Funeral of John Bowen Killed Near Smithville
Funeral services for John Bowen killed Saturday night near Smithville drew a large crowd. Burial followed at Green Cemetery with numerous local residents and family members in attendance.
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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
7
Funeral Held for John Bowen Killed by Stepson Near Smithville
The funeral for John Bowen, father of Fred Bowen, was held Tuesday at the Church of Christ with Rev. Williams officiating. Bowen was killed near Smithville Saturday night by his stepson Samuel Ray during a dispute as Mrs. Bowen and others tried to intervene. Ray fired multiple shots. Bowen died after a prolonged struggle and a deathbed statement was given to the coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bowen
Fred Bowen
Smithville
Samuel Ray
Church of Christ
WiHams
Green Hill
Bevers Case Continued in Police Court
The case of William Bevers charged with illegal sale was continued in police court until next Tuesday due to the absence of a prosecu tion witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bevers
Mrs C E Franklin Dies at Home in North Vernon
Mrs. C F Franklin was called to North Vernon Monday by her brother Miles Clayton’s illness. She learned Tuesday that he died that night. Mr. Franklin traveled to North Vernon Wednesday to attend the funeral.
Phillips McDougall to Mary Louise Thornton
Sidney McDougall of Buffalo transfers to Mary Louise Thornton of Bedford in a dated conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Sidney McDougall
Buffalo
Mary Louise Thornton
Bedford
Fall From Wagon Breaks Bone Of Eight Year Old
Ruth Green eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Green south of Heltonville fractured leg two inches above knee after overbalancing while tossing pumpkins from a wagon her father had hauled for cows. Dr J T Freeland and Dr Woolery treated the fracture next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
William Green
Heltonville
J. T. Freeland
Woolery
Poultry Show Set in City by County Association
Lawrence County Poultry Association announces its third annual show January 6 7 8 9 with plans for the largest event yet. Ren S Meyers Crawfordsville will judge. Officers Will Owens president Charlie Carter vice president T J Heitger secretary treasurer. Premiums list due by November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Sweeney brother sought in Indianapolis shooting case
Police are asked to locate James Sweeney of Bloomington Indiana after Charles Sweeney lies seriously wounded with a slight chance of recovery. Charles wishes to speak with James before he dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
James Sweeney
Bloomington
Ind
Charles
Charles Sweeney
James
No Water Drought Strains Bloomington Citizens
Bloomington residents face severe drought with no drinking water and limited supply for homes. The water works is idle as springs and artificial lakes run dry. some industries and rail shops haul water from White River while Indiana University uses its own plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
White River
Indiana University
Reed family seeks word on missing son in Phoenix
Mrs. Wm. J. Reed of South Jackson Street reports no word from her husband or daughter in Colorado or from son Robert who was believed lost but later seen in Phoenix, Ariz. A telegram sent last Wednesday asked to halt the search and Mrs. Reed expects news by tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Reed
Jackson Street
Colorado
Robert
Phoenix
Ariz
Reed
Duel Fizzles As Policeman Breaks Up Eighth Street Spat
Two young men from this city and Oolitic argued over which should escort a young lady home on E Seventh Street Monday night. Police Officer Cline intervened after residents feared shooting. The girl chose her original escort. the officer advised and released the Oolitic youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 7Th Street
Cline
Oolitic
William Head Pleads Guilty to Disturbing Public Meeting
William Head of Spice Valley Township pleaded guilty in Justice Iseminger's court to disturbing a public meeting. He was fined $5 and costs after an affidavit by a Spice Valley schoolteacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Head
Spice Valey Township
Iseminger
Spice Valley
Auto races at Vincennes fail to draw crowds
An unnamed promoter failed to attract audiences or payment for an auto racing event at Vincennes on a Wednesday afternoon. Washington papers refused advertising material and did not run notices, reflecting a crackdown on ad grafters and a shift to cash-only newspaper business practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Washington
Potter’s Field
Washington Democrat
Fatal Powder Death At Rural Home
Mrs. Charles T. Smith of Crawfordsville area died after taking three headache powders purchased at a local drug store. She asked for a doctor, worsened through the night, showed initial improvement, then relapsed and died about eight this morning. Local physician attended in her last hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Smith
