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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1903

Page

4

Humphreys Medicine Ad Promises Remedies For Many Ailments

An 19th century advertisement lists cures for fevers, lameness, distemper, coughs, dysentery, miscarriages, kidney disorders, mange, ulcers, and stomach issues. It promotes a catalog of remedies sold by Humphreys Medicine Co at William and John Streets in New York with a universal price of one dollar per book or per case.

Rheamsstrom M.ucolic Humphreys’ Medicine Co William & John Streets New York Hannah Goddard Knapp Alfred Knapp Ohio River New Albany Knapp Hamilton Toledo Blade Chicago News of the World Weekly Blade U. S

Saloon Wrecked as Mob Destroys Collins Property

A Nashville saloon owned by Dick Collins was wrecked by a mob over licensing disputes. Loss to Collins about 200 dollars included a plate glass window and bar fixtures. The raid followed local officials denying a license.

Aioob Collins Columbus Ind Nashville Brown County Dick Collins Collinge

Hearst Prospects Sunlight in Presidential Boom

Washington letter discusses William R. Hearst pushing a presidential bid sparked at a Columbus Lincoln day banquet with Governor Budd of California. It notes William Jennings Bryan's attendance, his cautious stance, and reflections on party unity and platform battles ahead. Local notices mention Daisy Donica’s Logan visit and Charley Rinehart's Bedford trip.

Washington William R. Hearst Columbus Ohio Budd California William Jennings Bryan Hearst Congress New York McKinley Democratic Party Bryan Taggart Indiana Kansas City

Rival cigar firms enter price war in New York

The New York market enjoys cheap smokes as major tobacco companies wage a fierce price battle. Premiums like Panetelas and Havanas sell 8 to 9 cents, common cigars 5 cents, and 1 cent straight cigars abound while the rival firms fight to cripple each other, with plans to pay smokers for using their brands possibly on the horizon.

New York New Yorker

One More Role for Bosley in Oolitic Move

Jeremiah L Bosley of Oolitic Indiana now publisher of the Oolitic News and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney also a prospective Town Clerk his time crowded and he may yet accept a pulpit on Sunday His return to Jeffersonville is to move his mother to Opolitic with his old friends receiving his familiar cordial greeting.

Jeremiah L. Bosley Oolitic Ind Jerry Bosley Jeffersonville Bosley The Oolitic News Jerry O Politic Louisville Evening Times

High School Notes on Exams Pins and Plans

Miss Glenn Sears returns to school after a short absence as several in physics gain credits. Juniors plot a secret stunt against Seniors while Gurney Morgan denies a Chicago move and will graduate with the Seniors in June. Seniors pick class emblems, Norine Evans handles the pins, and questions arise about Friday literary exercises. Pins concept began with the class of 190. Bloomington High notes colors red and white, arguing with Indiana University over color schemes.

Gurney Morgan Chicago Norine Evans Order of Hiks Bloomington High School I. U Fi. U Indiana University

Surprise birthday for Miss Emma Day at West 15th street

Last evening the 8 S. M.T. club and friends gathered at Miss Emma Day's home on West 15th street to celebrate her birthday with games and refreshments. The Bedford Post Office reports several unclaimed notices for week ending Feb 28 1903 listing both ladies and gentlemen. Local notes include updates from Marion Crucraft David Heltonburg Alex Meadows and others along with small town happenings.

Emma Day West 15Th Street Bedford

Highland Park News Notes and Local Movements

Highland Park residents report ongoing absence of evie rence while relatives return from visits at Owensburg. Clarence Massey returns from Illinois. Sam Cook takes a Monon Shops post en route to future fireman work. Harry Cook visits from Mattoon. Robert Gyger plans a home build on five acres here. Frank Bridwell’s foundation work underway with Henry Schafer and assistants. A Plum road condition worsens after a wagon bogs in mud. a fast Chicago train timetable via Southern Indiana lists 8 19 a m departure from Bedford and 4 10 p m arrival.

Rence Owensburg Clarence Massey Illinois Sam Cook Monon Harry Cook Mattoon Illinois Central Chicago Robert Gyger North Bedford Highland Park Henry Schafer Frank Bridwell Indiana Bedford Terre Haute Union Station Elnora Southern Indiana Evansville Indianapolis Mitchell Bloomington Seymour Junction Pennsylvania Indianapoli Louisville Seymour Cincinnati Central Passenger Association LH. Roseman Indiang

Cheap One Way Rates to California and West Coast

The Southern Indiana line offers very cheap one way fares to California and western points including North and South Dakota. For details contact Ticket Agent or write to J. G. Ray, General Agent.

Indiana Ly California South Dakota J. G. Ray G. A North Pacific Coast Montana Idaho Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Lines Indianapolis Ind Manufacturers' Ass'n New York City Protective Ass'n of America H. P. Rapury

Travel times to major cities cited in regional memo

The document lists travel durations to Indianapolis Louisville Chicago and St Louis with durations 2 hours 38 minutes 8 hours 22 minutes 7 hours 47 minutes and 7 hours 27 minutes respectively. The note mentions Near East South and West H. H Roseman and G. PLA in closing.

Indianapolis Louisville Chicago Jo. Louis East South H. H Roseman G. Pla

Indiana's Successful Folks Promoting The Journal

An early 20th century promotion extols The Journal as the best Indiana newspaper. It touts breadth of news, market reports, AP feeds, national and state coverage, farm pages, sports, society notes, and affordable pricing to attract readers.

Adovit Indiana Associated Press New York Chicago Burrato Louisville Union Interstate Indianapolis Journal Washington Bcan Berruscio

Local residents pass through town this week

Julius Beaver of Ninhook and Mort Kimbel of nedt Buddha were in town midweek. Mrs Alfred Guthrie was in town Wednesday with Reynolds the liveryman driving a gentleman home. Mr Goodman teaching the Shiloh serves was here Saturday and went to Mitchell. Daniel A Lee of Bono was in town Friday.

Charley Rinehart Bedford John A. Rowe New York BE. R. Vest Mr. Vest Bedford M. E Seymour Democrat Dixon Jesse Wever Henry Williams Near Bono Hiram Flinn Robert N. 7 Pinhook Julius Beaver Ninhook Mort Kimbel Nedt Buddha Alfred Guthrie Cley Reynolds Anentleman Townstown Goodman Shiloh Mitchell Daniel A Lee Bono Wag Fray Anna Tow Thomas Tow Elisha Lee Tunzelton Dema Ingle Nable Reynolds Jacob Hoppingarner Albert Williams Fort Ritner Nellie Stella Beaver Elisha Wu M Lee

Mrs Basheba Larter Dies After Illness in 1903

Mrs Basheba Larter of Owen county Indiana died at 7 03 am on Ped 2 1903 after a nearly two year illness. She was born April 26 1833 to Hardin and Sallie Harris and married Jennings Larter at age 22 with eight children surviving. Her last words were Meet me and she left a faith filled message to her children promising to meet in heaven.

Katie Teehey Heitger Bedford Chicago Bedford High School Indianapolis Julius Helger Mary Catherine St. Vincent Club Altar Society Green Hill Cemetery Basheba Larter Hardin and Sallie Harris Owen County Indiana Basheba Jennings Larter Schuyter Sheas

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