Local News Briefs From Greene County Items
Local items include July 28 sale at Heston and Ritter's clearance offerings on various shoes. Community notes record social events at Ritter’s, Stalcup’s and Haig home, a 20 year old death from heart failure, and a piano gift. John A. Riddle resumes law practice. census compares Worthington Bloomfield and Linton populations. Greene county teachers institute meets next Monday with free lectures. a Charleston S C visit features Prof John W. Carr’s address on Indiana unity.
Notable Convention Opening Sparks National Kinship
The News and Courier reports that during the opening session there was broad applause from Northern and Western teachers as the Indiaman asserted that Beauregard Hampton Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee belong to all, and that Ulysses S Grant and Abraham Lincoln belong to all as well. Such moments reveal a touch of human nature making the world kin.
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The
News and Courier
Beauregard
Hampton
Stonewall Jackson
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
Abraham Lincoln
Child Abducted From Home Near Elnora
Gladys Cole six year old daughter of Morton Cole of Elnora was abducted in the night by an unknown man who carried her a distance before she woke. She returned home and the parents were alerted. A man matching the child's description was arrested but released after the father declined to file an affidavit.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Washington
Gladys
Morton Cole
Elnora
Telephone exchange expansion by local company
The Home telephone company led by J F Slinkard G H Hendren Emerson Short and Pink East has bought the Linton exchange and the Dugger and Neal line and seeks Bloomfield and Worthington exchanges. If blocked they plan new exchanges in each city to serve Bloomfield Worthington Linton Switz City Lyons Marco and Newberry with lines at every post office and many farms. The rate will be two dollars fifty cents monthly for system use and one dollar monthly for residences without line access.
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The
Home Telephone Company
J. F. Slinkard
G. H. Hendren
Emerson Short
Pink East
Linton
Patriotic Chicago encampment drew crowds and travel rates
The piece urges all Americans to visit Chicago for the G A K encampment August 26 to 31. It highlights veterans of the Civil War and Spanish American War, their commanders, and even the President, calling it a memorable sight. The Monon Route offers a rate of one cent per mile. inquiries directed to J W Brannon, Agent.
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Chicago
Geo
Spain
United States
J. W. Brannon
Sunday church services invite all to attend
Sunday morning at the M E church offers the sermon How to Make church Going a Pleasure with an evening topic What Attitude Should Young People Hold Toward Evil All young people are invited to attend. Elder Sexson preaches Sunday morning at the Christian church on Believe in Christ and the evening I can not come down Miss Nellie Templeton sings a solo at each service
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M. E
Elder Sexson
Christian Church
Beleif
Nellie Templeton
Allen's Foot-Ease powder boosts foot comfort and cures common foot ailments
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful, swollen feet, ingrown nails, corns, and bunions. It promises instant sting relief and easy shoes, claiming to be a major comfort discovery. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with a 25 cent mail option. Trial package free via Allen 8. Olmsted, Le Roy.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Gratitude for Help in Sickness and Death of Mies Overman
J. R. Lester and Sister thank those who assisted during Mies Overman's illness and death, expressing sincere gratitude for the kindness and favor shown.
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Mies Overman
J. R. Lester
Davia Credits Foley's Honey and Tar Cure
Chas. E. Davia of 1071 W Congress says years of bronchial trouble ended after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He reports relief and credits the product with his cure. Sold by J B Staleup. July.
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Chas. E. Davia
Congress &J
Chi
Foley
J. B. Staleup
Queen Esther Cantata at Opera House in Costumed Cast
Friday night the cantata Queen Esther will be performed in the opera house with 125 costumed performers. The work is praised as one of the most beautiful sacred operas and is directed by Wilder Rice.
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Queen Esther
Opera House
Wilder 8. Rice
Entertaining spectacle drew crowds in Bloomfield and beyond
In leading cities of Indiana Ohio and the far east the entertainment achieved great success. Sullivan and Bedford praised it as the finest ever seen in those towns. The children's fancy drill promised to be a highlight and the Christian church expected a record crowd at the Opera House in Bloomfield for this large scale event.
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Indiana
Ohio
Far East
Sullivan
Bedford
Christian Church
Pera House
Bloomfield
Normal School Week Ends After Twelve Weeks of Instruction
Mrs Cushman and other visitors attended as the normal week closes. Miss Bippus quits due to poor health while Anna Pope arrives for instruction. Prof Olaphant and wife greet callers. Nellie Irons leaves for Ellen Overman’s funeral. Theo Haig recital draws students. Lyda Blaich praised as top primary instructor. Rev Covert leads Mesmerism lesson. overall week deemed a success for teaching and training minds.
