BEDFORD DEMOCRAT
BEDFORD, INDIANA
FRIDAY, AUG. 19, 1898
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
Jimmie Riley Shot in the Head by His Friend.
Who Didn't Know the Gun He Had Was Loaded.
Another case of "didn't know it was loaded," resulted in the death of
Jimmie Riley, a stone cutter, Saturday afternoon.
For some time Riley had been keeping company with Miss Cora Davis, who
lives with her sister, Mrs. Rutlege, in the north of town. She has a
brother, Frank Davis, about 16 years of age, who came here from
Lafayette, a short time ago and he and Jimmie were excellent friends.
Saturday afternoon about 4 o'clock Jimmie called at the Rutlege home to
see Miss Davis and while there he and Frank arranged to go out for a
little hunt. The three were joking as young people will, when the Davis
boy with some joking remark pointed his gun (which he had got for the
hunt) at Jimmie, not knowing it was loaded, and it went off, the charge
striking Riley in the neck and side of the head, cutting his jugular
vein. He fell to the floor and expired in a few minutes without uttering
a word. At the time the shooting occurred Jimmie was standing about the
center of the room. Frank in the door leading into another room and Miss
Cora was sitting on one side of the room. When the brother and sister
realized what a dreadful accident had happened they were paralyzed with
horror and fright for a second or two, but quickly realizing that if
assistance was to be of any use it must come at once, they called for
help and sent word to Jimmie's mother, but before she could reach the
house he was dead.
The coroner was called and after viewing the remains they were taken to
the home of his mother near the water tower and prepared for burial. The
funeral took place form Mrs. Riley's residence Sunday afternoon and was
conducted by Rev. C. W. Chadwick, of the Baptist church. The interment
was at Beech Grove.
Since the shooting Frank Davis has been in such a state of nervousness
and regret over the killing of his friend that it is feared his mind may
become unbalanced. His grief and anguish are pitiful. The blow fell
heavily upon the mother, too, who buried another son only a year or two
ago.
There is scarcely anyone in town who has lived here for five or six
years, who did not know Jim. When as a boy he earned a living as a
bootblack he was a familiar figure on the streets, but as he grew to
manhood he learned the stone cutters' trade and was not so generally
known as when he was a boy. All who knew him speak of him only in terms
of praise. Considering his opportunities he lived well his part in life
and had more to his credit than perhaps most boys similarly situated
would have had. He was about 25 years of age. In his death everyone
will sympathize with the bereaved mother, whose cross is heavy, and also
with the young man who unintentionally killed his friend with whom he
would doubtless willingly exchange places.
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Resolutions of Respect.
Whereas, it has pleased the all wise Creator to take from our midst our
dearly beloved brother, James Riley, in this sad bereavement the S. of
V., Camp No. 2, Ind. Div. U. S. A., has lost an efficient brother.
Resolved. That we Sons of Veterans extend our sympathy to the bereaved
family, and that the Charter be draped in mourning for 30 days, and that
a copy of these resolutions be spread on our minutes, and a copy be
furnished to the family of our deceased brother.
ALVIN A. RUSSELL,
JOHN CHAMBERS,
GAYLORD CRIDER,
Committee.
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BEDFORD, INDIANA
FRIDAY, AUG. 19, 1898
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
Jimmie Riley Shot in the Head by His Friend.
Who Didn't Know the Gun He Had Was Loaded.
Another case of "didn't know it was loaded," resulted in the death of
Jimmie Riley, a stone cutter, Saturday afternoon.
For some time Riley had been keeping company with Miss Cora Davis, who
lives with her sister, Mrs. Rutlege, in the north of town. She has a
brother, Frank Davis, about 16 years of age, who came here from
Lafayette, a short time ago and he and Jimmie were excellent friends.
Saturday afternoon about 4 o'clock Jimmie called at the Rutlege home to
see Miss Davis and while there he and Frank arranged to go out for a
little hunt. The three were joking as young people will, when the Davis
boy with some joking remark pointed his gun (which he had got for the
hunt) at Jimmie, not knowing it was loaded, and it went off, the charge
striking Riley in the neck and side of the head, cutting his jugular
vein. He fell to the floor and expired in a few minutes without uttering
a word. At the time the shooting occurred Jimmie was standing about the
center of the room. Frank in the door leading into another room and Miss
Cora was sitting on one side of the room. When the brother and sister
realized what a dreadful accident had happened they were paralyzed with
horror and fright for a second or two, but quickly realizing that if
assistance was to be of any use it must come at once, they called for
help and sent word to Jimmie's mother, but before she could reach the
house he was dead.
