Local Lunc h eon and town notices from Bloomfield
Local items note fair ice on display and call for a correspondent in Newberry and Dugger. Property and services listed include a five year old horse for sale, a home in Bloomfield at $1000, and various church notices. Local officials appoints and business ads appear, with notices to settle debts and a ferry accident mentioned.
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Newberry and Dugger
Bloomfield
Moffett & Davis
Con
Robertson
Linton
Ben F. Baker
the Democrat
Widow Receives Pension and Clergy News From Hobbieville
The widow of Peter 8. Nance in Hobbieville is granted a pension. Rev. Peter Martin resigns from the Christian church to accept a charge at Bloomington. The congregation laments the loss but supports his move. The Democrat offers advertising in Worthington Times at standard rates. Financial notices urge prompt settlements and note monthly billing. Prof. Meeke the elocutionist spoke at Jones Hall, delivering a satisfactory program to a refined audience.
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Peter
Nance
Hobbieville
Peter Martin
The
Christian Church
Bloomington
Worthington Times
H. H. Nickerson
Meeke
Jones’ Hall
Dr Jesse Hannah Dies by Hanging Near Linton Farm
Dr Jesse Hannah a Wright township native living two miles east of Linton hanged himself in his barn after breakfast. He had become mentally distressed over a real estate boom and had previously spent years in an asylum. He was found about 7 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Hannah
Linton
Asylum
Wright Township
Myers & Co Falls in Bloomfield Business Crisis
Myers & Co. of the New Wrinkle Grocery failed after five years of debt. Mr Myres borrowed 4000 from his Milwaukee brother, reduced principal, could not collect, and mortgaged goods to cover claims. Elmer Templeton now runs the store. Alexander and Litsinger attorneys handle the case with about 1000 in debt and 2000 in accounts. The community expresses sympathy. The King Pythias banquet was the town’s notable social event with a fish fry, trout from the lakes, and moving toasts and hospitality to nearly 120 guests. O. W. Shryer chaired, with toasts to Accolade lodge, Our Guests, The Candidate, and Our Goat, followed by home deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers & Co
Myres
John H. Myers
Milwaukee
Elmer Templeton
Alexander & Litsinger
Myers
K. of P
Accolade Lodge No. 63
Knights of Pythias
Bloomfield
Young Lodge
Jones’ Hall
O. W. Shryer
Accolade Lodge
H. R. Lowder
Thos. van Buskirk
M. J. Beckett
Prof
C. Danielson
Woman and five children found in union depot penniless
Annie Murphy of Linton Indiana tells of fleeing her intoxicated husband James Murphy a miner who attacked her with a knife causing a minor wound. She packed her trunk with the children and boarded a train to Pittsburgh after a bad home incident. She was reportedly educated and well dressed, with the children neatly attired. The couple’s history includes the wife’s drunkenness and prior fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Annie Murphy
Linton
Greene County
Indiana
Union Depot
Pittsburgh
James Murphy
Cincinnati
the Enquirer
Justice’s Court
Town visitors and residents swarm in for New Year
In a bustling roster of calls and arrivals, Bonham, Hilderbrand, Lindsey, Kirk, and many others were noted in town. Prominent locals and out of town guests from Bloomington to Terre Haute and beyond visited, subscribed, or conducted business as New Year gatherings continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Lindsey
John W. Kirk
Roinson
W.B. Maddock
Rushville
Zeph Inman
Tobe Hert
Bedford
B. J. Meredith
Center Township
Robt. Lyons
Bloomington
Will Cravens
State University
Thos. J. Axe
John G. Shryer
Terre Haute
George Brannon
Adan Caving, Jr
Purdue University
James Helpenstine
Newberry
Eightieth Birthday of Uncle Billy Lawson Celebrated
relatives and friends gathered January 2 in Switz City to honor Uncle Billy Lawson's eightieth birthday. Lawson, born in New York, moved to Indiana via Ohio and Vigo County, has thirteen children with seven living, two sons famed in service, and his wife Aunt Margaret who also lost a son in service. He is the second oldest man in Grant township and embodies honesty and uprightness admired by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Lawsen
James Lundy
Lawson
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Vigo County
Margaret
Grant Township
D. O. Harrah
Switz City
Newberry Lodge to Elect Trustees in Greene County Indiana
Notices announce Newberry Lodge No. 6 I O O F Newberry Indiana will elect three trustees on Thursday night January 26 1838 at 7 oclock p m The lodge meets over C R Clements store room Newberry Greene County Indiana 4112 Lare Scorr per Sec Great reduction in lamp prices at Pringle Williams
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Newberry Lodge
Newberry
Ind
C. R. Curment
Greene County
Lare& Scorr
Fabulous Fortune Heir Seeks English Bank Funds
Mrs. James Laughlin of Mineral City inherits 900000 dollars from England after Lord Robert Edwards dies at 107 leaving 13000000. Laughlin's brother Edwards of Orange County Indiana holds power of attorney to claim her share and will travel soon. The Laughlin family is described as very poor and illiterate.
