Bedford City Elections Cited In Republican Primary slate
A list of candidates declares George W Holmes Lucinz Kr Payne James Myers Ed Massey Frank M Russell James L Dillman J Hickon Smith Oliver M Cosner Lew Ferguson John L Tilford William M Denniston Robert J F McKinley Noe Isaac H Crim John W Owen Fred N Stroct Richard Rowland Albert W Hunter Forrest W Brown Capt S A Snyder and others contesting mayor treasurer clerk and council seats in Bedford under the Republican City Primary Election with various wards and offices incl Second and Third Ward council candidates.
Prospectors from Arkansas Bring Back Cornstalk Sample
William Cokenour of Bedford and Elkana Kern of Coxton arrived Thursday from Arkansas where they prospected. They traveled as far as Alva and praised the Mulberry and Arkansas rivers. Cokenour brought home a cornstalk grown on the Arkansas river, two inches thick at the base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cokenour
Bedford
Elkana Kern
Coxton
Arkansas
Alva
Mulberry
Mr. Cokenour
Bedford Indiana City Republican Primary Election Notice
City Republican leaders announce a primary election for Bed ford Indiana to select city officers. The vote will occur Saturday February 8 1902 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at ward polling places under the Indiana legislature act of March 11 1901. George W. McDanniel chair and C Fred B. Oris secretary oversee procedures.
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Central Committee
Bedford
Indiana
Bedford Republicans plan county primary elections in January
The Bedford Republican Central Committee schedules a county meeting in the Bedford court room on Saturday January 18 at 10 00 a m to discuss and act on the February 15 1902 primary date for Circuit Judge nomination and related county party matters. Names Thomas W Box William Noe Isaac H Crim Sherman L Keach are listed as candidates or anticipated nominees for local council and auditor positions.
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Sherman L. Keach
Republican Central Committee
Monroe County
Central Committee
Lawrence County
Bedford
Mitchell Commercial
Marit
Lawrence Gazette
Bedford Leader
Bedford Journal
Old Bedford Republican
Bedford Magnet
The
Mall
Bedford Democrat
Banner
Star
County of
Lawrence
State of
Indiana
Minor F. Pate
District Court of the United States
District Court of Indiana
Bedford Candy Company
Erastus R. Dobbins
Lawrence Circuit
Joseph Gardner
Edward D. Baker
Bedford Portland Cement Company
A. D
Remembering Harrison Campaign Beginnings in Indiana
A historical reminiscence recalls the 1840 Harrison campaign sparked in Indianapolis by Whigs. General Coburn notes how log cabin symbolism and fervent crowds defined the era, with speeches, a Washington portrait, and a poplar canoe parade symbolizing frontier virtues and national hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
William Henry Harrison
Coburn
Whig Party
Indiana
Tippecanoe
Andrew Jackson
Martin van Buren
United States Bank
Clay
Webster
Congress
Harrison
Capitol
Joseph L. White
George Washington
White
Washington Street
Ripley County
Kentucky
Ohio
Erastus Brooks
New York Press
Harrison's sudden death and Tyler's treachery reshaped era
The narrative notes Harrison won a large majority but died within sixty days of his inauguration. It says the Whig party collapsed due to John Tyler who rejected the platform and aligned with pro-slavery factions led by Calhoun, revealing political treachery after his inauguration.
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Harrison
John Tyler
Tyler
John C. Calhoun
State committee elected at Indiana Republicans convention
Indiana Republicans elected State Central Committee members across districts with few new faces, endorsing Fairbanks ally candidates and aiming to support Senator Fairbanks for re election. The body will meet soon for organization under James P Goodrich. In other notes Harley Smith raised quail on his Portland farm with plans to hatch more, while the Agriculture Department urged region specific apple varieties for northern and southern Indiana orchards.
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Indianapolis Ind
State Central Committee
Greencastle
Jamess. Barcus
Terre Haute
Holiday
Landis
Hamilton County
Friends of
Beveridge
Fairbanks
United States Senate
James P. Goodrich
Portland
Ind
Harley Smith
Pennville
Bob White
Smith
Indian Creek
Lawrence County
Indiana
Southern Indiana Railway Company
Crooked Creek
James G. Ferguson
Daniel W. Williams
Liskser L. Adamson
Apple Varieties List Appears in Historical Catalog
The text lists numerous apple varieties including Northern Spy Sweet Jonathan Gold Delicious and Winesap, with names such as St. Lawrence Early Harvest Red June and York Imperial. It also mentions regional terms and misspelled items like Shiawas sex and Fallawater, indicating a historical horticultural catalog or seed listing.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Teofsky
Trenton
Hubbardston
Romenston
Roxbury
Stark
Newtown
Oudenburg
Joe
Benoni
Primate
Jeffries
Horse
Wealthy
Jacobs
Anselm Wood Nominated as Third District Commissioner Candidate
Anselm Wood, a farmer and dairyman from near Mitchell, is announced as a candidate for Commissioner in the Third District. A good Republican and respected county citizen, he is expected to run a strong primary race and, if nominated, be elected and serve as an excellent commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anselm Wood
Thomas W. Box
Box
Mr. Box
Sherman L. Keach
Keach
The
Monon
Bedford
P. M. & B. Stone Co
Mr. Wood
Mitchell
George M. Dodd
Dodd
Dodd and Edwards Nominate in Republican Primaries
George M. Dodd announces his candidacy for Councilman Third Ward in the Republican City Primary. John H. Edwards enters the race for Representative from Lawrence County, backed by party prospects, with expectations he will secure the nomination and win the Legislature seat. In Bloomfield on January 13 Marion Hatfield was shot in an Owensburg altercation with serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield, Jod
Owensburg
Marion Hatfield
Second Indiana District Republican Convention Chooses Leaders
The Republican District Convention of Indiana's Second Congressional District met at the Edfor d Courthouse naming W. P. Stratton permanent chair and A. M. Baasley permanent secretary. Resolutions praised McKinley and Roosevelt, endorsed Fairbanks and Beveridge, Durbin, and urged limestone use in Indianapolis federal building and passage of a $100000 bill for a Vincennes building. John C. Billheimer elected District Chairman.
