Advertising rates and local listings at Lafay ette
Advertising rates shown for first and subsequent insertions with display options and local rates. Monon engine 77 undergoes overhaul in Lafay ette back shop to receive high wheels and be converted to a passenger engine. Several real estate sales are reported at B B Marley’s Office including W A Sears to C R Parker 10 acres for 1500 and M Young and May Appard to B B Marley for two houses and lots worth 1200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
B. B. Marley
W. A. Sears
C. R. Parker
H. Chesnut
19Th Street
C. M.lemon
Ira Eppard
17Th Street
M. Young
May Appard
Lawrence County Farmers Institute to Meet in Bedford
The Lawrence County Farmers Institute gathers in Bedford Friday and Saturday December 19 and 20. Speakers include H F McMahan on Indian corn soil improvement and fodder crops, A M Stewart on profitable corn growing and home fruit gardening, Mrs Helen Armstrong on food and household economy, plus local speakers R S Duncan Albert Hamer and Howard Chess outlining manures hogs feeding and poultry notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County Farmers’ Institute
Bedford
D. W. Sherwood
Duncan
H. F. McMahan
Liberty
Union County
A. M. Stewart
Madison
Ind
Helen Armstrong
Chicago
Lawrence County
Albert Hamer
Howard Chess
Appellate Court Decisions and Indiana Vote Selling Report
The appellate ruling affirms in part against Perry Matthew Buskirk Stone Co and reverses as to the railroad. It discusses joint or several liability, contributory negligence, and safety duties for quarry and rail workers. The Indianapolis Journal notes the Indiana vote selling law may invite abuse with 104 informers and potential treasury costs up to 310,000, urging judiciary action and law amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L & L, Railway Company Et al
Martin
Greene C. C
Perry-Matthew
Buskirk Stone Company
Railroad Company
Roby C.J
Indiana
Martin County
Indianapolis Journal
Eleventh Annual Lawrence County Teachers Meet at Bedford
The Lawrence County Teachers Association held its eleventh annual meeting at the First Christian Church in Bedford on November 28, 1902. Rev Edwards conducted devotional exercises. ex-president Reed was absent and the retiring address was omitted. President Tirey gave the inaugural address and discussed education’s advance requiring constant effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Association of
Lawrence County
First Christian Church
Bedford
Hdwards
Reed
Tirey
Halleck
Louisville
Association
Ttrey
Ethel Pitt
E.S. Cummings
Education meetings discuss picnic program and teacher methods
A session led by Geo A Hutchinson discussed The Town ship Picnic by L B Sanders read by Halleck. Ada Whitted recited and Prof Halleck outlined child fatigue, sensory development, and the role of environment in learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Hutchinson
L. B. Sanders
Halleck
Ada Whitted
Prof. Halleck
Chaucer
Hallock
Walsh plans Evansville link to Southern Indiana railroad
Evansville officials review ground for terminal facilities as John R. Walsh advances a Southern Indiana railroad from Elnora to Evansville, tapping coal regions near Oakland City. The route to Chicago shortens Evansville to Terre Haute by ten miles and orders 2275 freight cars signal a $1,250,000 investment. The project aligns with Louisville and Nashville Company structures nearing completion and expands coal and stone transport capacity. Local notices follow with wedding and social items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
John R. Walsh
Southern Indiana Railroad
Elnora
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Oakland City
