BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1902 WEDDLEVILLE Mrs. James Mize died last Monday night with pneumonia fever, interment at the Landing Spur Cemetery Wednesday. She leaves a husband, four sons and a daughter to mourn their loss, besides a host of friend. Eld. D. M. Brown conducted the funeral services.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1902 DEATH OF THOMAS J. BUTLER. Thomas J. Butler died at Pacific Grove, California, a health resort at which he had been living for two or three years, on March 2nd, and was buried there on the 4th. He was 76 years of age. Mr. Butler was a native of Bedford, but went to California in 1849, and made his home in that State and in Arizona. For many years he was in the banking business in Phoenix, Arizona. He made his last visit to Bedford relatives about two years ago, on his way home from a trip to the New England States.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1902 COMMITS SUICIDE Mrs. Crawford Johnson killed herself Saturday, by taking carbolic acid. Her husband, Crawford Johnson, is a teamster, and an industrious man. One day last week, through his jealousy of her, a separation took place between the husband and wife, though she continued to occupy a part of their house, near the East Side School Building. Saturday a.m. about 9:45 the woman came down town and bought an ounce of carbolic acid at Elliott's drug store. Returning home she climbed up in the stable loft and drank all the contents of the bottle. When Johnson went to the stable to put up his horse, about 11 o'clock that forenoon, he heard groans in the hayloft, and going up to investigate, found his wife lying on the hay unconscious, and the empty bottle close by. She was carried to the house and Dr. F. E. Stipp summoned, who attempted to use a stomach pump, but was unable to do so on account of the swollen condition of the woman's tongue and throat. Her tongue was burned perfectly white, and swollen so it completely filled the mouth, and the acid had run down from the edges of the mouth and burned the chin and outside of the neck. Mrs. Johnson was about 26 years of age. She died at 1:30 Saturday afternoon. ************** Mrs. Crawford Johnson, who committed suicide Saturday, left a letter addressed to her husband. The letter stated that she was bout to kill herself, for the reason that she had been having much trouble for a month past and a fortune teller had told her that her mother was going to die soon. She gave particular directions as to how she should be dressed for burial, and ended by bidding all her friends goodbye. She was buried Monday afternoon, at Beech Grove.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1902 OBITUARY. Addie Woods was born June 24, 1878, died Feb. 20, 1902. She became a member of the Christian church under the preaching of Bro. Small eleven years ago, and was baptized by him. Reunited with the church during S. M. Martin's meeting and was a member at her death. On May 20, 1901, she was married to Walter Hunter. No children were born to this union. In February of this year she went to St. Louis to visit her parents and it was at their home that she was stricken with heart trouble which resulted in her death. She was only 23 years old and gave promise of a life full of usefulness. But such is God's will and while we mourn we do not mourn as those who have no hope, but believing in a future life we look forward to a reunion where there will be no death, no separation.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1902 TRINITY Mrs. Wm. Holland, of Ft. Ritner was here last week attending the bed side of her mother, Mrs. Thomas. Mrs. Thomas, widow of Antony Wayne Thomas, died last Sunday morning at nine o'clock from the effects of a fall received during the recent snowy weather. She was seventy-six years old, leaves three sons and one daughter and many relatives to mourn their loss, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1902 OBITUARY Mrs. Margaret Kramer died in Bedford, Ind., Feb. 21, 1902 at the home of her son-in-law, Harry G. Neff, in the sixty-second year of her age, after a somewhat protracted sickness, patiently borne during the last few weeks of which she was confined to her bed. And on the following Sabbath afternoon the funeral was held at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. A. M. Irvine, and was attended by a large company of friends and acquaintances, after which the interment was at Green Hill. Mrs. Kramer was born in Germany Oct. 13, 1840, coming to this country early in life with her parents, who settled at Louisville, Ky., later coming to Bedford. She was married to Chas. Kramer Dec. 27, 1858, he having died in Bedford May 7, 1889. To them were born five children two of whom died in infancy. The three surviving, Mrs. Tyre Bowman, Mrs. Harry G. Neff, and Carl Kramer being residents of Bedford. Mrs. Kramer belonged to the older class of Germans of Bedford, and was not lacking in the better elements that characterize that sturdy people, being held in high esteem in the community. She was a member of the Presbyterian church of Bedford, having held membership there for a number of years, and knew the comforts