Political speakers announced for late October to November 1900
Republic notices list multiple political events with speakers at various towns. Judge Penfield speaks at Williams on Tuesday October 30 at night. Hon T J Brooks speaks Bartlettsville at 7 30 p m on Wednesday October dist. Gurley Brewer and others scheduled for Mitchell Springville Dark Hollow and Greenwood School House November 1 2 with 7 30 p m start times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Brooks
Bartlettsville
Gurley Brewer
Mitchell
H. P. Pearson
J. Hickson Smith
Springville
James A. Zaring
Robert Miller
Dark Hollow
EB. Stephenson
Litvia Ademseon
Greenwood
Litvna
Republican and campaign rallies across Indiana and Lawrence County
Adamson slated to speak at Jate r school House Bono township October 31 7 30 pm. Republican Rally Bedford October 26 1900 with Hon John IL Griffiths addressing Lawrence County Court House Park. Grand Rally November 3 1900 with W D Foulke and Daniel Stormes. Williams Indiana rally October 1900 Rough Riders bands and glee clubs. Basket barbecue Judge Penfield and EK Heidee address meeting presided by Col A Voris. Excursion rates on the Southern Indiana Railway. baskets welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
John IL Griffiths
Lawrence County
Court House Park
W.d.foulke
Daniel K. Stormes
Rough Riders
Williams
Ind
W. W Penfield
Indianapolis
Heidee
Col. A. ©. Voris
Indiana
Prize To Largest Delegation At County Rallies
A flag will be presented to the largest delegation outside Shawswick township on the rallies held October 26 and November 38. Get ready in time and show what you can do. D. Y. Johnson, Chairman, F. B. Oris, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawswick Township
D. Y. Johnson
F. B. Oris
The Taylor Rally At Mitchell Sparks Republican Praise
A large Republican rally in Mitchell draws strong turnout from Lawrence and Orange counties with attendees from Spice Valley Bono and Guthrie townships. Senator La Follette and Governor Taylor address the crowd praising patriotism and prosperity while deriding Democratic claims and urging support for the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Munson
Lawrence
Orange Counties
Bedford
Spice Valley
Bono
Guthrie
la Follette
Portland
Indiana
Gov. Taylor
Kentucky
Tom Campbell
Free America
Dreyfus
Marion Township
Two Constitutional Amendments On Ballot And Kentucky Rally
The article describes two proposed constitutional amendments about court expansion and lawyers' qualifications to be voted on. It notes public support from leaders of both parties and explains voter marking instructions. It also reports a Mitchell rally where Governor Joebel and Governor Taylor are referenced amid partisan commentary.
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Supreme Court
Roll of Honor and McKinley voters in Bedford area
Roll of Honor lists Republican veterans who voted for Freemont in 1856 and plan to back McKinley in 1900, naming William Simpson Tunnelton James E. McLaughlin Bedford C A Knight Sr Bedford Absalom Gross Rivervale Wyllie G Burton Bedford and those who first voted Lincoln in 1860-64 and back McKinley in 1900 including Flavius J Potter Buddha A W Bare Bryantsville. Count includes those eligible in Bedford Indiana urged to send names to J Hickson Smith County Organizer. Governor Mount proclaims Arbor Day October 26 urging tree planting in schools and communities to aid birds and native songsters. BFF Pitman visited Williams Prersday to start a new corn shredder. Homer Green son of Ben Green died at home of typhoid and spinal disease leaving a wife and one child.
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Freemont
McKinley
William Simpson
Tunnelton
James E. McLaughlin
Bedford
C. A. Knight
Absalom Gross
Rivervale
Wyllie G. Burton
Lincoln
Flavius J. Potter
Buddha
A. W. Bare
Bryantsville
J. Hickson Smith
Indiana
Homer Green
Ben Green
Jeti G Dessert Delights Families Across Four Flavors
Jeti G debuts a new dessert marketed to families with four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at grocers priced at 10 cents with a prompt to try it today.
Bryan and Free Speech in Derbyshire Controversy
The text recounts a 19th century incident where supporters of William Jennings Bryan allegedly hurled eggs at a Democratic figure, John G. Carlisle, in Kentucky. It notes Carlisle offered no immediate protest and later campaigned for the egg-throwing faction, with a broader remark about misused labor and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Kentucky
John G. Carlisle
Veterans Urge United Front for McKinley Reelection
In a Philadelphia veterans letter dated October 1, 1900 Comrade D M Sickles urges fellow Union soldiers and sailors to set party lines aside for national honor and law and order. He lauds McKinley’s handling of the Spanish American War and calls for re election with Roosevelt, arguing prosperity, unity, and strong national credit.
