Whiskey and boodle in Center township campaign
The Center township Republican convention at Combs school used whiskey and boodle to influence nomination. The ticket includes Thomas Campbell, George Byers, and Frank Cain for trustees, with Campbell winning on the second ballot. Norman Jones, who became a Democrat, received four votes for assessor, while John Heston edged Henry Tolar on the fourth ballot. Other nominations covered include constables, supervisors, and township advisory board amid declarations of law and order concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Township
Combs School
Trustes
Thos. Cambell
George Byers
Frank Cain
Cambell
Byers
John Heaton
Riley Aland
Norman Jones
Jacob Floyd
Henry To
Dist
Smith Stein
Allie Corwin
Anderson
George Fry
John B. Johnson
David Crusenberry
Henry Hostetler
John Briles
Consumption Cure Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup Claim
An advertisement touts a cough remedy described as the best on earth. it alleges to cure eight colds in a day if taken promptly. Sold in sizes priced at 25 and 650 cts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Local Correspondents Share News From Bethel and Surroundings
John Maxwell on sick list and Walter Seer improving feature among letters from Hustler’s Alley Bethel and related places. Catfish weighing thirty pounds caught in Richland creek, reported largest in the waterway. Clergy Rev Demundrum conducts service at Allen chapel with baptism planned May 13. prayer meetings held weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maxwell
Walter Seer
John Baker
Hustler's Alley
David Miller
Bethel
Elizabeth Shertzer
Estella Shepherd
Zoin
Columbus
Ind
Oscar Terrell
Bloomfield
Bertha Sims
Tulip
Addie Blaker
David Kidd
Richland Creek
Stella Shepherd
Violet Shertzer
Mattie Kidd
Bud Cook
Hustler's Valley
Zoe Green
Effie Harrah
David Killinger
Rile Shertzer
Demundrum
Allen Chapel
Sunday Sabbath School Attendance Mentioned in Bloomfield
Walter Blaker of Bloomfield attended Sabbath school at the chapel on Sunday. An advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a universal cure for a “terrible and fatal disease” and for La Grippe coughs, claiming a 24 hour cure and relief, priced 25 cents and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Blaker
Bloomfield
Warner
Residents and visitors gather as community notes unfold
Walter Alexander and Ed Cook traveled to Bloomfield on Monday. Mrs. Ed Welborn visited relatives near Greene County Chapel last Tuesday. A crowd attended Ella Worth Whaley’s sale Tuesday. Whaley plans to move to Kansas soon. Airdie Law and son of Terre Haute visited relatives here last week. Mrs. Lillie Jenkin and mother visited Mrs. Frame Wednesday. Depew family returned home after visiting Monroe county relatives. Jenkins and Costor, saw-mill workers from Martin county, came home Friday to vote. Mrs. Alexander and daughter Mamie visited Heaton Saturday to see a sick sister. Friends and relatives surprised Mrs. Susan Glover and daughter with dinner April 7 before their departure for Lyons, Bloomfield, then Illinois. Glover to visit relatives and be missed. Welborn family moving to Center township farm. Harvey Crane and wife visited he r parents near Greene County Chapel Sunday. Mrs. Bent Glover of Bloomfield visited relatives here last week. Easter services planned for next Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Alexander
Ed Cook
Bloomfield
Ed Welborn
Greene County Chapel
Ellaworth
Monroe County
James Jenkins
Henry Costor
Martin County
Riday
Alexander
Mamie
Heaton
Susan Glover
John Welborn
Greene County
Bent Glover
Balm Healed Rheumatic Attack Promptly Says A B Parsons
A B Parsons reports that after a severe rheumatic attack left his wife bedridden and unable to walk for over a month she used Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as directed. The next morning she walked to breakfast unaided, and has not suffered another such attack since. For sale by George E Cravens. Apr
Switz City folk visit Miller and Miller relatives
Residents from Switz City Bloomfield Worthington and Inch Anderson area gathered at Miller Friday for the last day of school and a community celebration. Guests included Miss Stella Short Miss Hettie Short and Dr Harold Short with Eugene. Music by Jas Ball Sinclair and Henry Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denman
Switz City
Madison Miller
Riddle
Bloomfield
Adam Miller
John Newsom
Ben Bitten
Matt Horn
Stephen Horn
J. R. English
Don English
Mitten
Harold and Son
Eugene
Miller
Hettie
Jas Ball
Sinclair
Henry Hunter
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Reader
Local notice quotes a reader praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy for curing a severe cold and cough after using a half bottle. The ad mentions it is sold by George E. Cravens and dates to April.
