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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1901
Page
1
A rustic editorial tone extols the nerve and balance needed to ride rivers and cross streets without disaster. It then promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for nerves and stomach weakness, citing a Plain City testimonial about restored appetite and vigor after treatment and noting Dr. Pierce’s Pellets for biliousness.
A top buyer from Indianapolis auctions says farmers should breed well-bred mares and high-class stallions. He notes most farmers raise cheap stock, missing profit, and recalls Hendricks county’s stallion bought cheap and later sold for high prices. He urges breeders to study market and emulate proven stock.
Pension Agent James L Dillman secured monthly increases for Peter Russell from eight to twelve dollars and for James Riley from six to eight dollars while preserving Caroline Russell at an original eight dollar monthly pension.
The Indiana House on Feb 28 passed Senator Brooks express bill by 60 to 22 after a point of order by Whitcomb about its revenue provisions and origin in the Senate. Speaker ruled the express tax clause not a revenue feature, Adamson argued to prevent express company discrimination, and action on the bill was tabled under Kelley's motion.
F P Mor an a Petersburg baker praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children and whooping cough. He notes it contains no opium or harmful drug and was recommended by a druggist. Sold by W C Eliott.
W L Main a renowned circus man seeks divorce alleging his wife refuses to live in their Geneva home. He says he has repeatedly asked her to return, but she declines. Main, 40, earned about 500000 over 15 years as a showman and now runs the second largest circus on the road. The Democratic party’s criticism of Republican policy contrasts with the Republicans carrying through on major items. Arthur Jackson vs Ed Garvey on farm sale damages ended in a hung jury after Judge Stevenson presided. Zaring and Hottel for plaintiffs, Boruff for defendant. C G Skeen left for Hutchinson, Kansas.
County Health Officer Dr. F S Hunter reports the small pox outbreak in quarry districts is decreasing after hidden cases surfaced as new reports. Three quarantined families near Oolitic Reed Guthrie. a new case at Gullett's Creek with uncertain origin. Six active cases at Oolitic. three families to be discharged Monday. No cases in Bedford.
Comrade S A Snyder, noted insurance man and member of Newland Post G A R, has been appointed an Aid on the staff of General Leo Rassieur of the National G A R. The appointment comes with a large diploma to be framed as a tribute to an old soldier and to the local G A R post.
Vindicator of Rutherfordton North Carolina reports two cases of rheumatism relief after two applications of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Editor says shoulder pain eased with instant relief after rubbing the afflicted area, then thigh joint pain improved after nightly rubbing. Also notes sale by W. C. Biot. Dispatch from Marion Indiana notes a Bedford negro, Will Mitchell, stabbed William Jones to death over a girl in front of a saloon. Mitchell fled. He is son of Buck Mitchell formerly of the area and once worked at Avenue Hotel.
The American Express Company will hold an auction in Indianapolis on March 20 for unclaimed packages or those refused by addressees. Packages will be sent from Bedford and auctioned sight unseen. Addressees refused to pay charges and take them out, and bidders will not win capital prizes.
It markets Bucklen’s Amnica Salve as a universal remedy for piles injuries pains and eruptions with a 25 cent price and a cure guarantee. The note adds a flood recap describing six inches of rain causing six miles of railroad disruption and mail shutdown for days, with water marks erased.
Mr Geo P Parks spoke before a legislators committee in Indianapolis last week advocating magnetic healing. The proposed bill would bar Christian Scientists and would also prevent magnetic healers and osteopaths from treating anyone, regardless of illness. The Bedford Baptist notes the broad wording as problematic.
Architect Nichols returned from Bedford where he holds the contract for a Presbyterian church addition a $12,000 opera house a double office for two physicians and several private residences He plans a Bedford branch office and will spend two days weekly there per the Bloomington World.
Palestine Lodge No 1387 K of P held a social night featuring three Knight candidates the three Donica brothers Ed Jess and Harve and one Page candidate Charles Lamb with over two hundred members from thirteen lodges attending including Mitchell and Orleans Grand Instructor Jonce Mony han of Orleans led instruction and the Rathbone Sisters hosted a banquet to benefit the Pythian Orphans Home A city street railway prospect surfaced and two local boys injuries were noted with minor facial damage plus a March 2 marriage between Noble Mitchell and Euphia Nickless was reported.
