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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates for in county and outside county, advertising rates for legal and display ads, and local advertising per line charges. It mentions free word allowance for resolutions and outlines rate structure for insertions, with typos and unclear sections in the rendered text.
The document names nominees for state offices including Governor Winfield T. Durbin, Lieutenant Governor Newton W. Gilbert, Secretary of State Union B. Hunt, Auditor William Bh Hart, Treasurer Leopold Levy, Attorney General William L. Taylor, Reporter Charles F. Remy, State Statistician Benjamin F. Johnson, Superintendent Frank L. Jones, and Supreme Court Judge 1st District James H. Jordan.
For Prosecuting Attorney. 16th Circuit. ROBERT G. MILLER, of Monroe County. For Representative. LITVIA ADAMSON. For Clerk Lawrence Circuit Court, BOONE LEONARD.
ELI B. STEPHENSON and J.H.C. FRANCE are named as Justices of the Peace in the official listing.
In Bedford the Democrats rally behind a strong ticket aided by rival railroads and disaffected Republicans. Voters resent street improvements and utilities allocations, while the Democratic party reemerges in Lawrence County after years of dormancy, signaling a shift expected to pressure Republicans to reform.
The article reports canvassed results with Cyrus Blackburn 257 over Thomas Erwin 165 and Richard Roberts 148 in the first ward, John Hackett 238 over August Unkel 153 in the second, and H P Radley 162 over John M Johnson 123 in the third. It notes an estimated 50 voters per ward did not vote.
Weather was warmer and fair but rainfall remained scarce. Wheat fields are promising while oats and rye show good progress. Tobacco, clover, timothy, grasses and pasturage improve but some pastures lag. Plowing continues, corn planted, fruit trees bloom nationwide, sheep-shearing underway, livestock in good condition.
Edward King age 64 and Howard L. Knight quarrelled over work on Thursday morning in an east city area. Knight struck King with a club, breaking his nose and injuring his forehead and head, then kicked him, breaking three ribs and causing further injuries. King, treated by Dr. F E Stipp, is described as seriously hurt. Knight, about 21, fled and a warrant is sought by Constable Chesnut.
Prof Gentry presents a dog pony and monkey act in a street canvas show at 14th and P streets on Wednesday May 9 with performances at 230 PM and 8 PM. Tickets 15c children 25c adults 25c each. The performance features a full scale fire department replica with a canine and primate crew led by a chief and officers. The 1900 season promises larger, more novel features than before, billed as the most novel act in the world.
An advertisement praises Grain O made from pure grains with claims of health and coffee replacement benefits. Marriage notes report Charley Ramsey and Miss Mary Carson wed near Mitchell with Ramsey as a local express messenger and the bride from Heistonville. County law partnership formed between John L. Stephenson and E B Stephenson in Bedford. Stephenson is Indiana University Law School Class of ’92. Dr M T Judah renewed Mail subscription after city election remarks. Mrs. William Webb is critically ill two miles from town. death expected.
Reports from North Texas show improving conditions while central regions face rising rivers. News from the Philippines notes Aguinaldo’s absence and possible death. a major Schofield disaster death toll reaches around 500 with rescue efforts ongoing. President Otis introduces habeas corpus and trial reforms. A Cuban governor inauguration and Nicaragua Canal bill vote highlight U.S. action abroad.
Comrades plan reunion at Superior Court Room 2 Indianapolis May 16 1900 with roll call and business meeting at 11 am Headquarters at Oneida Hotel opposite Union Station. Railroad rate 1 cent per mile. Signed Thomas C Williams President and L H Dickerson Secretary Treasurer Indiana Cavalry Association.
A May meeting of the Lawrence County Medical Society gathered in a courtroom setting with lawyers as guests at luncheon at the Doman Hotel. The program featured welcome remarks by Dr. Richard B. Short, papers on malpractice, expert testimony, the physician witness stand, and ethics from both medical and legal perspectives, plus toastmaster duties and several responses by local figures.
Notice to taxpayers warns first May Monday as last day for first installment of 1899 taxes with 10 percent penalty for nonpayment. Local items report travelers from Indianapolis to ElNora, a new resident move, a Third Ward council race result, a shooting incident, church preaching plans, and community notices from Seymour Republican.
