Public debt dip and rail talks as Exposition opens
Telegraphic notes report November debt drop of 611 million. Bills seek mandatory governor action on fugitives. South Carolina and West Indian Exposition opens in Charlestown with Gov McSweeney and Senator Depew as speakers. Reports from Indianapolis rail and coal car shortages and mine union actions across Indiana. President's message endorses tariff revision, expansion of navy, eight hour service, and Cuban tariff relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Texas
Taylor and Finley
Indiana
Kentucky
Charlestown
M. B. McSweeney
Chauncey M. Depew
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association of Louisville
Minnesota
van Sant
Indianapolis
Ind
Brownstown
Mortimer Goss
Jackson County
Here
Linton
Pennsylvania
Illinois Central
Washington
Montgomery
Cannelsburg
Eaglesville
Winxlepreck
Story Mine
Story
Winklepleck
Jasonville
Southern Indiana Railway
John R. Walsh
Southern Indiana Road
Jackson Hill
Indianapolis Southern Railway
McKinley
District of Columbia
Porto Rico
Pacific
China
Boiler Explosion Kills Three at Yellow Stone Sawmill
At Yellow Stone eight miles north of Heltonville Indiana a boiler at Marion Lutes sawmill exploded after lunch killing Marion Lutes Perry Mitchell and Ellis Henderson. Perry Deckard escaped with minor injuries. Coroner ruled inadequate training and low water caused the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lutes
Yellowstone
Heltonville
Monroe County
Lutes
Hills Henderson
Perry Mitchell
Ellis Henderson
Perry Deckard
Mitchell
Henderson
Hickory Grove
Otto B Rogers
Indiana
Woolery
City Council approves bond for James Ruddick and wool mill appraisal
City Council regular session orders James Ruddick bond of 1000 dollars with six month exchange setup. Appraisers F D Norton W A Brown and James W Duncan named to value the woolen mill site and will appraise soon. Waterworks and general claims listed include Bedford Coal Mitchell & Braxton Standard 611 and several labor and plumbing payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ruddick
Ruddick
F. D. Norton
W. A. Brown
James W. Duncan
Martin
Bedford Coal and Mining Co
Mitchell & Braxton
Standard 611 Co
Daughters of Rebekah Naomi Lodge Initiates Bloomingto n Delegation
Daughters of Rebekah Naomi Lodge D of B entertained a large Bloomington Rebekah delegation Tuesday night for the initiation of several new members. Bloomingto n visitors returned home by night train. The guests included Misses Alice Faris Mary Hinds Maggie Hinds Ned Faris Maud Bodenhamer Zora Miller Naomi Green Laura Todd Lizzie Slass Ada Brown Lora Tourner Ida Ward Vivian Banard Messrs A O Henry Charles Edmonson Joseph McPheeters Alfred Hinds and others.
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Naomi Lodge D. of
Rebekahs
Bloomington
Alice Faris
Mary Hinds
Maggie Hinds
Ned Faris
Maud Bodenhamer
Zora Miller
Naomi Green
Laura Todd
Lizzie Slass
Ada Brown
Lora Tourner
Ida Ward
Vivian Banard
Mesdames
Health official cites county liability for quarantine costs
Dr Hurty of the State Board of Health says Lawrence county coal dealers who furnished coal to quarantined families for smallpox last winter are unpaid. He states the county is liable under a decision by Attorney General Taylor that cities and counties cover reasonable quarantine expenses for contagious diseases.
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Hurty
State Board of Health
Lawrence County
Taylor
Indianapolis Journal
High School Notes and Local News Highlight Campus Events
The senior and junior classes choose colors with Royal Purple and White for the juniors. Plans for a basketball team and a trip to Mitchell to face a high school team. Seniors study Europe in the Nineteenth Century under Mr. Turner. A track meet is anticipated with practice urged by Prof. Griest. Bedford expected to shine in the third track meet. Local sermons, marriages, and obituaries accompany the report of William Adams’s death, Jessie Day’s marriage, and Robert Mantell’s Hamlet appearance. A bank embezzlement case against Richard Davis is set for Indianapolis trial with forty witnesses.