The coroner was called and after viewing the remains they were taken to
the home of his mother near the water tower and prepared for burial. The
funeral took place form Mrs. Riley's residence Sunday afternoon and was
conducted by Rev. C. W. Chadwick, of the Baptist church. The interment
was at Beech Grove.
Since the shooting Frank Davis has been in such a state of nervousness
and regret over the killing of his friend that it is feared his mind may
become unbalanced. His grief and anguish are pitiful. The blow fell
heavily upon the mother, too, who buried another son only a year or two
ago.
There is scarcely anyone in town who has lived here for five or six
years, who did not know Jim. When as a boy he earned a living as a
bootblack he was a familiar figure on the streets, but as he grew to
manhood he learned the stone cutters' trade and was not so generally
known as when he was a boy. All who knew him speak of him only in terms
of praise. Considering his opportunities he lived well his part in life
and had more to his credit than perhaps most boys similarly situated
would have had. He was about 25 years of age. In his death everyone
will sympathize with the bereaved mother, whose cross is heavy, and also
with the young man who unintentionally killed his friend with whom he
would doubtless willingly exchange places.
***********************
Resolutions of Respect.
Whereas, it has pleased the all wise Creator to take from our midst our
dearly beloved brother, James Riley, in this sad bereavement the S. of
V., Camp No. 2, Ind. Div. U. S. A., has lost an efficient brother.
Resolved. That we Sons of Veterans extend our sympathy to the bereaved
family, and that the Charter be draped in mourning for 30 days, and that
a copy of these resolutions be spread on our minutes, and a copy be
furnished to the family of our deceased brother.
ALVIN A. RUSSELL,
JOHN CHAMBERS,
GAYLORD CRIDER,
Committee.
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BEDFORD DEMOCRAT
BEDFORD, INDIANA
FRIDAY, AUG. 19, 1898
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
Jimmie Riley Shot in the Head by His Friend.
Who Didn't Know the Gun He Had Was Loaded.
Another case of "didn't know it was loaded," resulted in the death of
Jimmie Riley, a stone cutter, Saturday afternoon.
For some time Riley had been keeping company with Miss Cora Davis, who
lives with her sister, Mrs. Rutlege, in the north of town. She has a
brother, Frank Davis, about 16 years of age, who came here from
Lafayette, a short time ago and he and Jimmie were excellent friends.
Saturday afternoon about 4 o'clock Jimmie called at the Rutlege home to
see Miss Davis and while there he and Frank arranged to go out for a
little hunt. The three were joking as young people will, when the Davis
boy with some joking remark pointed his gun (which he had got for the
hunt) at Jimmie, not knowing it was loaded, and it went off, the charge
striking Riley in the neck and side of the head, cutting his jugular
vein. He fell to the floor and expired in a few minutes without uttering
a word. At the time the shooting occurred Jimmie was standing about the
center of the room. Frank in the door leading into another room and Miss
Cora was sitting on one side of the room. When the brother and sister
realized what a dreadful accident had happened they were paralyzed with
horror and fright for a second or two, but quickly realizing that if
assistance was to be of any use it must come at once, they called for
help and sent word to Jimmie's mother, but before she could reach the
house he was dead.
The coroner was called and after viewing the remains they were taken to
the home of his mother near the water tower and prepared for burial. The
funeral took place form Mrs. Riley's residence Sunday afternoon and was
conducted by Rev. C. W. Chadwick, of the Baptist church. The interment
was at Beech Grove.
Since the shooting Frank Davis has been in such a state of nervousness
and regret over the killing of his friend that it is feared his mind may
become unbalanced. His grief and anguish are pitiful. The blow fell
heavily upon the mother, too, who buried another son only a year or two
ago.