M A Hogarty of Lexington Kentucky suffers yellow skin and eyes from jaundice. After no relief from doctors, he uses Electric Bitters and reports complete recovery after two bottles. The remedy is touted for stomach liver and kidney troubles at 25 cents by Messick and Dodd.
A short funeral service for Mrs Oliver Knott was conducted at the home on South G Street Saturday morning at 1 o’clock by Rev James Small. A scripture reading and brief prayer followed. She was 53, mother of ten, with four living: Mrs Carter of Elizabethtown, Mrs Martiz who stayed with her, Miss Nettie Knott, and a son Lou Knott. She had suffered eight weeks from stomach trouble. Remains to be taken to Elizabethtown for burial that afternoon. Miss Elsie Beavers of Pink Hook visited the city Monday.
An advertisement touts S. S. S. as a pure vegetable blood purifier that cures severe skin diseases including eczema acne psoriasis and rough skin. It claims acids and poisons in blood cause eruptions and asserts a daughter's transformation after taking the remedy. It offers a free book and physician advice from Swift Pacific Company Atlanta GA.
The Washington Democrat notes that some independent newspapers are outraged by party papers being favored in state legal advertising. It claims Indiana party papers contribute substantial free notices and job printing during campaigns. It accuses the independent press of being paid and profiting by fostering candidates across parties.
George W. Waitt of South Gardiner Maine reports a severe cough cold and grip improving after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy He claims one bottle cured him and commends the manufacturers for an honest medicine Sold by W C Elliott in his locality.
Across the Brown and Jefferson township line in section 19 a well preserved log house remains, its logs hewn seventy six years ago by James G May later known as Prof. May. It is occupied by William B Wheeler and cherished as a monument to its architect’s skill. Also noted is Clay county weather prophet Jacob G C Miller in Bra zil, predicting a frost on May 16 based on a February fog pattern.
William Waggoner, who had been building a new house for his brother at Williams, returned to this city Monday morning.
In a noon February caucus of Republican Senators an amendment by Senator Brooks to broaden the primary election law was adopted. It permits counties beyond Marion and Vanderburgh to use the primary system, leaving the choice to each county's Central Committee. The Joss bill's precinct committeemen provision will not apply outside Vanderburgh and Marion. The measure could reach the entire state via petitions to circuit courts, with Republicans framing the amended bill as a caucus measure.
W. C. Elliott, the druggist, will refund your money if you are not satisfied after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They cure disorders of the stomach biliousness constipation and headache. Price 25 cents. Samples free.
The Washington Herald opinion quotes describe the mob as a manifestation of humanity's wild spirit and danger. It argues that mob behavior shows little progress in six thousand years and echoes the biblical view that the heart of man is deceitful and wicked.
In New Albany there are ninety six saloons, one for every forty five voters. Elders say brewery owners sparked the marked expansion to push their product, with over half the saloons owned or controlled by breweries from this and other cities.
Gus Koerner brother of C A Koerner who supervised the new First Christian church construction shot himself through the heart on Saturday He had become ill while supervising a large building at Bardstown Kentucky and later suffered a stroke of paralysis causing despondency Three Koerner brothers were partners in the Bailey Koerner firm of Evansville.
Cecil Lockman enlisted in Indianapolis in August 1899 and served in the 37th Regiment of U S Volunteers. He sailed from Manila January 10 on the transport Sheridan and arrived home Monday, mustered out at San Francisco February 20 after a voyage via Japan. He says he likes army life very well.
Mrs W K Haviland of Armonk New York says her daughter nearly died from whooping cough and bronchitis until Dr King's New Discovery saved her life. Her niece, with advanced consumption, also recovered. Desperate throat and lung diseases yield to this medicine, infallible for coughs and colds. Trial bottles free. 50c and 1.00 bottles guaranteed by Messick and Dodd.
A brief notice identifies the Quality Royal Baking Powder Co located at 100 William Street New York. The item notes the company address in a compact historical register style.
Ft Ritner residents Moses Les and M J Dixon were in town on business Monday. Buddy Ragsdale traveled to Columbus to buy horses. Mr and Mrs William Hahn of Indian Springs shopped here Monday. Charles Quackenbush and wife attended a Bryantsville revival led by William Russell. Rev Teeters of Indianapolis preached at the colored Baptist church and then went to Michell. Bird Williams, guest of Mrs Pearl Armstrong, returned home to Williams. Noah Logan wrote from Pekin, China, noting he is serving in the U S Army. Dr S E Wright of Peoria visits his mother Mrs D D Nicholson and plans to stay past the Southern-Lancaster wedding. County Assessor J R Pope, recovering from grip and malaria, was seen on the streets Saturday. Mrs Will Jones and two daughters plan to leave Tuesday for Pasadena California by the B and O.