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the Herald
Andersonville
Ind
George E. Cravens
Stafford Chapel News Highlights and Local Visits
Stafford Chapel notes crowded week with farmers tilling soil around the area. Eva Milburn spent Sunday at home, Rett a Ferguson visited Indianapolis, Hol Headley drove to Dugger on business, Dan Page and family spent Sunday in Linton, J. B. Stafford and Pearl in Linton, Jane Harrs and children visited at West’s, Roscoe Stafford from Lyons stayed with J. B. Stafford, Simon Cade and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Milburn
Retta Ferguson
Indianapolis
Hol Headley
Dugger
Dan Page
Linton
J. B. Stafford
Pearl
Jane Harrs
Mr. Weat
Community church services and spelling match noted
A Sunday church gathering drew a large crowd with an evening spelling match. Reports tell of a county audience and local activities including farm chores and visits by Alvin Wadkins and family, Frank Hanson, Susie McDaniel, and others. Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin advertised locally with trial sizes.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Patent Remedy Ad
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin leads in curing constipation indigestion and sick headache. Trial size ten doses ten cents. Large size fifty cents and one dollar. For sale by Geo E Craveng apr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cladwell
Geo E. Craveng
Plummer and Corn Planting Green Accompany Farmers News
I N Doney and wife visited Wm Pugh Sunday. Bert Moreland bought a new wheel and seems to have an attraction somewhere. Frank Jordan also has a new wheel. Miss Pearl Tibbett visited J F Strauser Sunday. Wm Pugh has been ill but is recovering. J F Strauser orders wheels for local boys. Ed Spice and wife visited over Saturday night with his father. John B Harris has taken a new wife. Hurrah for you John. Pat O Donal and son were seen on our street Saturday. How is business Pat.
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I. N. Doney
Wm. Pugh
Bert Moreland
Bert
Frank Jordan
Miss Pearl Tibbett
J. F. Strauser
Ed Spice
John B. Harris
John
Pat O'Donald
Pat
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement confession oath
Frank J. Cheney states he is senior partner of F J Cheney & Co in Toledo and that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason witnessed this December 6 1886. Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. testimonials available. Sold by Druggists in Toledo. Hall's Family Pills recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
State of Forensics
Hall
Frank J. Chaney
A. W. Gleason
Local Notes and Social Happenings Highlight Easter Service
No sickness to report. Paul Welch returned from Ohio last Wednesday to the delight of one of our fair sex. Jasper Hasler of Taylor township is a frequent caller. Ella attracts. Jesse and Bessie Ashcraft wear the medal for best lawyers. The Robison male quartet serenaded Saturday night with fine music. Bert and John stole the cake take the gun and Paul caused a mash on the wash boiler. Mrs Randol Soman of Owensburg was our guest Saturday night. A large crowd attended Easter services at Ashcraft Chapel Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Welch
Ohio
Jasper Hasler
Taylor Township
Ella
Jesse
Bessie Ashcraft
Robison
Bert
John
Paul
Randol Soman
Owensburg
Ashcraft Chapel
Dr Cladwell's Syrup Pepsin advertised
An old advertisement touts Dr Cladwell's Syrup Pepsin as always beneficial for constipation indigestion and diarrhoea from digestive issues. Trial sizes 10c, 50c and $1.00 bottles marketed by George E.
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Dr. Cladwell
George E. Cravens
Cladwell
School Closes as Anna Ketcham Returns Home
Friendship notes Anna Ketcham has closed her school at this place and returned to her Bedford home on last Thaure day. Ella Price, a well regarded Cincinnati young lady, stays with her aunt in the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Ketcham
Bedford
Ella Price
Cincinnati
Local notes on Bloomfield business and regional deaths
Uriah Christenberry did business in Bloomfield on Thursday. Uncle John Hindman, a highly respected resident near Linton, died last Friday and was buried Sunday at Calvin cemetery. Luther Bowman moves to James Wier’s farm for the coming season. Alva Thomas informs the Newberry News that he disputes a claim about twin colts. Jamey Garten injured by a plank at a saw mill last week. he has returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uriah Christenberry
Bloomfield
Saat
John Hindman
Linton
Calvin
Luther Bowman
James Wier
Alva Thomas
Newberry News
Jamey Garten
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Health and Vitality
They claim to restore splendid health through indomitable will and energy by treating stomach liver kidneys and bowels disorders. The ad touts heightened brain and body power and prices the pills at 25 cents at J. B. Stalcup's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. B. Stalcup
Williams Visit Precedes Move to Elnora and Local Happenings
Farmer T B Williams and family spent two days here before moving to their new home in Elnora. Susie and Gail Williams visited Spencer yesterday. Charley Arthur came from Vincennes to tend his farm. Will Haxton improved his store with new wallpaper. A daughter weighing ten pounds was born to Clarence Cressasy and wife on Easter Sunday. both mother and child are well and Charley is happy as a sun flower.
