October Picnic Honors Mrs Bettie Williams at Limestone Grove
A neighborhood picnic near Limestone north of the Hoosier quarry honored Mrs Bettie Williams of Cedar Point Kansas with attendees from Williams Mt Olive Bedford Bryantsville St Paul Minn Louis City Iowa Oolitic and more. An elegant spread followed and a group photo was taken at the table. Also noted are train updates from Baldwin locomotive works with new freight engines and passenger engines arriving next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Williams
Cedar Point
Kan
Limestone
Hoosier Quarry
Kate Cox
Jake Bossert
Christina Gering
Zetta Reynolds
Isis Atchison
Jack Williams
Wm. Mitchell
Lola Williams
Roxy
Zippie Smith
Cora Ferguson
Roy
Inez Witsman
Kent
Williams
Henry
A. D. Hinshaw
Sarah Williams
Mary Stapleton
Mt. Olive
Saltie Bass
Bedford
Wm. Embree
Bryantsville
John Reed
St. Paul
Minn
J. W. Thomps Son
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Baldwin
Small Blaze and Local News Spur City Happenings
A rear fire at the Unkel building on J street caused by waste paper in boxes and barrels was quickly extinguished by the Fire Department with damages not expected to exceed 25 dollars. Miss Beatrice Sanders, Terre Haute musician, considers locating here to teach piano and pipe organ and plan a recital. Fred Ripple’s shop showcases the largest shoes in the city made for Tom Brockman, the giant drum major from Uncle Tom's Cabin Company, sized No 18, larger than Louisville's Jim Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unkel
J Street
American Express Co
Robinson & Johnson
Express
Beatrice Sanders
Terre Haute
Indiana State Normal
Fred Ripple
Mr. Kipple
Tom Brockman
A. G. Martin
Uncle Tom's Cabin Company
Brockman
Mr. Ripple
Jim Porter
Louisville
Kentucky
Porter
New Albany Tribune
Trinity Springs Sold Prompts Southern Indiana Rail Line Plan
Shoals Indiana October 31 report says John R Walsh president of the Southern Indiana Railroad bought Trinity Springs nine miles north of Shoals from the Dunn heirs and United States Commissioner McPheeters. The move follows earlier purchase of Indian Springs and a planned $300000 hotel. The sale supports a rail extension from Indian Springs to Louisville via Shoals French Lick and West Baden Springs. Also notes visitors Bettie Simms and Florence Bright leaving Indianapolis for brief vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana Railroad
Indian Springs
Louisville
Shoals
French Lick
West Baden Springs
Chicago
Trinity Springs
Cure for Eruptions Praised by Kansas Editor Bucklen's Arnica Salve
Editor H N Lester of Syracuse Kansas credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing his skin eruptions after two years. The ad touts the salve as best for eruptions and skin diseases and notes it costs 25 cents at Messick and Dodd's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eczeman
H. N. Lester
Syracuse
Kan
Bucklen
Messick & Dodd’s
Praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Wheeling Reader
A Wheeling reader endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy noting a severe cough and chest pains improved after two doses and three bottles cured the cold. The testimonial thanks the medicine and states it was for sale by W. Elliots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ralph S. Mryers
Thanksgiving Proclamation Fixes Thanksgiving Day
President Roosevelt designates Thursday November 28 as a day of national Thanksgiving. He mourns McKinley but notes peace and plenty in the past year and urges the people to gratitude through duty to fellow man. The proclamation requests all to cease work and offer thanks for blessings of national life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
John Hay
Pain Balm helps child after nail injuries in Virginia
The Powells of Forkland, Virginia report Chamberlain's Pain Balm quickly relieves pain when a ten penny nail driven rake injures a child's foot. In three days the girl wears a shoe again with no discomfort. W. C. Elliott sells Pain Balm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Powell
Chamberlain
Powell
Forkland
W. C. Elliott
Monon Express Wrecked in Cedar Lake Incident
A Monon train bound for Chicago derailed near Cedar Lake Indiana after a rail spread. Governor Durbin and Auditor W H Hart were aboard the rear sleeper which toppled but no serious injuries were reported. Passengers moved to other cars and the trip continued after a forty minute delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Lake
Ind
Monon
Chicago
Durbin
W. H. Hart
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Quick Relief
Dr King’s New Life Pills claim to cure sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and boosting health. Sold by Messick & Dodd for 25 cents with money back guarantee not offered if not cured. In Evansville last week several smallpox cases surfaced linked to a railroad worker who handled linen by the tracks. He spread illness as he mingled with others, prompting concern for the surrounding community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Messick & Dodd
Evansville
Astounding Discovery From Cooperville on Cough Cure
From Cooperville Michigan comes word of a pleasant tasting liquid that before retiring calms a bad cough and ensures rest. Mrs S Himelburger says it will soon cure the cough and three generations of her family have used Dr King's New Discovery for consumption and coughs. A life saver for lung diseases, guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00 at Messick and Dodd, trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperville
Mich
Messick & Dodd
Early rush for free tables at Wilson’s Bargain Store
Crowds formed before opening as 50 centre tables were promised to shoppers. At 7:30 the store opened and by 10:30 96 tables had been distributed, with some used in displays. A woman arriving early had driven 14 miles and waited since six. The tables were well finished and useful in homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson's
Wilson
Odd Fellows Hallo Ween Social Draws Bedford Crowd
