Republican City Primary Candidates Named for City Clerk and First Ward
The notice lists multiple candidates for First Ward council seats and the City Clerk, all subject to the Republican City Primary Election. Names include William M. Denniston for City Clerk and H C Stone John Wewland Charles B Reid Robert F McKinley William Noe Isaac H Crim Fred N Strout Forrest W Brown Capt S A Snyder plus Albert W Hunter and Richard Bowland for Second Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Ferguson
John L. Tilford
Bedford
William M. Denniston
First Ward
H. C. Stone
John Wewland
Charles 8. Reid
Robert F. McKinley
Republian
William Noe
Isaac H. Crim
John W. Owen
Fred N. Strout
Richard Bowland
Albert W. Hunter
Forrest W. Brown
A. Snyder
William Babe
John A Qiartman
Third Ward
George M. Dodd
Robert D. Gyger
Bedford City Republican Primary Election, Feb 8 1902
The Central Committee calls a citywide Republican primary in Bedford Indiana to select candidates for all city offices. Polls open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday February 8 1902 at voting places in each ward. The election follows the Indiana Legislature Act approved March 11 1901. George W. McDaniel chairs. C C Frep secretary. B Otis secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Committee
Bedford
Indiana
Isaac H. Crim
County Primary Held For County Officers In Lawrence IN
Central Committee of Lawrence County calls a Republican primary to choose a judge and prosecuting attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit and other county officers. Voting takes place Saturday February 15, 1902 from 8 p.m. at precincts across townships in the county. Crim chairs the Lawrence County Republican Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson B. Lowe
10Th Judicial Circuit
Central Committee
Lawrence County
Indiana
Monroe County
Brown and Greene
Brown County
Monroe
Bloomfield News
County Notices to Candidate Intentions in Helveta County
Notice of intention filings for judicial and county offices due by Feb 5 1902 8 PM. Assessments set per office including Judge 1000 Auditor 100 Treasurer 75 Sheriff 75 Representative Prosecuting Attorney 25 Commissioner 6 Coroner 5 and Surveyor. No name on ballot without filed notice and paid assessment. Receipts and expenditures will be published. any surplus returned. Isaac H. Crim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac H. Crim
Henrietta Tannehill
Non Campos
William H. Consalus
Circuit Court
Lawrence County
S Boone Leonard
Andrew
Brinegar
Lawrence
Robert N. Anderson
Credit Court
Cleri
Audtor
Recorders
Sheriff's Fund
Recorder’s Fund
Court House
Eees
Board of Health
Annant
Eeseee
Board of Review
Garoners
Libraryarey
Congressional School Fund
Endow, I. U.'fund
Eereeerszeee
Batman withdraws from Lawrence circuit judge race
In a January 27 1902 statement IRa C Batman announces withdrawal from the Republican race for Judge of the Lawrence circuit. He cites party harmony and the need for united support of the eventual nominee and thanks supporters for their backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Ira C, Batman
County GOP appoints officers for committee
Chairman Crim of the County Republican Central Committee names Henry C Campbell as Vice Chairman and Turley Burton as Treasurer to serve on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crim
Republican Central Committee
Henry C. Campbell
Turley Burton
Three Cornered Battle for Second District Nomination
Bob Miers fears defeat and rushes home to lead his re nomination effort. He will attend tomorrow and assume charge of his campaign as a fierce three way contest unfolds in the Second district with promises of a heated political fight in Vincennes Capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Miers
Vincegnes
And Being in the State She Wants a State Office
Indiana readers see a political essay on districting and ballot reform, praising republican editors and outlining how county boundaries align with state legislative goals. It notes public notices publication rules and praises press transparency, with local items on Mrs. Ebb M. Walker’s illness and a newborn daughter in Indianapolis.
