Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Bedford Weekly Mail in Bedford, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1905

Page

1

Nature's remedies in Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery

The ad urges disease prevention through natural habits and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery made from Golden Seal Queen's root Stone root Black Cherrybark Bloodroot and Mandrake root. It features a testimonial from Philip A. Fatch praising a malaria cure and offers a medical guide, Common Sense Medical Adviser, with price details and mailing costs to Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo New York.

Nature Dr. Pierce R. V. Pierce The Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N.Y Philip A. Fatch Mobile Ala

Walsh's New Road Set to Open January First

Chicago Southern and John R. Walsh completed Terre Haute to Chicago track work with two miles laid daily from Chicago Heights south. Materials including cedar ties, rails, ballast, and telegraph lines are in hand. Crete yards will host large roundhouse and extensive switch tracks for future trains to Chicago.

Chicago Southern John R. Walsh Terre Haute Chicago Walsh Chicago Heights Hamerick Wisconsin Michigan Crete Crete Yards Terminal Company

Lightning Strikes Bloomington Area Home. Family Unharmed

A bolt struck John Ballenger’s house eight miles southeast of Bloomington on Tuesday afternoon. A wall was ripped open and two chimneys collapsed. Ballenger was knocked down while his wife and son Harrison, in the hallway, were briefly unconscious but the house did not catch fire.

John Ballenger Bloomington Ballenger Harrison

Prize Winners at the storm disrupted horse show

The event faced heavy rain and a lightning display causing the big show to be abandoned. Thursday’s prize list includes multiple first prizes for horse classes and drivers such as Gardner Owen and Arthur Guthrie. The Friday exhibition drew a large crowd despite lingering weather.

Elk’s Gardner & Owen McDonald & McDaniel Noah Hatfield Bedford Frank Owen Albert Hamer James Hastings Clint Norton Ollie Bryant Bryantsville Arthur Guthrie Tunnelton T. Zollman Odon Coach Horse Company Gus Weyerbacher J. W. Hudson Squire Jas. L. Dillman Otto Krenke Hastings Odon Ralph Hamer Mitchell Lewis Keithley Steve Smith W. N. Dobbins Thornton Zollman Dad Smith Gus Weybacker Odon Coach Company

Living Map At Georgia School Teaches Geography Playfully

An inventive geography map project at a Georgia county school uses a 100 by 150 foot ground map of the United States with stone borders and rivers cut out. Pupils act as state representatives in games, while Supt. Stipp backs the effort and offers guidance. James Henderson and Ed Gains, residents on Mitchell road, fought Saturday October 7, leading to a fighting assault charge and weapons case. Henderson fined $5 and Gains $10 for intoxication. A dog poisoning incident on Uth and 14th streets affected several animals, including Frank Radien’s rat terrier Duke and John Mercier’s bird dog, with meat scraps laced with strychnine found. Miss Hallie Beatley returns to Bloomington after trimming for Miss Younger at the North Side milliner.

Georgia Wm. McNabb United States Washington Supt Stipp James Henderson Ed Gains Mitchell Road White River Gaines Henderson Billy Harris Gains Uth Street Frank Rariden Duke John Mercier

Meda Sherrill Sues For Divorce Amid Sensational Allegations

Meda Sherrill petitions for divorce from Claud Sherrill in Lawrence circuit court alleging cruel inhuman treatment and licentious conduct. She claims persistent verbal abuse and threats, cites a named lover, and states she left him September 1 after separated in 1905. he works for the Oolitic Stone Company.

Lawrence Kittinger & Diven Anderson Meda Sherrill Claud Sherrill Sherrill The Oolitic Stone Company

Star Course entertainment lineup for Presbyterian church notes

The Star Course announces an entertainment series by the Kryl Company led by Bohumir Kryl with Julia Heinrich Carl Heinrich and Pheebe Mae Roberts on October 27. A November 138th lecture by Dr. A A Willits on Sunshine is planned and Father L J Vaughan may appear in December or January.

