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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1902

Page

2

Vacancies on Tickets Center of Republican AG Opinion

The Attorney General outlines that county and township committee chairs must fill vacancies in nominations under Section 18 of the general election law. He suggests designating a township chairman in every township to ensure lawful succession in emergencies or before elections. Heltonville hosts 16 Indianapolis girls for two weeks via the Fresh Air Fund with local families receiving them at the station and parsonage.

Goodrich Republican State Committee Indiana Heltonville Indianapolis Shroyer Indianapolis News

Roosevelt visit itinerary through Indiana outlined

The article details President Roosevelt’s September travel plan through Indiana with brief stops in Logansport Indianapolis Muncie Kokomo and Fort Wayne. It notes a possible Fire Marshal bill and rising locomotive costs plus shifting fruit trends from watermelons to cantaloupes in northern cities.

Roosevelt Indiana Indianapolis Detroit Logansport Loganssport Pennsylvania Road Muncie Kokomo Lake Fort Wayne Chicago

Bedford fair sparks trips with rail deals and gas woes

News notes several items from Terre Haute and surrounding towns. Mayor-elect J Hickson Smith heads to Memphis to visit relatives while Jack Fields and Charles Morris tour to California with a painter’s outfit. A toddler burns from nitric acid. Indiana gas dwindles affecting Muncie Indianapolis households. Bedford fair September 16 allocates 5000 in purses and premiums. labor unions face caution over violence. I H Thomas revisits Bedford after years away. An accident near Warren Glover farm injures Mr Walker and Mrs Walker but leaves others unhurt.

Bedford Terre Haute Indiana Stone City Terre Haute’s

Labor Trouble Settled At Bedford Quarries Mills

A Bedford Quarries Co. labor dispute ended with the workers regaining the 184¢ hourly rate and noon meal pay, though the company will shut down half an hour for dinner. Officials report a smooth restart and praise from State Labor Commissioner McCormack and the peaceful conduct of the men.

Bedford Quarries Co S Mills Southern Indiana Whitney Chicago McCormack

Swope and Schuler Cordwood Merchants of Indiana

Seymour Democrat reports Swope and Schuler of Crothersville control six cordwood yards in Crothersville Austin Vienna Scottsburg Underwood and Memphis with hundreds employed weekly. Indianapolis remains their largest market as orders exceed 80 car loads with a single firm placing 2300 cards. A new territory launch next week is expected to more than double their cordwood business amid coal prices and gas scarcity.

Swope & Schuler Crotherville Cordwood Kings of Indiana Panhandle Crothersville Austin Vienna Scottsburg Underwood Memphis Indianapolis Messrs. Swope & Schuler Swope Cordwood Seymour Democrat

Erie visitors honor Mrs. Jocelyn on Thursday

Mrs. Charlotte McAfee and Miss Edith Glover of Erie visited Thursday as guests of Mrs. J. C. Jocelyn, sharing social time in the city.

Charlotte McAfee Edith Glover Erie City J.C. Jocelyn

Bedford Colored Cornet Band Organized by A C Scott

Bedford community forms a brass band for colored youths under A C Scott. The group features promising players with members including Cliff Stark William Stark Harrison Atlen Geo Morrison Thos Taylor Curt Johnson Chas Johnson Milton Mabrey and more led by organizer and instructor A C Scott with Jake Fines as president Nelson Henderson as vice president and Milton Mabrey as secretary.

A. C. Scott Scott Jake Fines Nelson Henderson Milton Mabrey Cliff Stark William Stark William Henderson Harrison Atlen Geo. Morrison Thos. Taylor Curt Johnson Chas. Johnson Milton Mayrey Geo. Barris EH. Roberson Walter Pettiford Grant Parker Clarence Hartsell

Local residents and visitors gather in Seymour and area

Indian Springs notes many trips and visits as residents return home and travel to nearby towns. Grace Denson returns from Trinity with her mother, Arie Faris goes to Bedford, photographer John Rapier returns from Lyons, and several locals visit relatives in Silverville Hickory Ridge Mt Olive Shoals Cale Williams Orleans and Terre Haute area. Multiple social calls and movements mark a typical week.

