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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1894
Page
8
Enemies for Life shines at Opera House amid small town news
Local paper notes Enemies for Life as a first class company playing in larger towns, reports Opera House show tonight, and lists town events. It covers serious illness Mrs. A J Whittaker, a fatal accident to a child, typhoid death of Ed Campbell, local school and farmers institute plans, market prices eggs at ten cents a dozen, and assorted notices including weddings and obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enemies For Life
Opera House
Democ rat celebrates reforms and local notices in Indiana weekly
In Bedford a Democrat issue discusses standard gauge tunnel completion to Effingham and trains running, plus church notices from Rev Hadlock and social updates. It also covers abstract book sellers in Green County, the opera house play Enemies for Life headlined by Miss Joan Crayon, a wedding of Chas E Slinkard and Miss Katie Bogard, and shifts in local township election timing with four year cycle changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Tndianapolis
Joan Crayon
Naomi
Chas. E. Slinkard
Katie Bogard
Trustes Bogard
Lawrenceville
Democrat
Willard Webster
Tragic Choking Death Of Bloomfield Child
Last Friday near Bloomfield two year old Armstend Lawrence child died after nibbling hickory kernel pieces. A few kernels entered the wind pipe and lungs causing fatal suffocation. A physician arrived at two o clock and the child died twenty three minutes later. The Desocrat offers condolences to the family. An advertisement promises a skin remedy and a rheumatism cure sold in Bloomfield Indiana with claims of rapid relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstend Lawrence
Bloomfield
Desocrat
Work Begun on Bedford Bloomfield Tunnel Upgrade
One hundred men started work Tuesday on the Bedford and Bloomfield railroad tunnel between Beeworp and Owensburgh. The project aims to convert from narrow to standard gauge, with eight feet progress daily at each end. After completion trains will run to Effingham Illinois, linking to West connections. Greene county wool growers and sheep breeders are urged to meet February 3 in Bloomfield to coordinate efforts and set aside party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensburgh
Effingham
Monon
St. Coulis
Indianapolis News
Bedford
Beeworp
Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railroad Company
Bedford & Bloomfield
Here
Til
Alwas
Tittle Monon
Bloomfield
Greene County
Bloomfield Democrat in New Dress Prompts Local Cheer
Multiple papers report Bloomfield Democrat publishing in a bran new dress of type last week, praising the improved appearance and prosperity of the paper. Observers note the redesign reflects progress and community support across Shengden area papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetignapolis Sentinel
Worthington Sun
Bloonfield DeMocray
Spencer Democrat
Bloomfeld Democrat
Linton Call
Bloomfield Democrat
Democrat
Local reader praises the Democrat newspaper
Gryon Nebraska January 15 1904 A letter from Wau M Moss praises the Democrat calling it clean bright newsy and spicy and expresses support for subscription and advertising in the paper with best wishes and prosperity wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gryon
Nes
Kovirors Democrat
The
Democrat
Rip van Winkle
Wau M. Moss
Death of Little Ray Maxwell in Linton Mine Tragedy
The five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Maxwell of Linton died after an 80 000 pound slate block crushed him in No 2 mine on January 16. The report laments his early life, praises his father and friends, and marks his passing as a peaceful return to God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Ray Maxwell
Andy Maxwell
Linton
Obituary Notice for Local Resident in Linton Cemetery
A local obituary notes a man died peacefully at 10 o clock pm on Monday January 22 in heaven. He was laid to rest in Linton cemetery on Wednesday following a funeral at 1 am conducted by Reverend William Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Wmn. Baker
Town Folk Note Numerous Local Calls and Visits
A stream of visitors and residents were noted in town including W W Clatey and WR Andersen with names rendered as Poenday and Tarsdhay. Miss Advienne Gainey, Deele Fred Mees, J S Litton of Newberry, Miss Zelia Hand of Lyons, and Leah Wilson Morsay were among those seen. Several farmers, merchants, and townsfolk such as John Davidson, Ella Chanes, W T Bradford, Jasper Hasler, Lawrence Johnson, Dan Biddie, and Grant Myers were listed for calls or arrivals. John Gray, Maud J W Pree, Maud J W Pree, and others visited or were called upon, with notes on wages, subscriptions, and social calls. Dr H V Norvell returned from Chicago, J L Hilk of Washington Township led Farmers Institute planning, and various local residents were mentioned in routine town correspondence.
