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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
2
No reason is given to oppose the Republican city ticket next Tuesday. The slate is praised for high character and fortunate selections. It is said to promise city prosperity, economy, value, and law enforcement, with the party united for a fall election boom.
The passage argues Bob Miers benefited from alleged pretense of withdrawal to gain support. Bedford loyalists resisted the withdrawal, propelling Miers to a decisive reelection bid. It warns Republicans that Democratic rivals could exploit any gaps, noting a small but capable opposition bloc within Bedford.
Gus F. Ruopa states his name appeared on the Prohibition ticket without consent and urges voters in the Second Ward to back the Republican ticket as he does.
Each member of this regiment Indiana Volunteers is ordered to report to headquarters Room 79 State House Indianapolis at 2 PM on May 14 preparatory for dedication of Soldiers Monument on May 15 as a last reunion under our old colors. By order of W. H. Axin President BR. B. Scott Secretary.
Senator Beveridge presides as Tomlinson Hall fills to near capacity with delegates and spectators. The Indiana Republicans endorse Roosevelt administration, Philippine policy, anti-trust action, wage standards, and labor protection. Nominees include Frank Martin, Frank Doran, and David E. Sherrick in the race for state auditor. Sherrick gains increasing support across ballots as the convention narrows.
In Sullivan Indiana on April 29 the official count of Democratic primary delegates shows Miers 1575, Welman 1126, Davis 74. Miers leads by 439 votes, with Welman winning three townships and Miers six. Bob Miers, praised as a shrewd political trickster, chose to return to law practice this year.
A state convention unanimously backs candidates for treasurer attorney general and other offices. First and second ballots show Millikan Hill Dyer Joel for treasurer and Miller Moores Bingham Fields for attorney general. Clerk of supreme court and superintendent nominations follow with Brown Fitzpatrick Cotton Hillis in the final tally before adjournment at 6:35.
The Indiana Republicans declare adherence to the 1900 Philadelphia platform, celebrate prosperity under Republican leadership, and mourn McKinley and Harrison while praising Roosevelt. They pledge support for Cuba’s autonomy, Philippine peace and civil government, and oppose anti US sentiments. They condemn trusts and call for vigorous enforcement of antitrust laws, protectionist policy, and guarded reciprocity to extend markets.
Frank Smallwood and fellow workers moved refuse stone at the Hoosier Quarry. A stone toppled from a loaded car, breaking Smallwood’s leg. After a jury awarded $1000, the trial court found for the company. The appellate court affirmed the court's judgment against Smallwood.
The Indiana Republican platform lauds Gov. Winfield T. Durbin’s administration for fiscal prudence, reduced debt, and improvements to state institutions. It calls for strict immigration limits, protection of labor, fair competition, and updated wage garnishment and mining laws, plus a new ruleset for delegate selection and a soldiers and sailors monument dedication.
E A Kern went to Bedford Tuesday. Mr Henry Lawrence and wife with Mr Ollie Pinkston visited relatives near here Sunday. Mr and Mrs Doc Hackler shopped in Bedford Saturday. Mr and Mrs Frank Sears spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Charles Sears. Mrs E F Allen visited relatives in Bedford last week. Mr and Mrs Jesse here guests of Mr and Mrs Jacob Sears Sunday. Mr B H Potter of Edna Kansas visiting relatives here. Mrs John Pinkston of Pleasant Ridge here Tuesday. Rev John Williams preached at Old Union Sunday. Jones visited his mother near Dark Hollow Saturday night. Mr and Mrs J M Potter called on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Doc Hackler spent Tuesday with Mrs James Kern. Miss Cora or Mrs Potter's brother of Trip Kern of Coxton here Friday.
STONINGTON reports quarries running at full blast with nearly 200 men employed. John Smith and family visit Fayetteville area. W M McMahan visits Elizabethtown. A mishap on a flat car injures workers slightly. Local residents and visitors mix with community chatter about saloon activity and a new quarry project.
Court docket lists numerous cases including Morton C. Gregory et al v John Skerd and others for civil suits, several quiet title and real estate possession actions, multiple divorce petitions, and damages and foreclosure matters. Attorneys include Alexander & Harris, Matson & Giles, Brooks & Brooks, and others pending before Bedford court.
Community items report Sam Hubbard ill with a neighborhood illness blamed on rheumatism and lagrippe, diphtheria. Andy Dodds recalls an uncle named Kindred linked to Buffalo Bill. Cattle traded between Porter Root and George Dodds. Farmers discuss locusts, cutworms, and crops, with wheat, oats, and upcoming corn planting.
