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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil as a universal remedy for piles burns skin eruptions and various aches. It promises instant relief and cure with three sizes priced 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by druggists or prepaid from Humphreys Medical Co New York.
The Lawrence County Joint Stock Agricultural Society held a regular meeting in June. Minutes were read and approved. The fair is set for September 24 to 27, 1901. Various committees were formed to manage stock, barns, fences, premium lists, Floral Hall, attractions, and the track. Adjourned to June 15 at Court House.
Mrs Henry Devault and daughter Fern depart Tuesday to settle in New Albany where Mr Devault is employed. Harry McMahan sustained a severe arm injury when a wagon mishap tore flesh from the right arm exposing bone above the elbow.
Old belief in harsh purgatives is challenged by Dr King’s New Life Pills which gently stimulate liver and bowels to expel toxins and relieve constipation and headaches. Sold for 25 cents at Messick and Dodd’s drug store.
Evangelist Theodore Fields of Cale in Martin county preached Sunday in Moore's Creek Monroe county while en route Friday. Fields travels to destitute church of Christ areas to evangelize and has baptized a large number, proving himself a successful preacher.
Shea and Wood secured a temporary restraining order requiring Adams and U S Express to receive packages and conduct business with Southern Indiana Express. Judge Buskirk will hear the case in Salem on June 10 to test the new express law enacted last winter.
Indiana has ruled through its judiciary that opening a jackpot with counterfeit money is not a crime. The decision, described as sensational and comprehensive, has sparked nationwide discussion and echoes through public debate and private gaming circles.
Mrs. Sarah Knight Hamm of Bedford passes away after a thigh fracture at age 81. Born June 15 1819 in Lawrence County Indiana she joined the M E church young and lived a devout life. Survived by husband Alfred C Hamm and children Mrs Lytton Mrs Estes Mrs Austin W A Hamm and two infants among 21 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral was held at her home with Rev Charles Asbury and burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
Ben Willoughby claimed his horse disappeared after pasture mix up in Salt creek. A second horse matched its description led Charles Farmer to sell a horse to Elza Moore, who passed it along to multiple buyers until trace was lost. Willoughby seeks $150. Judge Chrisler postponed trial to Monday.
In Bloomington on May 31 a large crowd gathered at Rose Hill Cemetery for a monument dedication to the soldiers of the war of the rebellion. The Monroe county stone, costing $1,500, was presented to Bloomington and Monroe County by the Woman's Relief Corps. Mrs. J. H. Alien gave the presentation speech. Captain Beem of Spencer delivered the comrades address, and Senator R. A. Falk accepted the monument for the city and county.
Five men including a father and three sons were seized from officers in Modoc County California by a mob and killed in a related incident near a bridge. The officers were forced to help in the execution.
Rail traffic notes report Monon time card changes and new strawberry special for northbound service. Officials cite speed, staffing, and uniform updates along with a strike by Indiana Clay Company suit against B&O S W. A Monon timecard change shifts southbound and northbound departures.
Revelations from telegraph report a planned unveiling on June sixteen in Berlin for the Bismarck monument. Other notes mention Santo Domingo uprising crushed, Boer attack at Willowmore repelled, and various global shifts including Pyen relations and naval planning.
List of remaining unclaimed letters for the week ending June 1, 1901 at Bedford Post Office. Ladies include Mrs. Jesse Enochs, Mrs. Archie Meadows, Miss Lizzie Rainbolt, Mrs. Lessie Rawlings, Miss Martha Worthers. Gentlemen include L. T. Field, Jas. Killen, Chas. Webb. Persons please say advertised. Vinson V. Williams P.M.
Dr Butler of Leesville and several families from Washington county visited friends in the area Saturday and Sunday. Local residents attended baseball in Campbellsburg Sunday.
Farmers plant corn amid cold dry weather and cutworms. Marshall Guthrie of Bedford bought 86 hogs at 5.20 per hundred delivered at Tunnelton. Robt Brooking and sons visited Bedford. Dema Ingie stayed with sister Gertie Ingie. Several fishermen on Guthrie Creek include James Weaver. Various residents visited family or shopped in Bedford and Tunnelton. old iron buyers, baptizing at Buddha.
Community items report residents visiting Bedford and Marion students returning home. Harvey Guthrie, recently licensed, plans to teach this winter. Clar ence Crawford and Jade Thomas with families, Joe Sherrill hill nearly graded by contractor J H Beaver. Pinhook choir to meet Saturday. Red Men decorate fourth Sunday in June at 4 pm. Marquis of visits and errands across Judah and nearby towns.
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