Republicans nominate Miller and Adamson for county race duties
The piece reviews Monroe county Republicans backing Robert G. Miller for Prosecuting Attorney and Vita Adamson for Legislator, praising their qualifications. It also notes Boone Leonard’s unopposed nomination for Clerk, West for County Treasurer, Keithley for Recorder, Frank Smith for Sheriff, Frank Saith as opponent, and Rice Pope for County Assessor, highlighting integrity, experience, and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Keithley
James F. Smith
Jacob R. Pope
Monroe County
Robert G. Miller
Miller
Indiana Republicans predict McKinley landslide in state
Indianapolis leaders forecast a McKinley plurality exceeding all prior Republican presidential totals in Indiana. They project eleven Congressmen, a two seat gain, and majorities in both state legislative chambers. Gov Mount pegs Indiana’s McKinley margin near 20,000, while Democrats concede defeat. Bryan’s comeback tour seen as costly to his cause.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hernly
Republican State Committee
Indiana
McKinley
Bryan
James A. Mount
Bent Wood Works in Bedford Closes After Friday
The Democrat reports Bent Wood Works at Bedford closed its doors last Friday affecting about 80 workers who were told the plant would be inactive for about two weeks. The piece attributes the move to political maneuvering, notes quarries nearby plan wage cuts, and cites opinions on election officer qualifications from Attorney General Taylor. Alva Evans visited the city Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Salem Democrat
Lawrence County
McKinley
Bryan
Bent Wood Works
Two men chosen for county offices praised in local notice
The article lauds Scoggan a farmer of Shanswick township and Ross a Heltonville merchant as exemplary candidates for commissioner and another note backs Walter Malott for county surveyor. It emphasizes intelligence integrity industry and lack of opposition or obligations to the people. Walter is praised as a capable Civil Engineer with a promising future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Leonard
Leonard
Lawrence County
West
Scoggan
Shanswick Township
Ross
Heltonville
Walter Malott
Walter
Dr Woolery Nominated for Coroner in Lawrence County
Lawrence County says Dr Perry Woolery a local boy who has built a career as a leading professional and, by his own efforts, has agreed to seek public support as a candidate for coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Woolery
Lawrence County
County Council Primary Sends Republican Board Candidates
The county forms a new financial board on trial as reform advocates seek capable men. Republicans nominate I. N. Glover, John D. Alexander, Wm. Erwin of Bedford, James H. Eversole and Walter Burton of Mitchell, D. W. Sherwood of Bryantsville, and S. A. Bartlett of Bartlettsville, all regarded as qualified and ready to fulfill duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Malott
Perry Woolery
Isaac N. Glover
John D. Alexander
James H. Eversole
Walter Burton
Daniel W. Sherwood
Stephen A. Bartlett
Toliam Erwin
Messrs
I. N. Glover
Wm. Erwin
Bedford
Mitchell
D. W. Sherwood
Bryantsville
S. A. Bartlett
Township Ticket Sparks GOP Rally For Local Race
In Shawswick the Democrats avoided a township ticket allowing Republican candidates to lead by default. The piece urges Republicans to vote for the GOP contenders, calling them the best and most earnest men in the township and deserving of strong Republican support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawswick
Bribery Plot Suppressed in Bloomington Election Scene
A Bloomington political scare over bribery unraveled as a plan to pay voters and destroy receipts was exposed. Republicans, led by Nat A. Hill, warned suspects, secured affidavits, and urged destruction of evidence, ending the scheme. A Williams barbecue drew 3,500 to 5,000, featuring Judge Martin and Hon. B. E. Hendee.
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Bloomington
Ind
Croker
Nat A. Hill
Republican Central
J. B. Wilson
W. T. Licks
United States
Williams and
Bedford
S.of V.drum Corps
Bryantsville
Glee Club
Martin
B. E. Hendee
Anderson
Williams
Fremont and Lincoln Voters Urged to Parade Nov 3
Fremont and Lincoln voters are asked to meet at Grand Army Hall with Soldiers and Sons of Veterans to march in the Grand Rally parade at Bedford on November 3. Each member to receive a badge with his Company name and the President for whom he voted. J Hickson Smirh County Organizer urges active participation and list submission for badges. Also notes Bryan's book The First Battle printed by Conkey Publishing Co. lacks union printers and is blacklist in typographical unions. Miss Wyrtis McCurdy injured by a falling tree branch while driving to school.