of the Christian religion in her closing days, which were marked by patience and a simple faith. And while there is the sense of loss and loneliness in the family circle thus broken into especially, yet she has not been taken away without leaving behind the comfort of Christian hope, while those bereaved, have also the help that inheres in human sympathy. ************ CIRCUIT COURT NOTES. Harry G. Neff has been appointed Administrator of the estate of Margaret Kramer. NOTE: Margaret Kramer: 13 Oct 1840 – 21 Feb. 1902. Burial at Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1902 Mr. and Mrs. Frank OGG, who came here to attend the funeral of T. O. Daggy, left Tuesday for their home in Olathe, Kansas. **************** CIRCUIT COURT NOTES. William A. Brown has been appointed Administrator of the estate of Thomas O. Daggy.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1902 Richard Hardman, who was called to Louisville, to attend the funeral of his sister, who died in that city, has returned home.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1902 Abraham Branaman, a well-known farmer of the western part of Jackson county, dropped dead while feeding his stock Sunday morning. He was an uncle of Hon. W. T. Branaman, of Brownstown. ********************** ZELMA Abraham Branaman, an old and respected citizen, three miles east of here was found dead last Sunday morning. It was his custom to go to the "old place" a half mile away, to feed the sheep. On failing to return in a reasonable time, he was looked after, his remains were found in a kneeling position, with his head resting on a still, in the barn shed, where the sheep are fed. The deceased was aged within a few days of 73 years old. He was married three times, all of which preceded him to the grave. The subject of this sketch was a successful farmer and was a lover of good stock, up to a year or so ago he owned a half interest in Newton Scotts Coach Stallion, that cost them $1600. The Baptist Church will miss a good member. The people will lose an accommodating neighbor in the death of Mr. Branaman.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1902 Mrs. Melvina Johnson, a pioneer resident of the Erie neighborhood, who lived with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Maher, was found dead in bed Friday morning. She was over 80 years of age. The funeral took place at 1 o'clock p.m., at Erie ***************************** The funeral of Mrs. Melvina Johnson, who died at Erie Thursday evening, took place at the Erie M. E. church Saturday at one o'clock in the afternoon. It was largely attended, many from Bedford being there. Eight pallbearers carried the casket containing the remains from the house to the church which was but a short distance. Rev. Sawyer conducted the funeral services and the choir furnished excellent music. Mrs. Johnson was very old being somewhere in the eighties. Her husband, Wesley Johnson, died sixteen years ago. She left two daughters, Mrs. Mira Johnson and Mrs. J. P. Maher; a large number of grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mrs. Amanda Hamilton, a sister, and her husband, of Washington county, were here to attend the funeral. Many beautiful floral emblems were given by friends among which were the following from Bedford: School teachers of Bedford an emblem of roses and smilax, a bouquet of carnations from Mrs. C. E. Rairden and white lilies and smilax with bow of white ribbon from S. E. Ferguson and wife. A FRIEND. NOTE: Melvina Johnson: 7 Dec 1821 – 28 Feb. 1902. Wife of Charles W. Burial at Erie Church Cemetery, Shawswick Twp.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1902 CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends for their kindness during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. MRS. KATHERINE ZAHN. JOHN S. ZAHN, Jr. and WIFE.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1902 Monday morning, March 3, Elder W. B. Chrisler was called to attend the funeral of Sister Emma Snow, at the residence of Rice F. Snow, near the Bird School-house on the Bedford and Bryantsville road. Sister Emma had a long, lingering time of suffering with that terrible disease consumption. A large attendance of relatives and neighbors were present, all deeply affected of the loss of one so near and dear, to them. After the discourse the remains were taken to Bryantsville and deposited in a cemetery adjoining the Church of Christ, at that place. The following lines were read at the funeral: "Emma J. Blake was born October 2, 1877 and died March 1, 1902. She was married to Rice F. Snow March 8, 1894. She united with the Church of Christ in 1892. She lived a true and noble life, always ready to do her part. She thanked her husband for his kindness. She leaves a husband and one little girl, a mother, three sisters and a brother, and a host of friends to mourn her loss." NOTE: Emma J. Snow: 1877 – 1902. 1st wife of Rice F. Burial at Bryantsville Cemetery, Spice Valley Twp.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1902 The Modern Woodmen of America have paid to Mrs. Nancy C. Newkirk $3,000, the amount of a policy held on the life of her son William R. Newkirk who died recently.

