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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1900
Page
1
Our goods fill the bill as no other can, inviting indulgence without taxing pockets. Men’s shirts and winter underwear arrive in new patterns, offered at prices from 50c per suit to 5. The line promises quality, staying within the charm of society and avoiding trashy trends.
The election shows large Republican majorities reflect trust in its principles and leadership. It warns the party to govern responsibly, avoid peanut politics, and meet public expectations with strong statesmanship amid major domestic and foreign challenges. Journal.
A Frightful Blunder warns of burns cuts and bruises and promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy to kill pain and heal. It claims to cure old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions with a 25 cent price and guaranteed cure sold by Messick and Dodd, druggists.
Bedford blanked Salem 6 to 0 on a Saturday afternoon. Bedford’s defense held Salem scoreless while the offense produced the lone touchdown and point after.
Dr Samuel Woody in Louisville analyzes the stomach of James Davis who died in Salem Indiana amid rumors of poisoned whiskey and vote buying. Coroner Spurgeon awaits results before an inquest as officials consider narcotics. Also mentions voting machines to be used in Indiana’s next election and lists recent marriage licenses.
An advertising text touts Bradfield's Female Regulator as a natural cure for irregular menses, leucorrhea, womb prolapse, nervousness, headaches, and backache. It claims physicians endorse it, urges trial, and offers a free illustrated book from The Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
Section details for council oath timing and filing with the County Auditor. It also states, by statute, the second Saturday after election as the organization meeting time. Also included is a health advertisement and political analysis about Bryan’s defeat and potential new Democratic leaders like David B. Hill or Richard Olney.
An experienced woodsman predicts a harsh winter based on signs like a large nut crop and persimmons. Quail season opens in Indiana with strong hunter turnout and strict enforcement on shipping quails out of state. Local stores report brisk hunting gear sales as veterans and newcomers prepare.
The Tuesday vote on gravel roads in Shanswick township shows Petition 1 with divisions voting For and Against and overall majorities for each division. Petition 2 reports numbers 28 to 200 for one division and 138 to 255, with 187 and 258 to 183 for others, indicating majority support in multiple divisions.
Official count shows the amendment on the number of Supreme Court justices receiving 25605 for and 14 against in Lawrence County. The bar eligibility amendment shows 325 for with no figures provided for opposition.
Election tallies show trustees and officers with party lines listed. Ray R. runs unopposed for justice of the peace while board and assessor results include Duncan Thornton Voris and McBrayer with Republican majorities and Stephenson McKinney Faubion others. France and Bough appear with party affiliations and majorities noted.
A widow of General Burnham of Machias Maine was thought near death from pneumonia but revived after using Dr King s New Discovery. She credits three doses with sleep through the night and a full cure. The medicine claims to cure throat chest and lung diseases and is sold at Messick Dodd s Drugstore with trial bottles free.
Washington Gazette notes Populists polled over 2500 in the district four years ago and did not repeat this year. They allied with Democrats to unseat Republican Wadsworth and benefit Democrat local tickets with Miers, while Wadsworth ran a strong campaign. A lingering ad mass promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm via W. C. Elliott for corn bunion relief.
Attorney General Taylor issued an opinion Saturday on township reform law. Trustees elected in November must qualify within ten days. outgoing trustees file a final settlement with the Advisory Board showing business since September. The final report may be to the old or new board, whichever is acting, and the new board may qualify and begin duties immediately. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised for sale by W. C. Elliott.
Canvassing of the Lawrence county vote began Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. and finished about 8 p.m. The board roles included R B Scott and others with Henry C Holmes as president. Clerks Isaac H Crim John M Gainey and Fred T Dunikus transferred figures to the canvassing sheet as inspectors called them.
Parks M. Martin of Spencer Indiana has been appointed by Governor Mount as the Democratic member of the State Board of Tax Commissioners to fill the vacancy created by Thomas B. Buskirk of Paoli who has been elected circuit judge for the Orange Washington and Jackson counties. Martin is chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee and faced several applicants.
George J. Parham, 64, died at his home Monday at 3 o'clock from a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 8 p.m. conducted by Rev. James Small, with interment at Green Hill Cemetery. Miss Mabel Imes traveled to Mitchell Monday evening.
Internal remedy claimed to cure catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Presented as a physician approved prescription with tonics and purifiers. Testimonials offered and price listed at 75 cents. Toledo, Ohio manufacturers promote both products through druggists nationwide.
An advertisement claims a monster devil fish of constipation harms organs nerves and brain while promoting Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe certain cure. It markets the pills as best for stomach liver kidneys and bowels and priced at 25 cents at Mesick & Dodd’s Drugstore.
Newly elected legislators discuss a unified primary vote plan to curb party manipulation. Bedford reports Louise Frost, 11, daughter of a rancher near the Fairground, found unconscious with stab wounds and died. posses hunt the killer with lynching feared. An Arkansas reader praises Chamberlain’s Colic Remedy for bloody flux and its quick cures.
Farmers post land to bar quail shooting but verbal permissions from landowners are often accepted. The harvest outlook is bright as wheat is green and thriving after recent rains. Pasture is ample and cattle feeding isn’t needed until snow. Newly elected officials assume office once officially certified, including state Senators Representatives Joint Representatives and county Councilmen and township Advisory Board members.
A woolly worm signal predicts a harsh start to winter with very cold weather for the first five to six weeks, followed by a two to three week mild spell, then continued cold into the rest of the season. The reader is advised to test the omen by placing the worm in a hat.
Judge Aden G Cavins of Bloomffield and Special Government Marshal arrived to collect ballots for Electors in the Second District then proceeded to Bloomington for duty. Seymour Riddle the Bloomington attorney traveled Friday evening from Greene County on legal business.
Astronomers report the predicted meteor shower of 1899 failed to appear as expected. Explanations suggest Jupiter's recent proximity to the meteors altered their path, possibly keeping them from crossing the earth's orbit or straying in distributions. Observers note the shower lasts only a few hours and may have been invisible if the radiant was below the horizon.
A promotional piece extols Dr. R V Pierce at Buffalo and his Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women’s health and pregnancy difficulties. It features a testimonial from Mrs. H C Anderson of New Haven County describing relief from morning sickness and a healthy eight pound baby after using the medicine. It ends with an offer to mail stamps for copies of the Medical Adviser.
Residents and officials, including Mrs Sue Kern and James C George, attended Paoli's big trial. Witnesses and businessmen such as Uncle Thomas Dodd and D R Bowden were seen in town. A Chicago party scouted quarry land with Cha Quackenbush in nearby Consolidated Quarries, with a rumored $11,000 offer declined.
Elijah Evans a Mitchell stone mason and Mrs Ed Evans bet on the national election. Mrs Evans won and was given a wheelbarrow ride two blocks on Main street during the jubilation. Evans says she would have paid if she had lost. Id Evans runs a restaurant and is a loyal Republican. Elijah Evans had supported the Republicans but switched to the Democrats.
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