The Presbyterian Church Kryl Bohumir Kryl Julia Heinrich Carl Heinrich Pheebe Mae Roberts Max Heinrich Europe Miss Heinrich Miss Roberts A.A. Willits Des Moines Iowa

Royal Baking Powder Promotes Digestion, Physicians Say

A quality in Royal Baking Powder is said to promote digestion and has been noted by physicians who use and recommend it exclusively. Royal Baking Powder Co. New York.

Beveridge Royal Baking Powder CG New York

Many Arrests Result of Sunday Crap Game

Prosecutor Fletcher holds a court of inquiry before Justice John W. Harris to uncover who received Samuel Breedlove’s $47 from a Sunday craps game. Breedlove, a Dr. J. T. Freeland employee, refused to name players but admission pointed to several well known sports including a saloon keeper. Eight warrants are prepared for tomorrow’s arrests.

Fletcher John W. Harris Samuel Breedlove Breedlove J. T. Freeland

State aims to enforce pure food laws in southern Indiana

State Board of Health investigator D. W. Bristol reports widespread sampling across Brazil Terre Haute Oakland City Washington Vincennes Princeton Evansville Mt. Vernon Jeffersonville Salem New Albany testing vinegars milks creams and canned goods for adulterants. He notes milks are generally better than average meats show formaldehyde. enforcement will target flagrant violations with local prosecutions and time given to replace unsafe stock.

State Board of Health D. W. Bristol State Board of Hygene Indiana Brazil Terre Haute Oakland City Washington Vincennes Princeton Evansville Mt. Vernon Jeffersonville Salem New Albany Bristol

Injured Lee Hall Near Oolitic Faces Uncertain Recovery

Lee Hall of Oolitic, injured in a quarrel with John Hicks, surprised physicians by recovering enough to sit up at intervals last Friday. Doctors remain cautiously hopeful he will eventually recover, despite the serious wound. Adjourned Court To Marry Couple. Justice John W. Harris paused a trial of assault and battery with intent to kill to wed James A. Hildman and Dora Bowen, both of Politic, in his office.

Lee Hall John Hicks Hall John W. Harris James A. Hildman Dora Bowen Justice Harris

Saloon Case At Jackson Circuit Court Seeks Damages

A $5,000 damages suit filed by Mrs. William Cox against saloonkeeper Chas Still of Crothersville nears trial in Jackson Circuit Court. The suit stems from the June death of Cox after a quarrel with Charles Abbott at Still's saloon. Cox alleges alcohol sales contributed to the fatal fight. Abbott faces involuntary manslaughter charges.

William Cox Chas. Still Crothersville Jackson Plaintiff Still Charles Abbott Abbott Cox

Post Office Issues Order On Mail Handling

Washington Post Office department issues a new rule demanding recipients inspect mail before leaving or opening it. If a letter is not theirs, they must return it immediately or face a $200 fine. blame cannot rest on postmasters. The aim is to reduce letters opened by mistake.

Post Office Department Washington

Corydon to Gather Under Historic Elm for Indiana Statehood Anniversary

Corydon residents plan a June 1906 commemoration under the old constitutional elm tree to mark Indiana’s 90th anniversary of statehood. Governor and state officials, U S Senators, and thirteen congressmen are expected, with many dignitaries present. The elm tree where the constitutional framing occurred remains standing and well preserved.

Corydon Indiana United States Big Indian Creek

Health Report Reveals Flaws in County Records

County Health Officer F S Hunter presents state board findings for the quarter ending September 30 showing 60 marriages and 138 births with 77 boys and 61 girls born. Reported typhoid fever, diphtheria and tuberculosis totals are uncertain due to under reporting by physicians, with typhoid and malaria and pneumonia causing fatalities.

F. S. Hunter State Board of Health Lawrence County

Death of James T Howell at Spider Creek

James T Howell aged 65 died at his home on Spider Creek Friday night at 10 o clock. The funeral and interment were held at Beach Grove cemetery Saturday afternoon.

