This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
7
Both parties file petitions in Lawrence Circuit Court after alleged ballot mutilation in county offices. Republicans demand recount of mutilated votes for Clerk and Sheriff while Democrats push broader recount and court order naming three referees to oversee counts.
Residents in Clark County swarm near a newly dug grave behind a clump by Silver Creek near Jeffersonville seeking clues. At the site, found items include a bloodstained cloth, a soap bar, two pairs of men’s shoes, a pick, a shovel, a black shirt, a chisel, and cement.
A special two car train from Chicago carrying a wealthy man bound for French Lick for his health did not pass through the city Sunday night. Conductor Condon led the service on the ill fated trip.
Sport gains popularity as excellent weather brings out pleasure seeking families. Cars fill country roads Sunday with couples and groups enjoying scenic views. Festive trips include J. P. Fair, Harry Easton, Maurice McGrath, Leo Stuart and others visiting Orleans and French Lick.
Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Findley hosted a Sunday family dinner at their home near Orleans to honor their daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ragsdale of Montana. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hatfield and Mrs. Mamie Owens along with Mrs. Isis McDaniel, who traveled from this city to join the reunion.
Judge Shea finishes term as Circuit Judge in Fortieth District. Judge Orin O Swails of Seymour will assume the Lawrence Circuit court bench on Tuesday after Attorney General Honan's opinion resolving conflicting start dates. The opinion favors Swails amid prior predictions.
Several Paoli teachers visited the city Monday and toured public schools. They enjoyed viewing the handsome new high school building and learned about the facilities and programs on display.
William Gatlin nicknamed Gunman and George Goode were captured in Henry Illinois after escaping Bloomington jail by sawing bars and breaking through a wall. Police identified them by badge cards and Bertillon measurements sent to nearby towns. Sheriff Browning and Prosecutor Louden plan to return with the pair.
A three room frame cottage owned by W. E. Alexander and occupied by S. M. Miley burned Saturday night at 7 30 po causing total loss. The blaze lit the northern sky and delayed alarm timing as firefighters arrived too late to save the structure and its contents, insured for 250 dollars.
Talmage Fender, the Peerless man who suffered a fractured skull at the Thornton quarry last Friday after a broken sheave struck him, is improving and likely to recover. He was moved to his father in law's home at Peerless where his condition was grave but now hopeful.
Walter Rhinehardt aged 20 is dead and James Neil aged 29 fatally wounded after a clash during a robbery at Jasper Michael's store in Linton. Michael, 60, defended his shop and later surrendered to police. he is held as the shooter.
Maude K Ping now in Lawrence County jail will be tried next Monday November 25 for the murder of her husband. Both sides said they will press to keep the date. A key witness remains ill and another witness is ill as well. Lee Paxton will assist the defense in the trial. The defense is expected to claim temporary insanity tied to the husband’s alleged jealousy efforts.
Judge Shea announces a slate of hearings with multiple dockets scheduled across the week. The order lists several case names and the number of matters to be heard, signaling a busy docket calendar for the court.
Judge Shea handled many docket items on Monday night and set several cases. Tony Zipp faced a charge of illegal selling and entered a not guilty plea with a $200 cash bond for future appearance. Alice Blevins, a delinquency case, was brought before Judge Shea and placed in the care of the Board of Children's Guardians after escaping a charitable home.
In North Vernon, a parental admonition led to tragedy when 14-year-old McKinley Connor unintentionally fired a shotgun while retrieving it in the woods. Ralph Connor, 11, was struck in the neck during a pecan gathering outing and died within thirty minutes.
The funeral services for Charles Wray aged 40 who died at his Breckenridge road home Saturday morning were held Sunday at noon at Liberty Church Norman Station. The O. R. M. of Norman Station conducted the services. Burial followed at Liberty Cemetery Norman Station.
Dr. J. T. Freeland plans to move his family into the commodious and artistic new residence at the corner of 16th and K streets next week. Mr and Mrs D G McLeod will occupy the old Freeland homestead on West 16th Street.
Deputy Constable James Burke arrested Thomas Garland in Linton on Sunday amid accusations he attempted to defraud Lula Jackson over a board bill. Garland faces alleged beating charges as part of the dispute.
Mrs. Fanny Walls is spending several days at Greencastle and Indianapolis. She will tour local sites and meet residents during her stay.
Bedford High School defeated Mitchell High School 7 to 0 in a hard fought game at Washington Park. The visiting Mitchel team put up a tough effort but Bedford seized the win on a stout defensive stand and timely plays.
Cupid’s pranks bring Francis Thrall 76 and Nancy Edwards 73 to the clerk’s office for a marriage license. Thrall’s Campbellsburg residence and Edwards’ Mitchell home are noted as the couple prepares to wed after long years, a peculiarly timed union in this state.
Edward Robbins, an employee of the Southeastern Shops, was seriously injured Monday afternoon when a band saw broke and a fragment struck him on the head, causing a painful scalp wound.
State game wardens operate in Jefferson County with several arrests reported. One hunter was fined $33.75 for hunting without a license while rabbits may be hunted without a license only on the hunter's own land, not on others' property without owner permission.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.