Local Notes On Illness Travel And City Work
Mrs Sherd Taylor and Sam Weaver suffer malaria while Mrs Wallace Queen shows improvement. Miss Mabel Dilley and others visit. several residents travel to Louisville Indianapolis Terre Haute and England. New heating system installed at W A Webb home. Carl Short building near Mart office nearing completion. Marriage licenses issued to Browning East Moore Chapman Wright Corbin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Browning
Roxie East
Roy S. Moore
Laura B. Chapman
Walter Wright
Florence Corbin
Local notes on residents visiting and ill in Erie region
Erie residents and visitors are recorded with illnesses travels and events. Names include Mortimer Crabb Emma Splitgerber Bessie Pierce Riley Williams Walter Brown Madge Kimbrel Lena Stipp Patrick McMahan and others with mentions of state fairs Indianapolis and Dayton area activities, purchases, and a McKinley graves monument note.
Gard of Thanks from Johnson family
A note of gratitude expresses thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during the long illness and death of Mrs Ellen Johnson wife and mother Exista Johnson and children. Two Wells girls from New Albany arrived at the depot crying and were cared for by Drayman Harris who found their home on H street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Johnson
New Albany
Wells
H. Street
Drayman Harris
Local notes and visits fill weekend in Vincennes area
Born to Mr and Mrs E A Stipp a fine son Effie Hilbert of Wilkesbarre Pa guest of W S Jordan Lysander Montgomery of Heltonville in city Saturday A marriage license issued Bertie Owens Nora Eads Mr and Mrs Chas Woody visited friends in the country S L Keach employed with Denver Rio Grande railroad near Glenwood Springs Colorado James G Bain of Martinsville in town Wednesday Noble Mitchell of Heldredge Neb guest of uncle Ned Mitchell William Byrant prominent Spice Valley township resident in town Saturday West Stephenson returned home from Kansas James Wilder and Hol Richard son repainted M G Coles residence Rose Shockemiller guest of Miss Iva Jordan returned to Vincennes Nannie Day returning from Pan American Exposition Buffalo H H Walls offers farm loans in Southern Indiana Evan A Bonham Midland Coal Co in city en route to Bloomington says coal shipping delayed by steel workers strike Mr and Mrs A A Moore entertained at dinner with guests Mrs Denton Simpson Center Ind Mrs Elizabeth Tate and daughter Kokomo Ind Rev Bockstahler reassigned to Mt Vernon Ind Rev A J Weigle to remain at Booneville
County Fair premium offered for Wilhelm colts
The Onward family is represented in Lawrence county by Wilhelm 19254. Three liberal special premiums are offered for the best Wilhelm colts exhibited at the County Fair Sept 24 to 28. For particulars see or address STEPHENSON BROS Bedford Indiana. Marr Rigo Mr Arthur Murray and Miss Jessie Malott took a pleasure trip to Louisville Monday returning home husband and wife. The groom is a North Bedford worker at the Strout foundry and esteemed by his employers. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Kate Malott and a Bedford young lady. They will go to house keeping in North Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Wilhelm
Stephenson Bros
Bedford
Ind
Marr Rigo
Arthur Murray
Jessie Malott
Louisville
North Bedford
Strout Foundry
Kate Malott
Salem Democrat
Stone City
Eli Stephenson
Washington County
Local Drug Firm Announces New Management and Services
G R Gauld announces continuation of Coady Drug Co legacy with full line of drugs chemicals patent medicines paints stationery cigars tobacco papers and magazines. The notice invites old friends and public patrons to continue their support and promises accurate compounding and years of experience. Street talk and local events follow with mentions of notable visits and civic matters surrounding the Bedford fair and city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coady Drug Co
G. R. Gauld
Farm For Sale In Lawrence Count Indiana
A 240 acre home with blue grass land and red clay, lime stone foundation, large house and barns, fruit, sugar orchard, timber and springs. 14 miles from town of 200 and 12 miles from Bedford. Write for particulars and price from BP. M. Kerny& Co., Agents, Springville, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Branch
