Lawrence County Republican Primary Election Candidate Notices
We announce multiple candidates for Lawrence county offices including Clerk of the Lawrence Circuit Court REVON LEONARD, Representative LASREE POD LITVIA ADAMSON, Reuben B. SCOTT for Representative, Charles H. DUNJHUE for Sheriff, George W. HOLMES for Sheriff, Benjamin F. KEITHLEY for Recorder, Anward L. MOORE for County Commissioner District 1, Amos W. SCOGGAN for County Commissioner District 1, B. ROSS for County Commissioner District 2, TACOB R. POPE for County Assessor, and O. P. M. DAVIS for County Council subject to Republican Primary decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard i
Lawrence
Litvia Adamson
la Sree
Sutede
Reuben B. Scott
Lawrence County
Samuel Simpson
W. HH. West
Charles H. Dunjhue
Lucien E. Payne
James PF. Smith
George W. Holmes
Sherrf
Recorder
Benjamin F. Keithley
Lawrence Sok
Republic
Anward L. Moore
Amos W. Scoggan
Ue First
Autho
George B. Ross
Tacob R. Pope
O. P.M. Davis
Township trustee and assessor candidates named in party notice
We announce Elza Smith and Campbell for trustees of Indian Creek and Shawswick townships with conditions. Curtis El Ray and Glover also seek Shawswick trustee and assessor posts, respectively, subject to Republican primary. J O W Bhoopingarnehr and Opal Armstrong listed for Shawswick and Indian Creek assessors with primary constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Smith
Indian Creek Township
George ©. Campbell
Shawswick Township
Curtis EL Ray
George Glover
J. O W. Bhoopingarnehr
Opal Armstrong
Republican County Primary Election Planned in Lawrence County
Chairman David Y. Johnson announces a county and township primary election across Lawrence County to choose candidates for November offices. Polls run 8 am to 6 pm with Union ticket order based on assessments paid by January 27. Township primaries set Feb 3 using separate ballot boxes to ease voting and reduce costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Y. Johnson
Fredd B. Oris
Republican Township Primary in Shawsk wick Township
The Republicans of Shawswick township will hold a primary on Saturday February 3 1900 to nominate candidates for Township Trustee three Members of Advisory Board and Township Assessor for the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawswick Township
Township Primary Election Notice Named Officials and Details
One Justice of the Peace One Constable One Supervisor for First District One Supervisor for Second One Supervisor for Third One Supervisor for Fourth The election will be held at the same places and by the same boards of Election as the County Primary Candidates will call on F. B. Otis Secretary and pay the amount necessary for expenses of holding the Primary First paying will appear first on Union ticket GEO. W. McDANIEL Chairman Township Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Otis
Union
Second Congressional District GOP Convenes at Bedford
Nat U. Hill opened the Bedford Courthouse district convention with Thomas J. Brooks elected chairman. A resolutions committee lauded Republican leadership and victory in the Manila campaign, urged adherence to sound money, and praised senators Fairbanks and Beveridge. Party organizers, including Peter R. Wadsworth, framed speeches by regional figures and elected Hill by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Cushman
Greene
E. K. Dye
Lawrence
H. M. Light
Owen
J.B. Wilson
Monroe
Wm. A. Wallace
Daviess
A.a.holmes
Sullivan
J. W. Emison
Knox
W. KK. Penrod
Martin
Ira Batman
Nat A.hill
Hill
Indiana
United States
America
William McHinley
Senate
House of Representtives
Manila
Dewey
United State
Charles W. Fairbanks
Albert J. Beveridge
Ameri
Omer
Deteeraate
Judicial Convention Nominates Miller for Prosecuting Attorney
The Republican Convention of the 10th Judicial Circuit met at the Courthouse to nominate Robert G. Miller of Monroe for Prosecuting Attorney. James A. Zaring placed Miller in nomination, seconded by J. Hickson Smith and Senator H. C. Duncan. Miller was chosen by acclamation and accepted with a speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
10Th Judicial Circuit
David Y. Johnson
Henry A. Lee
Monroe County
Walters
Bradfute
James A. Zaring
Lawrence
Robert G. Miller
Monroe
J. Hickson Smith
H. C. Duncan
Miller
Opposition to Miers fuels Democratic clashes in Second district
Local papers report growing opposition to Representative Miers among Democrats in Indiana’s Second district. Allegations of fraudulent nominations and treachery at district conventions fuel calls for a tougher race, with Greene and Daviess counties cited as flashpoints and Clemency Moore’s allies warned against complacency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Miers
Seymour
Moss
Miers
Washington Gazette