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Nevieusleedquarters Veterans’ Patiiotic League
Philadelphia
McKinley
McKinney
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Far East
Asia
America
Europe
Republic
Worth
South
Potomac
Mc Ihinley
Bryan
McAkinley
Philippine Islands
Roosevelt
Copperheads
Democratic Party
Lincoln
Union
Aguinaldo
Mr. Bryan
D. M. Sickles
William T. McAfee obituary in Indiana church memory
Asleep In Jesus William T. McAfee born September 5 1836 in Lawrence County Indiana died October 5 1900. He left a wife two brothers and a sister and many friends. A Methodist for over 40 years he was a devoted Christian loved by all who knew him. His wife speaks of grief yet faith and prayer promise his heavenly rest and protection.
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William Thomas McAfee
Lawrence County
Indiana
McAfee
Methodist Church
Uls
Local Notes from Weddleville and Surroundings
Marshall Younger of Leatherwood visited the city Sunday. John B. Owen bought a new road wagon. Mrs B F Barnett and daughter Higel left for Oklahoma. Miss Orpha Hughes stayed with Miss Daisy Plummer last week. Mr McKnighi from Mitchell canvassed here. Mrs Drewery Roache is very ill. Thompson and wife from Knox county visit Weddleville. Theodore Hughes injured hip and leg hauling gravel but improving. Oliver Gilbert bought a new road wagon. Dorman Douglas and wife from near Leesville passed through. Residents went to Brownstown to hear Senator John C Barner of Wisconsin. Chas Weddle and family visited Sparksville. Chas Esbom visited Albert Sued’s family. Rollie Martin injured fingers in a self feeding box.
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Marshall Younger
Leatherwood
John B. Owen
B. F. Barnett
Higel
Oklahoma
Orpha Hughes
Daisy Plummer
McKnighi
Mitchell
Drewery Roache
Braet Eq Thompson
Knox County
Wm. Thompson
Theodore Hughes
Oliver Gilbert
Dorman Douglas
Leesville
Brownstown
John C. Barner
Wisconsin
Chas Weddle
Sparksville
Chas. Esbom
Albert
Rollie Martin
October martines and bank deposits stir Indiana voters
The Octo ber martines message and bank deposit figures in Indiana bolster Prosperity themes and support for McKinley. The NoWoesville Ledgernotes show nine district banks rising to 5.1 million in 1900 from 1.7 million in 1896, arguing economic strength to back Roosevelt and Winley.
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Indiana
NoWoesville Ledgerins
Congression
Hamilton Couity
Grover Cleveland Responds to Louisville Letter on Old Currency Views
Former president Grover Cleveland replies to a Louisville letter asking whether he still holds the views from a Chicago businessmen letter of April 13, 1905. He emphasizes he has not changed his opinion and warns against reckless currency schemes that would harm the poor and workers.
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Cleveland
Jones. Green
Louisville
Sky
Chicago
Das Men
McKinley and Confidence: A View on Prosperity
The piece contrasts McKinley era prosperity with Cleveland times. Democrats credit or blame administrations for economic tides while noting broad poverty under Cleveland. It argues that prosperity stems from business confidence, not merely sun and rain.
Indiana Prophets and Bryanite Predictions in 1896 Dialogue
A historical critique cites the Indiana Democratic machine and the Indianapolis Sentinel predicting Bryan would win Indiana. It notes Republican fears and prior sentinel prophecies four days before the 1896 election, arguing that Bryanite forecasts are historically unreliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Indiana
Indianapolis Sentinel
The
Sentinel
McKinley
Bryan campaign strategy and silver issue critique
The article mocks Bryan by suggesting he will abandon farming to pursue wealth and campaign funds. It argues the Democratic stance on free silver is a political token and predicts if elected he would revisit tariff and financial policy, questioning his reliance on idle voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Laue
Williaw Tela
Indianapolis
Democratic Commercial Appeal Endorses Reality Over Imperialism Talk
The Memphis Commercial Appeal admits that Mr. Bryan calls for television and liaisons while showing patience with Democrats who ignore the issue and debate imperialism. The paper remains cautious toward the Kansas City ticket, choosing honesty over party cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
pMre
Bryan
Liais
Kansas City
Rival editor opposes Bryan citing weaknesses in Democratic candidate
An editor, previously cautious about Bryan, now strongly opposes his candidacy. The piece argues the Republican focus on strikes and economic issues shows the Democratic platform lacks strength and risks national welfare under the current administration.
