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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
1
A reader testimonial extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a blessing to women and families. The letter claims the remedy stops drains heals inflammation and ulceration aids pregnancy and childbirth and notes no opiates are used. Mrs Gardner shares her personal use and weight gain after treatment.
The funeral for Jesse A. Mitchell was held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church with a full audience. Rev. James Small preached on the value of a good name while praising Mitchell as an honest God fearing, hospitable and ambitious man. Masons of Bedford conducted the post service rites. Also noted is Evangelist S. D. Baker of Mountain Spring preparing for gospel meetings in Missouri and Northwest Missouri towns including Barnard and Alanthi's Grove.
The funeral of Mr. W. A. Daggy was held Monday at 10 a.m. from his 13th street home with hymns and numerous attendees. Speeches praised his faith and character, likening his influence to a fathomless gospel. The remains were interred at Green Hill. Also notes report Western Union wired 14 000 words on the Thomasson Gaines trial and a North Mitchell case where Mrs Eliza McGrew was jailed awaiting Bedford bound.
Burling ton Iowa locomotive fireman C W Bellamy describes severe pain and weakness then credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health. The ad asserts the tonic revives rundown people and promises satisfaction guaranteed by Messick & Diedd for 50 cents.
Officials warn 1.5 million standard silver dollars monthly in the treasury storehouse while demand for smaller coins exceeds supply. A bill aims to end standard dollar coinage and convert government bullion into fractional currency. Also notes social news of Wesley Arter, a 13 year old runaway from Norman Station, found safe near Bedford, and Rep. Livia Adamson visiting from Indianapolis.
In Jackson county the chestnut timber boom supports a growing pole industry. Sam Stout has contracted for thousands of poles, paid timber owners over $1,000 recently and spends over $100 daily. Nine cars shipped last week to Crawfordsville Columbus and Cicero from Medora area, with prices 35 cents to 1.50 for 40 foot poles and smaller.
This notice states the disease stems from a cold or grip and claims timely use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy prevents serious illness. It notes the remedy was used during past epidemics of La Grippe with every case recovering and no pneumonia, and mentions sale by W. C. Eliott.
Senator Brooks' concurrent resolution requires that the Indianapolis government building be constructed of Indiana stone and asks Indiana senators and congressmen to use all means to prevent other materials. The measure passed both houses and is popular with Indiana residents, per the Orleans Progress-Expositor.
The body of Charles Miller was taken to Darlington for burial after a wagon accident near the depot. Miller, found at 7 am after 11 hours in subzero cold, was fastened beneath debris as helpers ignored cries for help. Funeral held Sunday. accompanied by Frank Hoffer's family.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as a cure for grip and consumption dangers. It claims relief from coughs fevers chills and body pains and offers guaranteed bottles with trial bottles free at Messick Dodd s.
The Indiana General Assembly passes a law prohibiting sales of cigarettes or substitutes to minors with penalties for first and subsequent offenses. Offenders face fines and possible county jail time, with enforcement assigned to the prosecuting attorney and possible minor testimony before city or justice officials. Weather notes warn maple sap may drop molasses crops due to warm spells.
A Kansas city reader recounts a New Orleans shipment of horses and mules for South Africa and a parish surprise party for Mr William Schranz on Marion Street. The crowd cheered as games and socializing followed introductions and a late lunch.
W B McGinnis of Coxton was in the city Monday, according to local observations and social notes.
Indiana legislative and editorial groups press to build the Indianapolis Federal Building from Indiana limestone. The concurrent Senate Resolution urges using Indiana stone and opposing other materials, while the Indiana Republican Editorial Association backs stone use and asks Congress to promote it.
William Daggy, an elderly respected citizen, died Saturday at 2:30 a.m. His funeral was held Monday at 10 a.m. Elder James Small conducted the service, with burial at Green Hill. A walnut log, five feet at the large end and four feet at the small end, twelve feet long, was delivered to W.S. Tindall's mill after being bought from James C. McCoy of Stampers Creek township and is expected to yield 1,000 feet of merchantable lumber. In Indianapolis, the Hamin family borrowed a parrot for a social gathering. the bird shouted a warning that started a kitchen fire, the family escaping unharmed.
