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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
7
Local items list auctions at Heaton's January 31 sale with cattle and consignments. Moss & Son advertise pruning sugar, buckwheat, fruit for pies, receipts and bank notes. Properties, rentals, jobs, and store ads populate the town notices at Clean Grocery and Moss & Son. Local church and trustee candidacy notes appear amid trade notices.
Jan 31 sale day at Heaton and bargain counters at Model Grocery. J B Stalcup unveils new spring wallpaper. visit his drug store to see them. G H Hendren plans another excursion to Tennessee. The Southern Indiana railway will start passenger service Linton to Greensburg on the 15th. Protracted meetings at M E church led by Rev H H Allen continue nightly. Rocky Mountain Tea ads promote health and cheap remedies. Greene County to gain new telephone network links Bloomfield Linton Worthington and more. School roof braces reinforced after safety concerns. architect had deemed it safe.
Obituary notes report D W Browning death by self harm in Indianapolis. Local reports mention hotel brickwork progress, a fatal log accident near Freedom and a church sermon plan. Other items cover theater ads, harness shop change, a bedford area move, and public works like telephone lines and waterworks proposals.
Bloomfield high school offers condolence to the family of Ethel Warnick daughter of Mrs. Benj Howard. The committee notes her zeal and friendly character and asks the community to share sympathy. A copy of the resolutions is to be sent to town papers for publication and to the family.
The Linton coal field reports a record month with output over seventy thousand tons. Mine owners cannot fill more than half of orders, and demand is not expected to last. A forthcoming Indianapolis conference is hoped to yield harmonious, amicable adjustments without mine closures for weeks.
A parade of names visits and encounters fills the week with Hon Emerson Short in Indianapolis and in Sullivan, Ernest Dugger of Dugger, Byron Dishon and Emery Lehman at Worthington, James Pennigar in town from Linton, and many others including Elm Grove and Fairplay residents. The list records sick lists, political ties, business trips, and family visits across multiple townships and nearby cities.
A January 1 1900 gathering at B E Mullis home near Scotland entertained about forty guests in honor of Charles and Chris Hasler of Sumner Illinois. Refreshments oysters candies and more were served. Music by Ney Black on violin and old fashioned games kept guests merry into the late hours.
The Lyons Herald laments heavy drinking and profanity this week and argues that incorporation with a capable town board would curb such behavior. It asserts Lyons rivals Bloomfield and Linton in profanity and claims outsiders come to Lyons to stir trouble that locals avoid at home.
Remember that name when you want a delicious appetizing nourishing drink to take the place of coffee. Grain-O is made of pure grain and aids digestion while strengthening the nerves. It is not a stimulant but a health builder suitable for children and adults. Costs about as much as coffee, 15c per package. Ask your grocer for Grain-O.
Lower than ever before. I can furnish up good improved farms $1000 to $2000 at 54 per cent and $2000 and upward at 5 per cent interest, 5 years time, privilege of making payments before due. I guarantee the lowest rate of interest, easiest terms of payment and most reasonable commission that can be had in the State Office, one door north of Recorder's office. GILBERT H. HENDREN.
Open Indiana January 8 report says a Burns City man known in Odon traded his wife to a friend for a tool set. The trade was agreed once, then later exchanged back by mutual consent.
Desirable seven room residence offered at a favorable price. Inquiries welcome at this office for details and viewing arrangements.
Notable visitors and residents frequent the town this week. John L Cravens of Linton and Senator L B Newby of Knights Town attended events, while Democrat Philbert Fry from Jasonville rode in after the Washington convention. A local shooting match at Beasleys Park drew Bloomfield shooters Lous Kidd Elmer Neal and J W Yakey. Nimrod McDonald, now in Knox county, shifts from Republican to Bryan Democrat. Hugh Sandifer faces larceny charges. Mrs Anderson jailed for murder trial. Civil Service exams announced with nationwide March April dates.
Special to the Democrat Newark Ind Jan 9 a saw log rolled over George McDonald instantly killing him as he and his son worked to move the log near Freeman The log hook broke causing the log to roll back over him He died within minutes leaving a wife and five young children.
Tuesday January 16 at noon half fare on Illinois Central from Switz City to Brownsville Jackson and Obion Tennessee. Call G H Hendren for circulars and particulars as to bargains in Tennessee farm homes.
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