Stanswick Township Voting Precincts and routes
Voter guidance for Stanswick Township detailing Precinct Nos 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 and 9 with precinct inspectors and polling site descriptions. Directions describe starts at local landmarks and follow township lines creeks and roads to the town hall and beginning points.
Mitch ell Wednesday draws crowd for Republican speech
The Republican speaker at the Lee school house drew a well attended audience. Mitch ell residents Oscar P. Montgomery and Mrs Zella Houston with daughter Belle were seen on the streets. A. J. and J. H. Montgomery plan to enter the merchandise business once their house near the Lee school house is finished. Newton Homer, 35, died at the Wilcox farm of typhoid fever on Sunday October 21 leaving a wife and five children. burial at Mt. Carmel Monday. Mrs Daisy Voiles moved in with Mrs Belona Voiles after her father James T Wester’s death. Rosa L Peters resumes duties at the post office. Some farmers finished busking corn. An accident near Tunnelton left Miss Nettie and Miss Pearl Stewart with Pearl injured and Nettie with a broken collar bone. E H Dixon improving. Thus. Marks returns to stay until after the election. Bono plans to send a delegation to Mitchell Wednesday if weather permits. E H Russell of Darlington Ind visited relatives here last week. Elizabeth Knight and son Ed were summoned to Salem for sickness.
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Mitchell
Lee School
Oscar P. Montgomery
Zella Houston
Belle
Sterling
Kansas
A. J
J. H. Montgomery
Newton Homer
Wilcox Farm
Mt. Carmel
Daisy Voiles
James T. Wester
Belona -Voiles
Rosa L. Peters
Nettie
Pearl Stewart
Tunnelton
Pearl
Coroner's Notice on Walter Glover Death in Bedford
Coroner Harvey Voyles reports Walter T. Glover found dead in his barn on Lincoln Avenue Bedford Indiana October 4 1905 age 26 height 5 feet 6 inches hair dark brown blue eyes light mustache pistol shot wound entry on right face two inches before ear skull fracture body positioned head north feet south found around 2 o'clock along with a pistol and small valuables verdict: death by suicide based on examined remains and testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter T. Glover
Glover
Lincoln Avenue
Bedford
Indiana
WT. Glover
Sui Harvey Voy Les
Notice to non resident in Indiana divorce case
The Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford Indiana issues notice to Ellen Kull non resident that a divorce action exists against her as a necessary party. She must appear or respond by the next November term or the case will proceed in her absence once the court is affirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erec Kall
Brooks & His Consinks
Arthdayit
Martin ‘Pt. Jones
Ellen Kull
Pidhang
Lawrence, Circuit Court
Bedford
Brooks & Brooks
George Donaldson
Lena Dawson
Dawson
Henry Raney
Indiana
Lawrence
Ind
Sota County
Sta c
John Faubion
Otice
Sarah Faubion
Admx
Lawrence County Gravel Road Survey Report and Costs
Report by Vie and Engineer to Lawrence County Indiana commissioners details three petitioned gravel road projects in Shanswick and two divisions. It includes total lengths and costs for each segment, then specifies construction standards, drainage, culverts, riprap, and material sources. It notes right of way payments, monthly estimates, and completion terms with engineer supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Lawrence County
Indiana
Shanswick Township
Palestine and
Brownstown Road
Vinegar Hill and
Henderson's Mill Road
Bedford and
Tunnelton Turnpike
Brownstown
Leatherwood Creek
Guthrie Creek
DeWitts Creek
Joe Sherrill
Louis Rout
James Starr
J.w.malott
Notice of Gravel Road Election in Lawrence County
