Local Attorneys and Township Trustees Advertise Services and Notices
Local Bloomfield Indiana lawyers list offices in the new courthouse and surrounding towns offering real estate title work and abstracts. County trustees for Greene County townships announce weekly Saturday or chosen day office hours and residency locations for township business and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montfort Offeitt & Davis Attorneyvs
Bloomfield
Indiana
Greene County
Ion
Educational Notes From Fairplay Township Schools
The columnist visits Fairplay township schools in Roberts No 2 and No 4, Mark Coen, and Shepherd districts. He praises clean classrooms, good attendance, and capable teachers while noting some old schoolhouses in need of better facilities and commends Trustee Hunt for support. The piece discusses school unity, supervision, and the superintendent’s role in aligning methods rather than enforcing uniform detail. It ends with a local obituary notice for Addie Tenney from Owensburg school.
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Batleromin
Nao 2
Fairplay Township
Gan
Tina
Miss Roberts
Roberts
Levi
Bowers
Hunt
Fairplay
Mark Coen
Dixon School
Norman Walter
Mr. Reector
Shepherd —S. W
Jarvis
Peorr
Local Correspondence and Property Trades Noted
Emery D Harbin remains very ill with lung trouble. Rev Julian fills the pulpit after a six week absence. Four of John Harbins children visit relatives in town. Jeasen Fleming buys Mrs Jarrel property at Marco and will move soon. Frank Q O Haver from near Lyon home from Greencastle attends college and visits here. Dodly OHaver sells home for 70 acre farm west of Pleasantville. Mr Dunham to move in. Advertised cures include Old Souls Catarrh Cure and Dr Bull s Gaby Syrup with claimed household health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery D. Harbin
Julian
John Harbin
Pameo
Jeasen Fleming
Pleasantville
Dunham
Came
Local items from Bedford and surroundings
Mrs James Bruce of Bedford visits relatives. M A Porter traveled to Bedford on business. Homer Inman recovers from illness. A Saturday night party at Martin Corbin's social. Joseph Viera and wife of Koleen attend church here. General Fisnn of Koleen was here on business. Miss Mada Meridith at Lyons. Luther Lancaster and wife of Avoca holiday here. Samuel Martin shows self improvement. Miss Isadore Edington and Lena Miller from Jackson township spend Sunday in Lawrence County. Baptist services may be affected by long ministerial travel. lamps should be trimmed and oil kept. An invalid daughter of Major Bruce dies at 37. community sympathy extends to the family.
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Homer Inman
Martin Corbin
Joseph Viera
Koleen
General Fisnn
Misa Mada Meridith
Lyons
Luther Lancaster
Avoca
Samuel Martin
Isadore Edington
Lena Miller
Jackson Township
Lawrence County
Baptist Brethren
Major Bruce
J. M. King
G. W. Collins
Belle Royal
Cal Pool
Eliza Collins
George Brandon
March King
Suttie King
Bul Long
Robison
Joseph Combs
B J. Meredith
Collins
Boon Brandon
Roa King
James Flynn
Amos Lewin
Wm. Collins
Evanga Hardesty
Eliza
Sundsay
The Fidgety Wife and a Patent Cure
A homespun verse extols a wife's cooking and daily worry fit for a punchy ad. It markets Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a guaranteed cure for fatigued women with a money back guarantee and bottle guarantees.
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Dr. Pierce
Protracted meetings, deaths, and local notices in Jasonville area
Weather remains pleasant as Rev. Siems conducts a protracted meeting in Jasonville. The death of Jodie Perkine, only child of Mr and Mrs John Perkins, is reported with sympathy. Tenix & Co. of Jasonville duying a rust ling business. Wm Powell builds a brick schoolhouse district 4 with a flag shown by teacher Mesar G Watson. Zion meeting led by Rev John Low from Greenfield. Jaseville Lodge 530 officers elected for the year. Mrs Simmers celebrated her fortieth birthday with 125 guests and a dinner, followed by a parting address by Rev Law.
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Jasonvaille
Siems
Tenix & Co
Jasonville
Jodie Perkine
John Perkins
Wm. Powell
Mesar G. Watson
Zion
Sullivan County
John Low
Greenfield
Ind
Jaseville Lodge No 530
Charles Grant
Messer G Watson
John B Walters
J. W
Wm Teonis
Treas
John Withrow
Lee
Andrew Hous
J.D
Wm. Exline
Jan Linthicum Tylr
Matson H. Sexton
John F. Perkins
Madeline Music and a Cure for Catarrh
A man delayed visiting his beloved leads to a cold that becomes catarrh. Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy is promoted as a sovereign for chronic nasal and throat issues. The ad promises head clearing, restored smell and taste, and lists a 50 cent price with a 500 dollar offer if it fails.
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Dr. Sage
Local Notes And Visits From Town And Nearby
De Cravens ia on the sick list. Seventy one cases of ureasers in our town. Mrs. Frank Uunter has been very sick. Mr. Bayless Cloud spent New Year’s at Spencer. Prof. Slinkard and wife are visiting at Newberry. Rev. Jullian will preach there next Sunday night. Lawyer short, from Bloomfield, was in town today.
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de Cravens
Mra D. Gantz
Spencer
Marhat Reed
Bedford
Lutheran Church
Local society notes and New Year events in Bloomfield
Little Fay Mattox and brother visit Bloomfield. Mrs P Y Buskirk ill but improving. Mrs Cassie Pierson of Spencer with sister Mrs P Y Buskirk. Mr Harry Stephen at Burrod visited Buskirk House. Mrs Lizzie Bowerland of Lampasses Tex visits aunt Mrs Andy Haniban. Mrs Morris White, daughter of John Bivens, died recently and buried in Marco cemetery. New Year’s concert at ME Church titled Buck eye failed. local druggist promotes Dr King s New Life Pills Buckten s Arica Salve and Electric Bitters with guarantees.
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Fay Mattox
Bloomfield
P. Y Buskirk
Cassie Pierson
Spencer
P. Y. Buskirk
Morris White
John Bivens
Marco Cemetery
ME Church
Buckeye
Lyons Residents and Visitors Stitch Week in Town
Simon Pickard of Lyons came to town on Tuesday. C. E. Wilson visited his parents near Spencer earlier in the week. Godfrey Sbyer plans a short Indianapolis stay. Miss Mama Fry is bedbound with inflammatory rheumatism. The M E church begins protracted meetings here. GB Gray buys out partner Will O Warwick in the drug business. Thel OF lodge installs new officers. M D Eltisban opens an office near Beck's Gallery. Supt Wm Moss toured township schools last Monday and Tuesday. Ben and John Keys from Illinois visit sisters Mrs Crosa and Mrs Owen. George Langworthy offers household goods for sale. L intends to move to California soon. Elder Tomilsen holds Christian meetings at Fairplay. Miss Mionie Arnold, Lyons leading belle, visits on papa's business. Miss A works as telegraph operator for L and V at this station.
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Simon Pickard
Lyons
C. E. Wilson
Spencer
Godfrey Sbryer
Indianapolis
M. D. Eltisban
Beck’sa Gallery
Wm. M Moss
Ben and
John Keys
Ilinois
BW. Crosa
Ephraam Owen
Tomilsen
The
Christian Church
Fairplay
Mionie Arnold
Mies A
A. F. Miller
Nathan Hedden
White Hall
Vernon
Frank Philpot
Mike Crow
Farmer
J. P. McIntosh
George Smith
Booher
Newark
Tediance
Camden
W. A. Booher
Seweim
W. . Ferguson, Jr
Cas Ualland
Porter Rester
Reub Lunt
James Crawford
Newark Lodge No
K. of
M. F McInto B
Harlen Ressler
V.C
J. A Baldridge
Chas Gliolden
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Relief for Consumptives
Promoters guarantee Dr King's New Discovery will relieve any throat chest or lung ailment or refund the purchase price if no relief is achieved. Trial bottles are free at Sealcup's drug store. Local society notes mention residents visiting nearby towns and church events across the region.
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Dr. King
S Sealcup
J. E Ecker
Ten Fischer
Teledo
Ohio
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised By Cheney Company
An 19th century medical notice warns against using Astercry and urges prescriptions from reputable physicians. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by KF J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, claims mercury content and internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, and cautions buyers to ensure genuineness. Local items include Rev Coffey’s appointment, Alex Bays visiting, Uncle George Hoke on the sick list, Bent Gooden’s trip to Bloomfield, a quiet New Year, and mentions of Lewis Nitter and William Peyer visiting.
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Hall
KF J Cheney & Co
Toledo
Obi
F J. Cheney & Co
Per Botte
Newark
Rev Coffey
Alex Bays
Ridgeport
George Hoke
Rick
Local notes from White Hall area and vicinity
Sunday trips and visits across White Hall include A F Miller and Nathan Hedden, Dr Bickman of Freedom on New Years, and many residents from Newark and Indianapolis. G A R and K P officers installed. local business chatter about Booher harnessing fur trade. numerous social calls and illnesses mentioned with names and places.
