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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1902

Page

2

Republican Speakers Schedule Across States and Indiana

Senator Fairbanks will tour Columbus Ohio on Oct 6 Chicago Oct 7 Jackson Michigan Oct 8 Detroit Oct 9 Milwaukee Oct 10 Minneapolis Oct 11 with Indiana dates Sept 26 to Oct 4. Daniel E Storms for Secretary of State deliv ers talks Sept 27 to Oct 11 in multiple towns including Tipton Princeton Mount Vernon Poseyville Vincennes Shoals Bedford Ellettsville West Lebanon Mulberry Flora Warsaw and others.

Republican Committee Indiana Republican National Committee Fairbanks Columbus Chicago Jackson Mich Detroit Milwaukee Wis Minneapolis Minn Senator Fairbanks Wingate Terre Haute Paoli Mitchell Bedford Washington Bloomfield Linton Clinton Daniel E. Storms Tipton Princeton Mount Vernon Poseyville Vincennes Shoals Ellettsville West Lebanon Mulberry Flora Warsaw

Roosevelt welcomed by Indianapolis crowd with cheers

President Roosevelt arrived in Indianapolis amid enthusiastic, nonpartisan turnout led by Gov. Durbin and Mayor Bookwalter. Generals, Senators, and notable figures greeted him as a guard, band, and veterans lined the procession. He spoke at Tomlinson Hall and at the Columbia Club before heading to a hospital for surgery.

Indianapolis Roosevelt Noble and Washington Streets Durbin Bookwalter Fairbanks Indiana National Guard Indianapolis Light Artillery Cortelyou Tomlinson Hall James B. Coryell Fairbanks and Beveridge Admiral Brown John H Baker James Whitcomb Riley Gen. Coryell W. T. Durbin Charles A. Bookwalter Albert J. Beveridge Columbia Club Senator Fairbanks Meridian Street

Crowds attend Kentucky State Fair as nation faces war costs

Reports note a 40,000 attendance at the Kentucky State Fair, the largest public gathering in the state's history. Other items include US bank deposits rising to 8.5 billion, and incidents from Indiana such as a railroad obstruction near Washington and cemetery grave robbings.

Kentucky United States Treasu Department

Roosevelt undergoes leg operation during Western trip

President Roosevelt had surgery for a left leg wound after a Pittsfield accident. Doctors feared blood poisoning. he rested at St. Vincent's Hospital before resuming travel and delivering speeches in Logansport and Indianapolis. A Bedford church plans a baptistery installation.

Roosevelt Pittsfield Mass St. Vincent’s Hospital Indianapolis Washington Detroit Lang Logansport Ind Tomlinson Hall

Pleasant Run Township Republican Convention Ballot

The Republicans of Pleasant Run township meet at Heltonville on Saturday September 27 1902 at 1 o clock p m to nominate two constables two road supervisors two justices of the peace and three members of the advisory board Hons Henry P Pearson and Frank G Stull will address the audience by order of the committee

Pleasant Run Township Heltonville Henry P. Pearson Frank G. Stull

Shaman High notes upcoming football clash and school news

Shaman High School notes Salem and Washington will meet in football at Salem on Nov 1. Fred Babb of Owensburg withdraws from Senior class. Miss Genevieve Iseminger returns after illness. Eighth grades opened in City Hall under Miss Friedley and Moran with good attendance. Washington High forms football team with captain Walter Ragsdale. A play titled Alice of Wonderland is planned for release in the city.

Salem Washington Fred Babb Owensburg Genevieve Iseminger Washington High School Walter Ragsdale

Hon John G Chaney to Speak in Indiana Districts

Republican candidate Hon John G Chaney will address voters in multiple Indiana towns October 6 to 11 including Springville Fayetteville Oolitic Williams Tunnelton Marshall Huron Georgia Bedford and more. The Salem Democrat notes high school football practice, a strong team, and Athletic Association membership tickets offering football entitlements and a buyback incentive to support school finances.