N. D. Fisher Seymour Grace Denson Trinity Arie Faris Bedford John Rapier Lyons Della Dunihue Near Trinity M. €. Haris Edith Yonke Terre Haute Anna Glover Hickory Ridge Joseph Caty Near Shoals Joe Hitchcock Mary Sanders Wm. Allen Elisha Baker Marion Hall Williams Elza Sipes Silverville Frank Wright Nancy Utterback Della Wright Marion Taylor Wm. Roach Cale Elza Smith Martin Terrell Mt. Olive M. C. Reed Orleans

Seven Year Old Della Evans Dies After Prolonged Illness

Della Evans son of Mr. Jerome Evans died at his grandparents home in Gullets Creek on Thursday August 7 1902 after three years of spinal affliction and a malarial fever. He had been in St Louis for treatment and was cared for by Dr Short until his death. The burial took place at Green Hill cemetery after services at Mr John Bells home. The sorrowing family receives comfort in faith and remembrance of his patient suffering. Other local notices follow in brief.

Della Jerome Evans John Bell Gullett’s Creek St. Louis Dr. Short Dell Green Hill Cemetery J. W

Regular annual reunion of Co G 4th Indiana Cavalry held at Courthouse Park

The Co G 4th Indiana Cavalry reunion opened at 10 am in Courthouse Park. About 100 members attended a noon banquet. Elections named John W Accam president and Thomas T Ray secretary for 1903. next gathering set for August 12 in the Courthouse. Maj Rosencranz and others attended as honored guests.

Co. G 4Th Indiana Cavalry Courtouse Park Henry CG. Dixon John Jackson John W. Fish James KH. Bryant Lysander Montgomery William Dalton Marshall Guthrie William Flora Simpson Hoppingarner Robert Flinn Amos Fish Richard Fisher Thomas T. Ray John H. Keithley John W. Accam Emanuel Sears Thomas B John M. Gainey Rosencranz Evansville

Community Socials and Local News from Pinhook

Matthew Mathis and son Peter visited Bedford on business. Guests stayed with R N Dixon Tuesday night. Young people gathered at Misses Iona and Lillie Crawford Wednesday for music and social time. An infant of Mr and Mrs William Duncan died Tuesday and was buried at Talbot graveyard. Ice cream supper hosted by Lemuel Root Thursday night. Sam Hubbard repaired roads Friday. Brooking and Frank hauled corn to Bedford this week. Mrs M E Guthrie visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jas Doddson. W W Haws bought a new wagon for 58000. Arthur Sherrill threshing in North Pinhook. Speer and Lee threshing in Northeast Pinhook Monday. Oz Hubbard and Charley Beasley attended Clark Allen’s ice cream supper Saturday. W O Mitchell and wife guests of Jack and wife Saturday. Otto Naugle cut knee at saw mill injury. Talk of land sales signals boom. Family reunion at J C Brookings on Sunday with A T Fountain C M Brookings Robi Brookings and W V Haws in attendance. C M Brookings went to Tunnelton on business Monday. Mrs Ben Isley and daughter visited Leonard Crawford Monday. Mrs Laura Thomas and Mrs Elmer Sallee visited W H Crawford Friday. Mrs Robing le and family visited W H Crawford Monday. Leonard Crawford and family visited daughter Mrs S S Weaver in Bedford Saturday.

Matthew Mathis Peter Bedford Goldie Cox Edith Pender R. N. Dixon Iona Lillie Crawford William Duncan Talbot Lemuel Root Sam Hubbard Buddha Brooking and Son Frank M. E. Guthrie Tunneton Jas. Doddson W. W. Haws Arthur Sherrill North Pinhook Speer & Lee Oz Hubbard Charley Beasley Clark Allen W. O. Mitchell Jack Dixon Otto Naugle Homer Mason J.C. Brooking A. T. Fountain C. M. Brooking Robi. Brooking W. V. Haws Tunnelton Ben Isley Harris Evans Leonard Crawford Laura Thomas Elmer Sallee W. H. Crawford Robingle S. S. Weaver Messrs Chester Falls Niagara Falls Canada Atlantic Coast Gertarde Alien Vincennes, Vis Archie Guthrin R. N.flynn Henry Mathis Noble Allen Louis Will Allen Wm. Hatton Sparksville Katie Hattabaugh Bertha Gillen Carrier Gertrude Aleen Newton Nichols Scottsburg Ada Guthrie Mary Guthrie Alfa Mahomney Florence,May Gertrude John Holland Orleans Nellie Fitzgibbons Bessie Allen Eller Lee Oklahoma R. N. Flynn Flynn Mirt Allen Amy Guthrie Bonnie James Flynn Trellah Holland Bessis Allen Archie Guthrie Pais Frank Ott Dixon Ft. Ritner Tom Faris Albert Flinn Curtis Flynn Frank Lockhart Bono Wm. Knight Albert Guthrie and Son Odon Geo Wm.r. Hughes Chas. P. Butler Bedford Democrat Harvey Humphreys Jackson County Joseph Crawford Pinhook Mr. Johnston Shoals William R. Green Joseph Simpson West Baden Alfred Guthrie Benjiman Lovengood Hlrsha Lee Leesville Guthrie Lee T. J. Fields A.S. Wilcox John Reynolds William Hendal Mitchell A. Arnel Henry Woolery Carrie Lee Rose Beavers Fort Ritner