Long report on B&O Southwestern strike actions across Cincinnati to St Louis. Trackmen and contractors push for wage raises to 1.50 a day while 3000 workers suspend duties. bridge and depots update. Terre Haute and Indianapolis rail discussions also noted with police and city council hints.
The Pennsylvania System operates a bureau in Jersey City and New York City that assists travelers by meeting arrivals, guiding onward travel, reserving sleeping car space, and arranging baggage transfers. Agents provide cab service, ticket procurement, and customs clearance support at no charge. inquiries go to local ticket agents or District Passenger Agent W. W. Richardson in Indianapolis.
J E Stipp moves family to Bedford and F M Lee to Vincennes. Mrs Sarah Roby improves. Bedford Hardware repainting. Rev S K Hogan of Englewood suffers neuralgia. Mrs W A Mitchell visits Indianapolis. F M Lemon attends Alen C Burton funeral at Mitchell. Cecil Scisco drives for Railsback's Wholesale Fruit House. Charley Richardson ill. Street workers clean North I street. Ila Ferguson and daughter travel to St Joseph Missouri. W H Myers Co improve William Garrison stand with new paper. Judge Stephenson and Squire Chrisler hold insanity inquest on Mrs Colgilazier of Sil verville. she to be sent to the asylum in Indianapolis. Four women protest escaping efforts. Mose Bauer elected Councilman in Seymour Ward by 132 on Democratic ticket. Seymour Democrat notes potential wardwide Democratic gains.
Miss Bess Owens of Bedford visits relatives in Fayetteville. Mr and Mrs Charles Adamson go to Bedford. Mr and Mrs Bud Massey of Springville visit their daughter here. Miss May Kern here Tuesday. Mrs Will Fritz of Dark Hollow here Monday. Miss Minnie McClellan goes to Bedford. Miss Bertha Quackenbush of Trippleton here Tuesday. Some citizens attend church at Silverville Sunday. Nova Sears returns from Western visit. Mrs S J Lyon spends Sunday with sister. Mrs Luther Kern goes to Bedford Saturday. F W Smith and wife of Lawrenceport visit their son.
Try Grain-O ask your grocer today to show you Grain O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. Children and adults may drink it without injury and all who try it like it. Grain-O has the rich seal brown color of mocha yet is made from pure grains and agrees with delicate stomachs. Price 15c and 25c per package sold by all grocers.
Mrs. Ben F. Kindred travels to Bedford on Sunday. Thornt Dodds and family visit his mother near Clear Springs. De Pauw Chapel hosts a Sunday school meeting. Mrs. G. B. Jackson of Leesville visits her mother Mrs. Dodds. John Loudermilk was moved to Clear Spring after sanitary inquest. mind listed as deranged. Krutsinger sells Rib the blind mare for 30 dollars along his Saltillo route. Rich serves five years on the route. A. E. Osburn moves his saw mill near Eclipse to cut lumber for M. Lean & Co. of Bedford. Stock bills defaced prompts warnings of trouble.
A vintage ad promotes Allan’s Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes for swollen or tired feet. It claims cooling relief, cure for sweating feet and ingrowing nails, and comfort for tender spots. Available at druggists and shoe stores with a trial package offer. Correspondence address given in New York.
John Fisher and his niece visit the farm return home on Monday. Ambrose Nickless hosts a surprise marriage to Estella Helton of Washington Indiana after a license in Bedford. Various locals visit, fish, plant crops, and two loggers suffer near-misses on a railway job before quitting railroading.
Monday visits include W. S. McHargue and J. B. Henderson. Tuesday brings Ellista Lee with pigs bought for 1820 dollars from Tucson Fields. Wednesday sees Dr. Hun ter of Bedford seeking smallpox cases. Saloon run by C Dixon and J Willcox closed Tuesday. Thursday appearances by WL Baker and Chris Guassin to buy the Willcox & Dixon saloon. Friday business trip by J H Beavers and J B Henderson in town. Elijah McGinnis receives 97.10 for 10 weeks sick benefits from A J Hayward of the Columbian Relief Fund Association.
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