John G. Chaney Lawrence County Springville Ind Fayetteville Judah School House Marshall Township Oolitic Davis Salem Democrat

Sermon at New Union and Local Notices

Rev Harry Accam preached at New Union Sunday moracing and left an appointment for the 3rd Sunday next month. School began Monday with Mr Herman Boyd of Bedford as teacher. Mrs John Boyd and daughter Miss Chlo shopped at Bedford Saturday. Mrs Hira Evans is improving after illness. Mrs Isis Adams is listed with the Blackel Lk. James George and wife visited Phil Haverly Sunday. Martha Jackson visits son W K Jackson at Tripleton. James Tatum of Coxton spent Friday night with Henry Sears. Blanch Phillips of Syria Orange county guests of Mrs Susan Pace earlier this week.

Harry Accam New Union Herman Boyd Bedford John Boyd Chlo Hira Evans Isis Adams James George Phil Haverly Martha Jackson W.K. Jackson Trippleton James Tatum Coxton Henry Sears Blanch Phillips Syria Orange County Susan Pace

Marshall Township Republican Convention Preview

Marshall township Republicans convene at Judah School House after the Chaney meeting on Tuesday October 1902 at 2 30 p m to nominate board candidates By order of the committee Evangelist Claude F Witty visiting Mitchell reports good interest and large audiences as his church meeting continues through Sunday and likely next week

Marshall Township Judah School House Chaney Claude F. Witty Church of Christ Mitchell Mr. Witty

Real Estate Transfers in Lawrence County Week Ending Sept 28 1902

List of 31 transfers with parties including McKinney Koetter Crawford Miller Isom Phil lio Isom and many others. Properties span North Bedford Oolitic Spice Valley Marion Pleasant Run and Indian Creek townships with total consideration about 27 958.8s.

Lawrence County Indiana Donica& Dye Howard B McKinney Flora William el Brim Ira Brim Maryisom Charles R Isom Spice Valley Township

Local society notes from Tunnelton crowd

Calvin Boyd and wife of Fort Ritner were here Monday. Thomas Tow from Selby, Sam Hubbard the beef peddler, and Matthew Mathis with son Johr visited or transacted business around town. Many residents from Fort Ritner, Shiloh, Pinhook, and nearby areas appear in the week’s traveler and customer list with cattle, cattle sales, and farm dealings. A young colt sold for 40 dollars. attendance at the State Fair in Indianapolis noted.

Calvin Boyd Fort Ritner Selby Monnday Sam Hubbard Indianapolis Matthew Mathis and Son Johr Shiloh William F. Woods Ft Ritner Noah Allen Squirreltown Archie Guthrie and Son Tucnel Ridge Will Buddy Brown Leesville Chas. Graves Wm. J. Dixon Simon A. Williams Clark Dixon Ritner A. Guthrie Mitchell Will J. Hughes Leogootee Misses Murtha Jessie Reynolds Robert Brooking Orange Arnold Bono Elisha Lee Arch Guthrie Wim. Harris Buddha Marshal Guthrie Bedford Alfred Guthrie Ft. Ritner Noble Reynolds Matthew Reevertson Campbellsburg Seton Robert. Mathis Pinhook Robi Brook Silas Johnson J. W. Stapp Dan Finley Sparksville William R. Mathis Rivervale Kusha Lee Daniel Lee William M. Tuea

Pinhook Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Trades

James Brooking and wife guests of W V Haws and wife. Mrs Elizabeth Speer and daughter head home to Richmond Mo. Fiona Craw guest of Robt Brooking. Geo A Dodd of Fort Ritner bought mules from J L Crawford for 150 dollars. Numerous local visits listed with many names and Sunday gatherings. J C and Mrs Thomas Bayne buy 500 Hickory trees for Ellettsville mill project in Monroe County.

