BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOV. 1, 1901 A. M. IRVINE'S Remarks at the funeral of little Ralph Owen Cosner, Bedford, Ind., Oct. 26th, 1901. The loss of a child is an experience many are called to sustain. So general and so common is it that it is rather the exception to find a home and family group of any age and size in which there has not been such loss. So common has been the experience and so largely recognized, that one of our American poets has sweetly said: "There is no flock however watched and tended But one dead lamb is there! There is not fireside, howso'er defended But has one vacant chair." And thus it is the heart of parenthood is so often called to wear and bear the mark and scar of this sorrow and loss. Under a sense of parental solicitude, little Ralph, not being well was taken from home in hope of betterment, and with expectation of a speedy return. But he passed beyond the power of human help, and was returned whence he was taken, but he had fallen on the twin-brother of sleep and the little heart was still, and the curtains of the eyes were forever down, for death lay on him like a fell frost on flowers fair, and as an opening flower nipped in the bud, that little life was taken away to unfold in beauty where flowers never fade nor die. As a ray of light from God he came to cheer and bless heart and home, lingered for a little and then passed on, to shine in that diadem of glory that decks the Savior's brow. Childhood helps to interpret to parenthood the heart of God, and unfold more fully the wealth of the riches of Divine love; and in childhood, and life, parenthood catches a glimpse of the mystery of love, that is hid from the vision of angels. And the mother bending over the little charge wreathed in smiles because of angel whispers, - listening to the coo, harkening to its prattle is encamped in the land of love, and by fountains and streams of joy and peace, such as flow nowhere else for her in all the realm of the creation of God. Her soul, then dwells mid the spice groves growing in that land of love, besides those streams, and new song birds are singing for her, the notes of their exquisite utterance, which rise and float and linger, and can never pass away, but like a sweet and blessed memory remain sounding in the chambers of being, the sweetest vibrations the heart chords know, next to that yet different, which sound forth, when they are swept by the mystic fingers of God's grace. And the songs of her love and patience crooned in the night season have a sweet and soothing melody, born of the heart's deep love, which the angels themselves must be strangers to. Thus interpreting to parenthood the heart of God, unfolding the riches of His love and patience, there is a rich bestowment childhood makes to life, which leaves its riches, even after death has intervened to break into this relation, so that though the child-life come and passes quickly on, yet this coming has been a benediction and blessing notwithstanding its speedy surrender back to him who gave. In childlife taken away there is a keen sense of loss – a vacancy is brought to the home, a void to the heart, and neither can ever be the same again. The life is robbed of the wealth of affection in the child-life, and deprived of the sweet privilege of ministering in its behalf, while about the sacred circle of home he is missed, for his place is empty, while from the dreamland of fancy the cry or call of the child may come to that ear that was never deaf or dull to its desires. With the loss of a child there also comes the sense of disappointment, for it is not only cared for from the beginning, but planned for through the years that are to be, and with the passing of the little life these plans vanish and fade. But the child's life is a trust from God and that which has been entrusted may be recalled, and we should surrender back to him at his will what was held in trust for him. When tidings of the loss of his children were brought to Job, he said: "The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.: But how much easier it is to receive from him than to surrender him what he gave. There is a most beautiful story told of a Jewish home, in which were two twin sons that died on the selfsame day when the father was away from home on business. On his return the next day the wife met him at the door calmly, quietly, concealing her sorrow and loss. "I have had such a strange visitor since you went away," she said. "Who was it?" asked the husband. "Five years ago," answered the mother, " a friend lent me two beautiful jewels. Yesterday he came and asked me to give them back again. What should I do?" "Were the jewels his?" asked the father. "Yes, he only lent them to me, he said." "Well, if they belonged to him, he certainly has a right to reclaim them and you cannot refuse," the father replied. Then leading her husband to the chamber of the lads she pulled aside their winding sheet and they were white and beautiful as marble. "These are my jewels," she said. "Five years ago God gave them me. Yesterday he asked them back again. What shall we do?" The father bowed his head and in deep emotion said, "The will of the Lord be done." So we hold them subject to His call. But in their transfer they pass into better and higher conditions and God has provided for them, more than the parent can ever do. In the loss of children, what pain and sorrow, and sin are they taken from, being granted to wear the crown, having to bear no cross. And as the stricken hearts turn to the comforting love of God in Christ, may they rest submissive to His will. ***** Ralph Owen Cosner, son of R. C. and Effie Glover Cosner, was born December 11, 1900, at Bedford, dying in Indianapolis October 24, 1901.

