08 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
1
Subscription rates in advance or on the year are described for county notices and legal announcements. The Bloomfield Indiana post office issues second class notices and requires payment to avoid publication delays. Attorney John Biddle of Bloomfield is authorized to announce candidate information for the Democratic nominating convention.
Greene County Democrats announced a meeting to discuss a comedy event. Participants include local party volunteers and community organizers aiming to plan for upcoming activities. The exact date and venue are not specified in the available text.
Historical accounts report Governor William E. Goebel died Saturday evening at 6:44. Officials discuss federal interference, while a Washington response is said to be refused. A midnight conference of leading Democrats and Republicans leads to withdrawal of state troops from Frankfort and recognition of Beckham as Kentucky governor.
An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for a cattarh cure and extols Hall J Cheney and Co Toledo wholesale druggists. It describes Hall's Family Medicine as acting directly upon the blood and mucous membranes, with testimonials and a 75 cent price per bottle.
Fragmentary weather notes and scattered names mark a local page. Mentions of Mrs. Mick McDonald Paris Camden and Solsberry residents mix with unclear references to Hog, Lawhead, Gaston, and J. Young, with fragmentary events on a Wednesday and a dry spell noted.
There is no better medicine for babies than Chamberlains Gough Remedy with a pleasant taste and prompt cures for coughs colds and croup. It claims to prevent pneumonia and serious outcomes and to ease whooping cough by liquifying mucus and easing expectoration. For sale by Geo E Cravens. Feb.
Deans Harley Rush and John Edmon son of Martin county were in this place last week. J W Garret and wife went to Scotland on Saturday. W G Martin dale and G W Ferguson visited Bloomfield Friday. John Dick ey and wife went to Scotland for dental work Friday. Hostettler made a business trip to Bloomfield Saturday. Thomas Dobbins and son Morton visited Scotland one day last week. C B Garret returned home from selling fruit trees. Dickey and Crush are moving and repairing their saw mill. Samuel Martindale plans to leave soon. W M King and son Alee are hauling logs to the mill. Barton Geddes hauled wood for John Ferguson Friday. Dottie Hollands of Martin County was in town Saturday.
An ad offers E. Cravens guarantee refunds after two thirds used if not satisfied with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claims the product treats la grippe colds coughs and colds and touts safety and pleasant taste.
Miss Edna Wier and Anna Ketcham in town Saturday. Funeral of Mrs Susan Henshaw drew large crowd Sunday. Juett, Homer Faucett and Misses Mabel Slinkach and Nellie Craft attended Prairie Chapel church Saturday night. Mr and Mrs John Crook visited the country Monday. Mrs Ida Price and Miss Minnie Casey visited Washington Saturday. Minnie returned Monday, Mrs Price Wednesday. Delia and Mabel Slinkard Amy Ketcham Frand Deck and others attended a social hop at John Moors Thursday night. Dan Neidigh and Abe Miler in town Monday.
An Illinois editor recalls a severe lung cold in October 1896 that risked consumption. After trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, his condition improved quickly and three bottles restored his lungs to health. Sold by Geo. E. Cravens. February.
The saw mills in Grant Township have done a fair business this winter. R Striett elmeyer and R W Lynn were in Bloomfield Friday. William Dyer’s boy has recovered from lung fever. William Lucas and wife welcomed a baby boy last Thursday. Mrs Gertrude Wright remains ill with stomach trouble and lagrippe. Mrs Lola Moore returned from Knightstown after attending the funeral of her stepmother Mrs Isaac McNamee.
In Owensburg Saturday the Ashcraft chapel revival halted when the pastor's wife fell ill. Eighteen accessions were reported and Rev Woods was praised for his earnest sermons. Florence Corbin visited, James Cooper and wife called, four weeks of school remain, and Mrs Nancy Tetrick of Clifty died with burial at Duke cemetery.
A reader from Herminie Pennsylvania praises Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatic pain relief after years of trying remedies. The testimonial notes one application relieves pain and mentions availability through Geo E Cravens in February.
Residents report weekend visits and arrivals from Park Bloomington Arcola and Center township. Names include Solsberry Brigham Wright Rev Pierce Stamper Rader Baird Robbins Jackson Martin Shields and Hendrix with notes on remodeling maps teaching and local civic roles.
John Wagoner an invalid from Bloomington, a cripple with a cave-in injury, visited Hot Springs Arkansas Wednesday night with Theodore Gentry. Johnny Raper of Hendrixville campaigned with our boys on Thursday. A J Shields and family of Bloomfield stayed with relatives here from Saturday noon to Sunday noon. Ladies missionary Society met at Rev Ellis's Saturday afternoon, Epworth League met Sunday led by Clyde Crane.
The copy touts health benefits from Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming they restore energy and bodily function. It notes the pills cost 25 cents and are sold at J B Stalcups drug store.
