Democratic candidates scarce as Indiana leaders fret over ticket
Indianapolis February reports Democratic leaders struggle to field candidates for Indiana state offices. Only Adam Heimberger of New Albany seeks Secretary of State, endorsed by Floyd County. Republicans announce at least thirty five hopefuls actively pursuing state offices, touring counties and courting delegates ahead of the March 24 convention.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Teaders
Adam Heimberger
New Albany
Floyd County
Mrs. George Ragsdale Visits Ill in Leesville
Mrs. George Ragsdale, visiting her son Jacob Ragsdale, has been very ill during her stay in Leesville. Robert H. Speer died of paralysis at his Back Creek home last Saturday night at 11. Funeral services were held at Guthrie Creek Church and he was laid to rest nearby. He was 77, a Church of Christ member, and described as a faithful Christian. Eld E Lee of Ft Ruper attended services at the Church of Christ. he plans to move to Tunnelton. Hild D M Brown of Medora preached here last Sunday and will preach on the fourth Sunday in March. Gregory and Mr Dale were in town representing Continental Insurance Co of New York.
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George Ragsdale
Jacob Ragsdale
Robert H. Speer
Back Creek
Guthrie Creek
Church of Christ
Eld. E. Lee
Washington and the discipline that built a nation
Albert J. Beveridge argues that Washington’s legacy is discipline, urging Americans to cultivate self restraint and conservatism. He praises growing cooperative spirit between labor and capital and warns against rash, extreme actions that could destabilize the republic. The address was delivered February 22, 1902 in Chicago.
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Union League Club
Auditorium
Chicago
Washington
Labor and Capital Arbitration Committee
Goa
Republi
Conservatism and Adaptability in American Policy
A 20th century statesman urges moderating reform and adaptable leadership. He argues for balancing tariff, expanding foreign markets, and guardianship over dependencies, citing Washington, Madison, Blaine, and Grant as guides to pragmatic, steady action in economics and empire. The piece defends gradual progress, not fanaticism, and calls for patience in foreign relations.
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Grant
Matay
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Delaware
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Emerson
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Deutschland
Lucania
Owen County Republicans nominate Capt James Henry for Auditor
The Owen county Republicans will present Capt James Henry of Gosport Indiana as candidate for State Auditor at the upcoming State convention. Henry is described as a qualified business man farmer and banker with a Civil War record and a long standing Republican record.
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Owen County
James
Henry
Gosport
Ind
Jim Henry
Cleveland
Captain Henry
Owen County Journal
Miers Davis Plot Behind Bloomington Congressional Race
Bloomington February 24. Report says Cyrus E. Davis seeks Congress in the Second District to aid incumbent Miers. Davis would win Greene county votes to pivot to Miers later, then Davis would run for Congress and Miers target governor. Also notes Cal Gox received a life term for killing a man over tobacco and Harry S. New was offered the post of First Assistant Postmaster General.
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Bloomington
Ind
Cyrus E. Davis
Miers
Davis
Charles W. Wellman
Sullivan
Wellman
Greene County
Congress
Captured rebel leader Luchan seen as second to Aguinaldo
Telegraphic report notes Gen. Luchan, Samar rebels chief, captured by Americans in Washington. Washington, Feb 25. other items include a Plainville death, floods warnings, smallpox cases near Shoals, a Vincennes anniversary banquet, a Brownstown murder trial, a dome emblem stone loosening in Indianapolis, and a Davis gambling case rebuttal.
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Luchan
Samar
Washington
Aguinaldo
Trial Argument Planned Tomorrow Morning
The article notes a legal argument involving the late Judge Dewolf, with the hearing scheduled to begin tomorrow morning.
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Eral
Dewolf
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Birthdays
Rev. Smith fills his Shiloh appointment and Walter Kern visits Fayetteville on Sunday. Alonzo Allen and family visit Arthur Quackenbush Monday night, Uncle Elisha Callahan guests in Englewood, and Miss Myrtle Perkins returns from relatives near Heltonville.
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Shiloh
Walter Kern
Fayetteville
Bertie Perkins
Bedford
Alonzo Allen
Pleasant Run
Arthur Quackenbush
Elisha Callahan
Englewood
Myrtle Perkins
Heltonville
Anna Day
Luvia Perkins
Loda George
Flora Knight
Bert Perkins
Sears
Fred George
Edwards School
Susan Pace
J. &. Pace
Miles
Minnesota
Pace
Berry Day
Local residents head to move and visit in March
Knight of Salem visits mother Eliza Knight last Sunday. Ed and Harvey Knight plan to relocate to Salem. Mrs. Eliza Lee moves to Tunnelton. Campbellsburg’s M Robinson visits. Dixon family to move from Tunnelton March first. School holiday ends March 7, half the town may move then. Sugar camps to open. farmers plan early sowing after a woodpile holiday. Elmer Knight and May attend Stonington. A L Freed has nearly finished six dwellings for Stonington. Joe C Lick buys a new buggy. James Montgomery loses a steer. death likely from corn stalks. Joe Lick to build a home next spring. Eliza Lee and Nellie visit Mrs. Neidiffer. Hobbs family from Pinhook visits Link family. Shirles visits village often. Frank Matthew injures arm at saw mill. Morris Ferguson in poor health. James Sawyer of Leesville visits Kirby Link’s wife. A B Sands family to move near Saltillo. Mr. Sands stays until mid March. Neighbors regret losing them but wish them well.
