Enemies for Life at Opera House Amid Local News
Local page notes Enemies for Life to night at the Opera House with a brief run in town. A series of items reports Illnesses including Mrs A J Whittaker seriously ill. Accidents at Linton involve George Clayton’s boy’s hand injury. Obituaries note Ed Campbell’s typhoid death and a child’s lung fever death in Washington township. Farmers Institute sessions set for February 13 and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clayton
Linton
Ed Campbell
Jasonville
Bethel
George Bogard
Washington Township
Old Bugard
J.L. Wik
Farmers’ Institute
Hal
Local notices and society items from Greene County
The page notes church services, plays at the Opera House, and wedding news. It mentions Rev Hadlock inviting members to attend, a play titled Enemies for Life led by Miss Joan Craven acclaimed by Indianapolis papers, and the marriage of Chas E Slinkard’s brother to Katie Bogard with a Lawrenceville departure. It also covers township election timing changes, tax concerns, street lighting debates, and the city marshal’s duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Trea
Iseae Loblaghernet
Stunday
Hadlock
Niyo
Farid
Opera House
Indianapolis
Joan Craven
Naomi
Chas. E. Slinkard
Katie Bogard
Truster
Lawrenceville
Democrats
Willard Webster
Tragic Choking Death Of Two Year Old Boy Near Bloomfield
Two year old Armstead Lawrence Jr. died after choking on nut fragments while playing with other children two miles north of Bloomfield. The incident occurred Friday near noon. a physician arrived around two, but the child died twenty three minutes later. The Desocrat offers sympathy to the family. an unrelated local ad for salve and medical cures follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstead Lawrence
Bloomfield
Desocrat
Miller IR Bloomfield Ind And Mystic Cure Rheumatism Ad
Notice requests all debtors to call and settle debts due January 25. Advertisement for Mystic Cure claims rheumatism and neuralgia relief in 1 to 3 days with immediate system impact. Endorsed by A L Cavins, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jills Miller
IR. Bloomfield
Ind
A. L. Cavins
Work Has Begun on Beadford to Owensburch Tunnel Upgrade
One hundred men started work Tuesday at Beadford to enlarge the tunnel on the Beadford and Bloomfield railroad, preparing to change from narrow to standard gauge. The tunnel runs three quarters of a mile, with eight feet progress daily at each end. trains will then run through to Effingham. The Louisville New Albany and Chicago RR anticipates linking with the Monon system, improving the B and B line for through service. Wool growers and sheep breeders are urged to meet in Bloomfield February 3 to discuss joint plans and defend shared interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensburgh
Faust
Monon
St. Louis
Indianapolis News
Bedford
Belford
Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railroad Company
Beadford & Bloomfield
There
Owensburch
Effingham
Tilt
Bloomfeld
Greene County
Bloomfield Democrat Debuts a New Dress of Type
The Bloomfield Democrat headlines praise its own reform as multiple papers note the paper appeared in a bran new dress of type last week improving appearance. Observers from Todianapolis Sentinel Worthington Sun Spencer Democrat Linton Call commend the change and prosperity under new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todianapolis Sentinel
Cype
Spiey Democrat
Bloomfield
Worthington Sun
Bloomfield Demockay
Spencer Democrat
Bloomfield Democrat
Linton Call
Democrat
Congratulatory note to Democrat editor in Genoa
Wa M Moss of Genoa Nebraska writes January 15 1894 praising the Democrat paper as bright clean and newsy. He lauds subscribing and advertising and wishes long life and prosperity to the paper and its staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Neb
Oorrors
Death of Little Ray Maxwell in slate mine tragedy
Little Ray Maxwell of Linton, the five year old son of Mir and Mrs. Andy Maxwell, was crushed in No 2 mine by an 80000 pound slate block on January 16. The child is mourned as the idolized darling of his family and friends, with prospects for a long, happy life cut short. The obituary reflects on life and death and the peace in the hereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Maxwell
Mir
Andy Maxwell
Linton
Obituary Notice for Dana Dow in Linton Cemetery Entry
The obituary states Dana Dow has died and gone to Heaven, with his life ending Monday at 2 p.m. He was laid to rest in Linton Cemetery on the following Wednesday. The funeral was led by Rev. Van Baker at 10 o’clock a.m. in Hosey.
Townsfolk Gather as Notables Visit and Call
A flood of local residents and visitors fill the town as J B Ditton from Newberry, John Davidson the undertaker, Miss Adrienne Gainey, Miss Leah Wilson, and many others stop in on Monday through Saturday. Notable callers include W T Bradford, Jasper Haste, Grant Myers, Dan Riddie, Win Collins, and P M Utterback, with social visits to Miss D’s parents and Mrs. Moss. Dr. H V Norvell returns from Chicago while J L Wik notes a bright outlook for the Farmers Institute. Seymour Riddle heads south for health reasons.
