Candidates announced for City Council First and Second Wards
Authorized notices announce John W. Owen for Councilman First Ward and Forrest W. Brown Captain 8 A. Snyder William Bahr and John A. Bartman as candidates for Councilman from the Second Ward, all subject to the Republican City Primary Election.
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Judicial
Cwe
Simpson B. Lowe
10Th Judicial Circuit
George W. Bolmes
Lucien RE. Payne
James M. Myers
ED. Massey
Frank 4. Russell
James L. Dillman
J. Hickson Smith
Bedford
Oliver M. Corner
Lew Ferguson
John L. Tilford
William M. Denniston
John W. Owen
First Ward
Red N. Strout
Forrest W. Brown
8. A. Snyder
Second Ward
William Bahr
John A Bartman
Bahr
Republican Mass Meeting in Lawrence County Notice
Republicans of Lawrence County are urged to meet at the County Courthouse Bedford at 1 p.m. to select a new County Central Committee and Delegates and Alternates for conventions. The meeting will also set a date for the County Primary Election and handle other business. David Y. Johnson, Chairman Rep. Cen. Com. Frep.B. Oris, Sec'y.
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Lawrence County
Bedford
David Y. Johnson
Rep
Cen
B. Oris
District Republican Convention in Bedford Court House
Republicans of the Second Congressional District meet as delegates at Bedford Court House on Wednesday January 15 1902 at 1 30 pm to elect a member of the State Committee. County representation totals Daviess 16 Greene 18 Knox 18 Lawrence 18 Martin 9 Monroe 14 Owen 12 Sullivan 12 Nat U Hilt district chairman 1901 Dec 28 marriage licenses issued to Geo L Speer and Adda G Whitted.
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Court House
Bedford
State Committee
Daviess
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Knox
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Monroe
Owen
Tate
Sullivan
U. Hilt
Geo. L. Speer
Adda G. Whitted
Lawrence County
Indiana
Towit
Ohio and Mississippi
Louisville, New Albany and
Chicago Railway
Chicago, Indianapolis and
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Wireless Ambition and Global Tensions Highlighted
Telegraphic items report Marconi planning a mid ocean station ship to relay messages, Sino American and Russian frictions in Pekin and New Chwang, and varying midwinter sap in sugar maples as a broad mix of international intrigue and domestic notes.
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Pekin
Marconi
Midocean
Atlantic
Endeavor
Kokomo
Ind
Panama Canal Company
House of Representatives
Hartman Named Prospect for Second Ward Council Seat
John A Hartman enters the race for Second Ward councilman as a Republican primary candidate. A leading German citizen and partner in Aldenhagen Hartman hardware, he is described as honest capable and worthy of a city legislative role. If endorsed he would likely win and serve creditably.
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John A. Hartman
Hartman
Aldenhagen & Hartman
Fred N. Strout
First
North End
John W Owen Nominated in First Ward Republican Primary
John W. Owen a leading citizen and businessman is urged by friends to run for Councilman from the First Ward subject to the Republican Primary. His candidacy is welcomed and expected to draw a large vote if nominated strengthening the ticket.
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John W. Owen
Owen
Visit of Miss Vada Chesnut Reeled in after Illness
Miss Vada Chesnut visits her brother Lester Chesnut and family over the river while recovering from a felonious injury that caused weeks of suffering.
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Vada Chesnut
Lester Chesnut
Bedford City Council Sees Electric Light Budget Cut Rejected
Bedford council regu lar session reports electric light bill slashed by 80 last month due to many street lights failing. The Bedford Electric Light Co protested and offered city a rep to record lights out. City approves sale of old Fire Department building to Will Urmey for 1035 with 90-day relocation period.
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Bedford Electric Light Co
James M. Myers
Bedford Coal and Mining Co
Beech Grove Cemetery
Will Urmey
Bedford Laundry
Fire Department
East 15Th Street
Holmes Seeks Marshal Post In Republican Primary
George W. Holmes is announced as a Republican candidate for Marshal in the upcoming City Primary. A two term County Sheriff, Deputy Marshal, and Extra Policeman, he is noted for an energetic record and strong local backing. The article also comments on silverite gains in Indiana Democratic leadership and broader Democratic shifts.
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George W. Holmes
Holmes
Ed Massey
Massey
Hoosier
Waterworks committee report notes December receipts and spending
The Waterworks Committee report for December shows receipts of 485.28 and claims paid of 332.51. A list of workers and suppliers includes quarantine guards laborers appraisers and shoeing services among others.
Vandalia Line Seeks Inquiries on Rates and Schedules
The Vandalia Line urges any persons seeking information on rates times and train details to write to J C Mills Paugh Traveling Passenger Agent Terre Haute Indiana for prompt attention.
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J. C. Mills- Paugh
Terre Haute
Ind
Stockholders approve bank officers at annual meeting
The Stone City Bank held its annual meeting on Wednesday at the banking house. All old officers were re-elected for the coming year: Alfred Guthrie President, Wm. A. Webb Vice President, A. H. Guthrie Cashier, H. D. Martin Assistant Cashier. The report touts the past year as one of the bank's most successful.