DAILY TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 1960 H. MURPHY DIES AT 90 Hiram Murphy, Norman, R. R. 2, passed away at 8(3?)15 a.m. today at the Dunn Memorial Hospital, where he had entered January 19. Mr. Murphy, who was 90, had been in failing health for four years and serious for two days. He was a retired Milwaukee Railroad employee. He was born to Benjamin and Martha Ragsdale Murphy on April 18, 1869, in Jackson County, Indiana. He married Rose Ella Nelson in 1893 and she preceded him in death in 1919. Survivors include four sons – Jason Murphy of Bridgeport, Indiana, Charles E. Murphy and Jesse Murphy, both of Bedford, and Patterson Murphy of Bedford, R. R. 3; five daughters – Mrs. Martha Turpin of Bedford, R. R. 6, Mrs. Mary Coulter of Bedford, R. R. 1, Mrs. Benza Axsom of Nashville, Indiana, Mrs. Helen Morris of Bedford and Mrs. Marie Brown of Tampa, Fla.; 29 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. One daughter, Isis, and two infant daughters, preceded him in death. Mr. Murphy last attended the Hickory Grove Church. Funeral services will be held at the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, with burial to follow in the Pleasant Run Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary, which is in charge of arrangements.

DAILY TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA TUESDAY, JAN. 19, 1960 MRS. MATTIE POMEROY DIES Mattie Mitchell Butler Pomeroy former resident of Mitchell passed away Sunday afternoon at Miltonvale, Kansas, where she had lived a number of years. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Mrs. Pomeroy had been ill three years. Mrs. Pomeroy, the daughter of John Wesley and Amanda Foster Mitchell, was born in May, 1878, in Clark County, Indiana but later lived in Mitchell. She was married in 1900 at Mitchell to E. C. Butler and he preceded her in death in 1944. Here second marriage was at Topeka, Kansas, in 1954, to T.J. Pomeroy. Survivors include the husband; six children – Harold, John, Samuel, Benjamin, Georgia and Mary; and three brothers – John O. Mitchell, Sam O. Mitchell and Charles E. Mitchell, all of the Bedford area. Two sisters – Mrs. Elizabeth Kern of Oolitic and Mrs. Eva Brinson of Avoca – preceded her in death. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held in Miltonvale, Kansas, on Wednesday and in Topeka on Thursday. Burial will be in Topeka.

DAILY TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA TUESDAY, JAN. 19, 1960 MOBERLY FUNERAL TIME IS CHANGED Final rites for Ida J. Moberly of Loogootee, R. R. 3, will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Queen Funeral Home in Shoals instead of 1:00 p.m. today, which was previously announced. Mrs. Moberly died Sunday at her home. Burial will be in Mt. Union Cemetery. Friends may call at any time at Queen Funeral Home.

DAILY TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA TUESDAY, JAN. 19, 1960 MRS. LEMON FORMER BEDFORD RESIDENT, DIES Mrs. V. M. Lemon, former resident of Bedford, passed away yesterday morning at her home in Stewartsville, Indiana. Mrs. Lemon, who was 85, had been ill several years. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Jessie McManaman, who lived with her; another sister, Mary of Michigan City, and several nieces and nephews. Her husband, Matt, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Weary Funeral Home in Poseyville, Indiana.

DAILY TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA TUESDAY, JAN. 19, 1960 WAGGONER RITES SET Everett Waggoner, 86, died at 6:10 p.m. Monday at his home on Bedford, R. R. 2. He had been ill five days. Mr. Waggoner was a retired railroad worker at Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born January 11, 1874, at Owensburg in Greene County, the son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Fields Waggoner. He was married to Bertha Short on February 29, 1911. Surviving relatives include the wife; two sons – Orville of Williams, R. R. 1, and Roger of Orleans, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Final rites will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary, with Brother LeRoy Inman officiating. Burial will take place in the Williams Church of Christ Cemetery. Friends may call at any time at the Day & Carter Mortuary which is in charge of arrangements. **************** THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 1960 WAGGONER RITES ARE CONDUCTED Final rites for Everett Waggoner of Bedford, R. R. 2, were held at 1:30 p.m. yesterday at the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary with Brother LeRoy Inman in charge. Mr. Waggoner passed away at 6:10 p.m. Monday at his residence. During the services, "Going Down The Valley" and "Beyond The Sunset" were sung by a quartette composed of O. O. Hall, Mrs. Alma Steele and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Roberts. Mrs. Irvin Mann, chapel organist, accompanied them. Pallbearers were Roy Waggoner, Danny Waggoner, Jack Waggoner, Steve Loveall and Commodore Shelton. Burial was in the Williams Church of Christ Cemetery, under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary.

