Hear Hanna Draws Indiana Republicans
Reports from across Indiana show broad interest in hearing Senator M A Hanna in the fall campaign. State leaders expect a possible special train to reach multiple towns, with Indiana Republicans seeking to maximize exposure and support for the National Chairman.
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M. A. Hanna
State Committee
Hanna
Senator Hanna
Indiana
Washington
Chicago Tribune
Roosevelt
Beveridge
Dolliver
Spooner
Carnegie Library contracts awarded to Wallner and Bailey & Koerner
The masonry and stonework contracts for the Carnegie library project were let to Michael Wallner and Bailey & Koerner, totaling 20000 dollars. Wallner will start excavating for the foundation Monday, while engineer changes followed engineer illness in Chicago. A stray black dog attacked Bud Huff’s son but was killed after being fed strychnine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Michael Wallner
Bailey & Koerner
Wallner
Bud Huff
Bud
Fayetteville Soldier Wins Gold in Four Events at Penwood Park
Jas A Adamson of Fayetteville, private in the 40th Company Coast Artillery, dominated four events at Penwood Park Baltimore on July 4. He won three first prizes including a 100 yard dash in 11 seconds a running broad jump and a six hurdle race. He led the final stretch then surged to win by three yards amid cheering crowds. This marks his second victory since enlisting last August following a prior win against Seth Brinkman a noted sprinter and cyclist.
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Jas. A. Adamson
Fayetteville
40Th Co
Fort Howard
Penwood Park
Baltimore
Lawrence Co
Adamson
Set. Brinkman
A. B. Chgss
Hartford City
Ind
Charles Wertz
Bee Wentz
Charlies Wentz
Muncie
Central Union
Kokomo
Here
C. D. Maris
China
Michener Brown
Indianapolis
Indiana
Lightning Wreaks Havoc Across Indiana Farms And Towns
A series of storms causes devastating losses in Indiana. A barn fire near Shoals kills four horses and four colts, with 4500 dollars of damage. Goospond floods ruin 8000 acres of corn in Greene county. Saloons face remonstrances in Seymour as a high number of signatures block an application.
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Shoals
Ind
Garrett McDermot
Linton
Greene County
Bloomington
Greene
Monroe
Brown
Walter Brown
Bloomfield
Indiana University
Paoli
Cephas
John Uphouse
Greensburg
Hollensbee & Co
Westport
Orlears Herald
Independent Telco Seeks Higher Rates After Cost Slip
A representative asserts the Bedford telegraph plant will cost 30,000 instead of 10,000 sparking a push to amend the franchise for higher rentals. Officials warn against a secret pact with Central Union to ration two systems, while promises of 1.25 monthly rents are questioned. Miss Anna Owen named Librarian in Columbus.
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Independent Telephone Company
New Bedford
Central Union
Bedford
Central Union Company
Sherman Taylor
Rosa Tindell
Orleans
Christian Church
Sherman
Mrs. Taylor
God
Father
Husband
Surprise Birthday Honor for Mrs. Matthews and Guests
A large party celebrated Mrs. William N. Matthews for her fiftieth birthday with music, recitations, punch, and summer refreshments. The husband presented a sunburst diamond set to honor nine children and a list of attendees included local families and out of town guests. Also noted were community notices on weddings, Golden Cross lodge organizing, threshing season, grain shipping challenges, bedbug folklore, and cautions to householders.
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William N. Matthews
Bloomington
Harris
Ellettsville
Irvin
Franklin College
California
Mabel
Frances Schirmer Institute
Pansy
Mayme
Ralph
Carey
Walter
Walls
Richards
Perrine
Ramsey
Hodge
Lemon
Hopkins
Whitney
Capt. Alexander
Lizzie Coleman
Jeanette
Jessie
Mary Lemon
Grace Owens
Alice
Nell Morgan
Sanders and
Johnson
Faye
Grace Edwards
Mitchell
Goldie
Samuel Harris
Town Briefs and Health Woes Across Browns Town
Miss Jessie Hall of Browns town visits relatives this week and Miss Mary McHargue of Weddleville visits friends. Albert Allen, afflicted with dropsy, is very low and not expected to live. Mrs. George Ragsdale is also critically ill. Arthur Sherrill threshes grain as crops run twenty bushels per acre. Mrs. Jane Consalus returns home from Bedford after visiting relatives.
