New Superintendent for S I R R Rumors
Reports from Danville Illinois and Terre Haute Indiana discuss possible changes in railroad leadership. W. Wells may become Southern Indiana superintendent with headquarters in Chicago or Terre Haute, while J. R. Walsh governs the line from Salem to Chester. Community reaction and yard activity at Monon reflect solid freight business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Ill
M. W. Wells
St. Elmo
Wells
Indiana
Chicago
Terre Haute
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Wells
S. I
Grand Opera House
atTlene
John R
Chicken Thief Captured by Messenger and Dog Alarm
Mail carrier Joe Glover chased a suspected chicken thief at the Glover family chicken park on L street Friday night. The man, Geo. Clendennin, 50, was caught after a dog alert and turned over to police, later sentenced to Michigan City jail. Also noted are Optical Specialist Dr. E A Hollingsworth moving to Bedford and Theophilus Knight injuring his toe during a stone scraper incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Glover
Lizzie Glover
L Street
Joe
Glover
Michigan City
Geo. Clendennin
E. A. Hollingsworth
Terre Haute
Foster Building
Bedford Bank
Theophilus Knight
Mr. Knight
Tragedy Near Lawrenceport Ends in Self-Destruction
F G Montgomery a 36 year old farmer near Lawrenceport shot himself in the woodshed around noon Monday after weeks of ill health and worry over finances. He sat on a chopping block placed the shotgun in his mouth and blew off the top of his head. his wife and child were away. In Terre Haute a jail mob plan prompts a water hose dampener to deter uprisings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Montgomery
Lawrenceport
Montgomery
Terre Haute
Quiet Erie wedding ties two locals in simple ceremony
In Erie county Sunday afternoon at 4 30 oclock Mrs Charlotte McAfee and Mr George Glover were married by Rev Shroyer of the Heltonville circuit. The bride, daughter of Henry Skerd, is a popular local lady, while the groom is a prosperous nearby farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Charlotte McAfee
George Glover
Shroyer
Heltonville
Henry Skerd
J.C. Jocelyn
Malu
Indiana Saloon Keepers Face Stand Against Nicholson Law
J F Callen Indiana Liquor League state organizer says saloon keepers will not push repeal of Nicholson law without brewer support. He argues brewers profit from liquor sales to druggists and will stay indifferent unless druggists pay licenses like saloonkeepers. Temperance leaders doubt the claim and note a new organization may be forming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Callen
Indiana Liquor League
Our Standard
Callen
Pharmacy
Oliver brothers plan large oolitic quarry complex
The Oliver brothers arrange a major expansion in the Victor neighborhood, linking their quarry to the Monon railroad. John Torphy is hired as superintendent and work begins on four more powers and derricks. Twelve channeling machines are ordered, signaling rapid development of up to four quarries and substantial investment. Bloomington Telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Brothers
Oliver Stone
Victor
Monon
John Torphy
Olivers
Bloomington
National Mexican War Veterans Meet in Paris Kentucky
The thirtieth annual meeting of the National Association of Mexican War Veterans convened in Paris with about fifty representatives from ten states. honors include Welcoming addresses by L McChesney and W S McChesney, with Col Breckinridge as orator. Next gathering set for Indianapolis in 1902. A wedding followed at the Owens residence, Lawrence Donica wed Ioie Maddux with ceremony by Rev Edwards and readings by Massay, amid myrtle and roses. A Monon special train visited, inspecting the I C depot and local mines before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
National Association of Mexican War Veterans
L. McChesney
W.S. McChesney
Lexington
Hobson
Matt Owens
North I Street
Lawrence Donica
Ioie Maddux
Richard Edwards
First Christian Church
Wilson Anderson
Addie Guthrie
Pansy Matthews
Grace Owens
Hattie Massay
Monon
Sunset
Dugger
I. C
Mr. Ottosen
Illinois Central
Col. L. T. Dickason
Linton Call
Bedford Post Office Unclaimed Letters Advertised Sept 27 1902
List of unclaimed letters at Bedford Post Office for week ending September 27 1902 includes ladies Bailey Mrs Wallace J Brown Mrs Lavine Brunson Mrs Mary Gorder Miss Ella Hendricks Kattie Jones Mrs Josie Lookus Susie Mitchell Mrs Mattie Peters Mrs Etta Trinkle Miss Cora and gentlemen Boress E E Donham Owen Foley John Grafton Frank Irvin Oral Luttrell George J Pitman E T Somers J A Sterling C C Wholt J. Those calling for letters should say advertised. Vinson V Williams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Boress
E. E. Donham
Duffin
Owen
Foley
John
Grafton
Frank
Irvin
Oral
Luttrell
George J. Pitman
E. T. Somers
J. A. Sterling
C. C. Wholt
Vinson V. Williams
Pudd n head Wilson at Stone City Opera House
Amusement notices announce Pudd n head Wilson the great Mark Twain comedy at Stone City Opera House on Tuesday October 7. Shipman Brothers direct the final tour before engagements abroad with William S Gill leading a strong company. Also notes improvements to the Moron passenger depot with restored stone work and a new chimney after the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pudd'nhead Wilson
Mark Train
Pudd’nhead Wilson
Stone City Opera House
Herald Square Theatre
New York City
Shipman Brothers
America
England
Australia
New York
William S. Gill
Wilson
Moron
Bid awards set for Shawswick roads and Bedford Oolitic streets
The Board of Commissioners in special session accepted bids for the 36 pieces of the new gravel road system in Shawswick Township and streets in Bedford and Oolitic. Donaldson of Bloomington secured the contract at 27 381.00 as the lowest responsible bid. The article also notes a separate land dispute over 180 acres in Lawrence County involving the State University and describes a site with forest, wildflowers, caves including Donaldson cave, and notable geology about twenty miles from Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Shawswick Township
Bedford
Oolitic
Clark & Wood
J. H. Beavers
A. L. Donaldson