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A. J. Shields
Solsberry
Shields
John Kayser
Clay City
P. D. Everheart
James Laughlin
Mineral City
England
Lord Robert E. Edwards
Yorkshire
America
Laughlin
Job
Turkey
Emily McCulloughs 64th Birthday Observed At Home
Friends and relatives gathered at Mrs. Emily McCulloughs residence to celebrate her sixty fourth birthday with a generous repast. The gathering ended with wishes for many more years of health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily McCullough
J. A.C
The Linton Fair in Greene County
The nineteenth annual Greene County Agriculture Society fair will be held October 1 to 6 1883 in Linton Indiana. Officers include W A Harbin president D J Terhune vice president J Moss treasurer DT Osborn superintendent P Schultze secretary and executive committee chairmen D J Terhone J Moss D L Osborn Wm Cornelius. Provision for ample water stalls and pens is noted. Signed Peter Schultze secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Ind
Greene County Agriculture Society
W. A. Harbin
D. J. Terhune
J. Moss
DT. Osborn
P. Schultze
D. J. Terhone
D. L. Osborn
Wm. Cornelius
Peter Schultze
Bloomfield Grocery Offers Lowest Canned Goods Prices
Business notices advertise bargains at Bloomfield Grocery with dry goods trade options and loans from Bonham & Carnahan of Worthington Indiana. Eveleigh's Drug Store accepts subscriptions for any world paper or magazine. Prunes sold at 20 pounds for 1 with various teas and remedies promoted including Dead Shot for pain relief.
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Bloomfield
Bonham & Carnahan
Worthington
Indiana
Eveleigh
Pringle & Williams
Prinche & Williams
Ind
Cattle and Hogs Trade Mixed Amid Market Shifts
Indiana market notes show cattle steady with heavy supply weighing on prices while hogs slide due to abundant supply and slow trade. Sheep and lambs demand steady. oats and wheat futures firm with no notable features today. A riot in Alden injures several Poles after a belated christening celebration.
Government Dam Fails to Pass Coal Ships at River
The river rise blocks coal shipments to Cincinnati and Louisville with 7,000,000 bushels ready. Government workers fail to lower the wickets at Davis Island dam after heavy ice jams and misplaced wickets, delaying river traffic for eight months and causing anxiety among coal operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittspuncu
Dan
Cincinnati
Louisville
Davis Island
Nexs Sumer
Minnesota and Northwestern railroad tunnel completed in Rice township
Jan 3 report states the Minnesota and Northwestern railroad tunnel in Rice township is finished and ready for iron, completing fifty-five miles of the road in Daviess and Stephenson Counties. The tunnel, 2460 feet long, 25 feet wide and 26 feet high, is the state's longest and among the nation’s. Boring began April 7 1887 through pulpy slate, and was tedious and costly.
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Gaenadun
Minnesota & Northwestern Railroad
Rice Township
da Daviess
Stephenson
Milinows
United States
Gladstone Demonstration in Italy Draws Garibaldian Crowd
In Frorexere Jains three, a large Garibaldian gathering marched to Gladstone’s apartments. More than a thousand members surrounded the English statesman as he left with his daughter amid cheers of long live Gladstone and long live Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Italy
Frorexere
Jain
Garibaldian Association
Ireland
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Pres’t
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the Palace
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