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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
2
The slate lists Winfield T. Durbin for Governor Newton W. Gilbert for Lieutenant Governor Union Elhunt for Secretary of State William H. Hart for Auditor Leopold Levy for Treasurer of State announced by the party.
Peter R. Wadsworth born Eaglesville November 12 1854 has lived in Daviess County all his life. He rose from school director to township trustee then County Superintendent of Schools thrice re elected. In 1891 he became Prosecuting Attorney for Daviess and Martin counties and now serves as City School Trustee and legal advisor to the Board of County Commissioners.
The piece notes Wadsworth enjoys high public confidence and Democratic support while Miers is seen as likely to win. It highlights Wadsworth as a shrewd organizer planning a full district canvass, with a blemish-free reputation and firm McKinley administration alignment.
The Word and Works forecast predicts a stormy start to July with a heat rise in western areas and June ending showers. Expect storms around July 2 in the Mississippi Valley, a cooler spell after July 6 to 7, and successive storm periods mid month with very warm spells and active thunder gusts toward month’s end.
Brakeman Wells Griffith returns from Columbus. Henry Wilson new Relief Agent for Southern Indiana Ry. The S I carried 78 excursionists to the Baptist picnic at Shawswick. Monon monopoly to West Baden and French Lick discussed after collision near Lafayette. James Hurst survives wreck in buggy on a near-miss with a Chicago-Chicago train.
Paris Exposition notes critique American displays at the Hall of Varied Industries Vincennes exhibit critique shows and contrasts with German and English pavilions. It covers Roosevelt Rough Riders Paris visit rumor and general impressions of American machinery and rail travel in Europe.
WEDDLEVILLE news mentions J T Lee and Owell Starr from Sparksville visiting, John Weddle from Seymour staying with John Trueblood, the Gilbert Brothers buying a mowing machine, and Mary McHargue at an ice cream festival in Leesville. Families visited neighbors in Kossuth and Medora, rain slows farm work, a Cairo LL man Ghance married Emma Luedtke near Ft Ritner, and Fourth of July plans announced in Henderson with many prices offered.
Miss Della Sears of Oolitic visited friends in Fayetteville on Wednesday. Evta White of Silverville passed through en route to Bedford. Mrs. J. McClelland spent Thursday with Mrs. S. J. Sears. A. Kern went to Bedford Friday. Mrs. S. W. Veatch went to Dark Hollow Friday. Mrs. Daniel Hackler was here Friday afternoon. Mrs. N. J. Kern is reported some better. J. R. Smith went to Bedford Friday. Levi Fultz of Caxton was here Saturday. S. J. Lynn and Dr. Hackler spent Sunday with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Potter visited near Bedford Sunday. George Perkins and family visited his sister in the place Sunday. Luther Kern and wife and Roy visited Bedford relatives Monday. Mrs. Frank Fultz spent Tuesday with her brother near Dark Hollow. Mrs. Opal Jackson remained with her mother Tuesday.
Jake Utterbuck moved from near Fairview to Fort Ritner this week. Elisha Lee bought a $35 cow and calf Tuesday. Harrison Flinn was there from Fairview Tuesday. Charley Boyles, son of Mr. and Mrs. C W Boyles, a brakeman on a B&O freight, was killed Tuesday morning at the east end. burial followed at Proctor graveyard with Rev. Ward officiating. Mrs. Lettie Dodd and sister Miss Rosa Dixon of Cincinnati visited Friday. F M Dixon was at Mitchell Saturday. Dailey Allen of Leesville visited Friday. W M Lee and W H Allen traveled to Medora Saturday. Mrs. John P. Flinn died Saturday morning and was buried at Proctor cemetery. Miss Maggie Harris buried Sunday at Proctor graveyard with F M Dixon and Rev Ward officiating. Andrew Harlow, away two months, returned home, died Saturday from consumption.
Local items from Bedford and nearby towns record daily visits and calls from residents including Misses Ina Henderson Pearl Baker Miss Mammie Henry and Mrs Cora Ferguson. Died Tuesday June 19 Mary Lovell 61. Boer guerrillas harass British columns as Botha remains active. Civil suit in Rushville charges Charles Dale with poisoning wife and relatives.
Dr A C Jackson of Goshen Illinois reports using Grain-O from Gennessee Pure Food Co Le Roy New York as a substitute for coffee. He says he has enjoyed it as much as the best Java and Mocha and recommends it based on personal experience.
Jeptha Utterback moved to Ft Ritner last Tuesday and runs the engine at the W A Holland mill. Eld Elisha Lee visited from Ft Ritner and bought a milk cow. Miss Alice Baxter went to Bedford. Wheat harvest is hindered by heavy rain. Republicans of Flinn township held a mass convention and nominated a full ticket. John Williams preached at Weddleville. Mr and Mrs Trueblood visited near Sparksville. Frank Foster traveled to Bedford with his afflicted daughter. WOD McHargue and son visited near Fayetteville and attended Old Union church where Williams spoke.
A miswired ad announces Allen's Foot-Base powder to tighten new shoes, relieve coins and bunions, swelling, blisters, and sore spots. It claims instant comfort and sweating relief, selling 25 cents at druggists and shoe stores with a free trial by mail from Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy New York.
Local notes report signs being posted at all stations along the Southern Indiana line. Various community happenings include visits, health updates, and local business moves. An advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure claims cure and lists testimonials and pricing.
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