February Forecast and Oklahoma Statehood Debate
Weather outlook predicts squally February with rain snow and a cold snap early month then warm storm periods and blizzards by midmonth. A city primary, heavy snow on the 9th, and shifting winds precede more unsettled conditions. In Washington the Senate battles a new administration as Oklahoma statehood moves through Congress with partisan clashes and calls for two states from the two territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Washington
Oklahoma
Committee On Territories
the House
Bailey
Texas
Senate
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Delaware
Connecticut
United States Senate
Electoral College
Indian Territory
Flynn
Local Notables Visiting and Ill in Browns Town
Capt. D. B. Vance of Browns town visits his son Frank a well known attorney. Capt. S. A. Snyder is confined to his bed with catarrhal fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fans Brown
Monon
D. B. Vance
Brownstown
Frank
Capt
S. A. Snyder
Schley Tour Spurs Democratic Hope For Presidential Bid
Rear Admiral Schley traveled by Monon train from Chicago to Louisville with a party including his wife, greeted by crowds in Lafayette, Crawfordsville, Bloomington, Bedford, Mitchell and Salem. Citizens and university figures toasted the visitor while his arm, sore but honored, drew cheers and brief remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Sehley
Chicago
McDoel
Monon
Louisville
Board of Trade
Knight Templars
Dearboro
Lowell
Lafayette
Ind
Admiral Schley
Washington School
Good
Bloomington
Buskirk
John W. Cravens
Indiana University
Greencastle
Brooklyn
Bedford
Mitchell
Salem
New Albany
Democratic Party
Dewey Remembered as National Hero Amid Political Jockeying
Admiral Dewey praised for courage service and leadership while critics accuse officials of political maneuvering after his fame and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Elmer Wicker Die s in 1902 after railroad work
Obituary notes Elmer Wicker born in North Carolina on September 12 1872 died January 21 1902 at 29 years 4 months 9 days. He moved with family to Indiana settled Bono township Bedford and later Paoli. He married Maud B Smithers December 24 1901 and was a conductor on the C I L railroad for four years before his death. He was regarded as honest industrious and loved husband and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wicker
North Carolina
Walter B
Lydia A. Wicker
Lawrence County
Indiana
Bono Township
Bedford
Elmer
Maud B. Smithers
R. Scott Hyde
Brotherhood of Railroad
Notable Residents and Visitors in Tunnelton District
Elisha Lee and Dr L G Boyd were in Tunnelton on Monday. John Able of Bedford and Moses B Lee visited midweek. John Bell of Hoosier Telephone Co completed a line to Tunnelton. Local elections and court actions featured, including a $150 theft case with $500 bond. Pension increases for John P Flinn and moves by Hiram Flier to Tunnelton for blacksmithing. Elder D N Brown preached en route to Pinhook. Whooping cough cases improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Lee
Tunnelton
L. G. Boyd
John Able
Bedford
Moses B. Lee
Stone City
John Bell
Hoosier Telephone Co
John R. Brewer
Washington Co
Thomas Houpingarner
Simpson Lowe
Jacob W. Speer
Disney
Thomas Hoppingarner
Mao
Christian Church
Barrett
Salem
John P. Flinn
Bush Lee
Hiram Flier
Elisha Simpson
Eph Edwards
Bono
Henry Huddleson
Washington County
Suse Willock
D. N. Brown
Pinhook
C. Jones
Jas. Gillen
Leesville
Fred McClung
C. Dixson
Henry Root
Celluloid Comb Burns Woman in Home Accident
Mrs John Miller suffered a scalp burn when a celluloid comb in her hair heated and burst into flames while she cleaned nuts at home on Tuesday evening. The burn area measured three to four inches and her condition is described as painful but not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Fayetteville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Birthday