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Europe
Turner
Mitchell
Southern Indiana Athletic Association
Griest
Bedford
C. W. Chadwick
The
Baptist Church
Willie Walls
Congress
U. S
Isthmian Canal
Richard Davis
People’s National Bank
Washington
Ind
United States Court
Smiley N. Chambers
Davis
Kealing
Baker
Chambers
Evansville
Indianapolis
Nature Study and Art Dominate Lawrence County Teachers Meeting
The Lawrence County Teachers Association met November 29 1901 at the First Christian church Bedford Indiana with talks by Supt H O Wilson on Nature Study and Miss Mary Greedy on Art. Discussions covered child development through nature observation school hygiene and proper classroom ventilation and lighting.
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Lawrence County Teachers’ Association
First Christian Church
Bedford
Ind
Stull
G. W. Reed
Chas. Mclntire
Monon
Small
Alexander
Bedford Schools
H. O. Wilson
Salem
Wilson
Mary Greedy
Mr. Reed
Supt. Wilson
Mary
Ada Whitted
Hurty
Dr. Hurty
Miss Greedy
Association
Horton
Ena Whitting
Leah Messick
Georgia Duncan
Adah Whitted
Loreng Plegs
Ralph Tirey
Cosner
Potter
McCain
Lawrence County
Harity
Nature Study and Art in Lawrence County Teachers Meeting
The Lawrence county teachers association reported on Nature Study benefits in early grades, music and art integration, and a push for practical life science. Proceedings covered papers by Miss Greedy and Miss Sanders, a resolution list, and plans for future meetings and a charity budget.
Local Social Roundup from Oolitic and Nearby
Dr. McLaughlin and family visited Nathan Schulty and wife in town. Several residents attended events and visits including Miss Ethel Pace and John W. Jones marriage by Rev John Williams in Bedford on Nov. 27. The couple will start housekeeping near Avoca after their wedding and reception.
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McLaughlin
Oolitic
Nathan Schulty
Walter Knight
Pleasant Run
Fiora Knight
Teachers’ Association
Bedford
Elijah Clayton
Elmer Pace
Susan Pace
Malissa Oliphant
Minnie McGinnis
Coxton
Quincy Jackson
Ruby, Iva
Mollie Jackson
Trippleton
Henry Sears
Albert Cole
John Adams
William Evans
Jeannette Troxell
Fayetteville
Ethel Pace
John W. Jones
Avoca
John Williams
Jones
Ned Moore
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Telegraphic News
Daviess County
Prospect Hill
Vincennes
Cannerbury
Overton
Wes Hoppingarner
John Johnson
Bashc
John Jemison
Ernest Blackburn
Oscar Skerd
F.M. Huff
Wa Gate
Thomas Harris
Sie
N.E. Strout & Son
Guy Hall
Rebekah
Hamer & Day
Marion Adams
West 13Th Street
Rev. Hyde
Green Hill
Jessie Day
Howard Hinds
J. W. Newland
Jesse Day
Riverside
New Jersey
N Washington
Robert Mantell
Cavaire
Democrat
Ophelia
Lawrence County of Teachers’ Association
Bird
Brook
J. T. Clauser
Greedy
Supt
Department of Agriculture
Eva Love
Riley
Miss Sanders
Consulus
Della Boone
Lilng Short
Henry Harrell
Harrell
Mies Sanders
Emma East
Secy
D. I. Fish
Treas
Brvyiad Biaas
Seesvilue
Church of Christ
Austin Sommer
David W. Holim
F. Kinser
General Merchandise
Wallheiser
Richard B. Short
Sheriff’s Sale
Lawrence Circuit Court
First National Bank
Elizabeth Sandera
Isom W.sanders
Joseph M.head
Barah
Michael T. Carmichael
Emily Carmichael
Indianapois, Bloomington and Bedford Railroad Company
James F. Smith
Duncan
Charles 8. Jackson
Sarah J. Bird
Jackson
Wnotirce
Frances Sappington
Alfe
Lee
Crooke & Crooke
J. W. Trainor
East Side
Waseve
Alexander & Harris Attorneys-At-Law
Gunn
Jas. G. Stull
Stade of Square
F. E. Stipp
Cullis
South Street
Hodge & Ferguson
Bedford, Ind
J. W. Prichard
West Side
Mitchell's
wWew
Northeast Corner Square
Hamer
C. H. Emery
15Th and
Lsts
R. R. Braxtan
South Side Square
D. H. Baldwin & CO
E. M. Young
Chicago
W. S. Richey
Benzel Block
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