James T. Howell William Howell Spider Creek Beach Grove Cemetery

Entertainment course to feature Shakespeare lectures and orchestral show

Bedford patrons will hear Sermons from Shakespeare a dramatic lecture on Shakespearean plays by an eminent speaker. The Cleveland Ladies Orchestra performs February 9 and Dr Russell H Cornwell presents an April 8 lecture. Season tickets at Beddoe and Chrislers cost 2.00 each with strong local patron backing and high interest in securing top talent. Frank Lloyd of Louisville visits Bedford with wife Mattie Griggs Lloyd marking a wedding tour.

Ience Cleveland Ladies’ Orchestra Bedford Russell H. Cornwell Cornwell Dr. Willits Father Vaughan Beddoe Chrislers Frank Lloyd Louisville Charles Malott Lloyd Southern Railway

Will Hamer Hurt in Freight Yard Accident

Will Hamer of Indianapolis Avenue, a brakeman for the Baltimore and Ohio Southern, was severely injured near Mitchell when attempting to board a moving caboose. Wet shoes and a slippery step caused his foot to be crushed, with multiple toes severed. He was brought to Seymour for treatment by Dr. Graessle and Dr. Gerrish. his great toe bone and foot were fractured.

Will Hamer James M. Hamer Indianapolis Ave Mitchell Mr. Hamer G. G. Graessle Gerrish Seymour Democrat

Raid on Gaussin's saloon ends with arrest of nine

Police raid of the rooms over Gaussin's saloon led by Officer Charles Moore nets nine participants: Frank Vance Everett Sheeks Henry Brown Nate Hall Rex Rariden Andy Bruce George Davis Thomas Carrico Wes Blue. Vance bond set at 26 dollars. Carrico charged with operating and conducting a gambling room. Affidavit filed against Gaussin for renting rooms for gambling.

Charles Moore Gaussin Frank Vance Everett Sheeks Henry Brown Nate Hall Rex Rariden Andy Bruce George Davis Thomas Carrico Wes Blue Vance Hotfoot Moore Sixteenth Street Carrico Payne Holmes Myers Chris Gauss

Alimony Awarded in Grimes Divorce Case

Judge John M. Lewis grants Anna Grimes absolute divorce from Elisha Grimes and orders $1,500 alimony. Case moved from Lawrence Circuit to Jackson County. Grimes family relocated to Bedford from Seymour two years ago. Elisha operates a North I Street saloon. Mrs. Grimes sought $5,000 in the petition.

John M. Lewis Brownstown Anna Grimes Elisha Grimes

Wedded at Dawn as Graff Couple Wed in City Church

The Catholic church wedding of Miss Carrie Uehler of Louisville to Mr. Peter Graff of this city occurred Monday morning at 5 30 with Rev Father Lannert officiating. A breakfast followed at the Heiger home in honor of the couple who depart for Louisville for their honeymoon.

Carrie Uehler Louisville Peter Graff Father Lannert Joseph Heiger West Sixteenth Street Graff Emma Heitger Constance Mansinger Joseph Heitger Bedford

Early October Freeze Grips Havre and West to Coast

The first zero weather of the season was logged Thursday in Havre Montana at six degrees below. Forecasters warn of a cold spell across the Missouri River to the Pacific Coast as the Weather Bureau reports much colder conditions may begin today.

Havre Montana Missouri River Pacific Coast Weater Bureau

Durbin Family to Reinter Parents in Indianapolis

Hon. W. T. Durbin former governor of Indiana traveled to New Albany and Lawrenceburg to arrange the disinterment and removal of his father William Durbin from Fairview cemetery and his mother Eliza Durbin from the Lawrenceburg cemetery to Indianapolis. The goal is for both parents to lie side by side in the family lot at Indianapolis.