There is scarcely anyone in town who has lived here for five or six
years, who did not know Jim. When as a boy he earned a living as a
bootblack he was a familiar figure on the streets, but as he grew to
manhood he learned the stone cutters' trade and was not so generally
known as when he was a boy. All who knew him speak of him only in terms
of praise. Considering his opportunities he lived well his part in life
and had more to his credit than perhaps most boys similarly situated
would have had. He was about 25 years of age. In his death everyone
will sympathize with the bereaved mother, whose cross is heavy, and also
with the young man who unintentionally killed his friend with whom he
would doubtless willingly exchange places.
***********************
Resolutions of Respect.
Whereas, it has pleased the all wise Creator to take from our midst our
dearly beloved brother, James Riley, in this sad bereavement the S. of
V., Camp No. 2, Ind. Div. U. S. A., has lost an efficient brother.
Resolved. That we Sons of Veterans extend our sympathy to the bereaved
family, and that the Charter be draped in mourning for 30 days, and that
a copy of these resolutions be spread on our minutes, and a copy be
furnished to the family of our deceased brother.
ALVIN A. RUSSELL,
JOHN CHAMBERS,
GAYLORD CRIDER,
Committee.
rootsweb
BEDFORD, INDIANA
FRIDAY, AUG. 19, 1898
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
Jimmie Riley Shot in the Head by His Friend.
Who Didn't Know the Gun He Had Was Loaded.
Another case of "didn't know it was loaded," resulted in the death of
Jimmie Riley, a stone cutter, Saturday afternoon.
For some time Riley had been keeping company with Miss Cora Davis, who
lives with her sister, Mrs. Rutlege, in the north of town. She has a
brother, Frank Davis, about 16 years of age, who came here from
Lafayette, a short time ago and he and Jimmie were excellent friends.
Saturday afternoon about 4 o'clock Jimmie called at the Rutlege home to
see Miss Davis and while there he and Frank arranged to go out for a
little hunt. The three were joking as young people will, when the Davis
boy with some joking remark pointed his gun (which he had got for the
hunt) at Jimmie, not knowing it was loaded, and it went off, the charge
striking Riley in the neck and side of the head, cutting his jugular
vein. He fell to the floor and expired in a few minutes without uttering
a word. At the time the shooting occurred Jimmie was standing about the
center of the room. Frank in the door leading into another room and Miss
Cora was sitting on one side of the room. When the brother and sister
realized what a dreadful accident had happened they were paralyzed with
horror and fright for a second or two, but quickly realizing that if
assistance was to be of any use it must come at once, they called for
help and sent word to Jimmie's mother, but before she could reach the
house he was dead.
The coroner was called and after viewing the remains they were taken to
the home of his mother near the water tower and prepared for burial. The
funeral took place form Mrs. Riley's residence Sunday afternoon and was
conducted by Rev. C. W. Chadwick, of the Baptist church. The interment
was at Beech Grove.
Since the shooting Frank Davis has been in such a state of nervousness
and regret over the killing of his friend that it is feared his mind may
become unbalanced. His grief and anguish are pitiful. The blow fell
heavily upon the mother, too, who buried another son only a year or two
ago.
There is scarcely anyone in town who has lived here for five or six
years, who did not know Jim. When as a boy he earned a living as a
bootblack he was a familiar figure on the streets, but as he grew to
manhood he learned the stone cutters' trade and was not so generally
known as when he was a boy. All who knew him speak of him only in terms
of praise. Considering his opportunities he lived well his part in life
and had more to his credit than perhaps most boys similarly situated
would have had. He was about 25 years of age. In his death everyone
will sympathize with the bereaved mother, whose cross is heavy, and also
with the young man who unintentionally killed his friend with whom he
would doubtless willingly exchange places.
***********************
Resolutions of Respect.
Whereas, it has pleased the all wise Creator to take from our midst our
dearly beloved brother, James Riley, in this sad bereavement the S. of
V., Camp No. 2, Ind. Div. U. S. A., has lost an efficient brother.
Resolved. That we Sons of Veterans extend our sympathy to the bereaved
family, and that the Charter be draped in mourning for 30 days, and that
a copy of these resolutions be spread on our minutes, and a copy be
furnished to the family of our deceased brother.
ALVIN A. RUSSELL,
JOHN CHAMBERS,
GAYLORD CRIDER,
Committee.
rootsweb
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