Richmond Seeks Extension of Southern Indiana Railroad
Richmond Indiana observers believe John R Walsh will extend the Southern Indiana railroad to the city and beyond. The line originally ran as Erasuville and Richmond, with grade built to Richmond limits before financial reverses halted progress. The company controls local terminal facilities and has refused all offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
John R. Walsh
Southern Indiana Railroad
Erasuville
Mackey
West Baden
Martinque
Morne Rouge
Ajoupa Boullon
Washington
B. W. “Igg
Paoli
J. H. Pigg
Wells
French Lick Springs
Miss Carruthers
St. Joseph, Mo
Roosevelt narrowly escapes death in Pittsburg streetcar crash
President Roosevelt survived a morning collision when an electric streetcar hit and demolished his landau in Pittsburg Massachusetts. Secretary Cortelyou and Gov. Crane were hurt, agent William Craig was killed, driver D J Pratt seriously injured, motorman and conductor jailed for manslaughter as the President returns to Oyster Bay and plans southward travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Pittsburg
Mass
Cortelyou
Gov. Crane
Massachusetts
William Craig
Secret Service
New England
D. J. Pratt
Oyster Bay
County Council Funds New County Jail and Court House Heating
The County Council approved a 20000 appropriation for a completely new modern jail with no remodeling of the old one. They left site selection to the Board of Commissioners, who will invite bids for the project. The council also authorized hot water heating by Bedford Light Heat and Power Co. A 27 cent tax levy for county purposes was set, unchanged from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Bedford Light, Heat and Power Co
Chaney Leads in Second District Congressional Push
In Washington Indiana on September 1 Republican candidate Chaney and Democrat Miers campaign across the Second district with rallies planed at soldiers reunions harvest homes and picnics. Chaney outpaces Miers in speechmaking and enjoys strong party backing likely to mobilize soldier votes and sway Democrats critical of Miers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
Congress
Chaney
Representative Miers
Hack
Sullivan
Miers
Washington Associatists
United States Supreme Court
City Council Elects Officials and Approves Minor Reforms
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Smith presiding for the first time. John M. Johnson elected Street Commissioner for two years, K. K. Dye City Attorney, G. C. Houston reelected City Engineer and Waterworks Superintendent, and Robert D. Gyger reappointed Fire Chief. Street Commissioner salary cut from 50 to 40 dollars monthly. Waste-water disposal committee named. Liquor license remonstrance filed. Waterworks and general claims detailed. multiple construction and housing purchases listed with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
John M. Johnson
K. K. Dye
G. C. Houston
Robert D. Gyger
Rowland and
Backett
Will Army
Bedford
John J. Lynch
I Street
Southern
Indiana Crossing
14Th Streets
19Th
19Th Street
Beech Grove Cemetery
18Th
5Th Street
Lincoln Avenue
Terre Haute Trotting Meeting Sets 1902 Dates
The Terre Haute Trotting Association announces its 22nd race meeting from September 22 to 27, 1902, with $40,000 in purses and special attractions. On September 25 the Commercial Club hosts a reception for the Uniformed Bank Knights of Pythias, following San Francisco success, with a special race program and free exhibitions at the Pair Grounds for uniformed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenty
Terre Haute Trotting Association
Terre Haute
Commercial Club of
Knights of Pythias
San Francisco
Order
Local Visitors and Trips Around Bedford and Guthrie
NEEDMORE reports several residents traveling to Bedford for Labor Day and visiting relatives. Emery Stewart and Slate Blackwell excursions to Bedford. Mrs Nora Devine and Mrs Carline Stewart socializing in town. others like Henry Harrell and Mr Delle Watun with families also headed to Bedford or nearby areas. A basket meeting and baptizing at Gul Joits creek is planned for Sunday. Unde John Heathley shows improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dode Anderson
Bedford
Remus Blackwell and
Deckerd
Emery Stewart
Slate Blackwell
Nora Devine
Guthrie
Carline Stewart
Eligabeth Holder
Thomas Tumey
John Hunter
Heltonville
Maud Southers
Bloomington
Ida Maddox
Sturman Blackwell
Delle Watun
