Democrats seek nominees amid Indiana conventions and local races
The Democratic State Convention will meet in Indianapolis next week as leaders wrestle with candidates. Monroe county mayors seek offices while John H Edwards and John M Gainey contest for Representative and County Auditor respectively. James B Wilson earns strong support from Monroe Lawrence county Democrats for Circuit Judge. Cy E Davis declines a Senate bid in a Greene Monroe Brown district. Bloomington and Bloomfield papers note delegates' selection rules and statewide ambitions.
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Indianapolis
Monroe
Lawrence
James B. Wilson
Wilson
Bloomington
First Baptist Church Names New Pastor
At a special church meeting Rev. Wilson Whitney formerly of Chicago was called as pastor. Whitney accepted and will preach his introductory sermon next Sunday morning.
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Wilson Whitney
Chicago
Whitney
Wicker Excursion To Cincinnati Leaves Bedford Sunday
Agent Thomas Donahue reports a large stock of handsome bills for the Wicker Excursion to Cincinnati on Sunday. The train departs Bedford 7:30 a.m. Mitchell 8:00 a.m. arrives Cincinnati 11:45 a.m. Return from Cincinnati 8:05 p.m. The trip is described as part of the fastest main line service with four coaches reserved for crowd comfort and potential expansion.
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Thomas Donahue
Cincinnati
Bob
Bedford
Mitchell
Queen City
Installation of Pastor Edwards at First Christian Church
The First Christian church hosted the installation of E. Richard Edwards as pastor with representation from Bedford churches. Rev. Philpott spoke on The Preacher and How to Use Him, praising Edwards and noting the town’s fraternal religious unity. A public reception will honor Edwards and his family, and the Ma on timecard changes take effect June 1 with Bloomington to French Lick service adjustments.
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E. Richard Edwards
Bedford
Allen B. Philpott
Philputt
A. M. Irvine
Presbyterian Church
R. Scott Hyde
R. C. Cosner
Arthur McCain
Joseph Franklin
Edwards
Manon
Bloomington & Lafayette
French Lick
Bloomington
Gosport
Local Social Notes From Springville and Nearby Areas
Fred Giles of Springville visited Mack Giles in town. A basket meeting drew a crowd at Haysgrave on Sunday. Oscar Maddox and family went to Harrodsburg. Mrs. Caroline Stewart visits Marion Deirmis near Guthrie. Mark Giles went to Bedford Thursday. Miss Clara Johnson of Clear Creek visits Mrs. Emery Stewart this week. Miss Mellie Blackwell visits her uncle Jim Matson near Guthrie and injures herself moving turkeys. Mrs. John Goodman hosted Mrs. Mayo Tuesday. Lafe Byers and Charley Goodman made a business trip to Bedford Monday. Golda Giles went to politics yesterday. Mrs. Lidie Ott Giles visited Fayetteville grandpa last week. Dr. Mitchell and wife passed through town Sunday. Dade Anderson made a Bedford trip Wednesday. Grandma Earl had a severe accident yesterday evening as Blackwell and Miss Mary Trogden went to Oolitic yesterday.
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Fred Giles
Springville
Mack Giles
Haysgrave
Oscar Maddox
Harrodsburg
Caroline Stewart
Marion Deirmis
Guthrie
Mark Giles
Bedford
Clara Johnson
Clear Crack
Emery Stewart
Mellie Blackwell
Jim Matson
Grandma Earl
Blackwell
Mary Trogden
Oolitic
Joe Williams
Joe Flinn
Ditney
S. E. Haws
Haws
Dr. Butler
Leesville
Oscar Root
Cedar Ridge
Clarence
C. M. Brooking
Ruby Guthrie
Peter Mathis
Columbus
Ind
Elmer Baugh
Tunnelton
Jack Dixon
J. OC. Brooking
W. Ingle
Mitchel
Pink Ragstall
Ramon Remedy Arts Ola
Aaron Mitchell
W.O
J. B
D. B. Beaver
Lem Root
Vitn, Jr
Crawford
H. Emery
John Batman
Sallie
J.C. Brooking
P. Lodge
J. W. Harris
Wes Wray
Fairview
Henry Crawford
Oscar Thomas
H. W. Ingle
John Dixon
Mitchell
Ada
May Henderson
Smallpox reports and public health actions across Indiana towns
The dispatch lists multiple Indiana items including Campbellsburg smallpox cases and county efforts, a quarantine in Kentucky against Indiana, a murder charge in Washington, and a campus fight at Terre Haute. It notes stock market records in Kansas City and various local incidents from Indianapolis to New Albany.
