Bedford reader predicts Miers renomination defeat in Second district
George W. McDaniel of Bedford reports that Democratic rivals Cy Davis Wellman and Miers face a fractured race with Davis likely to defeat Miers on first ballot and Chaney of Sullivan seen as Republican standard bearer. Lin ton Call editor W M Moss comments on the split, with Knox and Martin counties split among Davis Wellman and Miers. Carrie Erwin leaves Bedford to join Indiana University library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. McDaniel
Bedford
Miers
Mr. McDaniel
Cy Davis
Wellman
Congress
Davis
McDaniel
Judge Chaney
Sullivan
Indianapolis Journal
W. M. Moss
Linton Call
Call
Martin County
Knox County
Owen
John C. Chang
Brother Moss
Carrie Erwin
Woman’s Exchange
Exchange
Indiana University Library
Bloomington
Overthrow of Miers in Daviess County Democratic Convention
Mass meeting in Washington where R W Miers C W Wellman and Cyrus E Davis competed for Congress ended with a violent clash over permanent chairman and a party slate backed by Davis and Wellman. O Nea l won the chair, anti Miers forces captured delegates, and Miers faced likely defeat as only forty two votes in the district could be controlled. Final convention vote totals showed 42 for Miers 34 for Davis and 42 for Wellman with 118 total votes and 60 needed for choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miers
Davis
Lawrence County
Daviess County
Washington
Congress
R. W Miers
C. W. Wellman
Cyrus E. Davis
Mier
Fulkerson
John H. O’neal
O'Neal
R. P. Shirley
O’neal
Wellman
Daviess
Greene
Knox
Lawrence
Martin
Monroe
Owen
Sullivan
Miers and the Monroe County Political Tug of War
The Washington Gazette reports growing pressure in Congress and local politics as Miers, a 27-year incumbent, faces a possible defeat amid calls for new Democratic leadership. Despite past service and a long career in law, university trusteeship, and state politics, opponents argue he acts like a Republican and undercuts Democratic aims while supporters defend his seniority and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Davis
Miers
Congress
Monroe
Lawrence County
Bob
Inman
Washington
Bloomington
The
State University
10Th Judicial Circuit
Washington Gazette
Death of John Johnson Jr Pioneer Bedford Democrat Leader
John Johnson Jr a longtime Bedford citizen and newspaper founder died at his home on J street near the Avenue Hotel. Born in Burlington Vermont on September 18 1850 he built the Bedford Star later merging it into the Bedford Democrat he served in the Indiana House as Roll Clerk and was Postmaster under Cleveland. Survived by wife Ella Claire and three children his life included rapid weight fluctuation and a series of amputations from a foot infection before death following heart failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson, Jr
Johnson
J Street
Avenue Hotel
John Johnson Jr
Burlington
Vermont
Bedford
Bedford Star
Bedford Banner
Bedford Democrat
Indiana
Cleveland
Democratic Central Committee
Lawrence County
Mr. Johnson
Maysville
Ella Claire
Filla Claire
Collette
Edward
Walter
Funeral of John Johnson Sr in Bedford Honors Local Masonry
The Bedford funeral for John Johnson Sr took place Thursday at 10 a.m. from his J Street residence near Avenue Hotel. Masons and Ben Hur orders led a long procession to Green Hill Cemetery, with Rev Father Bogemann officiating. Resolutions by Bedford Lodge No 14 praise his life as a printer, editor of the Bedford Democrat, former postmaster, and loyal Mason. He leaves three children Collette Edward Walter, five sisters, one brother, and a widow Filla Claire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson, Sr
J Street
Avenue Hotel
Bedford
Father Bogemann
Green Hill Cemetery
Bedford Lodge
Indiana
John Johnson, Jr
Hacker
Munson
Brother Johnson
Ashler
Monon Adopts Night Siding Headlight Rule
The Monon line will require engines on sidings at night to have their headlight covered when clear. Firemen must enforce the rule to prevent confusion for passing trains and ensure switches are locked. Foreman James Eckford and crew have been inspecting engines to fit slides systemwide.
