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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1900

Page

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Local residents mingle in town on various days

James Neal of Jasonville and many nearby citizens were in town Monday or Friday. Mrs J W Yakey visits Martinsville. Mollie Corbley leaves for Terre Haute Normal. Other locals include Arthur Palmer of Worthington Times, Joe Phillips of Hobbsville, and Mattiew Louthan visiting in Sullivan County.

James Neal Jasonville J.W. Yakey Martinsville Jas.n Strauser Joe Phillips Hobbsville Mark Speeker Smith Township Monay Arthur Palmer The Worthington Times Mattiew Louthan Greane County Sullivan Times

Old world romance vs modern medicine in a moral tale

A fragment asserts love spans the ages and contrasts sentimental desire with physical passion. It cites Dr. Pierce of Lenox New York promising at home cures for female weakness and nervous trouble, urging readers to write for confidential treatment.

Seanece Serer RV. Pierce Lenin N. Y Lexington New ‘York City Mat

Local residents visit town on consecutive days

Wesley McDaniels a Democrat of Highland township was in town on Tuesday and called. Theodore Hatfield a Democrat and good citizen of Washington township was in town on Monday. Chas M. May Merom Ind offered a dollar deal with T P Freeman visiting Saturday.

Henry Hasler Washington Township Abraham Dilley Beech Creek Township Qo Egies Koleen Dilley Eff Newberry John Stafford Wesley McDaniels Highland Township T. P. Freeman Chas. M. May Merom Ind Theodore Hatfield

Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement

Try Allen's Foot Ease a powder shaken into shoes to cool inflamed feet. It relieves swollen and tired feet and stops sweating and soreness. Cures ingrown nails blisters callous spots and bunions easing discomfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with free trial packages. Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY.

Allen Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy, N. Y

Awful Accident at Clay City Leaves One Dead

Two men attempted to cross the Terre Haute train at Seventh street crossing as it backed toward the depot. Richard Cochran, son of Bert Cochran of Coal City, was instantly killed when struck, his head nearly severed. The buggy was destroyed. his companion and horses escaped unharmed.

Cray City, Inc Terre Haute Seventh Street Reat Ichard Cochran Ig m Bert Cochran Coal City

Pain Halm Promise for Rheumatism and Sprains

A 19th century advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain-Halm as free if it fails to help with rheumatism. It promises relief after one application and claims faster cure times for sprains and bruises. It covers cuts burns frostbite quinsey and related swellings. Each bottle is warranted priced 25 and 50 cents sold by Geo Cravens.

Chamberlain Pric Geo Cravens

Jury Names for April Term Court Begin Next Monday

The list of petit jurors for the April term includes William Jeffers Taylor township Frank Gooden Highland township on Christenberry Cass town Oliver Hays Jefferson township John Crow Center township Pt W Littlejohn Wright town E Humphreys Grant town Alexander Beasley Stockton township Wm J Duke Richland township David Derhuse Wright township Buck Love Wright township Ezekiel Duncan Washington.

William Jeffers Taylor Township Frank Gooden Highland Township Christenberry Cass Township Oliver Hays Jefferson Township John Crow Center Township W. Littlejohn Wright Township Ste E. Humphreys Grant Township Alexander Beasley Stockton Township Wm. J. Duke Richland Township David Derhuse Buck Love Ezekiel Duncan Washington Township

Remarkable cures linked to Chamberlain's remedy across neighborhoods

The piece notes numerous locals credit Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving lives or curing chronic diarrhoea. It mentions widespread testimonials and that the medicine is sold by George E Cravens, dated April.

Chamberlain George E. Cravens

Great Opportunity for Reliable Men to Sell Poultry Mixture

A Janes American Manufacturing Company notice offers a $15 weekly salary plus expenses for a man with a rig to introduce their Poultry Mixture and Insect Destroyer in the country. The ad seeks reliable, capable applicants for field work.

