Local ticket candidates listed for state and county offices
A lengthy list of candidates for vice president to coroner including ADLAS E STEVESON JOAN W KERN JOUN LAWLER ADAM HEIMBERGER JOHN W MINOR JEROME HERFF DRUMMOND HENRY G YERGAN CHARLES A GREATHOUSE EDWARD HORUFF GEORGE L REINHARDT J W ADATR ROBERT W MIERA ORION B HARRIS JOHN A RIDDLE CYRUS E DAVIS JOSEPH MOss A F WILSON ANDREW J O DONALD ANDREW BUCHER JOHN D HASEMAN PETER OLIPHANT WILLIAM HERRINGTON HENRY FLORY JAMES DIXON BASIL DISHION FRANK SKINNER MONT FOSTER BRACE PEARSON DAVID KIDD GEORGE SPARKS CLIFTON DIXON
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. P. Drummond
Marshall County
Supreme Court
Henry G. Yergan
Henry County
Charles A. Greathouse
Posey County
Chief Bureau of Statistics
Edward Horuff
Jefferson County
Egeorge L. Reinhardt
Monroe County
J. W. Adatr
Whitley County
Democratic Speaking Event Dates and Candidate List
Democratic speakers including Hon. Cyrus E Davis will attend all county office candidate appearances. The event promises a broad slate of Democratic candidates for representative and county offices with speeches at each session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus E Davis
Evening lecture tour schedule for multiple towns
Calvertville Newark Cincinnati Owensburg Scotland Newberry Marco Lyons Linton Jasonville Worthington host daily talks from October 1 to October 6 with sessions at 1 30 p m and 7 p m in each location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvertville
Newark
Cincinnati
Owensburg
Scotland
Newberry
Marco
Lyons
Public meeting schedule listing times and places
Hon. Seymour Riddle of Cincinnati announces meetings on September 8 at 2 30 p m in Cincinnati. Lyons hosts September 10 at 7 p m. Lincoln school house holds September 12 at 7 p m. Switz City has September 7 at 7 p m. Linton hosts September 19 at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Lyons
Lincoln School House
Switz City
Linton
Political rallies and labor day coverage across towns
The notice lists campaign events for Hon. R W Miers and Hon. John A Riddle across Bloomfield Cincinnati Koleen Lyons Linton Jasonville Worthington and Stafford School House with dates from Sept 18 to Oct 18. It also notes Labor Day observance drawing crowds and a tour including Chicago Cumberland and West Virginia. MICHAEL GAnvin of Toledo is removed from his post for law violations amid political maneuvering by Hanna and McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Miers
Congress
Cincinnati
Koleen
Newberry
Lyons
Linton
Jasonville
Worthington
Michael Ganvin
Toledo, Ohio
Hanna
McKinley
Bryan on Labor Day and wage fairness speech analysis
Mr. Bryan recalls laborers deserve their hire and urges workers to seek fair shares of profits. He criticizes Republican push for free silver to fund campaigns and notes Western anti imperialism sentiment. He suggests Republicans will pivot to the main issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Democrats Uncover Republican Plot Over Racial Labor Transport
The piece accuses Republicans of plans to move Black workers into Kentucky and West Virginia to work on railroads. It notes Judge W C Duncan’s past affiliations and hints at political maneuvering surrounding Bryan, suggesting Duncan would abandon Bryan to keep his Indiana Agricultural Statistician post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
West Virginia
Hanna
Indianapolis Journal
W. C. Duncan
Columbus
Bryan
Republicans Mlling List Campaign Literature Accusation
The piece alleges Republicans compile railroad employee lists via Railway Commissioner Kaylor for campaign mailings. It cites Imperialistic policy as boosting McKinleyism with 2749 new offices and $5.368 million in salary increases, per U S Senate Document 453, plus one year appropriations over $768 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Committee
Kaylor
U. S. Senate
Imperialism Costs and Political Fears Highlighted
A New York Herald writer warns that Bryan's election could reshape the U S Supreme Court and fears a plague could wipe out the nine justices. The piece questions costs of Philippines, withdrawal plans in China, and alleged political deception to voters. Letters from soldiers in the Philippines claim officers forbid truthful communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Bryan
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Republicans dodge joint debate proposal among candidates
The Republicans declined a Democratic plan for a joint debate featuring Overstreet, Burke, Durbin, and Kern. Secretary Hawkins proposes pitting Democratic hopefuls for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and congress against their Republican rivals, with Benj. F. Shirley debating Gov. Mount. The offer tests the party's confidence in its arguments and debaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overstreet
Frank Burke
Col. Durbin
John W. Kern
Hawkins
Democratic Committee
Congress
Benj. F. Shirley
Gov. Mount
Democratic expansion debate contrasts consent with imperialism
The speaker argues the Democratic Party supports expansion only with the consent of new territories and rejects McKinley’s imperial reach across the ocean. They condemn war and annexation as trampling independence, self government, and America’s standing as a champion of freedom.
