Drifting into Disease Warned by Medical Ad
An 19th century style warning urges vigilance against gradual health decline from poor digestion. It claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery prevents and cures stomach and liver troubles, with a testimonial from Miss Mary Belle Summerton of San Diego Texas. It also notes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for cleansing the complexion and sweetening the breath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Mary Belle Summerton
San Diego
Duval Co
Texas
Dr. Pierce
Missionary from Canton Speaks on China Faith at First Baptist
Rev R E Chambers formerly of Canton China and now based in Baltimore gave two profitable sermons at First Baptist Church Sunday. He discussed the challenge of explaining Christianity to Chinese listeners and recounted a Chinese convert who faced leprosy but remained steadfast in faith, continuing to teach the gospel to lepers before his death or departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Chambers
First Baptist Church
Chambers
Canton
China
Baltimore
Christ
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad Claim
A druggist pledge refunds if not satisfied after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets which purportedly cure stomach disorders biliousness constipation and headache. Price 25 cents with free samples. Robert Frost of Colorado visits his mother and relatives in this city and is noted as the father of a girl fatally killed by a black man tied to a trail and buried alive, a sensational case from last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hilliott
Robert Frost
Colorado
Louisa Frost
Leatherwood
Chamberlain
W. C. Elliott
Republican ticket hopefuls expand in Indiana race
The Indiana Republican field for state nominations grows with Thomas J. Brooks of Bedford announcing for Attorney General. The list names candidates for Secretary of State James R. Henry and others, noting contiguity may mute booms. Also covers school funding limits, a new north east site for a city school, Home Telephone lines expansion, and East Oolitic’s proposed electrification deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Brooks
Bedford
Otto Kolb
Boonville
John Chancey
Sullivan
Frank B. Posey
Evansville
James R. Henry
Indianapolis
Frank Doran
Laporte
David Sherrick
Noblesville
Frank Martin
Lebanon
E. E. Stoner
Greenfield
Jonce Monahan
Orleans
Amos Stout
Paoli
Nathaniel A. Hill
Bloomington
Jacob Joel
Crawfordsville
W. A. Guthrie
Dupont
John Dyer
Hammond
Nathan Powell
Madison
Charles Heritage
Anderson
Daniel Storms
Lafayette
Walter L. Ball
Muncie
Frank B. Shutts
Aurora
Supreme Court
Robert A. Brown
Franklin
Edward E. Neal
Fassett A. Cotton
Newcastle
Robert ©. Hillis
Logansport
A. B. Thompson
Marion
Jance Mongan
Messrs
Kolb
Henry
Martin
Monahan
Stout
Joel
Brooks
Storms
Shutts
Brown
Neal
Cotton
Hilliss
Indianapolis Press
Owens elected Elwood superintendent after vacancy
The Elwood Call Leader reports Prof. L. D. Owens, former high school principal, was unanimously chosen superintendent after a special meeting of the Board of Education. Owens, from Bedford seven years ago, is praised as an energetic, well liked educator ready to lead. Also noted is Ray Mitchell returning from the Philippines, recounting his service with Troup-K and views on Funston, Aguinaldo, and MacArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Call
Elwood
T. F. Fitzgibbon
Board of Education
Fitzgibbon
L. D.owens
Prof. Owens
Bedford
Ray Mitchell
Williams
Philippines
Troup -K
Vol. Cav
Manila
Meade
Nagisaki
Japan
Chamberlains Pain Balm praised for rapid rheumatism relief
All who use Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism report quick relief from pain. A Troy Ohio resident D N Sinks recounts severe arm and shoulder rheumatism and credits Cham berlain s Pain Balm after doctors recommended it. He says it is the least remedy for muscular rheumatism and has advised many friends. For sale by W C Elliott. J B Wilton arrived in the United States from the West Indies with birds shells curiosities and seeks a candy kitchen and museum site in Bedford Louisville Ky. He was impressed with Bedford and plans a novelty venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
D. N. Sinks
Troy
Ohio
Messrs. Geo. F. Parsons & Co
W. C. Elliott
J. B. Wilton
United States
West India Islands
Louisville
Wilton
Bedford
James Kell
Ninth Street
N. FE
Washington, D. C
Washington
Swift
S.S.S
Earth
Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption
A sales pitch urges readers to avoid exile for lung cures and promotes Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption as a home remedy for coughs colds and lung diseases. It promises immediate relief and astonishing results from persistent use with trial bottles free at Messick and Dodd's and bottles priced 50 cents and 1 dollar, each guaranteed.