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Louie Edwards
Anna Pope
Linton
Olaphant
Theo Haig
Nora Catt
Grace Welch
Alice Hendren
Manly Cade
Business College
Indianapolis
Lyda Blaich
Southern Indiana Rail Line Progress Near Terre Haute
General Manager Thompson of the South Indiana highway notes in Terre Haute that track laying is underway and trestles and culverts are being built. Gravel pits on White River are free of water, enabling continuous ballast supply, with delivery at about three quarters of a mile daily. Passenger trains are planned to run into Terre Haute by September 1.
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Terre Haute
Thompson
S. I
White River
Court Of Inquiry Held By McIntosh In Lyons Linton Worthington
Prosecuting Attorney McIntosh conducts a Court of Inquiry before Squire Osbon this week. Witnesses are brought from Lyons Linton and Worthington with the aim to indict violators and try them away from home where neighbors are slow to convict on minor misdemeanors. Bloomfield violators are expected to be tried locally.
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McIntosh
Squire Osbon
Lyons, Linton
Worthington
Bloomfield
Money loans offered by Hendren and Slinkard
Interest rates range from 5 to 53 percent per year with five to ten year terms on favorable conditions. Lenders offer a $100 payment option or multiples on each interest pay day and promise reasonable commission and best terms in the money market. They can secure funds in four days if needed, located at Mononblock Bloomfield Indiana.
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Hendren & Slinkard
Mononblock
N.W. Corner Public Square
Bloomfield
Ind
Unclaimed Letters to Be Sent to Dead Letter Office
The following letters dated July 30 1900 remain unclaimed and will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Bent Bass and Wim Marl appear on the list and are advised to mention advertised status when inquiring.
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Bent Bass
Wim Marl
Lawson Elvidge Claims Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Asthma
Lawson Elvidge of Barrington Illinois says he was cured of chronic asthma by Foley's Honey and Tar. The remedy provides relief in all asthma cases and makes the disease less terrifying when not completely cured. Sold by J. B. Stalcup. July.
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Lawson Elvidge
Barrington
Iil
Foley
J. B. Stalcup
Property Transfers Among Local Residents
William Laughlin transfers property to Louise Barker while Harvey Hunter bequeaths to Maud Hastings and Rollie Hannum conveys interests to Iona Colembaugh in a sequence of quiet property transactions among local residents.
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Harvey W. Hunter
Maud E. Hastings
Laughlin
Louise A. Barker
Rollie C. Hannum
Iona Pearl Colembaugh
Monon Route Sells Summer Tourist Tickets to Mackinac
Until September 30 1900 the Monon Route offers low rates on summer tourist tickets to Marquette Michigan and Mackinac Island or Mackinaw City Michigan. For rates and information contact agents C J L Ry or Frank J Reed G P A Chicago Illinois J W Brandon Agent Bloomfield.
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Monon
Marquette Mich
Mackinac Island
Mackinaw City Mich
C.j.&l. Ry
Frank J. Reed
G. P. A. Chicago II
J. W. Brandon
Agt
Bloomfield
G. A. R. Encampment Aimed at Chicago August 27
Veterans of two wars plan the greatest G A R encampment in Chicago on August 27 with Chicago style celebrations. Enquire of Mo non Agent for particulars.
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G. A. R. Bucs
Chicago
Monon
Women Beware Foxley Kidney Cure Claim
Advertises Foxley’s Kidney Cure as a remedy for women’s so called female weaknesses. Claims kidneys are out of order and promises relief. Sold by J. B. Stalcup with a note to see Royal E. Catt & Co quick meal department in July.
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Foley
J. B. Stalcup
Royal E. Catt& Co
J.B
Stalcup
Sotey
Mary Ellen Overman 1879 1900 Sainted Bloomfield Girl Passes
Mary Ellen Overman born August 15 1879 at the old Furnace east of Bloomfield Indiana died July 13 1900 at her Bloomfield home age 20 years 10 months 28 days. She faced illness with faith and courage and her Christian life and charity left a lasting impression on friends and neighbors. Her remains lay in Frater cemetery after a large funeral gathering led by sorrowing relatives and friends.