John Belle
Fisher Creek
Henry Harrell
Gul Joits Creek
John Heathley
Mary Trogden
Shurman Hinckwell
George Stewart
Bedford Baseball Opens Home Stand With Wicker Return
Bob Wicker returns to pitch for Bedford at the Fairgrounds against Linton this Monday after health improvements. Billy Jones of Mitchell will catch, Ben Kimbly of Orleans will handle second. The lineup marks Bedford’s strongest showing yet as Linton brings a top squad noted for its toughness and a capable battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wicker
Cardinals
St. Louis
Fairground
Bedford
Linton
Billy Jones
Mitchell
Ben Kimbly
Orleans
Wicker
Nebraska Indians
Stonington Notes and Local Moves Stir Community
Thomas Mayden is very ill with typhoid fever. Stone Mill runs at full blast. A S Willcox buys 12 to 15 acres near Stonington. The blind tiger man returns after time with Sheriff Smith of Bedford. Dave Bundy family visit C R McMahan. Otis Allen improves after hand car wreck. Dude Turner moved his family away. Merriam Beasley relocates to Mitchell. Bono appears set on claiming Stonington. Lawrenceport heading for future items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mayden
A. S. Willcox
Tunnelton
John Reynolds
Tiger Man
Sheriff Smith
Bedford
Dave Bundy
C. R. McMahan
Otis Allen
Dude Turner
Merriam Beasley
Mitchell
Bono
Stonington
Lawrenceport
Gentle life ended in pain and suffering at Mt Carmel
Mrs. Otto M. Seitz formerly Maude Jeffers of Seymour Ind died at 24 years 1 month and 6 days after prolonged illness of stomach trouble and other complications. She married in Seymour Nov 14 1900 and moved to Mt Carmel where she had lived since. Funeral at Evangelical church 3 30 pm Thursday with Rev Rang and Rev Keight. interment at Rose Hill under Rebekah lodge care. She leaves husband an aged father and mother two sisters and a brother in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deussie
Rogers
Geyer
Salem
Ind
John Davis
Samuel Pavey
Pavey
Davis
Bedford
Fredericksburg
Sherif Brown
Marshal Medlock
Washington Township
Maggie Mallott
Mallott
State Reformatory
Otto M. Seitz
Maude Jeffers
Seymour
Mr. Seitz
Mt. Carmel
Seitz
Evangelical Church
J. M.rang
Indianapolis
O. L. Markman
Evangelical
F. A. Keight
Methodist Church
Rose Hill
Rebekah Lodge
Pedagogues Gather for Lawrence County Institute
The Lawrence county teachers institute covers lectures by Prof. Mason on elements of music and Prof. McGilvery on pedagogy. Mrs. McRae discusses Browning Dante and Shakespeare while Rev. Wilson Whitney introduces Dante. Roberts family plans return to the city from Indianapolis to live on West 114th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
McGilvery
Mr Gilvery
Holmes
Lincolns
Horace Manns
Wilson Whitney
McRae
Lawrence County
Ww. Roberts
Indianapolis
14Th Street
Local Social Notes From Fayetteville and Nearby Areas
Fayetteville society column reports Mrs Doc Hackler visiting Pleas ant Ridge and Mrs Emily Massey visiting Bedford. Lizzie Kern returns to Bedford after a week away while Minnie Taylor and daughters go home to Orleans. Daniel and Mrs Jones hosted by B F Sears. Sallie Mosier from Silverville stayed with her sister here. Wilmoth Ferguson of Pleasant Ridge visited S J McClelland. Jeannette Troxell and Minnie McClelland visited Williams. J M Sellers listed as sick. Labor Day attended by many citizens in Bedford. Wm Pitman of Trippleton was here Tuesday. Jesse Barton and wife visited their daughter near Bryantsville over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc. Hackler
Pleasant Ridge
Emily Massey
Bedford
Lizzie Kern
Minnie Taylor
Orleans
Daniel Jones
B. F. Sears
Sallie Mosier
Silverville
Wilmoth Ferguson
S. J McClelland
Jeannette Troxell
Minnie McClelland
Williams
J. M Sellers
Wm Pitman
Trippleton
Jesse Barton
Bryantsville
Local Visitors Stop by Tunnelton and Nearby Towns
Robert Brooking and son from Shilo and several others from Saltillo Bono Stonington Fort Ritner Carr township and Leesville were in the area Monday through Wednesday. Hirsha Lee returned Sunday from Chapel Hill where he attended a reunion of Lawrenceport old soldiers and reports a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Brooking and Son
Shilo
George Conton
Saltillo
Alfred Guthrie
Benjamin Lovengood
Bedford
George Link
Bono
Andrew Montgomery
Stonington
Moses B. Lee
Fort Ritner
Homer Nogle
William Dixon
J. S. Fowling
Heltonville
Hlrsha Lee
Chapel Hill
Lawrenceport