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Lawrence County
Benjamin F. Keithley
Frank Keithley
Keithley
Frank Smith
Frank Saith
Smith
Mermit
Sheriff's
Fremont
Lincoln
Grand Army Hall
Soldiers and Sons of Veterans
Bedford
J. Hickson Smiorh
Bryan
Fim
Conkey Publishing Company
Hammond
Ind
Republican Grand Rally Sets 1900 Victory Tone
A November 3 1900 Republican Grand Rally features City Police in uniform, Bedford Premier Band, and Col Vinson V Williams as Chief Marshal with staff. Delegations from Erie Jackson Bedford Pleasant Run Springville Greene Indian Creek Marion Spice Valley Bono and Bedford form along streets with deputy marshals. Judges of Flag Contest include Ariki Jones, Thos J Brooks, Mrs Gardner and Mrs Butler. By order of committee John M Gainey secretary.
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Bedford
Col. Vinson V. Williams
16Th Street
Simon A. Snyder
Erie
Jackson County
L Street
John Castillo
Pleasant Run Township
N Street
Richard Fisher
Springville
Greene County
O Street
Geo. W. Holmes
Indian Creek Township
Bart Short
Marion
Spice Valley
16Th
H. H. Edwards
Bono Township
M Street
Ambrose K. Sears
Ariki Jones
Thos. J. Brooks
Joseph Gardner
Charlotte Butler
John M. Gainey
Election Inspectors Named For Tuesday Voting
Appointed inspectors include Flinn Lysander Montgomery Pleasant Run West Precinct W H Brim East Precinct Thomas Miller Perry Henry C Holmes Indian Creek Williams Precinct J T Mecfarlin Dark Hollow Precinct T B Cole Fayetteville Precinct William Short Spice Valley Huron Precinct T J Daniel Bryantsville Precinct W T Embree Marion Northeast Precinct Harrison Blackwell Southeast Precinct H G Curry Southwest Precinct John M Edmondson Northwest Precinct H L Kimberlin Bono L M Chess Shanswick 1st Precinct James B K Teague 24 Precinct R B Scott 8d Precinct N E Strout 4th Precinct A Darnell 5th Precinct C L Braxton 6th Precinct P A Dullaihue 7th Precinct James McClelland 8th Precinct S A Snyder 9th Precinct J M McDowell Guthrie Ft Ritner Precinct Wm F Wood Tunnelton Precinct James Sallee
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Flinn
Lysander Montgomery
Pleasant Run
West
W. H. Brim
East
Thomas Miller
Perry
Henry C. Holmes
Indian Creek
Williams
J. T. Mecfarlin
Dark Hollow
T. B. Cole
Fayetteville
William Short
Spice Valley
Huron
T. J. Daniel
Bryantsville
W. T. Embree
Marion
Harrison Blackwell
James McClelland
S. A. Snyder
J. M. McDowell
Guthrie
Ft. Ritner
Wm. F. Wood
Tunnelton
James Sallee
Roll of Honor. McKinley voters urged to enroll
Republican roll calls list A and B groups from 1856 to 1900 and urge all eligible to send names to J Hickson Smith, County Organizer, Bedford Indiana. Population data show U S 1900 at 76,295,220 up 13,225,464 since 1690. Kentucky 2,147,174. Indiana 2,516,462. Tennessee 2,022,723.