Miss Nellie Fatout Arrives to Catalogue City Library
Miss Nellie Fatout of Indianapolis arrived Tuesday morning to complete the cataloguing work at the City Library. Fatout is tasked with finishing the library’s cataloging project and will work on site through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Fatout
Indianapolis
Samuel Simpson of Shawswick Visited Tuesday
Samuel Simpson of Shawswick was here on Tuesday, as noted by local observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Simpson
Shawswick
Millinery Manager Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Marion Rooke of T. M. Thompson at 1658 Milwaukee Ave Chicago reports severe weather left her with a dreadful cold but Chamberlain s Cough Remedy relieved her quickly and she recovered her health. For sale by W C Elliott. The nurses lecture by Dr A J McDonald drew a large audience at Bedford church. next lecture by Dr J B Duncan at MKE church at 8 pm is open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Rooke
T. M. Thompson
Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago
Chamberlain
W. C. Elliott
A.J. McDonald
League
Bedford
J. B. Duncan
M. KE
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad Sparks Local Medicine Push
The ad touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a powerful blood purifier substitute. It claims one dose equals a dollar bottle, priced at 25 cents with free samples at W.C. Elliotts drug store. Martinsville hosts rental property associations and a renter must show last month’s rent to switch landlords. Grocers and a doctors and surgeons association also formed to protect members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W.C. Elliotts
Martinsville
Physicians and Surgeons
Drug Clerk Roy Beddoe Resigns for Bedford Store Purchase
Roy Beddoe resigns from Clapp's drug store and will move to Bedford this week after purchasing an interest in a local drug store. KE. R. Ray and companion C. M. Hocker from Kentucky visited Bloomington on Monday to attend Indiana University events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Beddoe
Clapp
Bedford
Washington Democrat
KE. R. Ray
Bloomington
Indiana University
C. M. Hocker
Kentucky
West Baden and French Lick as the new Ostend for gamblers
The piece notes West Baden Indiana and nearby French Lick as evolving gambling hubs drawing Tammany and Wall Street figures. It describes casino growth, the water’s lure, and the social drift of gamblers and brokers, with Chicago and New York figures cited. It also mentions horse traders shaping horses for auctions to realize higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Baden
Ind
Louisville, New Albany & Chicago
Hoosier State
French Lick
Ostend
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Chesapeake Beach
New York
Chicago
State Street
Victor Smith
New York Press
Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve Sell Well
Hartfort Connecticut man J W Sullivan once suffered two years from leg inflammation and blood poisoning after a rusty wire scratch. He credits one bottle of Electric Bitters and 14 boxes of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with restoring his leg. The remedy is advertised for eruptions eczema tetter salt rheum sores and blood disorders with a satisfaction guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sullivan
Hartfort
Conn
Earth
Messick & Dodd
Indiana Fertilizer Law Adopted by Legislature
The Legislature amended the fertilizer law making Indiana one of the simplest and most equitable. Manufacturers must register goods with minimum ingredient guarantees and labels signed by the State Chemist must be attached to all packages and samples. Bulk sales require tag delivery with each 200 pounds. Penalties include fines up to 50 dollars for sellers and 50 to 100 dollars for offenses. inspectors will sample and test labeled goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
H. A. Huston
Pension increase granted for Jeptha Knight Jr widow
J L Dillman secured a pension rise from 16 to 24 dollars a month for Jeptha D Knight Jr who has died since the application. The widow will receive about 90 dollars back pay covering the period from application to the death date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Dillman
Jeptha D. Knight, Jr
Mr. Knight
Food Changed To Poison And Pills Promote Health
A mixture of old and scattered notes reports on poisons in food and a patent remedy, King’s New Life Pills, claimed to flush toxins from bowels and treat constipation biliousness headaches fevers and liver kidney and bowel troubles. Mentions William Posey planning a steamboat on White River from Mt Carmel Illinois to Shoals and historic limits of navigation due to Hindostan Falls. Also notes a new telephone line from Scipio to Reddington expanding the Seymour system and praising independent lines for patron benefits and toll-free use in several counties. Mentions a lengthy game law requiring written permits to hunt on private lands and urges farmers to withhold permits to protect property rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Posey
Petersburg
Frank B. Posey
