Republican Mass Meeting in Lawrence County
The Republicans of Lawrence County are called to meet at the County Courthouse in Bedford on Saturday January 1, 1902 at 4 o clock p m to select a new County Central Committee delegates and alternates to conventions fix the date of the County Primary Election and conduct any other business. Davin Y Johnson, Chairman Rep Cen Com FrEp B Oris, Sec y.
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ED. C. Tirey
Lawrence County
Mary
Bedford
Davin Y. Johnson
State Committee
Indianapolis
Republican State Committee Plans Reorganization in Indiana
The Republican State Committee outlines a statewide reorganization with precinct, ward, and township meetings on January 10 and 11, 1902 to elect precinct committeemen and delegates for district conventions on January 15. County committees must hold mass meetings on the same dates to select delegates, with notices published at least ten days prior.
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Republican State Committee
Republican Party
Indiana
Republican County Committee
Republican County Delegates Apportioned for 1902 Conventions
The document outlines a county by county apportioned delegate and alternate system for 1902 district conventions, based on votes for Hugh H. Hanna and Republican totals. It designates meeting dates in January 1902 for district conventions and a state committee reorganization at Indianapolis, with counties listed for allocation. District Two meeting location is Bedford, chaired by J. P. Goopriey, with Warren Bigler as secretary.
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Adams
Allen Barthe Benton
Boone Brown Carroll
Clark
Noble
Clinton
Ohio
Crawford
Grange Dearborn
Owen. Daviess
Parke
Decatur
Perry
de Kalb
Pike
Delaware Porte
Dubois
Posey
Elkhart
Pulaski
Fayette
Putnam
Floyd
Fountain
Franklin
Fulton
Gibson
Grant
Greene
Hamilton
Hancock
L Harrison
Sullivan
Hendrichns
Switzerland
Henry
Tippecanoe
Republican Love Feast in Indianapolis December 31 1901
Lawrence County Republicans invite all state Republicans to a December 31 1901 love feast in Indianapolis. No fixed program. brief speeches expected from Senators Congressmen the Governor and other party representatives. Past feasts have been highly engaging and organizers urge attendance and invitations to friends. J P Goodrich chairman Warren Bigler secretary.
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Indianapolis
J. P. Goodrich
Warren Bigler
Death of Miss Marie Ray at 21 in Fairland burial planned
Miss Marie Ray died at 2 o'clock Thursday morning of consumption after a months long illness aged 21. She had just returned from Albuquerque New Mexico in search of health. Highly regarded, she will be buried in Fairland Indiana, east of Indianapolis, her former home.
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Marie Ray
Albuquerque
N. M
Fairland
Ind
Indianapolis
Deer Herd and Guarded Attack At Orange County Farm
George A. Charles, treasurer of Orange County, keeps a fine herd of ten to twelve deer for breeding. The domesticated animals range freely on his premises. A large buck recently charged Mr. Charles but was driven off in a vigorous defense with little injury to him.
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George A. Charles
Orange County
Bolivian Congress adjourns without arbitration treaty
Telegraphic items report Congress in Bolivia adjourned without sanctioning the Peru boundary arbitration. Other briefs note Mrs. Grover Cleveland's illness, a Memphis steamer fire killing four, and political shifts in Cuba and Indiana.
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Peru
Grover Cleveland
Sun
Memphis
Fatal Hunting Accident Claims Joe Browning at Love Farm
The funeral was held for Joe Browning after he was accidentally shot on Frank Love’s southwest of town property. Inquest by Coroner Voyles noted Browning laid down Love’s gun and, as the weapon discharged, was killed. Browning, 26, had a troubled life including a prior suicide attempt and later mental decline, with alcohol issues. Engineer Fred Bryant of Manon visits his father James Bryant.
