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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
1
Several kinds of underwear are ready for approval and priced to outrun competition. The store highlights reasonable weight quality and invites customers to explore other men’s furnishings. Rochester Suits for Men and Boys, Walkover Shoes, Langley and Wilson Bros. Shirts are promoted as leading world products.
At a May 3 meeting the Memorial Day committees named members for graves marking stands and decorations Music Flowers and reception Chaplain and flags The group will decorate Erie Breckenridge Phipps kerd Leatherwood Hopkins and other local graveyards The Geologist Blatchley counters the Morgan county gold find saying the gold is drift from Hudson Bay and no Indiana vein exists.
John G. Breden and Miss Alethia O. Cummings were married by Rev. W. E. Russell at his residence at 7th and I streets on Sunday evening at 3 o'clock. The couple, from Odon, are from prominent families and were witnessed by close friends and relatives.
Joora Lesley of South Whitley Indiana writes of long nerve pain and cramps relief after taking Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. She claims the remedy restored her health after years of suffering and urges readers to seek the free booklet and advice.
SEVENTY-FOUR YEARS Austin N Wilder died at 12 10 p m Friday at his home on South G street after a period of poor health. Born in Hardin County Kentucky in 1925 he moved to Bedford in 1826 with his parents and lived near the square for 64 years. He leaves a widow five daughters and two sons and was likely the oldest Bedford resident and possibly the longest-serving Mason in Lawrence county. A Union soldier he was severely wounded at Antietam. Funeral was held Sunday afternoon with burial at Green Hill Cemetery. He also served as a longtime community figure and veteran.
Friday at nine p m E mer Stephenson observed three men in a rough fight on South I street. A crowd gathered as loud talk and swearing led to a tie up. Small change and dimes were found after the fracas. Some say the row involved a fishing party while others think two men held up a third. Also notes on the Minneapolis Tribune report of the St Paul election and Indiana polis organist WH Donley visiting the city plus a Pinhook infant death.
A comparison highlights the vast gap between rooms with fresh, well applied wallpaper and spaces showing old paper wear. It notes how discolored and disfigured walls alter mood, perceived cleanliness, and overall atmosphere.
The reading public seeks up to date wall paper patterns and designs from our offers. We present a wide range of modern and old style wallpaper to meet market demand.
Lysander Montgomery of near Erie visited town on Monday The marriage licenses issued include Fred Lemon and Sarah J Hudson Hannegan Grassfield and Calena Judah Martino S Schulze and Julia Dixon W O Darling a former North Bedford resident arrived from the S I extension where he worked as a sub contractor The Greencastle band ended abruptly after a fight between a prominent businessman and a minister.
The Red Men and Haymakers busy with community ties as G A R and W B C plan a joint meeting. Modern Woodmen promote cheap life insurance and trainmen may form B R T. K P lodges Nos. 463 Selvin, 484 Linden, 485 Orland organized with strong memberships. Rathbone delegates praise Linton district meeting and warm reception.
The Bedford Public Library has moved to the former Baptist church building on 14th street between J and K, offering five thousand volumes and free access after a legislative change. Librarian Miss Georgia Friedley leads a growing, accessible, noiseless-reading space praised by the city and MAIL for its cultural impact. A final note urges Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney or bladder issues.
The State Board of Education requires every licensed teacher to take an examination in American literature. This follows an act permitting the subject in public schools and a law mandating exams for new taught subjects. Exemption licenses held by many teachers must also report for the literature exam.
R. B. Colvin formerly with Huzzard's butcher shop and later at Knott's shop on a street married a well known and highly respected young lady in Elizabethtown a few days ago.
A soldier rebuts Lee flimey and Democrat anti imperialism, arguing that U S control of the Philippines and other territories preserves order and humane governance. The writer cites past expansions from 1803 to Alaska as consistent with American growth and defends military presence as protective rather than aggressive.
The ad extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the best remedy for women during and after pregnancy, claiming it builds birth vigor, reduces nervousness and morning sickness, and provides nourishment for the child. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Katie Amiker of Alliance Ohio and others, with free confidential consultation by mail from Buffalo New York.
A Chicago Tribune summary notes Indiana election returns reveal Republican gains in eleven towns and Democratic gains in four, arguing local conditions and misapprehensions about Porto Rican policy did not derail party strength. Other items include health ads for Foley's remedies, buzzard sightings near Allen's Creek, a Bedford money order pledge, and a Bedford youths tale at O'Harrow's store.
Lewis M Chess of Bono township was in town on Monday for undisclosed reasons, with local residents noting his appearance and activity during the day.
Lawrenceport laid out May 1 with 179 lots across twelve blocks. Streets run east west and north south at the mouth of Fishing Creek on White River near the old Louisville to Lafayette state road crossing. S P Moore started the first merchandising and built the grist mill. Littell and Throckmorton owned the store and mill after him, rebuilt the mill in 1453. The mill later passed to S. S. Barnes then Henry Harmyer, whose ownership saw a dam dispute in 1880 when farmers tore out the obstruction, leading to costly litigation and a diminished value. The town is named for Joseph Lawrence, an early landowner. Bishop Roberts was a notable Methodist Episcopal minister resident, with Dr Keight among early physicians. After the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad, Lawrenceport declined as Mitchell and Tunnelton grew. Pork packing flourished in early days, shipped to New Orleans.
Mrs. S H Lincoln recounts how Gen Burnham’s widow in Machias Me survived a night of fear from pneumonia after taking Dr King’s New Discovery. Three small doses eased her, and continued use cured throat chest and lung illness. Trial bottles free at Messick Dodd’s drug store.
The Lawrence County Board of Education met Monday with County Superintendent Stipp presiding. Trustees present include all except Kimberlin of Marion. They adopted resolutions opening schools September 3 1900, granting a one week vacation December 24 to 29, prohibiting pay for Saturday teaching except term closure, barring substitute teaching, and requiring trustees to visit each township school twice. A motion praised Superintendent Stipp for grading manuscripts impartially and suggested placing dictionaries in all schools. Also noted was Vandalia Line arrangements to preserve connections at Limedale for Monon road patrons, and William Peed of Erie visiting town.
Charlies E Hall plans a new front for his saloon while Elizabeth M Hatfield and Samuel L Carmen Jr marry in a ceremony. they will live in Chicago. George W House adds electric call bells to billiard parlors and reading room. Bloomington, Bedford advance stone sidewalks. Rumor says several men confronted Con stable Norman in Polk township over Walt Rip dispute.
J N Litton once of Bedford and now a carpenter in Indianapolis says the Chicago strike could trigger serious trouble soon. He recently stayed with Bedford relatives before moving on to Indianapolis for work.
An article urges Seventy and common sense to prevent illness this spring and promotes Dr. Humphreys remedies with a free manual. It also reports Henry T. Roberts visiting family in Indiana after service and notes smallpox cases with quarantines around Dorsey and others at Guthrie Creek.
Frank Dorsey remains in quarantine with smallpox but shows signs of recovery. He lies in a darkened room, eyes inflamed and light prevented. A telegram from Ft Ritner informed Dr F S Hunter that a hotel worker contracted smallpox, prompting quarantine actions by County Commissioner Sears pending Hunter’s return.
An assorted column reports R. P. Olivia of Barcelona praising Electric Bitters as a cure for nerves and general ailments, new bridge contract talks for Pater Fillion at Vermillion county, real estate transfers by Ambrose Sears, health notes on a Spider Creek resident, road work by Lee Potter, and ads for Banner Salve and Foley's Kidney Cure amid various local social updates.
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