White River
Mt. Carmel
Ill
Washington Democrat
Scipio
Reddington
Seymour
North Vernon
Independent Telephone
Seymour Democrat
Heltonville
Local residents and events noted in city column
John Allen of Heltonville and El Veach of Avoca visited the city on Tuesday. Miss Sadie Batterton begins work at Mary McLaughlan's millinery. Effie Fullen moves to Paoli home with Mrs. Florence Wells. Shirlie Snyder visits sister Mrs. Tirey. Mrs. Lora Cather and son Clarence visit from Springville. Second Baptist rally netted 63.50 for church funds. Robert Frost visits Bedford relatives then heads to Limon, Colorado. Mrs. Frost to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Marriages: George E B Graham to Grace Knight at Ft Ritner. Local notices on marriages, travel, local business plans, and a major eggs shipment to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Frost
Bedford
Limon
Colorado
Mrs. Frost
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Ft. Ritner
George EB. Graham
Grace Knight
F. M. Dixon
Widow Of Albert Cass Wins $2000 Damages In Quarry Accident
A Blooming-ton jury awarded $2000 to the widow and child of Albert Cass in a case brought by John D. Morgan as administrator of Cass’s estate against Consolidated Stone Company. The two day trial over a Dark Hollow quarry derrick accident near Lawrence county resulted in a $2000 verdict after initial wide-ranging damage bids, with potential appeal expected by the defendant. Also notes on Hon. Chas. B. Rogers of Shoals, a consul appointment, and a report of Uncle Harrison Melton’s improving health, plus Bedford High School football photos featuring Captain Judah and teammates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
John D. Morgan
Albert Cass
Consolidated Stone Company
Dark Hollow
Lawrence County
Cass
Chas. B. Rogers
Shoals
Rogers
Martin County
Zanzibar
Africa
Rogerss
Testimonial for Chamberlain Cough Remedy from England
Mr William Savory of Warrington England praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for bronchitis It claims the product saved his wife's life after six years of illness bedridden Most likely sold by W C Elliott and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
William Savory
Warrington
England
W. C. Elliott
Lead ore samples found near Free Town farm
The Cummins farm one mile and a quarter east of Free Town yielded lead ore after William Cummins moved there two years ago from S. L. B. Moore. The ore was sent to the State Geologist and pronounced genuine. Tourists visit the site while the question of commercial viability remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cummins
Freetown
Cummins
S. L. B. Moore
Freetown Press
Constitution Upheld in Nicholson Law License Case
The Supreme Court affirms the two year remonstrance rule under the Nicholson law as constitutional. Albert P. Wilcox was denied a license in Hebron Porter County after a prior remonstrance, with the court ruling no license could be granted within two years of a Nicholson remonstrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Albert P. Wilcox
Hebron
Porter County
Wilcox
Monks
Board of Commissioners
Buckien’s Arnica Salve Adverts Skin Relief
An early promotional notice touts Buckien’s Arnica Salve as a cure for itching eczema and skin sores. It claims the salve heals raw sores, reduces inflammation, and leaves no scar, priced at 25 cents and sold by Messick & Dodd’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckien
Messick & Dodd’s
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Bradfield Regulator CO
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Home Telephone Company
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Jasper
Sellersburg
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New Albany Tribune
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Persimmon
Power & Street R.R. Co
Hast Oolitic Town Company
Oolitic News
B. F. Karl
Mt. Olive
Elwood Schools
Joe Heitger
Joseph D. Heitger
Decatur County
Greensburg Limestone Co
Harris City
Greensburg Review
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
State Board of Education
Royal Baking Powder
Royal Baking Powder CO
William Street
John Allen
el Veach
Avoca
City
David Mayo
Estella Stotts
F. Lange
Virgo Boone
Owensburg
William James
Marlin Poindexter
Topeka, Kan
Ale Hatfield
Cora Stipp
N. C. Hinsdale
Danville
Sadie Batterton
Mary ‘McLaughlan
Effie Fullen
Florence Wells
Harlan Murphy
17Th Street
K Streets
R. T. Davis
Fayetteville
Elza Smith
Shirlie Snyder
Greencastle
John Tirey
South S Street
Lora Cather
Clarence
Springville
James Cather
West 17Th Street
Second Baptist Church
G. W. Teeters
James Holsapple
Campbellsburg
D. Holsapple
O. BE. May
Bartlettsville
Mr. Hatfield
Jasper Cain
H.S. Cummings
Thomas Miller
Spice Valley Township
Arthur Jordan Co
Boston
Mass
Mitchell
Minnie Ferguson
Lawrence
Homer Ferguson
Reed’s Station
Unkel
Schmutte
J St
Harrison Melton
Mr. Melton
Walters
Bedford High School
Guthrie
Runnels
Bailey
Thornton
McPheeters
Heiger
Murphy
Torphy
Boyd
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Iseminger
Owen
Crooke
Judah
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