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Monon
South Ranb
James Eckford
Tin
Joe Kress
W. J. Moffatt
Joe Miller
Bedford Gas Works to Supply City with Gas
The Bedford gas plant building measuring 30 by 70 feet is complete near the Electric Light Works. Machinery is ready for installation and in two weeks seven miles of gas mains will start to be laid. The plant includes three benches of retorts and a 40 foot diameter reservoir. The project is large and costly yet little noticed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Gas Plant
Electric Light Works
Debates Over Whiskey Sales Stir Bono Township
Comments on local liquor policy admission overshadow a week of events. A brick building at the Stone Mill sustained extensive damage from a windstorm on Saturday night, destroying a completed chimney and delaying operations. Rev. Jones delivered a sermon to a small crowd, and D. J. Mavity of New York Life in Mitchell visited the village. News notes mention real estate activity and a disappointing oil field performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bono Township
Stone Mill
Jones
D. J. Mavity
New York
Mitchell
Public Jersey cattle sale near Mitchell on March 28 1902
Joe A. Burton offers his entire Jersey herd of forty head at public sale four miles southeast of Mitchell. After years of culling, each animal is valued for its own capacity as a milk and butter producer. Sale begins promptly at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe A. Burton
Mitchell
Jersey
Burton
Obituary of Mrs. Etta Manuel from Indiana church circle
Mrs. Etta Manuel born near Hiie Indiana November 16 1872 died in New Washington Indiana March 14 1902 at age 29. She married Homer Manuel September 14 1898 and left two daughters Ruth and Martha. Survived by husband parents C W and Mrs Holland two brothers and many relatives. Funeral March 16 1902 at Pleasant Run Church Otisco conducted by Rev Geo Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Manuel
Marietta Holland Manuel
C. W. Holland
Hiie
Ind
New Washington
Homer Manuel
Ruth
Martha
James
Better Land
M. E. Church
Jesus
Pleasant Run
Geo. Church
Otisco
Masked party at Williams schoolhouse charms local guests
Miss Ora Pierce hosted a mask party at her father's home three miles east of Williams. Guests from Pleasant Ridge and nearby areas attended with costumes ranging from Little Red Riding Hood to Uncle Sam. A long evening featured games, dining, hymns, and a surprise visit from Qoal Pierce of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Pierce
Williams
Bart Williams
Sam
Joe Chapman
Kent Witsman
Luther Pierce
Ray Ferguson
Walter Martin
Seymour Pierce
Nelson Hendrickson
Opal McCain
Vesta Anderson
Frankie Kern
Miss Ora
Opal
Indianapolis
J. A. Binks Cloak and Furhouse
Hammond Type Writing Co
City Council Adopts City Attorney Resolution At Meeting
The City Council in regular session orders Beech Grove Cemetery cleanup and fence repair, approves an arc light at South and H streets, and adopts a resolution declaring the need for a City Attorney. Mayor authorized to employ EH. K. Dye who has served as city attorney for over a year. Voted for by McKinley, Blackburn and Radley. Hackett and Rowland opposed. Buchanan absent. Also lists waterworks and general claims paid, plus February treasurer’s report showing balances and warrants redeemed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech Grove
Sth
EH. K. Dye
McKinley
Blackburn
Radley
Hackett
Rowland
Buchanan
Local Social News Highlights Weekend Visits and Events