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Knight
Salem
Eliza Knight
Harvey Knight
Eliza Lee
Tunnelton
M. Robinson
Campbellsburg
Hol A. Dixon
Elmer Knight
Miss May
Stonington
A. L. Freed
M. D. Link
J. H. Montgomery
Joe
C. Lick
Nellie
J. L. Neidiffer
William R Hobbs
Pinhook
Jno
A. Link
Shirles
Frank Matthew
Morris Ferguson
James Sawyer
Leesville
Kirby Link
A.B Sands
Saltillo
Sands
Local residents mingle in weekly visits and small errands
Judah J R McPike and wife spent an afternoon with E V Judah and wife. J W Barger was in Bedford last week. Elsworth Meadows passed through en route to Bedford. T P Lewis from near Guthrie was in town Sunday. Mrs Ailen of Bedford visiting relatives here. Mrs Louisa Barger visited with Mrs Nancy Lewis. Brinegar continues to improve after illness. John and James Barger were in Oolitic on business. G W Allen installed a telephone box and reports greetings along the line. Albert Allen made a special trip to Harrodsburg. E W Judah did business at Oolitic last week. Jd BE Lewis was in Harrodsburg Monday. Meadows family visited J W Barger and wife. Elwood Jerrell and Charlie Turner hauled wood to politics. Little Lovie and Lola Barger are sick. Muddy weather persists. Sugar making times are near. Charlie Hibbard of near Harrodsburg passed through en route to Oolitic.
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J. R. McPike
E. V. Judah
J. H. Lewis
Robert Anderson
J. W. Barger
Bedford
Elsworth Meadows
T. P. Lewis
Guthrie
Ailen
Louisa Barger
Nancy Lewis
Brinegar
John
James Barger
Oolitic
G. W. Allen
Albert Allen
Harrodsburg
W. Judah
Jd. BE. Lewis
Elsworth
Little Lovie
Lola Barger
Charlie Hibbard
Local Residents Travel and Visit Across Nearby Towns
Rollie Beene and John Henderlider made a business trip to Wallonia last Friday. Mrs. Jacob Martin stayed with her mother Mrs. Nancy Trueblood at Oklahoma. Hiram Loudermilk and wife went to Sparksville on Deering Harvesting Co business. Wiley Philips bought a horse for $100. Oliver Gilbert, John Hinderlider, James Ruddick, Bruce Burley, and others were seen visiting in Haleysburg Medora Fairview Driftwood and nearby towns for business and social visits.
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Rollie Beene
John Henderlider
Wallonia
Cora Martin
Tunnelton
Wm. Turmai
Deering Harvesting Company
Jacob Martin
Nancy Trueblood
Oklahoma
Hiram Loudermilk
Sparksville
Wiley Philips
John B. Owen
Oliver Gilbert
John Hinderlider
Henry Sneider
Driftwood
David Martin
Alfred Gullett
Haleysburg
John Hilison
Fairview
Eliza Beezley
James Ruddick
Bruce Burley
Medora
Geo
Owen
Henry Zollman
T. J. Plummer
Theodore
Local Social Roundup In Fayetteville
Several residents report grippe illness in the area. Visits include Elmer and Otis Callahan of Odon and Mrs Emily Massey under care. Various locals travel to Bedford, attend parties, and visit relatives. mules sold, and multiple residents noted in weekly crossing events and hospitalities.
Estate of Samuel McKnight Administrator Named in Indiana Notice
Notice announces Elza Johnson appointed administrator of Samuel McKnight estate in Lawrence County Indiana by the Lawrence Circuit Court. Brooks and Brooks handle the administrator's legal affairs.
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Lawrence Circuit Court
Solomon Bass
Lawrence County
Indiana
Daniel Bass
Brooks & Brooks
Lawrence
County of
State of
Samuel McKnight
Elza Johnson
Death Notice of Albert Asbell Killed at Huron Crossing
Description of Albert Asbell who was killed February 12 1903 at age 45 while negligently attempting to cross a railroad at Huron Ind He was struck by a rapidly moving train with injuries including a scalp wound broken limbs and chest bruising Coroner Harvey Voyles noted found items include stockings two dollars thirty cents tobacco and a timber bill from Seymour Manufacturing Co Seymour Ind.
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Albert Asbell
Huron
Seymour Manufacturing Company
Seymour
Ind
Harvey Voyles
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