Announcers Name Lawrence County Republican Primary Candidacies
A series of announced candidacies for Lawrence County offices follows. Boone Leonard Oliver Cosner Litena Adamson Crethen B. Scott Samuel Simpson and W. A. West seek the clerk treasurer and representative roles with the outcome tied to the Republican Primary Election decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Leonard
Lawrence Circuit Court
Oliver M. Cosner
Litena Adamson
Lawrence County
Recren B. Scott
Sabjivet
Republicans of Lawrence County Meet for Central Committee
Republican members and supporters in Lawrence County are called to gather at the Bedford Court House on Saturday January 6 1909 at 1 pm to select a new County Central Committee delegates and alternates for conventions fix the date of the county primary election and handle other business. James B Duncan chairman Fred Otis secretary.
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Lawrence County
Court House
Bedford
Ind. Nast
Lawrence
Charles EB. Rugsduale
Barton
Srid
Isaac FH. Crim
State of Indiana
Mattie Foote
Lou Foote
Wewv
W. E. Stipp
State of
Indiana
Sturve
Crim
Board of Commissioners
John M. Gainey
Democrats Hesitate to Set Platform as 1900 Convention Looms
The piece argues Democrats delay their 1900 convention to observe Republican moves in St Louis. It notes Democratic defeats since 1892 and predicts a stronger Republican House majority, with further rifts on gold standard policy.
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St. Louis
Cleveland
Grant
House of Representatives
House
Congress
Democratic Convention Delay Reflects Despair in Glow Globe
The Globe Democrat notes two expansion issues and a late Democratic convention plan aiming to blunt an expected national landslide. It emphasizes party leaders fearing a decisive defeat and seeking any issue to rally across the country.
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Jones
Tues
Alf
Ing
Globe- Democrat
When Does the Twentieth Century Start
The piece explains a century spans 100 years and days define years. It argues the twentieth century begins January 1, AD 1901, while noting a minority contend for 1900 as start. The explanation cites calendar counting from year one through year 100 and beyond.
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New York Sun
Governor Wood Orders Broad Cuban Prisoner Releases
Gov. Gen. Wood issues orders for the release of numerous individuals held in Cuban prisons without trial, signaling a halt to detentions and a push toward potential judicial review or parole.
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Wood
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Full Cure
The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages as a constitutional disease. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any failure to cure. Includes testimonials request and price of 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Chenngey & Co
Toledo
Dim sunrise frames snowbound land in a frigid century scene
A newspaper fragment notes a morning with near zero temperatures as Mrs Runyon and her infant die suddenly. Drs Wilson and Smith failed to help. Other items include a frightened calf injuring a girl, a school closing, a visit by W C Plummer to Indianapolis, New Year’s dinner at Stirlington Wray’s, local thefts, a cancer treatment for Lia Sullivan’s daughter, Maud Hunsucker helping with household duties, the doctor nearly freezing on rounds, and a testimonial for Dr J H McLean’s Liver and Kidney Balm from W T Massa in Tennessee dated May 10, 1806.
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Runyon
Here
Ft. Ritner
W. C Plummer
Indianapolis
Andrew Holmes
Stirlington Wray
Bedford
Lia Sullivan
Maud Hunsucker
Plummer
M. W. Wilson
Window Cliffs
Tenn
Williver
J. H. McLean
W.T. Massa
Messick & Dodd
Indiana wool growers show renewed strength in industry
Indiana wool growers report a thriving sector with 1,320,121 sheep and higher per head valuations. Governor Mount and Senator Guthrie urged better regulation of sheep cubs and warned about beef shortages while rail passenger business booms.
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Guthrie
Indianapolis
Indiana
Governor Mount
Association
Railroad Racket Shows Progress and Personnel Moves
The S I telegraph line reaches the new Linton passenger station while crews finish the B and O S W depot. Clarence Cook injures a finger. Buck Gardner visits relatives. several staff transfers occur including Chas Brownscombe to Washington and J C Babbitt moving to the Belt yards. Gutters of the cold spell strain batteries and section men keep crossings clear as M E Ingalls forecasts a strong year for railroads with rising freight.
Chicago Markets Opening Prices and Day’s Movement
Chicago markets report from Heitger Block via L A Kinsey Co shows futures for May wheat at 6.955 to 6.07 bid and 3-4 decline, corn at 5.0 to 5.24, receipts of hogs 45 000 and cattle 14 000 with mixed shifts. Market overall steady to slightly lower for cattle, hogs lower, sheep strong. Northwestern today 340 cars vs 411 last year, cash wheat No 2 Run 68 e No 3 Red bic. Liverpool open down 4 pence for wheat and corn unchanged at close.
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Liverpool
January Weather Forecast From Rev Hicks Warns Of Extremes
The Reverend predicts a month of sharp temperature swings with warm spells and long cold snaps. Storms dot the period from the 7th to the 11th and again around the 15th to 17th, with a major cold wave likely late month and into February.
