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Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, July 14, 1914, p, 4. NOTE:
Consider Jesse a spelling variant.
When Jess Cooper, age 30, a barber, was picked up on the Illinois Central
right-of-way west of Bloomington, he was starving to death. He was
unconscious when found lying in the hot sun and a few hours more without
food would have meant a dead man from starvation. He had nothing to eat for
several days when found and had evidently been semi-conscious and delirious
for probably 12 or 14 hours. Given food at the jail, he is rapidly
recovering.
Cooper had been at Bedford and could not get food or work in that city and
came to Bloomington Thursday afternoon hoping to get a job. He was badly
starved at that time and could get neither food nor work, and he wandered
about in a dazed condition from Thursday night until he was found Friday.
He will be all right in a couple of days.
Bloomington (IN) Evening World, August 6, 1917, p. 4, late edition.
Bedford Mail: Mrs. J. H. Underwood, who visited her daughter, Mrs. Richard
Harvey, in Pittsburg, has returned home. Mrs. Harvey, who is an
accomplished linguist, has accepted a position in the Pittsburg schools to
teach Spanish.
Bloomington (IN) Evening World, August 6, 1917, p. 4, late edition.
Bedford Mail: Master Kenneth Dye left Thursday for St. Louis to visit
relatives for a few days. He will enjoy the unique distinction of spending
several weeks traveling with the Sells-Floto circus as he is the personal
friend of Master Henry Gentry of Bloomington, and Henry Gentry, who is
superintendent of the big show will have the lads with him for a trip
through Missouri.
Bloomington (IN) Evening World, August 6, 1917, p. 4, late edition.
L. S. Field, Sr., was in Bedford today on business in connection with his
new branch glove factory that is now running full blast.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Daily Telephone, May 21, 1918, p. 4.
L. A. EVANS, BEDFORD COAL DEALER, LOST LEFT HAND UNDER TRAIN
L. A. Evans, Bedford coal dealer, had his left hand crushed off early Monday
morning at
Bedford under the wheels of Monon train No. 4. The accident occurred at two
o'clock in the morning near the north end of the Bedford passenger platform.
Evans was dragged for a considerable distance and narrowly escaped being
ground to death under the train.
Evans had descended from the train that was late there, arriving at 1:55 AM.
As the train was pulling out, he started to walk up the platform and raised
his umbrella. His umbrella became entangled in the passing train, and he
was jerked off his feet. He rolled between the platform and the track and
was caught and dragged.
The end of the hand to about one-half of the palm was crushed completely
off. Two of the fingers were later found beside the track. His hat,
umbrella and watch were picked up after he had walked back down to the
passenger station.
Night operator, Leo Williams, called for a physician and rendered first aid.
Evans displayed a lot of nerve while waiting for medical attendance and
while being taken to the hospital.
At Dunn Hospital Dr. Freeland amputated the hand.
Indianapolis (IN) Sentinel, April 9, 1885. Available at
www.newspapers.library.in.gov/.
Seymour, Ind., April 8-John Kendall's little son, whose skull was crushed by
a horse's foot Sunday, died this morning.
Indianapolis (IN) Sentinel, February 6, 1885. Available at
www.newspapers.library.in.gov/.
Seymour, Ind., Feb. 5-The two-story frame school house at Uniontown, this
county, was burned to the ground yesterday morning at three o'clock,
together with contents. Loss, $1,500; insured for $1,000 in agency of
McNair & Spray, this city. Cause of fire unknown.
Indianapolis (IN) Sentinel, February 6, 1885. Available at
www.newspapers.library.in.gov/.
Seymour, Ind., Feb. 5-Mrs. James Acton, residing in Salt Creek Township,
died on Monday, aged some 80 years. She was among the first settlers in our
county having come here 73 years ago.
Indianapolis (IN) Sentinel, February 6, 1885. Available at
www.newspapers.library.in.gov/.
Seymour, Ind., February 5-Mr. Martin L. Wicks, aged 64 years, died at
Brownstown yesterday of general debility. He held the position of coroner
for several years. He was a native of Seneca County, New York, and came to
this county some 30 years ago. His family, a wife and three children,
preceded him to the spirit land.
Indianapolis (IN) Sentinel, April 18, 1885. Available at
www.newspapers.library.in.gov/.
Seymour, Ind., April 17-Mrs. Christian Lynch, aged 33 years, and Miss Hettie
Findley, both of Hamilton Township, died yesterday of measles. New cases
are developing daily.
Indiana State Sentinel, August 16, 1849. Available online at
https://newspapers.library.in.gov/.
Since the August elections are over, lists of removals and appointments
begin to appear in the newspapers again. We are credibly informed that Mr.
