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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1900

Page

4

Humphreys Medicine Vouchers For Vets And Diseases

An advertisement lists Humphreys medicines covering illnesses such as fever colds stomach upset kidney and bladder disorders and other ailments. It claims preventive effects on reproduction and includes a long catalog of specific conditions and remedies with ordering details at a New York address.

Humphreys D.B Nca Humphreys’ Medicine Vo Jobo New York W.C. Elliott

Republican Meetings Rally Support Across Lawrence County

Republicans hold energetic gatherings statewide with multiple towns reporting large turnouts. In Flinn township Leesville Lincoln League forms with officers H H Chess President and George Goldsmith Vice President. Litvia Adamson Republican candidate for Representative spoke. Fayetteville Williams Heltonville and Bloomington area meetings drew crowds with speeches by J E Pace Marshal Woolery and Ira Batman.

Lawrence County Flinn Township Leesville Lincoln League H.h.chess George Goldsmith Friedley Wilson Frank Weaver Jacob Hill Litvia Adamson Fayetteville J. E. Pace Marshal Woolery Williams T. J. Brooks Ira Batman Bloomington Heltonville

Cured by Dr King’s New Discovery and Local Poll Talk

A Philadelphia woman credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with curing a long standing chest cough. The notice also mentions voter qualification laws and polling practices, with editorial comments from the Indianapolis Press and local items from Oolitic News.

Mitchell News Captain Barton dies of heart disease at 60

Captain Charles L Barton, 60, died Sunday afternoon after a day of family time and painting. A Union veteran and longtime member of the Baptist church, he had resided in Mitchells after a jewelry career with Dr. Samuel F. Martin. Sympathy extends to Mrs Barton and the children as relatives mourn the loss. An editorial note promotes Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a testimonial from O R Moore.

Charles L Barton Charles T. Barton Baptist Church Co. A. Furst Tennessee Val Cavalry Mitchells Samuel F. Martin Barton Della Barton Palmer Medora Perry McBride Virginia Charmberlain Hillstidle Chamberlain O R. Moore W. C. Elliott

Farmers Institute Program at Fayetteville Indiana

A Farmers Institute will be held in Fayetteville Indiana on Sept 29 1900. The program lists morning sessions on fruit Clover its utility as a fertilizer and feed with speakers J A Burton M F Dunn Daniel Sterwood and others. Afternoon sessions cover profitable corn and corn fodder with speakers Robert Duncan George Hamer and others sorghum cane as a forage crop with V E Kern and J A Burton and Wheat Growing with W C Pitman and Reuben Scott. Farmers to bring fruit vegetables grain specimens and their dinners for a day of instruction and cooperation.

Farmers’ Institute Fayetteville Ind J. A. Burton M. F. Dunn Daniel Sterwood Jacob Hussert Cole Duncan William Embree Lp. m Robert Duncan George Hamer V E. Kern W. C Pitman Reuben Scott

Indigestion Remedies and Crop News from 19th Century Briefs

A collage of notices reports indigestion and Brights disease risk urging Poleys Kidney Cure. It also notes Joel Burton warning of brown rot destroying the apple crop in Uncle Aaron Wrights orchard with widespread losses in several states. A Montgomery saloon fight ends in a fatal neck fracture, and a 1873 Needmore disappearance ties to a Texas warrant. Inquest links blood poisoning to the deceased Dr Duncan.

Joel Burton Aaron Wright Hainuis Missouri Orleans George Fleener Needmore John Cullen Texas Freener Cullen Gabrielle Robertson Fleener Duncan Bloomington

Lincoln League seeks voter details for two classes in Lawrence

State Secretary J Hicks on Smith of the Lincoln League requests names ages and addresses of voters in Lawrence County who supported Fremont in 1846 or Lincoln in 1864 and who will back Mekuney this year. Voters will form two distinct classes enrolled in Lincoln League companies. names published in Republican papers. return promptly as campaign ends.

Garant Michener Lincoln League of Rdana Lawrence County John C. Fremont Sato Mekuney Lincoln Co. Bo Fremont Lincoln League J. Hicksson Smith Lincoln Leane

Cough Remedy Promoted and Local Accidents Reported

Mothers urged to use Chambherigius Cough Remedy for children and adults with cold or croup as it contains no narcotics. W C Elliot's Drug Store sells it. Frank Carnichae seriously injured by a chamber falling at Consolidated quarry near Clear Creek, suffering three broken ribs and other injuries. Wolfe siblings improve photo gallery on the square. L. V. Mitchell relocates to the city, living at 16th and E streets.

Chidken Frank Carnichae Consolidated Clear Creek Bloomington Star

Railroads and Officials Describe Indiana Line Developments

The report covers Southern Indiana and Monon lines with details on new engineers, conductors, and yard crews at Terre Haute and Bedford. It notes planned excursions, freight and passenger trains, special rates for Terre Haute trotting meet, and discussions of wages for Monon engine crews in response to new large engines.

