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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1902
Page
2
The passage recalls Lawrence County and Indiana political dynamics after a Republican sweep. It praises Walter Owens while noting John Gainey’s defeat, urges reflection on Theodore Roosevelt’s prominence, and commends Isaac H. Crim for leading the campaign amid factional strife and limited resources. It frames the era as a strong GOP victory with mixed local consequences.
The official canvass at the Lawrence County Courthouse shows the Tuesday statement correct. Democrats Matthews for Senator and Owens for Auditor won majorities. all other Republican candidates were elected with margins listed: Chaney 147 for Congress. Owens 344 for Auditor. West 125 for Treasurer. Smith 4 for Sheriff. Wood 156 and Scoggan 242 for Commissioners.
Judge Martin relays a telephoned briefing from Hon. John C. Chaney at 2 o’clock Thursday that Miers leads by 300 to 400 in returns. Roosevelt begins a second administration backed by a Republican Congress, with a predicted majority of 25 to 45 seats. The Fifty-seventh Congress had 201 Republicans and 156 Democrats. reappointment to 386 seats raises GOP strength, while some Democratic gains are expected in the new Congress.
The piece traces how political methods have evolved since 1840, comparing past mass rallies by groups like Border Ruffians and Wide Awake clubs to modern campaigns. It notes the former drew large delegations by horse and wagon to rallies, while today turnout mechanisms are less dramatic yet more organized.
The piece reports broad Republican gains in statewide races and Congress. Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut, Washington, Pennsylvania and Minnesota show large Republican margins, with control of legislatures and several Senate seats anticipated. Albert J. Hopkins named to succeed Billy Mason as U. S. Senator.
The Indianapolis Journal warns that a drop in political demonstrations may show apathy or a shift in public mindset. It urges that in a republic every citizen is a stockholder in the commonwealth and should vote to influence government, or risk losing protections of the state.
Resolutions from Shanswick Council No 1903 Royal Arcanum Bedford Indiana on the death of Bro Rariden Owens dated October 1902. It notes loss to the order and community, commends his upright character, and directs copies for record and newspapers, and 30 days of mourning badge for members.
Mack Giles and wife visited Springville on Sunday. Thomas Tumey and family called on Charles Robinson near Anderson school house on Saturday and Sunday. Dade Anderson made a business trip to Bedford Friday. Mrs. Carline Stewart visited relatives at Beltonville Sunday. Sallie Mayo and her daughter called on Mr. Sue Goodman Tuesday. Mr. John Heatley and daughter visited his daughter Mrs. Slate Blackwell Monday. Emery Stewart and family called on Charley Burch near Avoca Sunday. Brother Edgar Baker held services at Gulletts creek Saturday and Sunday. Emery Blackburn and wife of Oolitic passed through Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Edd Estess and daughter of North Bedford visited Mrs. Estess’s parents Max and Mrs. Jon Anderson last week.
Local residents and visitors from Brickwell Bloomington Bedford West Baden and Wellsburg gather for weekend contacts. Names include T M Wampler Mrs Mary Sanders Mrs N D Fisher Mrs Hannah Faucett Lou Henry Arley Bowman Mary Brannon Will Roach Wm Dobson Mrs Mary Pickett Mrs Jack Williams Fount Craig and others while Brooks Curtis carve a stone bank front in Wellsburg West Virginia featuring a silver dollar head replica three feet wide.
Albert Guthrie made a business trip to Shoals Monday. James McKnight delivered nursery stock here Monday. Matthew Mathis of Lawrence Orange and Martin counties spoke Wednesday. Wm Allen of Ft Ritner was on our streets Saturday. Alfred Lee visited Bedford Friday and returned Saturday to recover his forgotten grip. Elisha Lee transacted business at Fort Ritner Saturday. John R Gould of Fort Ritner visited Friday. John S Reynolds improves his livery barn. Mrs Mary Clendening visited Mrs Ida Allen Sunday. Wm M Lee and John Jackson went to Bedford Saturday for election equipment. Noble Reynolds posted bills for Pinhook melee. Hon John C Chaney campaigned between Rivervale and Shiloh. Isabelle Guthrie visited Bedford Monday. Hon John Harris of Bedford spoke here. Wu Harris of Buddha visited Tuesday. Jacob B Fiunn of Denniston visited Wednesday. Anselm Wood of Mitchell, candidate for Commissioner and Congress, spoke Wednesday to a fair crowd. Charles B Rogers traveled with a salesman. Mrs Ida Allen is sick. Melvin T Guthrie was in business. Fred Stap took a drummers party to Fort Ritner and Pinhook Thursday with trunks.