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Jessie Hall
Brownstown
Mary McHargue
Weddleville
Albert Allen
Arthur Sherrill
George Ragsdale
Jane Consalus
Bedford
Buddha town notes and family news mix with river tragedy
Aunt Lucinda Allen’s prognosis is poor as relatives arrive from Kentucky and nearby towns. News recalls resignations at the Indianapolis Insane Asylum, farm scarecrows, and threshing plans. A fatal horse drowning after crossing White River follows four others, with four hundred dollars loss, drawing neighbor sympathy.
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Lucinda Allen
Millard Herring
Kentucky
James Bright
Indianapolis
Olli Harris
Eugene Thomas
Wm. Green
Zilma
Buddha
Ra Green
Springville
Noah McLaughlin
Rice County
Kas
Henry Walters
Stonington
Herbert Sheeks
Logan Utterback
Porter Root
Andy Dodds
Holbert
Lawrence Sheeks
Town Notes From Tunnel Hill and Nearby
July heat settles over Tunnel Hill as residents share visits and illnesses. Archy Guthrie and son Terrence visit Bedford on business while Mitchell and Ft Ritner social events are noted. Farmers report White River dangers easing and local workers like Thad Allen and Elmer Flinn return to cutting spokes for a Terre Haute firm.
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Archie Guthrie
Terrence Guthrie
Bedford
Jobn Holland
Dot Mullis
Modora
Mitt Allen
Katie Hallabaugh
Mitchell
Deward Holland
Oklahoma
J. Gould
R. N.flion
Martin
Zelma
Jason Fountain
Omer Mahorney
Effie Mahorney
A. J. Wicker
Lena King
Ft. Ritner
Katie Hattabaugh
White River
Robert Nichols
Newton Nichols
Orvie Gallion
James Fields
Curt
Slocum Flynn
Modorn
B. E. Farris
Levi Wright
Campbellsburg
Thomas Holland
Miss English
Demna Brown
Ethel
Aurora
Patsy Guthrie
Buddha
Sarah Farris
Little Mollie Allen
J. Allen
Thoursday
Thad Allen
Elmer Flinn
Terre Haute
W. A. Holland
Della
Bennett
Leesville
Madge Allen
Tunnelton
L. G. Boyd
Little Daugher Pauline
W. B. Allen
John Quigley
Four Room House and Four Acres for Sale Near City
Bargain sale just outside the corporation on south M Street includes an orchard and outbuildings. Inquiries to ED STARR at the City.
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Corporation
South M St
ED Starr
Tragedy at St Louis as 16 year old ends life
Carrie Fillin aged sixteen swallowed carbolic acid after being jilted by her lover James Samuels lately with Big Foo Railroad at Indianapolis. She traveled from Bedford and fell unconscious at the City Hospital where convulsions followed. doctors fear she will die.
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St. Louis
Carrie Fillin
James Samuels
Big Foo Railroad Company
Indianapolis
City Hospital
Local Notes From Indian Springs and Surrounding Towns
The column reports visitors and guests at Indian Springs and nearby areas including Miss Della Dunihue in Williams, Miss Elsie Mathes from Bedford, and Miss Iona Simpson from Bedford. It notes Mrs Mary Wampler’s death in Bedford, various Sunday visits, a Fourth of July celebration crowd at the Springs, and minor storm damage to Benny Utterback’s residence.
