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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1894

Page

3

St Felix Sisters and Bloomfield Street Lamps

A Bloomfield area column notes demand for street lamps and promotes events at the Opera House featuring Rev Manning and the St Felix Sisters. It mentions local personalities, upcoming lectures on Romanism, theater bookings, and community notices including illnesses and social gatherings.

Rev. Manning Opera House Manning

Orange Blossoms and Indian School Notes in 1894

Marriage notices for Joe Evans and Bessie Backenstoe at Evansville with future Henderson home. Ed Brookshier and Lulu Owen wed at Newberry. a letter from Wa. M. Moss describes government Indian boarding schools, their operations, finances, and student life. Farmers Institute planned for Bloomfield in February 1894.

Many Visitors and Residents Seen in Linton Town Notes

A parade of visitors and locals frequent Linton this week with names like Cushman Campbell Slinkard Edwards Neal Murphy and Hattersley among those calling. Township figures from Sullivan Center and Washington townships visit while attorney Ben Lindsay Nathan O’Neal and Miss Nellie Ahern appear among notable attendees at meetings and calls.

Ben Lindsay Center Township

Gold Mortgage Riddled With Gold Coin Terms

The county recorder lists a peculiar gold mortgage to Berkshire Life Insurance Co. for $4000, with all principal, interest and coupons payable only in gold coin of standard weight. The text warns foreclosures on default or death, and even suggests death as a justifiable action to avoid the indebtedness.

Recorder’s Office Berkshire Life Insurance Company United States

Midwinter Fair Excursions Reduced Rates Via Lines

Special low rate tourist tickets to the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco and to California and Oregon resorts are on sale via the Pennsylvania Lines. Options from Chicago and St Louis avaliable with return passage limited to April 20 1904. Inquiries to local agents or F Nan Dunneen Pittsburgh.

San Francisco San Diego Sos F. Nan Duneen Pittaburgh

Royal Baking Powder Dominates with 20 Percent Lead

Royal Baking Powder receives top honors in competitions from Centennial to World's Fair. Judges praised strength and purity across exhibits in Paris Vienna and other fairs. Washington Agricultural Department tests show leavening strength of 160 cubic inches of gas per ounce of powder.

Royal Baking Powder Paris Vienna Chemical Division Agricultural Department Washington Department

Local Snippets From Lyons and Surrounding Towns

John Carpenter has a very sich child Moses Kauffman of Indianapolis is in town. Mrs F H Reid visits Bloomington and William Holder nears completion of his new house. Mrs Pete Loudermilk visits Lyons. Gracie and Archie Aikman visit from Dugger for New Year. Dem trustee N Yeoman of Stafford town in town Monday. Phenius Paoner passes through Lyons homeward from Bloomfield. Miss Sadie Bogard visits Dr Edwards Pleasantville. Mrs Moser of Shoals attends Mullane’s little baba funeral last week. A temperance lecture at the Christian church last Tuesday night. Dr Arnold resigns I W agent post. H E Stephenson appointed new agent. Hopes for a telegraph office. Gordon of Rose H Nursery visits. Christmas tree at Mineral City attended by locals. W O Dobbins and Mrs Nellie Oakerman of Park in the vicinity Sunday.

Genoa New The Democrat Carlisle Wend Lawrence Kan Superior Valley Fouraise Indiana Greene County the Democrat Wa. M. Moss Charles Cade la Grippe Pete Loudermilk Sandborn Lyons Gracie Archie Aikman Dugger N. Yeoman Stafford Township Phenius Paoner Bloomfield Sadie Bogard Dr. Edwards Pleasantville Mrs. Moser Shoals Mullane Little Baba Mr. Gordon Rose H Nursery Mineral City W. O. Dobbins Nellie Ockerman Park

Beech Creek Social Notes and Local Projects

Dr J B Young plans a sheep shed and Andy Michael extends his home. Soleberry hosted a successful shooting match and New Year’s Eve entertainment. Scott Emerson builds a barn for Elaworth Whaley. Newark forms a baseball club after Christmas. John Bridges prepares to supply farmers with bone meal. Rob Sample and James Wilson of Illinois arrived after years away.

Scott Emerson Newark Elaworth Whaley John Bridges Rob Sample James Wilson Illinois Rob Jim

Local Notes from a County Seat Visit and Visits

John Hastler visited the county seat Monday. Mrs. John Hastler celebrated Christmas at Luke Chaney's. A box social occurred at the Ruth school house Monday night. Myrtle Sparks of Park spent Sunday with Edith and Eria Duncan. Mr. Grafton of Bedford was here Thursday and Friday. Our school progresses nicely under Ed Heaton. Several from here attended the funeral of Mrs. John Ferguson of Koleen. Ed Faith of Washington has been visiting this week.

Ruth School Myrtle Sparks Park Edith Eria Duncan Grafton Bedford Ed. Heaton John Ferguson Koleen Faith Washington

Debate on liquor laws and rights in Illinois rally

Fragmentary note recalls Chas Whitaker and Abner Casner arguing in Illinois about saloons and alkoil traffic. It claims government revenue supports liquor power and urges voters to align with a party supporting prohibition.

