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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
4
Dr Humphreys cures claimed to act directly on disease with no systemic disorder. The list includes fevers, teething, coughing, dyspepsia, rheumatism, catarrh, whooping cough, kidney diseases, and more with prices and sample order prompts. Sold by William and John Staas in New York.
Regional rail notes report Conductor Wicker in charge of Elmer Hunter's train while off, new water hydrant setup for yard scrubbing, backlogs on S. I. and B. & O. S. W lines, plus rate cuts to Elwood for the State Encampment. Updates include track work near Moore's Hill, bridge foreman Dippert's death, a possible coal spur to Pleasantville, and rising wear on steel rails and safety enforcement.
A brief ad-style notice touts Banner Salve as the great healer for cuts, wounds, sores, piles, and all skin diseases. Signed by W. C. Elliott.
In a vivid tapestry the author contrasts blossoming June scenes with church festivals and local manners. Reflections range from garden joys and insects to minor mischief at festivals and a probing critique of social behavior, ending with a brief ad about Foley’s Kidney Cure.
Eld L L Carpenter of Wabash preached two farewell sermons as the old church closed its doors. He spoke on Ye Are the Salt Of the Earth And the Light Of the World and Happy Is That People Whose God Is the Lord, noting the joy of a pardoned, adopted people with God’s spirit. Dr Wes Newland led a closing prayer, and plans for a new church are expected to begin within days with tearing down of the old structure having started Monday. Dr W M Fox of Lyons visited the city over Sunday.
Telegraphic news reports Gen Botha renews fighting after Lord Roberts refuses a six day armistice. Judge Townsend in New York holds the Paris treaty valid and says US Constitution does not apply to Porto Rico, keeping inhabitants status unchanged until Congress acts.
Logan Utterback bought a horse from William Flinn last week for twenty dollars. James Flinn abandons crops and takes a log hauling job at Orleans. Fred Sallee married Kern’s daughter last Saturday night, and James Sallee wed A D Guthrie’s daughter last Sunday. Charles Sallee Jr joined the U.S. Army for three years in Cincinnati and heads to the Philippines soon. Oscar Thomas and family visited at John Sallee’s last Sunday. Ans Simpson and wife visited Isaiah Foster last Sunday. Sugar Creek will have no corn this year. only water and weeds. Wm Hubbard has ten acres of clover in the rain. Sam Hubbard and wife visited John Foster at Coxton last Sunday. Charley Grubb, in Bedford’s Republican office, was seen around Buddha Sunday. Thamas Sallee contemplates moving to Tennessee. Henry Cox plans to sell and move to Nebraska. his brother Ben, visiting, sees John ill with consumption. Smallpox concerns rise as another case appears in Tunnelton and exposure spreads. Clarence Harris has gone to Illinois for health.
W. C. Elliott promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a safe sure medicine for kidney and bladder ailments. The advice claims the remedy always benefits the kidneys and is presented as trustworthy medical guidance.
Western Union crews upgrade poles and wires in Mitchell while social life shows a series of marriages and civic tensions. Miss Cora Gilbert and L J McCormick wed. temperance movement boosts college enrollment. veterans receive back pensions. local theft and legislative enforcement spark concern. Knights of Pythias ceremony and a grand procession end with ice cream and cake.
List of remaining unclaimed letters for week ending June 16 1900 includes both ladies and gentlemen. Names cover Harrison Miss Sinmie Ingram Maggie Zink Miss Edna Rayburn Mary Rife Laura E. Gentlemens Dietz Frank Backoon Harry Henson James Martin BEC Miller Val Milburn Wm Murphy Joseph Roberts Homer Whitted M L postal card Adams Joe Ash Samuel Senior J O packages Crawford Maggie Walace Walter 1st class Van Winkle J G Persons calling for above letters please say advertised. Vinson V Williams P M
Mrs Farrie Harris wife of Oliver P Harris born Potter died at home near Tunnelton Indiana May 28 aged 26 years 10 months 10 days she leaves husband two sons four siblings and many relatives She joined the M E church at Selby in 1886 lived faithfully to the end Her death follows a Christian life described in loving terms and a funeral was held at Pin hook cemetery with a large turnout Her family expresses thanks for kindness shown during illness and death A local note mentions visitors and a Sunday baseball game contrasting with church attendance
Andy Dodds of Buddha visited relatives here Friday. James Henderson of Bloomington visits his son in law Jack Cummings. Miss Lela Todd of Bloomington came from Bedford to see John Dodds. Miles Standish of Salem bought sheep and cows. Thornt Dodds traded in Clear Spring. Rev. Samuel Pavey returns home in Switzer land county. Enoch Clampitt won bid to build a church house. Mrs. David Cummings remains very weak and may not survive.
F M Dixon of Ft Ritner attended the M H Quarterly meeting here last Sunday and visited friends. G B Jackson made a business trip to Bedford. Consulus and wife visit relatives here. A M E Quarterly meeting occurred last weekend with seven baptisms. John William preached for the Church of Christ here and at Denniston schoolhouse. Hild E Lee of Ft Ritner is to preach here on the fourth Sunday. Miss Bell Pate has returned from Danville Normal. Wheat harvest expected next week. rains bring hoe-work for weeds. Oats growing well. stock doing fine. Foley's Kidney Cure recommended for healthy kidneys.
Matthew Robertson of Campbellsburg came Monday to buy telephone poles and a load of young cattle. Will Gordon and Harry Smith arrived from Rivervale. Nath Hamilton of Medora called on farmers about harvest. A Holland shipped hogs Tuesday and a mixed load of hogs and cattle Wednesday. Jacob Griffen's son cut his foot on broken glass Tuesday. H irsha Lee visited Leesville Thursday for notary business. W A Holland received a carload of corn from Decatur Illinois. Frank Foster of Pea Ridge was here Wednesday. Lawson Harris hauled hay to Bedford Wednesday. Miss Elizabeth Dixon of Cincinnati visits home folks here.
Mrs Louisa J Driscoll born 1847 Harrodsburg Indiana, maiden Lemon, longtime resident of Manatee Florida. Faithful Methodist Episcopal member, kind to the sick, devoted wife and mother with notable hospitality. Died June 8 after a typho malarial fever, funeral at home officiated by Revs Gates and Patterson.
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