Local Notes From Pinhook and Nearby Areas
A string of weekend visits lists B B Marley J A Beaver and many residents from Pinhook and surrounding towns in town Saturday. Others include Otis Crawford Mrs William Utterback and Mrs Lucien Payne. Updates cover real estate purchases, a moving of a shirtwaist factory, and a new cottage purchase. Also mentions Senator Fairbanks backing Oscar Fitzpatrick on the Linton post office question and local happenings in Williams Seymour Heltonville and LaPorte. The chicken nuisance bill heads to legislature with a proposed $1 to $3 penalty per offense.
Local notes from Mitch ell to Bloomington include deaths and licenses
Miss Kate McMahon of Mitch ell and Dr Crawford visited the city while Carl Dalton and other residents faced illness. Samuel Simpson secured a pension for the Mundell widow. Mitch ell and Orleans visitors attended the Riley funeral. Marriage licenses issued to Phipps Reynolds Rae McLaughlin. Funeral attendances noted, and a smallpox quarantine announced with two cases isolated in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Phipps
Caroline E. Reynolds
James Rae
Mary McLaughlin
J. T. Freeland
City Board of Health
County Council Schedules Special Session for 1902 Claims
The County Council met in special session on the Auditor's call to authorize payments for unpaid 1902 claims. Legislation requires claims to be paid in the year incurred. if not, a special appropriation is needed to settle them.
Marriage Licenses and Local News from Linton Call Area
A marriage license is issued to William F. Johnson and Sarah A. Gray. Various residents travel, return, or relocate, including Carrie Melver, Mrs. Albert Allen, Mr. and Mrs. James Rae, Mr. and Mrs. John Gates, and Mrs. Clarence Bollinger. Deputy Postmaster John D Williams fumigates the post office. Charley Buchanan is convicted for assault in a harrodsburg election-day case. Reports from Tombstone Prospector note Lee Woolery entering law practice, and Jouett Meekin’s umpire offer with baseball implications. Bedford, Whitfield, and Bedford trips mentioned. local fires and home repairs described.
Local notices and town chatter from Bedford area
Marriage license issued to James M. Allen and Jessie Adams. West Baden’s M. O. White in town. Brooking brothers from southeast of town in city. Mrs. C. R. Purdue visits sister Maggie Adamson. Elza Smiths’ child improves after illness. Borden College denial by founder Prof. W. W. Borden. Madge Dobbins and Avis Giles visit Orleans. Ben Griner opens barber shop in O’Connell building with Billy Reath. Sullivan Daily Times folds. similar to Linton Record. Clarence Matthews exposed to smallpox and quarantined. Caxton post office to discontinue. rural routes planned. Poultry shipment to Ella Embree, Bryantsville. About 100 smallpox cases in Harrison township, with more expected. Indiana quail law amendment debated. possible loss. Frank Findley jailed in Brownsburg after rape indictment. Rev. J. B. Brant of Bloomington writes history of 85th Indiana Regiment. presents copy to Public Library.
Surprise birthday party honors Stella Skerd and Edward
Miss Stella Skerd and her brother Edward had joint birthday celebrations organized by their mother Mrs. C E Skerd on Tuesday night. Ada Weaver helped escort Stella back to town during rain while guests arrived after 10 pm, bringing many gifts. Refreshments and games followed, with attendees including Bertha Newkirk Ada Weaver Emma Wilder Stella Skerd and Ed Skerd among others. The report mentions additional local social notes and nearby travel and funeral attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Stella _Ikerd
Edward
C. E. Skerd
Miss Stella
Ada Weaver
Miss Weaver
Ada
Boss Shoe
Mrs. Skerd
Bertha Newkirk
Emma Wilder
Staca
Threca Burk
Frances Gyger
Lora
Beulah Baker
Mary Leighton
Blanche Baker
Sophia Mathis
Mary Parks
Stella Skerd
Messrs. Herry
Stanley Murray
Frank Maher
Chase Whitted
Charles Davis
Wade
Charles Mason
Ed Brazil
Vohen Baker
Otto Inman
Sylvester Stephenson
Claude
Henry Harris
Joseph Todd
Harry Aldenhagen
Ed Skerd
O.P Hunter
Heltonville
Geo. P. Parks
Harry Grieffe
J. W. Harris
Blooming ton handles large rabbit shipment and local moves
