BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 19, 1900 WAS IT MURDER? Some Strange Circumstances Surrounding the Death Of Walter T. Glover. Walter T. Glover, American Express Agent at Bedford, committed suicide shortly after noon Tuesday, by shooting himself through the head with a 38 caliber Colt's revolver. He left the office at 12 o'clock in good spirits, apparently, remarking to E. C. Burton, Auditor for the company, who was making one of his usual trips that he would be back as soon as he got his dinner, to go over the books of the office. Mr. Burton returned to the office after dinner, and waited till about 2 o'clock for Walter, who failed to appear. T. G. Glover, Water's father, went out to his home to see why he did not come. Mrs. Glover, Walter's wife, said he had eaten dinner and gone over to I. N. Glover's stable, across the street, in which he kept his horse, to feed. Mr. Glover saw the horse and wagon in the yard and sent Mrs. Glover to see what was the matter. She found him lying in the stall in a pool of blood, dead. Walter had placed the heavy Colt's express revolver belonging to the office at his right temple, and fired. The bullet went clear through in a straight line and made a dent in a pine board in the side of the stall. Death must have been instantaneous. Walter was about 27 years of age, and leaves a wife, formerly Miss Anna Jackson, and two small children. Coroner Voyles held at inquest at 3:45. **** The suicide, or – possible – murder, of Walter T. Glover, the American Express Agent, yesterday, is the principal topic of conversation here at present. Various theories are suggested why he should be in a sufficiently desperate state of mind to kill himself, but not one of them are adequate to explain the matter. The most serious cause advanced is that he might have got behind in his accounts with the company, and feared the consequences, but, though the office has not yet been fully checked up, the company has not yet notified his bondsmen of any such condition, and it is probable that it does not exist. Even if it did there could not have been a very large amount of discrepancy, and he and his wife owned property worth $1,200 or $1,500 with which to make it good, and Walter had relatives who would have been able and willing to protect him from trouble. Another suggestion is that charges had been made against him by patrons and that he was to have been relieved of the agency on that account. If there was anything of the kind he had not been notified by the company; and it is probably not true, as Walter was handling the large business of the company at this place very successfully, working day and night. If he had domestic troubles they were not known to his relatives, who scout the idea. He suffered at times from rheumatism in his knees, but the trouble was not sufficiently severe to incapacitate him for work. Walter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Glover, and his wife, can not believe that his death was the act of his own hand, but declare it was the result of foul play. The only thing that bears out this idea is the lack of powder burns on the side of the head and face. One of the boys who drives the wagon thought an attempt was made to assault him in the same stable where Walter met his death, a few weeks ago. If it was murder the only motive that can be assigned was robbery. Walter's watch and pocket-book, at first reported missing, were found. The relatives are terribly shocked by the tragedy, and several members of the family were quite ill Tuesday night. They are all excellent people and have the heartfelt sympathy of all. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Baptist church. Services conduced by Rev. G. W. Chadwick. The body laid in state at the residence, North M street, Thursday from 10 to 1:30 o'clock. Burial was at Green Hill Cemetery, conducted by Opitsah Tribe, I. O. R. M.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 19, 1900 An infant son of Lon Lindsey died Sunday night and was buried Monday afternoon at Green Hill.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 19, 1900 A two year old child of James Allen died Monday of spotted fever, and was buried at Pinhook. NOTE: Arthur Allen: 17 Nov 1897 – 14 Oct 1900. Burial at Pinhook Cemetery, Guthrie Twp.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 12, 1900 Miss Bessie Kent, who had been to Covington, Ky., to attend the funeral of her brother, whose remains were brought there from the Philippine Islands, returned home Monday.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 12, 1900 Uncle Cal Williams, father of Henry Williams, died at the home of the latter in the northwest part of town Tuesday forenoon at 11:30, aged 80 years. The body was taken to Kurtz early Wednesday for burial.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 12, 1900 Mrs. Phoeba Sears died at her home near Fayetteville Friday at 12:00 o'clock. She was 79 years of age and was the mother of Emanuel Sears, of this city. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. John Williams at Old Union. ******* FAYETTEVILLE Died, at her home near here, October 5th, Mrs. Phoebe Sears, aged 80 years. ************* FRIDAY, OCT. 19, 1900 Gone To Rest. Pheba Cox Sears departed life at the home of Mrs. John McCain, near Fayetteville, Oct. 5, 1900. She lacked a few days of being 79 years old. Failing health and old age were the cause of her death. Pheba was a daughter of William and Jane Cox, who emigrated to Lawrence county from North Carolina among the first settlers of the county. She was raised on the farm. Skilled in the arts of industry and economy, insured to the hardships of a pioneer life, she, like all our blessed grandmothers, was indeed a true helpmate, never eating the bread of idleness. On Oct. 5, 1835, at the age of 15 years she was married to William Sears. To them were born nine children, five sons and four daughters, four of whom are living, Emanuel and John M. Sears, of Bedford, and Mrs. John McCain and Mrs. John Rainey, of near Fayetteville. For 43 years Mrs. Sears had lived a widow, her husband having died in 1857. Since the death of her husband she had lived with her children. How blessed it is to have mother in our homes. Mrs. Sears united with the Christian church at Port Williams while she was yet in her teens. A few years later she became a member of the Old Union congregation, where she remained till the day of her death. Mrs. Sears was highly esteemed for the excellence of her Christian character. Her first desire was to bless her family, her neighbors and the church. It was never too cold for her to respond to a call of help. Her faith was more than a hope; it was a sublime realization of the Master's presence in this life as a comforter and a guide. From Proverbs 31: 19, 26, we see the same traits of character in our departed: "She layeth out her hands to the spindle; She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; She is not afraid of the snow for her household; Her husband is known at the gates; Her children rise up and call her blessed." But she rests from her labors, and her works do follow her. Born in 1821 she was an eyewitness to the development of this country from an unbroken forest to the beautiful farms and homes of today. She contributed a faithful life to the church she loved. A mother's untiring devotion to her family and a Christian example to her neighbors. And "She is not dead, but sleepeth." The funeral service was held at Old Union, conducted by Rev. John Williams. Her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Old Union. J. W.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 12, 1900 A two year old child of a family named Griffith, living in the country, died suddenly in the west part of town Friday afternoon, while the parents were taking it home.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 12, 1900 Thomas B. Steele, a young man, living near the Mundell church, died Tuesday night at 10 o'clock, of consumption, and was buried Thursday at 10 o'clock.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 12, 1900 Thomas McAfee, a well known citizen of Erie, died Friday at 5 o'clock p.m. aged 63 years, and was buried Saturday at 10 o'clock a.m., at Erie. NOTE: W. T. McAfee: 15 Sep 1836 – 5 Oct 1900. Burial at Erie Cemetery, Shawswick Twp.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 12, 1900 James Marks, a young man of Heltonville, died Friday morning, of stomach trouble. Dr. Woolery held a post mortem Friday afternoon. NOTE: James S. Mark: 30 Aug 1879 – 4 Oct. 1900. Son of Milton & America. Burial at Mundell Christian Cemetery, Pleasant Run Twp.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 12, 1900 John Owens went to Terre Haute this morning to attend the funeral of Roy Hughes, son of L. G. Hughes.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 12, 1900 DEATH OF GEORGE W. HUDSON Geo. W. Hudson, who had been a victim of spinal disease for the last six years, died at 1:30 Friday morning. He was 52 years of age, and was a native of Lawrence county. His widow, formerly Miss Jane Cavins, survives him. The funeral took place from the residence, corner of 16th and H streets, Saturday forenoon at 9 o'clock. Services conducted by Eld. W. B. Chrisler. Burial at Green Hill.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 12, 1900 TOM TOLLIVER KILLED Shot Down At Washington In a Row Over a Crap Game Washington, Ind., Oct. 5. – Thomas Tolliver, a widely known gambler, was shot and killed in front of a saloon on Main street, tonight at 9 o'clock. He died 15 minutes later. The street fair is going on and thousands of people were on the streets. Two shots were fired, and people were so excited that they became panic stricken. The second shot struck Joe Slawson, a B. & O. employee, who was an innocent bystander, and he received a wound that may prove fatal. No one knows positively who fired the shots. John Massey, a Princeton, Ind., gambler, is in jail as a suspect. He says he knows nothing of the shooting. The row started over a crap game in which loaded dice were used. The Indianapolis Journal says: "Advices received by the local police late last night stated that Thomas Gleason had done the shooting, and asked the officers to keep a sharp watch for him, as it is thought he will come through this city on his way to St. Louis. Mathey, who is under arrest at Washington, says he lived here, but his identity has not been sufficiently established to put entire credence in his statement." Tom Tolliver was born two and a half miles southeast of Mitchell. He came of a good family but was always a bad and dangerous man, and for many years was one of Bent Jones' lieutenants in the commission of many deeds of outlawry in Lawrence and Orange counties. He was about 50 years of age and was a single man. ********* Tolliver's Slayers Escape Jack Massey, the partner of Tom Gleason, who shot and killed Tom Tolliver at Washington Friday night, was given a preliminary hearing before Squire Streeter Saturday afternoon. Hew as charged with murder, the affidavit having been preferred by Walter B. Meridith, one of Tolliver's gambling partners. He was found not guilty and was released, but was placed under $100 bond to appear as a witness before the Grand Jury. He put up the $100 and left town immediately. The chances are that he will never return. He got off light. There is no trace of Tom Gleason, who did the shooting. Saturday morning about daylight he walked into Cannelburg and paid B. J. Carrico two dollars to drive him to Loogootee. He told Carrico, who did not know him and had not heard of the killing, that he intended to go to St. Louis on the morning train, but no tickets