Janerican Mfg. Co

Local news notes breeze through Bloomfield ads and bids

Circuit court opens next Monday. Moss & Son open a strictly cash grocery in Bloomfield. Wal Heaton buys W L Slinkard’s interest in the trick livery stable. A desirable Bloomfield business block for sale inquire at the office. Adam Barmuth the tailor offers spring suits at low cost. John B Grove nearly recovered from confinement. Democrat price at one dollar for two weeks. Biggle Horse Book promoted. Dead Shot pain remedy sold locally. J B Pearson seeks supervisor seat in district 2 Richland township. Sympathy for A J Maxwell after wife’s death last Wednesday. A ninety acre farm for sale within 30 days. A suit of clothes disappeared at W H Mansifield’s Koleen store. Moss & Son shift to cash-only pricing.

Williams Wins Votes In Jefferson Township Race

Henry Williams received 53 votes for represent ative in Jefferson township, a gain over the previous issue but still not half of the expected total.

Henry Williams Jefferson Township

Sullivan Men Organize New County Bank

Sullivan prepares to open a new bank backed by a canoe of 100000 dollars with Chas. L. Davis as president and W. C. Jamison as cashier. The stockholders include many of Sullivan county’s wealthiest men.

Sullivan Chas. L. Davis W.C. Jamison Sullivan County

Mrs W. 8 Bogy Hosts Notable Society Reception

Mrs W. 8 Bogy gave a widely attended reception last Wednesday afternoon. The house was heavily decorated with flowers and guests praised her as an outstanding entertainer.

Bogy

Sullivan Democrat Editor Weds Alice Wilkey in Sullivan

S. Paul Poynter editor of the Sullivan Democrat married last Wednesday to Miss Alice Wilkey, upheld as one of the city’s estimable belles. The Democrat wishes them great joy and a honeymoon as long as they live.

S. Paul Poynter The Sullivan Democrat Alice Wilkey Eld the Democrat

Staggers Home in Taylor Township Burned Down

The residence of John P. Staggers in Taylor township burned Monday afternoon last week from a kitchen stove flue. Most household goods were lost. Staggers, a man who has been ill for about a year, faces a severe loss.

John P. Staggers Taylor Township Staggers Isaor Neary

Greene County Medical Society Meeting Draws Good Attendance

The Greene County Medical Society met Thursday with strong turnout. Members report growing fellowship and improved cooperation among doctors in the county through regular meetings.

Greene County Medical Society

Poor Worthington laborer loses month’s pay to fire

Henry Morris working at the I and W tank pump in Worthington received $32.75 for his month’s work when the pay car passed. He set the money on his coal pile while tending the pump and later, while tending the fire, threw coal on it and found the money buried in the burning coals. He is described as a poor man with a large family.

Henry Morris Worthington

Beauty book offer with Cassandra Cream giveaway

Advertises Evelyn Hunt's Woman ly Beauty with promises of a charming personality through beauty. The Marilla Company offers the book free with a small Cassandra Cream box and Cassandra skin soap for five two-cent stamps. Regular price 50 cents. claims the product purifies skin and brightens complexion. 6t10

Evelyn Hunt Marilla Company Fulton Street New York

Death of Ranz Lester in Taylor Township

Ranz I. Lester died April 12 1900 at his Taylor township residence from brain trouble. Born June 26 1868 he joined Simp son Chapel church in 1884 and was an officer there at death. He married Jennie M Huffman October 28 1893 and three daughters survive with their mother. Funeral Saturday drew a large crowd. he was a lifelong neighbor and respected citizen.

Ranz I. Lester Taylor Township Brain Trouble Simpson Chapel Jennie M. Huffman Mr. Lester

Dr Morgan Dead in Wright Township at Seventy

Dr E Morgan of Wright township died Wednesday night at 8 oclock of heart failure at about age seventy. He lived on the farm where he died for over forty years and treated nearly every resident in the area. A highly respected neighbor, he was active socially and politically. The funeral will be held Saturday with interment in Fairview cemetery.