BEDFORD MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOV. 22, 1901 IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE. I, an intimate friend of Mrs. Bundy take this method of testifying my love and appreciation of her who was called to depart from this world, Nov. 11, 1901. Kitty was born Oct. 8th, 1864, aged 37 years 1 month and three days; she was married to David Bundy Dec. 16, 1888, was the mother of five children, three are living and two dead. She had lingered for weeks, at times her sufferings were intense, but at last the struggle was over, and at early dawn on Monday morning her soul was released from its prison house of clay, and the gentle spirit was permitted to wing its way untrammeled to its spirit home. For 48 hours before the Angel of death relieved her of her sufferings she was almost to weak to talk but with earnest looks, and faltering gestures and pleading and soulful eyes, she seemed to beg the relief that no earthly hand could give. And only those that have passed through the same sad scene can realize the heartaches of her husband, her mother and children as they stood over her, and watched the cold clammy hands of death take away that which was so dear to them. But what a great consolation to the husband to know that she realized, and appreciated his kindness to her and in her last hours told him he was so good. His wife is gone – but not forgotten Never shall her memory fade. Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger, Round the grave where she is laid; Often from his heart will come a cry, Why, O why should my dear wife die? Then comes the answer so solemn and deep Your wife is not dead But only asleep. Kitty became a member of the Methodist church about 16 years ago, and there was no doubt but she was ready and willing to answer her call, and often expressed her desires to leave this world of suffering, and enter into eternal rest. On the afternoon of Nov. 13 a large concourse of relatives and friends gathered at the home on East 17th street to take a last sad and lingering look at the placid face of her, we had learned to love so well, and amid the great and deep lamentations and mourning, Bro. Hyde, with effort spoke the words of eternal hope to the heart-broken throng, after which loving hands conveyed the casket that held all that as mortal of dear Kitty to its last resting place, to await the resurrection morn. Weep not dear friends for joy shall come in the eternal morning and we shall all then look back even as our loved are now looking down upon us, and almost wonder why we ever wept at all. Respectfully MRS. CHAS. WOODY.

BEDFORD MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOV. 22, 1901 Bloomfield, Ind., Nov. 16. – John Miller, the oldest resident of Greene county, died in this city Saturday at the advanced age of ninety-four years and seven months. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1806, moved to Ohio in 1831, and to this county in 1850, where he has resided ever since. Until the past few months he has enjoyed almost perfect health, and until recently has been able to do a great deal of work. He has a son living aged seventy-four years, and leaves a widow only a few years his junior. He was the father of nine children, seven of whom are still living and residents of this county. His direct descendants number 220, 7 children, 45 grandchildren, 139 great grandchildren and 29 great-great-grandchildren. He was familiarly known all over the county as "Uncle Johnny."

BEDFORD MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOV. 22, 1901 A telegram was received Saturday by Mrs. William Embree and William Bass, from Vernon, Illinois, bearing the sad news that the home of their brother, Charles Bass, of that place, had burned down during the latter part of Thursday night, and that two of his children were burned to death, and his wife and another child were so badly burned that they had since died. Mr. Bass left that morning for Vernon, Ills., as soon as he received the message, and Mrs. Embree will leave tonight for Flora, Ills., where the funeral of the mother and her three children occurred Saturday they having formerly live in that city, which was the home of Mrs. Bass before her marriage. The unfortunate man who has been so suddenly bereft of his entire family with the exception of one child who escaped, was born and reared in this county, was a son of John Bass, deceased, who was one of Lawrence county's best farmers before his death, and has many relatives and friends in this and Marion township who deeply sympathize with him in his almost unbearable calamity.

BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOV. 22, 1901 OBITUARY Died – At Jasper, Ind., Thursday, Oct. 31, 1901, at 12:30 o'clock p.m., of typhoid fever Leland Standford Southerland, son of E. F. and M. Sutherland, aged 10 years, 7 months and 26 days. Little Leland was born at Mitchell, Indiana, Thursday, March 5, 1891, and was the youngest child of the family. He was never of robust physical development, but was of remarkable activity and energy, and was possessed of extraordinary mental capabilities for one of so tender an age. He was a supremely happy child, a model of manliness, excellence and purity, and lived in radiant sunshine from the cradle to the grave. His affection for his parents, brothers, relatives, playmates, friends and pets knew no bounds and seemed as illimitable as space itself. His tender loving heart went out with a broad sweep of sympathy for everything that was good, grand and noble. He knew no enemy for he was not envious, but peaceful, quiet, courteous and kind-hearted. He was of precocious intellectual development and an ardent lover of and close student of nature. His fondest pleasures were to revel in the refreshing breezes of the forest shades, to watch the parting waters of babbling brooks, to drink from refreshing springs, to listen to singing birds, and to admire blooming flowers. He had collected a select little library of his own of about sixty choice books, and in these he read how to experiment in nature, and became a little scientist in sprouting seeds and in growing and developing plants. The highest and serenest earth spots were thus his choice play-places, and the blooming flowers and singing birds his fit companions. He played in matchless happiness and retired at night in harmonious contentment. He always asked his papa "to tuck him in his little bed," and then asked his mamma "to give him his last six kisses" for the day. Then he slept in confidence and love and awoke in the morning cheerful and happy for a new day. In the nature of his life he was the embodiment of Christ on earth. He was a faithful little worker in the Enworth League, the Christian Endeavor and the Sunday School. He loved such associations, the sentiment of the Bible, and the sweet music. He loved his pastor dearly, and was always in his place at church to hear him preach. His seat in these places is now vacant. We cast our eyes about to see his visible form, but he is not there. Today he knows a happier, sweeter service in Heaven than earth could ever afford. He has experienced the richness of that Celestial City, and is now rocked in the arms of his dear Savior. His sickness was thought to be of a light character until the last week, when he grew seriously worse and sank into unconsciousness and convulsions, despite all that loving hands and medical skill could do for him. Through the vigils of that long, last half day the little sufferer, surrounded by relatives, teachers and dearest friends, fought valiantly for his life, but at length the last struggle came, the bright eyes closed, the head sank back upon the pillow, death conquered, and little Leland's spirit winged the rapid flight heavenward. Just before death the rite of baptism was administered unto him by Rev. F. L. Priest, of the M. E. church. Beautiful and touching funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at the family residence, when his little schoolmates sweetly sang "Looking This Way." The little corpse was buried in beautiful and costly floral offerings, the last tributes of love of the teachers and pupils of the Jasper public schools, and of his numerous friends, young and old. On Saturday morning the public schools in a body escorted the remains to the depot whence they were transmitted to Bedford, Ind., for interment. On Sunday afternoon, at the residence of Mrs. A. J. Pearson, grandmother of the deceased, solemnly impressive funeral services were held amidst multiplied scores of floral offerings of exquisite beauty and design. Rev. F. L. Priest again conducted the services, and a select quartette of trained voices furnished the sweetly sacred music. Then little Leland's body was laid away to rest in a most beautiful spot near the very center of lovely Green Hill cemetery, there to peacefully sleep till the final Judgment Day. The tender Shepherd has taken him from the outer cold into the warmth and light of the upper fold. He loved the singing here but how much more will be enjoy the songs of Heaven. While we look up through our tears we can see the little traveler led by the angels to the gentle Saviour, and the choirs of Heaven tune their songs anew to Him that said, "Suffer the little children to come unto Me and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." Farewell, Leland! Fare thee well! The places of earth shall know thee no more! A place at the table is vacant, and the little bed is without its occupant! Even the desk at school is grievously sorrowful in black and white! The pillow now lacks the downy softness in the shadow of the night! Thy playthings, little toys, and thine habiliments are safely closeted and seem distressed for want of a company! The body sleeps peacefully, undisturbed in the silent grave, but triumphant over all, thy perfect spirit has flown heavenward, and is safely housed with the spotless throngs within the portals of the happy New Jerusalem!