Scots Emulsion Promises Strength and Health
Scots Emulsion will do this when everything else fails. It nourishes strengthens builds up the body to throw off a hard cough and fortify the system against attacks. If you run down or emaciated you should take this nourishing food medicine. sac aid Fron all druggists T & Bawne Chemists New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sac
Aid Fron
T & Bawne
New York
Silverites Win Indiana Democratic Chairman Race
The Indianapolis Journal reports that Parks N. Martin was elected Democratic State Chairman in Indiana by a wide margin for the Chicago platform of 1896 and a strong push for 16 to 1 silver. Opponents include Mayor Taggart and Morss of the Sentinel. antisilver delegates may still be chosen from districts. The piece notes Martin's view that Indiana will stay enthusiastic for free silver, while other Democrats doubt such optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Indiana
Bryan
Indianapolis
Taggart
Morss
Indianapolis Journal
Grain-O Beverages Promoted as Coffee Substitute
Try Grain O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. Children may drink it without injury as well as adults. Grain O has a rich seal brown appearance like Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains. Suitable for delicate stomachs and costs 15 25 cents per package sold by all grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Indiana GOP vows hardest campaign to back McKinley
Newcastle Indiana January 14 Chairman Hornley of the Republican State Committee says the party will mount the hardest and most important campaign since 1864 to keep President McKinley in office. He cites Indiana driven by the Financial Bill and Monetary Commission and the junior senator's speech as elevating Indiana in the national scene. Indiana shall be organized this year as never before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Ind
Hornley
Republican State Committee
McKinley
Indiana
Congress
Overstreet
Monetary Commission
Tragic Coal Oil Explosion Claims Mary Cuddy in Indiana
Mary Swango Cuddy of Oolitic Indiana aged 18 years two months and 25 days was burned to death Saturday January 13 1900 after coal oil ignited while she tried to start a fire in her front room. The accident occurred as she awaited her husband and neighbors rushed to help as she suffered immense pain and died after hours of agony. Funeral held at Green Hill Cemetery in Bedford with large local attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Swango) Cuddy
Virgil Willoughby
Holy Angels
Cuddy
James Swango
John Cuddy
Bogemann
Shannon Baker
Owensburg
Green Hil Cemetery
Bedford
Death Of Nelson Roberts In Bono Indiana
Nelson Roberts aged 46 died of pneumonia January 12 at his home near Bono after a week of illness. He was postmaster, active in M E church, Sunday school superintendent and a Mason. Survived by wife and five children. Funeral held at home with Revs Ward and Jordan. burial Cavetown cemetery. He was known as a charitable, civic leader and loved by many in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
K. P. Lodge
Chas. Ward
E. C. Jordan
Cavetown Cemetery
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised as Universal Remedy
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages by a constitutional internal treatment that reaches blood and mucous surfaces. It offers one hundred dollars for any failure and invites testimonials, with Druggists selling Hall's Family Pills as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Chenney & Co
Toledo
T.c. Hall
WEDDLEVILLE BARN FIRE AND COMMUNITY NOTES
A large barn and contents owned by Mrs Turmale burned Friday night with unknown cause. Whitney Gilbert ill with kidney trouble after a recent house fire. Mrs James Bennett died Saturday evening and was buried at the new cemetery. Eld. Thos. Jones preached the funeral. Indications point to a mild open winter and a bountiful peach crop. Daisy Plummer remains ill. Fish Bros who bought Tha Todd’s Norman Station store closed their business. D. M. Hughes and Geo Colburn relations mentioned. Several residents face illness and aging health concerns including Hiram Todd's child death and elderly residents Irza Hinderlicher and Cornelius O Maley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turmale
Whitney Gilbert
James -Bennett
Thos. Jones
Seymour
Daisy Plummer
Fish Bros
Tha. Todd
Norman Station
D. M. Hughes
Geo. Colburn
Louisville
David Colburn
David Martin
Heltonville
Hiram
Todd
Eirza Hinderlicher
Cornelius O’maley
Grain-O a grain beverage offered as coffee substitute
Public notice promotes Grain-O as a tasty nourishing drink for children and a coffee substitute. It claims Grain-O is made of pure grains, costs about ten cents and a quarter, and is sold by all grocers.
