Christian family she was a longtime member of Wayne Street Methodist Episcopal Church Bedford area residents extend thanks for support during her illness and funeral service Gro L Byers and children.
Visitors tout Lost River in Quange county with boiling clear waters and deep pool lore. The gulf near the river shows a funnel valley where waters rise and disappear, while Old 999 the Hudson milk train engine is recalled for speed and decline afterNever fully connected to the pool legend.
Miss Pearl Withman and Mr Fred H Book were married at the First Christian church with Rev James Small officiating The reception was at the bride's sister Mrs Arell Jones home The couple depart for Brownstown to establish a home The article lists many wedding presents and the bride's sister Miss Ruby Withman served as bridesmaid
A cautious note warns hunters to avoid inflated claims of success and to follow the game law. It cites a 24 quail per day limit with a $10 fine per quail and potential up to ten days in jail for violations.
Bloomfield notes celebrate a 5 to 0 win over Worthington and highlight student life. New student M Lane from Heltonville works at G B Ross’s North Lincoln grocery. Freshman Orin Mitchell writes a football song to Marching Through Georgia. Students anticipate Thanksgiving and Christmas vacations as hard work increases, with daily practice. The article covers literary exercises, a Lynch Law debate judged by Ethel Pitts Lela Conklin and Mike Torphy, and upcoming Juniors activities led by James Thornton Tilford Brown Rose Whiting Emery Dobbins. Bonnie Malott and Wilbur Crooke reviewed current events.
Coroner Voyles opened an inquest into Willis Holler’s death in Mitchell after a four by four and a half inch skull fracture found in a post mortem by Dr. Byrne. No external wound was seen though Holler had been intoxicated and involved in a saloon disturbance before his death. The inquest and a forthcoming verdict hinge on Dr. Byrne’s report as to the fracture’s cause. The Christian Endeavor society plans a hard times social next Friday.
The Terre Haute Gazette reports George Doyle’s heir Alex Doyle, famed New York sculptor, may travel to Bedford Indiana to finalize a bronze statute contract for Col. Thompson. Doyle offers to supply the statue and pedestal for 1500 dollars, half his usual price, while Terre Haute plans a lasting county courthouse sculpture honoring a revered public figure.
A fire started by children playing with matches destroyed Bart Short’s barn on West 17th Street between P and Q and other neighboring stables including John Short and H. H. Roseman properties. Winds fanned flames, threatening blocks and several homes. Despite swift action by the Fire Department, multiple outbuildings burned with an estimated total loss around 1200 dollars.
Local notes report Rev Porter will preach at New Union next Saturday night and Sunday. Henry Sears and family moved from Elijah Clayton's farm into their own house. Flora Knight visited Pleasant Run Saturday night. Clay Kern and wife of Fayetteville visited Opal Jackson's family. Lizzie Kern and Bessie Callahan of Englewood visited Monday. Eliza Evans returned from Springville. Isaac Hay was at Bedford Saturday. Marion Perkins went to Heltonville Sunday. Superintendent Stipp of Mitchell passed through en route to Fayetteville for Teacher's Institute. James and Berry Day are on the sick list. Alva Callahan plans to move his family to Bloomington to enter the University.
Coroner Harvey Voyles reports Winfield G. Martin 23 found dead November 5 1901 in Mitchell Indiana with a pistol shot wound to the mouth roof. He left personal effects including a diamond ring watch and a note to his brothers directing division of possessions. Verdict states death was in a personal crisis.
William E. Callahan returns home to Odon after a week here. Wm M. Lee and others transact business in Bedford. Dr Bayed of Tunnelton visits Henry Beavers who is sick. Mrs Elizabeth Dowling visits her brother Elisha Lee. Marion F. Brown Evaline Brook ing Alfred Guthrie and Judy Guthrie from Tunnelton attend Elisha Lee's. Francis M. Dixon calls at Elisha Lee's. Mrs Thalis Wilcoks of Bono township visits. Jacob Math is of Tunnelton visits. Mrs Elisha Lee dies after three months illness. Funeral at Pinhook led by Elder W B Chris ler. John Wicker and Alfred S. Lee also at Bedford. Gal Boyles at Leesville. Dr Butler of Leesville visits. Mrs Joseph Dilley of Mitchell returns home after a Saturday night visit.
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