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Joe Browning
Frank Love
Beech Grove
Voyles
Browning
Love
Frank Nale
Nale
Nate
Dr. Freeland
Mitchell
Joe
Joseph Browning
Harvey Voyles
Brown county Indiana’s log jail and strange tales
Brown county Indiana, famed for its hills and jail, shows quirky history as visitors like John D. Ferguson and Dr. Earl Smith recall the log jail, a lone prisoner’s breakfast escape, and a courthouse age older than modern progress. Officers, locals, and stage routes link Columbus, Bloomington, and Morgantown to Nashville.
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Brown County
Ind
Nashville
John D. Ferguson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
A. T. Hert
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Ferguson
Indiana
Mr. Ferguson
Hiram
Mr. Perguson
Dr. Smith
Columbus
Bloomington
Morgantown
James Whitcamy Riley
Terre Haute
Wabash
Tailhoit
Brown County Tales of Jail Fires and Odd Local lore
The Courner Journal recounts Brown County legends including a jail revolt sparked by cold, a bonfire on the jail floor, a key theft during a sheriff’s absence, and a later escape thwarted by a guard. It adds anecdotes about Sampson David, a solitary organist, and rural tobacco and hill country quirks dating from isolation and oddball traditions.
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Columbus
Ole Jale
Sampson David
Brown County
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Courier Journal
Fayetteville Holiday Visits and Travel Notes
Fayetteville notes list residents visiting relatives and traveling to Bedford Indianapolis Odon and Metcalf Illinois including Miss Lizzie Kern Mrs John Pinkston Elmer Roushe and Walter Hackler with several Kern family members visiting kin and friends during the holidays and Xmas or Sunday gatherings.
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Lizzie Kern
E. A. Kern
Walter Hackler
Indianapolis
Cora Kern
Jesse Kern
Virgil Boone
Silverville
Bedford
John Pinkston
Pleasant Ridge
W. A. Sears
Doc’ Hackler
B. F. Sears
Elmer Roushe
Trippleton
Emily Massey
IlanPerguson
Minnie McClellan
Metcalf
Illinois
Della Boone
Joseph Kern
J. R. Smith
Herschel Kern
Boone County
Marriage Licenses Issued To Several Couples
Marriage licenses have been issued to Hisle Rainey and Bessie Mann, Milt Hixon and Mattie F Beasley, Samuel E Cumming and Lena E B Stipp, William L. Greene and Donnie B. Fish, Milton Tow and Thursey Tipey.
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Hisle Rainey
Bessie Mann
Milt Hixon
Mattie F. Beasley
Samuel E. Cummings
Lena EB. Stipp
William L. Greene
Donnie B. Fish
Milton Tow
Thursey Tipey
Faust the Inspiring Faust Play On Stage History
The Faust legend has fueled drama from Marlowe to Goethe with a vast German tradition. Since Goethe, his version became the standard, inspiring many adaptations and operatic forms. Porter J White stages Faust at the Stone City Opera House next Monday December 30 with nine electric effects and eerie creatures including a Brocken scene.
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Faust
Doctor Faustus
Christopher Marlowe
Shakspeare
Geothe
Germany
Goethe
Lessing
Porter J. White
Stone City Opera House
Hades
Christmas Notes At BonO and Nearby Gatherings
W H Hughes and J L Stewart visited Stonington on Saturday. Jobo Hamilton regains mobility after a foot injury. Little Lassie, daughter of A L Freed, stays sick. Miss Alice James hosted a Christmas entertainment and visits Mitchell for holidays. John Knight returns from Mitchell for winter. OT L Neideffer traveled to Mitchell. George Simpson moves to Hiram Case farm. Asher Voiles visits Saltillo. George Link of Pinhook seen in town. Dr Boyd and Henry Clark of Tunnelton in city Friday. Readers note itemizers and families fill most items. pledge to avoid personalities and limit self-naming.
