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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1900

Page

2

Subscription Rates for County and Outside County

The notice lists subscription pricing: one year within the county and one year outside the county at $1.25. It appears as a brief pricing update likely from a community newspaper.

Lawrence county announces candidates in Republican primary

Public notices list Boone Leonard Gitina Adamson Rebin Scott Samuel Simpson West Charles Dunihue Lauren Payne James F Smith George W Holmes Benjamin F Keithley Edward J Moore Amos W Scoggan B R Ross Jacob R Pops C P M Davis for various offices in Lawrence county. All names appear with election subject to Republican Primary decisions and advance payment rules.

Gitina Adamson Lawrence County Reben B. Scott Samuel Simpson Charles Dunihue Lauien E. Payne James F. Smith Sherif George W. Holmes Amos W. Scoggan Jacob R. Pops County Council C. P. M. Davis

Township candidates vie in Republican primary fields

An item listing multiple township races announces Elza Smith for Trustee of Indian Creek, Campbell for Trustee of Shawswick, Curtis E Ray for Trustee of Shawswick, Glover for Assessor of Shawswick, J W Hoopinga bner for Assessor of Shawswick, and Opal Armstrong for Assessor of Indian Creek, all subject to party primaries.

Elza Smith Indian Creek Township George Co. Campbell Shawswick Township Curtis E. Ray George Glover J. W. Hoopingabner Opal Armstrong

Republican Township Primary in Shawswick Township

The Republicans of Shawswick township announce a primary on Saturday Feb 3 for Township Trustee three Advisory Board members Township Assessor two Justices of the Peace one Constable one Supervisor per district four districts First paying appears first on Union ticket Nomination details set by secretary F B Otis and expenses to be paid by candidates. Chairman Geo W Bidaniel.

F. B. Otis Union

Republican County Primary Election Notice 1900

County Republican officials announce a primary election in every township of Lawrence county on Saturday February 3 1900. Polls open 8 a m to 6 p m to select candidates for county offices to be elected in November. Names appear on the Union ticket in order of assessments paid. Assessed payments must go to the Central Committee secretary.

Lawrence County

Voting precinct list for Bedford area election

The notice sets a January 27 deadline for ticket mute at 8 p.m. No names accepted after the hour. Precincts include Shawswick in Oolitic and Bedford, Marion in Mitchell, Bono, Guthrie Turnerton and Bt Ritner, Flinn Leesville, Pleasant Run Heltonville and Bartlettsville, Marshall Guthrie Avoca, Indian Creek Williams Fayette, Spice Valley Bryantsville Huron. David Y. Johnson chairs, Fred B. Otis secretary.

Shawswick Oolitic Bedford Marion Mitchell Bono Guthrie Turnerton Bt. Ritner Flinn Leesville Pleasant Run Heltonville Bartlettsville Marshall Avoca Perry Springville Spice Valley Township Bryantsville Huron David Y. Johnson Fred B. Otis

State Republican Convention Set for Late April

The Republican State Convention will be held in Tomlinson Hall on April 25 and 26 to avoid conflicts with the G A R encampment and other May events. May dates were ruled out due to existing elections and the need to choose delegates thirty days before the National Convention. The last week of April was chosen as the practical window with early scheduling policy.

Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis Journal Frankfort Taylor Kentucky London Commonwealth W.W. S. Tayor John L. Sandford Lexington Goebel Louisville W. J. Stone P. W. Hardin Lindsay Simon B. Buckner Owens Breckinridge Theodore Hallam Covington Hallam Indianapolis

Mossy And Bob Spark Debate On Miers Nomination

A Bloomfield Democrat column rails against continued Miers service in Congress criticizing a decade in office and alleged fraud in 1896 while praising Moss and hinting at a vigorous primary fight. The piece notes the new S. I. station interior lighting with 50 electric lights and exterior arc lights.

S. I

Second District race heats up as anti Miers force grows

Washington Ind Jan 26 The Second District Democratic scene tightens with Parks Martin's reelection and a rising anti Miers sentiment. Five candidates said to oppose Miers include Aiken Davis and ex Mayor Ogden with Ogden seen as a strong foil. Knox and Greene counties show stiff anti Miers sentiment while Monroe and Martin counties shift. The B and O S W reports 6 873 276 gross earnings 1 856 328 net and a 80 954 surplus. S I will build River Side depot at White River and the Ilene depot near Morgan stock farm Greene County named for Miss Ilene Morgan.

