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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
3
Quick digest of town happenings including new goods at Model Grocery and cheaper dry stove wood from Jones planing mill. Births, deaths, marriages and illness noted among residents. job ads and lost cow reported. meetings and excursions announced with dates near March. Also a coal train derailment near Owensburg and a religious revival upcoming in Switz City.
Local shoppers see a lineup of bargains at Moss and Son and Grahams with cheap groceries soap sugar and shoes. Real estate rentals and abstract services are advertised plus loan offers and a dry goods store inquiry. Also several notices warn against rocking the boat with promotions and a seed of advice about self reliance.
An Oregon farmer writes to Horse Book publishers praising Biggle Horse Book as more helpful than many pricier volumes. The ad offers the book for 50 cents with free mail delivery and directs readers to Wilmer Atkinson Co. in Philadelphia.
Roya E. Catt & Co. Model Grocery showcases new items while readers hear about road supervisors elected by people. Weather, tax land sales, and public notices fill the page with local notices and ads.
Elmer Neal attended the Indianapolis shooting tournament last week and won a large share of prizes. He is regarded as one of the nation’s top marksmen and holds a national reputation as a crack shot.
Ben Worley known as Pealark, a fugitive from justice, was taken to Bloomfield yesterday after arrest for gambling. Bloomfield officials released him on his own recognizance and he later traveled to Indianapolis where he was arrested.
The article notes taxpayers must file exemption claims with the county auditor again under the $700 mortgage law and predicts higher totals this year. It also describes the Biggla Berry Book’s color lithographs and photographic reproductions of berries, produced at high cost, offered for 50 cents postpaid by Wilmer Atkinson Co.
A Gay Farmer booked for next Thursday night failed to appear, signaling rough times for the company and no show this month. Attendees from distant towns came for Capt. Shryer's funeral, including Rev L P Marshall, Franklin, and Miss Juliett Maxwell, Bloomingon. Circuit court opened with a grand jury impaneled and active. trials slated to begin next week as petit juries assemble.
Dr J B Wells of Louisville visited Simeon Smith in Bloomfield and noted dramatic changes over twelve years. Rev D Blankenship returns from Gosport after a successful meeting. Mrs Blankenship and son visiting Madison, then home Wednesday. Henry Williams of Worthington in town. Uncle Henry seeks the Republican nomination for representative as the lone veteran candidate. If defeated, soldier votes may align with the Democratic nominee. Ely Cream Balm touted as a nasal catarrh cleanser and healer, priced 50 cents or mailed from Ely Brothers.
An advertisement promises improved farms financed at $1000 to $2000 at 54 percent and $2000 upward at 5 percent interest for six years. It offers early payment privilege, guaranteed low rates, easy terms, and a reasonable commission. Located one door north of the Recorder's office. Gilpeat H HenpREN.
In Bloomfield call Moss and Bayse's stable on the south side of the square for horse and mule feeding and care. Feeding is our specialty. Jeprua Moss and Sam Bayse operate this feed and sale business.
Capt M H Shryer a Bloomfield resident for 63 years died peacefully as church bells called worshippers. He built Bloomfield business ventures and served as first Bloomfield Bank president. Survived by four wives and several children, he was renowned for honesty, philanthropy, and community service. Funeral at Cumberland Presbyterian church with closures of schools and businesses.
Cal Stalcup trapped Al Stewart at Moss & Son's grocery after weeks of nightly raids. Stewart entered via a loosened rear window. Stalcup concealed himself and lit him with a dark lantern, sending him to jail awaiting grand jury action. Nichodemus Flater dies at 73 near Camp Ground after paralysis. He lived in Greene county since 1838 and left six living children. Funeral at Bloomfield cemetery with Masonic brothers mournful but unable to bury with honors.
Four popular copyrighted songs offered at 25 cents each by Windsor Music Co with discounts for multiple purchases. Titles include Parted In A Dream Darling Lenore Mother's Darling Yet and Honey Pick Up An Follow Me. Limited print run of 5,000 copies per song, satisfaction guaranteed, order through Halbert L Hearp or Citizens State Bank Fort Atkinson Wis. Also promotes Grain O coffee substitute 15 25 cents per package and spring apparel at A Baruth with a call to see styles before ordering.
An early 20th century recruitment note calls for ten thousand men to join the Bloomfield Laundry to provide patronage. The advertisement promises guaranteed work and is signed by Buckina Ham and Parker.
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