Gravel Road Election Divides Precincts 1 Through 8 Details

The Saturday election will operate under the old nine precinct division with Precincts 1 through 8 described by starting points and routes. Each precinct maps routes along streets, creeks, and landmarks such as the Burton Hotel, Lincoln Avenue, Salt Creek, White River, Monon railroad, and notable residences and businesses.

Old Opera House Monon Railroad 7Th Street Lincoln Avenue Bloomington Road Said Road Salt Creek Rawlins’ Mill Jesse Phipps 10Th Street Nightengale 13Th 14Th Street

Local notes from Tunnel Hill and surrounding towns

Rainy week brings farmer smiles as residents report visits and social calls across Tun nel Hill Vincennes and nearby areas. The new Diamond Stone Company plans a Bloomington incorporation after purchasing forty acres south of the city. Congressman Miers’ son Kirkwood injured in a county race but expected to recover at home.

New Diamond Stone Company Guy Bloomington Kirkwood Miers Congressman Miers Osgood

Rev Smith Leads Floyd County Meetings at New Union

Reverend Smith of Floyd county completed a successful series of meetings at New Union on Tuesday night drawing large crowds. Seven members joined the church in a union service praised as among the best held locally. Local visitors from Bedford Terre Haute Englewood Heltonville and Syria were noted among those calling on residents.

Smith Floyd County New Union F. Buchanan Bedford John Buchanan Lou Adams Terre Haute Myrtle Perkins Heltonville Bessie Callahan Englewood J. E. Pace Phillipps Syria Orange County McGinniss Coxton Quincy Jackson Henry Sears Bryantsville Felix Fish and Pleasant Run

Local Notes and Obituaries From Bedford Area

Isaac Waskom, a 72 year old gospel minister with 30 years of service, was found dead in his bed Sunday morning. The community reports several visits and visits by locals including Thornt Wray and family, Jas Wray and family, Uncle James Denniston, and Wes Hunter. The Guthrie Creek Association begins Friday and runs through Sunday. local sales and road conditions are noted.

Thornt Wray Harvey Brooking Bedford Jas. Wray Near Mooney Ben Kindred Joseph Morning Monroe City Knox County Isaac Waskom James Denniston Wes Hunter Wm. Whitted Clear Springs Jesse Osburn Geo. Black Clarence Cummings Indianapolis Cicero Harris Rushville James Ash Delbert Wray Delbert

Local residents visit and conduct business in Bedford area

Frank Lockhart and others from Bono, Odon, Mt. Carmel, Fort Ritner and nearby towns traveled to Bedford for business. Editors, deputies, hotel managers, and families attended meetings, purchases, and relocations, with several moving stock, taking in unions, and arranging services in Bedford and surrounding communities.

Estate of Kate N Willard final accounting filed

Lawrence County Indiana estate of Kate N Willard deceased. Helen N Lewis administratrix with will annexed has filed a final settlement and vouchers. The court will review on September 1, 1902, to approve or disallow. Heirs legatees and interested parties must appear to prove heirship or claims. July 36, 1902. Helen N Lewis Administratrix with will annexed. S B Lowe Brooks and Brooks Attorneys.

State OF Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Circuit Court Kate N.willard Helen N. Lewis Kate N. Willard S. B. Lowe Brooks & Brooks, Attys

Divorce Suit Filed in Lawrence County Indiana 1902

Carrie M Blythe files for divorce from Clarence Blythe in Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford with affidavits claiming nonresidence. He must appear by September first term on July 22 to answer or demurrer. clerk Boone Leonard signs the notice.

State OF Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Carrie M. Blythe Clarence Blythe Waycomes Zaring & Pough State of Indiana Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford Isid Court A. D Boone Leonard Marilda J. McGinnis Piolathff Dane &. Pearson Howard Nall Court House S. Boone Leonard J. P. Pearson Admr William H. Nugent Dye & Martin William . Nugent Tabitha Nugent William N Jonathan Denny Mary Denny Jonathan John W. Adamson Rebecca J. Sears

Lawrence County Estate Notice in Lawrence Bend Court

In Lawrence bend Court September term William H. Bryant administrator of the estate of Armenius Nail is named in a probate notice. The filing concerns estate matters and assigns duties to the administrator in this local judgment.