Big Four Nominees Clash In Greene County Race
A crowded field of Republican hopefuls vies for county nominations in Bloomfield and surrounding towns. Key candidates include Jno W. Graham, W A Hays, Al Parbs, Thos C Owen, and others for clerk, auditor, sheriff, treasurer, and recorder. The piece notes bloc support, potential switches, and a looming power deal among Graham, Hays, Parbs, and Owen, with a Farmers Institute event set for February 13 and 14 in Bloomfield. Eleven hosiery cases were received by Pettis Dry Goods from the New York store via customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Jno
William McCloud
Linton
R. W. Yoho
Cincinnati
George Sharp
Marco
Jerry Hatcheld, Jr
Owensburgh
Lewis Keith
Newberry
W. Graham
W. A. Hays
Worthington
al. Parbs
Mineral City
Thos. C. Owen
Thomas
HW. Ta. Doney
Doney
P.M F. A
Envneh
Eothala Uivhi
Ed. Bull
Scotland
Aq Iiludes
Cynrad
Will Hallman
Indaw
John Graton
John
Thave
Anoiher
AL Fors
Owen
Bull
Hays
Graham
John Johnson
Greene County
Capt. Brown
Jackson Township
John Gheen
Hacrel
Horatio Hunt
Switz City
Will McCloud
Pettis Dry Goods Company
New York
Custom-House
Dr Price Cream Baking Powder World’s Pair Highest Modal and Diploma
An old caption touts Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder claiming it earned a world’s first prize and a diploma for its quality. The ad emphasizes superiority and multiple accolades to persuade readers to buy.
Greene County News Happenings Of A Week Summary
Births deaths marriages and personal gossip from Greene County covered in weekly happenings. Notes on parties local news and social events include community updates and brief notices.
Many Visitors and Local Notes From Bloomfield Area
Dixon and Bloomfield residents visited town this week including Mr Gaskins and C B Kemp. Bloomfield-born John Atto and John Rimiges from Linton were in town. Bill Anderson moved to Bloomfield. The Kayser boot stock sale, barber shop opening by Steve Winters, and legal activity by W O Moffett were noted. Hood’s Sarsaparilla pitched for blood disease relief amid a section on local crime and church progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gaskins
Dixon
C. B. Kemp
Bloomfield
John Atto
John Rimiges
Linton
Bill Anderson
H.W. More
Tom Wolford
Newberry
Kayser
Johm Browning
Evansville
Local Social Notes and Visits Reported
Mrs Richard Clemmons is sick at this writing Mark Jones has gone to the Goese Pond to work Joe Ockerman was seen on oar streets Monday Mrs Johnson was visiting G M Sparks Monday Dora Allen is staying at Richard Clemmons this week Mrs Joe Ockerman was visiting at John Clift's Friday Omar Ockerman went to Koreen to meeting Sunday night The show at this place last Friday night was a grand success James Hudson was visiting at J W Johnson's last Sunday night Noah Wade was visiting Miss Phieba Jones last Sunday night Milla Sparks and Mary Johnson visited at 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 Strable is running his saw mill on K Cullison's farm near Cincinnati Nellie Ockerman Hillie and Maggie Chaney were visiting at Mrs Johnson's Sunday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ockerman
Oar
Mrs Johnson
G. M. Sparks
Dora Allen
Richard Clemmons
John Clift
Omar Ockerman
Koreen
James Hudson
J. W. Johnson
Noah Wade
Phieba Jones
Milla Sparks
Mary Johnson
Jeff Jones
Charley Sparks
Clarence Ockerman
Gertie Chaney
Nettie Ockerman
John Strable
K. Cullison
Cincinnati
Nellie Ockerman
Hillie
Maggie Chaney
Mrs. Johnson
Doting Words Praise Bulls Cough Syrup In Family note
A heartfelt tribute thanks a local supplier for curing illness and death through a remedy. The notice mentions Eddie Campbell and a family seeking praise for the product and its aid during a severe croup episode in a five year old boy. Names include Ayrloan Mas Gow Caupmenn and others connected to a pastoral community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heather
Eddie Campbell
Aisa
Comes
Altro
Siaiee Alon
Nighttime Robbers Hit Cre Point Safe Site
Masked robbers burst into a night operator’s location in Cre Point and forced him to surrender. They secured 17, then tried thrice to blow the burglar proof safe with improvised tools before fleeing, taking cover with the officer in Gre Co. and escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sao
Winanac
Ted
Wado
Ture Pivedrin
Coal mine closures and tax sales ripple through Indiana economy
Fragmented dispatches report Jackson Coal and other mines closing due to a depressed coal trade, with thousands of workers affected. Nearby Standard Oil plant in Whiting faces tax delinquency, pending court action. Also notices to Iron Hall claimants seek proof of claims, signaling broader financial strain across Indiana towns in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Coal
Cronpany
Brazil
Larorve
Ind
Standard Oil Company
Whiting
Local court actions and incidents reported in Indiana
A collection of brief notices from Indiana scenes includes a court order requiring 69 days’ publication, a class demand for $317,000 G.A.R. relief funds, and a forgery sentencing in Kokomo. Also reported are a widow killed by a cow in Perry Township, a glass works closure in Alexandria, a sawmill engineer killed in Vincennes, and a boy shot by a younger brother in Tretox, with various other accidents and local anecdotes.
