Bloomfield Politicians Face Tight Primary For Republican Ticket
The Bloomfield Democrat notes a Republican county primary this Saturday with accusations of money and liquor influence. Incumbent Wilber A. Hays faces Alf Beasley while Uncle Henry Williams steps aside. Treasurer race tight between J E Shryer and Enos W Carpenter. Sheriff contenders include Robt Thompson W W Edington William Weaver and Dora Ingersoll. Commissioners likely D L Osborn and Joshua Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Wilber A. Hays
Alf. Beasley
Linton
Henry Williams
J. E. Shryer
Enos W. Carpenter
Robt. Thompson
W. W. Edington
William Weaver
Dora Ingersoll
Thompeson
D. L. Osborn
Joshua Ogden
Wright Township Democrats Nominating Saturday April 14
The Wright township Democrat group states it will nominate its ticket on Saturday April 14. No further details on candidates or location are provided in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Township Demerate
Democratic Township Primary Set in Cass Indiana
Notice to Democrats of Cass township Greene County Indiana. Primary to nominate a full ticket for the November election held April 7 1900 at Dr Sims office Newberry Indiana. Those supporting J W Bryan urged to participate. By order of Committee M F McInrosg Ww Nzrr
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Cass Township
Greene Co
Indiana
M. F. McInrosg
Nzrr
Washington Township Democrats Hold April Primary in Lyons
The Democrats of Washington township will hold a primary election at Lyons Indiana on Saturday April 28 to select candidates for township offices. Polls open from 1 p m to 6 p m. Gero Davidson B D Hippers Theodore Rainbolt Committee.
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Washington Township
Lyons
Ind
Miss Edna Edington Illness and Local Notices
Miss Edna Edington is on the sick list. Sabbath school at Ashcraft chapel at 2 p m every Sabbath. Nelson Reed a Jackson township farmer visited Owensburg Saturday. The Dresden correspondent is asked to write again. Miss Ivy Corbin near Dresden passed through the village en route to Koleen to visit her sister Mrs Luther Hall. Miss Sarah Reed a Jackson township teacher will attend the Bloomfield normal. Dave Cooper of Martin county is visiting here. Jasper Hasler of Taylor township was a guest of Dry Branch Sunday. Miss Cenith Brown of Crossroads was the guest of Mrs Henry Jackson Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lewis Wright of Dry Branch spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ira Price. Bessie says she does not intend to have overshoes left out any more they are liable to walk on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Edington
Ashcraft Chapel
Nelson Reed
Jackson Township
Owensburg
Dresden
Ivy Corbin
Koleen
Luther Hall
Sarah Reed
Bloomfield Normal
Dave Cooper
Martin County
Jasper Hasler
Taylor Township
Dry Branch
Cenith Brown
Crossroads
Henry Jackson
Lewis Wright
Ira Price
Bessie
Local notes and arrivals in Cincinnati area
Health improving report for Mrs. Cary Dagley who died last Wednesday leaving two children and a bereaved husband. Visitors and residents noted include J. L. Riddle Vincennes and John Riddle Bloomfield on legal matters and Charley Carmichael Monroe county. Tradesmen Fred Meredith and others worked for Sherman Hash. Several residents moved homes and missed engagements due to health and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary Dagley
J. L. Riddle
Vincennes
dJohn Riddle
Bloomfield
Charley Carmichael
Monroe County
Abner Casner
Henry Sherrow
Fred Meredith
Duad Callison
Acton
Hobbieville
Frank Cain
Jonas Aland
Sherman Hash
Heaton
J. H. Neal
Guy Callison
Mineral City
E. H. Floyd
James
Floyd
Homer Dugger
Dan Connett
Richland Mill
Jo Sparks
Jennettie King
Ensley Weaver
Local Notes and Travels Hit Scotland Community
Scotland reports residents visiting neighbors and traveling nearby towns. Edith Killion of Newberry visits Anna Stone. J O'Vonald was in Bloomfield. Henry Hasler of Newberry bought lambs. J M Ogden plans a move. Morrison family from Cass township visited W W Summerville near Martin. undertaker Stephen Isenogle ill. Mike Neffl and wife visited Abe Cunningham's family in Daviess county. J B King reported killed in the Philippines. Wm Bricker seen in Scotland as a potential Martin county auditor candidate. Taylor township Democrats to meet on the 14th at 3 pm to nominate a township ticket. Peter Hasler visited Newberry. Honstettler sale drew large crowd. Wm Kinnaman mentioned in Daviess County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Killion
Newberry
Anna Stone
John O’vonald
Bloomfield
Henry Hasler
Dr.arke
J. M. Ogden
Alf Morrison
Cass Township
W. W. Summerville
Martin
Bricker
Martin County
Scotland
Taylor Township
Stone
Peter Hasler
Honstettler
Thura
Wm, Kinnaman
Small town notes mix with visiting locals and church events
The item list mentions loss by fire from a match on a bed in an unnamed county. David Summerville, a Martin county farmer, visited Bloomfield. Jno Baker canvasses for Odd Fellows and Masons in Elnora. Wm Hannah and his son visit their old Coal City home. M E people held prayer meetings all week. U P denomination starts a protracted effort and presbytery here on the 10th. Mrs Jennie Shirts and children from Indianapolis visit Rev and Mrs Ingles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iness County
David Summerville
Martin County
Bloomfield
R. Bennett
Newberry
Jno. Baker
Elnora
Wm. Hannah and
Coal City
M. E
U. P
Jennie Shirts and Children
Indianapolis
Ingles
Spring Heralds Candidates and Local News in Hobbieville
Hobbieville notes spring optimism as Bloomington State University beckons Hila Bogard Otney Price and Mabel Faucett. A tree cutting scare ends when a falling tree kills six of seven soliciting candidates. Uncle Henry Foddrill is frail, cared for by daughter Etta and granddaughter Emma Craycraft. Lavina Price markets seeds. Jo Philips extends nursery efforts and plans orchard stock locally.