J.C. Carleton Terre Haute Bedford Indiana James Torphy Mike Torphy Linton S. L Seet Indianapolis Southern Railroad Passi Ferdinand Salem Brownstown Grandview Rockport Nashville Owensboro Tlunt'ngourgh Lows Indian Springs Iyul West Baden French Lick Vinecuves North Sixth Street Monon Chicago McDoel Thomas Harding William Stang Samuel Bennett John Mutter Fred Kiser Noah Alvis Union Station Vandalia St Louie Tadiapapolis South Bend Peoria Nig Tour St Louis Indijanapolle Totermediate Paints Vincesnes Worthington Martinsville Elnora Southern Cincinnati Anderson Rustvillie All Palots Michigan Central Passenger Association H. H

Steel ties trial on Pennsylvania line prompts rail questions

The Huntingdon and Broad Top Mountain Railroad researches steel ties amid claims of durability and reduced maintenance. Officials say steel ties cut maintenance by 40 percent and allow longer sections, with freight traffic totaling 1.5 million tons since installation. Local notes include a State Fair invitation and political remarks from Bob Miers on a Sullivan reunion speech, plus a Ringling family Masonic lodge event.

Mas Vountey Huntingdon and Broad Top Moutain Pennsylvania India South America

Storm Refugees Reach Safe Harbor In Texas Hotel

Rev C W Chadwick learned from his Houston mother Mrs R A Chadwick that she survived the Galveston storm by seeking refuge in a large hotel. She described the catastrophe as awful though she offered little detail.

C. W. Chadwick R. A. Chadwick Houston Texas Chadwick Galveston

Bedford Mail Adverts and Local Notices Highlight Community

Advertised letters at Bedford include ladies Rhoda Cobb Varidia Day Hatte Green Efie Sears Marie Susie and gentlemen Otis Allen William Dodd Fred Kossback Rilie Marritt McLachlan Omer Sears Wade Stevie James W Thompson Austin White Johanson postal cards for Skaggs Melvin. Local notes mention Norman Starr visiting Sparksville and D M Brown conducting church services near Medora plus Lincoln League formation and political activity. Banner Salve praised for curing a seven year leg sore.

Canton Rhoda. Cobb Varidia. Day Hatte Green Efie Sears Marie William Susie Kossback Fred. Marritt Rilie. McLachlan Oliver MD Reynolds Omer. Sears Wade Steeie James W Thompson Austin, White Johanson Norman Starr Sparksville Mutherie D. Allen Eod Bedford Boos D. M. Brown Medora Church of Christ R. D. Allen Jacob Ragsdale Fairview Hutchinson Susie Gilstrap Lincoln League Dr. Johnson J. Hickson Smith John M. Gainey Litvia Adamson

Local notices and farming notes from Zelma area

Ned Kindred to sell his personal property on September 27. Harvey Clampitt’s farm sold to Stephen Fountain. Clampitt to reside at Heltonville. Jacob Carleen Sr. dies after selling land to his children and auctioning property. Thornt Dodd sick with farm chores catching up. Born Friday a son to Robert Fountain and wife. Several residents visit relatives and share news of local happenings.

Ned Kindred Enoco Cummings Eclipse Martha Wray Sam Weaver Stephen Fountain Harvey Clampitt Clampitt Heltonville Robert Fountain Jonathan Ddds Thornt Dodd Mooney Sundny Thorn Wry Thornt Jacob Carleen Norman Emmett Ada Weaver Jacob Weaver Fairview Hiram Henderson

Local notes of illness move and moves in town

Marsh Younger suffers from malarial fever while S N Whitted trades his farm for city property and plans to move to town. Sherrill has a light malaria attack. Elder D M Brown preaches at Leatherwood. Oscar Harrell and William Henderson visit N S Skerd family. Carlos Whitted adds to his house. Grandmother Whitted birthday planned for Sept 22. Jesse Teague moves near J C Whitted house. Farmers nearing corn harvest and sow wheat. L E Payne bedridden with carbuncle. Rev H C Moorman to preach near Princeton. So N Whitted buys Cavins homestead and will move to town. sale Sept 20. Galveston storm death toll revised to 407 percent listing uncertainty. Cremation of 107 bodies Sunday and similar numbers yesterday.

Marsh Younger N. Whitted Town Sound Sherrill D M. Brown Leatherwood Church Oscar Harrell William Henderson N.S Grandmother Whitted Jesse Teague J.C. Whitted Cavins EH Street Whitted Our

Obituaries and notices from a 19th century Indiana town

The column reports the death of Mrs. Sarah J. Malott at age nearly 80, funeral at M K B church with burial at Green Hill. a child died suddenly at home with mystery surrounding cause. It notes Mrs. Malott as a longtime Lawrence County resident and lists her children. Also mentioned are a Central American curios exhibition at Stipp’s store, a discussion of Indiana stone in New York buildings, two state constitutional amendments, local real estate and farm machinery news, a death of Thomas B. Donica, a possible storm death rumor, appointment of Rev William J. Smith to a local church, and upcoming B&O fare remittance and meeting rate notices.

S Ll Ry J. D. Wrete Greensburg Daily News Bedford Rome White River Indian Springs Sarah J. Malott Wo O W. Malott Taincoin Avenue Tuesda Malott Lawrence County Sheo John S. Ruthes Flenne Daniel Jasper N. Malott Ivy Day Charles G Malott MBK Eld J. W. Newland Charles Asbury Green Hill Nicaragua Alva KB. Tresslar JB. Stipp

Westport Greensburg We Tice Am AM Pk OP

Westport Greensburg brief notes a local park opening and associated operations in the Am Am area. Officials organized an afternoon event with minimal details and no listed attendees or dates.

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