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Second
Edford
State Central Committee
Nat A. Hill
W. P. Stratton
Sullivan County
A. M. Baasley
Greene County
J. B. Wilson
Monroe
R. O. James
Knox
J. W. Graham
Greene
T. J. Brooks
James H. Henry
Gosport
N. U. Hill
Bloomington
D. L. Bonner
Vincennes
D. Y. Johnson
J. E. Henley
Harvey Cushman
Bloomfield
Woodin
Owen County
Teeters
Bedford
H. V. Eagleson
United States of America
Earth
Republican Party
Indiana
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Charles W. Fairbanks
Albert J. Beveridge
United States Senate
W.T. Durbin
J.B. Vinson
R. O. Jones
J.W. Graham
John C. Billheimer
Daviess
John M. Gainey
Father Abraham
T.J Brooks
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Indianapoli
Senate
House
Revival Meeting At De Pauw Chapel Attracts Notice
Mrs Marion Sanders of Ft Ritner visited relatives here last week. A revival at De Pauw chapel draws strong interest and progress, with growing attendance and reported success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Sanders
Ft. Ritner
John S. Todd
Terra Haute
Arevis- Nichols
Osburn
Jack Keithley
Claud
John Dodds
de Pauw Chapel
Marask
Everett Cummings
Hugh Bailey
Bedford
Willis
Thorn
Pinhook Notes Include Social Visits and Sunday School Growth
Local items list residents visiting neighbors and travels on various days. Mentions of hunts, farm dealings, church activities, a Bible society meeting, and a box supper to fund church repairs reflect community life in Pin hook and nearby areas with multiple named individuals and places.
Local residents attend business and visits across Bedford area
Moses B. Lee Alfred S. Lee and others visit Bedford on Monday and Tuesday for various affairs. Hlias C. Wicker sells hogs to W. A. Holland and delivers them. Dr Henry C. Dixon and George Zollman travel through for legal and livestock business. Residents visit Elisha Lee, attend Republican Mass Meeting, and visit families in Tunnelton and nearby places.
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Moses B. Lee
Alfreds. Lee
Bedford
Hlias C. Wicker
W. A. Holland
Henry C. Dixon
Tunneiton
William Foster
Melvina Foster
Oklahoma
Elisha Lee
Milton Dowling
Tunnel Bend
Elisha
Harry S. Dixon
Punnelton
William Beavers
S. Willocks
Ambrose Henderson
Calvin Hughes
George McFatridge
Disney
Sallie Elgen
Jackson County
Denney to Lead Protracted Meeting at Pin Hook
Elder E. G. Denney of Shelburn, Sullivan County, is conducting a protracted meeting at Pin Hook starting Friday week. Denney is regarded as one of the state’s ablest preachers and the meeting appears likely to be very successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Denney
Shelburn
Sullivan County
Pinhook
Denney
Local notes from Trinity and surrounding towns
Community items report wood cutting, social visits, and farm activity in Trinity, Bedford, Oolitic, and nearby areas. Guests include Bert Box, Nora Capps, Miss Duncan, Mrs. Bailey, and others with farming, hauling, and building projects noted. A protracted meeting at Trinity and upcoming wedding bells are mentioned with several residents traveling or hosting events.
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Trinity
Bert Box
Bedford
Capps
Tommy Skinner
Bud Young
Wees Ed Bowman
Bert Batman
Nora Capps
Cooper
Benzel
Nannie Duncan
Frank Bailey
Charley Thomas
Smallwood
Oolitic
Paoli
Greenaway
George B. Cooper
John Young
Fairfax
Monroe County
Bro. Smith
Henry Mills
Pinhook
Ross Brown
John Malott
Leatherwood
Clay Duncan
Hodge & Ferguson Furniture
Wm. Duncan
Morrow
W Duncan
Charles Mason
Vinegar Hill
Coleman
Henry Cox
Herb Whitty
Hd Callahan
Englewood
Hugh Gray
Rena
John Hawkins
Darnell
Ted
Trin
James Sherrill
Local Social Roundup Tracking Sunday Visits and Travel
A collection of brief notes from Judah reports visits and outings. Herman McFadden and Luther Davis were here Sunday morning, and George Needham from Bedford joined J. W. Barger on Sunday. Churchgoers attended Gullett s Creek services, with multiple trips to Bedford and Oolitic for visits and wood hauling.