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Lincoln
McKinley
A. J. Hayward
Bedford
J. Hickson Smith
Indiana
United States
Kentucky
Tennessee
Notice to Non-Resident in Lawrence County Divorce Case
The State of Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Circuit Court November Term 1900 Matthew P F Kall files a complaint for divorce against Ellen Kall a non resident and necessary party notice is given she must appear by November 19 next at Bedford Court House to answer or demur to the complaint issued by Brooks and Brooks attorneys witness Isaac H. Crim clerk dated October 25 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Kall
Brooks & Brooks
Martin T. Jones
Elen Kall
Indiana
Lawrence
Bedford
A. D
J Isaac H. Crim
Lawrenceport
Heltonville
Shawswick Township
Lawrence County
Board of Commissioners
John Faubion
Lawrence Circuit Court
Sarah Faubion
Circuit Court
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Specifications for road construction and drainage standards
Detailed engineered criteria outline road width 18 or 20 feet on fills, slopes for earth and rock cuts, berms at bases, center line grade offset, and staged opening before resurfacing. Describes ditch sizes, vitrified tile drainage with walls, wooden culverts of white oak, riprap, gravel composition from Leatherwood, Guthrie, and DeWitts creeks, banking after overlay, and requirements for foundations, handrails, and abutments. Includes contractor responsibilities, cross-road approaches, defect handling, non-subletting clause, and payment terms with right of way payments to named individuals.
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Grasse
Leatherwood Creek
Guthrie Creek
DeWitts Creek
Mnay
Joe Sherrill
Division Enree
Louis Rout
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Bedford Mail
Thomas J. Brooks
Fred
Otis
Editors
Otis & Brooks, Proprietors
Regal
Pourlingery
Republican
Roosevelt
National
William McKinley
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
STATE
Winfield T. Durbin
Newton W. Gilbert
Union B. Hunt
William H. Hart
Leopold Levy
William L. Taylor
Supreme Court
Charles Fremy
Benjamin F. Johnson
Public Instruction
Martin W. Fields
George Cook
W. W. Borden
Frank Little
Allen Tr Powell
William A. Hough
William A. Johnson
M. WH. Quinn
Robert W. Harrison
Eli Stansbury
Quincey A. Myers
Harry S Parks
Simpson E. Low
R. Wadsworth
Daviess County
10Th Circuit
Litvia Adamson
William H. West
Mos
W. Scoggan
George B. Ross
Curtis E. Ray
George Glover
Coleman Duncan
Edmund B. Thornton
Joseph B. Voris
Constable
Fred Byers
Joseph McBrayer
Charles BR. Smith
Illiam A. Campbell
James A. Zaring
Robert Miller
W.d.foulke
Daniel E. Stoermes
Rough Riders
M Kinley
Durbin
Wadsworth
Republican County
Col. R. B. Scott
Samuel Simpson
Adamson
Homer West
Recorder
Rice Pope
Pope
Taylior
Taylor
Alva Evans
Dr. Woolery
Fremont and
Lincoln Voters
Wyrtis McCurdy
Republican Veteran Voters
Roll OF Honor
Freemont
Company B
State of
Matthew PF. Kall
E. B. Stephenson
Gunn
Palestine and
Brownstown Road
Vinegar Hill and
Henderson's Mill Road
Bedford and
Tunnelton Turnpike
Brownstown
Guthries Creek
Bedford, Leesville and
Sparksville
Leesville
Lawrenceport and
Hicltonville
Bono and la Fayette
Bedford and Bono
James Starr
H. B. Woodward
J.w.malott
Vineguar Hill
Henderson’s Mill
Therd Grave Yard
Lawrence’ Circuit Court
Oliver L. Johnson
Elmer , Johnson
Adal
de Wi
Bloomington and
Lawrenceport Road
Jesse A. Johnson
Hiram M. Batman
Margaret A. Johnson
Same
Walter Johnson
Northwest Quarter
Newton Crooke
George Hudson, Sr
Towit
George W. Hudson, Jr
McHenry Owen
Bedford Indiana
Eagle Clothing
M. FP. Down
H.P. Pearson
Dunn & Pearson Attorneys and
Dunn
North Side Square
Bedford, Ind
Richard B. Short
C. H. Emery
Dr. Burnham
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