Community Notes of Local Guests and Travels
Oats and wheat are thrashed as crews haul clover. Mrs Ambrose Crawford and family visited her parents Mr Leonard Crawford and wife Monday night. Homer Ingie returned from army last year and left for Valparaso to attend medical college. Reviews of visitors and distant relatives mark a week of local activity with many guests and journeys to Bedford Tunnelton and Brownstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Crawford
Leonard Crawford
Homer Ingie
Philipines
China
Valparaso
Medical College
Archie Guthrie
Adie Guthrie
C. M. Brooking
James Pace
Bertha
Bedford
J. L. Crawford
J. O. Brooking
Macie Shutz
Brownstown
Rake W. O. Mitchell
Tunnelton
J. O. Fountain
James Doddson
Geo. Dunlap
Mitchell
Elizabeth Allen
Ibegerree
Robi Ingle
EL. G. Boyd
Brooking
Marion Brown
Andrew Crawford
J. C. Brooking
W.V. Haws
Joe Flinn
Newton Crawford
H. W. Crawford
Shirel
Jerome Launis
Srekere
W. V. Haws
W. H. Allen
H. E. Guthrie
Jack Dixon
J. A. Brooking
O. M. Brooking
Tunnelt
John Reynolds
Trinity News Notes and Road Work Updates
Wd Rogers leads a snail crew on the new road west from Vinegar Hill school. Local residents Ben Capps Josh Greenaway Tommy Skinner Lon Owens and Frank Thomas attended a soldier reunion in Chapel Hill Monroe County. Rev Davis visits and Rev Smith gives farewell sermon on Sunday Sept 14. Labor Day turnout at Bedford fair. Infant of Ralph Whitted buried Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wd Rogers
Vinegar Hill
Chapel Hill
Monroe County
Ben Capps
Josh Greenaway
Tommy Skinner
Lon Owens
Frank Thomas
N. J. Hawkins
Martha Bartlett
Bartlettsville
John Hawking
Davis
Abe Davis
Smith
Bedford
Ralph Whitted
Local Social and Visiting Notes From Indian Springs
Mrs Minnie Wright traveled to Bedford on Thursday. Mrs N D Fisher returned from Trinity on Wednesday with her mother and sister. Martha Allen visited Mrs Hitch cock and Mrs Joe Allen Friday. Hira Sipes and wife went to Silverville Friday for their nephew Walter Payton's funeral. Beatrice Henry of Bedford Visit ed last week. H Faris and wife from Ft Ritner visited A M Faris last week. Albert Flinn of Tunnelton visited sisters Mrs Jon Allen and Mrs A M Faris Saturday and Sunday. Maude Winklepleck of Odon visited aunt Mrs Joe Hitchcock last week. Grace Denson returned home in Trinity Sunday. Delle Dunihue spending the week in town. Robi Hardy and Isis Schooley attended Labor Day at Bedford. Buchanan & Sears of Bedford were there last week buying sheep. Ethel Faris went to Terre Haute Tuesday for Marley and Edith Youkey's marriage. wedding held Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Wright
Bedford
N. D. Fisher
Trinity
Martha Allen
Hitchcock
Joe Allen
Hira Sipes
Silverville
Walter Payton
Rockledge
Beatrice Henry
Faris
Ft. Ritner
A. M. Faris
Albert Flinn
Tunnelton
Jon Allen
Maude Winklepleck
Odon
Joe Hitchcock
Grace Denson
Delle Dunihue
Robi. Hardy
Isis Schooley
Buchanan & Sears
Ethel Faris
Terre Haute
Marley
Edith Youkey
Fort Ritner News and Local Highlights
Uncle William Bailey remains very low and death is expected soon. Chas Boyles has typhoid fever. Several residents attend court and the county fair. Seymour visitor H M Miller stopped in town. W F Wood hauls telephone poles from Tunnelton. Miss Freety Cornwall of Stonington visited. Roxie Wood of Plainville, Ind., visits friends. Stonington team lost to host 10 to 7. Harvey Dixon oversees road work. George Slaughter from Leipsic visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bailey
Chas. Boyles
H.M. Miller
Seymour
W. F
Wood
Tunnelton
Freety Cornwall
Stonington
Roxie
W. F. Wood
Bedford
T. Lee
Harvey Dixon
First Day's Races Reported at Local Track
A good crowd attended Wednesday's events. In the 2:18 Pace purse $300 Star Boy won, Silverette second, Jime Kile third. Time 2:174. The 2:35 Trot purse $300 John Thomas took first, Henry K. second, Nellie third. Time 2:29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Boy
Silverette
Jime Kile
John Thomas
Henry K
Nellie
Walter Payton Killed Near Williams by Self Harm Cart Accident
Coroner Harvey Voyles rules Walter Payton 16 died Aug 28 1902 Lawrence County Indiana from self harm hanging beneath dump cart shafts near Williams. Described boy with brown hair gray eyes 5 1 height 150 pounds wearing blue overalls gray socks undershirt and drawers. No money in purse. items found include day-book and iron bolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Payton
