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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1900

Page

2

Burned at the stake lynch mob enforces fatal justice

A mob in Lincoln County Denver to Limon Colorado executed Preston Porter Jr also called John Porter by burning him at the stake after abducting him from a railroad car. The crowd of about 300 attended as R W Frost father of Louise Prost watched the grim vigil. The victim pleaded for mercy as flames consumed him. The scene followed the murder of Louise Prost whose mutilated body was found near Limon days earlier.

Louise Prost James Brust Leadford Limon Col Denver Limes Aberest Ligon Preston Porter, Jr John Porter Ais Hesh Lincoln County Liuion Preston Porter Richard W. Prost Luouise Porter Heie Freeman R. W. Frost Hugo Lake Station

Mother's Friend advertised as external aid for easy childbirth

An advertisement claims a liniment external to the abdomen eases pregnancy pain and labor. It warns against internal remedies and cites a hotel proprietor’s wife using it for an easier birth. Priced at $1 per bottle from The Bradfield Regulator Co.

Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted by Toledo Company

Internal remedy claimed to cure catarrh by affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Describes the product as non quack, a physician’s prescription, with tonics and blood purifiers. Claims testimonials available and cites Toledo Ohio company, price 75 cents. Includes note on Hall's Family Pills.

Hall F. J. Cheeney & Co Props Toledo

Tragic death of Petor Metruire at father’s home

Petor Metruire aged four died Friday morning at his father Bun Mc Guire’s east of town from consumption after eight months illness. Funeral held Saturday afternoon at Leath erwood with services by Elder John Williams. Several local residents were noted traveling to Paoli and attending court or business on Monday. A series of visits and community updates follow including church notices, company officers, and an insurance association member visit. Pauline Huff, six, died Friday morning of bronchitis. burial planned at Green Hill Cemetery. Salem Democrat notes mill closures and Lawrence County voting D by a close margin. New Salem schoolhouse construction progress highlighted. roof requires about 60 tons slate. Bill Terrell of Haroc, a man with a wooden leg, jailed on grand larceny charge for breaking into B&O freight cars.

Petor Metruire Bun McGuire Abo Rock Leatherwood John Willaims Bill Terrell Haroc Meek Stone Lawrence

Farmers Institute Meeting At Heltonville In December

Lawrence County Farmers Institute will hold its regular annual meeting in Heltonville on December 1 and 8. President Hiram Henderson and Secretary W L Houston will publish the program when complete. Miss Mary Day, with an ingrown toenail, had her toe nail removed under chloroform after dismissing her school. Michael Flynn, noted painter of Washington Indiana, died at his West Second and Railroad home from bowel consumption at 57. He was born in Ireland, served in the Civil War, and was part of the crew that served on the Alabama before its sinking by the Kearsarge. He left the ship prior to its defeat. He leaves a widow and son George.

Blaine Henry Clay Martin Luther Aaron Burr Jefferson Webster Greeley Clinton Bhutan Mr. Kendall Israel Putnam Houghton Daviess County Supreme Court Washington James Keio Ninth Street NS. OR Mneaoatiem Cde Mediatie & Srgt Tua Swift Ficco Atlanta Bene Lawrence County Farmers’ Institute Heltonville Hiram Henderson W. L. Houston Mary Day Michael Fiyon Ind West Second Railroad George Flynn Ireland America Semmes Alabama

Local notes mix politics and progress in Mitchell

Mrs Carrie Deputy visits Ver non mother. Editor Howard Chitty becomes a father. Dr T W Potter, ex Democratic candidate, remains a noted dentist. College plans progress with John Mannington bidder at 9300. High School football loses 91 0 to Bedford and prepares for rematch. Post office candidates include Dale Wood Hav erly Humston with no clear front runner.

T. W. Potter Doc Potter Barney McAfee Main Street Squire Jones Barney John Mannington Bedford Lads Bedford Stillson Judah Michell Post Office Joe Dale Anselm Wood Andrew Johnson Rice Haverly William Humston The Monon

Blood tells and the body follows a healthy blood

The text extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as purifying the blood and strengthening the body. It argues blood quality drives health and fitness, cites testimonials from Annie Wells of Isle of Wight County Virginia, and notes the remedy, plus the Pleasant Pellets for women, regulating stomach and bowels.

Pierce Merce Annie Wells Fergusson What Isle of Wight Co. Va Tom

November Term Jurors for Lawrence Circuit Court

Jurors drawn for the November term of Lawrence Circuit Court begin next Monday. Grand Jury includes Frank Young Bono John Mead Stephen A Fountain Absalom Miller James K Coiens Peter Mahan. Petit Jury lists Wesley Rout Thomas Kimbrel Elkana Etchison Frank Bixler Lucien Owens Zimri Bennett Anselm Wood Louis Rout Homer Johnson Morton Glover Richard Wooten. Local items note visits and movements of residents, funerals, and court witnesses in several Indiana towns.

Lawrence Circuit Court Frank Young Bono John Mead Marion Stephen A. Fountain Cruthrie Absalom Miller Spice Valley James K. Coiens Shawswick Peter Mahan Frank Bixler Lucien Owens Zimri Bennett Marshall Anselm Wood Louis G. Rout Homer Johnson Perry Frank Aquay Morton Glover Shanswick Richard Wooten Pleasant Run

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