W. T. Durbin Indiana New Albany William Durbin Fairview Cemetery Indianapolis

Woman awarded 5000 dollars in city sidewalk case

In Monroe circuit court a jury awarded Mrs Minnie Woodsworth 5000 dollars after she fractured her ankle stepping into a hole on a defective sidewalk near the Armorial theatre following a night out. She sought 10000 dollars from the city, and the verdict granted half that amount.

Monroe Minnie Woodsworth

Brownstown adopts reform ticket Scales of Justice emblem

Citizens nominate a reform ticket with the Scales of Justice emblem. William M. Eastin is named Treasurer, David V. Vance Clerk, and Trustees include Louis Kober Fernando C. Foster Frank Ireland Henry Rust John L. Godsman and Henry Davis.

Brownstown William M. Eastin David V. Vance Louis Kober Fernando C. Foster Frank Ireland Henry Rust John L. Godsman Henry Davis

A Dog Shares Mourning At Miss Florence Selby’s Grave

A large shepherd owned by Mr. Selby follows the funeral cortege to Pleasant Run church eight miles distant and stays by the grave. The dog, attached to its young mistress, refuses nourishment and keeps vigil at the burial site since Saturday morning.

Florence Selby Mack Selby

Indiana University Hosts State Convention Of YWCA In Bloomington

Bloomington prepares to welcome about 125 delegates for the State Convention of the Young Women's Christian Association to be held November 25. Attending groups include Butler College, Centra Normal Danville, DePauw Greencastle Earlham Richmond Franklin Hanover Kindergarten Normal Indianapolis Marion Normal Moore's Hill Northern Indiana Normal Valparaiso Oakland City State Normal Terre Haute Union Christian Merom, plus Bloomington and Fairmount High school and city associations from Fort Wayne Indianapolis South Bend and Terre Haute.

Indiana University Bloomington Young Woman’s Christian Association Butler College Irvington Centra Normal College Danville DePauw University Greencastle Earlham College Richmond Franklin College Franklin Hanover College Hanover Kindergarten Normal Indianapolis Marion Normal Moore’s Hill College Northern Indiana Normal Valparaiso Oakland City Association State Normal Terre Haute Union Christian College Merom Bloomington High School Fairmount High School Fort Wayne South Bend

Suit Filed Over Railroad Death at St Joe Hill

Sarah H. Stipp sues Monon Railroad for 10000 damages after her husband George D. Stipp was killed crossing a public road at St Joe Hill. Allegations state obstructed view and failure to ring bell or blow whistle by the railroad agent, with engineer John Vaughn in charge of the engine traveling at fifty miles an hour.

Sarah H. Stipp Monon Railroad Company George D. Stipp St. Joe Hill New Albany John Vaughn Stipp

Railroad Travel Quality Highlights Track, Trains and Time

A concise take notes quality in railroad travel emphasizing track integrity, train reliability, and timely schedules as key factors linking efficiency with passenger satisfaction. The article underscores ongoing improvements in rail infrastructure and service cadence to boost traveler confidence.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Walsh's S. 1 George Zollman Medora Wes Route I Street Miss Smith Frank Smith Robert Hancock Niel Bauhard Martinsville Grand Jury W. M. Louden Little Anna Thrasher Hallie Beatley Miss Younger North Side Albert J. Beveridge de Pauw Senate Senator Beveridge ABC of Living D. Appleton & Company, Publishers Fifth Avenue Inquiry Beware OF Bono Bono Township Mitchell Tribune Salogh Health Report Bohuumir Kryl Ida B. Marley Verett Marley Phoenix Arizona Everett J. E. Garvey South H Street David Ragsdale West Seventeenth Street Mr. Ragsdale Durbin State Y. W. C. A Monon Katy Jordan West Morgan Street Cunningham &Welch Very Ind William A. Morgan Brooklyn F. T. A Gee F. T. Singleton
Search Courier

Search the Bedford Weekly Mail Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bedford Weekly Mail?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication