A Winning Ticket in Republican City Primary
A light vote selected party nominees across wards. In First Ward Thom as Erwin led with 94 votes and will likely win the Council seat, while Alvariar Darnell and John W. Massey trailed. Second Ward August Unkel won 118 votes to Charles S. Reid 49, suggesting re election. Third Ward John M. Johnson faced no opposition yet earned 30 votes and is effectively secure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvariar Darnell
Thomas Erwin
John W. Massey
Erwin
August Unkel
Charles S. Reid
Unkel
John M. Johnson
Johnson
No Right To Ugliness Patented Beauty Claim
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for a run-down invalid, promising improved health, nerves, eyes and skin. It claims constipation kidney trouble and impure blood cause pimples and blotches and says the tonic will purify blood and make a good-looking woman, priced at 50 cents at Messick and Dodd Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messick & Dodd Drug Store
Calvin Booyles Responds To Bedford Democrat Debate
CaLVIN BOOYLES writes from Ind Fr Mt Ritner and denounces a Democratic reply to his facts about the Democratic convention. He proclaims he never traded whiskey for votes and says his shift from whiskey politics to the Republican party strengthens his stance for expansion protection and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Democrat
Democratic Party
Ft Ritner
Republican Party
Calvin Booyles
Chamberlain's Remedy Praised For Colic Cholera Diarrhoea
In almost every neighborhood there is someone whose life has been saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy or cured of chronic diarrhoea by its use. Such persons tell of it hoping to help others. For sale at Elliott's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Elliott’s
Fire at Limestone causes uninsured and insured losses
A fire at Willis D. Williams' Limestone saloon occurred at about 2 30 a m on Monday from unknown arsonists. Losses totaled around 700 including saloon contents with insurance. nearby buildings including Mrs Menaugh's occupied by Williams, Vint Georges drug store, Rome Johnson's building, Charles Berlins barber shop, and Marcus Spauldings furniture store suffered varying insurance coverage and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis D. Williams
Limestone
Bever
Williams
Mrs. Menaugh
George
Charles Berlin
Marcus Spaulding
Rome Johnsor
Lifesaving Recovery Prompts Praise for Dr King’s New Discovery
Hannibal Missouri resident J B Lilly recounts a terrifying battle with typhoid fever and pneumonia. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief and full recovery after failing to improve with other remedies. The medicine, advertised as a cure for throat and lung ailments, is sold in 50 cent and one dollar sizes with trial bottles free at Messie and Dodd Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BE. Lilly
Hannibal
Messie. & Dodd Drug Store
Democratic Primary at Heltonville Election Results
In Heltonville on Saturday the Democratic primary produced results for Trustee Robert E. Bertin 120 and William E. Henderson 125 with Henderson winning by 5. For Assessor Dodds 530 led over Clark Kerby 64. Advisory Board saw Lively 220 over Branaman 214 and Kimrel 219. factions Mtia and Ellison contested. Lively’s bloc claimed victory amid charges of cross township voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heltonville
Robert E. ‘‘Ertin
William E. Henderron
Henderson
Jona
Dodds
Jas. J. Clark
Elmer C. Cummings
Wiliam H. Clark
John M. Kerby
Kerby
Abe Kim Rel
Andy Lively
Joh P. Branaman
Lively
M:tia
Ellison
Iiilisor
Fiinn
Marshall
Polk Township
Monroe
Martin
Remarkable Core of Rheumatism in West Virginia
A West Virginia reader reports a severe rheumatic attack that confined his wife to bed for over a month. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, she recovered enough to walk without help the next morning and has not had another attack. Sold at Elliott's Drug Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenna
Jackson Co
W. Va
Lodges in Tqd ford See Growth Across Secret Orders