Louisville and Nashville Company
Walsh
Indiana
Chicago
Chicago & Eastern
Iliavis
Ohio
Durbin Faces Legislative Message With Secret Plans
Indianapolis reports Governor Winfield T. Durbin tightens lips on forthcoming legislative recommendations. The piece notes expected focus on state institutions, prison reforms, energy needs, and a proposed power plant to save money and aid the Indiana National Guard, plus potential changes to the governor’s mansion and minority leadership dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monument Regents
Board of
Statehouse
National Guard
John Ward
Indiana National Guard
Battery A
Indianapolis
Governor's Mansion
Durbin
North Meridian Street
Local and business travel and events in Tunnelton area
A long list of Monday to Saturday activities includes Elisha Lee transacting business in Bedford with farm goods, visitors from Sparksville Cincinnati and Seymour, court business by Thomas Cooper and Grant Allen, a quiet wedding for Lena Lee and Curtis Kinn, bridge repairs visits by Scoggan and Ross, a horse death, multiple trades and milling at Bedford and Bono, a monument shipment from Seymour, and a leg injury to Melvin Guthrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Lee
Bedford
Thomas Cooper
Grant Allen
John S. Reynolds
Sparksville
John Jackson
Frank Allen
Moses Worthem
Cincinnati
Samuel T. Hughes
Leesville
Jesse
Bono
Frank Russell
Thomas Picket
Scoggan and Ross
Robert Mathis
Pinhook
Arthur Lee
Moses B Lee
Ft. Ritner
M. E
Davies
Lena Lee
Eliza Lee
Curtis Kinn
Robert N. Flinn
Reynolds
Fort Ritner
John Gould
Elder Riley Williams
Denniston
Alfred S. Lee
Fort Ritner Cold Wave Brings Strain on Local Farm Work
The town endures a cold wave this week as farmers still busy with corn husking. Henry Bailey remains on the sick list. Residents question why the city cannot have a proper Christmas tree this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bailey
Local visitors and business notices brighten community scene
Mrs Ed Clendennen and James Sawyer with relatives visit here. A night telegraph office opens with C B Riberlin manager. Albert Williams and J T Lee are business visitors at Tunnelton. W A Holland ships cattle to Cincinnati. Mrs H O Graves travels to Washington while her mother is ill. Solon Wilcox and wife plan a Hot Springs winter visit leaving about the 20th. Calvin Boyles goes to Seymour on business. Young folks from Tunnelton visit town. Smallpox in Mitchell declining. James Gillian ships a car of sand to Mitchell. Medora Milling Co loads telephone poles awaiting buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Clendennen
James Sawyer
Saltillo
C. B. Riberlin
Albert Williams
Washington
Solon Wilcox
Hot Springs
Calvin Boyles
Seymour
Tunnelton
Mitchell
James Gillian
Medora Milling Co
Joel Crawford
Chicago
Crawford
H. W. Ingle
J. L. Crawford
Dixon & Ingle
Arthur Stipp
Arthur
Leonard Crawford
Jasper Allen
Theo
Allen
Gertie Ingle
Albert and
Cecil
L. G. Boyd
James CG. Brooking
Tunzelton
Harry Pearson
All
Theo. Allen
W. O. Mitchell
River Vale
Jackson Farm
J. C. Brooking
Bedford
C. BE. Crawford
Evert
James OC. Brooking
C. M Brooking
Brooking
W. H. Crawford
D. A Crawford
Cedar Ridge
C. M. Brooking
H. BE. Crawford
Aaron Mitchell
Estate of John T. Hulse final settlement in Lawrence Court
In the Lawrence Circuit Court the estate of John T. Hulse deceased shows Littell B. Emery as Administrator has filed his account and vouchers for final settlement. The exam will occur December 26, 1902, and heirs creditors or legatees must appear to oppose or support approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franks
Worts
District OF
Indiana
Indianapolis
Bedford Mail