Expansion by force contradicts republican ideals and liberty
The speech argues against imperial expansion and forced governance of other nations. It contrasts Jefferson’s view that all are meant to be free with the idea of subjugation under tribute. It condemns missionary excuses for coercion and asserts the Republic was founded on consent of the governed and peaceful gospel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
McKinley
Africa
Union
England
Friends of Freedom
Thomas Jefferson
Trusts and relief under McKinley versus Bryan
The piece argues that Republicans favor trusts due to campaign funding and ties to leaders, citing McKinley and Hanna. It claims past three and a half years saw growth in trusts with no relief proposed. It urges voters to back W J Bryan, portraying him as an opponent of trusts and monopolies and the only candidate offering relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
McKinley
Congress
Hanna
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Menon Route Offers $2 Chicago Excursion Sept 8 1900
On Saturday September 8 1900 the Menon Route sells special excursion tickets from B. and B. division points at 2.00 round trip. Valid Saturday only on regular trains to Bedford, then transfer to a Chicago bound excursion, arriving 6:00 a.m. Sunday. Tickets good only on main line special trains leaving Chicago 11:00 p.m. Sunday September 9, with Bedford connection to Bedford Monday morning, 7:30 a.m., home by forenoon. Likely last cheap Chicago excursion of the season. J M Brandon Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Chicago
America
J. M. Brandon
Community Notes From Linton and Surrounding Areas
Lee Crance attended the reunion at Linton Thursday. John P. Sage returned from a trip to Pennsylvania. Master Beny Snyder spent part of Sunday with Harry Bridwell. Lon Snyder and family visited Mrs. Mary Crance. Miss Lowder of Bloomfield called on Lola Newsom Tuesday evening. James Rampley visited from Sandborn for Sunday with local friends. George Canada and wife from near Elliston visited his sister in Lixon. J. N. Hatfield and wife of Lyons spent Sunday with Mrs. Hatfield's brother T. E. Bridwell and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Crance
Linton
John P. Sage
Pennsylvania
Master Beny Snyder
Harry Bridwell
Lon Snyder
Mary Crance
Miss Lowder
Bloomfield
Lola Newsom
James Rampley
Sandborn
George Canada
Elliston
Lixon
J. N. Hatfield
Lyons
Mount Nebo Localities Report From Mt Nebo
Mount Nebo notes report on Bloomfield visit by Robert Scamp and current work by Bert Hasler for Walter Courtney. Everett Baily suffered a bad accident Sunday night. Wm Ledgerwood attended a Saturday meeting. Charles Cochran now able to drive. Mrs Jim Thoms funeral drew large crowd. Local youths attended baptisms and Brother Taylor gave farewell sermon. George Baker and sister attended Mt Nebo meeting. some brothers worked on roads near the church last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Scamp
Bloomfield
Bert Hasler
Walter Courtney
Everett Baily
Wm. Ledgerwood
Charles Cochran
Jim Thoms
Brother Taylor
George Baker
Mt. Nebo
Local Social Notes From McVille Area
Miligan Hudson is very poorly at this writing. Dr. Hacker of Dolan was in McVille Wednesday. Samuel Sample was at Spencer Saturday on business. Frank Henry came home from Bean Blossom Saturday. Mrs Skaggs went to Elletts ville Friday to nurse a sick daughter. Dave Cox James Burks and Ed Burks were at Spencer Saturday on business. Grandma Pugh of Knox county is guest of Mrs Lou Pugh for a few days. David Porter and lady were visiting Mr Porters sister Mrs Van Devender Sunday. Mrs James Burks and daughters Mertie and Della were guests of Mrs Gwin Friday. Mr Dilleys folke and Mr and Mrs Britton were guests of John McHaley and wife Saturday. Andie C Maners passed through here Saturday going to the Dyer school house where he has a singing class of twenty four pupils. Nanie Gwin Mary and Alice Pugh returned to Bloomington Saturday. They have been with home folks for two weeks vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miligan Hudson
Dr. Hacker
Dolan
McVille
Samuel Sample
Spencer
Frank Henry
Bean Blossom
Mrs. Skaggs
Ellettsville
Dave Cox
James Burks
Ed Burks
Grandma Pugh
Knox County
Lou Pugh
David Porter
Mr Porter
van Devender
Mertie
Della
Gwin
Dilley
Folke
Britton
John McHaley
Andie C. Maners
Dyer School
Nanie Gwin
Mary
Alice Pugh
Bloomington
Local Social and School Notes From Freeman Adel and Worthington
