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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
2
The report mentions a play at Pleasantville Saturday night and a county seat visit by Mrs Mary Brewer and her daughter Mattie. It notes Mrs Eliza Brewer recovering from measles, Ed Headley working at Dugger for the summer, and a May 13 baptizing with an all day river meeting inviting attendees.
All arrearages before Jan 1 1889 counted at 1.50 a year. All arrearages after Jan 1 1889 counted at 1.25 a year. Pay in advance to secure the lower rate. It is money in our pocket to pay up all you owe and one year in advance and take advantage of the rate.
Trustees Second Ward Allen Williams Trustee Third Ward Lewis H Jones Town Marshal Harry H Ferguson Town Clerk Royal E Catt Town Treasurer George E French May senate defeat 33 32 George Brandon Center township sheriff talk Philbert Fry talk Democratic ticket Center township George M Burch Assessor N B Hardesty Constables Erwin Ray Tom Pethiel Supervisors Mood Shar Osborn Ray Crow Colling Flynn Goodman
The discussion argues Congressman Miers could be a strong vice presidential pick and even a future presidential candidate. It questions opposition, notes potential to raise funds, and plans to attend the Kansas City convention to advocate for his nomination.
A Newark lodge memorializes Oliver A. Resler at a meeting on April 23 1900. The committee requests publication of the expressed condolences and record in lodge minutes and newspapers. Also notes a wartime style advertisement for Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup claiming quick cough relief.
Correspondence reports early plowing urgency for corn as soil warms. James Cox trips to Avoca bring lively business. Uncle Henry Foddrill is ill. Joe Carmichael adds a new fence. Issac Cox buys a stump puller. B Brandon sells eggs as merchants ship spring goods at living prices. T Bogard attends Democratic primary at Combs school house and enjoys a peat dinner with Pierce Slin kard.
Mrs Ada E Hart recalls a severe lung illness that began with a cold and progressed to consumption. After doctors gave up, she turned to Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds, using eight bottles to recover fully. Trial bottles were offered free at J B Stalcups drug store with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar and a guaranteed refund option.
The gravel road is being surveyed this week. Mrs. 8. M. Litty is on the sick list and not expected to live. William Baker filled his regular appointment at Labon Sunday. Grant Squires was in our midst one day this week buying hogs. Mrs. L. N. Miller visited her parents at Worthington over Sun ny. R. W. Rogers, of Sullivan, visited friends in Wright township over Sunday. Wright township is coming to the front with Philbert Fry a people s candidate for sheriff on the Democratic ticket. Philbert is a hustler.
Advertisement claims Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup cures la grippé in 24 to 48 hours and relieves coughing afterwards. States price 25 cents and 50 cents. The copy emphasizes thorough and timely use to prevent fatal outcomes.
Mrs George McKim recovered from a week bed rest. Miss Mattie Brewer studies music from Misa Ella Mee Clung. Bloomfield plans a larger turnout for the normal. The assessor appraised township value. Lizzie Howard visited relatives in Pleasantville. Allie Smith and two Indianapolis friends visited Mia 5 A Maxell. Misses Manda Headley and Pearl Stafford attended with two male companions.
Advert by J B Stalcup touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as remedies for sick and nervous headaches. Claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and build health. Easy to take. Only 25 cents with money back guarantee if not cured.
Adelphia Holder was in Dixon Saturday evening. Curtis Medaris went to the county seat Tuesday. Miss Dora Conder spent Sunday with home folks in Dixon. Mrs. William Rector visits her son Byrd and wife of Marco. Miss Osa Mount and a friend were out driving Sunday evening. Albert Mount of Linton visits near Dixon. Miss Lola Newsom out driving Sunday with a friend from Linton. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hatfield of Lyons visit Dixon siblings. Mr. and Mrs. John Phelps of Worthington visit John Wallace and his mother Wednesday. Walter Rector, Switz City merchant, in Dixon Friday. A. P. Slinkard and son George of Tanner pass through Dixon Friday with cattle.
An advertise ment claims Dr Cladwell’s Syrup Pepsin prevents rheumatism and other torpid bowel liver and kidney troubles when properly taken. Trial size ten cents, larger bottles fifty cents and one dollar sold by George E Cravens. Apr
A string of social calls and visits across Cincinnati area towns includes Squire Meredith ill, Henry Sheron and wife visiting J W Cullison, Charles Carmichael calling on Fred Meredith, and Truman Stringfellow from Heaton at Ooole’s Nob. Joseph Stone moved to Mineral City. James Harden visited his mother Mrs. Harden in Mata moras. Dan Sullivan and wife visited Mrs. Sullivan’s parents. Rev Ratliff of Martin county visited Alex Lawrence and wife. Infant child of Joseph Stone died April 19 of lung fever and was buried April 20 at Bethlehem cemetery near Mineral City. Aston Weaver died April 21 of dropsy. remains laid to rest in Carmichael cemetery. Mrs Alvie Cooper visiting her father J W Cullison. Claud Meredith staying with Mrs Dan Sullivan. Advertisements tout Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin and Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as cures. The United States progresses toward free trade, tariffs challenged by object lessons from coal sales to English dealers at 75 cents a ton, reflecting tariff trusts.
