Sanford Strong Voice in County History Remembered
Longtime county figure and prominent Democrat Pierce Sanford family ties traced from Virginia to Kentucky and Indiana. Century of public service marked by leadership in politics, farming, and local newspapers. death ends a life shaped by community growth and resilience.
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Mr. Sanford
America
England
Orange County
Virginia
Hamlet Sanford
Pierce Sanford
Commonwealth
Mason County
Kentucky
Eliza
Lucinda
Ann Clark
Lucretia
Elijah Robinson
Pierce
William
Reuben
William Major
Jobo C
Tabithe
William Small
Mary J
Joynson Allen
Allen
Small
Hamlet Robinson
Harrison Township
Hamlet Allen
City
Susie
Loogootee
Janie
Josephine Senford
Missouri
Yars
William Sanford
Kent
Drew Jackson
Indiana
Prohibition Debate Highlights State and Local Options
The article covers a Madison discussion between Senator Mattingly and McWhirter on state versus local prohibition. It cites witnesses like J. W. Beasley and C. W. Trickett and notes Maine Kansas and Georgia as examples. Arguments favor high license or outright prohibition to curb saloons and social ills.
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Lars
Indianas
New York
Maine
North Dakota
Kansas
United States
J.W. Beasley
Indiana
Inopér
Proson
Nicholson
India
State
Legislaa the Splendid
Pearson
Cumberland County
Portland
C. W. Trickett
Kansas City
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Southland
Chicago
New Hampshire
Nebraska
Mattingly
Mr. McWhirter
McWhirter
Eldo
Revered Mason and Christian Leader Remembered in Obituary
The obituary recalls Lu and Lagretia as sisters and notes Sanford baptized April 23, 1843 by Rev. Stansil. He helped build the church, served as Sunday school superintendent and Bible instructor, and was a devoted husband and father. A Mason for years, he helped found the York Lodge and served as Worshipful Master. In later years he withdrew from active Masonry, leaving valuable Free Masonry books to his family.
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Lagretia
Sanford
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Order of Masons
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County Commissioners Allowances And Road Fund Items List
A detailed financial itemization lists commissioners allowances, gravel road work, and public advertising expenditures. Names like Amos Musselman, J. W. Whitlock, George Faith, M. Welson, and W. P. Walters appear among entries for road repairs, road district accounts, and enumeration costs, with various small payments recorded.
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Boonee
Madison Township
Amos Musselman
Solbo
Grant Faith
Wes
Wilson
Vege Ees
Barpett
Iscessee
M. Welson
Walters Sense
Perry Singleton
M. C. Pettie
John O. Perking
John Trosper
Peter Trosper
Homer Warren
J. Moore & Co
James A. Swick
Geo. H. Willams
P. M. Laughlin
James Allison
Gee Hughey
Lester Lee
Cusses
Harvey Nolly
Benjamin Hoffar
George Gillilat
Frank Miller
A. P. Summers
Parks Campbell
James Sinclair
T. G. Rodifer Ju
Swords Bros
BOS
George Harmon
D.abraham
Oscar Bennett
Geo
W. Critchlow
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The
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Gazette & Herald
C. H. Brown
Washington
L. Stuckey
Wesle
Jesse Godwin
Reeve
John M. Smith
Harrison
Smith
Barr
J. W. Kennedy
Hiram Sime
van Buren
William Sims
Madison
Arthur Dillon
Himere
Charles Banta
Breele
A. L
Aikman Road
W. P. Walters
Wilson Road
T W. P. Walters
Jones Road
Gypsies Cause Uproar and Farm Theft Near Town
A band of gypsies passed through the city Wednesday morning provoking disgust. They camped near Gilliatt’s home Tuesday night and raided his corn field, trampling crops while horses fed. The gang paid for damages after the owner reported the theft. A child among the group was seriously ill. officials ordered the party to leave town.
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Marshal Corning
Hibernians Hold Grand Party At Parochial School Hall
A Montgomery division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians hosted a well attended entertainment at the parochial school hall Tuesday night. The event featured a lively audience, extensive dancing, and a forthcoming initiation in October with State President Kelly of Richmond expected to attend. Washington division members and others were present.
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Montgomery
of Hibernians
Organisation Pare Princes of Entetainers
Kelly
Richmond
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