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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
3
A catalog note lists Manila and Crush, Pasha and Alpine in stock with all grades and colors. The latest items also include stiff hats.
Local brief lists Hindman coal for cash and Heaton's June sale on June 20. It mentions painting and wallpaper stock from Eveleigh and Adams plants, July 4 events, temperance lecture, and a court-house flag purchase push. Also notes marriages, religious notices, and local business ads with prices and locations.
Hoyt's Comedy Company secures three performances for next season led by Porter J. White. Mgr Moss has booked Faust on the road and aims to complete a light plant for a top season. Fred and Sadie Raymond, Bloomfield favorites, join for a new Old Arkansaw production.
A court room meeting Tuesday evening formed committees to gauge business support for a local Fourth of July celebration. The group adjourned to Wednesday to further discuss, with many attendees doubting the need since neighboring towns plan events.
Citizens of Bloomfield and surrounding area closed businesses and joined in Decoration Day ceremonies as thanks are extended for their loyalty to the flag and respect for defenders. The post gratefully acknowledges their interest and assistance.
Devotional exercises led by Mrs. Ara Belle Shryer and duets by Mrs. Bryan and Mrs Shields open the program. Items from Japan presented by Mrs. Gertrude Faucett. Other offerings include Our Motto by Mrs. McGannon and Are we not all Missionaries by Mrs. Burrell. Solo by Mrs. Ollie Cravens. Life of Mrs. Dresman and report of the Annual Convention by Mrs. Ann Cavens. Song and election of officers follow.
Interest rates from five to 54 percent per year with five to ten year terms. Good improved terms and option to pay 100 dollars or multiples on any interest payment day. Commission reasonable and best terms in the money market. They can procure funds in four days if needed. Hendren and Slinkard located at Mononblock N W corner Public Square Bloomfield Indiana.
All members of Wm. Bough Camp S of V are called to a meeting in the G A R room at the courthouse Thursday night at o'clock to reorganize the camp. All former members should attend.
Reports from the Goosepond indicate recent floods ruined the corn crop, forcing replanting. Prospects had looked strong before the flood struck, but the setback jeopardizes the season for local farmers.
Reed's circus advertised for Monnay arrived by schedule and set up its tent, bringing a brief update on the traveling show.
A crowded scene follows performances near Hmery Hart zell, with students at the normal school attending decoration services and debates. Advertisers are urged to be truthful and strategic, stressing plan, foundation, and qualified advertising advice.
The French and Shields partnership has ended with Mr French purchasing Mr Shields share. All business must be wound up and debtors are asked to settle by note or account. Thanks are given for past patronage and customers are urged to continue trading with the new firm Frenci and Sarerps.
Rev A Martin of Muncie spoke at the Christian church Monday night on The Standard of True Greatness. The lecture followed a series of revival meetings held last March and drew a fair sized audience who noted the evident study and preparation in the address.
Under a new schedule effective May 6 passenger trains depart Switz City Station. Eastbound trains leave at 7 42 a m and 3 40 p m while westbound departures are 9 4 h a m and 6 4 5 p m. For full information apply to Ticket Agent A H Bixier.
The Christian Endeavor societies of the C. P. and Christian churches the B Y P U and Ipworth League held union prayer meeting at the C P church Tuesday evening. There will be preaching at the M FE church Sunday morning and at the evening hour the Childrens day exercises will be held.
A nice building lot in Worthington is available and well located. Inquiries should be directed to this office or to W. M. Moss.
Community notices report the Masonic lodge to perform the third degree Thursday evening and Sons of Veterans to reorganize Thursday night. A plan to form a Rathbune sisters lodge is mentioned and Eveleigh's prices and paint offerings are noted.
Regular town board meeting postponed from Monday to Tuesday night. Claims allowed include supplies for marshal labor night watch expenses printing ordinances election and postage with several small payments. The Central Rubber Supply Co. wrenches claim was disallowed. Treasurer’s report read and approved. O. W. Shryer reappointed to the school board.
A sequence of quit claim and warranty deeds records transfers among numerous individuals and banks in Stockton and nearby townships. Transfers include parcels in Stockton, Worthington, Linton, Jefferson, and Washington townships with multiple lot and quarter sections exchanged between named buyers and sellers, and institutions such as Phoenix Insurance Co and Southern Indiana Building and Loan Association.
Hayden Dayhoff and Mary E. Burch are named alongside Joseph Sisk and Jane Ryan in a sequence of local pairings. Bert Dye and Iva E. Sparks follow, with C. P. Gatts paired with Fannie Pearl Sparks and Frank Davis with Amanda Long in the notice listing relationships.
Advertisement touts B B B Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for skin and blood disorders including eczema boils scrofula and rheumatism. It claims to purify blood drain poisons and prevent recurrence with a 30 year test history and a free trial bottle offering medical advice.
Two excursion ticket forms to Philadelphia via Pennsylvania Lines for the Republican National Convention will be sold. One form travels direct. the other via Washington with same fare and a stopover in the National Capital. Tickets on sale June 14 to 18. inquire Pennsylvania Lines Ticket Agents. W. W. Culmer Apt Switz City Ind.
I am unable to endure another winter here and offer all I own for sale or trade. The listing includes town property a business block a grocery store and the printing offices of Democrat and Linton Call. W M Moss Bloomfield Ind.
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