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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
1
Prepare For a Rise. The thermometer and the price of good wearing apparel rise. The finest clothing ever offered at such prices is on sale now. Our stock features new goods with style finish and wear. Walk Over Shoes and Wilson Bros. Shirts are the finest.
Mike Conrad and his young son were riding when a frightened team ran away near the Duncan farm east of Bedford. The father suffered a fractured skull and died. the boy was uninjured. Dr J T Freeland attended the scene. The injured man, from Zelma, was sent home. Witnesses say the team spooked near Hillery Ward and his horse by the trestle.
A Hannibal resident credits Dr. King's New Discovery with saving his life from typhoid that progressed to pneumonia. After one bottle relief followed by continued use he regained strength. Bloomington reports a fire destroying the Indiana University old college building used by the high school, four stories tall, value and loss details given, with insurance.
A Decatur Indiana surveyor reports chronic stomach and nervous exhaustion eased by Dr Miles Nervine after failing to respond to other care. He slept better, regained appetite, and now calls himself well following six doses. The ad notes Nervine sold at druggists with a guarantee and offers free advice from Dr Miles Medical Co.
Friday night in Castle Hall, Secret Societies report a meeting of the Palestine Lorge K. of P. The Shoals Odd Fellows dedicated a new building on Thursday. The local K. of P. has Kelly Dickason as the sole colored member from Shawnee town Illinois. Haymakers of Opitsah Tribe of Red Men taught three children hay on Thursday night. Local Masons completed a large class with many candidates awaiting entry. Russell Lodge No 9 (colored Masons) at Mitchell initiated three tonight and will admit three more on the first Monday in June. Dr. A H Chase M D, born in Bristol and raised in South Africa, lectured on progress of Christian civilization and the Boer question at A M E church Tuesday night. Vandalia Line adjusts train No. 21 delays to preserve Monon road connections at Limedale for southbound patrons.
Overnight burglary at Morgan's Grocery as thieves pried a north window, opened the cash register, and stole $1.15 while leaving nine copper coins. Merchant Policeman Joe Glover suspects two thieves sighted before dawn.
The passage praises the Element Beauty colors for their harmony and contrasts. It encourages painters planning house work this season to investigate B. P. S. and obtain a color card for choosing shades.
Rumor says W. M. Dobbins plans a wholesale grocery to open within 30 days. In church news the First Baptist adopted resolutions thanking pastors and church members who closed for the dedication and asking press publication of the thanks. T. W. Ramsey sold his residence here and moved to Bedford this week, leaving the drug business to Mr. Bailey. Heltonville notes recount Ira W. Kelley’s kidney trouble and his cure testimony. Pleasant Run township totals show 614 school age, with district No 6 up and No 12 down. Dr. F E Stipp’s health improved after isolation, an abscess in his hand remains painful.
A Macon Georgia druggist testifies that he has sold much Mother's Friend and never seen a failure to produce the claimed benefits. He says all women agree it shortens labor and reduces pain.
Advertises Mother's Friend as a remedy for morning sickness nervousness and labor pains, claiming quick recovery and prevention of breast swelling. At $1 a bottle, sold by druggists. the Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta offers a free illustrated book for expectant mothers.
Hon J McDonald Huff will move to Paoli early next month after a career as Martin and Daviess counties Prosecuting Attorney and a Daviess County representative. Spencer Stone Company, led by P H Blue, is incorporated with 380000 in stock, with J L Bayard of First National Bank among stockholders. Congressman Robert Miers is favored as permanent Democratic State Convention Chairman, with Ex Senator Turpie reportedly unable to preside. James M Sears travels to Edna Kansas to visit sister Mrs F O Potter for about three months. K D Owens wagon horse ran away causing a collision near the Courthouse yard narrowly missing a buggy with Mrs Louis Mayer and children.
Military officials in Manila fear outbreaks among natives while reports list Leyte occupations with minor losses. Other notes cover economic shifts via protectionist work, rising cattle prices, and credit to demand. Health data show April deaths 2,981 with preventable diseases causing 1,158 deaths.
