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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1902

Page

2

Sherrick and Hill Nominated in Republican State Convention

The Orleans Herald notes Sherrick won the Auditor of State nomination on the third ballot and Hill secured the Treasurer of State nomination on the second ballot. Laughlin and supporters withdrew, concluding that spending over 2000 for a nonpaying office would not yield honest returns. Cyrus B. Davis was bruised and sprained Saturday night after a fall from the 8 I train at Bee Hunter junction. the impact was painful but not serious.

Sherrick Hill Laughlin Orleans Herald Cyrus B. Davis Bee Hunter Junction Liston

Sock Social Draws Huge Turnout at First Christian Church

The Ladies Aid held a sock social in the church parlors drawing eight hundred to one thousand guests. Attendees paired socks to match outfits, paid dues placed in the tiny sock, then enjoyed ice cream and cake. Net proceeds reach 86.25 with 75.00 to be applied to church debt.

First Christian Church Rce Aid

First Campaign of the Twentieth Century Speech

Albert J. Beveridge, as permanent chairman at the Indiana Republican state convention in Indianapolis, heralds the first convention of the 20th century, extolling American progress, industrial unity, and the need for conservative support of trusts and expansion while praising McKinley and Roosevelt and urging forward national unity.

America Indianapolis Albert J. Beveridge Madison Republic Jefferson Louisiana Quincy Massachusetts Congress Mississippi Ays Republican Party Lincoln William McKinley Washington McKinley Mariner Theodore Roosevelt United States Felow Repblican Party Vetera

Young National League pitchers show strength in spring games

The Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune notes promising early showings from Iberg and Felix of the Phillies, Wicker and Yerkes of St. Louis, Winham of Brooklyn, St. Vrain of Chicago, and New York’s rising youth. It cautions that early success may fade as bats warm up.

Iberg Felix Phillies Wicker Yerkes St. Louis Nationals Winham Brooklyn St. Vrain Chicago Reds New York Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune

Fish dynamiting reported along White River south of town

reports describe dynamiting of fish along the White River south of town. Harry Thomas a Bell Telephone lineman returned yesterday from a trip to Paoli and French Lick.

White River Harry Thomas Bell Telephone Company Paoli French Lick

Ringling Bros Units Demand Heavy Daily Provisions

Ringling Bros employs over a thousand people including men women and children. The company requires daily 900 pounds of bread 1000 pounds of meat 420 gallons of coffee and all other provisions in proportion. Also 10 tons of hay 300 bushels of oats and 25 bushels of corn for the horses must be secured daily in the exhibition city.

Ringling Bros

Brownstown Resident James M Henderson Dies at Home

James M. Henderson of Brownstown died Tuesday night at his father’s residence three miles east of Leasville. He leaves a widow and a sister of McHenry Owen. Henderson served as Brownstown postmaster 1898 to 1897 and held offices in Cedar Ridge No.161 Masons and Brownstown Knights of Pythias. He was a Baptist and his funeral was held at Brownstown Presbyterian church, conducted by the two orders he served with zeal.

James M. Henderson Brownstown Robert M. Henderson Leasville McHenry Owen Cedar Ridge Masons Leesville Knights of Pythias

Howard McKinney Drives U S Express Wagon

The Monon plans a special Cedar Lake drive this season and Cedar Lake fishing gains as seining removes most aquatic game. The company will invest heavily in the park and hotel with lower rates to boost Indianapolis area fishing parties and business.

Cedar Lake Andiang Indianapolis

Local Notes and Visits Across Pleasant Run Area

Birth announced for Elmer Pace’s daughter. Berry Day and Pleasant Run residents visit Isaac Day. Mrs Harvey and children spend Sunday with Maul Ridge relatives. Daniel Jones and Ben Jones visit John W. Jones in Mitchellsburg. Saisha Johnson ill at son Matt Harrison’s home. Ezra Kern active in Silverville business. William Evans visits Triplettton for fruit tree orders. Sarah Blackwell visits Maul Ridge. Rev Harry Accam of Bedford to preach.