E. Morgan Wright Township Dr. Morgan Fairview Cemetery Linton Call

Castoria and finance notes in Bloomfield ad page

An advertisement notes Castoria for infants and children and a Bloomfield loan offer by Hendren & Slinkard with 5 to 54 percent interest and four day funding. It also promotes Biggle Horse Book by Wilmer Atkinson Co. with 128 pages, illustrations, cloth binding, priced 50 cents postpaid.

Wilmer Atkinson Co., Publishers Philadelphia Hendren & Slinkard Monon Block N. W. Corner Public Square Bloomfield Ind Wilmer Atkinson Co Mercantile

Unclaimed Letters Advertised April 30 1900

The following letters remaining unclaimed as of April 30 1900 will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Miss Anna Bradley Miss Lidda Neidigh Miss Maggie Lee Miss Bessie Stewart Miss Polly Rawger George W. Davis Dr K P Breck Charles Powel John McNabb In calling for the above please say advertised.

Anna Bradley Lidda Neidigh Maggie Lee Bessie Stewart Polly Rawger George W. Davis K. P. Breck Charles Powel John McNabb

Knights of Pythias Attend Easter Service

The K of P members attended Easter services at the Christian Protestant church. The baccalaureate sermon was preached there Sunday night by Rev H H Allen to a large, appreciative audience. Rev E E Rogers failed to keep his Christian church appointment Sunday and is now expected on the 28th inst.

K. of P’s C. P. Church C. P H. H. Allen E. E. Rogers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mollie Corbley Co. C. Ballard Bertha Stalcup Chas. W. Claus Scott Bryan Centerville Yearin Jeanie LaRue Ed Rose Jolly Lot Company Franklin Lillian Shertzer Belle Gilliland Sway the Fred Brock Box Feaux Saspee ODD Fellows Order America Clay City Petit Jurors Moss Wal Heaton W. L. Slinkard Trick Sary Adam Barmouth John B. Grove Adam Barmuth Moss & Son R. E. Eveleigh J. B. Pearson A. J. Maxwell Linton W. H. Mansifield Scott Bowne Ranz Lester J. E. Suryer, P. M C. Cravens M. D W. BR. Cravens A. B.M Drs, S.C. , W.r.cravens Physicians and Surgeons North Side Public Square H. V. Norvell New Cushman Block East Side Public Square Indiana W. Gray M.D A. Vansandt Gray & Vansandt, Physicians and Surgeons Peerless Anti-Trust Baking Powder Company Chicago Indianapolis H. R Lowder Enat Bloomfield Bank Harry R. Isenhower Cavins Block Bloomfield, Ind Moss’ Clean Grocery Court House Fairbanks Moss & Sen Jacob Biggle Biggle Biggle Poultry Beat West Gon Sankar Boo United States of America Farm Journal Wilmer Atkinson Journal Chas. F, Jenkins Ladelphia Greene County Lyons D. Chesnut Leland Michigan and Jackson Boulevard Chas. W. Dabb Butte Peguse Shwartz School W. Jefferson St Louisville, KY Frank Castor A. L. Davins B. F. Jackson & CO Indianapolis, Ind Iq Wby Nervita Medical CO Clinton & Jackson Sts Chicago, IL X. E.eveleigh Circimart Louisville Tae Yuiste Pkt Madison Mark Eany Royal F Pills Big Gas Brs Saale Gelis Frais Greensburg Westport Lizabethtown Seymour Bedeford Indian Springs Reon Sinora Washington A.m Tosas Liston Fimeras Qedford Treensburg P. M Ffeevee AVL Horth Audegar Shlerssulg Urier Eleoras ” : Ltd AAD Azonta Anne H tesDass Midaigh Bedfora Sdford Ronow Ensaburg Dresden Ciniscimmindicas J. Reed GomNe Nort Jalia
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