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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
4
An advertisement promotes Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil claiming relief and cure for piles burns ulcers boils carbuncles felons and many skin and wound conditions. It lists three sizes 25 50 and 1 00 and notes availability from Humphreys Med Co New York via druggists or prepaid mail order.
Regular Bel train dwindles to one daily run as Conductor Marshall Steel travels to Peoria while Monon officials shuffle posts in Bedford. A string of railway updates follows: new engine crew on B and B S W, Monon shop overhauls, and a large B and O S W bridge project near Vincennes. Fire destroys Orrell House and Tyler blocks in Seymour as Southern Indiana Railway acquires sites to extend tracks. surveyors eye routes for French Lick.
An advertorial recounts a family with hereditary cancer cured by Swift's Specific No. 5 5 5 1. It claims the treatment removes the poison from blood and asserts the product alone cured cancer after eighteen bottles. The piece promotes a free book from the Swift Specific Company in Atlanta Georgia.
The Monon Railroad reports a string of five recent arson fires using oil to start each blaze with substantial losses and no insurance. The firm orders two Brooks locomotives, 160000 pounds each, ten wheel, capable of 92 mph, for fast Louisville to Chicago service, delivery in June and exhibition in Louisville before service. Also, a schedule fix allows Gosport transfers to connect I and W passengers with Monon southbound trains, holding No. 5 for up to five minutes if needed.
Dr Kings New Life Pills touted as cure for sick and nervous headaches. Advertised to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health. Easy to take at 25 cents with money back if not cured. Sold by Mes sicK & Dodd druggists.
Unclaimed letters for week ending March 10 1900 list named ladies and gentlemen including Laura Eaton Sarah Grubb Wm Hamilton Effe Johnson Alaba Mitchell Tolbert Zora Doughty Ther A Graham Elmer Harris Joseph Hansie Frank Holiman J M Mason N A Mcintyre John Renoaick A Reuuick Daniel D Rogers Ernest Rouse Mort Stringer J A Walles for above letters. Teachers of Shawswick Township held last institute March 10 1900 approving superintendent trustee chair and secretary performances.
G Vacher of 157 Osgood St Chicago reports his wife cured of a grippe related cough after Foley's Honey and Tar, claiming a 50 cent bottle cured her. W C Elliott presiding elder of the M E church for the district visited Micajah Allen after coming up from Odon on Monday.
Aylette Whitehead of Erie visited on business. Jerry Henders on Norman Station did notary work. J. E. Arnaman of Brownstown reports scarce desirable stock to ship. S. S. Weaver delivered hogs to W. A. Holland at Leesville for 3 1/2 cents per lb. Fred Edgar from Heltonville attended Opera House matters. John C. Fountain sold 160 acres to Stephen Fountain for 750 dollars. Fountain brothers with Thornt bought a saloon at Linton and will move there. Thornt Weaver visited family near Norman. S. I. Auditor checked our Short agent and found all in order. Virgil Corbin and Miss Mamie Rock visited James Martin’s family from Bedford. Eugene J. Hall reports Foley’s Honey and Tar restored his voice for a Chicago lecture. W. C. Elliott.
Sanford Dixon moved to a Washington county farm last week. Dr Wilson of Medora visited Mrs Wood who has been ill two months. Joseph Crawford of Pinhoof sought trustee candidacy. W A Holland sold horses to Mr Stanley of Campbellsburg. Dr F S Hunter of Bedford found another suspected smallpox case. Alex Reed subpoenaed E B Dixon and Elisha Lee for court on March 9. Jacob Bough travelled to his Washington county farm. Elisha and M B Lee were in Bedford on business. Democrats turnout at Tannerton Convention. George Dodds named trustee and Wm Cooper assessor. Banner Salve touted as healing ointment by W C Elliott.
The column lists visits and events around Weddlesville with names such as Lillie Martin Medora family Claybourn Weddles Redington township and Mrs Eliza Beezley. It mentions a peach crop forecast failure and several traipses to nearby towns including Medora Hertonville Henderson Radford and Heron Villa. An ill son John of Medora lies dangerously ill and preaches are announced for Church of Christ next Sunday and night.
The fragment hints at health themes about resisting illness and boosting body defenses. It mentions germs, nourishment, and not delaying care, with a diaristic tone hinting at a dancer and a comic figure discussing sickness and remedies.
Scott's Emulsion with cod liver oil and phosphates is advertised to heal mucous membranes, improve appetite, and boost weight and strength. The copy claims it fortifies the whole body against consumption and related wasting diseases, priced at $1.00 and sold by druggists nationwide.
Reports mention Charley Henderson's first train ride to Bloomington from Bedford. The P. B. C. B. reorganized last Friday and will resume activities. Chicago stock buyers purchased 10 carloads of cattle for foreign markets shipping to London. Prof. Martin to entertain at Weddlesville schoolhouse on Thursday March 15 with band music. Miss Katherine Colburn celebrated her 21st birthday with friends. Sale of N. S. Plummer personal property planned March 27 near Leesville. An Albany dairyman sought a doctor for his sick child, housed with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy later recommended by neighbors. A large fax drive at Elliott’s farm drew ~400 people but produced no foxes, only a rabbit. locals, including women, helped organize.
Grain O, a grain based coffee substitute, is now sold in grocery stores at 15 and 25 cents per package. It is advertised as easy on the stomach and a good alternative for children. County Assessor J R Pope attended the State Board of Tax Commissioners meeting in Indianapolis and was noted as well informed in his field.
Advert announces that most serious diseases start in the kidneys and guarantees Foley's Kidney Cure. It urges readers to try it today if not feeling well, signed by W. C. Elliott.
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