Bedford
Lawrence
BP. M. Kerny& Co
Springville
Ind
Local notes and farm conditions linger in Erie visit
Mrs Charlotte McAfee of Erie visits the city while seed shop trades promise good Timothy Seed from Cosner’s. Frank James to start races daily at the Lawrence County Fair September 24 to 28. fears of frost on corn ease as crops look larger than earlier estimates for 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte McAfee
Erie
City
James
Frank James
Big Lawrence County
High School Notes and Upcoming Activities
Miss Bessie Owens attends Greencastle College while Mr Turner discusses animal and plant life, focusing on the toad. High School installs hot water radiators, considers tennis courts, and seeks private subscriptions for equipment. Wednesday's talks praise grasshoppers and plant life. memorial events honor President McKinley with student songs and short talks. Athletic officers elected include Thornton, Dobbins, and McKinley. football manager Greist, captain Edwards. a two week early season game is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Owens
Greencastle
Turner
McKinley
Miss Knox
Greist
Athletic Association
James Thornton
Jamery Dobbins
James McKinley
O. H. Greist
Oscar Edwards
Bedford Fair Attendance Planned for September 24 28 1901
News from Indianapolis reports Thomas O Daggy cashier of Bedford National Bank is insane. His friends travel from Lawrence County to assist him while W A Brown, assistant cashier, assumes charge and is expected to become cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Thomas O. Daggy
Bedford National Bank
Lawrence County
Daggy
W. A. Brown
Citizens Memorial Meeting Honors President With Song and Speeches
Citizens of the city attended the Memorial Meeting at the First Christian church on Thursday at 11 a.m. The service opened with a prayer by Rev. C. W. Chadwick followed by a resolutions paper read by James C. Carlton. Col. A. C. Voris spoke, with short remarks from John Riley, James Small, A. M. Irvine, Joseph Franklin, H. Boruff and Dr. Molz praising the late President's life, war record, and political career. benediction by Rev. James Small closed at 12:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
John Riley
James Small
A. M. Irvine
Joseph Franklin
H. Boruff
Molz
Court Notes From Grand Jury to Local Trials
The Grand Jury met Monday with W A Mathes as Bailiff. Seven or eight divorce cases were heard Saturday by Judge Martin and taken under advisement. Charles Stewart was found guilty of assault with intent to kill Dan Maddox and sentenced to two to 14 years in the reforma tory. Merrill Moores attends to escheat suit over lands of George Donaldson, with T J Brooks for the State and Baker Daniels for the Donaldson heirs. In Queen vs Southern Indiana a verdict for the defendant followed an accident years ago that cut off Queen's foot. the trial had been twice inconclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana Express Co
American Express Co
United States
Martin
Ss. R. Hamill
Terre Haute
J. H. Shea
Seymour
Brooks & Brooks
Baker & Daniels
Indianapolis
O. H. Montgomery
Matson & Giles
Charles Stewart
Dan Maddox
Guthrie
F.iday
Reformatory
Merrill Moores
George Donaldson
T. J Brooks
Donaldson
Scotland
Queen
Southern Indiana
Lawrence County fair and stock show revival noted
Old time county fair and stock show returns to Lawrence County as rains improve pastures. Farmers prepare to exhibit stock and boost local interest in stock raising and general improvement. Billy Campbell returns from Indianapolis. Miss Lela Bright leaves for Indianapolis to attend the State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wickerer
Noble Owen
Indianapolis
Charles Ragsdale
Geo. W. McFall
Lawrence County
Lela Bright
Monon Runs Another $2 Excursion to Chicago
The Monon announces a second $2 excursion to Chicago scheduled for Saturday September 28. Organizer H. P. Raduey and G. A. are listed as contacts for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Monon
Chicago
H. P. RaDueEy
G. A
Special Days at the Pan-American Exposition
