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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1900
Page
4
Henryville Indiana reports Sherman Norfrey found an old tin can in a tunnel near Mitchell containing $750 in gold shared with a partner. Norfrey later bought Vienna property and spent freely while coins shown are aged up to forty years.
An Indianapolis telegram to the Chicago Times-Herald reports George Mason a colored man, his wife, and six children fled from Kentucky to Washington County six weeks earlier after being shunned for color. Accused of bringing smallpox, they received warnings from locals and a “Riddence Committee” before their cabin was burned. Mason and family escaped with minimal belongings and returned to Kentucky. Also promoting Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy from Elliott's drug store for coughs, croup, and whooping cough with safe, effective use.
An advertisement extols Swift's Specific S S S as a guaranteed vegetable blood remedy for chronic ankle ulcers and other blood disorders. It cites a testimonial from L. J. Clark of Orange Courthouse Virginia who credits six years of suffering and failed treatments to S S S for a complete cure. The ad asserts the poison must be eliminated from the blood and promises free literature from Swift Specific Company Atlanta Georgia.
The February forecast notes snow in northern sections around the 2nd to 4th with a colder trend lasting three to four days. From the 6th to 8th mild warmth returns, then more rain and snow, followed by a cold wave. Storm periods stretch to the 26th with squalls and electrical activity near perigee and equator dates in late February.
The Crank Horse Company opened with a three day sale that drew buyers from around the world to Indianapolis. A.D. Cronk led the event with top auctioneers from Crawfordsville O.P. Taylor and Chicago's David Macfeat. Drafts and show-type horses led the first day, prices ranged from 125 to 800 dollars, and overall sales surpassed recent trends.
Manchestrer Iowa resident W A Hines recounts near death from measles related lung trouble and says Dr King’s New Discovery cured him. He claims hundreds used it on his recommendation and touts its success for throat chest and lung ailments. Free trial bottles available at Meskick & Dodd drug store.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson D C suffered 18 months with a rectal fistula and was told he would die without costly surgery. He reportedly cured himself using Bucklen's Arnica Salve, sold locally for 25 cents a box, touted as a reliable pile and skin healer.
Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to restore blood health and nerves in four months, offering a remedy for locomotor ataxia partial paralysis St Vitus dance sciatica neuralgia rheumatism nervous headaches after effects of grippe heart palpitations pale complexions and general weakness. Sold in packs not by the dozen or hundred direct from the Dr Wil name Medicine Co Schenectady. 60 cents per box 6 boxes 2.60.
Readable columns describe a $750 treasure found in a tin can by Sherman Norfrey of Henryville while widening a tunnel near Mitchell. He bought a Vernon home with part of the haul and plans to move there. the money’s origin remains unclear, tied to a Morgan raid or bandit activity. The page also notes pneumonia contagion debates, municipal ownership feats in Edinburg, smallpox fears at State Normal School, and an 1886 catarrh cure oath filed in Toledo.
A Bar tlesville reader details long illness and relief from Dr. R V Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. She credits the remedy with easing monthly torment and, with physician recommendations, praises the private, at home cure. She notes Dr Pierce’s Buffalo hospital role and says thousands of women report improvement after doctors failed.
The Jeffries Sharkey five or five round fight pictures shown at the Grand attracted a full audience. Jeffries clearly defeated Sharkey per Referee Siler. McCoy's knockout of Maher was a highlight. Brady held exclusive rights. Lubin shot and copyright claimed, leading to ongoing legal actions. Cough remedy ad notes Foley's Honey and Tar for colds.
The funeral service for Walter S. Plummer took place Thursday afternoon in Weddleville led by Hitler W. B. Christer. Born August 19, 1848, he died January 24, 1900 and leaves wife Sallie A. Hughes and six children Curtis Tom Newton Don Emma Daisy with Emma predeceasing him. He urged a devout Christian life and lifelong work for the church.
Bartlettsville reports four new members after protracted meetings. T. W. Ramsey sold his Heltonville drug store to his brother in law, Mr. Bailey. W. H. Brim, recently ill, now mostly able to be out. Thomas Speer moved his country grocery to Heltonville. Mike Hunter sold maple syrup in town last Saturday. Republican primary for Pleasant Run township officers postponed. two candidates, G. B. Ross for Commissioner and Dr. Woolery for Coroner, both longtime Republicans. Homer West, Shanswick trustee, attended the institute and praised local school progress.
An advertisement touts Dr Kine's New Lifes as a cure for dyspepsia and liver issues. It claims to improve appetite digestion and bodily health, urging readers to buy at Messick and Dodd's drug store for 25 cents.
Motive social notes show Thomas Box Jr and Elisha Lee visiting, Dr. Wilson and Dr. Dixon aiding the sick, and several residents scanned on business. Unclaimed Bedford post office items for the week ending Jan 27 list multiple ladies and gentlemen, plus postal cards. State Health Board prepares a circular urging action against a growing smallpox outbreak with an estimated 1000 cases in the state. Addie Meinzer returns from Bloomington after visiting Otha Bennett's family.
The Floyd Circuit Court awarded Ad ministratrix Sarah E. Muir $4,000 in a default judgment for damages from the death of Robert Muir, who served as an engineer on the line over ten years ago under President Dr. Breyfogle. The old company no longer exists, making the judgment of little value. Separately, news notes that the Pennsylvania Railroad will construct a double track through Seymour and has begun work.
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