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Hila Bogard
Otney Price
Mabel Faucett
State University At
Bloomington
Henry Foddrill
Etta
Emma Craycraft
Lavina Price
Jo Philips
T. Boyard
Mr. Philips
McVitle area notes residents busy with farm, trade and travel
McVitle and Spencer residents report busy weeks with harvesting oats hauling goods and trading. Raper Gwin repaint their store and stock moves proceed. Local visits include Miss Nellie Sample, Lou Eller, Lota Gaston and families. A music party at Dr Levingston’s home draws a good crowd. Geo Weaver and Lulu Sims marry and plan Terre Haute move.
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Raper & Gwin
H. H. McHaley
Spencer
Enzie Gwin
Isaac Eller
Ben Cox
Owen County
James Barks and
J. J. Livingston
Mertie Barks
John McHaley Ffriday
J. J. Levingston
T. A. Raper
Indianapolis
Nellie Sample
Lou Eller
Monroe County
Ida Raper
Sallie Gwin
Lota Gaston
Newark
John McHaley
Thomas Britton
McVitie
John Brown
Della Burks
W. D. Wright
Hettie Sample
David Parker
Freedom Friends
Will Finey
Rev. Breeden
Terre Haute
Local Notes and Social Roundup at Stafford Chapel
Spring work and travel fill the Stafford Chapel region as residents, including William Good, Wren Ferguson, Amanda Headley, A. Maxwell and wife, Pearl Stafford, Eva Wilborn, and Rett a Ferguson, engage in moves and visits. The Epworth Leaguers met in Marco, Oscar Lind closed his school, and Charles D Beck wed Hattie West on March 29 1900, surprising many friends.
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William Good
Edwardsport
Wren Ferguson
Marco
Amanda Headley
Pleasantville
Maxwell
Linton
Pearl Stafford
Eva Wilborn
Lyons
Retta Ferguson
Indianapolis
Epworth
Wests announce marriage in Stafford area
The most prosperous farmers in the vicinit y announce Hattie West daughter of John West will wed and reside near Linton with her husband to be. The notice offers congratulations and best wishes for a happy and successful life together.
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Hattie
John West
Stafford
Linton
Local Notes Highlight Residents’ Visits and Moves
James Rampley, formerly of a place, now in Sandborn, visited Saturday evening seeking a location. Misa Pearl Mail of Terre Haute visits Mrs. F. B. Mail of Dixon. James Rector returns from a brief visit with his brother at Marco. John Sage travels to Pennsylvania for health reasons hoping for improvement. Frank Rector of Switz City visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Franklin. Nellie Maude Snyder siblings spend weekend with Will Snyder’s family in Switz City. Emery Conder sells his black pacing horse to an uncle in Illinois. Frank Vanlandingham moves into Sol Stewart’s house. F. M. Tetterick moves into the home vacated by Vanlandingham. Maggie and Carrie Rector and Ethel and Kittie Fuller attend the last day of Tally school with good time. James Rampley of Sandborn spends Sunday with Lee Crance. Miss Cecil Newsom spends Sunday night with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Elias Crance east of Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rampley
Sandborn
Misa Pearl Mail
Terre Haute
F. B. Mail
Dixon
James Rector
Marco
John Sage
Pennylvania
Frank Rector
Switz City
Wedding Bells Highlight Quiet Ridgeport Community
Miss Maggie Horn wed Frank Evans at the bride’s father home on March 21. The couple, born to Chris Horn and Aleck Evans of Springville, are well known here. Rachel Horn recovers at home while friends greet her return. Joe Horn visits sister near Newberry. others host guests and celebrate community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Mays
J. J. Martindale
Ridgeport
Joe Baresley
Seymour
Rebecca Ashcraft
Jammie McBride
Pleasant Ridge
Ada Jackson
Wright
Happy Hollow
Mamie Mays
Bloomfield
Home Folka
Quince Ferguson
E. W. Edington
Joe Horn
Allen Hamilton
Newberry
Maggie Horn
Frank Evans
Chris Horn
Aleck Evans
Springville
Rachel Horn
Bert Melton
Sunny Point
Local residents seen in town and about Bloomington region
A parade of names marks a week of social and political visits with arena Williams in Indiana polis Tuesday and many Democrats and businessmen in town. People like Riley Yearin Henry Berter and Ambrose Arthur travel from Terre Haute Paris and Fairplay to attend meetings and visit relatives as others head to Linton Blooming ton and Edward port for work, school, or civic duties.