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T. B. Williams
Elnora
Worthington
Susie
Gail Williams
Spencer
Charley Arthur
Vincennes
Will Haxton
Clarence Cressasy
Charley
Story of a Slave Healed by Electric Bitters in Manchester
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts how his wife, crippled by illness for five years, was freed from her chains of disease after using two bottles of Electric Bitters. The remedy is advertised as a cure for female diseases nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backache fainting and dizziness. Each bottle costs 50 cents and is guaranteed. Sold by J B Stalcup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
J. B. Stalcup
Local Socials Highlight Dixon Party Guests
Lola Newsom returned from Freedom to attend a party in Dixon. James Kampley of Sanborn visited Dixon for the weekend. Osa Mount joined a surprise party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Pate of Switz City. Soldier Tip Hunt on furlough spent time with T. E. Bridrell. Estle Newsom attended Pate's party. Dave Canada of Elliston was in Dixon Sunday. Mrs. Avery Beck visited Dixon Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Newsom
Freedom
James Kampley
Sanborn
Dixon
Osa Mount
Pate
Switz City
Tip Hunt
Cuba
T. E. Bridrell
Estle Newsom
Dave Canada
Elliston
Avery Beck
Public ownership movement for city utilities explored
Discussion on rapid urban growth and the push for public control of water gas electric works and street railways. The text asks about which cities own utilities how much they save bond dependence on legislatures and councils and the impact of direct democracy and reform methods.
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United States
Switzerland
England
The City for the People book on public utilities and self government
A promotional note for The City for the People by Equity Series at 1520 Chestnut Street Philadelphia offers classified facts on monopoly public ownership and municipal questions. It promises rich analyses useful for speeches or articles and cites the book’s price as 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Bay State
Haverhill
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
B B B Blood Balm Promises Cure For Chronic Ailments
A vintage advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for long standing illnesses. It claims to drain poisons, rebuild constitution, and improve digestion while offering a free trial bottle and full directions. Address given in Atlanta, Ga.
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B. B. WB
Address Blood Balm Co
Atlsata
Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup Advertisement
An old newspaper ad touts Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth with pricing at 25 and 50 cents. It also promotes purchasing blank notes and receipts at the office.
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Oscar McGrew
Swift
Llib
Uncle Jerry
Java
Lion
Moss & Son
Price Makers
Opera Block
Anothe Republican
Richland Republicans
Brantley Heaton
Joseph G. Smith
Oliver M. Buckner
James M. Barger
Texas
Sarver
Cook
James
Floyd
Henry
Barchem
Benjamin Fuller
John Flynn
Barcham
Plurality Kg
James G. Hart
Cc. Sc
Luther P. Doyle
Alice Workman
Capt. G. W. Osbon
Jos. G. Smith
James Heaton
Bloomington
State University
Court House
Johno Maxwell
Walter Shertzer
Frank Chipman
William Osborn
John D. Blaker
Theo. Shertzer
Heaton Ridge
Pleasant Ridge
Shertzer
la Grippe
Solsberry
Moulden
Stafford Chapel
Camp Branch
Alvin Wadkins
North Beech Creek
J. W. Wadkins
J. G. Gaston
Frank Hanson
Susie McDaniel
Gus Britton
Adison Hoke
Allen Bland
George Bruner
George Kindred
Ferguson
J. B. Young
Hocking County
Plummer
F. J. Coenry & Co
T.c. Hall
Bismark
Tuk Democrat
The
Bloomfield Democrat
the State Sentinel
Farm Journal
Democrat and Sentinel
Democrat
Bloomfield, Ind
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