James Brooking W. V. Haws Elizabeth Speer Richmond Fiona Craw Brooking Geo. A Dodd Ft. Ritner J.L Crawford Fred Sallee Jerome Launis Osie Lena Mathis W. A. Crawford Kate Sherrill D. A. Crawford Leonard Crawford S. Wever V. Haws Ambrose Crawford Geo. A. Doad Fort Ritner Oscar Martn Near Bedford Sadie Williams Aarona Mitchell Buddha John Allen Levi Root Sarah Dixon Shiloh Godwin Hayden Wall Bedford Aaron Mitchell A. J. Allen Matthew Mathis John W Tunnelton H. W. Ingle Mitchell Jack Frost Daniel Henderlighter Medora Leonard Ourridge Marshall Guthrie Henry Mulls R. N. Dixon Morton Kimbley William Simpson L. P. Beaver J. A Crawford D. A Crawford J. C Thomas Bayne Hillettsville Monroe County Mr. Bayne Ellettsville

Notice of License Application for Ft Ritner Retail Liquor

Citizens of Ft Ritner Indiana and all others are notified that Oliver Mathis will apply to Lawrence county commissioners for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking, cigars and tobacco in the same room, at a described Front Street location owned by Solon Wilcox.

Ft. Ritner Guthrie Township Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners Lotto-Wit Twentyiayo Front Street Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad State of Solon Wilcox

Local Notes On Families and Farm Affairs

Wm. Whitted bought a mare from Geo. Whitted for 125 dollars. Baen Kindred and family visited D. H. Fountain at Guthrie Creek Sunday. Felix Owen's daughter is very ill with typhoid fever. Sophia Dodds visiting son-in-law G B Jackson at Leesville. G W Lockman and Frances Dodds returned Sunday from Seymour. Two Mack Dodds calves died after overeating clover. John Dodd made a business trip to Bedford Monday. Grandma Henderson of Pa Ridge visiting B. & Kindred. Geo Whitted's daughter ill with typhoid fever. Charley Todd and wife visited John Dodds family at Salt Creek. Post Master W. J. Starnes near completion of a new dwelling at Elclipse. A E Osburn removing metal roof on barn and replacing with shingles.

Wm. Whitted Geo. Whitted Baen D. H. Fountain Guthrie Creek Felix Owen Sophia Dodds G B. Jackson Leesville G. W. Lockman Frances Dodds Seymour Mack Dodds John Dodd Bedford Grandma Henderson Pa Ridge Jackson County Charley Todd Salt Creek John Dodds W. J. Starnes Elclipse A. E. Osburn

Visit Our New Millinery Felt Hats at Dry Goods Prices

A local advertisement promotes a new millinery shop featuring felt hats offered at dry goods style prices. The notice highlights the fincer in the city urging customers to visit for affordable fashionable headwear.

Notice of Sale of Estate by Administrator

The administrator of Armenus Nail's estate announces public sale of the decedent's interest in real estate in Lawrence County Indiana. The property, 80 acres, lies in section 22 township 4N range 2W, near Bryantsville, to be sold October 18 1909 with terms: one third cash, one third in nine months, one third in twelve months, 6 percent interest, subject to court approval and mortgage security.

Armenus Nail Deceas Lawrence Bryantsville Indiana Lawrence County Towit Swilliam H. Bryant H. P. Pearson

Liquor License Notice for Bedford Second Ward

George W. House Sr announces his intention to apply for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than five gallons at a premises on the east front room of a two story brick building on lot 16 in Bedford Indiana. The sale and drinking will occur on the premises for one year beginning after the next term of the Lawrence county Board of Commissioners.

Bedford Shawswick Township Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners Bridget Beem Mary Ryan William Ryam James O'Connell 16Th Street City of George W. House