Local Briefs: Diphtheria Toll, Visitors, and Thefts
A child of Curtis Flinn died Monday of typhoid fever while living twenty one miles west. Thornt Mathis from Nebraska visited relatives and friends. Sir Guthrie from Denison sought a coffin for his daughter’s stillborn infant. Mrs. Chaney Root and Jackson Dixon from Pinhook were seen in town. Mrs. W M Lee was called to her ailing mother. Miss Maggie Harris remains ill. Burglars took Martin Dixon’s pants and school keys while he slept. William Skerd from Leatherwood was on the streets. Mrs. James Bennett of Sparksville died from pneumonia. Elder D M Brown of Medora traveled to Pinhook for an appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Flinn
Here
Thornt Mathis
Nebraska
Matthew Mathes
Sir Guthrie
Denison
Chaney Root
Jackson Dixon
Pinhook
W. M
Lee
Maggie Harris
Cordelia Dixon
Martin
William Skerd
Leatherwood Country
James Bennett
Sparksville
D.M. Brown
Medora
Abandoned Roads and Local Notices in Creek Area
Fragmentary report notes teams abandoning roads due to deep company conditions and cleanup at log yard. Mentions Uncle Alex, Adamson Creek bridge incident, Paine Boyd, Laura Smith surprise dinner, Fred McFisher visit, Coxton events, Totem mud, Klondike milling, and Oscar Master Smith order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex
Adamson
Paine Boyd
Laura Smith
Mc Fisher
Coxton
Post
Klondike
Tom. Pierce
Emma
Sears
Ginnis
Oscar Master Smith
Bedford property owner plans three room house pattern
The article notes a Bedford homeowner will build a three room house pattern on recently purchased property. County office seekers are increasing, with Hiram Lackey's health slow to improve and Mrs Arthur Brackenbush suffering neuralgia. Mr and Mrs Wesley J Beasley return from an extended visit in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Bedford
Hiram Lackey
Arthur Brackenbush
Wesley J. Beasley
Illinois
Nebraska coyotes and local moving talks in Limestone
Carl Cox and James Bright own two coyotes resembling a heavy red fox. Mr Gordon talks of moving to Limestone. Rev Russel preached at Fostoria Saturday night and Sunday. Austin Simpson and wife visited Fostoria Tuesday night and Wednesday. Henry Cox sold 20 acres to Elisa Root and plans to sell the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Cox
James Bright
Nebraska
Gordon
Limestone
Russel
Fostoria
Lewis Root
Henry Cox
Wm. Hubbard
Austin Simpson
G.R. Sallee
Sam Hubbard
Sanders
Buddha
Elisa Root
Austin Bond
Holbert Sheeks
Daring Rescue at Leatherwood Ford Saves Drowning Girls
Two sisters aged seven and nine fell from a foot log into swift Leatherwood Priday current near King's Ford. A third girl, Katie Routt, waded in to pull both to shore as bystanders and Southern Indiana section men raced to the scene, but Routt's quick efforts prevented a tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Hoppingarner
King’s Ford
Leatherwood Priday
Katie Routt
Indiana
Miss Routt
Poor Shooting Leads to Courtroom Fight and Wounding
On a monday night Mrs Bridges and daughter passed William Howells and son Elmer when a prior quarrel flared. Bridges jostled Howell, Howell pushed Bridges, Bridges drew a revolver and fired five times. one shot wounded Elmer Howell. Bridges pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and was fined one dollar and costs. later police arrested him for shooting with intent to kill on Howells warrant. Bridges made affidavit against Howells for provoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bridges
William Howell
Howell
Elmer
Bridges
Howell Bridges
Howells
Elmer Howell
Ancient and Modern Towns of Lawrence County Overview
A 1900 survey lists 4865 lots across Lawrence County towns and additions, detailing lot counts for Bedford Brie Hancock Rawlins Limestone Oolitic Leesville Heltonville Bartlettsville Avoca Peerless Guthrie Melma Springville Silverville Fayetteville Williams Ritner Tunnelton Bono Lawrenceport Mitchell Georgia Paris Bryantsville and notes portions vacated or converted to farmland by court order. Ex Sheriff Speer of Bedford mentioned in Paoli Republican report alongside Herschel Speer’s medical struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Bedford
Additions
Brie
Hancock
Vata
Rawlins
Kel
Leesville
Melma
Springville
Silverville
Fayetteville
Williams