Pennsylvania, Oregon, Cleveland, and Nebraska set Pan-American Days with state–led programs. Pennsylvania marks Sept 20 and Sept 26. Oregon Sept 25. Cleveland Sept 26. Nebraska Oct 2 with state officials, excursions, and speaker programs planned. Nurses organizations and official delegates to attend events at Buffalo exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
United States
Canada
International Congress of Nurses
Buffalo
American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools For
Nurses’ Associated
International Council of Nurses
International Council of Women
Order of
Women’s Union
Oregon
Cleveland
Forest City
Mayo
Ohio
Nebraska
Nell Gywnn at Opera House Promises Charm and Power
The Chicago Stock Company presents Nell Gywnn at the Opera House next week at 10, 20 and 50 cents. The production is described as a study of humanity with beauty, power, and significance, expected to draw a crowded house and wide praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Gywnn
Chicago Stock Company
Opera House
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Dinkelspiel Bros
Louis Mayer
Sherd Taylor
Mabel Dilley
Yockey
Hugh Bass
Bryantsville
Frank Day
West 16Th Street
Sam Weaver
W. A. Webb
D. P. Hinderlider
Medora
Frank Vance
Fred Brown
N. E. Strout
Geo. M. Selby
Louisville Medical College
Carl Short
Mart
Heavenridge
Crawford
Lillian Brown
Campbellsburg
Anna
Corinne Holsapple
Della Spencer
Grace Carlton
Mitchell
Charles F. McNabb
Huron
Virgo Short
16Th St
Lena White
Ned Mitchell
Linton
Oscar Hartley
Frank M. Cosner
Mortimer Crabb
Emma Splitgerber
Bessie Pierce
Coxton
Riley Williams
Pinhook
Walter Brown
R. EB. Sproull
Rivervale
Madge Kimbrel
Lena Stipp
Shanswick
Patrick McMahan
Elizabethtown
Arthur Speake
South Street
Frank Bridwell
Phil Dunihue
Joe Denson
F. M. Wampler,er
Indian Springs
John Owens
Lew Kern
Frank McKnight
Will Johnson
Monroe County
Pearl Mabrey
Muncie
Dora Curtis
James Hirscher
Leo Cook
U. S. Light Artillery
Harry Bollinger
Bloomfield
S. m
Fred Steele
Brownstown
Alex Hawkins
Bloomington
John W. Sater
A. J. Hayward
Funch
Runnels
Robin Roost
Clarence Dye
Nate Mann
Dye
John Williams
Bainbridge
J.S. Alexander
Supt. Stephenson
Lawrence County Fair Association
President McKinley
South Bend
Exista Johnson
E. A. Stipp
Effie Hilbert
Wilkesbarre, Pa
W. S. Jordan
Lysander Montgomery
Heltonville
Bertie Owens
Nora Eads
Chas
Woody
S. L. Keach
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Glenwood Springs
Colorado
James G. Bain
Martinsville
Noble Mitchell
Heldredge, Neb
William Byrant
Spice Valley Township
West Stephenson
Kansas
James Wilder
Hol. Richardson
M. G. Cole
West 17Th Street
Rose Shockemiller
Iva Jordan
Vincennes
Nannie Day
H. H. Walls
Indiana
Evan A.bonham
Midland Coal Co
A. A. Moore
David Gray
David Long
Denton Simpson
Center, Ind
Elizabeth Tate
Kokomo
Bockstahler
Huntingburg
Mt Vernon
A. J. Weigle
Booneville
Switz City
Midland
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bedford Stone
Pleasantville
Miss Linton
Mono
Cosner’s
John Pearson
Medical
James A. Garfield
Homer Guthrie
Hila
Dave Skerd
East of Town
Dave Bundy
East 17Th Street
Florence Harrell
Carrie Huffman
Earl Johnson
J. P. Smith
Leatherwood
Will Chamberlain
Baby
H. C. Malott and
B. B. Marley
Joans Money
Timothy
Cosner's
Homer Utterback
Harry Malott
Purdue University At
Lafayette
William Clark
Frank Russell
Johnson
Geo. W. Holmes
Lucian E. Payne
Hall Caine
Bondman
Elliott’s
Bheep
E. A. Sallust
Stone City Opera House
Circuit Court Notes
W. A. Mathes
Iron Stallion
Billy Campbell
Hamer & Day
Northeast Corner Square
Hamer
W. H. Gosner
R. G. Gosner
D. H. Baldwin &C
E. M. Young
Undertakers
East Side Square
Bedford, Ind
United States Army
Army Nurse Corps
Victorian Order of Nurses of Canada
Europe
Ofturday
Olpt. Zist
Fionor
Buffalo Bill
World West
Congress OF Rough Riders
Oosevelt
Wil
Wild West Cowboys
Northwest Mounted Police
Strathcona Horse
Enim
NSO
Tien-Tsin
Pekin
U. S
Transvaal
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Gom Paul
Mid West
Grand Street
Rough Riders
A. OR Shine
W. C. Elliott
16Th
JI Streets
Hodge & Ferguson
East Side
Cole & Campbell
Railroad Avenue
Chester White Hogs
J. W. Prichard
West Side
Mitchell's Drug Store
Woodyss
Hi Fl. Braxtan
South Side Square
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