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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1900

Page

3

Local Sales and Notices From Hindman Area

Hindman coal for cash and local sales announced. Heaton's next sale on April 18 rain or shine. Seven new oil wells planned at Loogootee. Royal E Catt & Co advertise groceries notes receipts and seeds. Democrats nominate in Washington and Cass townships for April 28 and Saturday respectively. Lectures on Bogland Friday night and English home life program at Christian church Friday. Newsprint sale and rental notices for offices and rooms in Bloomfield. Loans offered at reduced rates from new Herald office. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised with medical claims. Multiple minor notices about sales rentals and local services fill the page.

April sale largest ever held by Heaton

Local items report a wide range of notices from April sales to public works. Major notes include Heaton's April sale described as the largest ever, a sick report on James Blackmore of Taylor township, gravel road contracts to be let Friday, Linton miners striking over powder questions, and Bloomfield real estate offerings. Also listed are local business updates, population count for Linton, entertainment ads, and notices on abstracts and oil prospecting plans.

Bloomfield notices and upcoming shows in town

Local ads note Jones planing mill and V F Spooner products, Stalcup millinery opening, and Southern Troubadours at Bijou theater with dates. The Christian church welcomes new members, Rev. Martin to lect ure England, and community condolences. Also reports a fatal Philippines death, a house fire in Washington township, and Elmer Neal's trip to New York for a shooting contest. Chamberlains Pain Balm recommended for rheumatism and injuries with trial offer.

Elmer Neal New York City Elmer Cincinnati Queen City

New Firm Formed for Real Estate Loans and Southern Immigration

John F. Slinkard and Gilbert H. Hendren formed a partnership to operate general real estate, mortgage loan, and southern immigration business. They serve Greene, Knox, Vigo, Clay, Monroe, Owen, Lawrence, Martin counties and parts of Daviess Sullivan counties, with agencies for Aetna and Northwestern Life. They offer lands from Illinois Central holdings in southern Illinois and Mississippi, 50,000 to 600,000 acres, cheap on long time, and promise extensive real estate trading and loans with low rates. They emphasize immigration efforts and strong community trust.

John F. Slinkard Gilbert H. Hendren Hendren Slinkard Aetna Life Insurance Company Greene, Knox Vigo Clay Monroe Owen Lawrence Martin Daviess County Sullivan County iThey Northwestern Life Insurance Company Ilinois Democrat

Gravel Road Petitions Filed in Center and Wright Townships

Center township petitions call for gravel roads with Ziba East George W Nash and Clarence A Maxwell named viewers and engineer. Wright township residents file for nine and three fourths miles of gravel roads linking No 6 and No 8 school houses with a spur toward Jasonville and the Clay county line.

Center Township Ziba P. East George W. Nash Clarence A. Maxwell Wright Township No. 6 No. 8 Jasonvilles Clay County D. M. Bynum Gross Antibus Clarence Maxwell

Miners Suspend Operations Over Powder Question

Indiana coal miners halted work at century end as operators failed to sign a wage contract for the April 1 scale year. About 9,000 men idle until the joint conference resumes April 10 with hopes the powder controversy and coal price and procurement terms will be settled. An advance to 1.50 per ton for bituminous coal takes effect today.

Terre Havre Indiana

Obituary for Cora Carmichael Dagey in grieving notice

A mourning notice honors Cora Carmichael Dagey as she dies suddenly at a young age leaving her husband and two small children. The piece reflects on life, faith, and the sorrow of loss while offering condolences to the bereaved mother, sister, brother, and husband. The obituary closes with a solemn religious benediction.

Cora (Carmichael) Dagey Cora Christ

Death notices for Elias Abrams and Abigail Eans in Bloomfield

Mr. Elias Abrams died at his home near Matamoras on March 30 at age 68 years 10 months after a life in Martin and Monroe counties with wives Sarah Hanson and Elizabeth May. He served three years in the army under General John A Logan and left nine children, two wives, and a large family. Abigail Eans formerly Abigail Stropes died at age 77 after visiting her brother J L Stropes, funeral held at his residence and burial in Bloomfield cemetery.

Elias Abrams Matamor Abrams Martin County Monroe County Sarah Hanson Elizabeth May Mr Abrams Air Regiment Ind John A Logan

American Poultry Mixture Endorsed for Cholera Cure

A dramatic ad claims the American Poultry Mixture cures cholera roup and gapes in fowls, preventing spread and saving costs for poultry keepers. It promises guaranteed results or refunds and appeals to breeders worldwide, with a sample offer and a memorial note from Homer L. Dagley.

Compan Mfg. Co Terre Haute

Demand for Accounts Settlements After Fire

Notice from FRENCH & SHIELDS urging all parties with notes and accounts due to call and settle promptly due to fire related extra monetary demands.

French & Shields

Notice to Absentee for Granville D. Owen

Samuel Owen declares a complaint filed February 19 1900 seeking admin with absent Granville D. Owen’s estate in Greene County Indiana. Hearing set May 25 1900 at Bloomfield court house. notices served March 2 1900 by Clerk Joseph W. Yakey.

Granville D. Owen Center Township Greene County Indiana Missouri State of Texas Greene Bloomfield Greene Circuit Court Ind Joseph W. Yakey

Special Church Services at M. EK church week of Apr 8 15

Weekly schedule lists services at 10 30 a m Sunday and 7 30 p m on weekdays from April 8 to 13 led by various pastors and Rev Blankenship Covert Yakley Doddridge with baptisms and communion on April 15. invitation extended by Pastor H H Annum.

