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Winfield, Kansas

Paul Bedilion and Thomas Morgan

Windfield Daily Courier articles about the drowning of Paul and Thomas in January 1891. A monument in honor of Thomas was funded by donations from the Winfield community. Thomas gave his life to try and save Paul's life.

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Winfield Daily Courier, Winfield, Kansas USA
This article describes the unfortunate accidental drowning of Paul and Thomas. Paul fell through the ice while skating and Thomas along with other…
Winfield Daily Courier, Winfield, Kansas USA
This article recounts the heroism of Thomas Morgan who tried to save his friend, Paul Bedilion, after he fell through the ice while ice skating in…
Winfield Daily Courier, Winfield, Kansas USA
This article recounts the heroism of Thomas Morgan who tried to save his friend, Paul Bedilion, after he fell through the ice while ice skating in…
Winfield Daily Courier, Winfield, Kansas USA
The articles in the Winfield Daily Courier in January and February of 1891 describe the funds that were raised to make a monument in the memory of…

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