State OF Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Bend Court William H. Bryant Armenius Nail

Indiana Team Names Tyree in 1902 State Grid

A 1902 Indiana listing shows George W. Tyree associated with the state team. The record notes Tyree as a named individual within the Indiana roster and places him in the historical team context.

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Bedford Mail Redford Thomas J. Brooks Fred B. Otis Otis & Brooks,proprietors Daniel EK. Storms David Sherrick Reaverer Tate Nat U. Hill Attorney General Omarles W. Miller Supreme Court Robert A. Brown Aperintendent of Public Instruction F. A. Cotton Benj. F. Johnson Rate Geologiet Blatchley Uaige Supreme Court John M. Gillett Ages Appellate Court Frank Bar ROBT WILEY W. 4. Kenley James R. Black B. W. Comstock W. H. Robinson Congress John Chaney Orange and Martin Counties Charles B. Rogers 10Th Judicial Circuit James Benjamin Wilson 10Th Judicial Or Circuit Robert G. Miller Fort John HB. Edwards William H. West James F. Smith Richard Plummer Noble McPheeters Amos W. Scoggan Anselm Wood Sevelt War Veterans J. Hickson Smith Ind Jack Fields Chas. Morris California Hey Riley Brazil Isaac Hayes Thomas I.H I. H James Gordon Bennett Bedford Journalism Warren Glover Farm Chas Walker Mrs. Walker Mr. Walker Bert Wicker Chas. Coleman Hazel Milam Worthington, Ind Sanders C. H. Miller Manon Owensburg Linden Morton Hobson John S. Ramsey Milton Smith Jeffersonville Will Keithley North I Street Walter A. Wilson Lena Woody Hiram W. Morgan Ellen Tincher Bloomington Tribune James McMahon Lafayette B. P. Alexander Linton Town Board of The Monon Bainbridge A. T. Hert Indiana Reformatory George Richards S. I. Railroad Belle Spaulding Lashie J.C. Bauer Lawrence Park Maiden Lane George Henry Campbell al Cameron Duncan Campbell Cameron Mabel Walker West 16Th Street Palestine Mayme Matthews Frances Reed Julia Day Ruth Freeland Worthington Florence Kemp Salem Bedford Colored Cornet Band Indian Springs Taylor Byers Henry Reath Decatur Ill H. J. Accam Wilburn Wycoff Thomas Wycoff Paris Earl Baker Brownstown Eva Oliphant Robert Cannon North M Street Col. R.b.scott Missouri Illinois James Johnson Dark Hollow Henry Diehl Clarence Bollinger Southern Indiana Ry John McGrath John Quill I Street Mary Quill James Ruddick Wilson Whitney Baptist Church 4Th Cavalry W.S. Richey Notary Public Benzel Block Bedford, Ind Shawswick Township Burton Hotel Richardson's Corner Judith Hill Bedford and Tunnerston Road Mrs. Bolivar Duncan Guthrie Creek Bridge Sild Creek Jesse Skerd 16Th Street Haase & Owen's Jesse Ikerd Joseph McBride Dick Rowland Town Hall Hanagen Shoe Shop J Street Chesnut F. W.smith Stone Steps Said Creek Rawlin’s Mill 18Th Street 13Th Street Mrs. Schmutte M. E. Church Col. Voris Mrs. Dunn Corporation Line McKinley’s Stone Mill Corporation One Ith M. N Messick Alva Tressler Geo. Foster Oddfellows Building K Street Citizens Bank Jesse A. Mitchell L Street Dr. Duncan Mth Street McKinley White River Spider Creek Fayetteville Road Fellcorner City Hall K Street Cosner's Henry Weighman’s Elliott & Kelley’s Lyin Saltreek Zelma J. W. Trainor East Side Indians South Side F. E. Stipp South Street George W. Tyree Joseph R. Denson County Citizens Trust Company OF Harley Sears Nettig. Sears Dora Sears Matson & Giles Peter Right Sears David Lewis Sears Matson & Giles, Attys Pli Thomas Marks Edward A. Dixon Jacob H. Miller Julia A. Miller Boruff Boruff, Attorneys Flinn Township Harvey Voyles HAMER Northeast Corner Square Aif En A Undertakers East Side Square Jas. G. Stull Attorney-at-Law
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