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W. H. Hughes
J. L. Stewart
Stonington
Jobo Hamilton
Lassie
A. L. Freed
Alice James
Mitchell
James C. Standiford
Tunnelton
John Knight
L. Neideffer
George Simpson
Hiram Case
Saltillo
George Link
Pinhook
Boyd
Henry Clark
Side Tracked delight at Stone City Opera House
Theatre goers praise Side Tracked a comedy that can be enjoyed at any point during the performance. The show has stood the test of ten years and remains popular. Jule Walters, famed as the tramp in Side Tracked, leads a first class company with Louise Llewellyn at the Stone City Opera House for New Year’s Day matinee and evening performances.
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Jule Walters
Louise Llewellyn
Stone City Opera House
Durbin's First War Experience in Salem Times
Governor W T Durbin recalls his capture by Confederate General John A Morgan during Morgan's 1868 raid on Salem. Basil Duke saved Durbin's life and later became a lifelong friend. Morgan's forces plundered Salem, destroyed rail infrastructure, taxed mills and stores, and killed or wounded several residents as they moved toward Pekin.
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W. T. Durbin
John 4. Morgan
Basil Duke
Louisville
Indiana
Durbin
John A. Morgan
Governor Durbin
New Philadelphia
Morgan
Captain Jones
Duke
General Duke
Blue River
Canton
John H. Wibble
Livonia
Henry Hoar
Joshua Bottorff
Pekin
Amex Gives Buffalo Ten Dollar Bills to Employees
American Express honored workers with one year of service by presenting each eligible employee a new ten dollar Pan American Buffalo bill. The note features a buffalo image and, despite some critics, has been widely accepted without protest.
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The
American Express Co
Adams Bros Expand Quarry With New Compressed Air Unit
The Adams Bros stone quarry in Smithville district contracts another compressed air machine to be installed by March 1. Compressed air was first introduced last May and proved successful, prompting the larger 1901 business for the quarry as three extra channelers were added in the past year.
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Adams Bros
Smithville
Commissioner’s Sale of Land in Lawrence County Indiana
Commissioner's sale of land in the case of Johnson v Dixon proceeds at 1 pm at the Bedford court house south door. The property, about 69 acres, lies in townships 4 and 2 east, with White River meanders, and will be sold privately subject to court approval and a minimum value. One half cash, balance in one year with 6 percent interest, deeds and mortgage to secure deferred payment. J Newton Oranke, Commissioner. December 19, 1901.
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Court House
Bedford
Indiana
Lawrence County
White River
Anid River
Anid Court
J . Newton Orvoke
Notice Of Final Settlement In Johnson Estate
State of Indiana Lawrence County In the matter of Jesse A Johnson deceased John M Johnson administrator files final settlement and vouchers. The probate court will examine on January 5 1902 all interested persons must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Heirs and others must prove heirship at the same time. December 14 1901. John M Johnson Administrator.
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Shoals
Ind
John Barns
Barns
Newell C. Rathbun
Jeffersonville
Chili
Argentina
Italy
Comnec
Downstown
Brownstown Telephone
O. H. Cooley
A. J. Hamilton
Indiana
McKinley
Paoli
Francis Russell
Centerville
Lima
Ohio
Cincinnati
Washington
Morgan Lee
Lee
State OF
County of
Lawrence
A. T. Lawrence Circus Court
Jesse A. Johnson
John M. Johnson
F ‘Otice
Celia Glover
Lillian Glover
Jacob Y. Bates
Lawrence Circuit Court
Court House
Bedford
Read
Lawrence County
Mitchell
Isaac N. Glover
Guardian
Application For Liquor License In Tunnelton 1901
Notice to Tunnelton residents that Stephen O Fountain will apply to Lawrence county Board of Commissioners at the January 1902 term for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in a room on Main Street Tunnelton. Premises described as a front room of a one story frame building at northwest corner of lot 22 with clear glass window, owned by Fountain. location and term dated December 13, 1901.
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Tunnelton
Guthrie Township
Lawrence
Indiana
Lawrence County
Board of Commissioners
Main Street
Sed Town
Stephen O. Fountain
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Lawrence Circuit
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