The Prairie Farmer advertises a weekly farm paper and monthly Home Magazine subscription to January 1, 1903 for 10 cents. It directs readers to mail to The Prairie Farmer, 160 Adams St., Chicago.
Local notes show a busy corridor of visits and visits across families in Pinhook and Tunnelton. Residents like J A Brooking, Leonard Crawford, and D A Crawford host and travel for social, church, and business needs. The piece records births, sermons, and ongoing home projects amid a Republican-leaning town with thriving stores and mills.
The Saltillo peddler bought 785 lbs of chestnuts for over 21 dollars in a single purchase. Ilsuse Fish shipped 100 head of sheep and hogs to Cincinnati on Monday. Tom Box of Bedford visited Friday to buy a horse. John Barrett and Wa Green manufacture sorghum molasses and produce a good grade. A Seymour timber buyer remains locally and has bought several timbers. farmers anticipate a timber shortage. Mrs Sophia Dodds and Miss Dessie Utter back visited Bart Dodds at Clear Spring Saturday. Aylette Kindred sold a team of young males to a Johnson county dealer for 160 dollars.
Community notes report Eugene Thomas starting a new dwelling project in Trinity. Curt Fish and family from Bedford visited Geo. B. Cooper and wife. A church meeting continues at M. H. Trinity church with several calls and visits recorded. Ed Bowman and son plan a dwelling for Victor Neal as neighbors observe.
The community lists several residents and visitors including John Barger Jas Barger Anna Emma Allen Dode Adamson Myrtle Allen Annie Barger and others traveling to Bedford Guthrie and Olivesburg. Events include church appointments, grave visits at Judah Cemetery and ongoing farm work as families prepare for winter. Residents also note improving health and ongoing carpentry projects while enjoying fair weather.
A mother writes of bereavement and faith after Lizzie’s death. She recalls sorrow and devotion, vows to live as a Christian, and suggests reunion in heaven with verses about home, angels, and eternal rest. The piece blends personal grief with religious consolation.
An obituary note recalls little Jimmie McGregor who died at 1 year 6 months and was laid to rest at Green Hill Cemetery. The second paragraph discusses rising socialist sentiment across the United States, noting strong growth in Michigan and other states.
An applicant in Spice Valley township Lawrence county Indiana seeks a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors less than five gallons per sale for on premises consumption at a front room of a two story building on Railroad street in Huron. The room measures 20 by 14 feet and has no partitions. Owner: Harry Terrell.
Notice to Ft Ritner citizens that Solon Wilcox will apply to Lawrence county Board of Commissioners at December term 1902 for license to sell intoxicating liquors for one year with on premise drinking. Premises at Front Street Ft Ritner described. cigars and tobacco may be sold in same room. Continuous resident over 21 for 90 days.
Lawrence Circuit Court November Term 1902 Sally Allen sues Hiram Allen et al to quiet title and to require nonresident defendants to appear by two weeks after notice. Complaint filed with affidavit of nonresidency dated October 24 1902. Clerk L B Boone Leonard signs seal at Bedford.
Rariden Owens son of William and Minerva Owens was born May 20 1871 and died Oct 27 1902 at age 30 years 5 months and 6 days after a brief sickness. He united with the Baptist church at Gullett's Creek and was baptized by Elder Harry Lemonds. He married Miss Orie Quackenbush Jan 6 1897. she died Sept 1 1897. He leaves father mother one brother and many relatives. Funeral conducted by Hld Whitney of the First Baptist Church and he was buried at New Union Cemetery beside Mrs Owens.
The Court directs the Clerk to mail copies of the petition and order to all known creditors at their listed residences. Witness Judge John H. Baker at Indianapolis District. Dated October 1, 1802. Seal of the Court, Noble C. Butler, Clerk.
Administrator of the estate of Joseph R. Denson deceased announces a public auction of multiple properties in Lawrence County Indiana. The sale at the Bedford courthouse will occur Saturday November 18 1972 at 1 pm with terms one third cash and balance in nine and eighteen months.
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