Few New Laws Foreseeed For 1903 General Assembly
Indianapolis February 18 line legislators vow acts of 1908 will be a small pamphlet not a large volume. The keynote few new laws holds credit to lawmakers as they near three week end with under twenty-five new measures sent to the governor. Democrats show strength but lack political capital amid anti trust bill trouble and heated fights over Memorial Hall and other bills. Public sentiment favors voting machines but fate rests in the legislature’s hands.
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Indianapolis
Tte
Senate
George Rogers Clark
Memorial Hall
Washington
Thomas Hendricks
Gen
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
House
Wright
Marion County
Senator Matson
Matson
Bamberger
Thompston
Sune
Organized Labor
Minervalia
Railroad Commission
Michigan City
R. C. Tucker
Monon
Chicago
Hammond
Ard
McDoss
Y Arc
Presiden McDoel
Svory
Cincinnati
Lawmakers push for constitutional amendment on qualifications
Reports from the legislature describe efforts to raise professional standards for lawyers amid broader debates on reapportionment reforms. Bills aim to align terms for county officers and extend officials’ terms, while rail and labor measures face mixed prospects as Indianapolis seeks charter changes to regulate railroad tracks.
Real Estate Transfers in Lawrence County Indiana Week Ended Feb 17 1903
A compilation of 34 real estate transfers in Lawrence County Indiana for the week ending February 17 1903 from A B Dye Abstracter lists transfers across Bedford Mitchell Spice Valley and Marshall townships including parcels to Elias Gawger John S Bailey Joseph Gardner Grant Stone Company Bedford Belt Railway Company Julia A Morgan Lavina Marley and others with total consideration $25982. The report also notes Bloomington will not hear Creatore and his Italian band due to the health of Creatore. a Western tour cancellation and negotiations with Banda Rossa for a future engagement are reported.
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Lawrence County
Indiana
A. B. Dye
Donica & Dye
E E. Farmer
Elias Gawger
John H Fidler
John S Bailey
Joseph Stillson
Bedford
James F. Smith
Joseph Gardner
Spice Valley Township
Euphemisa R. Dunn
Bedford Belt Railway Company
Shanswick
James B. Duncan
Julia A. Morgan
M.N. Moore
William T. Moore
Mitchel
Benj. C. Johnson
Lavina J. Marley
Huron
Mary &. Hebbert
Grant Stone Company
Marshall Township
Bloomington
Creatore
Indiana University
Banda Rossa
Philadelphia Mayor Victory and Indiana Weapon Legislation
John Weaver wins the Philadelphia mayoral race by a large Republican margin over Francis F. Kane. Indiana considers a Thompson Bill for primaries in larger towns, while a bill restricting sales of dangerous weapons advances through the legislature. Sixteen die after a tornado sinks the steamer Olive on the Choan river in Virginia. A mastiff dispute at Bloomington seeks ownership via replevin. Uncle Milton Ramsey dies at 94, with a long obituary noting his farm, business ventures, and public spirit. Washington and Bloomington dispatches report coal shortages and a court case over Sport the dog.
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John Weaver
Philadelphia
Francis F. Kane
Bloomington
Ind
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Louis A. Holman
Knox County
Sigma Nu
William Taylor
Sport
Taylor
Milton Ramsey
John
Martha Alexander Ramsey
North Carolina
Pleasant Run
Iredell County
Milton
Alex M
Melinda Browning
John N
Mary J
Eirza A
Obedie
Amanda A
Martha
William W
Catherine
Sarah F
Benjamin W
Evaine
James A
Byremsey
Miltie
Nathan
William
Grubb
Fox
Rg. Kinney
John Younger
David Todd
George Starr
Brown
Bridges
James
Danville
Ill
Bennie
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Globe
Atlantic
Peter Cooper
Indiana
Chicago
San Francisco
Christian Church
Heltonville
Hitler Quincy Short
Earth
Robert Younger
Erie
Gilgal Cemetery
J. W
High School Notes On Faculty Changes And Plans
Will Judah has joined Gould's Drug Store in the former High School post vacated by Henry Campbell. Miss Margaret Davis has withdrawn from High School in Columbus due to her mother's illness. The Civil Government Class plans daily board outlines to guide lessons. Weather delays prompt efforts to keep athletic practice active and organized, with hopeful plans for better team enthusiasm when conditions permit.
