Shelby  County  Indiana
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Beckner

The  Rushville  Republican
Rush County, Indiana
October 14, 1898
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Palmer - Beckner  Wedding.
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          The marriage of  Mr. Will Palmer,  of this city, to  Miss L. Willa Beckner,  daughter of  William Beckner  and wife, took place at the bride's home, in Arlington, last Tuesday night, at seven o'clock, in the presence of over one hundred invited guests.  The bride was dressed in a gray colored dress, trimmed in white, and carried a bouquet of roses.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. M. Gard, of Knightstown.  They received several handsome and useful presents.  The young couple arrived in this city on Wednesday and have begun housekeeping on East Tenth street, where their home was already furnished.  The groom is a well-known young man of this city, and many friends wish him and his bride a happy life.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Shelby  Republican
Thursday, March 2, 1893
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SERIOUS  CHARGES.
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Preferred Against Charles Beckner,
of This City.
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          Friday morning there came to light a first-class sensation that has been kept on the quiet for quite a while.  Miss Mary Bassey is aged between fifteen and sixteen years and resides with her father, George Bassey, in Hobanville, just north of this city.  They young lady came into town Friday morning and before  Squire David Louden filed an affidavit to the effect that  Charles Beckner was the father of her unborn babe.   Mr. Beckner is a partner in the firm of Pollock & Beckner, contractors and builders, with an office on South Vine street.  He was placed under arrest by Constable Memory Phillips and brought before the Esquire who fixed his bond at $300, which he gave, with  McGavin G. Murdoch as surety.  Mr. Beckner is about 28 years of age, married and has a family.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

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