were sold at Loogootee that morning for St. Louis. It is not known how he left Loogootee. Joe Slawson, who was accidentally shot during the Tolliver-Gleason shooting Friday night, is resting easy today, but his physician, Dr. Winton, says the critical period of his trouble will not arrive for about a week or ten days. Dr. Winton thinks the ball that penetrated Slawson's shoulders and lung is a 44 caliber. His chances for recovery are not considered good. *********** MITCHELL NEWS Tom Toliver's body was brought to this place Sunday from Washington and buried at the Burton grave yard. His sister, Mrs. Lee Jones and other relatives attended the funeral. Also a number of friends from Seymour and Washington. ************** Tom Tolliver, who was killed at Washington Friday night, left a wife, formerly Miss Nellie Ferguson, of Washington, and two children. He was married six years ago, and his wife is related to Mrs. Jack Fitzgibbons, of this city. Tolliver had a crap game in a saloon, which two other gamblers tried to beat with loaded dice. They were compelled to disgorge and roughly handled, and one of them afterwards shot Tom for revenge. ******* Dr. Tolliver, of Elnora, was in this city last Monday, on his way home from Mitchell, where he attended the funeral of his brother, Thomas Tolliver, Sunday. NOTE: Thomas Toliver: 1856 – 5 Oct 1900. 44 years. Burial at Burton Cemetery, Marion Twp.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 12, 1900 An infant named Pasquilla Garbourd, of an Italian family at Reed, died last Monday of membranous croup.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 12, 1900 Diphtheria. A five year old daughter of Lee Hall, at Oolitic, died Monday night from a very severe case of diphtheria. As a consequence the schools at that place closed that morning, to prevent if possible, the spread of the disease. So far as known there are not other case at Oolitic.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 5, 1900 Mrs. Mattie Sears died at Oolitic Sunday evening at 6 o'clock, and was buried at Mt. Ebal in Monroe county, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. OBITUARY. Died at her home at Limestone, Mrs. Mattie A., wife of Mr. Earnest Sears. She fell asleep in Jesus at five minutes before six o'clock p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30th, 1900. Mrs. Sears was the daughter of Mr. George Hartsock, an old soldier of Monroe county. She was born near Gosport, Ind., April 12th, 1872, and was 28 yrs. 4 months, and 15 days old when she died. While attending Normal school at Harrodsburg she formed the acquaintance of Mr. Sears, to whome she was married on July 21st, 1896. Mattie was one of the most popular school teachers in the country. She taught in the public schools of Lawrence county for more than six years. It is said of her that she exerted a strong influence over her pupils for good. She was untiring in her efforts to carry her school to success. Mrs. Sears was a Christian lady. She united with the Christian church at Bloomington in November 1896, under the preaching of T. J. Clark, of that place. From the moment she became a disciple of Christ to the hour of her death she never faltered. The faith that led her to Christ enabled her to rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. A short time before her death her attendant asked her if she could do something, she said no, but told the lady to give her the Bible. Taking the book, she turned to some blessed passages and spoke of the comfort and consolation she obtained from it. She requested her friends to kneel by her bedside while she could pray once more with them, so that her dying words might be an everlasting benediction. It is seldom that we see a death as calm and peaceful. It seemed that she had already entered the joys of Heaven below. Mattie is gone, but we sorrow not. We know that she is with the happy and blest. Our sympathies are with the bereft. Your sorrow is a new one to you, but the ministry of suffering is the discipline that we all most need. Mattie leaves a husband, father, brother, sister and many sorrowing friends. A brief service was held at the family residence, at 9 a.m. Monday, after which the remains were taken to Mt. Ebal for interment. J. W.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 5, 1900 SHOT HIMSELF Dode Watson, a saloon keeper at Harrodsburg, committed suicide Monday a.m. by shooting himself with a revolver, dying in a short time. He was about 45 years of age, and left a wife but no children. Watson had been despondent for some time because of the hold which the drinking habit had got on him.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, SEPT. 28, 1900 DEATH OF MRS. DOYLE BOWDEN, JR. Mrs. Doyle Bowden, Jr., died at her home on West 17th street Monday, of typhoid, complicated with malaria and pneumonia. She was 39 years of age, and leaves a husband and several children to mourn her loss. The funeral took place Tuesday forenoon at 8:30; burial at Port Williams. ******* FRIDAY, OCT. 5, 1900 CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our grateful thanks to our neighbors and friends who assisted us so kindly during the sickness and death of our dearly beloved wife and mother. DOYLE BOWDEN AND CHILDREN. NOTE: Violet Mundy Bowden: 23 Dec 1861 – 24 Sep 1900. Wife of Doyle. Burial at Port Williams Cemetery, Spice Valley Twp.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 5, 1900 Alice Robinson, daughter of Thos. A. Robinson, of Oolitic, died Saturday of sigmoid flexure of the colon, at Needmore, was buried at Judah, Sunday at 2 p.m. Services by Rev. G. W. Vanmeter, of Springville.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCT. 5, 1900 Josie, two year old daughter of Columbus Deckard, of Horse Shoe, died Tuesday, of malaria, and was buried Wednesday at 1 o'clock, at Beech Grove Cemetery.