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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1900
Page
1
Comparisons are useful. The fit style and quality of our clothing with that bought elsewhere will save you money and secure custom. Fall line features overcoats at 10, 12, and 16.59, Roch ester suits at 10, 12, and 16.59, plus boys and children's suits and overcoats. Walkover shoes for men and boys in black and tan are now complete. J. A. Gunn, Prop.
A five year old girl in Oolitic died from diphtheria prompting school closures to curb spread. Other cases include a 12 year old boy Harry Fletcher with a severe attack. An infant Pasquilla Garbourd died of membranous croup in Reed. A marriage license was issued to Newton Quillen and Myrtle Goldsby.
Col Winfield T. Durbino Republican gubernatorial candidate and allies William W H Wart auditor candidate Hon A M Higgins of Terre Haute and U S District Attorney Al Wisbard of Indianapolis arrived in town by the B and O rail line.
At 12:05 Friday afternoon the Republican County Central Committee and active party members met at the Club Room. After a handshaking and songs by a quartet, speakers discussed the heart-to-heart order, stirring enthusiasm among workers. the gathering was a great success.
In Ontario New York a popu lar druggist Mr R Grandin recalls helping a customer with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He offered a money back guarantee after a fair trial and the buyer later advised a friend to purchase the same remedy. It is sold by W C Elliott.
A new registering clock at the post office records carrier times by year month day and per carrier keys. Postmaster and carriers stamp each phase from arrival to departures, with the torn strip pasted in a book for department inspection. Tom Tolliver was killed in Washington after a craps game dispute ending in a fatal shooting.
James George’s Handle factory experienced a belt snap and runaway engine. The 50 foot drive belt whipped through the shed, spraying steam and causing panic among four or five workers who fled behind logs and stone. Mrs George assisted as the engine halted after the valve rod broke, a loose flywheel key and mud covered belt caused minor damage, with no injuries reported.
Bedford High School and Salem met in a scoreless football game in Salem with Bedford pushing near goal in both halves. Bedford’s Bailey and Judah starred, while Salem’s Lee Percise led the defense for the heavier team. Next games set for November 10 at Bedford and October 20 at Washington.
A vintage health advertisement claims女性 who are healthy and attractive gain friends, while weakness or illness causes pimples and a poor complexion. Electric Bitters is touted to regulate stomach liver and kidneys and purify blood, giving strong nerves bright eyes smooth skin and a rich complexion priced at 50 cents at Messick & Dod's Drug Store.
A major Lawrence county land transfer to an Indianapolis cement syndicate was recorded last week. McDaniel and Daggy sold a body of land southeast of town for 10000 dollars to the Indianapolis group, with late owners receiving most of the payment in cash and remaining stockholders in the company.
Advertising copy lists uses for Bucklen Arnica Salve including eruptions, skin sores, felons corns warts cuts bruises burns chilblains chapped hands and piles. Claims it cures pain and aches and offers a money back guarantee at 25 cents a box sold by Messick and Dodd, druggists.
A Chicago speech by James Eckles denounces Bryanism and organized Democracy urging laborers and business to back McKinley. He argues capital and labor share prosperity under sound banking, warns against trusts, imperialism, and demagogic politics, and calls for preserving national traditions and economic stability.
The advertisement argues that using Royal Baking Powder saves money and health by improving leavening and preventing food spoilage. It warns against cheap alum powders as harmful, citing doctors and health risks. Royal Baking Powder Co. at 100 William St New York promotes quality and long term value.
The piece equates unqualified advertisers of free medical advice to cuckoos that nest in others’ work. It asserts Dr. R V Pierce of the World’s Dispensary, Battell N Y, offers trusted treatment for women’s diseases for over thirty years, with high cure rates and confidential, free letters to sick women.
Bradstreet's reports show 4,880 business failures in six months with assets of 27.5 million and liabilities of 60.1 million, the lowest since 18 years. Bank clearings, dividends, and foreign trade rise, suggesting continued prosperity under Republican leadership unless voters back Bryan.
The query recalls James H Blount once named paramount commissioner by Grover Cleveland to take down the U S flag in Hawaii. It notes the flag’s later restoration under a Republican president, seeking the current status of Blount and the episode.
Letter from John R Walsh of Die toledo disclaims supporting Bryan and confirms intent to reelect McKinley. He denies unauthorized vice presidential listing at Cochran meeting and asks publication of correction. Also includes a notary oath unrelated to health ads and product endorsements for Hall's Catarrh Cure.
A local writeup explains football basics including field size, scoring, downs, and signals. Advertisements urge navy recruits ages 21 25 and 15 17 with pay and bonuses outlined. Also promotion of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and a report on Wesley Reynolds's molasses output near McIntyre Springs.
William McKinley notes that Senator William M. Stewart of Nevada has abandoned the silver cause, signaling a shift in western support away from Bryan. The piece argues Stewart’s defection foreshadows broader Republican alignment and questions Bryan’s stance as free silver fades.
The passage critiques Adlai E Stevenson noting that his 1892 endorsement of sound money aligns with the Kansas City platform and suggests he favors holding office, urging readers to know his record. The tone argues allegiance to public service and political positioning.
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