Local straw berry growers report a late season with first picking around the 22nd to 25th of the month. Many plants died from last summer and fall drouth, so the crop will not be full though berry quality is expected to be excellent. Prospects for other small fruits and fruit varieties are also favorable this year.
J. E. Marsey of Springville Indiana resigns as Post Master to pursue engraving then advances to watch maker in Indiana polis. His talent earns him a promotion at a major jeweler and he becomes a leading watch maker amid praise from friends and community. Banner Salve advertised for various ailments.
The fusion Populists in Sioux City nominated W J Bryant for President and Charles A Towne for Vice President by acclamation. Towne’s nomination followed a long night session with strong opposition to a VP candidate until after talks with the Democratic National Convention.
An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for lung and digestive ailments noting one sixth of deaths from consumption. It cites a Fort Age Iowa testimony from Mrs G E Kerr who improved after five bottles and claims headache relief from Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
Remaining in the Bedford Post Office unclaimed for the week ending April 28 1900 are numerous names of ladies and gentlemen. Persons calling for above letters please say advertised. Vinson V Williams P. M.
A large crowd witnessed a Sunday baptism at Leatherwood Creek near Alvin P. Hert's farm. Mr. Small conducted the rite for Katie Bright James Sears and Millard Cross, with Elder Newland offering prayer and the candidates changing at the Hert home. Later, Alexander Foster sang at the church before departing for Columbus to join The Reeves Co.
The text urges heed to early signs of kidney or bladder trouble to avoid severe outcomes like Bright’s disease or diabetes. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy to restore kidney health and discourages delaying treatment.
A dozen extra workmen began excavating for the Hodge and Walls block on Main Street. A total solar eclipse is expected May 28 with a fifty mile width of totality across several Southern states. Reports note nitroglycerine shipments through Bedford en route to Loogootee wells. The Progress Furniture factory fire in Salem destroyed the building, leaving only the dryhouse and lumber stacks. insured losses total about $25,000. Cornerstone for a new Baptist church in Salem will be laid May 16. project cost near $10,000. The Republican campaign may leverage Western bank deposits and mortgage data as electoral ammunition amid Western improvements since 1896.
Opinion asserts U S pledges in Cuba are honored and war aims achieved despite Democratic criticism. It argues peace, order, and civil government would be violated if troops left, and defends administration actions. Includes a testimonial notice for Chamberlains Pain Balm sold at Elliott's Drugstore.
Local notes report visitors and events in Mitchell. Mrs. O. P. Montgomery returns from Bloomington. Mrs. Will Uindley from Cincinnati visits. several residents travel to Bedford Indianapolis and Louisville for medical and civic duties. New town board organized with Mayor Kelly and an economy motto. A fatal train accident near the B&O line leaves James Elsey of Shelbyville, Kentucky dead. coroner investigates whisky involvement.
An advertising notice claims a pretty appearance comes from health. It asserts constipation, kidney trouble, and impure blood cause pimples and a dull complexion. Electric Bitters is advertised as a remedy to regulate stomach liver and kidneys and purify blood, promising strong nerves clear eyes and velvety skin. Available for 50 cents at Messick and Dodd's drugstore.
A candidate interacts with a family, kissing a baby and praising twins. He jokes about two children, questions corn bread, and asks for a receipt. He leaves by the barn after sharing a drink with the father, a moment the narrator notes as the real takeaway.
During last winter’s whooping cough epidemic the author’s children suffered severe coughing spells. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was used with success for croup and later relieved the cough and produced a complete cure. The notice promotes Elliott's Drug Store as a sale point.
An observant citizen notes many city gardens cultivated last season lie fallow this spring. He says men are too busy to work them and that farmers who do market gardening will profit thereby.
A health warning links backache to kidney disorders and warns neglect may cause Bright's disease diabetes or fatal illness. The ad promotes Foley's Kidney Cure with a guarantee for kidney health.
William Ryan a stone cutter arrived in the city on Monday from Louisville. He will reside with Mr and Mrs Thomas Taylor on North H street for the summer and pursue his trade locally.
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