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Stone City Bank
Alfred Guthrie
Wm. A. Webb
A. H. Guthrie
H. D. Martin
Multi-item Greencastle notes include new mill and elections
Greencastle will host one of Indiana’s largest steel and iron mills with Juniata Steel and Iron Company, capital 250000, directors Strong Lewis Richards Seikerling and Howard Strong. Candidates for council seats and marshal are named in Republican races. Indiana University reports record first day and total registrations, with broad county representation.
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Greencastle
Ind
Juniata Steel and Iron Company
Frederick M. Strong
Samuel Lewis
William J. Richards
Jas. H. Seikerling
Howard M. Strong
Indiana University
Indiane
Concord talk and Venus statue mark high school event
High School notes describe two color class ribbons and the Venus de Milo statue placed on the Memorial Cabinet. Prof Turner spoke on Wireless Telegraphy for the students and the class of 1901 donated chairs for the library. Senator T J Brooks gave a Concord lecture and praised local authors including Hawthorne Emerson and Alcott. Orange County completed a county infirmary at a cost around 25000 dollars two miles north of Paoli with sixty rooms and water in all departments.
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Milo
Turner
T. J. Brooks
Miss Knox
Concord
United States
Brooks
Hawthorne
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Louise May Alcott
H. D. Cheney
Orange County
State Board of Charities
Paoli
Eight Birthday Surprise For Wilbur Owens
Mr and Mrs Henry Owens hosted twenty guests for their son Wilbur's eighth birthday last Tuesday. The surprise party featured games and amusements with light refreshments. Guests included Marguerite Reid Lorella Brown Lizzie Pearl Lulu McBride Ethel Blackburn Edna Hitch Ruby Graham Harry Johnson Alva Blackburn Leo Pearl Wayne Armstrong Arthur Graham Wilbur Hitch Willie Kramer Russell Johnson Raymond Bough Noyse Reid Voyle Armstrong and Guy Bough.
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Henry Owens
Wilbur
Marguerite Reid
Lorella Brown
Lizzie Pearl
Lulu McBride
Ethel Blackburn
Edna Hitch
Ruby Graham
Harry Johnson
Alva Blackburn
Leo Pearl
Wayne Armstrong
Arthur Graham
Wilbur Hitch
Willie Kramer
Russell Johnson
Raymond Bough
Noyse Reid
Voyle Armstrong
Wilbur Owens
Guy Bough
Fairground To Be Sold After Receiver Appointed
Frank Pitman has been appointed Receiver of the Lawrence County Agricultural Society and will sell all property and wind up its affairs. The society organized 35 years ago with 127 shares held by about 100 persons, many of whom are likely deceased. Land leased to the Bedford Fair and Trotting Association may reveal original stockholders or heirs as the property value rises.
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Paoli
Ind
Louis P. Brown
Brown
Seymour
William W. Densford
Crothersville
Densford
Frank Pitman
Lawrence County Agricultural Society
Bedford Fair and Trotting Association
Indiana Farmers Shown Seed Corn Improvements At Meeting
One hundred fifty Indiana corn growers attended the Indiana Corn Growers Association session at the State House learning Indiana lags behind peers in seed corn breeding. A. D. Shomel of Illinois illustrated improved seed quality, with guidance on sound, mature ears and careful selection. The retiring president A O Lockridge urged progress and America’s corn frontiers, while Shomel warned against wintercrib storage and stressed ear standards. A wedding notice for Oliver P. Harris and Myrtle E. Lockman followed.
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Indiana
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
State House
A. D. Shomel
University of Illinois
Illinois
A. O. Lockridge
Greencastle
Lockridge
Shomel
Illinois University
Newkirk Funeral Attended by Visiting Family Members
Jackson Younger and W T Reynolds and wives joined the Newkirk sale and funeral crowds. Local visitors included Mate Fowler Charley Fowler and Mrs Olia Phipps, Minnie Whitted and husband from Indianapolis, James Rink from Plainville Jud Glover from Indianapolis, all in town this week. Willie Newkirk died of consumption at twenty six near his home three miles west. Rev Leashbrook officiated the funeral with Modern Woodmen members in attendance.
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Jud Glover
Indianapolis
Willie Newkirk
James Newkirk
Leashbrook
Shields
Order of Modern Woodmen
Monon Announces Low Rates to South and West
The Monon unveils reduced passenger fares to the South and Southwest from January 21 to February 4 and February 18, 1902. H. P. Rapney and G. A. are listed as agents or officials related to the announcement.
Fast Train to Chicago by Southern Indiana
Bedford leaves at 8 01 p m and arrives in Chicago at 4 10 p m. Service touted as always on time under H H Roseman G P A.
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Chicago
Indiana
Bedford
H. H. Roseman
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Vandalia Line
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