Local residents and visitors at Friday commencement events
A long list of individuals from Hobbieville Lyons Newark Worthington Linton Cass Taylor and other townships attended the Friday commencement. Notables include J A Phillips Sol Holder John Benham Allen Crow J B Bailey Paul Carnahan Miss Elsie Hodge Edith King and others with travel to Indianapolis for the Republican State Convention. Also mentions Miss Lola Newsome Miss Verna Lowder Miss Lula Hamilton and Miss Lizzie Maud Bes sie Mason and others visiting or attending graduation. An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach strength and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Filbert
Linton
Russell East
Lora Sbryer
Worthington
John Benham
Jackson Township
Jriday
Allen Crow
Center Township
J. B. Bailey
Cass Township
Paul Carnahan
Elsie Hodge
Edith King
Odon
Effie Hornbeck
Lyons
James Taylor
Wright Township
Lola Newsome
Dixon
Joel D. Benham
Taylor Township
Verna Lowder
Dugger
Barton
Myldrede Lowder
H. N. King
M. E. Church
Lee H. Jones
Fred Hand of
Greene County
State Normal
Terre Haute
Oscar Shields
George Cantwell
Reed Letsinger
Carl Muler
Grace Bryant
Etna Phillips
Dr. Pierce
C. S. Copenhaver, Esq
Mount Union
Huntingdon Co
RK. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Advertised Letters to be Sent to Dead Letter Office
Unclaimed letters dated May 7 1900 include Liddie Nida Rosa Stone C R Fisher Oscar Peaterson John F O Donald Reed Smiley. Callers should say advertised. J E Supyen P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liddie Nida
Rosa Stone
C. R. Fisher
Oscar Peaterson
John F. O'Donald
Reed Smiley
Bloomfield Masons Honor Sub Lime Degree Ceremony
Bloomfield Masons held a large gathering last Wednesday as Rev. David Blankenship was raised to the sublime degree of master mason. About one hundred brothers and visitors attended with speeches, then a banquet followed to conclude the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield Masons
David Blankenship
Bloomfield Lodge
Eli
L. Wolford
James Starks
Virgil Robertson
R. H. Tanner
James Taylor
Jesse M. Warrick
Joseph Wolford
C.E. Brookshire
Harry Hunt
Linton Lodge No
Dr. P. M. Cook
David Notter
H. S. Bullock
W. T. Campbell
Wm. Bough
Jack Bland
Salsberry Lodge No
J. P. Wall
John C. Warriner
L. Sims
George Easton
Spencer
Daniel Riddle
Hobbieville
I.n.yakley
Tennessee
City Election Tickets Filed By Democrats And Republicans
The Demokrat e of Linton nominates May 7 for mayor Sam F Chambers clerk Elmer Benjamin treasurer W E Butler city marshal Chas Day and councilmen in wards 1 2 3 with multiple nominees. Republicans nominate William Hamilton Joseph Edwards Dr E T Sherwood J B Hutson and 6 council seats. Voters view Democrats as slight majority in 1st and 3rd wards but 2nd ward Republican. Citizens urged to elect the best men and start the city well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Sam F. Chambers
Elmer Benjamin
W. E. Butler
Chas. Day
Istward
William Blakely
J. E. Talbott
John Pennington
Frank Spellbring
George W. Hills
Johen S. Page
William Hamilton
Joseph Edwards
E. T Sherwood
J.B. Hutson
J. W. Rister
John Hoseman
James Mahan
Hugh Sherwood
W. F. Parker
J. L. Stropes
Farm Life Inspires Greatness in This Bucolic Reflection
An excerpt extols farmers and their quiet lives as the source of America’s finest leaders sensing a noble spirit born from the farm. It notes Washington Lincoln Garfield and Medill among exemplary figures reared on farms and praises the Biggle Poultry Book as a comprehensive guide with illustrations. It offers the work for 50 cents by mail from Wilmer Atkinson Co. Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Washington
Lincoln
Garfield
Medill
Biggle
Wilmer Atkinson Co
Philadelphia
Jacob Biggle
Farm Journal
United States of America
Round Trip Tickets to Chicago via Monon Route
Tickets sold to Chicago and return for reception to Admiral Dewey on Apr 30 and May 1. Return by May 3 at one fare for the round trip. Agent J W Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Monon
Admiral Dewey
J. W. Brandon
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Lines
Prohibition Party
Heaton's Auction May 23 and Local Notes
Local notes report Heaton's next auction set for May 23 with 100 head of cattle sold at Heaton's last sale. Other items include dry stove wood prices at Jones' planing mill, Eyeleigh wall paper stock, MEK church members drafting a papering plan, fishermen testing the funny tribe, and clean newspapers sold at the office. Teachers took pupils to the woods for an outing last Friday. young folks enjoyed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaton
Jones’ Planing
Castoritia and Quack Remedies in a Multi-Notice Page