Calo Fig Syrus Company Claims High Character Syrup
The notice asserts the Calo Fig Syrus Company promotes a syrup claimed to cleanse kidney liver and bowels and act against impurities. It emphasizes the product is not a universal cure all and warns readers to avoid unsubstantiated claims.
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Calo Fig Syrus Company
Local notes from Cincinnati area reflect community life
Miss Lula Stone visits Mollie Cullison. Joe Sullivan and Miss Sarah Sullivan seen with Callie Meredith. Fuel Burch recovering after weeks ill. Henry Sparks loses and recovers a lost ticket book worth 105. Mrs Clara Meredith mourns mother’s death on New Year’s Day. ClaN Meredith’s schoolers host a New Year dinner and gifts as they dismiss.
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Joe Sullivan
Sarah Sulliven
Callie Meredith
Joe
Fuel Burch
Henory Sparks
Henry Lawrence
Sparks
Emily Burch
Maver Burch
Amanda Stone
Nola Combs
Clara Meredith
Ohio
Clan Meredith
Local Teacher Reports Smooth School Term Progress
A report notes students behaved well and learned quickly under Mr Meredith. The message thanks the pupils for their conduct and describes the school as progressing smoothly with satisfactory engagement.
Local notes mention illness visits and institute day
Mrs. Jacob Floyd remains ill while J T Breeden visited over the weekend. Mrs Abe Baker from Jonesborough taught in town Monday. Macob Carmichell from Ridgeport stayed with James Kirk Monday night. Squire Neal has been ill but is improving. John Whitaker of Olinovis visited daughter Mrs J L Riddle. Scant Thrasher and Peter Moore went to Beech Creek to cull sticks. Next Saturday is institute day with teachers enjoying the event. Riddle and Ed Dagley may work together. John Sharr has recovered enough to talk. Dug Renard notes a boy at his house. Weare reports a new postmaster at Houbbieville. Theodore Carmichael and Addison Cox have moved. Ephram Eastman will sing here Friday night. Mr E has his school ready to begin teaching.
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Jacob Floyd
J. T. Breeden
Abe Baker
Jonesborough
Macob Carmichell
Ridgeport
James Kirk
Squire Neal
Eick
John Whitaker
Olinovis
J. L. Riddle
Darper Riddle
Ed Dagley
John Sharr
Dug Renard
Weare
Houbbieville
Theodore Carmicheal Adison Cox
Ephram Eastman
Mr. E
Twins of Louisville Star in Strange Family Feats
The piece profiles Clayton Yeowerg and sister Clittie born in 1863 in Louisville. It recounts their unusual childhood episodes involving a match factory, clothing, and a series of curious incidents centered on the twins and their interactions with family members, including their mother and aunt. The narrative describes dramatic episodes, punishments, and the social context surrounding the siblings.
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Clittie
Yten Peath
Louisville
Clayton
Teath
Clittuie
Clayton Yeowerg
Louis- Op
Isa
Fatima
Goth
Pep
Hiaia
Binhee
Altho
Perl
Clatioy
Wien
Sis
Fenag Tireen
Sithels
Cad
Lottititiet
miscellany notes and quotations from old papers
A jumble of short items notes Paris lectures by Miss Livneh on George Meredith, Browning’s earnings, French dining times, Gallic origins, lighthouse spray, Victoria’s chef salary, frozen Thames dates, a new arc lamp, Vienna meals, insect bites treatment, Gen Lew Wallace Constantinople tale, English royal proclamation on old gold coins, a white deer near Potts Michigan, and a New Hampshire visitor in Boston commenting on city growth.
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Livneh
Paris
George Meredith
Robert Browning
France
Italy
Broca
Ita
St. Petersburg
Waraw
Queen Victoria
Thames
Midland
Vienna
Lew Wallace
Constantinople
Book hunger in Gladstone era a catalogued passion
Oliver Wendell Holmes notes a rising book hunger as catalogues tempt readers like Jim in Gray’s Inn Road windows. Gladstone orders a vast array of volumes including Shakespearean works, anthropology, bibliography, and religious tracts, with discounts for cash.
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Oliver Wendell [Otmes
Gladstone
Jim
Senkin
Gray’s
Ino Road
Taylors Orivin
Great Breitein and
Irland
Gladstone Orches Sternberg
Magnin
Mr. Gladstout
Igor
Dobson
Archiv Fur Tiesviliechte
G.o
Cobbett
Wy Andros
Teredity
Mormobisu
Popery
Typographical error boosts shoe sale at Heav enrich Co
A Journal ad misprint lowered price from five dollar shoes to three fifty after a typesetting mistake. Customers flocked to Heavenrich Co with coupons from The Journal, buying shoes at the exposed discount while store manager Flurry tried to explain. The Journal notes readers frequently study ads for economy.