Elmer Pace Berry Day Pleasant Run Isaac Day Jake Harvey Maul Ridge Daniel Ben Jones Mitchellsburg Kentucky John W. Jones Saisha Johnson Matt Harrison Ezra Kern Silverville William Evans Tripleton Sarah Blackwell Harry Accam Bedford

Local social notes from Greene and Bedford areas

A roundup of visits and illnesses among residents including Clay Holmes and family, Mrs. Rhoda Cole, Robert Cromwell, Lillie Busenourg, Charley McKee, Cary Beyers, Sidney Martindale, John Beyers, Joseph Parkey, Mrs. Rodger Peterson, Fannie Armstrong, Ida Beyers, Henry Parker, Mabell Pancett, Georg Beyers, Clara Beyers, Dave Brock, Quincy Rainbolt, Dr Culmer, Dennis Armstrong, Joe Melter, W A Keithley, George Armstrong, and a Monon tracks accident involving a mower and buggy shaft. The report notes health changes, travel through Greene county and Bedford city, plus a serious illness in Rhode Island.

Clay Holmes Rhoda Cole Hobbieville Robert Cromwell Oolitic C. Rainbolt Lillie Busenourg Charley McKee Cary Beyers Greene County Avoca Sidney Martindale John Beyers Rolla Joseph Parkey Rodger Peterson James Graves Lora Faucett Minia Rainbolt Fannie Armstrong Lowder Burgess Rhode‘Island Gladys Parker Shirley Armstrong Ida Beyers Henry Parkers Mabell Pancett Bloomfield Georg Beyers Clara Beyers Dave Brock Quincy Rainbolt Culmer Springville Dennis Armstrong Bedford

Barred Rooster Hatchery Ad From Bedford Hardware

A brief classified note requests pure bred stock hatching service. Leave orders at the Bedford Hardware Co. store for Frank Bailey.

Riymonth Bedford Hardware Co Frank Bailey

Local residents visit families and attend events

Nell and Jo Short visit aunt Mrs Jennie Pearson last Wednesday. Mrs Luther Lowe and daughter visit Worthington Friday. Dr George Selby visits his mother at home. Mrs Laura Cul mer and Irma attend a measuring party in Springville Saturday night. Several Fires cause fence and timber losses after a windy Tuesday.

Nell Jo Short Jennie Pearson Luther Lowe Worthington Francis Kern Bedford Pearson Paul Short George Selby Laura Culmer Irma Springville Frank Stannard Mabel Wells Ermah Kern Curtis Kern Quincy Short Herbert Vantyle Nellie Short Walter Wells Mabel Little Everett Turpin Wm. Culmer M. Kern

Center of the Earth community notes and obituaries

Florence Freeman of Jonesboro visited Mabel Faucett on Sunday. Attendance reported at the South Union basketball meeting. Jim McDowell and wife from Limestone visited Joseph Armstrong. Trustee Jackson is enumerating the rising generation. Bayard Walker family visited KE Walker. Perry Township assessor Charlie Giles made his annual trip through the area. Zack Johnson and families visited Theodore Davis. Morton Beyers now walks lame after a horse kick. J B Louder’s death saddens neighbors. family receives sympathy.

Florence Freeman Jonesboro Mabel Faucett Jessie Davis Mabel Wells Charlie Zike Fred Johnston South Union Jim McDowell Limestone Joseph Armstrong Jackson Bayard Walker F. Walker Perry Township Charlie