Local society notices recall a Monday rain, shop and visit scenes in Stone City. Calvin Rainbolt and son Orval conduct business. Lydia Armstrong calls on Maudie Walker. Lesta King visits Ellen Louder. Clay Holmes and wife social in Hobbieville. Joseph Parker and wife shop in Stone City. Mabel Faucett and Louella Brock plan Bloomfield Normal visit. Ruth and Shirley Armstrong hosts. Calvin Rainbolt and Rodger Peterson family visits. Mrs. Peterson gravely ill with consumption. Various calls and outings follow across towns like Mitchell Springville Williams Heltonville and Bloomington.
A special ten coach train carried about 1,000 Miers supporters from Bedford and Bloomington to the Democratic Congressional Convention in Vincennes. Tickets sold heavily in both towns with signs praising Miers and miners. Indiana University students tried to agitate for Miers but were discouraged. The journey included decorations and banners, while officials noted political maneuvering and a pension granted in Bedford. The State Geological survey plans field work on road materials this summer.
The annual reunion of Co. D, 27 Ind., will be held at Shawswick July 4, 1902. Speakers include Hon. J. B. Wilson of Bloomington and Hon. Major James Jemerson of Indianapolis. Prof. Marshall Woolery will read the Declaration of Independence. Dr. Livingston of Louisville will attend with a graphophone and provide music including Napoleon’s speech. Sunday Schools of Heltonville participate. Bedford and Bloomington bands join the Vincennes excursion.
Mrs Mae Stannard and Delight visited Mrs Laura Culmer last Thursday. James McDowell visited daughter Mrs Joseph Roberts last Thursday. Miss Mary Vansickle of Martinsville visited Mrs Jane Broadus last Wednesday. Florence McDowell and Zella Gardner of Springville called on Mrs Mae Stannard Sunday. Blanche Stannard and Albert went to Bedford Saturday. Walter Wells and family attended church at Linthicum Sunday. Rev Quincy Short went to Heltonville Saturday and stayed over Sunday. Mrs Pearl Armstrong and Miss Mary Short of Springville called on Mrs Paul Short Saturday afternoon. Mrs Jane Broadus left Saturday for Jeffersonville to visit her son Meek Stannard. M Kern was in Bedford Monday closing a real estate deal with Ford Stagg of Limestone. Nellie Short visited her brother at Avoca over Saturday night. Mary Cobb called on Miss Iva Short Sunday afternoon.
Ed Consalus and family of Bedford visited relatives here last Friday and Saturday, returning home Sunday morning. David W. Holiman and wife of near here were in Bedford last Saturday on business. W S Pate bought a 333 acre farm from W A Holland for 5816 dollars last week. D M Brown of Medora preached two sermons at the Church of Christ last Sunday and evening. Several persons fished in Back Creek violating state law and divine law. Farmers are busy preparing land to plant corn with a large acreage expected this spring. wheat, rye, oats and clover are growing well. J B Henderson of near here was in Bedford on business last Tuesday. A nice rain fell last Monday and night, with warm sunny days ahead to aid growth.
Rev Vancleve filled his regular appointment at the M 4H church Sunday afternoon. Charles Eshom of Medora and Miss Anna Woolery visited Misses Anna and Carrie Luedtke at Ft Ritner. Jasper Miller of Wallonia came to see Frank Foster. B F Henderson of Freetown was a business caller Saturday. C J Reynolds of Valonia visited last week. John Henderson bought a horse for 100 dollars. T J Holmes and family visited Marcus Lutes at Houston. Reid Hillson of Fairview visited for Miss Cora Martin who will stay with her mother this summer. Sheriff Frank Smith of Bedford bought a horse. Doctors Wilson and Smith attended the sick. Douley Hill improving from pneumonia. Miss Gertrude Hughes visited Oklahoma. Thieves robbed Mrs W B Plummer’s cellar. J M Henderson died Tuesday night. funeral at Brownstown Thursday. wife and many relatives mourn.
Local names and brief visits surface from Bedford area last week with multiple residents and families listed visiting kin and neighbors. Farm activity includes oats sowed and potatoes planted as farmers prepare corn, plus a note on a quarry near Harrodsburg and a sick relative visit.
A free street parade in Bedford on Tuesday May 13 at 10 am will introduce Ringling Brothers. The elaborate 30 section procession features military divisions, exotic caravans, Roman glories, a wild animal display, and a grand horse ballet ahead of two major circus performances.
Notice to Indian Creek township residents that Thomas Tinsley will apply to the Lawrence county Board of Commissioners at the June term 1902 for a one year liquor license to sell intoxicating liquor in a room of a one story frame building on the Bedford road. Premises lie on a described one acre parcel near the northeast corner of section eight. Building fronts Bedford road with full visibility. Owner: J. T. George.
In Lawrence County Indiana the 1902 case Malinda Rainey versus Sidney Mayfield et al asks defendants Moss family and others to appear September term 1902 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur to the amended complaint or be heard in their absence. The action concerns partition of real estate and involves nonresidents of Indiana. Witness the court seal dated April 28 1902.
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