Washington Ind Parks Martin Tharp Miers Aiken Sullivan Davis Greene Ogden Daviess Indiana Knox County Daviess County Mason J. Niblack Knox William A. Cullop Greene County William Moss Monroe County Martin County Iiew S. I Ilene Great Morgan Stock Farm Mr. Morgan

Typhoid Deaths Mentioned in Local Notices

Mr and Mrs Bill Nickless of Mt Olive return from burial of their daughter at Old Union Typhoid fever caused the death I S I Ticket Agent Smith called to Campbellsburg Ind for death of his brother in law James J Baker nearby Typhoid fever caused his death Mrs Arthur Bright visiting her parents on Twin Creek Washington county Klondike Milling Co delivered a fine batch of hickory timber to Bedford timber men this week

Bill Nickless Mt. Olive Old Union Smith Campbellsburg Ind James J. Baker Arthur Bright Twin Creek Washington County Klondike Milling Co Bedford Timber

Goebel Assassinated Shocks Kentucky Gubernatorial Fight

The former governor and Democratic leader William Goebel was shot near the Kentucky Capitol. As the city reels, the contest boards declare Goebel winner, Taylor questions the legitimacy, and militia crowds the capital amid threats of civil war.

Goebel Taylor Prankfort William Goebel Wags Kentucky J.C. W. Beckham

Sheriff sale notice of property in Lawrence County Indiana

Erastus B. Dobbins sheriff announces a public sale of real estate in Lawrence County Indiana to satisfy a decree plus costs. If rents and profits do not cover the amount, the sale may include the fee simple of the parcel or part needed, with no valuation or appraisement relief, conducted at the stated place and time. Brooks & Brooks, attorneys. January 26, 1900. $17.50

Lawrence Circuit Alfred Guthrie Charles L. King Alice M. King Lawrence County Indiana State of Erastus BR. Dobbins Brooks & Brooks Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford Building, Savings and Loan Association Victor McFall Amanda Mckall Mary E. Richardson Thomas J. Brooks James E. Born Robt M. Parks East Bedford Erastus R. Dobbins E. K. Dye Lawrence Robert Anderson Frank Chaney Said- Lawrence County Garten Springville Erastus KR. Dobbins

Notice in Complaint No 4030 Barton W S Armstrong

Plaintiff Brooks & Brooks files complaint in Lawrence Circuit Court to collect a demand by attachment against non resident defendant Barton W S Armstrong. Defendant must appear February 3 1900 at Bedford Court House or demur. witness Isaac H Crim Clerk signs notice.

Barton W.S. Armstrong Brooks & Brooks Barton W. S. Armstrong Indiana Lawrence Bedford A. D Isaac H. Crim State of Lawrence County Mattie Foote Lou Foote W. E. Stipp Isaac H. Grim

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Bedford Mail Editors Otis & Brooks, Proprietors Pas Boone Leonard Anno West Trerence E W. H Lawon Benjamin F. Keithley George B. Ross Geo. W. Bicdaniel Williams Fayetteville State Convention Mossy and Bob Mr. Miers Col. Matson George W. Cooper Moss Congress Second Bloomfield Democrat Ahy Che S. 1 White River Elnora River Side Coxton Rictor Scott St.oa Scotty & Bowne, Chemists New York State House Sprecral William Goebel Capitol Building Senator Goebel State House Yard Senate Jack Chinn State Building Jack Chinn Bill Capitol Hotel Todian John Whittaker Butler County John KE. Miles Whittaker McCormick Holland Whittaker Winchester Executive Building Ernor Hazelrigg Court of Appeals Beckham Cincinnati Goebels William J. G. Carlisle Kenton County State Senate Carlisle United States Blackburn Sandford John N. Sandford J. C. S. Blackburn Kate Mr. Blackburn John Young Brown William S. Taylor Decison Goebel Returning Board William J. Bryan Gillespie Nicholas John R. Walsh W. H. Smith Thomas O. Daggy WH. Erwin Cachnier Bedford National Bank William H. Smith Vinson V. Williams Thomas Daggy George W. McDaniel James Herrine Capital GITY Alexander, J H Heirs Boruff Anna Nellie G Brown Andrew M Bridwell James B Chrisler Wm B Day Lewis Edwards Viola Fisher Sarah M Gardner Joseph Hennon Samuel Hoopengarner T Hayward Sarah Howell Johnson John Sr. Johnson Love Henrietta Helen N. Mitchell Sophia Mathes Elizabet NeMahan Eilen McFall Palmer Jennif Richards Alice Shryer Vin Strout Schmidt Erost Bhonees Short Wary Florence Ard J W Noye West Bedford Foote Tes William M. Denniston City of William W.ferguson Sheriff’s Sale Shanswick Township State of Indiana Towit State Nirs Dora Reath Charles BE. Hall Bedford, Ind Harry E. Hodges Frank Bodges Jacob Meadows John Hellenburg S. S. Road Terre Haute Walsh Greensburg Charles E. Ragsdale Sheriffs Sale Mr. Best D. L. Seo O DR. Goss Mr. Moody Chicago Hey Man Man Abegrand Seanred ZLOOL Hawtterdy A. D. Worthington
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