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Will Judah
G. K. Gould’s
Henry Campbell
Margaret Davis
H.S
Columbus
Local notes from Pinhook and nearby towns
The column records social visits and movements across Pinhook and neighboring areas, noting guests, trips to Bedford and Tunnelton, farm transfers, and community activities. It mentions marriages in the region, road conditions turning muddy, and local officials sworn into state posts. It also covers a political note on gravel road costs and taxpayer figures alongside regional gossip and travel between towns.
Notice of final settlement in Samuel McKnight estate
State of Indiana Lawrence County in the Lawrence Circuit Court February Term 1903. Eiza L Johnson as administrator presents final settlement of the estate of Samuel McKnight deceased. The account and vouchers will be examined March 1, 1903, at which time interested parties must appear to show cause why the settlement should not be approved and prove heirship or claims. Elza L Johnson administrator. Brooks and Brooks attorneys.
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Lawrence Circuit
Citizens Trust Company
Susan E. Chamberlain
John B. Chamberlain
Citizens National Bank of Bedford
A. D
Lawrence County
Indiana
James FE. Smith
Martin, Dye & Martin, Attys
State OF
Lawrence Circuit Court
Samuel McKeni Ht
Eiza L. Johnson
Samuel McKnight
Elza L. Johnson
Brooks & Brooks
Common Council
City of
Bedford
West
M” Street
Eighteenth Street
General Assembly
W.M. Denniston
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Estate of Isaac Bonham
George M. Norman as Administrator filed final settlement of the estate of Isaac Bonham deceased. The Circuit Court on February 1, 1903, requires all heirs creditors or legatees to appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved. Martin Dye and Martin, Attys.
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Isaac Bonham
Lawrence
George M. Norman
Martin, Dye & Martin, Attys
Local Visits and Trades Reported Around Bryantsville
Herschel Quackenbush and wife visited W. J Smith near Bryantsville Sun ny. L. D. Kern is quite sick at present. Geo. Wilkison bought several cattle for shipment paying about de. Mrs. A. Knight of Bedford visited here Thursday. Long haulers cutting the pike roads in Creeked bottom. J. Short from Bedford visited Saturday. W. M. Williams and wife were in Bedford. Mrs. S. O. McClung and son Lyle visited Aunt Batsy Kern. Alex Cox in Bedford Saturday. Otis Bridwell bought a horse from Alex Cox.
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Aaron Mitchell
Spencer Smith
Leesville
Fiona Crawford
J. C. Brooking
Joel Crawford
Kelly Myers
Bedford
Jacob Hoppingarner
Dalton
Jerome Launis
John Kern
Heltonville
DE Launis
L. D. Kern
Geo. Wilkison
Pike
J. Short
W. M. Williams
S.O. McClung
Lyle
Batsy Kern
Alex Cox
Otis Bridwell
Local Notes on Nearby Residents and Moves
Gath and Grace Bass spent Sunday at home. Archie Tow and wife, near Bremer, moved into Mr. Pitman’s house while he seeks a location. Wesley Route suffers from a carbuncle. Ww. H. Chapman will move to Martin county soon. W.H. Swith bought a farm north of Bedford and will move his family there next month. Dr. Sherwood was called southwest of town to set an arm for a child of Jot Brinkworth.
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Harvey, Ross
Dora Flinn
Fort Ritner
Hiram Flinn
Daniel A. Lee
John Baugh
Bono
Elisha Lee
Cal Boyles
John H. Mathis
John Flinn
Hkivervale
Alfred Guthrie
Ames Brooves
L. G. Boyd
Daniel A. Les
Marshal Guthrie
Frank Allen
Asher & Wilcox
Miss Mable Clark
Archie Tow
Near Bremer
Mr. Pitman
Ww. H. Chapman
Martin County
W.h.swith
Bedford
Dr. Sherwood
Jot Brinkworth
Frank Burton
Baris
Elyzie Bariden
Marion
Richard Gray
Sherwood
Town
Notice to Nonresident Olive Brock Quiet Title Suit
State of Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Circuit Court February Term 1903 Olive Brock nonresident notice to appear February 26 next term at Bedford Court House to answer or demur to complaint for quiet title of real estate filed by Clyde K Brock through attorneys Alexander and Harris. Clerk Boone Leonard.
