Humphreys Remedies Listing Cured Wide Range of Ailments
The ad promotes Humphreys medicines claiming cures for fever congestion inflammations worm fever teething colic diarrhea coughs colds neuralgia headaches dyspepsia suppressed periods whites croup rheumatism malaria catarrh influenza whooping cough kidney and nervous diseases urinary weakness grip hay fever and more. Sold by druggists or mailed free from Humphreys Homeopathic Medical Association New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
pUz
Bed. Co
Cor
New York
The Syrup Season Ends With Cool Weather
The maple syrup season across the region is closing unless another freeze occurs. Freezing stimulated sap flow, producing unusually large runs last week with three sap rounds in some camps. Syrup sold at one dollar per gallon, with forty gallons of sap yielding one gallon of syrup, aided by automatic evaporators and pumps that reduce farmer effort while a density meter tests readiness.
Kidney Disease Link Highlighted With Foley Cure Claim
A short notice urges readers to try Foley's Kidney Cure claiming it guards against serious kidney disorders. It mentions W. C. Elliott and notes Ewing Shields in town with his family planning a return from Seymour in about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
W. C. Elliott
Ewing Shields
Filay
Seymour
High School Boys Track Team Aims for Mitchell Meet
The Ed ford High School boys train Tuesday for the May 4 track meet in Mitchell. Strong sprinters include Judah Tory Owens and Cline, with pole vault hopes from Bedford and Jueh Owens Edwards. Javelin, hammer and shot put standouts and relay drills show good progress, but team funding remains the key need as community support could boost their performance against rival schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Judah
Tory
Y. Owens
Cline
Ud Vurdies Bedford
Owens
Edwards
Just
Whornton
Heiger
Knight
Hunter
Edford
Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing of Burns and Sores
Frightful blunder warns of burns and bruises and touts Buacklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world to kill pain and heal quickly. Claims to cure old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and eruptions. Sold by Messick and Dodd druggists for 23 cents a box with guaranteed cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buacklen
Messick & Dodd
Obituary of Jesse A Johnson notable Bedford County figure
Jesse A Johnson died at 2 40 am Saturday at his home 43 miles east of Bedford aged 75 years one month 16 days Funeral held at his residence Sunday March 25 at 2 30 pm conducted by Rev C E Asbury Interment Crawford cemetery Johnson was ill nearly a year with Brights disease and dropsy He was father of Councilman John M Johnson and Prof BE A Johnson of the City Schools Also mentions a testimonial for Chamberlains Cough Remedy and local notices Everett Waggoner of Iams visited town Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse A. Johnson
Miies
Bedford
C. E. Asbury
Crawford Cemetery
Johnson
Bright
John M. Johnson
BE. A. Johnson
Dancing teacher Prof Badger causes depot scene and panic
The Seymour Democrat reports Prof Badger the dancing teacher in Seymour for several days. He allegedly tried to exchange five dollars and eighty eight dollars in money for changing a fifty and caused a train panic at the Pennsylvania depot by claiming a missing fifty. Police dismissed the tale as unfounded. D Vv. B. Motsinger traveled through town toward Freetown on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Democrat
Cayden
Pennsylvania Depot
Badger
Martha Washington
Louisville
Hopewell
Columbus
D. Vv. B. Motsinger
Freetown
Dr Wesley Short of Springville Dies at 16
Obituary notes the death of Dr Wesley Short at his Springville Indiana home on March 28 1900 aged 16 years 11 months and 7 days. The piece recounts his early medical training Civil War service and charitable character with family tribute from a church and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drep
Springville
Ind
Doctor Short
Rehethlem
Robert
Wesley
Rebecca
Winnie
Lydia
Luther
Burnett
Milton
Mary Tate Short
Eclectic Medical College
Cincinnati
Milton Short
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Cough and Cold Cure Advice Promotes Poley's Honey
W. C. Malcott and Lawrence Woolery return from Muncie college this winter. The notice urges readers to take Poleys Honey and not delay as a remedy for coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poley
W. C. Malcott
Lawrence Woolery
Muncie
Woodcock causes telegraph outage and Kentucky feud defendants
A woodcock struck wires south of Mitchell four miles out, tangling the lines and killing the bird. In Indianapolis, John Baker of Kentucky feud notoriety and George Inman faced city court for carrying weapons, claiming they were headed to Illinois to live quietly. Unclaimed Bedford Post Office letters for week ending March 19, 1900 listed. Banner Salve ad and notes on territorial island control and Foley’s Honey and Tar claim voice recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
F. T. Sherwood
Chicago
Indianapolis
John Baker
Baker
Kentucky
George Inman
Illinois
Feller
Bedford
Grain-O replaces coffee in stores amid health claims
An ad touts Grain-O a coffee substitute made from pure grains suitable for delicate stomachs and inexpensive at 15 and 25 cents per package. A Santiago meeting on Cuban election candidates ends in a riot with blacks in control and whites promising an annexation party political faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Grain-O. A nourishing coffee alternative for all
Grain-O promotes itself as a pure grain health drink not a stimulant. It claims to aid digestion strengthen nerves and suit both children and adults while costing about the same as coffee at 15c and 2ic per package.
