Memorable Bedford Lawyer Moses Dunn Dies After Illness
Moses Fell Dunn, prominent Bedford lawyer and longtime public figure, died Thursday night at 9:40 after more than six weeks of heart illness. Born April 25, 1842 in Bedford, Indiana, Dunn studied at Hanover College and in Europe, served as a political figure in the 1860s, and helped shape Indiana law especially in personal injury cases. He never married, housed in Bedford with a vast library and travel mementos, and was noted for generosity to Purdue and Earlham Colleges, as well as his open door to friends and those in need.
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Funeral for Moses F Dunn At Bedford Sunday Monroe Bar Attends
Monroe County Bar members lead by Judge Miers travel to Bedford Sunday for the funeral of Moses F Dunn a Bloomington landholder and once owner of land now at Indiana University and University Courts. Dunn kept bachelor status and left a complex will history with possible Dunn family beneficiaries in Bloomington and a few relatives in Europe.
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Honest man whose deeds spoke louder than words
A poem praising a humble figure who avoided pride and hypocrisy. His daily acts of charity and steady integrity demonstrated true Christian virtue more clearly than public piety or speech. His quiet goodness left a lasting imprint on those who knew him.
Hugh Miller for United States Senator
Hygis Th. Miller, a Republican candidate for U S Senate, outlines his 1914 campaign experience and plans. Born on a Johnson County farm, he built a career in Columbus, serving as lieutenant governor and later judge of the Central Hospital for the Insane. He seeks Indiana voters support and invites local input to promote his candidacy.
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Indiana
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Butler College
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Irwin's Bank
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Central Hospital For the Insane
Indianapolis
Ralston
Nettie Irwin Sweeney
Dunn Recall and Moose Visit Spark Bedford Gossip
The Seymour Democrat recalls Moses Dunn a prominent attorney and his Ireland trip tale as Bloomington Moose members visiting Bedford are charged 50 cents supper tickets and then dine elsewhere prompting tensions.
Local Blotter Notes Gossipy Bloomington Caustic Pranks
Bloomington Star reports a series of village incidents including stove pipe work at Hardshell church led by Deacon Ebbersole seeking non profane volunteers, Constable Si Psum accusing Mph Keef of running a crap game, political rivalries between Eph Si and Iph over Bryan and Taggart, Plum as undertaker with rubber heel sleuth persona, and a conflict between a new school teacher and Squire Hansford over punishment of two boys after a rock and a rubber shoe incident. The court may hear the case.
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Si Psum
Mph Keef
Eph
Tom Taggart
Iph
William Jennings Bryan
Squire Hansford
Third Day Highlights From Preachers Institute at Christian Church
Preachers from multiple areas continued arriving as W S Buchanan offered scholarly and inspiring sermons. Prof C E Underwood of Butler College lectured on Hebrew prophets and Greek philosophy versus Hebrew thought, while Gary L Cook taught Modern Bible School methods and W Cauble led an Every Member Canvass discussion. Jd Boyd Jones of Terre Haute urged unity and a single powerful message, warning the church’s divisions and machinery hinder its task. Pendleton of Phillip Bible Institute joined as instructor. the institute closed Friday night with Pendleton’s main address and Sunday services.
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W. S. Buchanan
C. E. Underwood
Butler College
Amos
Isaiah
Qamuel
Gary L. Cook
Modern Bible School Co
W. Cauble
Jd. Boyd Jones
Terreante
Leavenworth
Jones
Europe
John the Baptist
Apostle P. Y. Pendleton
Phillip Bible Institute
Pendleton
Delightful Thursday Club Meeting With Mrs Litzler
The Thursday Afternoon Club enjoyed a day east of the city with Mrs Charles Litzler. A hay ride followed a noon picnic in the bright dining room. Menu featured fried chicken pie roast pork oysters beans and pies as the group gathered nuts and persimmons and admired woods.
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Charles Litzler
Guests Fete Diane Hosts In Orleans
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Malott and others visited Orleans on Wednesday to honor Mrs. Cyrus Lindley with a beautifully appointed dinner party. Guests included Mrs. Melissa Ragsdale Mrs. Isis McDaniel Mrs. Fred Whatfield Mrs. Joseph Trainor and son of Igh Bridge NJ Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ragsdale and daughter Mary Frances of Toronto Canada.
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J. W. Malott
Melissa Ragsdale
Isis McDaniel
Fred Whatfield
Joseph Trainor
Igh Bridge
N. J
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Mary. Frances
Toronto
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Cyrus Lindley
Mrs John Wells Improves At Seattle Home
Mrs. John Wells convalesces in Seattle at her father’s home and reports she is improving rapidly with steady gains in health after a serious illness.
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John Wells
Seattle
Washington
Local residents return from Arizona seek to rejoin city life
Nick Conklin and family, who left the city a year ago for Arizona, have returned and pursue arrangements to become residents again after a farm stay that failed health hopes. Their home burned recently, leaving only a boxed clothing shipment. Mrs. Conklin remains in Chicago awaiting join.
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