Bedford native C. E. Faris visited Saturday night and Sunday. Miss Trella Holland received a gold watch for a birthday. Norton Brown from Aurora Illinois visits cousin Terence Guthrie. Teresa Guthrie hosted a party with music and games Wednesday night honoring Norton Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Faris
Bedford
Burnett Holland
Colitis
Barney Gould
Jake Mullis
Omer Mahorney
George Hatton
Freetown
Wm. Hatten
Albert Flinn
Thad Allen
Tunnelton
O. E. Dixon
C. K. Falls
Sarah Fields
Ruby Guthrie
Rose Flinn
Norton Brown
Aurora
Terence Guthrie
Carrie Allen
John Allen
Hugh Coats
Harvey S. Dixon
Thomas Paris
Trella Holland
George Waggoner
Will Hatton
Brownstown
Eva Lytton
Bessie Allen
Calvin Boyles
E. E. Faris
Levi Wright
Goldie
Elsie Fountain
Ft. Ritner
Mollie Gillen
Leesville
J. P. Allen
Bessie
R. Flinn
J. D. Guthrie
Messrs. Nichols and Bergen
Mitt Allen
Mitchell
Pt. Ritner
Thomas Farris
Terrence Guthrie
Noble Allen
Willie Homer
Arthur Stipp
John Kern
Pinhook
Jake Flinn
Mr. Davis
Hoosier Telephone Line
B. E. Faris
Jason Fountain
Dixon
Big Tunnel
Illinois
Flo Weddell
Marie
Ruby
Lulu Guthrie
Rose
Clara Flinn
Tom Faris
Curt Flinn
Mitt
High School Notes Outline Spring Activities and Plays
Sophomores work on Feudalism papers while Seniors recite on Europe in the Nineteenth Century. Turner to exam next week. Junior class plans a large reception for the Senior class. Plays involve both Juniors and Seniors with faculty and Superintendent Alexander assigning parts. Biology and physics field trips planned to depots and telegraph instruments. Oratorical contest entries due to the Secretary for grading. Baseball schedules unsettled due to cold. outdoor practice awaited. Indiana University Mandolin and Gle n Club tickets on sale for Monday event to support athletics and oratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana University Mandolin and Gleen Club
Bedford
Buddha man and flat boats to New Orleans in the forties and fifties
A Buddha man long resident of Guthrie township for over 50 years leaves six sons and two daughters. Notices of local farming activity, house framing, land leasing, a house fire, maple syrup concerns, and upcoming revivals are listed alongside obituaries for Uncle Samuel Earls and notes on snow counts and seed distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Guthrie Township
Henry Walters
Robert Ingle
Kell Root
John T. Foster
John Bright
John Root
Clarence Harris
Kerens
Henry Cox
Noah Flinn
B. Sallee
Mitchell
John Harris
John W. Harris
Bedford
Isaac Flinn
L. N. Jones
Buddha
Pharo
Samuel Earls
Carlton
Earls
Tom Beasly
Jobn Bright
Resolutions of Indian Creek Township Teachers
Resolutions praise the principal and secretary, thank the trustee and County Superintendent, and support consolidation and nature study. A copy will be sent to county papers. Readings reflect school year reflections and plans for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek Township
Dr. Harty
State Board of Education
Miss Boone
Henderson
Inman
J. J. Tatum
Pres
W. D. Woon
Sec’y
Stone men conference at Bloomington seals price pact
The Bloomington meeting of stone men approved price maintenance and signaled a favorable outlook for the oolitic belt. New business is rising and indicators point to the best season ahead in the stone trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
State and Adams Express cases seek $500 penalties
The State vs United States and Adams Express Companies sought $500 penalties in each case for refusing to do business with Southern Indiana Express Co on equal terms. Three cases involve Adams, one involves American company. Defendants requested special findings of facts and conclusions of law, requiring time to prepare during vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Adams Express