Greene Circuit Court Names Administrators in O'Donald Estate
In Greene County, the Greene Circuit Court presides over the estate of James T. O'Donald, with Thomas D. Letsinger appointed administrator of the estate of the deceased. Also noted are non residents Cousalo and Frate of Tidiana as parties involved in the case. The administrator's role is to manage and settle the estate under court supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidiana
Greene County
Greene Circuit Court
Thomas D. Letsinger
Borateis
Wiliam O'Donald
Isc4
Indiana
Cald
William ’ Donald
Loniza O'Donald
Fielding O’donald
Sarah O’donald
Lesslie Dysert
Eric Dysert
Frederick Dysert
Frank Dysert
Esther Jones
Bloomfield
Franklin Ramsey
Letsinger & Pate
Tit
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Crcuit
A. J. Whittaker
St. Felix Sisters
W. &. Cravens
Farmers’ Institute
George Clayton
Ed Campbell
Jasonville
Bethel
M. C. Clark
the Baptist Church
County Poor Asylum
Hert & Graham
Hood
Jennie Lewis
Andrew Maxwell
Zackie Laughlin
George Bogart
Washington Township
Old Bogard
E. J. Hastings
Elnora
Stephen Webster
Chas. M. Begg
Alma Holt
Squire Baxter
Pegg
Holt
Searo
Toe Awa
H.W. Betsinger
Greeie County
T. T. Pringle
N. EE
Armstead Lawrence
Bucklen
Joan Miller JR. Bloomfield
Tad
A. L. Cavins
Bloonfeld
Owensburgh Tunnel
Menon
Wool Growers’ Meeting
Lavapolis
Wtcrat
Clay City
Blooniel
WM. M. Moss
W. W. Clatey Caled
Poenday
WR. Andersen
Advienne Gainey
Deele Fred Mees
Favons
Wes
Afonday
Litton
Zelia Hand
Lyons
Leah Wilson Morsay
John Davidson
Levets
Arhtire
Ella Chanes
W.T. Bradford
Sam
Jasper Hasler
Scoland
Diao. Crat
Lawrence Johnson
Alm
Tiginey
Fairplay Township
Wis
John Gray
Ve . BF
Utterback
Jon Biddie
Grant Myers
John Bracken
Mason Fawcett
Dan Biddie
Center Township
Win
Colitus
Tanver
W. A Oersll
Francis Z. Ooley
Newark
John Miles
Maud JW
Nannie Dowden
T “Owensburel
St Mass
Frank Jean
Trixtes
Jefferson Langalisen
Earnest Dagger
Chas. Ilasla
Taylor Township
Hettie Borders
Coal City
Hye
W. A. Moss
George Branden
Seymour Riddle
Tennessee
Seymour
Fred Shoemaker
Kansas
W. M. Moss
J. W. Gray
Chicago
Wichita
Kas
J. L. Hilk
H. V. Norvell
White
Alex VanStyke
Bob Hays
W. S. Slinkard
Sulivan
Mrs. Fitzpatrick
EE. S. Benjamin
Dugger
Court House
E. Kelsey
Newton County
James Riley
Boone County
Riley
J. L. Hill
Institute
Geo. Sullivan
Greene County News
James W. Heaton
Richland Township
Jesse M. Jett
Scribe
Godfrey Shryer
Germany
M. EB
Davis
Will Wolford
Speilman
Washington
Will Kreugar
Mary Byers
Winfield
Kan
Lydia Robinson
LaFayette
Ace
J. D. Fairchilds
Bro. Needhan
Gosport Enterprise
Needhan
Wall Street
Ma. Needham
Henry Wither
E. W. Little
Little
Walnut Grove
Mark Jones
Peat Diginiae Sale
Terre Haute
Pixley &Co
Terre Tleute, Indiana
Hdd
Ftogstier
Huvemile Roosen Band
Vaupansiso
Tine
Oan
Dan
Iron Hall
Indianapolis
Riters
Ordes
Ion Unput
Courtra
Mlade
Kokomo
Fred W. Lyon
Logansport
Wabash
Richmond
Crawfordsville
Muncie
Saginaw
Younng Lyon
L A. Lyon
Lippincott Glass Company
Alexandria
Vincennes
George Rader
John Smith
Smith
Bridgeport
Hainois
Tretox
Fred Drennen
Herbie
Indiana Notes
Pied Borden
Elwood
Little Johnny Lenox
Hartford City
Ony Gree
T. Pe C P
Anthony
la Cite
Iowa
Bette
Baba A. Ta. Cavins
Beate
Cas
Ures
the &Erpent’s
Sting
Ayo
Satan Dulide
Malta
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta,Ga
Cousalo
James T. O'Donald
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