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Heavenrich & Co
Journal
West Side
South Saginaw
Flurry
Sasinaw (Mich
Value of Newspaper Advertising in Winning Customer Loyalty
A Port Jervis report shows a jewelry loss and recovery through a newspaper ad, illustrating advertising value. It notes a single inser tion can restore property and argues honesty is common, then advises merchants to offer strong leader value to attract and broaden customer interest and repeat business.
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Neble
Tuto
Haneliedd
Craven
Pirie
Dette Porat
Port Jervis
Union and Gazette
Port Jervis Union
Kid
Advertising guidance for dry goods sellers in historical note
A fragment urges shopkeepers to educate customers about their products and distinguish quality. It stresses clear signals on fabrics like cloth or lace and to highlight economy and superior stock. The note reflects a Polytechnic office guidance style for merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve Erade
Polytechnic
Advertising wisdom for merchants from a bygone era
An editorial voice argues for fair advertising rates and honest messaging. It urges publishers to avoid gimmicks and advertisers to present frank, consumer friendly notices that invite trust and direct engagement, emphasizing clear value and a personal touch over manipulation.
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Hyon
Tery Hood
Mary
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Lisixtere
Hoad & Co
Lowell
Semeqeon Ghort Suet & van Buskirk
Ofice
New Court House
Thos, van Begtee
Axtell
Wil
Greene
Adjoining Counties
Shryer's
Bloomfeld
F. Gaile Work
Ofice- Noctness
Public Square
Evleigh
L. Slinkard
W.crockett
Susxarp & Crockett, Attorneys-At-Law
Sloomfield, Ind
J. B. Young
New Yrk
IID
W. Gray
Gee of Cavins & Cavina
C.cravens
Kerth Mde
Bloomfeid
Via
D. H.R. Lowder
Ofice Over
Stalcup'’s Drug Store
Cart Side Public Square
Broombeid
Burke
Scotland
Wright
Grafford Township
Marco
Samuel
Yoeman
Washington Township
Raid Township
George Bogard
Toanter
Switz City
Wm. H. Deck
Trustee’s
Notce
NGS
Highland Township
Eaid Township
J. QO. Calvert
Case Township
Newberry
Transac
John D Moore
Norkee
Taylor Township
Redawn
Hwesty Boy Pel
Center Township
Twili
Herton P.O
Smith Township
Gald
Spainhower
Mll
Wilelaam M Moss
InKa
Bloom Held
William VM. Mass
Redbone
Salvation Oil
Ventnor
Dr Butts
Public
Owensburg Ind
Addie Tenney
Winlereas
Owensburg School
Republic
Dr. Bull
Pleasant Ridge
James Bruce
M.A Porter
Wright Township
John W Simmer
Madeline
Frank Uunter
Harry Stephen
Burrod
Buskirk House
Lizzie Bowerland
Lampasses, Tex
Andy Haniban
Buckten
S. Stalcup
Worthington
Thel.o OF
Lodge
George W. Langworthy
Mr. L
California
Tom Nugent
Eloora
Mr Pallin
Evansville
Will Crook
Odon
Jake Beem
Dr. Slinkard
H. E Cushman
Cincinnati
Ms3rs
Dobbins
Ogton
Martin County
Frank Harwood
Eloora Thureday Oghe
M. E. Slickard
Playding, Ohio
Rev
J. E Wesner
Johnson
Solomen's Temple
Bent Gooden
Lewis Nitter
Parilla
William Peyer
Bement
Amorhia
Tanner
Kizzy Ulach
Heaton
Lennie Collins
Julia King
Fugari
Edward Depley
Lf W K. Collins
Wit. Meredith
Joe Chickaw
Westmoreland
J. M. Strauser
Hardesty
Win Collins
John Flynn
Ainniun Collins
Lana Colling
Julia
Ennis Sutton
Lewis’ Sturday
Judie Stone
Oma Cullison
Missouri
J. J. Martindale
Demoniat
Bucklaw’s
Staliun
Cancinna's SE
Lula Stone
Mollie Cullison
Fitzpatrick
Illinois
Dodge
Cincinna
Meredith
Thrasher
Peter Moore
Beech Creek
Institute Diy
Tacheras
Theeentitute
Newampshire
Boston
Mr. Gladstone
Yan Fig
Baum
Worthing
Areca
Pierre Wits
Ausunia
Coun
Rentinel
Inc
Frank
Cecil
Amd
Guok
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