Owensburg A F Fields and family visited relatives here over Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Riley of Avoca visited relatives this place. Miss Eric Fields returned home with them. Jennie Hitch cock had dinner at Oscar Fields Sunday. Rev Wood and wife of the M E Church are ill. Mrs Attilus Rusher suffers with facial fever. William Oliphant is down with lung fever. D B Rash sold drag line to Thomas Waggoner. Wilie Strasnider ill with pneumonia fever. No new smallpox cases known. Thaddeus Hutson of Stout Ind will hold a protracted meeting at Church of Christ in March. Mears infant son of Ollie and Toka Hudson died last Friday. buried Saturday. Laura Lee died at Enoch Lee’s in Lawrence County from consumption. interred Thursday. Laura united with Church of Christ last summer at Bethel and died in the Lord.
Grand, skin eruptions and sores are cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It treats boils, felons, warts, cuts, burns, chapped hands, chilblains, piles, and more. Only 25 cents a box with guarantee. Sold by J B Staleup, druggist.
Winter hunger and feed shortages grip Hobbieville as cholera morbus spreads in the region. William Freeman suffered a sudden attack near edrbe, with several others close to death. Mrs. Tetrick died after a twenty four hour exposure. Charley Burch and family visited T Bogard and spoke of shipping 1500 turkeys and 125 geese with feathers yielding 58 dollars. Dan Cox from Lyons visits, seeking Eldorado. Edward Freeman sold the Brown house to Dr Acton who plans permanent residence. School remains active and students push to make their time count.
Advertisement touts Consumption Cuare Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth promising to cure a cold in one day if taken in time. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
A sequence of brief notes lists residents and visitors: H D Lutz and wife traveled to McVitie. Wm Bailey returned to work in the shop after tunnel duties. Rev Cramer and the Remonstrant visited town. Henry Sparkes family and Rob Moffet visited Fred Meredith’s. Fred Meredith worked in Vanmeter’s shop. Ed Dagley and wife from Harrodsburg visited locals. Hazel Smallwood of Harrodsburg shopped for mules. William Webster and Beech Creek trustees were in town. Mahlon Yoho and wife visited R W Yoho’s. Fred Mere dith’s baby and Samantha Harden are mentioned among the sick.
An old advertisement touts Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth priced at 25 and 50 cents. The brief notice highlights its curing promise and affordable cost.
An advertisement claims the American Poultry Mixture cures chickens in late cholera and roup and prevents spread in flocks. It urges immediate use, promises high efficacy, and offers a refund if unsuccessful. A sample box costs one dollar and the firm guarantees results.
Mrs Sade Coley visited Rus sel Davis. Mrs Crubaugh cut a gash on her face after a trip home from Joe Sparks. Dr Cook dressed the wound and she is improving. Joe Emerson visited from Newark. George Padgett is ill with grippe. A taffy party at J R Johnson’s drew Center township folks. Assessor candidates Roper and Hendricks spoke in town. Joe Sparks and John Robins visited Bloomfield. Neidigh family visited Welborn homeward. Various residents visited relatives Saturday and Sunday.
The teachers of Center township at a last institute during the term express gratitude to County Superintendent, township trustee J N Long, institute chairman Joseph E Evans, and secretary Florence Wright for their efforts. Copies will be sent to county papers and placed on record.
Community brief listing arrivals visits and business: saw mill resumes after cold snap. ice hauled by Isenogle and Summerville. mule buyers from Bloomington. officials Bowman and Ledg erwood in town. many miss Bloomfield sale due to cold. school progress noted with one hundred days in Taylor and four weeks left. elocutionary exercise by Prof Davenport. Emma Ledgerwood hosts school. Edwin and Godfrey Hostettler buy the east farm. mail carrier Dickey runs to Deans P. O. at Snake Hollow. Capt. Ogden plans to move here.
The Jackson township teachers at their last institute for 1899 1900 express thanks to Superintendent Cushman Trustee Edddington and chair man Hubbard and secretary Miss Fannie Crabbe for their efforts. They urge the township trustee to provide funds for janitors and note Indiana law requiring at least 120 school days, ending with a respectful resolution.
An 19th century advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a sure remedy for La Grippe claiming it cures in 24 hours if taken promptly and fully. It promises relief from the cough that follows and lists prices at 25 cents and 60?3.
Partner John Williams and family were at Freedom Sunday. Uncle Jnc Hatton and A E Smith were all Spencer Monday. A small pot case at this place last week was too small to count. Miss Grace and Susie Patterson took in the Show at Spencer. Spencer called to the bedside of his father Monday. The river at this place was frozen over solid last week.
A dated advertisement asserts the syrup is not sold for every disease, listing constipation indigestion headache and stomach troubles as uses and guarantees care. Sold by Geo Gente.
A dispute over a shipment of embalmed beef tossed overboard during the Spanish war leads to Uncle Sam paying Swift and Co. $25000 for 300000 pounds of meat deemed salvage by the consignee. The action centers on compensation for the loss and the handling of war time naval supply issues.
Advert: Tell about Dr Cadwell's remedies at Geo E Cravens. Sept Pop in at Cravens. Advertisement touts stomach relief with a curious misspelling and brief call to visit for information.
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