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R. Hicks
Earth
Moon
Mars
Boers Capture Cyphergat and Molteno Battles Near Ladysmith
Reports say Gen French struggles to hold Colesberg as Boers press at Cyphergat where Molteno fell. Cyphergat was captured then abandoned. Ladysmith bombardment resumes. Gen Buller harasses Tugela and may advance as ford opens. Also in Kentucky, contest notices target Gov Taylor and Lt Gov Marshall amid graft accusations. Blackburn elected to U S Senate after four years in retirement.
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Gatacre
Cyphergat
Molteno
French
Colesberg
Ladysmith
Buller
Tugela River
Frankfort
Goebel
J. C.W. Beckham
Taylor
Marshall
Jefferson County
Louisville
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Republican Party
Election Commission
Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn
William Lindsay
United States Senate
Earthquake toll and relief funds dominate telegraph news
Six hundred lives were lost in the Tiflis province earthquakes on Monday. Relief funds for Maj. Gen. Lawton’s widow surpass $50,000, with $44,122 officially reported to Adjt. Gen. Corbin. Also noted are canal commission plans, pensions for a fallen officer’s widow, Cuban cabinet swearing in, and other global updates.
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Tiflis
Russia
Lawton
Adjt
Corbin
Panama
House
Senate
Col. Stotsenburg
Philippines
Havana
Gen. Woods
Local notes from Caxton and surrounding towns
Residents and visitors noted include Chas Nicholas and wife from Limestone visiting Marion Nickles, and Lou Route and wife staying with Arthur Bright in Caxton. Reports of a wild cat killed on White River, a two legged dog attracting attention, and Mack Banks's jaw injury. A group of seven Limestone youths visited from Salt Creek ice to Caxton, with ice conditions described as fair. Jim Mickels dislocated his left shoulder in a wagon accident near Bedford. Mr and Mrs Wes Beasley left for Illinois on a extended visit. Smiley and Son tiling factory head H Smiley visited Odon for business.
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Doc Ferguson
Indianapolis
Chas. Nicholas
Limestone
Marion Nickles
Lou Route
Buddha
Arthur Bright
Nobie Tatum
White River
Dan
Dillman
Bedford
Smith
Mack Banks
Klondilxer
Freeland
Mack
Salt Creek
Caxton
Dock -Hackler
Jim Mickels
Wes Beasley
Illinois
H. Smiley
Smiley & Son
Odon
Local News Notes and Social Roundup
Williams. School opened Tuesday after a break for teachers and pupils. A long social gathering at Mrs. Sarah Ferguson’s featured oyster soup and fruit with many local names listed among attendees. Clean blood ads conclude the item with medicinal product pitch rather than local event details.
One Colorful Figure on a Winter Rail Journey
A damp winter train trip through foggy, gray landscapes yields a single vivid sight, a Chirnahan in a brilliant purple sleeves coat who stands out against the somber stations and muddy roads. The piece notes uniform dampness and color across rural and rail surroundings, with the striking lone color breaking the monotony.
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Ced
Clatus
Chirnahan
New York
Charcoal Uses in Households and Food Preservation
A magazine excerpt outlines household uses for charcoal to keep ice chests and rooms dry and sweet. It describes placing charcoal in ice chests and meat barrels, wrapping foods, and purifying water by boiling and filtering. It also includes unrelated quotes and anecdotes.
Choppy Tchoupitoulas Confusion Captures Street Talk
A New Orleans trolley starter recalls visitors confusing local street names like Tchoupitoulas, explaining the common nickname Choppy for short. The piece contrasts street-name quirks with a broader note on Korea’s geography and climate.
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Custom House
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Cause For Change Chemist Bad To Take
Fragmentary text describes a chemical product with an agreeable taste and a child asking for it. A father of nine and a request for another preparation appear as partial dialogue snippets. No clear event or outcome can be established.
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Korea
Gir
Fondon
Financial Statement of Lawrence Circuit Court Clerk
Honorable judge, presenting financial statement of charges to the Lawrence Circuit Court Clerk. Names include Silas Whitted Emins Myer Flora Stevens Sarah Chambers Mary A. Smith Emma E Wade Willian Wade Susan Byrnes McMillion Arnoda estate of Margaret Beck Hugh Knott heirs Jane Thompson estate W H Tow estate Susan Poendergrast estate John Laswell estate Eversole Cox Sherwood Beasley Connerly minor David Tanksivy estate David Baldwin Geo Heiger estate Nathan Jackson Kate N Willard Register Fees collected fees total 282
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William H. Martin
Lawrence Circuit Court
Silas Whitted
Emins
Myer
Flora Stevens
Sarah Chambers
Mary A. Smith
Emma E. Wade Willian
Wade
Susan Byrnes
He Caan
Abba
Charles Sanders
Arthur M. Sellers
McMillion Atnoda
Margaret Beck
Hugh Knott
Jane Thompson
W. H. Tow
Susan Poendergrast
John Laswell
Eversole & Cvid Cox
Sherwood
Beasley
Jesse Connerly
David Tanksivy
David Baldwin
F.urera
Geo. Heiger
Nathan Jackson
Este
Kate N. Willard
Sale Notice of 80 Acre Property in Section 5
Auction from 10am to 6pm on the described premises the south half of the southeast quarter of section five township 4 north range 2 west containing eighty acres more or less. Terms cash in hand. Lewis B. Kern, Commissioner.