Local Notes From Pinhook Farmers and Town Folk

Farmers have mostly finished sowing oats. Frank Batman works for J. O. Brooking this week. Mrs. Joel Crawford and daughters Onie and Lillie visited Mrs. Haws Tuesday. Mrs. Fountain of Michell visits James and Mrs. Doddson. R. N. Dixor is ill. Henry Brooking visited J. C. Brooking. Gertie Ingle visited home folks. Mrs. Mansel Guthrie of near Tunnelton visited the Dodsons. Thos. Alien improves. Robert Brooking and Homer went to Ft Ritner on business. W. H. Crawford and Squire Dixon bought new organs. E. Haws passed through town Friday. Aaron Mitchell went to Bedford on business. Mrs. AD Guthrie and son Mitchell visited Friday seeking a brick layer. Brooking’s went to Bedford on business. Jack Dix bought a new buggy. Mr. Hardley of Kurtz sought agents. Am bros e Crawford family were visiting J. C. Brooking. Weaver family of Hedford visited J. L. Crawford. Dell Kern called on Robt Brooking. Jessie Mathis visited Gertie Ingle. Homer Brooking left for Bedford. Mrs. R. N. Dixon on sick list. H. W. Crawford visited J. L. Crawford. Robert Brooking bought a fine horse from John Linn. Local young people seen on the streets. Mrs. Jane Root and Mrs. Woodsmall visited Leonard Crawford.

Frank Batman J. O. Brooking Joel Crawford Onie Lillie E. Haws S. O. Fountain of Michell James Doddson R. N. Dixor Henry Brooking J. C. Brooking Gertie Ingle Folka Mansel Guthrie Tunnelton Robert Brooking Homer Ft. Ritner W. H. Crawford Squire Dixon S. E. Haws Aaron Mitchell Bedford AD. Guthrie Son Mitchell Brooking Jack Dixon Mr. Hardley Kurtz Ambrose Crawford J. C. Brooking Sun Weaver Hedford J. L. ‘Crawford Dell ‘Kern Jessie Mathis Homer Brooking R. N. Dixon H. W. Crawford J. L. Crawford John ‘Linn Tannelton Jane Root Wood‘small Leonard Crawford

Local residents conduct business and farming talks

Dr W H Smith of Bedford was in the area on business Thursday. M M and Geo T Goldsmith traveled to Bedford last Friday. James B Holiman of Bedford visited relatives here late in the week. Dr S W Smith, Mr Short, W S Pate and Henry Woolery went to the Stone City on Saturday. W S Pate trades with W A Holland for a 320 acre farm one half mile north of here.

W. H. Smith Bedford Geo. T.goldsmith James B. Holiman S. W. Smith Mr. Short W.S. Pate Henry Woolery Stone City W. A. Holland

Estate of Armenius Nail Administrator Appointed

Notice in Lawrence Circuit Court announces William H. Bryant named administrator of Armenius Nail estate in Lawrence County Indiana. Estate described as solvent. Attorneys Dunn and Pearson to represent.

Lawrence Circuit Court Armenius Nail Lawrence County Indiana William H. Bryant Dunn & Pearson

Estate of Henrietta Tannehill notice to relatives

In the estate matter, an application has been filed in the circuit court of Lawrence seeking removal of parties named within a dispute involving Non Gompos, William H. Consalus, and Leonard. The filing references guardianship and related legal actions affecting listed individuals in the estate proceedings.

Henrietta Tannehill Non Gompos William H. Consalus Gda Circuit Court of Lawrence Rorya Leonard Olork

Public sale of rents on Lawrence County real estate deeds

On Saturday May 17 1902 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Courthouse door in Lawrence County Indiana the rents and profits for a term exceeding seven years on a described tract in Lawrence County will be sold to satisfy a decree interest and costs. If not sold for enough to satisfy the decree the fee simple of the real estate will be exposed to public sale to cover the decree interest and costs.

Lawrence County Indiana Towit Indian Creek Said Lawrence Homer v Ragedale Thomas M. Todd A. D Atx Toda Little Salt Creek Tor Otice Heme Ida Overton Dece Bedford Lawrence County State of Indiana James B Trague Brooks & Brooks, Attys Lawrence Greuis State of India Battle House Radford Pata Lace County Insana

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