Jacob W. Kintner received his commission as postmaster at Corydon, Harrison
County, Indiana, about two weeks before the election. On the day after the
election, he walked into the office and demanded possession! He acted no
doubt under instructions from headquarters. What a courageous
administration! Who's afraid of the people?
Corydon (IN) Republican, March 18, 1915, p. 5.
FTHER SHOT BY YOUNG MAN
Otto Mosier Wounded in Face by Stanley Mosier
Boy Claims Self Defense
Otto Mosier, who formerly resided near Lanesville nine miles east of
Corydon, was shot and severely wounded by his son, Stanley Mosier, at their
home in Benton County one day last week. The shot was fired from a .32
caliber revolver and the load took effect in his face.
Young Mosier, who claims self-defense, was arrested and taken to Fowler, the
county seat, and lodged in jail.
According to the reports that have been received here, the elder Mosier had
displayed evidence of being mentally unbalanced in recent months and at the
time he was wounded by his son had attacked members of his family who were
in danger of bodily injury.
The Mosier family removed a short time ago to Benton County where they have
been engaged in farming. The wound, while serious, is not expected to
result fatally. Friends of the young man are making arrangements to get him
released under bond to await his trial.
Mr. Mosier is well-known in this county and Floyd and served one term as
trustee of Franklin Township, Floyd County.
Corydon (IN) Republican, March 18, 1915, p. 5.
NEEDMORE
Born to Mr. and Mrs. William Penn of St. Joseph, Ill., a boy on the first
day of March. Mrs. Penn was formerly Miss Anna Hartman of this place.
Corydon (IN) Republican, March 18, 1915, p. 4.
S. B. Luckett had a sale of his personal property last Friday and will
shortly remove his family to Richmond, this state, where he is now engaged
in business.
Mrs. Walter Curl Died (also Crawford)
Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 24, 1918, p. 1.
MARENGO
Mrs. E. O. Murphy and Mrs. A. J. Stewart attended the funeral of Mrs. Walter
Curl at New Albany, Monday.
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Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 24, 1918, p. 1.
PERSONAL ITEMS
Perry Vandeeveer (sic) was called to New Albany last Saturday on account of
the death of his sister, Mrs. Walter Curl.
Corydon (IN) Republican, March 4, 1915, p. 1.
MRS. WEATHERS DEAD
Physician's Wife Passes Away after Long Illness of Cancer
Mrs. Margaret Weathers, wife o Dr. J. F. Weathers of New Albany, died on
Wednesday night of last week of cancer of the stomach following a long
illness. Besides her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Weathers is survived
by three sons, Fred, Guy and Joseph Weathers, and two daughters, Mrs. Robert
Penn and Miss Barbara Weathers, all of New Albany. She was a member of the
Centenary Methodist Church of New Albany, and burial took place in that city
last Friday afternoon. Mrs. Weathers was a daughter of the late Robert
Martin of Milltown, Indiana, and was a sister of Dr. G. F. Martin and Mrs.
William Daniel of this place.
Corydon (IN) Republican, March 4, 1915, p. 1.
HIKE 42 MILES IN 10 HOURS
Two Young Men Establish New Record for Trip between Corydon and New Albany
Charles Massey and John Meyer, two young men residing in New Albany,
established a new record for walking between New Albany and Corydon when
they made the trip here and return in ten hours.
The two hikers left New Albany Sunday morning at six o'clock and arrived
here at 10:38 making the first twenty-one miles in four hours and
thirty-eight minutes. They rested here for some time and made the return
trip in four hours and twenty-five minutes.
The walk was made on a wager that was won by the young fellows who said they
could make the trip both ways in ten hours. Their actual walking time was
eight hours and fifty-three minutes. When they reached here they were in
good condition and said that they would make the return trip in less time as
the five-mile climb up the knobs west of New Albany had forced them to lose
a little time coming.
Indianapolis (IN) News, March 23, 1896, p. 6.
VENUED TO SCOTT COUNTY
Scottsburg, Ind., March 23-The celebrated $25,000 damage suit of Oliver
McHenry vs. the City of Jeffersonville has been venued from Floyd County to
the Scott circuit court. McHenry, in 1871 when a small child, fell into an
open coal chute on Wall Street of that city while playing on the sidewalk,
and his injuries resulted in a permanent deformity of the back. He brought
the present suit, which has now been in the courts a long time, after
reaching his majority.
Seymour (IN) Daily Democrat, January 12, 1898, p. 3.
GREAT LONGEVITY
New Albany, January 12-Mrs. Belle R. Davis and Mrs. James H. Meek, both of
this city, received a dispatch from Brooklyn, New York, this morning
announcing the death of their grandfather's sister, Mrs. Mary White, at the
remarkable age of 107 years. Deceased has been at a sanitarium in Brooklyn
for several years. She leaves a sister reputed to be past 100 years. Both
were spinsters and leave an estate of something like $2,000.