Jonn H. Baker
Noble C. Butler
John T. Hulse
Lawrence
Otice
Littell B. Emery
Circuit Court
Littell
Emery
State OF Indiana
Lawrence County
Barbara E. Tatumy
Cora.Ferguson
Roy Ferguson
Willam
Bridwell
Mattie Bridwell
William Kern
Addie Kern
Allen N. Terman
Nora Terman
Bernarn E. Tatum
State
Ind
SI Boone Leonard
Frank M, Vance
Lawrence Circuit Court
James H. Watson
Oxford
Alonon Railroad
Strout
Bedford
Guardian
Tf Lawrence Circuit Court
Pinhook notes and family moves marked by holiday prep
Joel Crawford visited Chicago relatives returning pleased with the trip. H W Ingle buys J L Crawford interest, forming Dixon & Ingle. Several local residents noted for visits, illness, and moves. Christmas shopping admonitions urge early buying to avoid crowds and delays.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Bedford
Thomas J. Brooks, Tred B. Otis
Otis & Brooks
Faz
Republican
Farmers’ Institute
Appellate Court
Lawrence County Teachers’ Association
Milton
Bunyan
Coleridge
Wadsworth
Shelly
Keats
Browning
J. P. Maher
W. C. Roberts
Estella Porter
Jasper Cain
Dunica & Dye
Emma Padgett
Emanuel Sears
West Bedford
N. B. Hawkins
C. H
R. G. Emery
Schaffer
John W. Accam
Bedford M. E. Church
Simpson
Bedford M. EK. Church
John W. Beard
John W. Adamson
Rebecca Sears
Indian Creek Township
William F. Mitchell
Zemar Craig
Henry Root
Mary E Root
Guthrie Township
Richard Plummer
Allen A. Spoonmore
Eaglewood
Curtis E. Ray
Thos. T
Susan E Ray
Shawswick Township
Emerson Short
Harley Rainey
Elizabeth Morand’n
Hayden Owens
Elizabeth Moran Et. al
Hayden J. Owens
van Kiy
Lawrence Sanders
W. T. Moore
Lulah
Hannegan
Aaron Speer, Jr
Marion Township
Citizens Trust Company
Admr
William B. Dalton
Denson
Henry H. Crawford
William A. Holland
James Mathers
William H. Speer
Marcis
Ella Craig
William A. Sears
Charles R. Parker
Leonard R. Owens
Epsie George
North Bedford
E. E. Farmer
Martha E. Stagg
Ayer
R. N. Mann
Fall Mills, Tenn
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mass
Charles Thomas
Abe
Davis Auu Wit
Wm. Duncan
Josh Greenaway
Geo. Cooper
Anna Morgan
Zalla Thomas
Eugene Thomas
Flora
Abe Davis
Jesse Carter
Wm Duncan
Emma ‘Morrow
Heltonville
Chas Carter
Bud Sherrill
Eva Thomas
John Hawkins
Geo Cooper
Dall Crawford
Stone City
Tuscon
Lon Owens
Wm Dunzan
Capt
Leatherwood
Little Hart Davis
John Mason
Dugger
Josh Greenaway Will
Ity
Winfield T. Durbin
Conference of Charities and Corrections
Michigan City
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Indiana University
Central Asylum For the Insane
Fort Wayne
Woman’s Prison and Girls’ Industrial School
Goodwine
O. K
Rhodes
Hart
House
Senate
O’brien
Dearborn
Switzerland
William Fortune
Johnston
Crawfordsville
L. Ert Slack
Franklin
J. A. M. Adair
Portland
Tucker
Frank Smith, Jr
Alfred Guthrie
Henry C. Dixon
Satuday
Daniel Finley
Sparks Ville
Andrew J. Lee
Seymour Monument Co
Melvin T. Guthrie
Hiram Flinn
John P. Flinn
Stat of
Board of Commissioners
John Simpson
Margaret M. Cooper
District Court of the United States
Minomen O. Hert
Oolitic
J. E. Boruif
Minor F. Pate
Bloomfield
Carl Short
Dave Johnson
Mart
Santa Claus
County of
Dibbie B. Fountain
Stephen
Fountain
S B. Lowe
H. P. Pearson
Claude L. Fish
State of
Township Six
Stephenson & Stull
Attys
Orange Circuit Court
Ilia Anderson
Ira Anderson
Frances Owens
Laura Owens
Leonard Ek
Owens
Moses Cobb
Caleb Cobb
Elizabeth Moore
Judith McFadden
Peru Township
Springville and Fayetteville
James ©. Smith
Brooks & Brooks, Attorneys
Said
John M. Gainey
Board of County Commissioners
John M. Gainby
John M.gainey
Margaret Huff
Francis M. Cook
Rebecca Francis
Isaac TI. Crim
Emily J. Wilder
Joan W. Wilder
Fred N. Fletcher
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