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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1894
Page
10
The Business Man's Statement from Lafayette Indiana May 2 1894 extols Lyon's Seven Wonders as a cure for indigestion and stomach disorders. A state agent reports relief after a single box costing one dollar and encourages others to try it, crediting a drummer for the tip.
Christmas toys at Cavins and Cavins toilet creams for chapped hands dot the listings. Shops offer millinery sales at cost, druggists promote Hood's Sarsaparilla, and Rev. Maris preaches in January. The State Teacher's Association meets as local businesses advertise calendars supplements and holiday bargains across Newberry, Linton, Marco and nearby towns.
A report notes a glorious banquet honoring the Bloomfield C Girls with a well received programme and a satisfactory supper. Attendees are listed as those present at the event.
On a snowy December 25, Bloomfield held a banquet at the Opera House in honor of the Bloomfield girls for their kindness and respect. The evening featured festive decorations, a warm welcome, and a display of local chivalry as the community celebrated its youth.
The article notes Camble Co. in Cincinnati and a claim of forty million cakes yearly. It mentions cheerful youths and a planned banquet program with repairs to the event venue as the next activity.
Bloomfield hosts a festive evening at the opera house with the Bloomfield Boys and Girls, a large audience, and a varied programme. The event featured the band, dances, vocal acts, and a police guard of light fare at Cushman Hall, followed by heartfelt good nights and a bright New Year sentiment.
Excursion tickets on December 24 25 31 1894 and January 1 1895 from stations west of Pittsburgh to points on the Pennsylvania Lines are sold and valid to return by January 2 1895. Details available from the nearest Pennsylvania Line ticket agent.
A speaker argues against the liquor trade likening it to a cage of snakes with ten holes and urges closing all holes, saying prayer and action must align. He uses a boy asking for corn cribs to illustrate that votes can fulfill prayers.
Marriage license grants issued since last report include Claston W Lutes wed Lena B Counett Frank G McKen wed Alice M By ig Stephen A D Blaker wed Leta B Flora James Ek Clark wed Alma Roach William W Huffman wed Lou McKinnon Clifford Courtney wed Lillie Owen William Huffman wed Mary A Magnas Andrew T Custer wed Louedith Dixon
280 acres of good upland in Greene county with 100 acres meadow and 240 acres cleared. Includes good buildings and orchard. Price 500 dollars down plus five annual payments of 500 dollars at 6 percent interest. Described as a big bargain.
For Sale or Rent. Good hotel, good location, at low price or reasonable rent. Address M. I. Slinkard Newberry Ind. Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder World's Fair Highest Award.
Bloomfield Encampment No. 180 met Christmas night and elected Chief Patriarch Marion Graham, High Priest W. K. Slinkard, Senior Warden Franklin Ramsey, Junior Warden Thos M Ryan, Scribe Theo T Pringle, Treasurer R Eveleigh. They plan vigorous efforts to boost membership and invite all patriarchs to the installation.
The Martin dale barn near Switz City Indiana on the T and V railroad yard burned Christmas day. Thirty horses were housed. twenty two were saved while eight perished inside. Grain and hay were destroyed. The owners were away at Switz City for Christmas and insurance covered the loss. The barn was a prized Greene county building with modern hay and grain storage.
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