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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1902

Page

2

Primary Election Set by Shanswick Republicans for Sept 20 1902

The Shanswick township Republicans announce a primary election from 1 to 7 pm on Saturday September 20 1902 in the Auditor's Office south room. Nominations sought include three Justices of the Peace two from Oolitic and Bedford, three Constables, three Advisory Board members, and four Road Supervisors. G W McDaniel chairs with F B Oris secretary. Mrs John Bowman visits Indiana Springs for health. President McDoel of the Monon says eighty five miles of road will be built next spring from Indianapolis to Linton to open farm and timber land with cost reduction as main objective.

Indian Creek Township Fayetteville Pesce Frank Vance J. W. Harris Shanswick Township Auditor’s Office Oolitic Bedford G. W. McDaniell F. B. Oris McDoel The Monon Indianapolis Linton

Des.atic Conventi: The Bosses Hustle For Victims To Go On Ticket

The Democratic Convention met at the Court House Saturday with small attendance and little interest. George Wilkinson won the Sheriff nomination over Julius Beavers by 77 to 26 as part of a contested ticket. Other races included Walter Owens for Auditor and Jesse Burton for Treasurer, with nominations for Commissioners and quiet proceedings overall.

Court House Miers Julius Beavers Guthrie Township George Wilkinson Marion Township Wilkinson Julius Walter Owens Bedford Boone Leonard Jesse B. Burton Mitchell Martin A. Burton Burton John R. Henderson Lewis Barlow McHenry Owen S. B. Peugh Jesse Burton Judge Crooke Squire Jones Marion

Republican Nominations and National Politics Across States

Concord Republicans nominate Natham J. Batchel der for Governor and endorse Roosevelt for 1904. Connecticut Republicans back Roosevelt while Abram Chamberlain is listed as nominee. Alabama accepts Roosevelt for 1904 by 158 to 146 amid a sharp intra-party fight. Venezuelan rebels win a four day clash as Castro flees Ocumare. Royal reporting notes weather shifts and a record Hereford sale at Indianapolis yard. Henderson declines Congress bid over tariff views. Cummins and Boies react with mixed expectations.

Alabama Roosevelt Birmingham William Vaughan David B. Henderson House of Representatives Congress Iowa Henderson Cummins Wilson Shaw Washington Gen. Henderson Boies

Senator Fairbanks to Speak in Linton Mining Town

Senator Fairbanks will address miners in Linton Indiana in early October as part of a second district tour. He is slated for October 2 or 8 with expected mine closures for attendance. Greene County GOP chair J B Heaton predicts John C Chaney will lead the ticket locally and Attorney General Taylor slated to speak at the Greene County campaign launch.

Fairbanks Linton Indianapolis Pairbanks J. B. Heaton Greene County Republican Committee John C. Chaney Greene County Indiana Taylor Heaton

Bedford Campaign Opens With Frank Shutts In Bedford

Hon Frank B Shutts will open the campaign in Bedford at the Court House Saturday night at 730 inviting voters and young men to hear the eloquent speaker Music will be provided by band and glee clubs. President Roosevelt conferred with Senators Hanna Spooner Aldrich Lodge and Payne about the political situation and reaffirmed his stance on trusts tariffs and reciprocity with Cuba. Corrie M Smith a New Albany drummer tours for John P Morton Co displaying over 3000 pounds of holiday samples and arranging rail connections to boost shipments between Switz City Bedford Linton and Bloomfield. Indianapolis Republican State Committee met to review routine matters including sixty day poll plans and fund raising while Populist leaders also held a meeting.

Frank B. Shutts Aurora Indiana Bedford Court House Roosevelt Oyster Bay Hanna Spooner Allison Aldrich Lodge Payne Cuba Corrie M. Smith New Albany John P. Morton & Co Louisville Illinois Central Railroad Monon Switz City Illinois Central Linton Bloomfield Indianapolis Republican State Committee Goodrich State Committee

Real Estate Transfers in Lawrence County Indiana 1902

Weekly list shows 24 transfers in Lawrence County with total consideration 19361.67 dollars. Transactions include multiple parcels in Bedford, North Bedford, Pleasant Run and Indian Creek with notable amounts and several small plots in Oolitic and Lawrenceport. A separate Alaska incident reports a bank robbery attempt at Skagway Canadian Bank of Commerce ending in explosion and fatal injuries.

