BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, December 29, 1899 John S. Royer died at New Albany on the 2nd inst. At the breaking out of the Civil War he was a student at Indiana University, and he was in sympathy with the South. One morning the citizens of Bloomington were surprised to see the Confederate flag floating proudly from the dome of the University. John Royer had placed it there and then he had shaken the dust of the town from his feet. The flag was hurriedly hauled down and Royer was placed on the excluded list forever.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1899 The five year old son of Robert Keithley died Tuesday night, and was buried Wednesday at Boggs Chapel. Obituary The saddest death that we have had in our community for a long time occurred at the home of Bob Keithley at 10 o'clock last Tuesday night, when little Courtney passed from earth to heaven. His sickness was that of membranous croup and his suffering was intense. But the little fellow was cheerful to the very last. He was born Aug. 12, 1894 and was 5 years and two months old when he died. Courtney was a bright little fellow, always smiling. There are very few children blessed with a sweeter disposition than this dear child. He was no pet but on account of his loving and smiling face was noticed by all. His death is a great loss to the world but a greater gain in heaven. Put away the little dresses That our darling used to wear He will need them on earth never He has climbed the Golden Stair Angels whisper that our darling Is in lands so bright and fair And his little feet are waiting Close beside the Golden Stair After brief services the remains were buried at the Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Keithley express their many thanks to friends an neighbors for their kindness shown them JOHN WILLIAMS, Peerless, Ind,

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1899 The following persons went to Mitchell Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. M. T. Burton who died Sunday at St. Louis. And was buried at Mitchell at 2 o'clock that afternoon: Miss Fannie Malott, Mrs. H. M. Burnham, Mrs. C. M. Herbert, Mrs. K. D. Owen and Mrs. C A Burton.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1899 Martinsville, Ind., Sept. 22 - Dr. Jarvis J. Johnson. a resident of this county for 50 years, died this afternoon, aged 71 years. He served in the Legislature and during the Civil war was a member of the Surgeons' staff in the Twenty seventh Indiana. Dr. Jarvis J. Johnson. Who died at Martinsville Friday, was one of the best known physicians of Morgan county. He was seventy one years old. Dr. Johnson was born on a farm near Bedford in 1828, where he grew to manhood. He then moved to Morgantown, where he practiced medicine for ten years. At the breaking out of the civil war he was commissioned captain, and afterward was appointed a surgeon in the Twenty seventh Indiana. Dr. Johnson was elected to the Legislature while at the ----, and he was one of Governor Mortan's advisers, and one of the Republican legislators who took that memorable ride to Jeffersonville to break a quorum, thus preventing the passage of certain obnoxious measures, In 1865 he was elected clerk of Morgan county, and removed to this city, where he continued to reside until his death. During Dr. Johnson's service his regiment was at Winchester, Va., where he found a magnificent skeleton hanging in a medical college. He took possession of it and shipped it to his home, where it saw service for twenty years In his office, and at times was used In the city schools in the study of physiology, The skeleton was known all these years as that of Watson Brown, the son of the Immortal John Brown, of Harper's Ferry fame. Watson Brown took part, in the fight their and was shot. The body was secured by the medical college authorities of Winchester, Va. and the skeleton was preserved. In 1880 Dr. Johnson decided to acquaint John Brown, Sr., of Pekin Bay, O., of the fact that the skeleton was in his possession, and John Brown, Jr.. came here and satisfied himself as to its genuineness, and it was then taken to Elba, N. Y., where It now reposes in the family burying ground. Dr. Johnson was a prominent member of the G. A. R. a Mason and a Methodist.. The body was interred in the cemetery at Morgantown, a special train conveying friends and relatives to that point Sunday.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1899 The Dogs Slipped Pleasant Nelson, a 16 year old boy was killed in an accident at the Chicago & Bloomington quarry in the Hunter district, two miles west of Bloomington, at 10 o'clock Friday. The work men were dragging in a heavy stone by means of the derrick, and Nelson whose duty it was to give signals to the man running the power, was standing on a stone watching the work progress. Suddenly and without warning the hooks by which the stone was fastened gave way and flew back with terrible force, striking the boy on the legs near the knees, and throwing him about eight feet. He was hurled into the air and fell on the hard ground head first. Nelson was picked up in an unconscious condition and made as comfortable as possible until the arrival of a physician from town. The doctor at once saw that the skull was fractured and recognized the injury to be such that nothing could be done to save his life. A stretcher was secured and the boy was tenderly placed upon it, while strong and willing hand! s started to take him to his home at Channelersville, some half mile distance. The injured boy never regained consciousness and died on the stretcher before reaching home. The body was then taken to the house where it was prepared for burial by Undertaker Hunter. Pleasant Nelson was the son of Mrs. James Nelson who resides at Channelersville and was one of the most faithful employees of the company. The accident is much to be regretted and the mother has sincere sympathy of the community in the loss of one who contributed much to the support of the family. Coroner Harris was notified of the accident and is holding an inquest over the remains this afternoon. The body will be taken to Heltonville for burial and the funeral will be held at Gilgal church at 12 o'clock Sunday - Telephone