Frank Malott from Indianapolis traveled to attend the funeral of his grandfather Jesse A. Mitchell on Saturday and returned home on Monday morning.
Prof Troop promoting University of Chicago Extension work spoke on Thackeray and literature in Bedford. The extension uses centers where a professor lectures and furnishes books, with memberships costing 1.50 to 2.00. A new Bedford Center was organized with officers to foster local expansion.
Nat A. Hill of Bloomington announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer. Several candidates already entered the field though the state election is two years away.
An old advertisement extols Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for torpid liver jaundice biliousness fever and ague. It claims millions stay busy with the product banishing sick headache driving out malaria and never causing weakness. Priced 25 cents at Messick and Dodd.
Sunday storm causes major damage at Smithville as lightning hits the Ralph Carter store switchboard and ignites a fire that is soon controlled. Carter was in Bloomington and learns of the loss the next morning, per Bloomington Telephone.
Lawrence County hosts a Farmers Special Institute in Williams Indiana on February 16 1901 at 9 a m. Program includes opening remarks music select reading by G W Murphy music by Pierce String Band care and management of farm tools by T M Adamson discussions on home keeping and women topics gardening and mixed crops fruit growing and other farm topics chaired by H Henderson with several speakers and call speeches.
A week long cleanup moves the Clerk into the former Auditor space, the Auditor and Sheriff share quarters via an archway, and the Recorder relocates to the Clerk’s old room. The Treasurer remains at the old stand.
F L Hewett a Winfield Illinois druggist recalls a winter 1898 1899 bout with La Grippe and credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with breaking the cold stopping coughing and preventing further Grippe complications He notes the medicine is pleasant to take and widely sale through W Elliott.
The Southern Indiana Express Co formed after John R. Walsh failed to reach terms with existing lines. Major carriers American United States Adams and others launched a boycott to block the new firm. Legislation to end discrimination passed the Senate but stalled in the House. Bedford residents sign petitions opposing the bills, accused of aiding foreign monopolies.
Jesse A. Mitchell, about 78, died Friday at 5 AM from grip and asthma. He left wife, one brother Samuel Mitchell, sister Mrs. N. M. Goodlett, and children including Mrs. Alice M. Winstandley, Mrs. W. P. Malott, Mrs. Mattie Simpson, Robert, Jesse, and William A. Mitchell. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM from the Baptist church conducted by Elders Small and Newland. Burial at ...
A surprise party was held at Elsie Cannedy's North I street home for her sixteenth birthday. The dining room featured white and yellow chrysanthemums. Cake candy and fruit were served to guests including Nora Courtney Iris Allen Pearl Withman Ethel Hennon Grace Johnson Addie Allen Josie Mason Pearl Garvey Irene Allen and Elsie Cannedy along with Ray Bass Fred Cannedy Gilbert Batt Walter Inman Charley Minnett Hanford Sisco Fred Johnson George Hirscher Cecil Sisco and Bert Wicker. Guests wished her many more happy birthdays as they departed.
Says He Was Tortured. I suffered such pain from corns I could hardly walk yet Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely cured them. Acts like magic on sprains bruises cuts sores scalds boils burns ulcers. Perfect healer of skin diseases and piles. Cure guaranteed by Messick & Dodd Hillsborough NL.
Profs W E Alexander and A B Guthrie of Bedford High School will conduct the Normal School at the West Side School building in this city. Prof W E Stipp says no Normal will be held at Mitchell. Judge W H Martin returns to Bloomington after a grip attack begun Friday. Clark and Wood ship a carload of cattle to Cincinnati via B and O railway with N R Clark accompanying. Lucy Mundy returns home to Huron from Williams after visiting relatives in Williams. Robert Inman returns to Williams Monday afternoon. Jance Coleman of Mitchell in the city on business. Al Dunihue back from Indianapolis. Dick Robertson returns from Bryantsville Sunday night.
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