Political Nominations Stir Greene County Race
A crowded field of Republican candidates for county offices in Greene County is shaping up with Bloomfield leading the slate. Key names include W. A. Hays, J. W. Graham, Al Forbs, and J. J. Johnson, among others, as observers note a “Big Four” influence and possible deal making to back Hays and Graham. The annual Farmers Institute is set for February 14 at Bloomfield Court House with speakers Kelsey and Riley. Eleven cases of hosiery arrived from Pettis Dry Goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letsinger
Ald
Pate
Greene County
Ty. T. Pringle
N. E
Car
Bloomfield
Ind
Higgs
Ino. W. Graham
James Persons
Linton
Horatio Hunt
Switz City
J.T
Mack Oliphant
William McCloud
R. W. Yoho
Cincinnati
George Sharp
Marca
Jerry Hatfield
Jno
W. Graham
W. A. Hays
Worthington
al. Porrs
Mineral City
Thos. C. Owen
Thomas
H. T. Doney
Doney
Lis Pom. C. A
Viehland
Ed. Bull
Owen
Dull
Hays
Graham
John Johnson
Capt. Brown
Jackson Township
John Gheen
Fairplay
Jas. Harrel
Wil McCloud
Nore Plain
Farmers’ Institute
Court House
G. EB. Kelsey
Newton County
James Riley
Boone County
Kelsey
Riley
J. L. Hill
Washington Township
Institute
Geo. Sullivan
Pettis Dry Goods Company
New York
Custom-House
Indiana
Grey Circuit Court
Thomas D. Letsinger
James Ft. O' Donald
Wiliam O'Donald
Greene Circuit Court
Showin Taut
William O’donald
Houta O Donald
Fielding O’ Donald
Sarah O’donald
Lesslie Dysert
Eric Dysert
Frederick Dysert
Prank Dysert
Esther Jones
Bloomfied
Price Cream Baking Powder Werlé Medal and Diptoma Pair
Dr Price s Cream Baking Powder ties Werlé s pair for a rightcet medal and diptoma in a recent award sequence.
Greene County News The Happenings of a Week
Births deaths marriages and personal gossip fill this Greene County weekly page. Local news and social notes recap community life with brief items and public notices, highlighting names dates and local happenings across the county during the week.
Town Gossip and Local Moves Noted in Bloomfield Area
Monday to Sunday visits fill this notice list with names from Dixon Bloomfield Linton and Richland township. Moves include Bill Anderson to Bloomfield and boot shop news from Steve Winters. A dynamite incident at FE W Little coal mine is reported with call for justice and vigil.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advert for Blood Disease Cure
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for serofula and salt rheum, claiming it benefits those with blood diseases. The copy asserts it to be the only effective treatment and promises notable improvement for users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Local Notes and Social Visits Chronicle
Mrs Richard Clemmons is sick at this writing. Mark Jones has gone to the Goese Pond to work. Joe Ockerman seen on streets Monday. Mrs Johnson visiting G M Sparks Monday. Dora Allen staying at Richard Clemmons place this week. Mrs Joe Ockerman visiting John Clift Friday. Omar Ockerman went to Koreen meeting Sunday night. The show last Friday night was a grand success. James Hudson visiting J W Johnson last Sunday night. Noah Wade visiting Miss Phoeba Jones last Sunday night. Milla Sparks and Mary Johnson visited Jeff Jones last Friday. Charley Sparks and Clarence Ockerman are the champion fire eaters. Gertie Chaney and Mary Johnson visited Nettie Ockerman last Sunday. John Strahic running his saw mill on K Cullison farm near Cincinnati. Nellie Ockerman, Lillie and Maggie Chaney visiting Mrs Johnson Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ockerman
Mrs Johnson
G. M. Sparks
Dora Allen
Richard Clemmons
John Clift
Omar Ockerman
Koreen
James Hudson
J. W. Johnson
Noah Wade
Phoeba Jones
Milla Sparks
Mary Johnson
Jeff Jones
Charley Sparks
Clarence Ockerman
Gertie Chaney
Nettie Ockerman
John Strahic
K. Cullison
Cincinnati
Nellie Ockerman
Lillie
Maggie Chaney
Mrs. Johnson
Heartfelt thanks after loss and praise for remedies
A notice from the Campbell family thanks friends in Jasonville for support during illness and death of Eddie Campbell. It mentions aid at the old homestead and the Sousa lead by Mae, with Abby A. Corey and others. A claim praises Bulls Cough Syrup for a five year old with severe croup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasonville
Eddie Campbell
Abby A. Corey
Five masked raiders try to rob Crown Point depot in midwestern news
Telegraphic reports describe a burglary at Crown Point Indiana where five masked men entered the depot, demanded the operator’s surrender, and attempted to blow a burglar proof safe. A cartridge exploded causing injuries to a guard as the robbers fled, later leaving several workers idle as other mines face closures in Brazil and ongoing tax disputes over a Standard Oil plant in Whiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Point
Reve Sia
Iau
Joel Ft
Unclear list of local incidents and notices from Indiana
Fragmentary Chicago to Indiana news items describe dividends for claimants unpaid warrants. unemployment relief funding. court hearings. a forgery sentence. a fatal cow attack on a 76 year old widow. a glass works closure. a fatal boiler explosion. an accidental shooting of a 12 year old. health and crime notes. vague local curiosities and anecdotes from various Indiana towns with partial details and names.