M. EK Presbytery C. P. Church Blankenship Covert Yakley Doddridge H. H. Anuun

Democrats Nominate Ticket for Linton Trustees and Clerk

The Democrats of Linton nominated William Blakely and John Pennington for trustees, William Butler for clerk and treasurer, and Charles Day for marshal at a rousing Saturday convention. Hon. Andy Humphreys presided as enthusiasm ran high and the ticket drew broad support.

Linton William Blakely John Pennington William Butler Charles Day Marshall Andy Humphreys

Woman's Missionary Society Program at C. P. Church

The April 6 gathering at 2 30 p m features devotional exercises led by Miss Minnie Hall a talk by President Mrs Wilkout an anthem a paper by Mrs Plummer news from missionaries a solo by Miss Minnie Hall another paper on Porto Rico by Mrs Emery and additional talks and songs.

Woman's Missionary Society C. P. Church Miss Minnie Hall Wilkout Plummer Minnie Hall Porto Rico Emery

Local Couples Named in Possible Marriage Notices

The item lists Charles D Beck with Ard Hattie M West Martin V B Smith with Lucy G Sanders George Weaver with Lula Sims Harvey Graves with Ethel Allen and Robert D Beasley with Lola Hyatt, indicating paired individuals in a notices context.

Charles D. Beck Hattie M. West Martin V.B. Smith Lucy G. Sanders George Weaver Lula Sims Harvey Graves Ethel Allen Robert D. Beasley Lola Hyatt

Ladies Missionary Society Meeting at C P Church

At 7 o'clock Friday evening the Ladies Missionary Society of the C P Church will hold prayers and a sale led by Miss Pearl Starcup. Miss Minnie Hall will present paper So Much to Do and reading Voices of the Women by Miss Bertha Shoel with music. Mrs. George Cravens will sing a solo and Rev W R Henderson will give an address.

Ladies Missionary Society C. P

Propositions on water works and electric lights debated

Two propositions were submitted at the town board meeting Monday night for water works and electric lights. They were taken under consideration and will be reconsidered at the board's next meeting tonight, Wednesday.

Petition for Goose Pond Ditch Re dredging Enlarging

A petition seeks re dredging and enlargement of Goose pond ditch. Viewers named are F. M. Parker W. W. Clogston and Joseph W. Ursey. W E. Inman at Starcup's drug store arranged with an expert occulist to test your eyes and spectacles offered.

F. M. Parker W. W. Clogston Joseph W. Ursey W. EE. Inman Starcup

Money for farms at five percent per year

Hendren and Slinkard advertise loans on good improved farms at five percent per annum with five to ten year terms. Borrowers may pay $100 or multiples at any interest pay day. Reasonable commission and best terms in the money market. They can procure the money in four days. Bloomfield Indiana.

Hendren & Slinkard Mononblock N.W. Corner Public Square Bloomfield Ind

Wall Paper Sale Ad at Will Dean Store

Will Dean offers wall paper with 600 patterns at 10c 15c 20c and up. Ad mentions affordable prices and large selection for home decoration.

Will Dean

Lodge Prepare for Second Degree Work and Initiation

The Masons plan a second degree ritual on Saturday night during a regular meeting. The Rebekah lodge meets next Monday night with expected large initiation turnout. The team has practiced for the work this week. Mr and Mrs Theo Pringle were received into the Rebekah lodge recently.

Masons Rebekah Lodge Theo. Pringle

Gears and groceries advertised at Spooner and Moss & Son

Local ads tout affordable items including chain gear and harness as well as groceries from Moss & Son. Shoppers urged to trade for better value at W F Spooner & Co and Moss & Son with various price points.

W. F. Spooner & Co’s W. F. Spooner & Co Uno U Auto Moss & Son

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rose Hebron New York Aallen Williams Hindman Coal Heaton Royal EB. Catt & C Loogootee Jake B. Stalcup Washington Township Royal E. Catt &Co Cass Township Royal E. Catt & Co. Model Grocery John F. Sliskard James F. Weir Bedford Royal E. Catt & Co Jasonville London The Christian Church Klondyke Restaurant Earl G. Wilson East Side Ot Herald Sec’y Rocky John Rocky Mountain James Blackmore Taylor Township Smith and Jackson Township L. H. Starcup Opera House Chris Kindle Switz City J. D. Spencer M. J. Timmons Recorder Washington J. A. Phillips Christ'an Church Madison Medicine Co Beehunter Ditch Ritter’s J. W. Ritter K. Off, Block, Bicoomfield Jones V. F. Spooner & Co V. F. Spooner& Co Swooner Stalcup Miss Hright Bijou Theater Louisville Bloomfield Opera House W. A. Hilburn Chicago England John B. King William King Dayton Russell Prairie Charel Homer Litten J. S. Litton Tennessee Chamberlain Pric Geo. E. Cravens Center and Homer L. Dagley State of Indiana Samuel Owen Ely Coud IB ‘Yaerevens Rothers Warren Street Linton Ticket Earth Phillipine Islands Kentucky C. Co Cresco BIG Department Store Quynnn Baker’s Clean Greery Water Works Baking Po Powitiee Model Grocery Juel Nicca de Lie North Side
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