Secret orders in the town report strong activity. L E Fine joins the Sons of Veterans, Red Men attract many new applicants, and several lodges revive with fresh members. Acton Camp S V of H prepares for the State Encampment at Elwood. Modern Woodmen promotes membership with cheap insurance, Odd Fellows prosper, K of P hold a good meeting, and Palestine Lodge strengthens weekly. James Lester resigns as CCOF secretary and plans to move to Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.E. Fine
The
Sons of Veterans
Red Meat Oolitie
Acton Camp S
V. of
Elwod
Woodmen
Wm. Beta
Odd Fellows
Jericho
K. of P.’s
Palestine
Horge & Walls
James Lester
Thef.c.0 F. Lodge
Colorado
Local Masonic and Veterans Groups Convene in City
Ira Sears elected to fill a vacancy at a Link fellows gathering. Mitchell Chapter R A M reports a strong meeting with Past Master’s Degree conferred on three candidates and 11 more applicants. Mitchell Lodge 150 K of P enjoyed a social night with three candidates earning Knighthood. A large Camp Fire hosted by G A R Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans set for Monday night April 16 with speeches and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing the Link
Ira Sears
Mitchell Chapter
Mitchell Lodge No. 150
K. of P
Woman’s Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Grand Army Hall
Dr Kings New Life Pills Endow Body and Brain Power
Promotes health by supporting stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Describes indomitable will and energy from Dr King’s New Life Pills. Available for 25 cents at Messick & Dodd's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Messick & Dodd's
Election of Trustees For Cemetery
Notice announces a May 1 1900 election at Young Crawford Graveyard 5 miles east of Bedford to select three trustees to serve until successors are elected. Vacancies arise from deaths of Jones Sherrill Hugh F Newland and Jesse A Johnson former trustees. B W Sherrill, Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Bedford
Jones Sherrill
Hugh F. Newland
Jesse A. Johnson
Pains in the Back and Local Obituary Notice
A resident from Constantia New York credits Foley's Kidney Cure with relieving years of kidney pain after one bottle. In Bedford a 75 year old mother of Jas Chesnut dies at her son's residence and is buried at Springville after funeral services at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B Farrington
Constantia
N. Y
Foley
W. P. Elliott
Dino
L. E. Hummer
Jas. Chesnut
Bedford
Missionary Baptist Church
Springville
Bucklen's Arnica Aids Skin Eruptions and Sores
Volcanic eruptions aside, skin eruptions rob joy. Bucklen's Arnica heals eruptions, old running sores, fevers, ulcers, corns, warts, cuts, bruises, chapped hands, chilblains, and piles. Drives out pain. 25 cents per box. cure guaranteed. sold by Messick & Dodd, Drugists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messick & Dodd
Death of Alexander Duncan at Nashville home
Alexander Duncan died Friday night at 11 after a week in bed. His son Judge Columbus Duncan, daughters and grandchildren were present. A short service was held Sunday at 7:30 a.m. by Elder Small, then the remains were sent by the S&S T R to his old home in Nashville Indiana Brown County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Duncan
Judge Columbus Duncan
Elder Small
Nashville
Brown County
Indiana
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company
Indianapolis Southern As Incorporated
Rockport
Bedford
West Baden
Fernandina
Brownstown
Salem
Paoli
Indianapolis Southern
Consolidated Company
Railroading Activity and New Depot News
The Illinois Central builds a new depot at Linton and the S I extension telegraph office opens at Ilene. Monon and B&O S W crews push work along the line with new freight cars, shifts in depots, and track adjustments. Indications point to further expansion toward Richmond and West Baden as lines extend and schedules are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ry
New Jersey
Monon Company
Clear Creek
Harrodsburg
Bloomington
Railroader converts at meeting prays for salvation journey