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Lawrence County
Indiana
Twentne
Seale
J. Iwckson Smith
Lewis B. Kern
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Otis & Brooks, Proprietors
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W. A. West
James Smith
Frence County
Gec W. Holmes
Thie Dee
Benjamin F. Keithley
Ofrf
James B. Duncan
Sec
Weddlesville
Red Cross
Bedford Amn
J. Gardner
Indiana Wool Growers
Steve Lockwood
Fort Branch
Mr. Lockwood
Greensburg
S. I. Ry
D. A. McAbee
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway
Jennings County
Linton
Ind
Terre Haute
Joe Kleinbuch
Jas. Callahan
Menon
Greencastle Banner-Times
Monon
Owensburg
Fred Dodds
Isaiah Foster
John P. Foster
Coxton
Fletch Hubbard
Harve Bond
Tunmelton
D. B. Guthrie
Fostoria
Sam Hubbard
Austin Bond
Tunnelton
D. B Guthrie
Lawrenceport
S. I
Clarence Cook
Buck Gardner
The
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Chas. Brownscombe
Westport
Washington
George Crocker
O. Oo
J.C. Babbitt
Oolitic
Belt Yards
Elnora
North I Street
James Standiford
S. I. Electrician
John Halcomb
Manon
Lafayette
Mr. Halcombe
Bloomington
M. E. Ingalls
Chicago
L. A. Kinsey CO
Heitger Block
Dobbins
Telegraphic News
Roberts
Utah
Col. Pilcher
Orange River
Sunnyside Laager
B. Williams
Orval Rainbolt
Hubert “Ferguson
D. A McCurdy & Co
B.E Monical
Jacob . Bossert
H. H. Chase
Dr McFarlin
Ida Roberts
Minnie Jones
Ora Pierce
Anna Chase
T. H. Williams
Opal
Olie Pierce
Sarah Ferguson
Homer
Short
Nellie. Hudson
Kentucky
Cora Ferguson
Hey
Salem
Nellie Hinshaw
Mt Olive
Bros A. M. Morczis
Luther Pierce
T. M. Adamson
Beulah Adamson
J. H. Moore
Eiza Smith
Pearl Baker
Ina Hendrixson
Mae Gcrouch
Byrd Williams
Minnie
Harryman
Nellie Etchison
Mattie Bridewell
Ora
Bessie Pierce
Popcorn
Hubert’ Ferguson
Kent Witsman
Nelson
Charlie Hendrixson
Sam
Bert Short
Ollie
Seymour Pierce
Richard
James
Bart Williams
Mrs. Smith
Beauty
John R. Walsh
W. H. Smith
Thomas 0
Daggy
Casnier
WM. Erwin
Asst Gashier
Bedford National Bank
William H. Smith
Vinson V. Williams
Thomas O. Dagey
George W. McDaniel
James B. Herrine
Globe
Mry Bay
Mugeendorfer Blatter
Duman’ Wit
Dumas
Junior
Atchison Globe
Switzerland
Canton of
Zurich
Canton
Marquesas Islands
W. Tyler Olcott
New York Press
New Orleans Street
Desty Phipps
John Ss. Phipps
Mary E. Byers
Everett Reuter
Clyde Brock
Milford P. Hubbard
Edward Fullard
William R. Hubbard
Clarence Hubbard
Roscoe Hubbard
Orville Hubbard
Dessie M. Heath
Madison H. Phipps
Ralph Phips
Joseph Phipps
Amelia Phipps
Patrick St. Candy
John M. Phipps
Financial Statement
Isaac FL. Crim
Isha
Sime
Civil Order Book of Law Circuit Court
Bedford Papers
Jannery Ist
John M. Galney
Suid Dity
General Fund
Library Fund
Mary
W. W. Ferguson
F. Buchanan
August Unkel
Robert F. McKinley
Common Council
J Street
R Street
William M. Denniston
Larence
William F. Mitchell
Amelia Mitchell
John McKee
Fannie Pecan
Charles Reath
A. D
Auditor’s Office
Said
John MM. Gainey
W.smitit & CO
Ochester
C. H. Emery
John D. Alexander
Gunn
Eagle Clothing
Munn & Co
Scientific American
F St
Washington, D
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