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Bedford Mail Thomas J. Brooks Fred B. Otis Eorors Otis & Brooks,proprietors Saz Secretary of State David £. Sherrick Preamurer of Nat U. Hill Charles W. Miller Lerk Supreme Court Robert A. Brown Benj. F. Johnson W. 8. Blatchley Fige Supreme Court, Fifth District John H. Gillett Mages Appellate Court R. Roby and Wiley W. J. Henley James R. Black B. W. Comstock W. EB. Robinson Congressional Congress John Lawrence, Orange Martin Counties Charles B. Rogers 10Th Judicial Circuit James Benjamin Wilson Robert G. Miller Fort John 8. Edwards John M. Gainey William H. West James F. Smith Richard Plummer Noble McPheeters Amos W. Scoggan Anselm Wood Shawswice Township Justices of the Peace Fred N. Fletcher Richard BR Spain Oliver McLahlan Cunningham McCain John Owens William H. Campbell John B. Miller Henry Kimball John Castillo D. E. Rodgers Joseph R. Voris Edmund B. Thornton Coleman Duncan S$ Weleghe Rooseyv Monster Reception Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Traders’ Point New Augusta Lod Mason Neidlinger Vincenses Bostock Carnival Company Clarence Duncan New York J. Pierpont Morgan Grover Cleveland Morgan Cleveland Indiana Methodist Conference Bloomington Doddridge R.S. Hyde J. L. Marr Belleville W. F. Russell H H. Allen College Avenue L .E. Dimmitt Eighth St J. T. Beau Circuit Supply Bowling Green C. W. Whitted C. M. Wilson Center Point Allen Kenworthy Clay City C. D. Wilson Cloverdale C. L. Martin Cory W. N. Gaither D. W. Denny Freedom L. N. Jones Gosport J. T. O’haver G. D. Crane Paragon Rev. Lowther Patricksburg C A. Ward Putnamville G. W Bradley Quincy C. W. Woods Solsberry C. S. Racy Spencer M.S. Heavenridge CG. W. Davis Worthington J. W. Culmer Presibert Sans Pleasant Run Ayer Chas. E. Hartman Gibbstown, N.Y J.C. Ayer CO Lowell Boke Stone City Opera House America Aeltonville M. Williams P. m. Tunnelton M. Mitchell P. m. Huron P. m Georgia the Athletic Association Bocus Glee Clubs Athletic Association Alice Johnson Morris Mayer George C Knochs Alfred T McCoy Marion Township James McClelland Phoebe Crawford Bedford Building, Saving & Loan Association North Bedford Mary F Short West Bedford Enoch Patton Alice Scott Pattonville Indian Creek Township Mary Isom Ollie A.son Lovell Hert David Miller Ora Fender Stephen M Isom Elza Craig Joseph Stalling Elizabeth Day Peter Fillion Jessie Paynter Hugh D Kimberlin Sidney Montgomery North Stewart Rariden Sarah E Quigley Ethel Ray Aaron Bass Consideration Jonathan M Dennison John S Bailey Noyes E Strout Alonzo M Henry George W Hamer George A Hamer Agnes Hiseie Curtis A. Gilstrap Flinn Township Lou Ano Fields James N Sears William J Cook Virgil Able Ella Ferguson Lew Ferguson Ella J Ferguson Emily Massey Rosa B. Patterson Perry Township Emma D Jackson Lisker L Adamson Neslie C Adamson Savings & Lioan Association Dora East Bedford Stacey Henderson Sarah Jane Henderson Samuel S Weaver Jobo Ritter North Side Optician Stone City City Frank Heitger Lodge & Ferguson Undertakers East Side Square Bedford, Ind Oliver Mathis Frank North N Street Harvey Voyles District Court of the United States District of Indiana John D. Mitchell Henry H. Braxton Mitchell & Braxton Henry Rixton W. E Clark Minor FP. Pate Ephraim Deckard George W. Deckard Court House Said County Bedford Light, Heat and Power Company Thomas Marks Claume Edward A. Dixon Harley Bratton Old Union Jesse Barton Ferguson Indian Springs Bruce Allen Kansas City E.F Alice Nellie Pitman D. M. Poteter W. E. Boone Silverville Daniel Hackler Doc. Hackler Zelma Cut Price Dry Goods House Ninth Eighth Street N” Street Sixth Street Nineteenth Street Seventeenth Street Washington Avenue Thirteenth Street Bedford and Fayetteville Fourteenth Street Twentieth Street Twenty-first Street Bono and LaFayette Bedford and Bartlettsville Bedford and Logan East Oolitic John M. Guiney Said Henry C. Trueblood George B. Ross Joan M. Gainey Citizens Trust Company of Joseph K. Denson Sarah L. Carlton Boone Leonard Sarah Storm Tate Hiram N Storm J. Hrexson Saab Jacob H. Miller Julia A. Miller Boraff Boraff, Attorneys Joseph R. Benson Citizens Trust Company
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