A recently converted railroader read a prayer during an Evangelistic service. He asked the Lord to lift his feet from life’s rough road onto the deck of salvation and to guide him with prudence, the Bible, and the Ten Commandments as a heavenly timetable. He prayed for switches to stay closed and for a safe, on time run to the “great dark station of death.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heavenly Father
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted with Reward Offer
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from West & Truax and Walding Kinnam & Marvin Toledo druggists, notes internal action of the remedy, price 75 cents per bottle, and claims testimonials free. Also promotes Banner Salve for running sores and related conditions by W. Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walding
Kinnam & Marvin
Sweeny on Kentucky murder link and political critique
Eid Z T Sweey defends his brother Auditor J S Sweeny of Kentucky against Goebel murder accusations in a Columbus Ohio opinion piece. He denounces Kentucky Democrats as a smear committee and asserts his brother will resign only to a US Supreme Court order. The note includes a medical testimonial for Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm sold by Messick and Dodd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eid
Z. T. Sweey
Columbus
Ind
Hitler Z. T. Sweeny
J.S. Sweeny
Kentucky
Goebel
Democratic Party
Clays
Marshalls
Prentices
Jack Chinn
Supreme Court of the United States
Morantown
Kan
J. H. McLean
Wm. Conrad
Messick & Dodd
Cincinnati Landslide for Republican Ticket in City Election
Cincinnati voters favored the straight Republican slate in the city election. Julius Fleischman won the mayoral race by about 7000 votes over Alfred M. Cohen, while council and board seats show Republican majorities of roughly 3000 to 7000. Fleischman, 29, is a millionaire distiller and horse owner close to Senator Hanna, with ties to Gov. McKinley era staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Julius Fleischman
Alfred M. Cohen
Board of Public Service
Fleischman
State Senate
McKinley
Hanna
Board of Legislation
Board of Education
Pain Balm Advertisement Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
A Chamberlain's Pain-Balm ad claims no cost if unused, promises one application to relieve rheumatic pain and faster healing of sprains, bruises, cuts, burns, frostbites, quinsy, and chest pains. It asserts quick cures for glandular swellings and other ailments, with bottles warranted and priced at 25 and 50 cents, from W C Elliott, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W.C. Elliott
Washington Republicans to hold love feast in Daviess county
Chairman Hernly returns from New Castle then travels back for the Republican love feast set for Thursday evening in Washington Daviess county. Banquet toastmaster John Billheimer of Washington. Mayor Joseph Wilson to welcome. Speakers include George Cunningham Evansville J Frank Hanly Lafayette J B Wilson Bloomington Gurley Brewer Indianapolis T J Brooks Bedford John L Griffiths S E Kercheval Danville Enoch Hogate Logansport Fred Landis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hernly
New Castle
Washington
Daviess County
John Billheimer
Joseph Wilson
George Cunningham
Evansville
J. Frank Hanly
Lafayette
J. B. Wilson
Bloomington
Gurley Brewer
Indianapolis
T. J. Brooks
Bedford
John L. Griffiths
S. E Kercheval
Enoch Hogate
Danville
Fred Landis
Logansport
Columbus
Fo Leys Honey and Tar Protects Against Persistent Coughs
A reader notes that grippe coughs may linger for months and even be fatal after danger passes. Fo ley's Honey and Tar provides positive protection and security from these coughs as claimed by W. C. Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
W. C. Elliott
There Is a Class of People Who Are Injured by Coffee
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute in grocery stores. It claims Grain-O is gentler on sensitive stomachs and resembles coffee in taste, offering benefits for children and adults. The product is priced at 15 and 25 cents per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. I
Greensburg
Thos. O. Havens
Geo
Bedford Post Office Unclaimed Letters Advertised