Notice to voters in Shawswick township and Bedford city that a gravel or macadamized road election is ordered by the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners at its October 1900 term. Polls will be opened in all voting precincts of the township and city for the election on the specified system and division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Election Commissioners
Indiana
United States
Congress
Bedford and
Brownstown
Bedford, Leesville and
Sparksville
Heltonville
la Fayette
Lawrenceport
Westonville
Shawswick Township
Bedford
Lawrence County
Tediwna
Board of Commissioners
Towit
George W. Hudson, Jr
McHenry Owen
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Thomas J.brooks
Fred B. Otis
Otis & Brooks, Proprietors
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Republican
Sinley and
Anousevele
National
William McKinley
Ohio
Theodore Roos
New York
STATE
Winfield T. Durbin
Newton W. Gilbert
Union B. Hunt.y
Auditor of State
William H. Hart
Leopold Levy
William L. Taylor
Charles F. Remy
Benjamin F. Johnson
Frank L. Jones
James H.jordan
Leander J. Monks
Hugh H. Hanna
Charles W. Miller
Ae Lotitors
Martin W
George Cook
J. W. W. Borden
Little
Allen B. Owell
William A. Hough
William A. Johnson
M. W. Quinn
Robert W. Tiarrison
Eli Stargry
Quincey A. Myers
Harry T. Parks
Simpson E. Low
Peter R. Wadsworth
Daviess County
10Th Circuit
Robert G. Miller
Monroe County
Litvia Adamson
Lawrence Circuit
Boone Leonard
William 14
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Benjamin F. Keithley
James F. Smith
Jacob R. Pope
Mos W. Scuggan
George B. Ross
Walter Malott
Perry Woolery
Isaac N. Glover
John D. Alexander
James H. Eversolf
Walter Burton
Councl
Daniel W. Sherwood
Stephen A. Bartlett
William Erwin
Curtis Fe,ray
George Glover
Coleman Duncan
Edmund B. Thornton
Joseph R. Voris
Eli BK. Stephenson
J.B. C. France
Constable
Fred Byers
Puoseph Mobrayer
Charles Hk. Smit
John Castillo
Illiamn A. Campbell
Republic Ad Speakings
Judge Penfield
Adamson
Bono Township
Mishel Bes
Kreriucny
Justice
Lee Democrat
Spoesman
Democrat Party
Cone
Taylor
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Democratic Election Board
Joebel
Republican Veteran Voters
Company B
Mount
Pitman
Williangs
Inbor
Willian
McK Juey
General Sickles
Avery
Jesus
Heaven
Jordan
Weddleville
Npkinley
Martines
Mel Winley
Amnuisement
Grover Cleveland
McWninley
Dornier Resort
Bryan Way
Advelihood
Minnesota
Mr Bryan
New York Staats Zoitune
the Republican Mission
Republican Party
Stanswick Township
Edward Sherrill
Hegins
Richardson’s Corner
17Th
Judah Lim
Tunnelton Road
Bolivar Duncan
Said Road
Guthrie Creek Bridge
Said Creek
Thomas S. Stipp
Haase & Owens
Jesse [Kerd
Joseph M. Bride
Dick Rowland
Town Hall
Noyes E. Strout
Old Opera House
Monon Railroad
Bloomington Road
Salt Creek
Jesse Phipps
19Th Street
Nightengale
1Ath
Mrs. Schmuttee
M. E. Church
Col. Voris
Mrs. Dunn
Corporation Ring
McHinley
Corporation June
14Th Street
M.N. Messick
Alva Tressler
Helen Lewis
Philip A. Dun
John M. Johnson
Cosner's
Elliott & Kelley’s
State of
Matthew BF. Null
Isaag
Crim
E.B. Stephenson
Gunn
Section Thirty-Three
Alow Said Road
Guthries Creek
Vinegar Hill
Henderson's Mill
Therd Grave Yard
Shawswick
City of
Ber
John M. Gainey
Lawrence Circuit Court
Oliver L. Johnson
Elmer Johnson
Ada I. Johnson
Polly Sherrill
James Sherrill
Catharine Morrow
Section 4
De.Witts' Creek
Bloomington and
Jesse A. Johnson
Hiram M. Batman
Margaret A. Johnson
Same
Walter Johnson
Newton Crooke
State of Indiana
Lawrence Circuint Court
Erm
Thomas O. Dagey
Wilk
George W. Hudson, Sr
Bedford Indiana
Eagle Clothing
M. F. Dunn
Dunn & Pearson Attorneys
Dunn Building
North Side Square
Bedford, Ind
Richard B. Short
C. H. Emery
Dr. Burnham
U.S
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