This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
3
The election will be held at the sheriff’s office in Bedford for one candidate per ward to be voted at the regular election on Tuesday May 1. Separate ballot boxes and union tickets provided for each ward. Polls open 2 to 8 PM. Geo W McDantel Chair and Secy Oris note.
The Republican delegates of the Second District meet at Vincentes Opera House Vincennes at 1:80 pm to nominate a candidate for Congress select two delegates to the Philadelphia National Convention and name a presidential elector for the district. District totals listed by county include substantial votes for Plea ites Daviess, Greeve, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Owen Sullivan, and others. Claude Carter and family arrived in Vincennes from Elivethtown.
The 1816 census figures list Indiana total population at 147 175 with Wayne and Dearborn counties leading, Wabash smallest, and a breakdown by counties. It notes 61 312 in farming, 420 in commerce, 3 2u in manufactures, and mentions 100 enslaved people and numerous free blacks and Indians.
A letter from Cavin Bore 3s declares departure from the Democratic Party after the Gi hrie township caucus held at Tunnelton on Oct 10. He denounces the campaign tricks and favoring honest ballot and money, and pledges support to the Republican party.
A program led by Mrs Hattie Ascuiry West 14th Street Friday aims to educate motherhood and child culture with devotions roll call and talks on dress and leisure. The Crosslane school closed with Mrs May Armstrong praised by patrons for student recitations and songs.
Rail workers and officials at Seymour discuss summer plans as Henry Devault resigns as conductor and Charlie Watkins is promoted. The piece notes 17,000 cross ties ready for track work between Pedford and Switz Guy, upcoming uniform changes, and a push to unify operations with the Southern Indiana lines.
The Rathbone sisters postponed a toy event due to Keishi Larcor Nice Blackwell being seriously ill. William Lanier, bridge carpenter, died at home after injuries on the Bedford branch. Funeral planned Friday at 2 PM with Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows in attendance. The column reports on locals visiting, school term notes, and a delayed mail run due to engine trouble.
G W Ower of Medora visited this morning. A man who tried to buy John Summer’s farm proved to be a crook who skipped his board at the Cottage house of Medora. Calvin Hill’s children have measles. Our school will be out Friday March 23. An old fashioned social hop occurred at Wo Thompson’s last Saturday.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a public sale with scattered phrases about certificates and assets. The readable items mention a sale event, potential bidders, and various unrelated words, with no clear dates, names, or locations consistently identifiable. The document remains garbled and incomplete.
Obituary notices the death of Dorothy Keith Ley of Peerless Indiana at eight months old, five months after sister Courtney died. Parents Mr and Mrs Bob Keith Ley mourn the loss with consoling scripture and blessing references.
The funeral was held at the home with interment at Mr Pleasant cemetery. Mr and Mrs Keithley express thanks to friends for their kindness during their time of affliction.
Last day of school in Sugar Creek District No 1 Boro township closes with KLEB. smith praised as intelligent, diligent teacher. Patrons and pupils reflect on his successful instruction and hospitality. Farewell speeches mark the end of the term.
Osman Pasha, hero of Plevna and famed Turkish commander, is dead. Reports from HenyaI note 4 725 bubonic plague deaths. Swiss Council declines mediation between Britain and the South African Republics. Wheel ing gunboat sent on independent mission to protect Europeans and Americans. Porto Rican tariff and coinage proposals spark Senate amendments. No British troop movements from Bloemfontein for three weeks amid pending negotiations. Port o Rico tariff compromise directs customs to the President for island improvement. Secretary Root approves public works employment to ease Porto Rico distress. Demonstrations sweep the island as tariff questions loom. Wheel ing sails to Taku river to safeguard American interests in China.
An expeditionary force went to Dieqoterior as provincial protection proves inadequate. Two election regulations were sent to Gov Gen Wood for approval. The Republican party protests a suffrage restriction and plans a Saturday demonstration at Wavara. A Kentucky reform effort gathers speed with county addresses calling for April conventions, while Derby era tension surfaces in Beattyville with claims about Dick Combs.
A notice describes terms of sale for a property in Medford Indiana. The buyer pays one third cash with the remainder in installments, notes to be secured by mortgage and a lien on the property. The sale appears under sheriff or auction authority with improvised phrasing and references to legal proceedings.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.