Southern Indiana Express Co
Express
Buskirk
Jackson County
Adams
American Company
Notice of final settlement in estate of Benjamin Newland
Lawrence Circuit Court probate notices account of Benjamin Newland estate presented for final settlement. Administrator de bonis non Jobe D Alexander Jr. to appear May 6 1902 with vouchers and to show cause why the account should not be approved. Heirs and interested parties must prove heirship or claims at the same time and place. Brooks & Brooks attorneys March 19 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Indiana
County of
Lawrence
Lawrence Circuit Court
Benjamin Newland
Jobe D. Alexander
Ve Benlaon
de Bonis
John DL. Alexander
de Bonis Non
Brooks & Brooks
County of Lawrence
James A Stipp
William E. Stipp
James A. Stipp
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Bedford Mail
Thomas J. Brooks
Red B. Otis
vEphons
Otis & Srooks
Angal
Birat
C. E. Laughlin
Orange County
Orange
J. Hickson Smith
William M. Denniston
Lew Ferguson
Marshal
Frank M. Russell
Councilman First Ward
H. Corwin Stone
Fred N. Strout
Richard Rowland
William Bahb
George M. Dodd
Thomas W. Box
Wth Judicial Circuit
James Benjamin Wilson
Robert G. Miller
John H. Edwards
John M. Gainey
William H. West
James F. Smith
Richard Plummer
Noble McPheeters
Scoggan
Anselm Wood
Wellman and Davis
Bro
Newton Crooke
VY. V. Williams
J. A. Zaring
Bedford Gas Works
Bono
Fayetteville
May Davis
Hart Rainey
Walter Mosier
Silverville
Lottie Boyd
Maude Boone
Walter McClellan
Daniel Jones
V. V. Boone
Addie
H. A. Kern
J. M. Potter
Alice
Nell Pitman
Lula Adamson
Isis
Prodart Pierce
Pleasant Ridge
N. Tatum
Coxton
B. F. Sears
F. Allen
Jno. Pinkston
J. McClellan
Opal Jackson
Over the Way
Tran
Chris Smith
Bedford Coal & Milling Co
Donica & Dye
H. H. Walls
Insurance
Bedford Plumbing Co
N. E. Strout & Son
James O'Connell
Ellis
Bedford Fire Co
Pettiford Fire
R. D. Gyger
Geo. K. Owen
Henger & Winterhalter
Snyder
L. B. Emery
Soieiere Sted-Enssgeeee
Bedford Light,Heat and Power Co
John B. Malott
Lee Potter
B. Malott
John Johnson
Wes Hooptingarner
John Jamison
Mell Clark
Henry Payne
Ernest Blackburn
Oscar Skerd
William C. Winstandley
Bedford Electric
Pearson Hardware Co
Frank Drehobel
Aint
Amt
Tunnel Hill
Jesse Ray
Shawawick
Europe
Turner
Alexander
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Com
Judah
Sampson Beaver
Needmore
Mrydle Turner
Anna Barger
B. Lewis
Harrodsburg
Robert Anderson
Nancy Lewis
Anna Allen
Louise Barger
Chessie Lewis
Clonie
John
James Barger
Oliver Rayburn
Sworth Meadows
Francis Lewis
Guthrie
J. W Barger
Oolitic
Jen
Alex Anderson
Catherine Allen
Albert Allen
Elwood Jerrell
James Turner
Elwood
P. Lewis
Hdith Barger
Mary Allen
Emma
John Barger
Elizabeth Covey
J. W. Barger
Mr. Jones
Margaret Kramer
Harry G. Nefp
Henrietta Tannehill
Non Campos
William H. Consalus
Gdn
Circuit Court
Boone Leonard
Frances Sappington
Lawrence Circuits Court
Towit
Bedford and Pinhook Road
Leesville Road
Alfred
Lee
Crooke & Crooke
Moses B. Lee
Elisha Lee
William M. Lee
Martha Lee
Fort
Abner Walters
Thomas J. Reid
Marshall Gutheie
Omas O. Daggy
Illiam A. Brown
Board of Commissioners
Auditor's
JO M. Gainey
Uditor
Birdsell Clover Huller
Virgil Pate
R. R. Braxtan
South Side Square
Chas. F. Grimes
Abstracter & Notary Public Office
South Side Public Square
Plymouth Rock
Bedford Hardware Co
Frank Bailey
Omill End Sale
Chicago
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