A collage of ads and notices includes castoritia candy claims, Cures dizzy spells and summer health benefits, employment ads for poultry products sales and petroleum, prohibition party excursion promotions, a Chamberlain remedy endorsement, farm book promotion, liquor license protests, and a Panden Brothers orchestra after graduation for an Endres hall dance. The items feature multiple vendors: American Mfg. Co., Terre Haute Ind., George E. Cravens Apt, and local Blooming ton references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Bloomfield listings and local sales noted
Town notices show items for sale including a Bloomfield business block and a Bloomfield residence valued at 2000 but available for 1500. There is a live stock sale advertised at Heaton's May sale with strong demand and Eveleigh’s paints and wallpaper prices. Heaton's next sale is May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Iequire
Heaton
Change of Time on Bedford B and B Branch Planned
A May change on the Bedford and Bloomington and Bloomfield branch will add a new passenger train with no freight, starting from Bloomfield to Switz City and connecting with I and I S Tt. It will reach Bedford to join No 6 at 10 08 am and stay for No 5’s southbound run. A Bedford freight round trip is also planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monan
B.&b
Bloomfield
Switz City
Bedford
Republican
Blood Balm promises cure for chronic skin and blood diseases
Advertisement touts B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for deep seated skin eruptions mouth patches sore throat bone pain and other symptoms. Claims 31 years tested and offers a free trial bottle with complete directions and medical advice from Blood Balm Co Atlanta GA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Address Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Smallpox fears rise in Wright township amid lax quarantines
Reports show five new smallpox cases since last Sunday. locals note little preventive effort and possible epidemic spread as infected families mingle. Linton urges strict quarantine and bans on the infected district. The notice includes unrelated ads for Evelyn Hunt’s Womanly Beauty and Cassandra Cream offers, plus Chamberlain’s Pain-Killer recommendations and Cravens’ sale details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Township
Linton
Bounty Promised as County Awaits Fruit Bloom
Local observers report strong prospects for an abundant fruit crop in the county with peaches and plums in full bloom. While frost or diseases could ruin the yield, current conditions suggest a favorable season.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. A. Phillips
Sol Holder
Guy Johnson
Newark
City
W. B. Maddox
John Graham
Bloomington
Lula Hamilton
Nora Catt
Lizzie, Maud
Bessie Mason
Whitehall
Prof
E. R. Mason
J. W. Eaton
E. W. Eaton
Gertrude Brockaw
Nellis Allen
Sullivan
H.H. Allen
J. E. Supyen, P. M
Ayot
Weite
AYER
Lowell
Mass
Linton Politics
Caetoria
Eyeleigh
MEK
Adam Barmouth
Ymye
Ig mi
Orp
Dovtars
Cis
ACD
Rocky Mountain
Chamberlain
George E. Cravens
American Mfg
Panden Bros. Orchestra
Endres Hall
Gastorita
Spooner & Co
Eveleigh
Scott
New York
Wright
Evelyn Hunt
Marilla Company
Fulton Street
Pric
Geo. E. Cravens
C. Cravens
M. D
Drs.s
Gw.r.cravens
Physicians and Surgeons
North Side Public Square
Bloomfield, In
H. V. Norvell
New Cushman Block
East Side
Public Square
Indiana
JW. Gray
Fla. Vansandt
Gray & Vansandt, Physicians and Surgeons
Ernst Side Square
H. R Lowder
Harry R. Isenhower
Cavins Block
Bloomfield, Ind
LSE Pt
Walaida
T Anti-Trust Baking Powder Company
WEST
Greensburg
Westport
Elizabethtown
Seymour
Indian Springs
Elnora
A.M
A. M
P.K
B. M
Poul Ue
Moss’ Clean Grocery
Court House
Fairbanks
Moss & Son
Washington Township
Lyona
J. D. Chesnot
Leland Hotel
Michigan and
Jackson Boulevard
Chas. W. Dabb
Roedhadpranss
Shwartz School
W. Jefferson St
Louisville, KY
Vicennes
Pennsylvania
Nes
Aapolis
Maywood Alley
West Newton
Anehty
Zas mM
Alleli
Richmond
Columbus
Pittsburgh
East
Logansport
L. F. Lorer
E. A. Ford
WWV
PrtTsecRan
PENNA
Eb If
Sena Im Se
Wilmer Atkinson
Chas. F. Jenking
Igor
Ang Raven
Frank Castor
B. F. Jackson & CO
Indianapolis, Ind
the & Little
Aris Ie
M Nervita Medical Co
P.M
Binora Gdon
Wise
Seymour Elnora
Union Station
Ill
Central Passenger Association
Southern Indiana Railway
H. H. Roseman
G. P. & T. A. Bedford
POL
Ogenels
Bedford Junction
Dark Hollow
Springville
Armstrong
Owenaburg
Dresden
Robingona
Koleen
Rockwood
Mineral City
Eliinton
Fairebilds
North
Stilwell
Cincinnati
Louisville
Cart
Madison Medhine Co
Madison
Wis
Dreceins
Tattest Mercantile
Montgomery Ward
GCO
Michigan
Madison St
Evansville & Indianapolis Railroad
A, m
Elnora Newberry
Elliston
Elsaton
Newberry Elnora
Vandalia
Éaat
Saline
Brazil
Penna. Co
Etnora
Arri
Worthington al and
Wash
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