Oldest Postmaster Dies After Half Century Lincoln Service
James L. Chapin long served Lincoln Massachusetts as postmaster for 43 years and town clerk since 1878. A prominent local figure born 1824 in Sturbridge, he earlier opened Lincoln’s first store in 1858. He held multiple town offices and aided water and library projects. He died from pneumonia at nearly 78, survived by his wife Emily and three children. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM.
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T. J. Brooks
Mass convention in Lawrence county ends with clashes over Miers
The Democratic County Mass Convention in Lawrence County descended into a tumult as factions backing Miers and Davis clashed over leadership and delegate selection. Joseph Giles won the chair after a raucous contest, with Gus Weyerbacher and W. E. Clark presiding amid calls of Miers. Delegates were chosen by a divided assembly, amid chants and table tops overturned, ending with Weyerbacher and C. H. Strupe elected as chairman and secretary respectively.
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River Vale Route on engine side and Bedford Stone Railway Co on tender
Stonington reports a boom as new quarries open with fine stone. A frame powerhouse rises and a new Beaucox land quarry opens with a switch already laid. The American Quarries Co received a Baldwin switch engine from Philadelphia for about $10,000. Cor Mitchell Commercial.
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Turn Down of Bob Miers Ends Political Run
In Indiana the fall from grace of Congressman Bob Miers is described as a political knell after Lawrence and Bloomington districts rejected him. The piece compares his defeat to Henry Clay and notes Democrats and stanch Republicans alike turned away.
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Injuries and Local Updates From Bedford Area News
Three men were injured at nearby quarries with two fingers mashed and an ankle broken, all not seriously hurt. The Hot Water Company repaired a main line break at 15th and I streets, five carloads of household goods were sent to Cando North Dakota, and many residents planned to move to Canada. Pension raises were granted for several individuals, box martins reappeared in Bedford, and major railroad engines performed well on February schedules. State Encampment dates for the Grand Army of the Republic were set for May in Indianapolis, with Tomlinson Hall hosting sessions. Bedford interests included Midland Portland Cement bonds and political predictions around Representative Miers.
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Miers renomination talks shake Bloomington politics
Bloomington Democrats press for Miers renomination after his withdrawal with supporters in Lawrence Knox Martin and Owen counties backing a first ballot win. Republicans expect the race to strengthen their candidate Judge Chaney of Sullivan while mining operator Job Freeman questions Miers tactics. Hawthorne of Kokomo arrives to meet with the Order American Plowmen and leads a gathering at 8 PM.
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Stillson Judah joins Home Study in Indianapolis
Stillson Judah a 1918 graduate of B H 801 has secured a position with the Home Correspondence School and will begin work April first in Indianapolis. Dan Iseminger and George Owens also secured traveling solicitor roles for the school.
Flaw in mill carriage causes casting break at McLean mill
A metal defect in the saw carriage at Hugh McLean & Co. mill caused a large casting to break loose and smash through a side wall, plunging about 200 feet Friday evening. No injuries were reported and the incident is not serious.
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Dick Davis Seen in Seymour on Return from Indianapolis
Dick Davis, once famed for battling gamblers, appeared in Seymour last night on his way home from Indianapolis. The veteran figure now presents a quieter, more sober demeanor. life seems a serious matter to him as shown by his appearance and conduct.
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