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Mary Ellen Overman
J. R. Lester
Plater Cemetery
Old Furnace
Bloomfield
Ind
Ellen
Jesus
Cristian
M. E. Church
Epworth League
Frater
Excursions to Colorado and Utah by Missouri Pacific
Missouri Pacific offers very low rates to Colorado Resorts Utah and the West with through sleepers from St. Louis to Denver arriving next morning. Two route options via Kansas City with Rock Island Route or via Pueblo and stopover privileges. Contact G A A Deane T P A Indianapolis and Ord H C Townsend St Louis Mo for details.
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Missouri Pacific Railway
Kansas City
St. Louis
Denver
Rockies
Missouri Pacific
Rock Island
Pueblo
Colorado Resorts
Utah
West
Pullman Sleepers
Superior Service
G. A. A. Deane
Indianapolis
Ord
H. C. Townsend
St. Lous
Excursions to Bethany Park And Assembly Program
Excursion tickets from Bethany Assembly Bethany Park Indiana via Pennsylvania Lines valid July 17 to August 13 with return until August 15. Daily assembly programs feature specialists. Willmington Illinois September 21 1898. Testimony on Syrup of Pepsin notes relief for constipation and indigestion from Eva J Sweet nurse. Worthington auction to sell Montana horses next Saturday July 21.
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Bethany Assembly
Bethany Park
Ind
Pennsylvania Lines
Willmington
Ill
W. B. Caldwell
Eva J. Sweet
Soldier’s Widows Home
J. B. Heaton
Montana
Worthington
Semi annual township fund distribution detailed by township
The auditor completes semi annual appropriations for township funds across county townships and cities. Entries list amounts to road, special schools, sinking funds, tuition and other purposes for each township such as Jackson Beech Creek Bloomfield Cass Highland Worthington and others, with totals for each. The Democrat will forward all subscriptions to the committee aiding starving India as announced.
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Jackson
Pwey
Township Sires
Saar Sevescuee
Beech Creek
Township
Fionst
Gan Sd
Creesseeseege
Stafford
Washington, Richland
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Esse Ceeneeae
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Ceeene Sasteresseees
Pace
Eeseas Speeee Tsi
Bloomfield
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Seeesereeere PU BT
Highland
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W.O. Ale
Greg Ta Tie
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Bridge, Wight
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Aerate Bridge
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Smith, Tairtan
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Committee On the Help of
India
Town Visits and Local Notables Stop in
A flurry of visitors and residents in Terre Haute Dixon Worthington and nearby towns are noted in the week’s social column. Names include George Ramp of Terre Haute Miss Lora Wilson Oscar Smith Mrs Barbara Sebastian and many more as they attend events visit relatives attend funerals or conduct business with local officials.
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W. M. Haig
Lora Wilson
Worthington
Oscar Smith
N. R. Jackson
James F. Weir
Cass Township
A. Palmer
Wathington
May Osbon
Bersie Humphreys
Grant Township
Adam Bormuto
W. H. Burke
Scotland
Terre Haute
Internal Revenue
James
George H. Stahl
Smith Township
Thos. Ballard
Highland Township
C. C. Ballard
John Brandon
Neice
Mildred
Owensburg
C. E. Henderson
California
C. T. O'Haver
Lyons
Ind
Joseph Shepherd
Carlisle News
Heaton's sale and Ritter's bargains in town
Read about Heaton's upcoming sale on July 2 and Ritter's clearance bargains on shoes and straw hats. The notice promotes 50c and 19c items, plus discounted clothing, envelopes at the Democrat office, and various local promotions from Catt & Co and Jones' planing mill.
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Ritter’s
Learn Journalism From Cincinnati School Prospectus
Young people seeking journalism careers are urged to request a prospectus from the Cincinnati School of Journalism. The program promises practical, live instruction from established editors and writers, with emphasis on paid positions and magazine work. The offer includes a free prospectus and payment options, with instructions to apply promptly.
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Sful
Cincinnati School of Journalism
America
Bloomfield Democrat
Cincinnati School of
Cincinnati School
Journalism
Lorraine Bulding
Cincinnati
Ohio
Banner Salve Promises Quick Healing for All Wounds
An advertisement touts Banner Salve as a universal healer that cures all wounds and sores without leaving scars. It claims superiority over substitutes and urges purchases from J. B. Stalcup with a July date reference.
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J. B. Stalcup
Blood Poison Cured by BBB Bottle Free Trial
An advertisement claims BBB bottle cures blood poison and related symptoms by draining toxins and restoring digestion. It promises free trial bottles and lists price details, contact address, and a complete directions with each bottle. The copy uses persuasive medical claims and urges readers to order promptly.
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Atris
Eac
Iod Bam Co
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