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Kansas City
J.P. Morgan and Co
Louisville
Nashville
Southern
Monon
Kentucky State Board of Health
Indiana
Jeffersonville
New Albany
J. N. Hurry
Indiana State Board of Health
Hoosier
Durbin
Washington
Ind
McKittrick
Joseph Herbert
Louis Gunningham
Globe
William Hamer
Vincennes
Terre Haute
Indiana State Normal
Rose Polytechnic
Rose
Capitol
Landis
Repesentative Shattuc
Committee On Immigration and Naturalization
Ellis Island
Mr. Landis
Shattuc
Old Newspapers for sale at the Mal office
Sheriff Smith of Lawrence county arrested George Buley and John Porter on a bench warrant in Orleans and jailed them in Bedford. Grand jury bills accuse Porter of Sunday fishing and Buley of Sunday fishing plus eight liquor law violations. Porter bailed at 50 dollars. Buley at 1800 dollars total. trials set for the September term.
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Orleans Herald
Lady of Lyons to be staged by Bedford High seniors
Bedford High School graduates of 1902 will present The Lady of Lyons at Stone City Opera House next Tuesday evening. The cast features seventeen players, with costumes from Professor Turner of Louisville, and rehearsals held daily. Tickets will be thirty-five cents for both evenings or twenty-five cents for a single performance.
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Bedford High School
Stone City Opera House
Edward Bulwer Lytton
New York City
Lyons
Turner
Louisville
Alexander
Lady of Lyons
High School Notes Highlight Local Activities
School Notes from Salem report Miss Eva Paynter as guest of the Guthries while seniors are sparse in the assembly room. Lat in and Geometry work is resumed for Herman Boyd. Frank Owen works with surveyors east of town. Findlay High invites King Edward Roosevelt and Prince Henry to its commencement. Students take part in the opera King Dodo with Leah Messick as queen. Miss Mary Peek visits from Washington High and competed in a Bloomington vocal contest. The Seymour High School baccalaureate was addressed by Reverend Charlton. Bloomington celebrates its track team’s progress. Captain Blair and others may travel to Indianapolis for the State athletic contest. Professor Greist discussed U S legislative bodies and Senate power. Parliaments topics to be studied next year. Debating and Parliamentary Rules texts to replace Herrick Damon Rhhetoric. The faculty supports oratory and plans changes to English work. Tickets for commencement are delayed by factors beyond the school’s control.
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Frank S. Owen
High School
Findlay
Ohio
King Edward
Roosevelt
Prince Henry
Greist
Herrick
Damon Rhhetoric
Aunt Cyntha Owens Pioneer Citizen Dies at 83
Aunt Cyntha Owens born Bridwell in Kentucky July 12 1819 died May 20 1902 at daughter Mrs A K Sears home in Avoca Iowa after lifelong church service and family care. Survived by children Mrs A K Sears Mrs Finley Gugger John and Dock Bennett. funeral at Avoca Baptist Church with interment in Avoca Cemetery.
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Cyntha Owens
A. K. Sears
17Th
This City
Kentucky
Bridwell
Hugh Bennett
Cyntha
Nat
Mr. Owens
Jesus
Finley Gugger
John
Dock Bennett
Owens
Missionary Baptist Church
Christ
Baptist Church
Avoca
J. W
Notice of Liquor License Application in Ft Ritner Indiana
The undersigned male resident of Guthrie township Lawrence county Indiana will apply to the Board of Commissioners for license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking for one year. The described front room on Front Street in Ft Ritner is owned by Solon Wilcox.
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Ft.Ritner
Guthrie Township
Lawrence County
Indiana
Ft. Ritner
Ories
Board of Commissioners of
Township No. 4
Range No.2
Front Street
Lot No. 3
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad
State of
Solon Wilcox
Board of Commissioners
White River
John M. Gainey
L. O
Tunnelton
Said County
Pinhook News Notes Amid Rainfall and Visits
Overflow feared as rain persists through the week. S. E. Haws remains ill with Dr. Butler from Leesville attending him at night. Local residents and travelers add news of visits, farming tasks, and upcoming Red Men decorations. Families from Bedford Mitchell and Columbus appear in reports of errands, sickness, and social events.
License to sell intoxicating liquors in Dark Hollow proposed
Artin Ridge of Dark Hollow Indiana announces to Lawrence county officials his request for a one year license to sell intoxicating vinous and spiritous liquors in quantities under five gallons at a specific location in a frame building on the southeast corner of a described parcel in Indian Creek township. The property is owned by J Ridge and rented by Ridge. notice dates May 9 1902.
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Dark Hollow
Indian Creek Township
Lawrence County
Gil Othera
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Indian
Dar Hollows
Bedford Road
Section Eight
Town Five
J. Ridge
Artin
Ridge
Ind
Court House
Bedford
Isaac N. Glover
Jacob Y. Bates
Cornelius A. Smith
Chas. A.smith
Williams
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