A pressured public cry accuses coal interests of pocketing profits at the expense of consumers. The Indianapolis Press notes tariffs and the coal trust have driven up costs while English buyers pay much less, a disparity the New York Journal calls mining “the people instead of the earth.”
An Indianapolis Press commentary argues party organization has become a despotic force undermining free thought and government. It urges a realignment toward issue based parties and criticizes loyalty over public welfare, citing discontent with current party discipline and leadership. It notes potential running mate talk for Bryan and Indiana’s political leverage.
Mary E. Wool obtained a default divorce from James H. Wools. Emma Otto won 24458 dollars against Margaret Hineman. Charles R. Robbins versus Charles Brewer and Purcells resulted in 381 dollars plus 25 attorney fees for the plaintiff. Isaac Andrews fined one dollar plus costs for dangerous weapons and one dollar for provoke. Ten Bastards, two seductions and four libel suits filed this term. State of Indiana versus George Watson for murder, case moved to Sullivan county after a requested venue change. prosecutor McIntosh notes earnest effort to prevent transit.
List shows individuals granting or receiving names through relations with spouses and parents. Includes Joseph A. Rogers from Anna L. Rogers, Lycurgus Young from Sarah J. Young, Madison F. Phipps from Bertha L. Phipps, and others including Bowen, Gwin, Thomas, Hixenbaugh, Royal, George, Snowder, Ockerman, and Timmons in related transfers or acknowledgments.
Word from Charles Dyer who left the city with a carload of horses to New York and found steamboat work. He sails aboard the Minneapolis on April 14 and expects a position on return. He plans to travel London Paris to set up a jewelry stand and souvenirs for the exposition. He is the son of George Dyer, once of Worthington, now Indianapolis, and nephew of Mrs Ot Herold and Mrs Fred Miller of Bloomfield.
Tuesday evening at the opera house a free musical exhibition was presented under the Knights and Ladies of Honor. Indianapolis state organizer D. F. Charles delivered the address. The event featured a Nellie Warnick solo and a cake walk by Master Nora Herald and Nellie. Organizers deserve credit and plan to establish a local lodge.
Indiana anglers must refrain from fishing from May 1 to July 1 except in Lake Michigan, the Ohio River, and private ponds. Poor catch rates so far this season are blamed on inclement weather, with few fish being taken.
Bloomfield I. O. F. Lodge No 457 marks its anniversary with a 7:30 p.m. program led by R E Eveleigh and Rev. Allen. W M Moss gives lodge history, Brother Allen delivers the anniversary address, J W Brandon offers fraternity remarks, followed by supper with the Rebekah ladies and a program of recitations declamations and talks.
Saturday night Reed A Letsinger gave a reception to the graduating class. The evening featured games and conversation with refreshments of cake and ice cream. Attendees report a fine time.
The C. E. society of the C. P. church will host a reception for Normal students at the C. P. church on Thursday night May 3. A cordial invitation is extended to students and the general public.
John O. Shackley to Leola Burritt Jarard, Charles F. Boltz to Flossie B. Fisher, William F. Goodwin to Effie Belle Daugherty.
Word from here says Dr. Hugh Cavins son of Col A G Cavins died at his home in Kenyon Arkansas after a pneumonia illness. Will Cavins hurried to his bedside but the physician died at one o clock Tuesday morning. Dr Cavins was past forty.
An advertisement argues Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the best remedy for female illness, urging women not to experiment with new medicines. It cites physician approval and long proven success, claiming safer results from sticking with this proven tonic.
A Visalia California reader Lena Gauvzs reports relief from long menstrual irregularities after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. Another testimonial from Haverhill Massachusetts reader Eina Quinney describes dramatic improvement after eight bottles, claiming full cure and reduced monthly symptoms.
Two readers recount long struggles with ovarian and womb illness. Mrs. M. W. Miller of New Orleans reports twenty years of poor health improved after six bottles. Mrs. W. H. Warens of Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, says ten bottles brought strong recovery after doctors advised removal.
Personal testimonials from women in Missouri and Ohio praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for backache womb troubles and leucorrhea. One patient reports ten years of invalid status healed after treatment, gaining forty pounds and full recovery. Another describes long weakness improving after one bottle, restoring energy and health.
The physician, aged years, had practiced medicine in the south for seventeen years and was visiting his parents and old friends in Bloomfield. No definite funeral arrangements have been announced.
An old advertisement urges readers to try Grain-O as a coffee substitute priced at 15c and 25c per package. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, resembles dark mocha in color, and is safe for children and adults with delicate stomachs.
County chairmen from all counties in the second district plan a meeting at Vincennes tomorrow to fix the date and venue for the Democratic congressional convention. Bloomfield is proposed as the most central and accessible location in the district.
A bold wartime style advertisement claims American Lice Destroyer kills mites and lice within 24 hours, protects 250 fowls for a year, and boosts profits. It promises money back if ineffective, urges poultrymen to buy via druggists or mail order from Prubeical Mfg. Co. Terre Haute, nd.
Greene circuit court notices non resident defendants to appear May 15 1900 in a petition by administrator to authorize sale of real estate to raise assets for debts and admin costs. Names include Elijah Fisher George Lawrence John Lawrence Joseph Lawrence Edward Lawrence Thomas Lawrence and Mary Lawrence. Witness Joseph W Yakey clerk.
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