Doc Hackler and wife visited Mrs. Hackler's Pleasant Ridge parents. Alva Boyd from Over the Way came Saturday. Miss Cora Kern stayed with aunt Mrs. W A Sears over Sunday. P B Evans of Trippleton traveled Friday. Daniel Jones and wife visited Mr and Mrs B F Sears Saturday. J R Smith did business at Silverville Tuesday. Messrs Joseph Jern and Jesse Kern went to Fishing Creek Tuesday. Miss Della Boone visited Williams over Sunday. Perley Perkins and niece Nannie Shockley went to Odon Saturday. Willard Miller from Trippleton came Saturday. Dana Boyd and family visited Mr and Mrs Daniel Beasley of Coxton Sunday. Mrs Joe Stallings and Mrs Doe Fields visited Mrs Doc Hackler Friday. A large number of relatives and friends gathered at Jesse Barton’s home last Sunday for a 63rd birthday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc. Hackler
J. R. Smith
Silverville
Joseph Jern
Jesse Kern
Fishing Creek
Della Boone
Williams
Perley Perkins
Neice
Nannie Shockley
Odon
Willard Miller
Trippleton
Dana Boyd
Daniel Beasley
Coxton
Joe Stallings
Doe Fields
Doc, Hackler
Jesse Barton
Barton
Buddha town notes mix building buzz and odd livestock
In Buddha area news Henry Walters nears completion on a dwelling foundation while others plan new homes including a 3 room house by Kell Root and a 4 room dwelling west of Buddha. Local talk mentions a proposed Hon. B Lowe lecture, a two headed calf sighting near Brownstown, and calls for a telephone line to connect new buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddha
John P. Foster
Henry Walters
Kell Root
Kerb Bright
Austin Simpson
Henry Mason
Pinhook
B. Lowe
Daisy Henderson
Harry Root
Queensberry
Wm. Box
George Harris
Pinhoot
Lawrenceport
Brownstown
Ind
Tom Eaglang
Here
Mrs Exeony Fish Dies in South East Bedford at 60
Mrs Exeony Fish of South East Bedford died January 21 1902 at home age 60 years 8 months 20 days after heart failure. Born May 30 1841 near the city she married Amos Fish December 22 1859 and left six living children, thirteen grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral from the Baptist church, interment Crawford cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeony Fish
Bedford
Fish
Nathaniel
Rosannah Owens Williams
Amos Fish
Thm
Baptist Church
Mother
Christ
Patien
Tia
Eternity’s Gate
City of Light
Hel
Mothre
God
Jesus
Baputist
Crawford Cemetry
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Bedford Mail
Thomas J.srooks
Red B. Otis
Eoirons
Otis & Srooks
Robert G. Miller
6Th Judicial Circuit
John H. Edwards
Morris T. Witsman
Homer West
Sherman L. Keach
John M. Gainey
ED. C. Tirey
James F. Smith
Amos W. Scoggan
John Mead
Anselm Wood
George W. Sulmes
Lucien E. Payne
James M. Myers
ED. Massey
Frank M. Russell
James C. c. ‘Lon
James L. Pillman
J. Hickson Smith
Oliver M. Cosner
City of
George W. McDaniel
City Rep
C. C. Frep
B. Otis
Kh. B. Stephenson
Helveta County
Canida
Lee En Ae Nace
Uting
Eeach
E. B. Stephenson
Ira C. Batman
Kentucky
United States
Henry Watterson
Indianapolis Journal
Ebb M. Walker
North G St
Leslie Hill
10Th
L Streets
Washingtonn
McKinley
Congress
White House
Republic
Schley
Crawfordsville
Paoli
Lod
Orange Circuit Court
Oscar Shephard
Shepherd
Terra Haute
Carrie Poynter
Indiana Powder Company
Young Poy
C. C. Foddrill
Oolitic
West 4Th Street
Fort Risiner
Fayetteville
Thomas M. Adamson
Indian Creek
Southern Indiana Railway Company
Crooked Creek
James G. Ferguson
Daniel W. Williams
LISK
H. L. Adamson
Grooke & Crooke, Attys
Lawrence Circuit Court
State of
Mary E. Skerd
Sarah &Tpp
Shawswick Township
Five Forth
John M. Johnson
Brooks & Brooks
Tion
County of
Samuel McKnight
Elza Johnson
Lawrence Circuit
Joseph Gardner
Edward D. Baker
Bedford Portland Cement Company
A. D
Rangerz
Ohio and Mississippi
Louisville, New Albany and
Chicago Railway
Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway
BE. K. Dye
Nottie
F. Pate
District Court of the United States
District Court of Indiana
Bedford Candy Company
Erastus R. Dobbins
Lawrence Mitchell
Indian Springs
K.C. Trueblood, A. W. Scoggan, G. B. Ross
Commissionera
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