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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1901
Page
1
City Council in continued session considered Street Railway and Heat Light and Power franchises. Heat, Light and Power granted. Street Railway laid over for further action. Boruff’s office held a Monday forenoon meeting to draft a more acceptable ordinance. A Farmersburg Bee correspondent recalls Lewis Soldiers Monument and Bedford stone cutters from 1839 onward.
Prof Roxa Tyler of Chicago vice president Illinois Woman's Alliance describes how a severe cold nearly led to pneumonia. She tried remedies, stomach upset followed, then Chamberlain Cough Remedy proved pleasant and effective, saving doctor bills and suffering. For sale by W C Elliott.
The Smithville News notes a 20th century advancement as quarries run machinery on compressed air. Adams quarry plans equipment switching from steam to air power, enabling operation in dry seasons and reducing coal use.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach trouble and indigestion caused by haste for riches. It claims the medicine strengthens the stomach, nourishes nerves, purifies blood, and frees users from dyspepsia, with testimonials including Frank ericle of Independence Missouri.
The Bloomington Star comments that Thomasson and Gaines should perhaps have faced a higher charge but the jury acted under the law with limited evidence. It praises the legal process while noting the witnesses were the defendants, and says the law, despite flaws, protects citizens' rights and liberties.
Judge Martin protested a two year indeterminate sentence for men convicted of manslaughter as the community believed a graver offense. Sheriff warned Governor of possible lynching if sentence was not life imprisonment. National Guard prepared to quell any mob. Bloomington issues reflect judicial controversy and public safety measures. Three smallpox cases arise in James Thompson’s family near Salem prompting quarantine at Blue River Academy.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and grip with cures for coughs fevers and bone pain. Claims quick relief prevent pneumonia and consumption. Guaranteed bottles sell for 60 cents and 1 dollar with free trial bottles at Messick and Dodd’s.
The bill for primary elections, formed by committees from the Indianapolis Commercial Club, Republican State Central Committee, and state trades and labor groups, seeks regulation and penalties akin to Australian law. Senator Brooks supports extending the provision to Lawrence County. the measure currently excludes counties under 30 000 population. Two years ago Brooks voted for the bill’s passage in the Senate.
A Mexican war veteran and editor testifies that Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured his Mexican diarrhoea during service in 1847 and 1848 and keeps him from pension issues. He notes it is unequalled for diarrhoea, quick, pleasant and safe to take, sold by W C Elliott.
The December bulletin reports consumption far higher in Indiana southern counties than central or northern areas. Southern population 651,936 with 208.1 deaths per 100,000. central 1,024,791 with 142.7. northern 809,835 with 69.9. Typhoid deaths follow, 72.4 in south, 77.1 central, 44.9 north. Thomas H. Marks of Bono dies after a long illness aged 66. Burial at Talbot graveyard tomorrow.
The Appellate Court reversed Juli us Miller’s conviction for failing to remove a curtain in his Seymour saloon delaying Sunday visibility of liquor sales. It ruled the judgment flawed for mispleading as Miller had not been arraigned or pleaded to the indictment. J Armstrong begins building a residence on North I street after purchasing Mrs Reath’s lot.
The fame of Bucklen's Arcica Salve extends round the earth as the best cure for cuts corns burns bruises and all skin eruptions. It is touted as the only infallible pile cure and is priced at 25 cents per box at Messick and Dodd's.
Indiana lawmakers debate material for the Indianapolis Federal building. Senator Brooks urges Congress to use Indiana limestone only, citing quarrymen’ s telegrams and the stone’s proven record. Opponents warn granite would delay completion and raise costs, while press commentaries endorse Indiana stone as sufficient and durable.
Blown To Atoms. Dr King s New Life Pills touted as harmless and purgative to cleanse the system and cure constipation and sick headache. Five cents at Messick and Dodd s Drug Store. Senator Thomas Brooks of Bedford proposed Indiana limestone for the Federal Building at Indianapolis. Carnegie representatives discussed donating a pipe organ to Bloomington Christian church. Lucien E Payne improving after grip attack.
