BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1902 Washington, Ind., May 12. – William Bemis was killed this morning while plowing in his garden at Jasonville. The horse became frightened, and in trying to quiet the animal Bemis became entangled in the harness. He fell to the ground and the horse stepped on his breast, crushing it and causing instant death.