Health notices and social visits in local community
Health concerns rise as Aunt Amanda Niell battles cancer while residents attend church and visit relatives. Celia Clark and Miss Ora Dillie visit Calvertville. T. Bunter Smith to start a hunter wagon on April 9. N McIntosh buys spring goods in Indianapolis. Roy Cook returns from medical studies in Indianapolis. Carl Smith visits sister near Freedom. Pastor Brewer preaches at New Hope. Local travels include Roy Cook through Vilas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Clark
New Hope
Gertrude Smith
A. W. Dyer
Calvertville
Edwards
Bert
Mathias Sharr
N. McIntosh
Indianapolis
T. J. Brewer
Pearl Gentry
Mamie Smith
Amanda Niell
Carl Smith
Freedom
Ora Dillie
Smith
Roy Cook
Vilas
Mr. Cook
Solsberry
Local Notes From Camp Branch and Township Roads
Correspondent updates from Camp Branch with social visits and illnesses. George Sullivan petitions for new roads in Center and Leech Creek townships. Simon McDaniel, Charles Ballard, and Wesley Buckner named as viewers. Lemuel Hanna and others seek a Wright township road. Heston Owen and others named as viewers. I and V railroad road petition reports $15 damages. road established upon payment.
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George Sullivan
Center
Leech Creek
Simon McDanniel
Charles Ballard
Wesley Buckner
Viewers
Lemuel Hanna
Wright Township
Heston Owen
Francis McDermont
John Darnell
Death of Tom Mitchell at 25 in Bloomfield
Tom Mitchell died Wednesday morning at 9 30 from consumption. He grew up in Bloomfield and was well known and loved. Funeral services by the K P s are set for 2 30 this Thursday afternoon. the obituary notes he was a model young man with an expected large attendance. Florence Hines with Southern Troubadours has performed in major venues including Chicago opera house Proctor's opera house New York City and Columbia St Louis.
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Tom Mitchell
K. of P
Tom
Bloomfield
Florence Hines
Southern Troubadours
Chicago Opera House
Chicago
Proctor’s Opera House
New York City
Columbia
St. Louis
North West Stafford Township ends successful school term
Miss Pearl Stafford completed her first term at the northwest corner school in Stafford township on March 29 1900. Patrons praised her government and calm demeanor as scholars and families bid farewell with tears. A noon banquet and evening program featured a valedictory by Miss Effie Spencer and a notable visitor Miss Reta Ferguson of Indianapolis.
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Stafford Township
Pearl Stafford
Effie Spencer
Reta Ferguson
Indianapolis
Shooting contest in New York yields eight straight birds win
In the interstate park competition Elmer Neal was among 24 shooters to win eight straight. Prizes totaled $20.80 per winner. The Great American Handicap begins Wednesday with over 210 entries. On Tuesday Neal led by missing his fourth bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Park
New York
Elmer Neal
Mr. Neal
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Edwards Court
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Henry Berter
Amy Musselman
Homer Hart
L. H. Stalcup
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Washington
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Roman of
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John Kidd
Brazil
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John Calham
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Center Township
Henry Bovensehen
Mearvie Harrell
Terre Faute
Wil Cock
Selgberry
Wm, Hunter
J. L. Mattox
Ozcar Shields
Carrie Harrell
Homer McKes
J.B. Moore
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J. B. Stafford
Miss Pearl
George Burch
Anna Simmons
Jessie Warren
R. O. Law
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E. Edington
W. M. Moss
W. W. Weaver
Beech Creek Township
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Nora Fields
J. W. Yakey
C. W. Adams
Hoosier Coal Company
John A. Riddle
Law Department
State University
Camp Branch
Jake McDaniel
Ferguson
Rolen Bland
Mary McDaniel
Lawhead
Cora Watkins
Lora Gaston
Clara McHaley
Ol Resler
Frank Hanson
John McDaniel
I &V. RR
Higddaall
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A.l.cavins
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French & Shields
Jackson, Mich
Keepe County
Jefferson Jones
Greene County
William Denny
Welch Dental Rooms
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