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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1901
Page
4
An old style advertisement promotes Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil as a cure for piles burns chapped skin and other conditions with immediate relief. It lists three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 and notes availability from Druggists or by mail from Humphreys Medical Co New York.
Telegraphic news items report a monument to the late President McKinley unveiled in Tower Minnesota on a Sunday. The digest also notes Cole Younger declining a police captaincy in Minneapolis to stay a grocer, and various international and domestic updates across the nation.
Unfavorable methods of administering public lands spark calls for congressional action and a committee with expert help to seek relief. Reports say Senator Quay may resign due to ill health as independent cracker bakers plan to unionize to challenge trusts in Cincinnati.
Governor Durbin issues a Thanksgiving proclamation dated November 28 1901 urging Indiana residents to abstain from secular work and gather for worship to reaffirm faith in God and prosper in peace. He honors the late President McKinley and notes national unity under a new leadership.
The Youths Companion invites subscribers for 1902 with 200 story writers and eminent contributors including Cabinet members. Navy Secretary authorizes a military article series and Julian Ralph and Winston Churchill are billed for battle experiences. A $1.75 subscription includes remaining 1902 issues and a Companion Calendar. Boston address given.
The State Board of Health monthly bulletin reports 2,614 deaths in Indiana in October, down from 2,938 in October 1900. The year to date death rate is 12.2 per thousand, with urban at 14.4 and rural 11.1. Typhoid fever was more prevalent in the countryside than in cities.
The article outlines sections of a new game law restricting hunting and sale of wildlife. It lists open and closed seasons for quail grouse prairie chickens squirrels doves deer turkey and pheasant with special rules on land access Sunday hunting and permit requirements for nonresidents. It also notes free permits for certain squirrels ducks and a state depot power plant project with expected train service soon.
The daughter of Mr J N Powell punctured her foot on a ten penny nail rake, suffering immediate pain. Chamberlains Pain Balm was applied, the pain disappeared within five minutes. After three days she wore a shoe again with no discomfort. Powell, a Forkland Virginia merchant, promotes Pain Balm as antiseptic and faster healing. Sold by W C Elliott.
List shows remaining letters for week ending November 9 1901 at Bedford Post Office with names of ladies and gentlemen including Ard Brown Fisher McCune Root Stages Taylor Rabin Gillett Hamer Salette Shene Storck Stout EB Winans and others. Public notice by Winans P M invites claimants to state advertised. Also a testimonial praising Chamberlain Cough Remedy from RappoH S Wheeling W V and sale note by W C Eliott.
Local notes mention winter approaching after a season of harvest. Oak trees sold, hogs shipped to Bedford and Tunnelton, fruit trees acquired, and visits among neighbors recorded. A Thanksgiving excursion sale by the Vandalia Line is announced with travel details and agent contact.
Large crowd gathers at Pinhook Church of Christ on November 10 to honor Hester Ann Lee born February 4 1834 died November 8 1901 aged 67 9 5. She joined the Church of Christ in 1852 and was married to Elisha Lee in 1853 with nine children. Surviving are three daughters and three sons. Funeral read by Elder W B Chrisler. interment in cemetery adjoining the church.
A rural comedy titled S1 Plankard will be staged at Stone City Opera House on November 16. J C Lewis stars in the title role with a 20 member company. The production promises laughable situations and an engaging plot with a fine orchestra and musical novelties.
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