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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1900
Page
4
An advertisement for Dr. Humphreys cures listing numerous ailments with prices, from fevers to kidney diseases. It notes a manual of diseases available at druggists or by mail, and gives Humphreys Medical Co. contact at William and John Streets, New York.
Gen Mce Arthur reports Dr. John G. Davis aged about 50, former Monon road general surgeon and Bloomington resident, died at 1:58 AM from chronic Brights disease. Davis served as U S Volunteers surgeon in the Spanish American War, became Havana sanitary chief, then Manila assignmet. He leaves a wife and one child. burial likely in the United States.
An advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy that cures catarrh by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. It claims the product is not quack medicine and cites a physician’s prescription, with testimonials and retailer details. The piece also mentions Hall's Family Pills and a political cost analysis by a World’s Work writer discussing presidential campaigns and campaign expenditures.
Dr Humphreys famous specific Seventy Seven breaks up a cold by restoring circulation at the first sign of a chill. It acts directly on the disease with no adverse effects in other parts of the system. The small vial of pleasant pellets fits a vest pocket and costs 25 cents at druggists, with a doctor book mailed free from Humphreys Homeo Medicine Co New York.
Hon. A. H. Davis left Tuesday afternoon for Washington City, initiating a planned trip reported by local officials. The journey accompanies discussions on pending matters and official duties awaiting his return.
Private F Johnson Johnston, a Morroe county resident and U S Army veteran who served in the Philippines, died in a San Francisco hospital after returning home from duty. His body will be sent to Harrodsburg as his grieving parents arrange disposal per government notice.
Manchester Michigan resident George D Williams recounts his wife overcoming years of paralysis and helplessness after using Electric Bitters. He claims the remedy cures female diseases and related nervous complaints, promising quick relief and general wellbeing with each bottle guaranteed for 50 cents.
Workmen assembling a 32 foot granite shaft for the St Louis Trust Company entrance saw the monolith snap in two, ruining the centerpiece. The broken column, valued at about 6000 dollars after six months of labor, remained cased in quarry wood.
Mrs George Long of New Straitsville Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with preventing a tragedy by curing her frightful cough and saving her husband from pneumonia. The letter touts cures for throat chest and lung troubles, noting bottles at 50 cents and one dollar with guaranteed results and free trials at Messick and Dodd’s Drug Store.
The Salem Bedford Stone Company and the Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York settled claims after an employee salary injury suit produced a $6,000 verdict. The indemnity suit was compromised but terms not disclosed.
The report notes twenty five additions at the revival held in Pinhooth last Monday, highlighting a notable increase in new participants.
Miss Josepha Franklin travels to Irvington on Tuesday to begin college life this winter. Bedford Produce Co shipped 200 live geese to Little Falls New Jersey last week, loaded in a car that passed up the Monon. Today's shipment also includes 2400 pounds of dressed turkeys to New York City.
Lynn Dodds, fireman on the B and O branch, visited the city. Locomotives Qo0 and 102 from Monon and other engines underwent overhaul and wear updates. Officials discuss schedules, depot staffing, and upcoming uniform changes while locals vote and move between towns.
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion to restore blood richness and vigor for women and children, claiming it revives body, brain, and spirits when weak. It promotes purchasing from Scott & Bowne at Pearl Street New York, priced 50 cents and 1 dollar through druggists.
The notice lists weekly papers and combined year rates for subscriptions including the New York Tribune and Indianapolis Journal among others. It also provides agent names for subscription delivery and announces low one way and round trip settlers tickets via the B and O S W to northwest authoriz ed points such as Butte Helena Anaconda Great Falls Spokane Seattle Portland and other western destinations with full details available from agent S L Keachy.
At Honolulu harbor the steamship Australia arrives from San Francisco on a January day in 1895. A Kanaka woman Kaomouna shows rare beauty and later chooses to accompany her leprous mother to Molokai, while awaiting the departure of the leper steamer.
Seuss Brownfield of Bowling Gress and Subayur Wray visited town en route to Norman Station. The Monroe county soldiers memorial statue, an infantryman at parade rest, is at Curry’s monument shops and nearing completion, with Mr. Curry predicting completion within a month. C N Sentney and family traveled to Bloomington to visit W S Sentney, a mercantile man there, after visiting John Sentney at Owensburg. C N and K E Sentney run a wholesale grocery in Hutchinson Kansas.
Salem Indiana reports that after guidance from state and national committees half drunk men were kept in saloons and given white powder claimed to be drugged fight ensued. James Davis died from the effects in a rear room of George W Pits saloon. Deputy Coroner R Wilson held a post mortem and a stomach sample was sent to Louisville for analysis. Prominent young Democrats implicated. arrests possible.
Unclaimed letters remaining for week ending November 3 1900 listed by category. Ladies include Emma Bennett Drucilla Bright Clara Carlyle Lizzie Mier Josie E Utterback Dessie. Gentlemen include Alvie Evans Gilbert McDowell Frank Pace H D Strauss Joe Sims G F Smith Alford Tolely Curtis Vanmeter. Please say advertised when calling. Vinson V Wilutians P M.
A large November birthday celebration for Frank Byers drew 64 friends and relatives to his boat house on White River near Woods Ferry. Attendees included numerous Byers family members and friends from Bedford, Avoca, Owensburg and Coxton. A feast of pie, cakes, fried fish and other foods followed a day of socializing and photos.
Marshall V. fish returns home from Paris Illinois. Reoy Wray comes home from Lafayette to vote and visit kin. Postmaster W. I. Starnes builds a new post office near Eclipse road. John Dodds buys a high grade four month old bull from Nate Scott at Clear Spring for twenty dollars. Hlsie Fish, seven, daughter of John Fish Jr., dies Thursday night after illness. Rev Marion Mitchell of Campbellsburg to locate nearby this week.
The copy asserts iron nerve comes from splendid health and claims Dr King’s New Life Pills develop brain and body power. It promotes the pills for energy and success, priced at 25 cents at Messick & Dodds’s drug store.
A large Bedford rally drew many locals on Saturday with several residents visiting the town over the weekend. Fragments note visits by Gertie Helton and Opal Jackson, a funeral for Mollie Sears at New Union, and J W Newland leading services. A local farmer Alex Callahan plans to move to Bedford. J E Pace attends the Bloomington university. Chamberlains Colic Remedy is praised by E S Phipps of Poteau Ark.
Weddleville residents share visits with relatives from Sparksville to Oklahoma and Greasy Creek. Attendees heard Frank Daugherty and other speakers at the McKinley Club, with Durbin, Powell and Bussey among announced speakers. A large Bedford yard report and forecasts predict a big McKinley Roosevelt victory by a historic margin.
Hilisha Lee on a Medora trip and a string of visits and small events. A quiet wedding near here featured Eli Flinn and Elisha Lee officiating. Families like Lee and Matthes note travels, doctor visits, and a grand rally nearby with reports of a good time.
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