Lawrence County Indiana Donica & Dye W.M. Denniston Eva Bertha Hale West Bedford Pleasant Run Township Donl R. Bowden Lizzie J. Pennington Bedford Don Bowden Claudie Bowden Lowell Hert Willis D. Williams Belle Needham Simpson B. Lowe Peerless Jemima A. Callahan Lucy H. Callahan Indian Creek Newton Crooke Thomas W. Thompson Flinn James F. Smith Emma France Frank Owen Eliza J. Whitted North Bed- Bedford James E. Henderson Frank M. Vance Guerry William G. Todd Archie P. Todd Bono Township Thos. R. Holliday Alfred B. Andrews Lawrenceport M. N. Moore Walter Shanks West Mitchell Joseph Anderson, Jr Bert McHenry Needmore Marshall Township Gertie M. Goss Jesse J. Faubion Pleasant Run E. B Thornton Joseph Dinkelshiel A. M. Brown Geo. P. Parks Shawswick Fred Maick Shawswick Township

City Council approves bonds and raises library levy

The City Council approved bonds for John M. Johnson as Street Commissioner and Malott-Kentner Plumbing Co. as city plumbers, both for $500. The annual tax levy was fixed at 115 dollars with a library fund increase to 10 cents, and building permits were issued for several new dwellings and an office building. Payrolls, light, water, and police expense items were detailed with several project ambitions and adjustments.

John M. Johnson Malott-Kentner Plumbing Co Carnegie Library

Trinity Social Roundup At Local Families Gatherings

Mrs Abe Davis hosted guests from nearby towns Monday while Bloomington visitors joined local families. Several residents and relatives visited, and church treasurer reported debt clearance of over 21 dollars after a year’s effort.

Local visitors stop in Indian Springs area

Mrs Hannah Denson visited at Bedford Sunday. Miss Edith Branaman of Bedford is visiting relatives here. Miss Grace Denson of Trinity visits sister Mrs N D Wisher. Mrs Sherman Keith and children of Williams were here Wednesday.

Hannah Denson Bedford Grace Henry Lulu Wilking Williams Edith Branaman Jesse Stroud Mt. Olive Wright Lucy Erwin Carrie Rapier Miss Rapier Lyons Mary Branaman Grace Denson Trinity N. D. Wisher Sherman Keith

In Memoriam Elihu Clampitt of Co D 27th Indiana

In Memoriam is paid to Elihu Clampitt private of Co D 27th Indiana who died Friday Sept 12 1902. He shot three rebel soldiers at Winchester Virginia before surrender and was loyal to his comrades. Co D survivors extend sympathy to his family. Pallbearers at his funeral were Capt. Thomas J. Box Samuel Simpson Newt Whitted and William W. Steele. A separate item notes a damage suit against Bedford Quarries Co for injuries set for Bloomfield and a note on Mrs Julia Yerger and her daughter planning to relocate to Colorado.

Elihu Clampitt Co. D Indiana Company D Winchester Virginia Co D Depauw Chapel Thomas J. Box Samuel Simpson Newt Whitted William W. Steele

Notice of License To Retail In Ft Ritner Indiana

Notice to Ft Ritner Guthrie township Lawrence county Indiana residents that Oliver Mathis applies for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in a specified Front Street building area within Fort Ritner. The application seeks both liquor and cigars in the same room with on site consumption rights. The location is described by precise parcel measurements and street boundaries.

Local notices from Fayetteville area residents

Misses Addie and Maud Boone pass through en route to Bedford Tuesday. Various locals visit, travel, and family events noted including births and marriages. George W. Sharum wed Mariah Sharum at Bedford residence. Rev. W B Chrisler officiated.

Addie Maud Boone Silverville Bedford Doc Hackler Pleasant Ridge Jesse Barton John Lake A. Allen J. McClellan Dana Boyd Jesse Kern Samuel Massey Springville C. F. Adamson B. F. Sears S. W. Veatch Richard Speer Spear Jeannette Troxel Minnie McClellan A. Kern Wesley Ody Terre Haute Harley Bratton Old Union

Notice of Sale of Real Estate by Administrator

Notice by William H. Bryant administrator of Armenius Nuil deceased of a public sale of the north half of the northwest quarter of Section 22, Township 4 N, Range 2 W in Lawrence County Indiana. Sale set for October 18, 1902 at 10 am, terms include one third cash, one third in nine months, one third in twelve months with 6 percent interest, mortgage security, court approval required.

Armenius Nuil Lawrence Bryantsville Indiana Lawrence County Towit Swilliam H. Bryant H. P. Pearson

Notice of liquor license request in Bedford Second Ward

A resident of Bedford Shawswick township Lawrence county Indiana applies to the Lawrence county Board of Commissioners at the next term beginning October 1902 for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a quantity under five gallons with on premises consumption for one year. The business premises occupy the first floor east front room of a two story brick building on lot 16 bounded by specific measurements and fronting on 16th street near the public square.

Ft. Ritner Guthrie Township Lawrence County Indiana Wortice Board of Commissioners Lotto Wit Front Street Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad Guthriel Township State of Solon Wilcox Bedford Shawswick Township Bridget Beem Mary Ryan William Ryan James O'Connell 16Th Street City of

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