G.M. Albertson
Supreme Court
Lawrence County
George Donaldson
Scotland
State University
Donaldson
Bloomington
Bedford Public Library cornerstone laid amid quiet ceremony
The Bedford Public Library cornerstone was laid Monday afternoon with articles placed inside including city directory Indianapolis Journal Sept 29 1902 and other local papers. Directors chose no public service at the laying but plan a public reception and address by a prominent literary figure after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Public Library
City Directory
Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis Sentinel
Bedford Mail
Bedford Democrat
Stone City Enterprise
Heltonville News
Mitchell Commercial
Mitchell Tribune
Oolitic News
Wreck of Work Train Near Elnora Injures Several
A Southern Indiana Railway work train with fifty three men aboard derailed near Elnora at 50 mph, tipping an engine tender coach and caboose into an embankment. Seven injured seriously, others treated. 55 men on board, including Bedford crew members, none killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
Southern Indiana Railway
Elnora
Hol White
Seymour
Harry Milligan
Guy Milligan
Jesse Hancock
Montgomery
James Churchman
Odon
Joseph Cummings
Frank Steinberger
Charles Skerd
Showman
Bedford
Dick Rowland
Freeland
Stone City Retail Clerks Form Bedford Union
Bedford retail clerks organized the Stone City Clerks Union with 50 charter members. Officers elected include President Tobe Carter Vice President Jesse Bush Second Vice President Lotie Dusard Treasurer James Stevenson Secretary Rose Malott. The union aims to protect workers and close stores at 6 pm daily except Saturday and one other undecided day. Most merchants back the move, two oppose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Stone City Clerks’ Union
Tobe Carter
Jesse Bush
Lottie Dusard
James Stevenson
Collier Found Guilty After Brief Jury Trial
Juror requirements met quickly as Matt Collier faced a trial for allegedly poisoning flour at his home causing illness to fourteen people. Defense was led by J Hickson Smith with a brother from Illinois in attendance. The case proceeded Friday forenoon before Judge Alexander and a regular jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Collier
Collier Home
Alexander
Collier
J. Hickson Smith
Ilinois
Fort Wayne News Expands with Art Department and Innovations
The Fort Wayne News reports on rising circulation as it adds a perfecting press an exclusive telegraph service and an art department. Owner A T Hert also emphasizes new metropolitan features and generous improvements at the Allen County courthouse dedication illustrated edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
A.T. Hert
Indiana
Allen Court House
News
Public anger over coal strikes and price hikes in Pennsylvania
A St. Louis Globe Democrat editorial condemns coal strikes that drive United States prices up, disrupt public services, and threaten fuel supplies. It singles out miners' meager wage gains, exploitive stores, and profiteering by operators and dealers, urging timely remedy to prevent further public victimization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
United States
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Government Faces Coal Crisis As Congress Looms
Washington fears a coal shortage will shutter government operations. White House and Treasury rooms lack fuel, while the Capitol risks blacking out as supply lines tighten. Departments warn of reduced printing, mail service, and money production. an impending mine seizure option is discussed. At the same time, Misses Lucy and Rebecca Johnson begin a new cottage on G Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coal Trust
White House
Congress
Capitol
Senate
House of Representatives
Post Office Department
Washington Monument
Treasury Department
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Treasury Building
War Department
October Weather Forecasts by Reverend Hicks
The article summarizes predictions by Rev. Ir. Hicks in Word and Works for October. It notes a start with rain and possible snow in the north, followed by cold gales from the northwest, a mid month warming with rain and severe storms, then snow sleet and cold, frequent precipitation from the 10th to 16th, and a sharp autumn storm period from the 15th to 20th culminating in a big October cold wave. Warmer spells around the 14th and 18th are expected with storms to follow. The last five days enter a storm period with thunder rain and later sleet and snow as boreal blasts spread nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ir. R. Hicks
Word and Works
Turkeys For the Holiday Trade Commentary Warns on Quality
Mr J W Harvey of Arthur Jordan Company urges turkey raisers to ship only fat plump birds for Thanksgiving and explains buyers will pay top prices for quality. He notes timing from November 10 to 16 and the need to stage shipments, dress and pack stock, and coordinate market days with buyers. The piece ends noting a street mailbox replacement near the Monon depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Harvey
Arthur Jordan Company
Commission
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Ureka
S. 1
Greencastle
Leonard Taylor
Doc Taylor
Indianapolis School For the
Vincennes
Bloomington Star
Frank Jones
W. H. Freeman
State Forestry Board
Crown Hill
Indianapolis
Corydon
Division of Botany
Agricultural Department
China
St. Louis
Fr. Coville
St. Louis Commission Company
Botanical Department
James C. Carlton
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Daughters of the Revolution and
Daughters of Confederacy
Diaz
Moxico
U.S. Grant
Jefferson Davis
Dewey
Root
James B. McCreary
H. T. Ogden
Cincinnati
J. C Carlton
Jesse Woodruff
J. C. Carlton
J. P. Huffman
S. IL. Ry
Tenday
Evansville
Chas. Francis
Sarah McNabb
Fred
Leroy
Coffee County
Kansas
Lee Hendricks
Maggie Ashe
Elliott
R Scott Hyde
Hendricks
H. A. Whitney
Wilson Whitney
Mass. Institute of Technology
Boston
Mass
R. Scott Hyde
Frankfort
Terre Haute Tribune
Stone City Retail Clerks’ Union
Mart Collier
Uncle Sam
Misses Lucy
Rebecca Johnson
G Street
Hicks
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