The date on the newspaper announcing the death of Mrs. H. C. Black should have been Friday, March 7, 1902. Sorry for the mistake.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, FEB. 28, 1902 Word has been received by friends here of the death of Mrs. H. C. Black, at the home of her parents in Bedford, Ky., which occurred Friday night. Mr. Black was formerly Superintendent of the Prudential Insurance Co., and lived in Bedford last summer, being transferred to a like position for the same company at Jeffersonville. They made many friends while here who will hear of her death with regret.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, FEB. 28, 1902 Death Of John Zahn, Sr. John Zahn, Sr., died at 10:30 Wednesday night, of Bright's disease, from which he had been a sufferer for six months past, but had been confined to his bed but three weeks. He was 74 years old the 9th day of February. Mr. Zahn was born in Wurttemberg, Germany, in 1828, and came to this country in 1849. He remained in New York a short time, then came to New Albany, Ind. He was married there in 1852 to Miss Katherine Traub, who was living there then; but came from Germany some time after Mr. Zahn came. He was employed by the L. N. A. & C. now the Monon, before it was built to Salem and was Superintendent of Bridges of the road from New Albany to Michigan City for thirty-six years, being an expert in the old style of bridge construction. He lived at New Albany about 18 months, when he moved to Bedford, in 1855, and had been a resident of this place over fifty-one years. He was a good citizen and a kind neighbor; respected and esteemed by all. His wife and adopted son, John S. Zahn, survive. The funeral will take place this Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home on South I street. Burial at Green Hill Cemetery. The services will be conducted by Elder Joseph Franklin. NOTE: John Zahn, Sr.: 9 Feb 1828 – 25 Feb. 1902. Burial at Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, FEB. 28, 1902 Washington, Ind., Feb. 21 - *rdatt Humphreys, a son of Traveling Engineer Ennis Humphreys was given charge of a freight car that had been "kicked" into a side track at the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern shops at midnight last night, and when seen an hour later he was pinioned to the track by a car wheel and was dead. It was supposed he had gone to lunch and no search was made until he failed to show up. Then his body was found. It is believed he slipped from the car on account of the sleet, and falling to the track was killed.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, FEB. 28, 1902 Washington, Ind., February 21. – The infant daughters of Arley Wallace, of South Washington, were found dead in bed this morning by their parents, having smothered during the night. They were twins, and but two weeks old.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, FEB. 28, 1902 The funeral of Thomas O. Daggy, who died at the Union State Hospital in Indianapolis, Sunday, took place Wednesday from the residence on West 13th street. The services at the house were conducted by Elder Joseph Franklin, and the burial at Green Hill Cemetery, by the Masonic Order. The pall bearers were: McHenry Owen and E. B. Stephenson; J. R. Voris and Homer Guthrie; Boone Leonard and W. F. Brooks. The funeral was largely attended, and the banks of the city were closed until noon out of respect for the deceased.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, FEB. 28, 1902 Death Of Mrs. Mary L. Thomas Mrs. Mary L. Thomas, mother of Charles Thomas, died at the home of the latter at Trinity Sunday, aged 75 years. The funeral took place Monday p.m. Burial at Crawford graveyard. ******** The funeral of Mrs. Mary L. Thomas was held at Trinity M. E. church, east of the city, Monday, at 11 a.m., Pastor C. W. Chadwick, of the First Baptist church, preaching the sermon. Mrs. Thomas was born in Virginia. She was over 76 years old, and died from complications which arose as the result of a recent fall on the ice. Mrs. Thomas had been a member of the Baptist church about forty years, and was a faithful Christian. She leaves four children, three sons and one daughter, and also grandchildren and great-grandchildren. NOTE: Mary L. Thomas: 20 May 1826 – 28 Feb. 1902. Born near Heathville, VA. Burial at Crawford Cemetery, Shawswick Twp.