A Blooming ton business shipped 2500 rabbits this winter. J C Bauer, bass plumber, with C G Malott, installs updated closets in the Citizens Bank building. A P F Fields of Bedford visits his sister in the city and ponders a local move, though mud discourages him. Attorney A W Jones of Mitchell secures a pension increase for Hirjah Coleman from 17 to 24 per month dating from Nov 6 1901. Mr and Mrs C E Showalter leave for Paris Illinois where they will reside, as he takes a new job. The Linton coal industry blames locomotive builders for coal shortages and high prices. Mitchell reports church revival with protracted meetings at Methodist and Presbyterian churches, Christian church closed, stores close early to allow attendance, Baptist meetings to start after the church dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A W. Jones
Mitchell
Hirjah Coleman
Bryantsville
Christian Church
Baptist Church
Mitchell Tribune
Dwelling Fire Damages Home. Other Local News Snippets
A southeast town dwelling owned by Mrs. Woodruff and occupied by Mrs. John Box burned at 3 20 Thursday. Mrs. Box widow with three children lost most possessions. two new nearby houses narrowly escaped damage. Fire Dept arrival limited loss to Box property while others saved. Local items include shipments of rice potatoes, pneumonia threat to Mrs. Bailey, Seymour sensing street-name issues, Wyandotte Cave improvements, Anti-Saloon Sunday plans, and legal filings by Adams and United States Express Companies in state court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box
Kansas City Couple Wed at Bride’s Home in City
Mr James Rae of Kansas City Missouri and Miss Mary Mc Laughlan of this city were united in marriage at the bride’s home on Hast 17th and G streets Thursday evening at 5 30 Rev Father Bogemann officiating Only a few of the nearest friends witnessed the ceremony Rae is a machinist with the R R Shops in Kansas City The bride is highly respected and popular with local people Best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rae
Kansas City
Mary McLaughlan
Father Bogemann
Rae
R. R
Births Report: Owens and Cooper Families Welcome New Babies
Born Tuesday morning to Mr and Mrs Walter G Owens a fine daughter. A son born Monday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Ira Cooper of North L street J C Lewis from Washington Iowa notes St Plunkard Co is larger than ever with a fine girl born to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gonder
New Albany
Walter G. Owens
Ira Cooper
L Street
J. C. Lewis
Washington
Iowa
F. X. Johnson
St Plunkard Co
Deaths and incorporations reported in DeLand and Bloomington
A telegram notes the death of Miss Jessie Lemon in DeLand Florida. Burials occurred for two infants and a three year old from families in Beech Grove, Tunnelton and North I Street. Incorporation papers for a $100,000 stone quarry south of Bloomington were filed. Andy Lantz resigned from Bedford Indiana Stone Co and joined Victor Stone Co in Smithville where John Torphy is superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henley
Bloomington
Secretary of State
Andy Lantz
Bedford Indiana Stone Co
Victor Stone Co
Smithville
John Torphy
Gard Of Thanks For Wayne Porter Funeral
Mr and Mrs Ollie Porter and children express sincere thanks to friends and relatives for kindness shown during the death and burial of their little son Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Ollie Porter
Mabrey Family Heads to Terre Haute for New Start
Mrs. Mary Mabrey and daughter Pearl travel to Terre Haute to join Barley Mabrey who returned from the Army and found work in a local glass factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mabrey
Miss Pearl
Terre Haute
Barley Mabrey
Wednesday Poultry Day At Bedford Yard Sale
Bedford Produce Co. invites farmers to bring poultry weekly by Wednesday for higher live prices. A live poultry car visits Bedford on Thursdays, encouraging sellers to wait for the better offer before dressing poultry locally. J. W. Harvey, manager. Also notes a missing registered letter and drafts tied to an incident at People's Bank in Washington Indiana, hinting at potential janitorial conduct being reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Bedford Produce Co
J.W. Harvey
Mgr
People’s Bank
Washington
Ind
Davis
Police Court Records Detail Local Court Actions
