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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
1
The scene highlights men’s wear from gloves to straw hats and shoes, noting value and style. Local updates include J D Sears’s soda fountain debut, several town visits, a funeral in Farmersburg, and a rural mail route change. Concerns mention a wall collapse at Benzel building with no serious damage.
Ernest Giles returned from Memphis with illness and sores after racing. A mild but well developed smallpox case was confirmed by Dr. Freeland. Giles and wife, plus H. G. Salyards and wife, were quarantined in the Gaussin building with a small pox flag, others in the same building vaccinated and sent to Cosner farm for observation. Local officials urge prompt vaccination and strict compliance to avert an epidemic. Nearby towns report several cases and harsher conditions from the previous winter.
Dr Car gile of Washita reports Mrs Brewer cured of scrofula after years of sores on head and face. Electric Bitters praised as blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter ulcers and boils. Also notes a near border fight north of Heltonville where Wolfridge slashed Vaughn with a knife leaving him badly wounded. Vaughn linked to Jordan Poultry House in Paoli may be misidentified.
Bedford traveled to West Baden Sunday for their first game, losing 14 to 9. Bedford pitcher Arthur homered and Thomas hit two long drives. A foul fly over the grandstand accounted for three of West Baden's runs. Bedford lineup included McDowell, Arthurs, Hendricks, Thomas, Clayton, Bringham, Judah, Dillman, and Lemon.
The Star reports a kindergarten club for women to leave children during meetings, plus social events and a humorous anecdote about a traveling gentleman with a mask. It also covers local horse racing news, noting Elliott's Drug Store promotions, Frank Pitman’s track training plans and a stable of horses headed for the season, with past racing results to boost Bedford pride.
Mr W A Hines of Manchester recounts a near fatal illness after measles that led to consumption. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing his throat chest and lung troubles, noting a willingness to pay $5 a bottle. Trial bottles are offered at Mesick and Dodd's Drug Store. Tom Cully, formerly at Rockledge, returns to Aurora for a position on the new electric railway between Aurora and Cincinnati.
It will bring relief to sufferers from asthma or consumption, even the worst cases. This is about what one dose of Foley's Honey and Tar costs. Isn't it worth a trial? Take no substitute. W. C. Elliott.
The Democratic County Delegate Convention met at the Courthouse at 10 o clock Saturday and nominated a full slate for county offices. Includes Representative Dr Thomas Potter Mitchell Clerk Walter G Owens Bedford Treasurer William A Brown Bedford Sheriff John M Stone Edford Recorder Ephraim G Gray Springville County Assessor S S Hoxan Bedford Coroner Dr J T Biggs Mitchell Commissioner 1st District Lowell Hert Springville Commissioner 2d District Jefferson Ragsdale Shawskick County Councilman At Large William A Holland Leesville Dr W T Ellison Helstonville Jackson Burton Huron Kenna Jackson Co W Va. A buyer reports finding Chamberlain s Pain Balm effective for rheumatism, with Elliott s Drug Stores selling it, following a neighbor s testimonial.
Mike Warner becomes captain of the Uniform Rank K P N. A. Rathbone Sisters lodge reports its strongest condition since organization. Four new Pythian lodges started in Indiana last week boosting state membership toward 50 000. Fred Strout of the U R K of P is named to Col Hyatt official staff in Washington Indiana. Uniform Rank units prepare to attend the National Encampment in Detroit drilling each meeting night. Heltonville Lodge 532 I C C F reports a boom with many new members from Norman and Kurtz Jackson county. Topeka Kansas Central Congregational church plans a church brotherhood modeled after fraternal orders led by Rev Charles M Sheldon who says the lodge approach should guide church work.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for dyspepsia boosting appetite and digestion. It claims the remedy promotes a regular habit and energy, selling for 25 cents at Messick and Dodds Drug Store.
Bradfield’s Female Regulator claims to improve general health by improving reproductive organs. It advertises relief from menstrual disorders, leucorrhea, headaches, backaches, and nervousness. The brochure promises a strong, healthy appearance and offers a free illustrated book, with a bottle priced at $1 from The Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta.
In Judge Stephenson's Court Monday the State faced Dick Malott for intoxication and assault. Fortunato Pacifico for intoxication paid 10.85 in costs. Dan Cline and Mary Haskett for associating were dismissed after marriage by the court. Robert Owens pleaded not guilty with a venue change. Mary Hardesty pleaded not guilty to prostitution with trial set April 17. Malott assaulted Officer Campbell and was unable to attend trial. Also a kidney remedy testimonial for Foley's Kidney Cure and a memorial notice for Mary Rodgers Alexander from Bedford, Ind, memorial service April 5 and committee names Emery, Annie Glover, L. Butler, WR.
Public health note describes smallpox symptoms and incubation. Ernest Giles shows mild pustular outbreak with about twenty lesions on his face. Eight people remain under quarantine at the Gaussin apartment house with guard Sol Head overseeing a 100 foot containment area and supplies laid in for comfort. Officials warn two to six weeks for disease progression and urge quarantine expansion if additional cases arise, possibly establishing a temporary hospital outside city limits for treatment.
Jefferson Ohio resident Renick Hamilton endured 18 months of rectal fistula and was told he would die without a costly operation. He reportedly cured himself using Bucklen's Arnica Salve, advertised as a top pile and wound remedy. Sold for 25 cents at Mesick and Dodd druggists.
A grippe cough may linger for months and even prove fatal after danger passes. Fo ley's Honey and Tar offers positive protection and security from these coughs. W. C. Elliott. Joseph Gilbert, who moved here recently, has returned to his home in Kentucky.
Numerous items note activity on the Southern Indiana and Monon systems including overhauls at SI shops, rebuilt engines, pay days, new rails, and plans for a union depot in Seymour. Reports cover personnel changes, track work near Elnora and Terre Haute, and a $400000 equipment fund with anticipated expansion into Bloomington and Terre Haute.
An article argues many ailments originate in the stomach and treatable with Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It cites cases of palpitation, liver trouble, and fatigue, claiming the medicine acts on stomach digestion and blood glands. A testimonial from George W. Trustow of Lipscomb, Virginia, praises its life saving effects. The piece advertises a free People’s Common Sense Medical Advisor offer.
A Bloomington World report notes a reader endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe cold and cough. It also covers Eureka Tile and Lumber Co filing suit against Buff and Blue Oolitic Stone Co directors seeking a receiver, an accounting, and stock cancellations for alleged charter violations and mismanagement. hearing set before Judge Martin Friday.
If troubled with rheumatism, give Chamberlain's Pain-Balm a trial. It will not cost you a cent if it does no good. One application relieves pain and it also cures sprains and bruises faster than other treatments. Also helpful for cuts burns frostbites quinsy pains in side and chest glandular swellings quickly cured by applying it. Every bottle warranted. Price 25 and 50 cts. W. C. Elliott, Druggist.
West Baden Indiana April 16 Jack Root leaves for Chicago to attend the McGovern White contest tomorrow night with Hd Maley. Root, in fine condition, predicts victory over Tommy Ryan citing his hard punching, fitness and age. In a pre contest spar with Bill Jackson a 200 lb colored heavyweight, Root halted him in the second round after an initial exchange, Jackson unable to continue.
A. B Farrington of Constantia New York reports years of kidney trouble with severe back pain. After using Foley's Kidney Cure one bottle cured him and he endorses it to friends, saying it gave satisfaction.
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