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Tevens
Belra
Charlotts
Albert Stevens
Albert Staves
Sadie Stevens
Laura Montgomery
Laura Montgmery
Oliver Montgomery
Oliver Montmery
Meranda Smith
Meranda-fm
Vo Jacob Smith
Ratees
Jacob Smith
Elymith
Fmily Smith
Jatees
Walter
N. Stevens
Linnie Stevens
Eliza Garrison
India
Anl
Lawrence
Bedford
A. D
Boone Leonard
Martin, Dye & Martin
William H. Consalus
Martin, Dye and Martin
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Baltimore
Indiana
Guardian
Bund
Court House
A.D
Jones
Clerk
Martin
Dye & Martin
Atty's
Olive Brock
Alexander & Harris
J. Rickson Smith
Laura Pryor
Alice C. Pifer
Frances J. Moore
State of
Insaid
Lerk
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Jacob Vantleave
Humpson
Mitchell
William ‘Blevens
L. W. Spencer
Spice Valley
Ara Anderson
Indian Creek
David W. McDaniel
Louis Zanhl
East Bedford
Rosa Burton
Lorena Snow
C. M. Lemon
May Eppard
W.V. Williams
W. ¥. Morgan
Vestal
Homer N. McKnight
James F. Deckard
Jacob Wallheiser
Julia A. Wallheiser
Oliver Deveque
J. P. Terry
Harvey Dixon
Hlias OC. Wicker
Guthrie Township
Jane Lyons
James Stephenson
West Bedford
Sallie Smith
Wright J. Sanders
Marion Township
Wm. A. Terrell
Mary E. Hickman
Mary BE. Hickman
S. S. Doman
Newton S. Skerd
Ragsdale
Add
Reuben Scott
Henry J. Bircher
Shawswick
Leonard R. Owen
Perry Township
Susie E. Baldwin
Hi Baldwin
Aaron Speer
Wm. H. Speer
Issac H. Crim
William E. Alexander
Zollman
Owen & Houston
M. A. Townsend
Richard Summer
Joseph M. Louder
Ira C. Louder
Miinn Township
Flinn Township
Isaiah Phipps
Martha J. Stover
Mannington
Add. Mitchell
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Marseilles
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J. H. Montgomery
Susie
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Arthur
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E. B. Dixon
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Martha Axcdlifer
Vale Tives
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Hiram Pint
Richard Mires of
Pinhook
Benjamin and
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Robert N. Dixon
John P. Plina
Harvey
Robert Mathis
Julius H. Beavers
Jesse Dowling
William M. Lee
Henry Mills
Walter Guthrie
Marion Lowry
Salem
Charles Lowry
Mort Allen
Josie McIntosh
Washington County
Ambros Crawford
J. A. Brooking
Clarence
Ben Harris
QO. M. Brooking
E. Allen
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SS Wever
Ald Mara
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Richard Bright
Ben
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D. B. Beaver and Son
Fiona
Addie Crawford
C. M. Brooking and
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R. A. Myer
R. N. Dixon
A. 8. Wilcox & Co
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James Doddson
Daugher
Dr. Fountain
Bedfordusiness Friay
Kobt Ingte
Leonard Crawford
Gertie Ingle
Bertha Crawford
C. M. Brooking
Haws
Lsten
Guthrie
George B. Cortelyou
Mississippi
A. B. Tresslar
D. A. Jennings
W. ¥. Kooker
Haga Teor
Wrence
Awrence
Aciphus
C. C. Pierce and
Herschel Quackenbush
W. J Smith
Bryantsville
Sunny
A. Knight
Gath and
Grace Bass
Wesley Route
Ogallala
Imp. O. R. M
Daniel Mayo
Cat
Ren C. Graves
Nat V. Stuvrz
Guxepny McKowry
State OF Indiana
Citizens Trust ‘ Company of
Herrietta
Tannehill
Uor
Board of Commissioners
Huron Spice Valley Township
Rown
Said Town
Said
John BE. Tekrell
Lawrence Gircuit
Clyde K. Brock
Hiram Storms
Alfrea Storms
Isaac Storms
W. Lowery Storms
Andrew M. Brown
von Louisa Brown
Dunn & Pearson
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Tabitha Anderson
Frank Armstrong
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