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Della Dunihue
Williams
Henry
Faris
Elsie Mathes
Bedford
A Faris
Hannah Faucett
Iona Simpson
Mark McBride
Dover Hill
Belle
Terre Haute
A. M. Faris
Blanche Holmes
Trinity
Clara Craig
Etta Williams
Marion Taylor
Mountain Springs
George Smith
Mary Wampler
Odon
Bennie Utterback
Minnie Wright
Albert Sheeks
Illinois
Elisha Baker
Pinhook Singing Class Heads to Shawswick in Wagon Parade
A Pinhook singing class loaded their delegation wagon and traveled to Shawswick on Tuesday, drawing a large crowd with their singing. The outing included a picnic, local praise for Mr. Simpson, and a claim of the weediest garden in Lawrence County amid weekend visits by residents to nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Mathis
Iaasic Hoopingarner
J.C. Brooking
Tunnelton
J. H. Beavers
Gertie Ingle
Bedford
Hartman
Aldenhagen & Hartman
Isaac Crawford
Shawswick
Dlasakes William Gregory
Mr. Simpson
Lawrence County
J. H
C. M. Brooking
J. CC. Brooking
Henry Walters
Buddha
Brooking
David Brown
Cora Stipp
J. L. Brooking
Homer Ing
Disney
Crawford
S. S. Weaver
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Thomas J. Brooks
Sred B. Otis
Otis & Brooks,proprietors
Ephors
Secretary of State
Daniel &. Storms
David B. Sherrick
Nat U. Hill
Charles W. Miller
Supreme Court
Robert A. Brown
Superintendent of Public Instruction
F. A. Cotton
Ben. F. Johnson
W. Blatchley
Pudge Supreme Court
John H. Gillett
Budges Appellate Court
Frank R. Roby
U. Z. Wiley
W. J. Menley
James A. Blacil
W. Comstock
W. &. Robinson
Lawrence, Orange
Martin Counties
Charles B. Rogers
20Th Judicial Circuit
James Benjamin Wilson
Robert G. Miller
John 8. Edwards
John M. Gainey
William H. West
James F. Smith
Richard Plummer
Noble McPheeters
Amos W. Scoggan
Anselm Wood
Indi
Ana
Miers
Jennie Tannehill
Norfolk
Nebraska
Mattie Bridwell
Otis Bridwell
Monroe County
Indianapolis Southern Railroad
Southern
Seymour
Seymour Democrat
Stone City
Loogootee
Bedford Fairground
Salem
Stone Citys
the Sentinel
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Sentinel
Indianapolis Journal
Tractor
Fred Bryant
Chicago
Stearn
Bryant
Co. C. A
Telegraphic News
Anna Owen
City Library
Columbus
Indianapolis Southern Railway
Perry
Benton
van Buren Township
C. E. Wotan
United States Railway Service
Samuel E Gray
Jack Paddock
John R. Walsh
S. S
Pimenta
Shelburn
Post Office Department
Morgan
New Albany
Ohio River
Bradenburg
Corydon
Portland Canal
Edwardsville
West Main Street
R. T. Burrell
Burrell
W. E. Henry
Lawrenceport
Mike Murphy
Bultman
R. H. Wallace
Baldwin
Shaner
Homer Chapman
Washington Herald
Weir Marshall
Ned Mitchell and
Family
Carl Heavenridge
Lafayette
Tom Stotts
St Louis
Willis E. Driscoll
Almeda E. Wight
Windsor, Ont
Braidentown
Florida
Golden Cross
J. Hickson Smith
Logan Hollmes
Bush
John Wilder
Montgomery
H. A. Carter
Thomas Taylor
J. M. Myers
R. B. Malott
J. P. Helms
James Hodge
Vantayle
Genie Taylor
Daviess County
Jordan
Hyatt
Department of Agriculture
Boston
New York
Elief
Bedford Weekly
Indian Springs
Sheriffs Sale
Lawrence Circuit Court
Stephes Fountain
Cella E. Clampitt
Scott Clampitt
William A. Brissenden
Sally Smith
Todd
Heltonville
McHenry Owen
Lawrence
William H. Bryant
Armenius
Nail
Marilda J. McGiants
John Nail
Mary
Atchison
Baycomacauley
Ashraer Bay
Ly Bay
Addice Nail
Howard Nail
Henry P. Pearson
Court House
Demaud
Boone Leonard
P. Pearson
Admr
Jessé Alexander
Lick Branch
Jesse Alexander
Harvey Voyles
Thomas Marks
Edward A. Dixon
Edward R. George
Epsie George
J. H. Underwood
Atty
Rachel Fisher
North
Wes Newland
Eld
Chrisler
Green Hill
Mabel Matthews
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