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Carter of Seymour spent Sunday with their cousin Tobe Carter in this city. Mr Carter leads the Travis Carter Co of Seymour.
Wm Flack Clifford Stark Fred Frazier Hez Campbell Albert Wilson and Jacob Fines traveled to Mitchell on Monday to attend a meeting of the colored Masonic Lodge in that city.
Massachusetts uses forced labor to curb tramp nuisance as wanderers are arrested and ordered to work on roads. John Harris, formerly in the 4th U.S. Cavalry, returned home Sunday after over a year on the firing line and eight months of illness. First Baptist Church welcomed four new members on confession and by letter seven others seek prayer. Attendance, interest, and music at the service were strong.
The twenty fifth annual session of the Southern Indiana Teachers Association will convene in Seymour on April 4 5 and 6. A reunion is planned for members who founded the association in New Albany and met again in Seymour at the second session twenty four years ago.
John Fish recovered from grip enough to announce that Dennington, Water Works Collector, achieved the largest February collection in an off month since the water works were installed. John Fultz moved his family from East 19th Street to Khe Saturday into Mrs. Martha Ann Green's house. James Stipp of the east, age 65, is very low and unconscious after a period of illness. Fred Millencamp of Courtland buys carload of stone. owns a large farm and plans a building. O. P. Harris, from Buddha, reports Hiwood visit. city remains prosperous. A. M. Fleener of Franklin sent to the U S mint a two-ounce gold dust bottle worth about 100 dollars from Brown County creeks. For mild stomach and liver relief, Chamberlain’s tablets sell for 25 cents with free samples. guaranteed by W. C. Elliott. Bert Coffey returned from Shoals, selling a fine new pipe organ to the M. E. church for their March 17 dedication.
Mrs Oliver Knott died at her home in the southeastern part of town at 3 o clock a m Friday after several months illness. The body was taken to Elizabethtown Saturday for burial.
The Martin County Tribune praises Senator Brooks as an ideal Judiciary Committee Chairman. It highlights his legal skill, firm judgment, independence, and resistance to pressure, noting his cautious, reserved nature.
Robert K. Wicker, the baseball pitcher, has closed a contract to coach the I A ball team this month. He leaves for Dayton, Ohio on the first of April to join the squad for the coming season.
Bloomington clergyman Rev J E Brant traveled to Newberry to aid at a protracted M E church gathering over Sunday. Brant once served as pastor in this city about 83 years ago.
Evangelist Sentney Adamson of Springville arrived Friday en route to the College Hill Church of Christ in Washington county but, after receiving a letter that smallpox was in the area, he did not go on Saturday morning.
Twenty five Miles South the Dugan Cut Stone Company buys land south of Bloomington and plans a steam plant employing two hundred men. Everett Trogden visits Heltonville friends as Robert Wicker coaches I.A. baseball in Bloomington. George Goldback moves from Louisville to Bloomington with family. Township Trustee Barney McAfee travels from Mitchell. Miss Cora Stipp returns from Pinhook visit. A.R. Record of Springville heads to Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spaulding visit Oolitic relatives. Miss Nannie Duncan returns from Bloomington relatives. plans to visit relatives in Cincinnati. Ewing Shields arrives from Brownstown for gravel road work. Funeral of Mrs. Virgil Wilson held at Leatherwood church. Lilburn Jackson moves Dresden family to North P Street near his store. Stanley Chrisler plans new drug store in Stone City Opera House building. Mrs. John Krienhagen and son from near Seymour visit sister Mrs. William Bahr. Attorney W. H. Consalus in town on legal business from Leesville. Thomas Faris of near Tunnelton transacts business in city. Prof. J. J. Stoneking of Indiana University spends Sunday with brother S. S. Stoneking. Miss Edith Cogswell back at Brooks Oil Co. desk after illness. Miss Nannie Younger returns from Indianapolis and plans to go to Cincinnati for spring millinery purchases. Mrs. Julia Yerger returns to home in politics after weekend in city and runs a millinery store there.
A vintage ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills for clear skin and a rosy, rich complexion, priced at 25 cents at Messick & Dodd's Drug Store.
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