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Judah
Herman McFadden
Luther Davis
John
James Barger
A. Anderson
Bedford
Gullett’s Creek
Oliver Rayburn
Charlie Allen
George
Albert Allen
Myrtle Brinegar
Annie Barger
Gulletts’ Creek
Pete Lewis
D. F. Chambers
Curtis McPike
Marion Brinegar
Albert Smith
J. W. Barger
Oolitic
Jackson Carey
Tom Lewis
Nancy Lewis
Annie Allen
Francis Lewis
Wm. Jennell
Axie
Myrtle Turner
Chessie Lewis
Ora Anderson
Chapel Hill
George Needham
Tunne lton Whispers Of Growth And Moves
Local notes from Tunnelton recount visits and visits by residents from Mitchell Bedford Seymour Lawrenceport and Rivervale. Arrivals include Jessie Reynolds Stella Mailis Dema Ingle and Mab el Clark while others like Jimmie Standiford and Ed kerd called on friends. Protracted meetings begin Wednesday with Rev H C Jordan assisting Rev L N Jones. New telephone poles went up early in the week and locals hint at future growth.
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S. V.haws
Virgil Mills
Jack Dixon
Doc’ Utter
Selby
J. C. Brooking
D. B. Beaver
Cedar Ridge
Andrew Speer
Bedford
Bible Society
Joel Crawford
Iona
Lillie
James Dodson
Josie
Jessie Mathis
Sarah Dixon
Henry Mills
Trinity
S. W. Haws
Bill’ Campbell
W. M. Batman
Lower
Pinhook
Walter Speer
Aaron Mitchell
Pinhook Church
Crawford
Leonard Crawford
Isaac Crawford
Otis
Stone City
Jake Guthrie
Daviess Co
J. A. Beaver
W. V. Haws
Tunnelton
Gertrude Ingle
John Reynolds
Jessie
Mitchell
G.T. Field
A. Dixon
Stella Mailis
John D. Guthrie
Ft. Ritner
Dema Ingle
Hooch Dixon
Virgil Dixon
Wallie Weasner
Seymour
Eva Lytton
Hilla Ketcham
Clara Stapp
Ft. Ritner Friends
Mary Day
A. Guthrie
Wm. Simpson
Lucinda Bun
Stone quality prompts inquiry into local quarry potential
The report notes strong corn silage feed and dry weather with freezing affecting late corn. A Stone man visited last week to inspect stone prospects, with belief in fine quality and ample supply. Neighbors cut wood for elderly Aunt Lucinda Allen amid the ongoing local activity.
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Buddha
Lucinda Allen
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Bedford Mail
Thomas J. Brooks
A Red
B. Otis
Otis & Brooks, Proprietors
Atgal
Tadirteen
Simpson BR. Lowe
10Th Judicial Circuit
John H. Edwards
Homer West
ED. C. Tirey
James F. Smith
Sherriff
Amos W. Scoggan
George W. Holmes
Lucizn Kr. Payne
James M. Myers
Eajec
ED. Massey
Frank M. Russell
James L. Dillman
J. Hickon Smith
Oliver M. Cosner
Theity of
Lew Ferguson
John L. Tilford
William M. Denniston
Robert J F. McKinley
First Ward
Republcan
William Noe
Isaac H. Crim
John W. Owen
Fred N. Stroct
Republcan City
Richard Rowland
Albert W. Hunter
Forrest W. Brown
8. A. Snyder
Second Ward
Republian City
William
Aher
John A Irtman
Robert D. Gyger
Third Ward
Lee Potter
George W. McDanniel
City Rep
Fred B. Oris
County Rand Central Committee
Noe
Bedford Belt
Crim
Big Barrison Bay
STATE
Committee
Lawrences County
W. H. Edwards
Edgards & Edwards
Second Congressional District
T. H. Adams
Knox County
Rogers Bros
Merrell-Soule Co
Syracuse
N.Y
Zelma
Riley Williams
Fort Ritner
Lewis Rout
Andy Dodds
Solon Herring
Insane Asylum
Isaiah Foster
Dick Bright
Lawrenceport
Henry Walters
Rev. Jones
Fred Dodds
Total
Annual Report
James M. McFadden
Marshall Township
Dog Fund
James McFadden
Balan
George A
Quthrie Township
C. E. Ray
Shawswick Township
Township Fund
Ballance Y
Tristes
Reka
Pleasant Run Township
Law County
Bawrence
and Con Poll
James M. Sowder
Lawrence Circuit Court
Mary & Lkerd
Sarah &Tipp
Shanswick Township
Towit
Township
Tange
John M. Johnson
Brooks & Brooks
Sheriffs Sale
Stallowing
Ohio and Mississippi
Louisville, New Albany and
Chicago Railway
Chicago, Indianapolis and
Louisville Railway
Section Il
James FP. Smith
E. K. Dye
Thomas M. Adamson
Crooke & Crooke, Attys
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