Crawfordsville
Robert King to Build Cut Stone Plant in Jackson
Robert King of Jackson, Fla. purchased a land tract in the southwest city section to erect an up to date cut stone plant costing about 720,000. He will employ local stone workers and begin work immediately, BlomistonWorld reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert King
Jackson, Fenn
Indiana man sought for bad checks in Sullivan incident
In Sullivan Indiana on October 12 authorities pursue H Hamilton who claimed to represent the Indiana Farmers Accident Association. He is charged with passing two bad checks for 37.50 drawn on the Continental National Bank Indianapolis and left unpaid livery and hotel bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Ind
H. Hamilton
Indiana Farmers’ 'Accident Association
Continental
National Bank
Indianapolis
Mrs Bettie Sims Visits Indianapolis Kin
Mrs Bettie Sims of Indianapolis came Tuesday to visit her sister Mrs TW Brown on Fast iGth street and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Sims
Indianapolis
TW. Brown
Water and power outages delay World Courier edition
The World Courier forced to delay last evening due to shutdowns at the water works and local electric light plant. A new water attachment cooled the type, then the plant shut down hindering presses and setters until power returned at 4:30. Evening World subscribers urged to bear possible future interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Courier Force
World Courier Office
Bloomington World
Penrod Nominated for Mayor by Loogootee Republicans
Publisher Penrod of The Martin County Tribune and former Loogootee postmaster, who left due to cost of living pressures under Wilson, is nominated for mayor by local Republicans. He previously defeated a Democratic machine and is expected to repeat the win, with Sullivan Union hoping he exposes the corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Penrod
Martin County Tribune
Loogootee
Wilson
Penrod
Sullivan Union
Pitman Family Trip Ends After Indy Visit
Mr and Mrs H E Pitman and Mrs Phoebe Pitman visited relatives after motoring to Lebanon and Thorn before joining Miss Evalon and Ferris in Indianapolis. The group returned home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Pitman
Phoebe Pitman
Lebanon
Thornon
Indianapolis
Evalon
Ferris
Pitman
Roundses Visit Bedford as Cecil Recovers from Injury
Henry Rounds stayed in Bedford over Sunday with his mother and Cecil Rounds who was injured a few days earlier and is now recovering. The note comes from the Bloomington Tele-phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rounds
Bedford
Cecil Rounds
Bloomington
Farewell Party For Mrs Bates Before India Trip
Mrs C M Bates who leaves Wednesday for her new home in Indianapolis was surprised Monday evening at the South H street home of Mrs Frank Beckenhiser. Neighbors hosted a supper and social hour with pink and white refreshments. Attendees included Mrs Co M Bates Mrs Frank Beckenhiser Mrs Drake Mrs F D Prosser Mrs Allen Bridwell Mrs Sherd Bridwell Mrs Elza Knight Mrs William Pace Mrs Charles Crawford Mrs John McCart Mrs Jessie Kennison Mrs Harry Sears Mrs George Hirscher and Mrs David Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. M. Bates
Frank Beckenhiser
Drake
F. D. Prosser
Allen Bridwell
Sherd Bridwell
Elza Knight
William Pace
Charles Crawford
John McCart
Jessie Kennison
Harry Sears
George Hirscher
David Johnson
Drunken Passenger Aboard Chicago Express At Bedford
A visibly intoxicated woman was helped from a Chicago express at Monon station during the 11 30 arrival from Louisville. She could not walk and was led to a boarding house on West 6th Street by a brakeman. The incident drew onlookers and was described as revolting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monen
Louisville
West 6Th Street
Bedford
Bloomington
Scribner descendants lead centennial landings in New Albany
Ten thousand spectators watched the Scribner brothers descendants of early founders descend the Ohio River by house boat to Scribner Park in New Albany Indiana marking the city centennial. The event echoed the 1818 landing of Joel Abner and Nathaniel Scribner who founded New Albany and was followed by a crown ceremony for Miss Martha Lee Enos and a welcome by Mayor Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
Scribner
John H. Thomas Scribner
Indianapolis
B. F. Scribner
Abner Scribner
Joel Abner
Nathaniel Scribner
Ohio River
Scribners
Sand Island
Red Men’s Tribes
Company C
Indiana National Guard
Scribner Park
Martha Lee Enos
Greene
Senator Shively
Sanderson Post
Grand Army Halls
Elks Home
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Clyde Reed
Bowen
Wesley Back
Joseph Bane
Ray
12Th Street
Board of Childrens Guardians
Jack
Mary James
Ira
Charles W
Josephine
Tuesday
Charg
Orother
C. E. Franklin
North Vernon
Green
Hestonville
By County Association
Ning
Township
Iseminger’s
HY Marko
Hsits Troubles
C. M
Bates
St Landing
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