A large Bedford crowd enjoyed an Old Time Hallo Ween party at Odd Fellows Hall run by the Rebeccas. Music by Bedford Premier Band accompanied several games including apple on a string and a flour-dish challenge with prizes. Frank Reed and Fred Bowden won the cake walk as refreshments and a 10 cent lunch drew guests to the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Hall
Rebeccas
Bedford
Frank Reed
Fred Bowden
Free sample of Chamberlain tablets offered by W C Elliott
The undersigned will give a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to anyone seeking relief from stomach disorders biliousness or constipation This new remedy is described as reliable and good by W C Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. C. Elliott’s
W. C. Elliott
Do You Wish the Finest Bread and Cake
It is conceded that Royal Baking Powder is purest and strongest of all baking powders, absolutely free from alum or ammonia. Royal makes the best and most wholesome food. Royal Baking Powder Co., 100 William St., New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Baking Powder CO
William &T
New York
Funeral for Professor Sutherlands Young Son in Jasper
The ten year old son of Prof. E F Sutherland of Jasper died and was laid to rest Sunday at Mrs Jane Pearsons home on 14th street. Rev BE L Priest of Huntingburg led services and burial was at Green Hill. Monon plans to use two new Chautaqua type passenger locomotives to haul freights this week and then express trains between Indianapolis and Chicago. They may speed trains to seventy five or eighty miles per hour if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Southern Pacific
Western
Central
New England Territory
Hood
Brotherhood
E. F. Sutherland
Jasper
Jane Pearson
14Th Street
BE. L. Priest
Huntingburg
Green Hill
Monon
Indianapolis
Chicago
Apostle
Ferguson-Burger Wedding at Home of Eld James Small
John Ferguson of Oolitic and Miss Catharine Burger wed Sunday at 8 pm in Eld James Small's home. Both are respected church members and plan to live in Politic. Friends wish them happiness and good fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ferguson
Oolitic
Catharine Burger
Eld
James Small
Electric Bitters touted as best selling tonic in 20 years
Ads tout Electric Bitters with claims of curing many ailments by toning the stomach liver kidneys and purifying blood. They promise new life and vigor for weak individuals at 50 cents, sold by Messick and Dodd. Also notes health official J N Hurty warns rummage sales risk spreading disease from used clothes. Cincinnati Enquirer details Dayton Baseball Club suit over R K Wicker release with disputed payments and alleged misrepresentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Hare
Belleville
Ohio
Messick & Dodd
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Board of Health of
New Jersey
Dayton Baseball Club
American Baseball and Athletic Association of St Louis
R. K. Wicker
Dayton
St. Louis
Wicker
St. Louis Club
Cincinnati Enquirer
Footpad Robs Bedford Woman Outside Owen Residence
Miss Eva Horton of Mitchell and her aunt Mrs. H M Burnham were robbed of a pocket book near K D Owens residence after a man with a low cap rushed from across the street. Mrs Burnham was not harmed and the thief fled down Captain Alexanders alley. Police have a clue but no arrest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Miss Horton
Mrs. Burnham
Captain Alexander
Dr. Burnham
Cough Remedy Endorsed For Croup By Evangelist
Elder John W. Rogers of Filley Missouri recalls a winter case where a child suffered violent croup. He treated with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and the danger subsided. The note claims the remedy prevents attacks when given early and contains no opium. Sold by W C Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Rogers
Filley
Chamberlain
W. C. Elliott
Sunday School Auction Draws Large Crowd at First Christian
A Saturday evening event at the First Christian church attracted a large crowd for a Sunday School Auction. Booths offered oyster stew ice cream sherbet fruit and candy while fortune tellers and a postal desk run by Miss Minnie Brooking generated steady income. The event raised about 75 dollars for the scholars’ fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
John Klioe
Jack Man
Minnie Brooking
Remembrance of Mrs. J. W. Newland Rites
Mrs. J W Newland died at 11 am on Wednesday October 2 at age 69 years four months and two days. Born June 28 1832 she married Dr J West Newland October 1 1848. Eight children born to the couple but no survivors are listed. The obituary celebrates her faith long service at the First Christian church and describes a life of piety. funeral was held Friday at the church with Scripture readings and hymns to honor her memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Newland
Sarah E. Newland
J. West Newland
Captain Duncan
Clay Duncan
Coleman Duncan
Bolivar Duncan
Newland
William
Mary Duncan
Bedford
Lawrence County
Mr. Newland
First Christian
Daughter of Judge Duncan laid to rest in Bedford
Mrs. Newland wife of Dr. J W Newland a eminent Bedford Christian member died after a long illness. Born June 27 1832 she joined the church in 1854 and was admired for intellect and piety. She rests in peace, leaving a grieving husband and community recollecting her steadfast faith.
Memorial verse and consoling prayer for Mrs Newland
A mourning notice honors Mrs Newland with religious reflections on faith, heaven, and remembrance. It reflects on her husband Hitler J. W. Newland and outlines comfort drawn from Christian belief, while quoting poets and scripture. An ending line advertises Stomach and Liver Tablets from W. C. Elliott.
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Eureka
Yarnese
Maar
Walsh
Bettie Simms
Insane Hospital
Florence Bright
Fish and Game
E. E. Harle
Princeton
Indiana
Cincinnati
Cleveland
T. Sweeney
Columbus
Spring Valley
Ill
Buffalo
Indianapolis Journal
W. H. Cosner
Palmero
Florida
Mr. Cosner
Monon Express
Rebecca Social
Herbert Reller
Marion County
Mr. Small
God
Lord Jesus Christ
Zion
Literary Society of the Church
Franklin
In Memoriam
Mrs J. W. Newland
Earth
Mrs. Newland
Wm. Duncan
Mary Malott Duncan
John Younger
Christ
Bedford Christian Church
Vv. P. BE
Hitler J. W. Newland
Tuanly Holmes
Mrs. New-land
Father
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