Residents traveled to nearby towns for visits and business while a church social raised 17 dollars for the M E Sunday school. Township graduation featured eight graduates with Ada Casner presenting American women and Cheater Dilley delivering Practice Talent. remarks praised Ada's clear delivery and Dilley’s strong content with room for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Young
Ada Casner
Misa Ada
Cheater Dilley
Oration Contest Recap with Notable Speakers
The piece records several students presenting orations on topics like Perrogative of Man Thought and Speech and Labor. Notable speakers include Mr Bent Moreland Miss Orda Crow and Mr Howard Coley with varied delivery. The event ends with diplomas presented by trustee W W Weaver and closing prayer by Mr Foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bent Moreland
Mr. Moreland
Peter Corneling
Ivan Hoke
Orda Crow
Brown
Bloomfield
Holtsclaw
Solaberry
W. W. Weaver
Foreman
Local visits and travels noted in area assignments
W G Martindale made a flying trip to Newberry Saturday. T Inman and wife visited John Ferguson and wives this week. Imma Dickey visited her sister Mrs Lloyd Wright Tuesday. J W Garrett and wife visited relatives near Scotland Sunday. Charles Corbin from Kentucky Ridge was in Deans Wednesday. Clem Gainey working in Pleasant Valley nursery this week. Mrs James Inman from near Koreen was in this place Friday. Joe Porter and family from Owensburg passed through Sunday. S L Martindale, visiting his uncle in Wisconsin, returned home Monday. John Miller and wife of near Bloomfield visited relatives here Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.G. Martindale
Newberry
T. Inman
John Ferguson
Imma Dickey
Lloyd Wright
J. W. Garrett
Scotland
Charles Corbin
Kentucky Ridge
Deans
Clem Gainey
Pleasant Valley Nursery
James Inman
Koreen
Joe Porter
Owensburg
S. L. Martindale
Wisconsin
John Miller
Near Bloomfield
Rev Duckworth and Visitors Share Local Gathering
Rev Duckworth was again in our midst. Charley Sims returns from Illinois. J Smith and family visited at Mr Workman’s. Harley Workman of Bloomfield attended church. Mr and Mrs Jerry Killinger visited at Pete Killinger’s. David Sharp and wife called on Milford Greene. Jim Levingston and Mary Strickland called on Tona Osburn. Pearl Smith of Union Valley visited her sister here. Maude Pickard hosted Juis Owen and others from Highland. Emma Sims and Cora and Sam Sparks attended the Union Valley ice cream social. Rosa and Sam Axe from Coal City visiting. Ice cream social at Tulip church on Saturday night September 15 for minister’s benefit. Next Sunday night Rev Flory will preach his farewell sermon here. He has labored long for the community’s betterment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Sims
Illinois
Joe Smith
Mr. Workman
Harley Workman
Bloomfield
Jerry Killinger
Pete Killinger
David Sharp
Milford Greene
Jim Levingston
Mary Strickland
Tona Osburn
Pearl Smith
Union Valley
Juis Owen
Highland
Maude Pickard
Emma Sims
Cora
Sam Sparks
Miss Smith
Rosa
Sam Axe
Coal City
Tulip Church
Flory
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief
Advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for eruptions skin ulcers boils felons corns warts cuts burns and chapped hands. Claims best pile cure on earth and pain relief. Priced at 25 cents a box with a cure guaranteed. Sold by J. B. Ntalcup druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. B. Ntalcup
Corn Cutting in at Hand and Crops Rising
Report notes corn cutting progress and a good crop yield aided by rain more than plowing. Ezra Freeman has moved in with Mr. Hale after Mrs. Hale's death. Remains of grandma Holder from Cincinnati passed through on Monday. Peaches and tomatoes are ripe and plentiful. God has given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Freeman
Mr. Hale
Hale
Grandma Holder
Cincinnati
Infant son of Mr Alaud laid to rest
A brief obituary notes the infant son of Mr Alaud and Mrs Garcie Lutz, mourned by their family. The piece offers religious reflections on life and death and expresses sympathy for the bereaved parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyvard & Brown
Mr. Alaud
Garcie Lutz
Neighborhood Visits And Church Lawn Festival Noted
Isa Owen of Bicknell visits neighbors. Mrs Andy Workman visits her mother on Monday. May Squire of Worthington guests Donna Neidigh. Mr. and Mrs. D B Neidigh attend a reunion in Linton Thursday. Mrs Geo Hunter visits her daughter Ida Louis. A lawn festival at Shiloh church Saturday night Sept 15 invites all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isa Owen
