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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1915
Page
6
J Dawson and Claude Walden were sentenced in police court Monday morning to the penal farm at Putnamville for ninety days each for intoxication. They also drew fines of 50 dollars and costs and 36 days, counting toward the ninety, to be served unless the fines are paid.
Investigation into the Monon meat car robbery at South Hammond follows the death of Jesse Overley in a revolver duel with Officer Ben Strong. Suspects Givan Cassell Polan Lyons are jailed on stolen goods charges after police recover about 500 dollars worth of merch. Ed Overley travels from White County to Hammond to assist with Jesse Overley’s body.
The Monroe County grand jury investigated the September 6 attack on William R. Williams of Ellettsville by Orville and Harry Halstead. Williams, bandaged and bruised, recalls the assault near Williams mill. witnesses Lee Malicoat and John Shett testified about the events and belongings from the scene.
The home of Dr John Palmer a noted physician in Cale was nearly destroyed Saturday evening by a chimney fire sparked by newly lit stoves. Neighbors spotted the blaze quickly and the bucket brigade suppressed it before significant damage to the roof occurred.
The day opened with strong congregations and a near $100 subscription for the Anti Saloon League. The Epworth League was large, Leniz preached, and Shumaker represented the league. Official Board meets Tuesday at 7 39 in the Ladies Parlor. W F M S and W H MS hold a joint meeting Tuesday at 2 30 at Mrs John V Strout's home. Rally Day next Sunday with studies on The Soul Winners Life and a request to bring Bibles.
Mrs Charles Reynolds visits relatives in Owensburg Friday morning. John Jackson of West 14th street conducts business in Shawswick Friday. Robert Blackburn goes to Hestonville for the day. Mrs Maggie Calum visits sister Mrs Tory Roberts in Avoca Friday. Mrs J Weller of Heltonville shops in the city Saturday. Mrs Everett Keithley called to Heltonville Friday by her mother's illness. Mrs F J Hughes and Mrs T J Anderson visit relatives in Kurtz Friday morning. Sam Roberts of Williams visits the city Friday on business. Mrs Mary Helton travels to Vincennes Saturday to visit daughter Miss Anna Helton. Frances Catherine born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Fred Quackenbush west of the city. Mrs Daisy Rudder and Miss Opal Wick spend Saturday with relatives. Mr and Mrs Noble Bridges go to Kurtz Saturday morning to spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Hainey.
An advertisement touts the low prices for men and women underwear in Southern Indiana. Offers include gents ribbed fleece union suits at 75c and 1.00, ladies bleached fleece union suits 89c, and various fleece shirts and drawers at 39c to 50c. Other strong values are promised though not all details are listed.
Jessey Overley a Monon switch man killed by Oliver Boy Strong of Hammond early Friday. He had a partial back pay from the Monon road and extra stipend under the new schedule. Police allege car raid links and find new merchandise at his boarding house as detectives expect further sensational developments. Overley’s body lies in Burns morgue, with relatives not yet notified.
Bloomington drivers complain about the rough streets while heading to town meetings and medical society events. Dr John Gibbons and Dr J T McFarlin visited for Lawrence county Medical Society sessions. Mrs Howard Fields traveled to Owensboro for a family visit. Miss Lula Harbaugh recovers after a serious bicycle accident. W A Hubbard from Guthrie township was seen in town Saturday morning.
The Southern Indiana Fox Hunters Association holds its fourth annual meet at Rockwood near Bloomfield starting October 20 for four days. Derby runs October 20, all age race October 21 and repeats until a decision. Saturday features a beach show, sheep roast, prizes, and entertainment. G T Buck of Pleasantville is president Lilburn Jackson of Bloomfield is secretary treasurer. Robert Ellison, six, son of Mr and Mrs Ellison near the city, recovering after membranous croup operation.
A group of Hartman siblings and friends enjoyed a pleasant Sunday at Meltonville visiting with friends. Rev M S Clark conducted funeral services in Leipsic for Harvey Carr. Mrs Pearl Sipes visits Aunt Anna Cox in Fastidh Street. Roscoe Chambers buys a Maxwell auto from Short Owen.
Unusually impressive funeral rites for Frank Hoopingarner who died last Friday were conducted Sunday at his West Sixteenth Street home at 2 pm. Floral tributes filled the bier as Rev Leuig delivered comforting remarks. Hymns Some Day We’ll Understand and Abide With Me were sung by a quartet, then the cortege proceeded to Green Hill for burial. Pallbearers included Tom Meeglemre Ralph Cosner James Douthite Charles H Allen Paul Higman and Newton Thomas.
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