Judge Martin ordered the prisoners and officials into court after a verdict. Thomasson and Gaines were sentenced to the Reformatory with possible parole tied to the judge, amid debate that the punishment was too light. Townsfolk worry over costs and potential mob violence, while authorities seek rail and military aid to keep trains safe during Creek uprisings and Snake leader Crazy Snake’s capture.
Calvin Wisely, a well known farmer east of town, captured a large golden eagle on Saturday after a steel trap set to protect geese and chickens. The bird spans about six feet tip to tip, and is now in captivity. A separate item notes a light turnout in the Jackson Washington joint Senator special election, with John C. Lawler winning by about 1,000 votes to fill Jeptha Garriott’s vacancy.
F M McPike of Heltonville came down Saturday in friendly travel to welcome neighbors and attend a local gathering.
Charles P Schafer died at his home in West Bedford on Saturday afternoon January 26 from heart and kidney trouble after a year of illness. He was 34 years old and survived by two brothers Tony and Henry Schafer and two sisters Mrs J A Martin and Miss Mary Schafer. He joined the First Christian church about a year ago and married Bertha Rush last spring. Funeral was Monday at 2:30 at the First Baptist church with Elder Joseph Franklin. burial at Green Hill cemetery.
F J Green of Lancaster New Hampshire says chronic indigestion and nervous debility improved after using Electric Bitters, praising their effect on his wife’s health as well. The ad claims they are a grand tonic for weak women, and offers a 50 cent trial with satisfaction guaranteed by Messick and Dodd.
A surprise party was given near Fayetteville on Saturday night January 26 in honor of Miss Clone Quackenbush’s sixteenth birthday. Attendees included Alice Pitman Nellie Pitman Ruby Jackson Ivy Jackson Cholie Boyd Bertha Quackenbush Lula Adamson Minnie McClellan Alva Boyd Walter Pitman Emery Jackson Oscar Turner Ernest Turner John Jones Everett Adamson Tom Porter Will Farris James Tatum Clayde Cole Clyde Quackenbush Clyde Hackler Ambra Adamson Walter McClellan Opal McCain Opal Pierce and Nelson Henderson. The evening featured games and guests expressed best wishes for many more birthdays.
Congress considers a proposed amendment to raise salaries for mail carriers in first through fourth class post offices to 1200, 1000, 800, and 600 dollars respectively. In Can Cherubusco Indiana William McGuire trains quails into tame poultry, while in Washington Indiana William Cochran receives a prison sentence for shooting at his stepson.
Advertisement for S. S. S. blood purifier touts health benefits, claiming a healthy circulation cleanses impurities, aids digestion and nerves, and suits old people and children. Cites testimonials from Urbana Ohio and Cape May New Jersey. offers free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co in Atlanta Georgia.
Monon railroad notes from Bloomington to Bedford detail personnel moves, repairs, and plans. Crews, engineers, and conductors are mentioned alongside bridge work, new switches, and a pending legal case over railroad subsidies. Local towns report outbreaks and quarantine updates amid regional railroad activity.
Bedford bans entrance from Oolitic Limestone Torphytown Need more Avoca Reeds Dark Hollow and nearby areas due to smallpox. Violators face prosecution under Indiana state quarantine laws by order of the Bedford Board of Health secretary J T Freeland.
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for children and adults alike. It claims to treat coughs colds croup and whooping cough without opium or injurious drugs and states W C Elliott sells it.
The G A R and W R C met for officer installation but postponed due to illness. The W R C installed officers including Installing Officer Mrs Prude McGinnis and President Mrs Ida Helms with a full slate of officers and color bearers. An enjoyable time was reported by attendees.
Ernest Hubbard, long time clerk for J C McKinney, left for Camelsburg to visit his parents for a few days and will then travel to New Albany to enlist in the volunteer service for Daniel Sam.
If troubled with a weak digestion belching sour stomach or feeling dull after eating try these tablets. Price 25 cents. Samples free at W C Elliott's drug Store.
D M Monical from Williams was in the city Saturday for unspecified reasons, appearing in local sightseers and social headlines.
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