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the Bloomfield Democrat
Victor Rainbolt
Crcuit
A. J. Whittaker
St. Felix Sisters
W. R. Cravens
M. C. Clark
the Baptist Church
County Poor Asylum
Hert & Graham
Enemies For Life
Jennie Lewis
Andrew Maxwell
Zackie Laughlin
E. J. Hastings
Newberry
Elnora
Stephen Webster
Chas. M. Pegg
Marco
Alma Holt
Scotland
Squire Baxter
Pegg
Holt
Lished the
I. Hindge
Owenshapel
Effinehon
Bucklen
S. Staleup
Owensburgh Tunnel
Menon
Weel Growers’ Meeting
Thamapolis
WM. M. Moss
Little Ray Maxwell
Gainey
Wlr. Anderson
Presdhav
Adrienne Gainey
Coelo
Ditton
Mias Zelia Hand
Tayour
Misa Leah Wilson Mercury
John Davidson
Sion
Ela Chanes
W.T. Bradford
Lyons
Sam
Jasper Haste
Iscotlan
Mendis
Dare
Cray
Lawretive Dolinson
Dinava
Alom. Tiginev
Fairplay Township
John Gray
P.M. Utterback
J.un. Riddle
Grant Myers
John Bracken
Mason Pancett
Dan Riddie
Center Township
Win. Collins
Tanner
Pridlay
Favors
Poohon
Beech Creek Township
W. OT. Terrell
Francis J. Ooley
Newark
Wits Ta Toys
John Miller, Jr
JW. Freee
Lyers
Roy
Nannie Dowden
Owensburel
Wm. M. Aloss
Frank Jean
Jefferson Township
Earnest Dugger
Miss D
Sir
J. G. Smith
Chas. Hasler
John
Taylor Township
Alonday
Hettie Borders
Coal City
W. A. Mess
George Brandon
Seymour Riddle
Tennessee
Seymour
Fred Shoemaker
Kansas
W. M. Moss
R. R. Backenstee
J. W. Gray
Chicago
Wichita
Nas
H. V. Norvell
White
Alex van Slyke
Bob Hays
W. J. Slinkard
The
Sulivan
Mrs. Fitzpatrick
Benjamin
Dugger
Greene County News
Mr. Gaskins
Dixon
C. Bo Kemp
John Atto
John Rimives
Bill Anderson
TY. W. More
Tom Wolford
James W. Henton
Richland Township
Jesse M. Jett
Kayser
Boots
John Browning
Evansville
Srs
Steve Winters
Campbell
W. OW. Moffett
Regis
Godfrey Shiver
Germany
M. BE. Church
Davis
Will Wolford
Ma. Speilman
Washington
Will Kreugar
Ala Haas
Squire Foster
Jim Bruner
Mary Byers
Winfield
Kan
Lydia Robinson
LaFayette
J. J. Fairchilds
Bro. Needham
Caspert Enterprise
Needhan
Wall Street
Needham
Teary Willer
FE. W. Little
Tlood
Walnut Grove
Mark Jones
Graal Clog Sale
Terre Haute
Lerre iTeute, Indiana
Thaei Ya Sancta Db Sk
Pyar
Ioveliinerl
Ita
Wooster
Huvemle &Obser Band
Trigeaint i Bareners Breom
Bhertesan Ravdim
Brazil
Dan
Jackson Coal and Mining Company
Latorre
Standard Oil Company
Whiting
Iron Hall
Winters
Nder Anthy
Jan. Zion
Saspolls
Canavceit
Tuyed Ic
Ornare
G. Va. R
Kokomo
Fred W. Lyon
Logansport
Wabash
Richmond
Crawfordsville
Muncie
Saginaw
Lyon
L A. Lyon
Elwoop
Lippincott Glass Company
Alexandria
Vincennes
George Rader
Ills
John Smith
Smith
Bridgeport
Ilinois
Tetox
Fred Drennen
Herbie
Indiana Notes
Woosterdam
Prat Bourdon
Elwood
Little Johnny
Lenox
Hertford City
T. P. Anthony
Promise Citt
A. Ta. Cavins
Nety Papdiatyass Wi
Eel
Iunning
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Franklin RA
Leteinger & Pato
Plaintiff
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