List shows remaining letters for week ending March 31 1900 including ladies Bryant Miss S A Carlay Mrs Clara Diefe Mrs Henry East Mrs Julia Hamilton Miss Nellie Hoopengarner Mrs Eada Hudson Miss Gracie Jameson Mrs Lizzie Litten Mrs Emma Moore Mrs Amanda Reynolds Mrs Nellie and two for a Mr. and Mrs Ben Kindred plus news items on local events and people such as Rev Hogans at De Pauw Chapel and Danville Normal College travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ben Kindred
W. K. Hogans
B. S. Cummings
Central Normal College
Danville
Ind
Liberty
Belle Scott
John Loudermilk
Stephen Fountain
Aylette Kindred
Norman
John Dodd
Albert Fountain
Bent Wood Works
Willard Ingle
Tunnelton
Amos Flinn
Local Notes From Fort Ritner and Area
Fort Ritner reports visits from John Guthrie and Dr. Willison of Medora regarding measles and local residents. Funeral held for Mrs. Rena Jones west of town with burial at Proctor graveyard. Elmer Bush from Washington County pleads guilty to assaulting Amanda Runian. fined 13.50 with jail for nonpayment. Others noted: George Beaver visiting Sparksville. Mary Hughes visiting F M Dixon. Clark Dixon ill with measles. Lee family with mumps. B Dixon gravely ill with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Guthrie
Near
Tunnelton
Marshall Willison
Medora
Abraham Richards
J. P. Flinn
Elisha Lee
Lee
Henry Walters
Denison
Horace Hege
Walnut Ridge
Rena Jones
Spencer Jones
Here
Proctor
Brome
Elmer Bush
Washington County
Amanda Runian
Squire Thomas Donica
Mary Hughes
Oklahoma
F. M. Dixon
Clark Dixon
S. Lee
E.C. Wicker
Salom
B. Dixon
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Grippe Cough
A noted advert claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures grippe cough and restores strength. The item also mentions W C Elliott and endorsements from Eld James Small on religious topics and a kidney cure by Foley's Kidney Cure attributed to W C Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
W. C. Elliott
What Two Cents Will Be
A note touts Foley's Honey and Tar as relief for asthma and consumption, even severe cases, claiming a single dose costs two cents. The ad urges a trial and warns against substitutes, signed W. Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Elliott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Humphreys
Gruts
Jae
T. I
Hook, &c
Preva
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Cor
William & Joan Bts
New York
Vretenmary Bmanval Tal Sont Fitee
Witham & Jobo Sis
Guthrie Township
Fr. RirneEr
Fred Strout
Bismarck
Leah
Dr.j.h. Peslean Medicine CO
ST. Lou
Ilinois Central Ry
Linton
Ilene
Fred Bryant
Mitchell
S. M.C
Monon
Fred Evans
New Albany
City
Vandalia Railtroad Company
Union News Company
Pennsylvania
J. W. Stewart
Elnora
Chapman
James
I. N. Lake
Terre Haute
John R. Walsh
Richmond
Walsh
Indianapolis Press
Bill Bach
Stone Gang
Norman Station
Alexander Hill
S.I
Charley Ramsey
Express
S. L
Michigan City Car Works
Jeffersonville
al Bottwell
Mitchell Yards
E. Loyd
Rivervale
Alex Toms
S. S
11Th Street
Radley
Mce Carty
French Lick
John R. Davis
Daviess
Southern Indiana Railway Company
Southern Indiana
E.& TI
Andrew J. Clark
Davis
Indianapolis Southern Railroad
John B. McGettigan
David M. Parry
William E. Stevenson
C. E. Barrett
James H. Wilson
Indianapolis Southern Railway
Brown
Jackson
Ployd, Clark and
Orange
Clark County
Orange County
Segond
South
Scott & Bowne
Chemis
Edison’s
Phonograph
A. R. Bass
Morgantown
Zelma
W. C. Biliott
Fort Ritner
LaGrippe
James Small
W. Carter
Ashboro
N. GC
W C. Elliott
Harl Rucker
Seymour
Little Rock, Ark
Dr. Smith
Southern Indiana Railway
Westport
Elizabethtown
Indian Springs
Don
A.M. IP. ML
A.M
P.M
AML
P. ML
A. ME
Tantonm
Dhan Springs
Monon. Union
Perna
Ile
Central Passenger Association
Bouthers Indiana Railway
H. H. Roseman
Chicago
Lousville
Sun
C.eee
Switz City
Informa Han Annie
St. Louis
Louisville
Whesiing
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Royal Blue Service
Mitchervale
Varlor Addrese
Moyalty
G.P
Ohio
Ates Tim
W. By
Warfel
Louis, Mo
Limedale
Lous No
Louis Re. O
Bps i
Ffor
Louis Et Z Ex
Efingham
East
WM. Wheeler
of. & Ford
Rt Lonla
Ween
Journal of Medicine
W.H. Peeke
W. OO. Peele
Cedar St
Wever
Glak Druggiste
Charley Weed
Uncle Sam
Soldier Boys
Jefferson Barracks
Mr. Draper
Dane, Ind
Fred Smith
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!