We. Ritner
Tunnelton
Bono
Lawrenceport
Mitchell
Georgia
Paris
Bryantsville
Palestine
Liberty
Port Williams
Dixonville
Redding
Woodville
Edgefield
Monroe County
Bedford Delinquent Lands Sale Notice 1908
William M Denniston clerk of Bedford Indiana certifies delinquent lands and city lots to be sold for nonpayment of taxes and street improvements. Notice sets sale at courthouse door in Bedford on the second Monday in February 1900 or 1908 with dates January 15 1908 and seal of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Indiana
Lawrence County
William M. Denniston
Bedford
Lawrence Circuit Court
Charles E. Ragsdale
Barton W
Armstrong
Brooks & Brooks
Barton W. S. Armstrong
Lawrences
Isaac H. Crim
Lou Foote
W. E. Stipp
Court House
Isaat H. Crim
Stone Quarries and Mills Meet in Indiana Stone District
All major quarries and mills in the Indiana stone district convened at Perry-Matthews-Buskirk Co in Bedford city to set a stone price schedule aligned with rising building costs. Attendees include Worthington Herring Matthews Perring Woolery Perry Adams Adams Bros Johnson Hunter and others. Walter Wright has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Perry-Matthews-Buskirk Co
Bedford
E. E H. Worthington
Consolidated Stone Co
J. B. Herring
Bedford Quarries Co
W. N. Matthews
Perry- Matthews-Buskirk Co
Fred Matthews
Ellettsville Stone Co
Carter Perring
Crescent Stone Co
Adams Bros
William and
Harry Johnson
Chicago
Bloomington
J. A. Hunter
Hunter Bros
Dr. O. S. Runnels
Bedford Indiana
Walter Wright
S. S
Notice Of Commissioner's Sale Of Real Estate In Indiana
Lawrence County Indiana notice by commissioner under a court order to sell real estate in two parcels. The sale to be held January 20 1900 at the courthouse in Lawrence County between 10 am and 4 pm. Parcel details include the west half of the northwest quarter section 22 town 5 range 1 west and the east half of the northeast quarter section 21 town 5 range 1 west totaling 160 acres. Terms require one third cash, one third in six months, and one third in twelve months with mortgage securing deferred payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
J H Heirs
Simpson's
Boruff
Anna Wallis
Nellie G Same
Brown
Andrew M Noye
Bridwell
James B
West
West Bedford Pt 1870| Chrisler, Wm B
Ws Lewis F
Vestal
Oe Edwards
Viola C. West Bedford
Fisher
Sarah M. Vestal
Gardner
Joseph
Hluckett
Anna
Same
Hennon
Muel
Noye
Hoopengarner
Wall & Borulf
Hayward
Sarah
Howell
W T Swersec
Johnson
John Briginal
John J
Wanean Sane
Love
Henrietta
Lewis
Elen
Mitchell
Sophia
Mathes
Elizabeth
Perererer
Morgan
Julia A. Foote
Malott
John EB. Simpson
Berry
McMahan
Ellen
Orignale
McFail
William
Sime
Palmer
Jennie
Richards
Alice
Richardson
H B
Shryer
Wine Foote
Reese
Strout
Nas Noye
Schmidt
Ernest West Bedford
Ite Spp
Shore Mary EF. Malott
Smith
Plovenc
Arctic
Trainor
Todd
Mary E Park
Withman Lou
Lawrence Circuit Court
Desty Phipps
John M. Phipps
Mary Eers
Everett Reuter
Clyde Brock
Milford P. Hubbard
Edwardubbard
William R Hubbard
Clarence Hubbard
Roscoe Hubbard
Orville Hubbard
Dessie St. Heath
Madison H. Phipps
Ralph Phipps
Joseph Phipps
Amelia Phipps
Patrick H. Coady
Lawrence County
Indiana
State of Indiana
J. Hickson Smita
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomas J. Brooks
Fred B. Otis
Otis & Brooks, Proprietors
Editors
Geo. W. McDaniel
Nat U. Hill
Sec
Ond
Bed
Ford Courthouse
J. B. Wilson
Peter R. Wadsworth
James F E. Borutt
David L. Bonner
Jonathan Keith
Ben Willoughby
Mossy and
Bob
Bloomfield
Greene County
Worthington Times
Bloomfield Democrat
Democrat
Wim. M. Moss
Washington
Washington Herald
R. W. Miers
Clinton K. Tharp
Parks M. Martin
Tharp
James Walker
Martin County
Daviess County
Congressman Miers
Parks Martin
Indiana Democratic Machine
John
Cuppy
Window Cliffs
Tenn
Nelson Roberts
Weddleville
Fort Ritner
F. Speer
Herschel
Paoli Republican
John R. Walsh
Dea
W. H. Smith
Thomas O. Daggy
Casuier
WM. Erwin
Assi Casuica
THE
Bedford National Bank
William H. Smith
Vinson V. Williams
George W. McDaniel
James B. Herrine
Hugh Melean Y Co
R.A. Braxton
H. Braxton
Geo. W. Fray
John D. Alexander
Gunn
Eagle Clothing
M. FE
Dunn Building
North Side Square
Otice
Harry E. Hodges
Frank Hodges
J.w.trainor
D.D.S
Cc. H. Emery
Byers & Boyd
7Th Street
North
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