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, September 1, 1899 KILLED BY A TRAIN Joe Padgett, a White River Fisherman Meets Death Near Tunnelton The body of Joe Padgett, a fisherman who had lived in a house boat near River Vale for several years, was found on the B. & O. S.W. track 200 yards west of, Tunnelton, Tuesday a.m. He is supposed to have been sitting on the track asleep about 9 o'clock last night, when he was struck by a passing train and killed. Padgett was about 50 years of age and was a character well known along that part of the river. He was married, but had separated from his wife, He was in Tunnelton Monday afternoon, and Hon. Alfred Guthrie talked with him about his fishing, and agreed to buy the next salmon he caught. Another man asked Padgett if he had yet found his dog which had been lost. "No, but I'm going to find him if have to follow him to h-l" was the reply, Three hours afterward Padgett was dead, He was drinking when in Tunnelton. Coroner Voyles went over Tuesday to hold an inquest.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1899 Harvey Alton of Terre Haute was in town Tuesday on his way to Perry Township to attend the funeral of William Cobb.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1899 Miss Martha Stucker died Monday evening, in the north part of town, of acute bronchitis aged 28 years. Burial Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Beech Grove.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1899 John Tolbert Killed Mitchell, Ind., Oct. 17 - John Tolbert, of Huron, Ind., was found on the B & O. S. W. Railway track near Green Springs, Ind., this morning, ground to pieces. Freight No. 97 killed him.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1899 Death of Henry Hilton Henry Hilton, father of William Hilton, and a citizen of Bedford in pioneer days, died at the home of William Hilton Tuesday evening, aged 89 years. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. lodges at Greencastle and was the oldest Oddfellow in this part of the state, having been a member of the order over 50 years. The funeral took place Wednesday at 3 o'clock. Burial at Beech Grove cemetery by Shawswick lodge I. O. O. F.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1899 Mr. And Mrs. Daniel Beasley buried their son, Charley, aged 22 years, at Bryantsville, last Sunday. Some two hundred people, friends of the family, were present. He was taken with typhoid fever and after one week of intense suffering death came. He leaves a wife of only a few months. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community Charles A. Beasley died at his home on the Newland farm last Friday, and was buried here Sunday. He was well known by all here. At the time of his death he was 19 years, six months and 12 days old. The bereft family have the sympathy of the entire community as was shown by the great number which attended his burial. He came forth as a flower and was cut down for his bounds were appointed that he could not pass. Death is the great antagonist of life, and the cold thought of the tomb is the skeleton of all feasts, but Charley has only taken the six feet of earth allotted him and has lain him down in his last sleep. Sleep on brother, husband, child Thy race on earth is run. We hope to meet thee in another world, When our work on earth done.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1899 Death of Mrs. C. A. Knight Mrs. C. A. Knight died at her home on 5th street, Friday evening at about 4 o'clock, the immediate cause being a cancerous growth She was in her usual health up to two weeks ago, and the news of her sudden death came as a shock to her many friends, who did not realize that her condition was serious. The funeral occurred Sunday morning at 10:30 at the residence on 5th street, Rev. C. E. Asbury officiating. Mrs. Knights maiden name was Parker, and she was born and raised near Freetown, Jackson County, where she has many relatives. She came here with her husband and family from Ft. Ritner, about nine years ago, and made many friends who extend to the bereaved family their sympathy in this hour of bereavement. ******* Funeral Of Mrs. C. A. Knight The funeral of Mrs. C. A. Knight was conducted at the family residence, on 5th street, Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock, services being conducted by Revs. C. E. Asbury and John Williams, after which the remains were interred at Green Hill Cemetery. She leaves a husband three sons and one daughter to mourn her loss. ******* The death of Mrs. C. A. Knight at Bedford Friday, cast sorrow over this community where the deceased was born and grew into womanhood. The bereft husband and children have our sincere sympathy - Pleasant Grove Cor. Seymour Republican. ******* Bruce Parker and wife, who were here to attend the funeral of Mr. Parkers sister, Mrs. C. A. Knight have returned home to Freetown. ******* Card Of Thanks We desire to thank out friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness shown us during the sickness, death and burial of our wife and mother. C. A. KNIGHT AND FAMILY (Mar 20, 1849 - Aug 25, 1899 wife of Charles A. Knight married May 5, 1887)