Chas, Whitaker Illinois S. Floyd Ba Abner Casner Ace Riddle & Co Ciia Commissioners of Internal Revenue

The Best Salve For Bruises And Eczema

An advertisement touts a salve claimed to cure bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and sells for 25 cents a box by the seller listed as 8 startup tf with the phrase we have the fil ies ever in Greg.

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Graham the Bloomfield Democrat Victor Rainbult St. Felix Sisters Gall Jones’ Planing Mill Frank Shryer C. E. Welch San Bernardino Cal Combs House Ed. Hyatt Mra. J. R. Isenhower Frank Davidson Old Fumer Hopkine” Co M. E Jesus CG. P Ed. Rogze Owensburg Dramatic Co Iod Shields Andy George Shielde Solaberry Justice Russell Washington Township M. C. Clark Baptist Church Vigo County Newman Manning Christian Endeavor Society J.D. Neidigh Or. Miller Indianapolis Worthington Times Atarta Bro. Palmer Briggs Circuit Court W.C Walbagypesne Powticid Opera House Tedford Vincennes Evansville Washington Cazette Cavins Bloomfield Opera House St. Felix Max Moore Wm. H. Chare Will E. Culhane Harry Gwinn Sidney Tyler Cavins’ Drug Store Hultz Willis W. 8. Maple G. W. Bus Harris & Douthitt Sullivan John E. Lamb John T. Beasley Terre Haute Hi Indian Schools Etter William M. Moss Mr. Joe Evans Bessie Backenstoe Joe Evans Psalms Olive Street C.E Bacon Bessie iv Mr. Evans Geo. RE. Endres Flora Short Evans Ed. Brookshir Lulu Owen Newberry Sud Lucien Johsson Oder Ind HF. C. Owen Newberry Society Spencer Society Spencer Brookshier M.E. Church Farmers’ Institute J Taco John Cushman Linton Uncle Berry Campbell M. E. Slinkard John Ross J. E. Walton T. H. Kutch J.B. Edwards Henry T. Neal Chicago Eli Stalcup Worthington Nellie Hodges Dr. Wheeler Atvansville Will Yakey Linton Call Eli West Ed. Cavins Swim City Mies Ona Slerzog Andy Bucher Harvey Laughlin W. L. Slinkard Will Squires Will Dye Oweneburgh Geo. Brandon Vic Joseph Moss F Linton Busnes Chas. A. Blackmore Scotland Geo. Ledgerwood W.L. Rude Wathington Oscar Meachem Actoq John Feutz Ernest Dugger Jos. G. Smith Curtis Adams Uggar & Neal Co John Tucker W. EF. Hindman Sim Smith James Hoatettler Switz City Geo, Stubb H. P. Corwin Ae Tulip Casly, Il Jacob Bucher Highland Township MM. F. McIntosh Mr. Scott Clinton Wm. M. Moss W. Il. Wakefield Geo. Sullivan Chas. Hasler Scoot Emerson Beech Creek J. W. Skerd Owensburg J. B. Young Henry Humphreys S. N. Yeoman J. W. Middleton E. E. Spainhower Smith Township Elsick Ledgerwood John H. Abrams Tulip Mr. Abrams Sullivan County Nathan O'Neal Bert Dean Our City Marshal Brown Enoch Murphy John Atto Hopkins Ferrell & Hopkins John L. Hill County Dr. Frank Indiap R. G. Og Greencastle Henry Moore Charley Slinkard Mr. Slinkard Laneaville, Ill Laura Florence French French William McCaully Midland Democratt James Woollers G. W. Catt & Co Nev Newnan Manning John Hasler Missis Nellye Bull Mattie Wilson Lulu Mulle Julia Cooper Otellia Roth Lizz’e Roth Handsome Worthing J. L. Cravens State Teachers’ Association At Guy W. L Cavins J. B. Edwards Mike 3. Gray Ad Calvert Noah Elgan Dan Lehman Chas Utterback Wm. H. Tally Wiseces Lizzie Roth Src Avery Lillie Lowder Oseam Brown Lizzie Johnson Maud Qwen Jessie Warren Ledgerwood William Schaffer Schaffer Misa Nellie Ahern Misa Ahern Smiley St. Peter At the Gate J. C. SuellMan St. Peter Golden Wate Golden Stair Heavenly Land Darina Pye Adan Eve Primin Gate of Heaven Regial Gabriel Tre Earth Lattace Creek Ditch Brown Spitzer & Co Toledo Ohio Joan C. Ferguson Justice Constable California Oregon Pennsyl Vania Lines Squire Worthington Chattle Mortgages W. L. Slinkard & CO Bloomfield, Ind John Carpenter Moses Kauffman B. Gundlefinger Mrs F. H. Reid Bloomington Thomas Holder Christian Church Joel Combs Fe City J.B. Young Andy Michael Soleberry Rockwood John Hastler Luke Chaney’s Chyncinnats Osster Dug Radec Gettie Ivy Clyde Adress Chris Bucklen Etyk Percen Greg
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