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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
4
An 19th century ad for Dr Humphreys' Manual of Drugs lists cures for fever colic diarrhoea and numerous ailments with small price figures. It advertises remedies for teething, headaches, indigestion, palpitations, malaria, catarrh and more and notes availability from Humphreys Medicine Co New York and druggists.
Postmaster Denny of Campbellsburg states Miss Jennie Russell was shot during a family quarrel between brothers Herman and James Russell over an oats field. A pistol discharged by Herman struck Jennie in the right chest. she remains alive and ambulatory, though still in danger. Herman is distraught and near her, while father William Russell, a respected justice and church elder, is said to be guiding the family.
Last winter during an epidemic of whooping cough my children had severe coughing spells. We used Chamberlains Cough Remedy with great success for croup and found it relieved the cough and effected a complete cure. John E. Clifford proprietor Norwood House Norwood NY states it cured his children and that the remedy is for sale at Elliotts Drug Store.
The article asserts farm values rose with higher wages and mill activity, claiming ten staple crops plus livestock increased farm wealth by about a billion dollars under the Republican administration. It cites specific crops and livestock gains and attacks Democratic free trade policy, ending with a testimonial about Chamberlain's Pain Balm from F. A. Babcock of Eric, Pa.
John Galvan of Benton township Monroe county traded his horses for a supposed West of town purchase. A stranger and Isaac Penny took the horses north on the High Pike after paying with Confederate money that Galvan later learned was worthless. Police seek the two men after Galvan reported the fraud.
A letter of thanks praises Chamber lains Cough Remedy from Mrs S Dory of Des Moines Iowa. Advertisements urge Chamberlain Pain Balm with claims of fast relief and warranties. Chronicle articles discuss McKinley and Roosevelt as a strong ticket and predict a decisive victory in the 1900 election.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as remedy for skin eruptions and piles among other conditions. Claims include curing various sores and injuries at 25 cents a box with guaranteed results. Local druggists Messick & Dodd market this in Campbellsburg Indiana dated June 21.
Numerous items on the Monon and S I lines include new hires at the 8 S I Shops, a painted coal chute, and a sand plant upgrade. Wrecks near New Albany and McDonough Ga and a Macon branch disaster kill many. Indianapolis Southern progress, possible Monon sale rumors, and a Purdue alum engineer killed near Mitchell are also reported.
Linton defeats Bedford 12 to 8 in a disorderly nine on display at the fair grounds. Tipps shines in right field, while Bringhans and Garvey pitch for Bedford. Arthurs sits out amid nine on the field and crowd antics.
Henry H Richards of Willseyville New York says a running breast sore lasting over a year was cured after using Banner Salve. He reports relief after half a box and plans to keep it in the house, praising the remedy highly.
The piece portrays Theodore Roosevelt as McKinley’s ideal running mate, highlighting his age, temperament, vigor, and broad appeal to independent voters, youth, and anti machine factions. It lauds his leadership and democratic insight as pivotal for a strong progressive campaign.
Bedford Indiana post office advertises unclaimed letters for week ending June 16 1900. Ladies include Myrtle Craig and Miss Jessie Sentres among others. Gentlemen include Wm Gray Elihu Henderson and Rev J W Harris. Also notes ex congressman A M Hardy moved to Colorado Springs to practice law.
Weekly report shows 10 177 cholera deaths in Bombay from 15 479 cases. Flood damage worsens in Georgia Alabama and South Carolina. Oklahoma jail break ends with sheriff and two deputies killed. Philippines projection shows 600 recruits by July 1. Chinese forces around Pekin estimated at 360 000 with heavy weapons. Rakish dispatches from Tien Tsin Pekin and Manila detail relief efforts and possible war with China.
Uncle Eli's Third edition mail order set with Monkey Elephant Tiger and Bear stories offered for 10 cents each. Also details for July 4 1900 Knights of Pythias Jubilee at Indian Springs with special trains via Southern Indiana Railway and excursion rates within 200 miles. H. H. Roseman G P A and S L Keracy agent advertise rates and full particulars.
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