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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1901
Page
4
An 19th century patent medicine ad touts Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil as a cure for piles, burns, inflamed breasts, salt rheum, chapped hands, fevers blisters, corns, bunions, and insect bites. It promises immediate relief and offers three sizes priced 25 cents, 50 cents, and two dollars, mailed prepaid from New York.
Fire in Danville injures the business district with losses around 50900, insurance half. Rockport Democrats and Republicans fuse on a city ticket to curb negro voter influence. Funston debates governor bid if not promoted. various political updates across Indiana and national diplomacy unfold as incidents and elections reshape the region.
The most beautiful thing in the world is the baby full of joy yet in pain. The child is starved for fat and on weeks of inadequate food. An advertisement urges Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as the fat that can save her, offering free samples from Scott & Bowne.
Reports of dead cows fish and offal in the river above the pump house reached town recently. Residents call for a filter and a patrol boat to clear the river of the filth and protect the waterway.
In Jay county an obituary honors a woman who married three times starting as Partridge. Her husbands were Robbins Sparrow and Quayle. The family includes two young Robins, one Sparrow, and two little Quayles, and the pun about a bird is noted.
In Bedford a horse and buggy owned by Mrs. Margaret Short were stolen from in front of the M E church during the holidays last winter. A mare left at a Newberry stable was identified as the stolen animal by Geo M Selby after a test ride. The buggy was sold or discarded between Bedford and Newberry and may never be recovered. Also, Marion Township schools in Lawrence County held end of term events at Mitchell with contests, a $5 gold prize for best declamation won by a local youth, and a large noon feast. Orange county teachers attended and were pleased.
A Washington man takes a Moremanship in Southern Indiana shops while workers return from illness and a Monon tie switch is dismantled near Bedford. Reports claim Southern Railway may not acquire Monon, with discussions of line shifts to North Vernon and freight reroutes via Spencer.
Hillettsville to take on passengers for points south of Bloomington. No 6 will stop at Ellettsville Stinesville Quincy Bainbridge and Romney to discharge passengers from points south of Bloomington. Nos 5 and 6 will stop Sundays at Romney Bainbridge Quincy Stinesville and Hulettsville. Local freight Nos 41 42 will not carry passengers between Bedford and Bloomington. Linton had another big payroll yesterday totaling about 25 000 with about 18 000 in cash paid out.
Rail line offers special fares for Indiana events including Travelers Protective Association in Vincennes April 27 1901 one fare round trip with sale April 26 27 and return by April 28 plus one cent per mile for Grand Army of the Republic decampment in Logansport May 15 16 with sale May 13 14 15 and return by May 18 and one and one third fare round trip for Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Indianapolis May 29 26 with sale May 27 28 and return by May 30 plus a round trip fare to Knights Templar Grand Commandry event in Muncie April 16 14 sale dates April 16 and 14 return by April 16 1901.
In the Hendricks county area on March 8th 1901 Henry Wray farmer and Miss Lillie Mark daughter of Mr and Mrs William Mark of Bedford were married. Other local items include visits from Mrs George Whitehead Mrs Ed Peed Miss Hettie Wray and Aunt Retta Kindred Aunt Harriet Lytton. A line of farming tools was added by a local merchant and baptisms planned for April.
Visiting in town are Jesse and Hugh. Henry Woolery and Mrs. D. A. Lee with two children. Mrs. C. W. Boyles and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Dixon with children near Bono. H. H. Chess of Leesville in Needmore. Dr. S. W. Smith of Leesville. various residents from Tunnelton Bedford and Mt. Carmel noted with travel and visits. Upcoming Pan-American Buffalo Line service and Southern Indiana Railway ticket offers to fairs and missionary meetings included.
Thos H. Taylor plans an expansion to his residence on North H Street. Construction details appear forthcoming as the local project advances.
Rail fare notices list Monon round trip tickets at special rates for April and May events across Indiana and neighboring states. Dates cover Seventh Day Adventists, Knights Templar, Eastern Star, TPA Indiana, Wo mens Presbyterian missions, Sons of American Revolution, Indiana Union of Literary Clubs, Catholic Knights, and more with limited sale windows and return deadlines. D. M. Brown and H. P. Rapley signoffs noted alongside.
A compilation of dates and places for several national and regional gatherings including Imperial Council Shrine in Kansas City Louisville Knights Templar triennial in Louisville and Richmond Travelers Protective Association in Richmond Indiana and Epworth League in San Francisco with notes to contact Southern Indiana Railway Agents for rates and schedules.
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