Josie Melvin and Lillie Parrot were fined for prostitution and jailed when unable to pay. Ora Clark released after preliminary trial for assault with intent to kill Annie Chapman. evidence insufficient. Mrs. Ambrose Nickless, jailed after drunken public disturbance while aiding Ambrose’s escape efforts. Ora Clark preliminary trial continued with Miss Chapman injured. Deputy Stephenson prosecutes, W. E. Clark defends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Clark
Annie Chapman
Fletcher
Clark
Miss Chapman
Russell
Stephenson
W. E. Clark
Man Arrested on Liquor License and Gambling Charges
Mort Thomas was arrested last night at his home south of the Woolen Mills on a warrant from Lawrence county. This morning Sheriff Ford took him to Bedford. He is charged with selling liquor without a license and operating a gambling room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Thomas
Lawrence County
Bedford
Ford
Thomas
Seymour
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Champion Evaporator Co
Hudson, Ohio
Jesse J. Day
Indiana
B.B. Marley
J. A. Beaver
Pinhook
Oscar and
Zade Thomas
Tom McLaughlin
Trinity
Otis and
Clarence Crawford
William Utterback
6Th Street
A. J. Weddle
Senator Fairbanks
Linton Post Office
Oscar Fitzpatrick
Lucien EB. Payne
Brock
Amzi Brock
Mrs.i. W. Holmes
Homer Utterback
George Grocery
North Bedford
Alvin Shrout
Sears
Barbara
Tatum
William A. Pridwell
W.S. Richey Company
West 17Th Street
Reuben Miller
Barbara E. Tatum
W S. Richey Company
Indian Creek Township
Coxton
Linton
Washington Democrat
Fred B. Otis
North I Street
Ellen E. Brown
Raymond Guthrie
LaPorte
Geo. W. Swartz
The
Schwartz Business College At
Louisville
Harvey Launis
Ella Wilson
Ed Sparks
West Baden
Kate McMahon
Dr. Crawford
Carl Dalton
Washington Ave
Henry Kindred
Edward Sherritt
Leatherwood
City
Samuel Simpson
James Mundell
D. B. Beaver
Frances
Arthur Stadiford
North Itreet
Wheeler
Charles Richardson
Mitchel
Riley
A. E. Dickinson
Bedford Quarries Co
Chicago
Orleans
Adam Sears
Don
Mrs. Sears
Robert C. Houston
Marior
M. L. Houston
Albert Ashcraft
Dresden
Tom Whitted
South I Street
Will Garrison
Oklahoma
W. B. Chrisler
Melvin Clark
Beech Grove Cemetery
Mabel Anderson
Indianapolis
Dakota
R. H. Williams
3. G. Darrell
Mrs A. Evans
Salem
Joseph Ackerman
William F. Johnson
Sarah A. Gray
Charles Vandeveer
Re Atives
Cora Dove
Washington Gazette
Grace Potter
E. 17Th Street
Elwood
Carrie Melver
Albert Allen
E.wood
John Gates
Bedf Rd
Whitfield
Loogootee Tribune
Clarence Bollinger
St. Louis
Bollinger
W. H. Krutsinger
Ellettsville
Church of Christ
John D Williams
John Benzel
Jeffersonville
Waymansville
Ripon
Wisconsin
Charley Buchanan
Frank Strain
Harrodsburg
Buchanan
Strain
Tombstone
Arizona Territory
Lee Woolery
Jouett Meekin
Meekin
J.G. Bain
Harry Askew
Askew
Dr. Freeland
Martinsville
Cross
Ayer
Buckingham
R. P. Hall & Co
Neshua,n.h
Gus Martin
Somerset, Pa
Lovgooteen Democrat
Harry Terrell
Huron
Ed Graff
James M. Allen
Jessie Adams
M. O. White
Avenue Hotel
J. A.and
C. M Brooking
C. R. Purdue
Huntington
Maggie Adamson
Elza Smith
Williams
Borden College
W. W. Borden
Madge Dobbins
Avis Giles
Ben Griner
O’connell
F St
Billy Reath
Sullivan Daily Times
Joe Pace
Politic
Clarence Matthews
North End
Matthews
Caxton
U.S. Express
Ella Embree
Rhode Island
Harrison Township
Daviess County
Smith
Frank Findley
Brownstown
Findley
J. B. Brant
85Th
Indiana Regiment
Brant
Ben Donovan
Greensburg
H. L. Kimberlin
John Riley
Rabbivilie
J.C. Bauer
C. G. Malott
Citizns Bank
A. P F. Fields
Chas. F. Page
C. E. Showalter
Paris
Illinois
W. A. Wilson
John Bailey
Douglass Burton
Georgia
Lehigh Portland Cement Co
Thomas Donahue
Washington, Ind
Linton Cali
Court House
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Crawford County
Gilbert
Cincinnati
Adams Express Company
United States Express Company
Southern Indiana Express Company
Supreme Court
Big Clearing Sale
Sherwood
West Side Square
Bedford, Ind
Phipps-Reynolds
Chrisler
Bono Township
Jackson County
Sims
Charles Sims
Minerva Williams
West Shoals
Martin County
R. Scott Hyde
Allen-Adams
James Allen
Rae-M'Laughlan
Jessie Lemon
DeLand
Florida
Oliver Porter
Tunnelton
Orville
Ed Mason
Guthrie
Crawford
Wilson's Bargain Store
Josie Melvin
Lillie Parrot
Payne
Melvin
Ambrose Nickless
Ambrose
Hei
W. S. Holcombe
Offe
Alexander & Harris Attorneys-At-Law
India
Gunn
Hodge & Ferguson
East Side
J. W. Trainor
Jas. G. Stull
P. B. May
Allegal
Haase & Owen's Clothing
F. E. Stipp
South Street
Undertakers
East Side Square
C. H. Emery
W. S. Richey CO
Benzel Black Bedford
Nellie
Louise Mitchell
Grand Glearance Sale
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