The Way It Was

100 years ago:

Woman jumps into well

From H.E. Carpenter, of Sheldon, who was in Nevada, the Mail learned of the attempt of Mrs. Oliver Hatton to commit suicide at her home in Sheldon early Saturday morning. Hatton, who is about 55 years of age and a well-known and highly respected lady, attempted to end her life by drowning; but fortunately she was found in time to save her life.

When her children got up they missed their mother and began a search which terminated by the finding of their mother in a well near the house.

Assistance was called and Hatton was taken from the well. At that time she was unconscious.

75 years ago:

More 'Jake' cases reported at Wichita

WICHITA, Kan. -- Nine women members of an exclusive bridge club are ill following a bridge luncheon at the home of one of its members where spiked punch was served.

Three of the women are said to be paralyzed and in a helpless condition.

Three others are in bed and have lost the use of their legs and three others are able to be up and move about with the aid of crutches.

50 years ago:

Williams pleads guilty in death of Nevada soldier

CAMP CHAFFEE, Ark. -- Pfc. Polk Williams, 23, of St. Louis, pleaded guilty Friday to being an accessory after the fact in a hit-and-run accident April 13 in which Pfc. Wesley E. Breeding, 23, Nevada, was killed.

He was sentenced to three months hard labor plus forfeiture of $39.58 per month in pay.

Upon reviewing the court martial decision, Col. Orville D. Lysaught reduced the sentence to two months confinement, one month hard labor and forfeiture of $39.

All but the one month hard labor was suspended.