Bicknell
Andy Workman
May Squire
Worthington
Donna Neidigh
D. B. Neidigh
Linton
Shiloh Church
Community Notes From Wright Township And Nearby Areas
Miss Cora Voss visited her uncle in Wright township while William Beastey and wife stayed with relatives. Mrs. Swango spent days with her daughter Louella Heston. Rev. Nathan Clark and wife visited B. F. Smith family Sunday. Ed McKinnon moved back from Coal City. James Martindale of Highland township visited cousin Willie Smith. Soldiers’ reunion at Linton drew attendees from our area. John Heston and wife returned from Kansas after three months away. Mt. Vernon church attendance fell tied to Mrs. Arm Priester funeral. A young man sought 21 years of board. Jerry Bender’s recovery is hoped for. Lincoln Bryan club organized with 26 members. next meeting Sept 8. Jackson Township Democrats form Bryan Club at Owensburg Aug 30. Frank A. Bridwell presiding, S. W. Jarvis secretary, Oscar Fields speaks on party realignment. Martin Ashcraft elected president. W. S. Dye vice president. Frank A. Bridwell secretary. Forest Swango treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beastey
Swango
Louella Heston
Nathan Clark
B. F. Smith
Ed McKinnon
Coal City
James Martindale
Highland Township
Willie Smith
Linton
Jerry
Lincoln Bryan Club
Jackson Township
Opera House
Owensburg
Frank A. Bridwell
Dye
W. Jarvia
Judge Moffett
J. W. Jarvis
Oscar Fields
Fields
William McKinley
Bryan and Freedom
Mr. Fields
Martin Ashcraft
W. 8. Dye
Forest Swango Treasury
Hugh A. Owen Letter Highlights Civil War Era Reflections
Hugh A. Owen of Highland township, son of Armstead Owen, a Greene county Republican figure, writes to A. L. Milam of Worthington. Milam enables publication of part of the letter. Owen served as color sergeant of the First Illinois infantry in the war against Spain and helped carry the American flag into Santiago before resigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh A. Owen
Armstead Owen
Highland Township
Plumpness Advice and Cod Liver Oil Promotion
Public notice-style text urges readers to avoid thinness as winter approaches and endorse Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as nourishing aid. It emphasizes safety, digestion, and stronger health for man woman and child, from Scott & Rowne chemists in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Rowne
Principal for May Wond School in Chicago
Letter discusses career moves including teaching at the Normal Institute and then at New Mexico Normal School in Silver City as natural science instructor for a ten month term at six dollars a day. Mentions political opinions on Bryan, trusts, and support for Democratic heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal Institute
New Mexico Normal School
Silver City
Col. Bryan
Kansas City
Towne
Tedy
Teddy
Hobson
Miles
Schley
Dewey
Wheeler
Lawton
Princile
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the Bloomfield Democrat
J. J. Barron
Frank J. Barron
Loval
Bloomfield Todiana
National
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Adlas E. Steveson
Joan W. Kern
Marion County
Joun Cc, Lawler
Washington County
Adam Heimberger
Floyd County
John W. Minor
Jerome Herff
Miama County
Robert W. Miera
Judicial Ticket
Orion B, Harris
Sullivan County
John A. Riddle
Greene County
Cyrus E. Davis
Joseph
A. F. Wilson
Assensor
Andrew J. O' Donald
Andrew Bucher
Comanastoner
John D. Haseman
Peter Oliphant
Agaeasor
William Herrington
Henry Flory
Justices of the Peace
James Dixon
Basil Dishion
Frank Skinner
Mont Foster
Brace Pearson
David Kidd
George Sparks
Clifton Dixon
Seymour Riddle
Stafford School House
Con. Bryan
Cumberland
Robinson
Kessie
China
Germany
Russia
Japan
Philippines
Dixon
Mount Nebo
A. J. Sims
Freeman
el Gibbons
G. W. Marshall
Mr. Brown
Ira
Adel
Mr. Carpenter
Ely Miller
G. W. Nash and Son
Delia McIntosh
H. H. McHaley
McVitie
M. E
Doans
Rev. Duckworth
Hobbieville
Little Shiloh
Smith Township
Cora Voss
Wright Township
Democrats
Santa Fe
N. M
Pearl Street
New York
Maywond School
A.L. Milam
Worthington, MD
Enos
Gadoerry
Greene Circuit Court
Indiana
Joseph W. Yakby
State of Indiana
Greene Circuit
Lizae Lashore
John Lashore
Henry W. Moors
Filea
State of
Sita
Matthias J. Wirt
Margaret J. Wirt
Cavins & Henderson
Margaret J
Arid Court
Cense
Board of Commissioners
Owenaburg
Main Street
Drutsk
Joseph A. Porter
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