Subscription offers and agent list for newspapers
The notice lists various newspapers with yearly and weekly prices and agent locations for payment and delivery. It also mentions Porto Rican relief funding and public works, plus a Manila court-martial involving May Kirkman and Papal AblEgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbishop Chapelle
San Francisco
Manila
May
Kirkman
United States
Moving Week In Local Area As Residents Shift Homes
Jacob Mathis moved to A Guthrie's farm in Bono township while Wm Wheeler left Mrs. Alien's near Leesville for Washington county. Samuel Williams relocated to M W Dilney's farm in Bono township and Silas Ray and son moved to Bono township. Henry Beaver moved to John Smith's farm here. Jefferson Flinn and Henry Crawford visited on Friday. Local residents report general health improvements with few exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Mathis
Guthrie
Silas Ray
John
Flinn
Bono Township
Henry Crawford
Pinhook
Jefferson Flinn
William H. Consalis
Bedford
B.C. Dixon
Sanday
J. P. Klinn
Maggie Harris
M. B. Lee
Also Mentioned on This Page
SLU
Maas
Camberlain
Chamberlain
D.S. Meakle
Mattie
Bedford County
Elliott’s
Everett Waggoner
Iams
S.S.S
Sarah M. Keesling
Windsor Ave
Bristol
Tenn
SWIFT
Atlanta, GA
Professor Badgah
Wesley Short
Prairie Grove
Vicksburg
First Texas Cavalry
Christ
Mollie H. Rafferty
Earle
Carl
Mary
Christian Church
Church of Christ
Quincy Short
A. R. de Fluent
Journal
Doylestown
Ohio
Elliottv
Fannie
Dottie
William York
John Terrell
Rt Lb
LION
Knickerbocker” Watch
Solia
Ingersoll
Liam
Century Cook Book
Lion Coffee
Thatchrace
Tlon
American Beauty
Woglsch Spice GG
Toledo
Alrod
Liley. Baugh
Maggie. Jones
J. B. McCallum
Winson V. Williams
P. M
Gen. Wheeler
Eugene J. Hall
Central Music Hall
Scott & Bowne
Beymour
Elizabethtown
Westport
A.M
PLM
Indian Springs
Linton
Washington
P.M. A.M
P.M
Breensburg
Worth
Bedford, Greensburg
Elnora
MONON
Penna
Central Passenger Association
Southern Indiana Railway
H. H. Roseman
Indiana
the Weekly
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Globe-Democrat
Saal Bo
Beek Iy Ie
Asa
Beat
THE
Globe Printing CO
St. Louis
Globe Democrat
the Mail
Bedford Weekly Mail
New York Weekly Tribune
Edison
Frankfort
Caleb Powers
Wharton Golden
Tom Campbell
Govov
Brown
Main
New York Tribune
MAIL
Indianapolis Journal
Mair
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Mart
Indiana Farmer
River Vale
Andrews
Avoca
Zimrmaheus
Bartlettsville
S. A. Bartlett
Bryantsville
W. H. Smith
Deai
Arn Armstrong
Fayetteville
J. M. Potter
Bt. Nitner
Thomas Hughes
Georgia
L. W Spencer
James Vincher
Heltonville
W. H. Brim
Harun
Albert Daniel
Leipsic
Z. T. Wright Popcorn
Clay Holmes
Red Cross
G. M. Davis
Congress
Gen. Davis
Fort Ritner
Drlil Mclean
Dr.j.h.mclean Medicine CO
Greensburg
A. M
Chicago Lafayette
Wagner
North Bound
Sun
Aewna
Bix B. & B
Switz City
Suncay
H. P. Rapey
Geni Aarta
Oll F.J. Aeeo
G. P. Rigenae
O. S-W. RY
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Roy
Lururiuus
A3 FC
Rivervale
Vonneut
I. A-W. Ry
Indiane Geo
Warfel Asst G. Pla
St -F Louis
Oro
Cincio
St. Louw
Edingham
G. M. Wheeler
T. P. AL
Serre Haute
Ork
FORD
Gen
Louta
Journal of Medicing
W. A. Peeke
Ician
Wee
Ghim
Hemm
Cedar St
Speaker Reed
Agitanie Sheet Steel Trust
Ewald Iron Works
Newport Rolling Mill Company
Newport
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!