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1899 Death of H. T. Newland H. T. Newland, known as "Tate" Newland, died Thursday a.m. at 2 o'clock of typhoid pneumonia, aged 69 years. The funeral will be held at the residence six miles east of Bedford at 10 o'clock Friday forenoon. Services conducted by Revs. C. E. Asbury and Russell. Burial at Crawford graveyard.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1899 Death of John Denniston John Denniston, father of City Clerk Wm M. Denniston, died at the home of the latter in West Bedford, Saturday forenoon at 11 o'clock. Mr. Denniston was 79 years of age the 5th day of last May, and had been in poor health for some time, and while death had been anticipated by the members of the family, it came rather unexpected, as his condition early that morning was seemingly about as usual. Mr. Denniston had lived in sight of Bedford all his life, and saw the country developed from a wilderness to a thriving commercial center. He leaves many relatives and friends, two daughters, Mrs. Myra Cayse and Mrs. Nora Garacas being residents of St. Louis. The funeral will occur Sunday afternoon at Erie. The exercises will be conducted by Rev. C. E. Asbury of the M. E. church, Mr. Deniston having been a life long member of that denomination. (May 4, 1820 - Sep 30, 1899 Erie Cemetery)

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1899 Death of Mrs. E. Barnard Mrs. E. Barnard died Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Greensboro, Ind., where she had gone to visit relatives. The funeral took place in Greensboro where her husband is buried. She was an estimable lady, and much sorrow is expressed at her death. She leaves three children, Miss Floy, Clayton and Ross, and one sister in this city, Mrs. J. E. Pitts all of whom have the sympathy of a large circle of friends here.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1899 Mrs. Robert Walker died at her home in West Bedford early Sunday morning. The body was taken in Mitchell for burial Monday afternoon.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1899 John Sullivan whose wife died last week has moved to Bedford. His niece Mrs. Beulah Tipps accompanied him - Salem Daily Democrat

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1899 C. A. Durrenberger of the Diamond Grocery has returned from Kentucky where he had been called to attend the funeral of his brother

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1899 A three months old child of Frank Hunter died at eight o'clock Friday and was buried at Hopkins graveyard at three o'clock p.m. Saturday.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1899 Noah Mullen was called to Louisville Monday by a telegram announcing the death if his brother, who had lately visited him here.