Martin County
Williams
Lawrence County
Ind
Harvey Voyles
Bedford Ordinance Licenses Bill Posters in City
An ordinance by the Bedford Common Council licenses bill posters and sets fees for the license. It prohibits posting or distributing bills on streets alleys or lanes for pay announcing exhibitions unless for charitable educational political or religious purposes or as otherwise specified and requires a license from the city clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Bedford
Lawrence County
Indiana
Src
Oealer
T. William M. Denniston
City of
W. M. Denniston
Bedford Notice of Liquor License Application in 1902
George W. House Sr announces a liquor license request to Lawrence County Commissioners for a one year permit to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a defined first floor east front room of a two story brick building on 16th Street Bedford Indiana. The property is owned by Mrs Bridget Beem Miss Mary Rynn Kerrs William Rynn and James OConnell. The notice is dated September 5 1902 and targets the second ward in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence Circuit Court
Carrie M. Blythe
Clarence Blythe
Zaring & Pough
State of
Indiana
Lawrence Ctreuit
Bedford
Boone Leonard
Shawswick Township
Lawerence County
Bridget Beem
Mary Rynn
Kerrs
William Rynn
James O’connell
16Th Street
City of
Bono and
LaFayette
Bedford and
Bartletteville
Bedford and Logan
Pleasant Run Road
East Oolitic
John M. Gainey
Board of Commissioners
Said County
Henry C. Trueblood
Amos W. Scoggan
George R. Ross
John M. Gainby
Sarah L. Carlton
Newcomes
Dye & Martn
Lizzie Denson
Michael J. Edgeworth
Amy D. Edgeworth
James
Denson
Lawrence
A. D
L. Sf . Boone Leonard
Street Segments Measured In City Survey
Part of N Street measures 958 feet. Part of Sixth Street 720 feet. Part of Sixth and T Streets 4,445 feet. Part of Tenth and N Streets 5,772 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineteenth Street
Seventeenth Street
Washington Avenue
Campbell's Lane Road
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THE
Bedford Mail
Ford
Thomas J. Brooks
Fred B. Otis
Otis & Brooks,proprietors
Editors
Gor
Rapbio
Republican State Committee
C. C. Lyons
Fairmount
J. K. Baine
Lyons
Baine
Hanna
Vincennes
Prospect Hill
Seventh
Seminary Streets
Fair Grounds
John C. Chasey
Robert W. Meirs
W. D Vanhorn
State Miners’ Union
United States
Chicago
W. B. Mason
Kansas City
Fairbanks
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Philadelphia
Samuel Gompers
New Orleans
Gov. Nash
Chillicothe
Gov. Sayers
Austin
Tex
Gov. White
Huntington
W. Va
Bessie Lucille Houston
May Rogers
Reublican Ticket
Daniel &. Storms
Wudser
David E. Sherrick
Nat WU. Hill
Kterney General
Charles W. Miller
Berk Supreme Court
Robert A. Brown
Superintendent of Public Instruction
F. A. Cotton
Benj. F. Johnson
W. & Blatchley
Sedge Supreme Court
Fifth District
John HM. Gillett
Edges Appellate Court
Frank R. Roby
W. Wiley
Henley
Ames A. Black
W. Comstock
Robinson
John
Lawrence, Orange
Martin Counties
Charles B. Rogers
10Th Judicial Circuit
James Benjamin Wilson
Robert G. Miller
John H. Edwards
William H. West
James F. Smith
Richard Plummer
Noble
McPheeters
Anselm Wood
Mr. Chaney
Congressman Miers
Ida B. Hazel
Lemon’s
Florence McKnight
Foote
Highland Addition
Eliza J. Grimes
Black
Maplewood
Carrie Millican
D. A. McCurdy
Frank Williams
Stalker
J.C. Bauer
Bedford Coal and Mining Co
Standard Oil Co
Wes Hoppingarner
John Jamison
Mell Clark
Wee
Henry Payne
Ziba Murray
Ernest Blackburn
Er Aremle
Gen-Sieen Eon
David Ragsdale
Bedford Fire Co
E. 16Th Street
Bart Short
Fred Cannedy
H. Emerson Fultz
Geo. Redman
Wilerad
Geo. K. Owen
W. Ferguson
Nate Wees
C.m. Hon
Lubor
Needmore
Louise
Myrtle Shepard
Mesdames Milliard Ingalls
Charles Clayton
Alvin Chaney
Calvin Woolf
John White
N. M. Bridwell
Monon
Howard Hines Lumber Company
Lawrence County Teachers Institute
Christian Church
Miss Sanders
Bedford Schools
Prof. McGilvery
Fayetteville
Indian Springs
George Slaughter
Leipsic
David Y. Johnson
George W. House, SR
Ninth
Twenty-first Street
Twenty-second Street
Thirteenth Street
Bedford and Fayetteville
Fourteenth Street
Otioce
Joseph R. Denson
Citizens Trust Company OF
Jacob H. Miller
Julia A. Miller
Boruff
Boruff, Attorneys
Sarah Storm
Tate
Hiram N
Storm
J. Hickson Smrru
Otice
Thomas Marks
Bald
Edward A. Dixon
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