BEDFORD MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOV. 22, 1901 DEATH OF MRS. TAYLOR BYERS. Mrs. Taylor Byers died at her home on North L street, Monday at 4:33, of typhoid fever. Funeral took place Tuesday at the Lowder graveyard, near Springville. Services conducted by Elder Qincy Short.

BEDFORD MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOV. 22, 1901 R. C. Stone, the tailor, went to Bloomfield Tuesday to attend the funeral of his cousin, Lawson Graves, who died there Monday.

BEDFORD MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOV. 22, 1901 William Cromer, while cutting timber on his farm south of Salem, on Monday, was killed by the limb of a falling tree which struck him, crushing his skull and breaking a leg. He was 35 years old, and left a widow and four children.

BEDFORD MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOV. 15, 1901 Estate of George Canner Medora, Ind., Nov. 9, 1901. Bedford MAIL: - George Canner, the old soldier who died here last Monday, is thought to have a half-brother in this country somewhere. In thinking over the matter it occurs to me that there is a John Canner living west of Bedford a few miles who may be the brother in question. George Canner was a German, 64-years of age, a Civil War veteran, and leaves an estate worth from $2,000 to $4,000, including a farm of 177 acres of land. Canner was getting a pension of $24 per month and has a bank account of several hundred dollars. The John Canner, living near Bedford, is a German also, and may be the relative in question. John Allman has charge of Canner's land. He says Canner has often spoken of having a half-brother, but no other relatives in this country. His half brother, if he can be found, will probably fall heir to the estate. George Canner had no family, was never married and dropped dead suddenly of heart failure last Monday. He had walked 5 miles to this place to have his pension voucher filled out.

BEDFORD MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOV. 15, 1901 MITCHELL TOUGH KILLED Willis Holler Knocked Out In Shube Burton's Saloon Tuesday Night. Willis Holler, a Mitchell bad man who had served two or three terms in the penitentiary, got his quietus Tuesday night. Our information is that Holler was on a big drunk and obstreperous. He was in Shube Burton's saloon about midnight, and soon afterward was taken home unconscious, dying about 4 o'clock next morning. One report is that Holler was struck on the head with a billiard cue or a billy by the proprietor of the saloon, but some doubt was raised on that point next afternoon. It is even claimed that he died from too much whisky perhaps on the theory that Mitchell whisky is more potent than a club. Prosecutor Zaring and Coroner Voyles were investigation Wednesday afternoon. ****** MYSTERY ABOUT HOLLER Supposed To Have Died From Skull Fracture Received Tuesday Forenoon. Coroner Voyles held an inquest Wednesday at Mitchell, on the body of Willis Holler, who died at his home there at 4 o'clock that morning under suspicious circumstances. Dr. Byrne made a post mortem examination in the presence of the Coroner. There was no outside wound whatever visible on Holler, except a small bump on the back part of the head, the scalp being uninjured; but when the skull was laid bare a fracture or crack was found running around a space on one side of the head about four by four and a half inches. The doctor who made the post mortem has not reported to the Coroner, and until he does the Coroner will not make a verdict, but there is but little doubt that the fracture caused Holler's death, and that Dr. Byrne and Coroner Voyles will so find. As to how the fracture was received is a difficult matter to determine. Holler was drunk Tuesday forenoon about 8 o'clock and creating a disturbance in Shube Burton's saloon, was shoved out the door. He fell on his hands and knees on the walk, but soon got up and reentered the place, falling immediately afterward with his head out the door but his body inside. Whether he fell from the effects of a blow could not be learned by the Coroner. After he had laid in the doorway for some time he was pulled inside and the door closed, and after he was taken to the back room of the saloon, where he remained till the fore part of Tuesday night, when he was taken home by five or six men who were examined by the coroner, but did not throw much light on the matter. The fact that Holler was exceedingly drunk and liable to fall in such a way as to injure himself, and that there was no external wound on the head, leaves room for doubt as to whether he was stuck by any one. *************** FRIDAY, NOV. 22, 1901 The circumstances connected with the life, death and burial of Willis Hollers were such as might put a civilized community to shame. He was buried as a pauper, not even his brother assisting in the funeral arrangements. No funeral services whatever were conducted; no song were sung; no prayer was offered. None of those with whom he had daily associated followed him to the grave. – Mitchell Commercial.

