BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1899 Volney Beavers, a young man aged 20 years was accidentally killed while hunting Friday afternoon near his home eight miles east of the city. He fell down and the gun striking some obstruction was discharged, the contents taking effect in a vital spot, the young man dying a few minutes later in terrible agony. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Beavers and was a respected young man of his neighborhood. The funeral took place Saturday at 2 o'clock the burial taking place at the Fairview cemetery.