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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
4
Nervous debility vital weakness and prostration from overwork or other causes. Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 in use over 40 years the only Wendecarua remedy. $1 per vial or special powder package for $5. Sold by druggists, post-paid on receipt of price. Humphreys Medical Co., Corner William and John Streets, New York.
Rail traffic to the Roosevelt events at Linton boosts crowds on Friday with Southern Indiana lines moving over 157 reduced rate tickets and Monon and B and O crews handling large passenger flows. Reports note 48,962 reduced rate riders to Indianapolis Carnival, and over 40,000 handling at Union Station during peak days.
G B Steadman of Newark Michigan suffered ulcerous war wounds with 20 years of no relief. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his ulcers and cuts. Promoted as best pile cure and skin remedy, 25 cents a box with guarantee. Sold by Messick and Dodd, Druggists.
An appellate decision in Bioscomington held that a single visit to a gambling house now constitutes a crime under the updated statute aimed at occasional gambling. Roberts was accused after policemen found him among round-table players with cards, money, and poker chips, despite his claim of a friendly game.
Unclaimed letters advertised for week ending Oct 6 1900 include LADIES Minette Mrs Zara McQueen Mrs Cora Reed Miss Fanny Robinson Mrs Jack care of R Robinson Ledern Josie Smith ET GENTLEMEN Bees Theodore Fitch William Gordon Fred Miller Harry B Spaulding Geo Steele James W Stone Henry H Webb Wm POSTAL CARDS. Callers please say advertised. Also brief notes on local sightings and visits including Dawson Spurgeon returning from Freetown and Dr Edward Perkins building a house at Oolitic planning to locate there. Mrs Nancy Fish and Frances Ramsey guests of Col Alexander with turkey dinner. visitors remaining several days.
A vintage health ad urges immediate care for unseen illness dangers and promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a life saver. It invites readers to request a free sample, claims pleasant taste, and lists Cott & Bowne as New York chemists with price points 50 cents to 1.50.
Obituary from Payetteville area recalls Phela Cox Sears born 1821, married 1835 to William Sears, mother of nine living children, widowed 48 years, active in Old Union and Christian church. Describes her pioneer virtues, faith from Proverbs 31, and burial at Old Union cemetery after funeral conducted by Rev. John Williams. Also brief city fire news from Jop. Oct 15.
Letter from John Schafer describes harsh jungle fighting in the Philippines, with mud, rain, and googoos. He reports casualties including one white man killed, seven googoos killed, and a captured sergeant, plus hospital stays for comrades and homesickness. Also mentioned are local crafts at Rowe's Monumental Works and a drugstore anecdote praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by R Grandin of Ontario New York.
Idaville Indiana resident JD Gardner testifies Electric Bitters revived his appetite and energy after stomach liver and kidney troubles and general run down. He says he can eat anything again and recommends the remedy sold by Messick and Dodd's Drug Store at 50 cents per bottle with guarantee.
In Leesville Ida and Bettie Brock and Nellie Butler visited Bila Consalus Sunday afternoon. Mrs Kate Holland and Delia Holland called on Ft. Rup er Sunday. Austin Crawford and family visited John Wray’s group Sunday near Bedford. Norman Starr and Lewis Newkirk of Sparksville visited the sick here Sunday. Johnnie Colbern returned home near Medora after visiting grandparents W. R. Holland. Sarah Glazeline called on home folks Sunday. Charlie Platter and three men came from North Vernon to start a mill at a local place Monday. Locals attended the Sparksville show last Tuesday night. A music party was hosted by Mrs. Cinda Wray Tuesday night for the young folks. Mrs. W D McHargue of near Fairview visited Jane Consalus Sunday. Mrs. O B Ellison and daughter Edith have malaria fever. Jud Glover is on the sick list.
Dr WLS Smith visited relatives in Washington county near Salem Indiana last week and this week Sherman Jones and Mr Lit terrell of Bedford were in our village on their wheels last Sunday James B Holliman of Bedford visited his brother David W Holliman near here last Sunday Wheat sowing progresses in good weather John Williams of this place assisted to re roof the Church of Christ at Sparksville last week Services at the Church of Christ here last Sunday were conducted by John Williams of this place also Sunday night
John Hakin and Frank Moore of Bloomington traveled to Linton Monday morning to establish a flouring mill with a capacity of 100 barrels per day.
The New York Sun calls Democratic candidate Bryan foolish for questioning foreign lending. It argues the country benefits from low interest loans and that lending abroad supports prosperity. The piece notes Bryan’s misreading of finance, while a late quote from William Meinley stresses guarding the republic’s sacred trust.
William Melintley defends government policy and coins while critiquing Bryan's push for free silver at 16 to 1. He notes the administration coins surplus silver under Congress and contrasts it with Bryan’s demand for unlimited free coinage. He emphasizes the difference and warns against demagogic rhetoric.
A fragment discusses the role of money in public duties, mocking Bryan and Populist views. It contrasts a hypothetical rich man paying for army needs with a poor man’s share and critiques Bryan’s political strategy, noting the speaker questions military governance and public institution weakness echoed by William McKinley era sentiments.
The workers movement to coal miners’ strike was organized by the labor bureau of the Democratic National Committee. Democratic managers recognize that discontent can aid their political aims and actively cultivate unrest to pressure policy outcomes.
Mr. Bryan insists on managing his own campaign. After the election Chairman Jones may retaliate by insisting that the Nebraska statesman do his own hospital nursing. If everybody could be made wealthy by reducing the value of the dolar, the Democratic party would be the logical custodian of the affairs of the nation.
A Novel Campaign Argument declares that continuing McKinley era is impossible by defeating McKinley. The piece highlights Bryan's stance, arguing for a shift in leadership and policy direction to change the political landscape.
A special New York letter argues Republicans must win over independent voters amid rising prosperity and anti Bryan campaigning. It notes Democratic funding, Bryanite tactics, and calls for organized efforts to counter socialist rhetoric and labor unrest while praising Republican gains in industry and unemployment reduction.
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