BEDFORD MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOV. 8, 1901 Mrs. Geo. Byers, of 19th street who died last Friday, was buried Sunday at Beech Grove. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. S. Hyde. *********** FRIDAY, NOV. 15, 1901 IN MEMORY OF MRS. MARY E. BYERS. Mary E. Byers was born in Daviess county, Indiana November 16th, 1863. She was the youngest of eight children of Benjamin P. and Desty Herron Phipps, all of whom except the mother have preceded her to that other land. She was married September 16th, 1883, to George L. Byers. To this union were added six children, who, with their father, survive her. They are Ethel, Alice, Everett, Paul, Thelma and nine-months old Gladys, to whom the mother gave her devoted attention a half-hour before the spirit left her. The greater part of her life was spent in and near Bedford. While the family were residing in Ft. Wayne, early in 1890, Mrs. Byers united with the Wayne St. Methodist Episcopal Church, and was a regular and devout attendant upon its services. As the cares and duties of wife and mother became greater, she was often deprived of attendance at divine worship but retained her faith in the loving Jesus and sent her little ones to Sunday school and trained them in right paths. It is noteworthy that her life was pure and good as a girl; that she was a loving, obedient daughter; that her virtues as a wife and mother were legion and that she was the central spirit of a loving, devoted, and beautiful home life. Her devotion to her own and her happy, unselfish spirit in all the paths of her life can be cherished by her friends and especially by her bereft family as an example worthy of emulation. The home which is now so stricken was very happy under her as the guiding spirit and the chair she has left vacant, while a sorrow, can not be else than a reminder of the devotion of the wife and mother and the gentleness and sweetness of her Christian character. Her loved ones can recall nothing but happiness while she was among them. Her children were her constant care; their guidance by percept and example was uppermost in her mind. No labor or self-denial was too great. That great wondrous, uplifting mother's love which we cannot explain or describe was bountifully bestowed and beautifully received. She departed this life early in the morning of Friday, November 1st, 1901, and her spirit rests with Him who gave it. "Rest now for the tired hand, Rest for the anxious brow; Rest for the weary feet, Rest from all labor now." CARD OF THANKS We take this method of extending our thanks to our neighbors and friends for their many kind acts and assistance rendered during the sickness and death of our dear wife and mother. May each of your paths through life be brighter for having done what the scriptures tell us, "bear ye one another's burdens." Respectfully, GEO. L. BYERS AND CHILDREN. NOTE: Mary E. Byers: 16 Nov 1863 - 1 Nov. 1901. Burial at Beech Grove Cemetery, Bedford, Ind.

BEDFORD MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOV. 8, 1901 A ten year old daughter of John Woodruff died Friday, from an abscess of the lung, caused by a broken rib received in a rough play or scuffle at school. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at 2:30, from the First M. E. church. B. F. Millican Monday paid Mrs. Ella Johnson $240, the amount of the policy held in the Prudential Ins. Co. on the life of her daughter, who died last week, from the effects of an accident received at school. NOTE: Lizzie Woodruff: 27 Oct 1891 – 1 Nov 1901. Burial at Beech Grove Cemetery, Bedford, Ind.

BEDFORD MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOV. 8, 1901 Adalgo Hixon, formerly of this city, died at Bluffton Wednesday of an abscess in his brain. He was about 27 years of age, and worked at the Heading Factory for a time, and was afterward at Limestone, leaving there for Bluffton about two years ago. He had been ill but a few days. Harry Neff visited him some two weeks ago, and he was just beginning to complain of the trouble them.

BEDFORD MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOV. 8, 1901 An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rice, of west 11th street, died Thursday morning, and will be buried this afternoon, at Beech Grove cemetery.

BEDFORD MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOV. 8, 1901 CHOKED ON GRAIN OF CORN. The four year old son of Maryland Redyard, of Silverville, was choked to death by a grain of corn which lodged in his throat, Monday. Funeral Tuesday afternoon, at Silverville. NOTE: Rutho Meyrlin Redyard: 15 Oct 1897 – 4 Nov 1901. Son of V. E. & M. A. Burial at Silverville First Baptist Cemetery, Indian Creek Twp.