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Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1888

Page

3

Boat tragedy in Spencer reefs ends three lives

Prof. Anderson principal of Spencer schools and two young ladies named Hornaday drowned after their boat struck a rock on a Saturday afternoon. The incident is reported in local records with other notices from the Worthington area.

Prof. Anderson Spencer Hornaday Alex. Pope Chas. B. Kemp Stockton Township Yeoman G. W. Thompson Marco Lovell H. Anderson Jesse G. Cox Tulip W.A. Little Worthington Jacob 8. Litten Washington Township P. M. Cook S.14berry Charley van Slyke Herschell Bullock Center Township Joseph Wright New York World Wm. Lester Dailey Davidson Democrata

Bloomfield business brief highlights cheap goods and ads

Column notes bargain prices at Bloomfield including raisins 10 cents a pound and canned apples 10 cents a can. Pringle Williams advertises apricots 25 cents a pound and glassware. Pringle Williams and A J Dickey from Scotland Ind endorse Dead Shoe pain relief. Coit & Co promote paints with a dealer guarantee.

Pringle & Williame Bloomfield Pringle & Williams California Pringle Williams A.J. Dickey Scotland Ind Coit & Co

Local Commerce and Community Notices Highlight Bloomfield Area

Local notices report crops in Greene county and a 7 percent loan rate. Rochester area figures include 2 000 dodgers for Hert and Graham and community events like a M E festival clearing 25 dollars. Upcoming travel via I and W lines to Chicago and Cincinnati tied to conventions.

Hert & Graham G. W. Osbon Bloomfield Ind M. E

Wool Market Prices Displayed by H. G. Young Wool

Local wool merchant H. G. Young advertises top market prices for wool and invites buyers to consult him before contracting. The brief notice emphasizes obtaining current rates and suggests contacting Young for current valuation.

H. G. Young

Special examination and county teachers institute announced

The special examination for the normal schools will be held at Bloomfield Indiana on June 23 and 29. The Greene County teachers' Institute and the county institute will be held at Bloomfield July 9 to 13 inclusive. Jno T Lama Sup’t G C

Bloomfield Ind Greene County Teachers’ Institute Teachers’ County Institute Jno T. Lama Sup

Christ Preached to Antediluvian Spirits in Prison

The question asks what doctrine Christ proclaimed to the spirits in prison during his entombment in Joseph's tomb, drawing on traditional interpretations of Christ’s descent to hell between death and resurrection. It centers on theological speculation about pre-Flood beings and the scope of salvation.

Christ

In Stock Printed Signs Offer Cash or Produce Terms

Printed on bristol card stock the items advertise two signs. One 8x15 inch edition reads Please don't ask for credit for five cents each. The other 11x18 inch edition Our terms are cash or pro duce priced at ten cents each. Orders solicited.

Crane Scott Simpson Live Stock Commission Indianapolis Indianpolis the News Boards of Trade Bristol Louis

Examination for Reading Circle Members in Bloomfield

By order of the state superintendent the regular annual examination of the teachers reading circle will be held on Saturday June 16 1838 at Bloomfield Indiana Jno T Lawn Superintendent of Schools

Evert Lewis Owensburg Hood S. W. Axtell Bloomfield Fair Christian Church John Graham Reading Circle Bloomfield Ind Jno T. Lawn, Sup’t. of Schools State Board of Education School Board Jxo. T. Laws, Sup’t. of Schools

Surprise dinner honors Mrs. Franklin near Dixon

On Sunday June 3 two miles south of Dixon a family gathering at Tom Franklin's hosted about fifty relatives and friends for a surprise dinner. Mrs. Franklin received gifts before a served meal and the gathering included Charles Franklin showing his first shoes and stockings.

Dixon Tom Franklin

Ratification Meetings Across Towns For Democratic Nominations

The Democracy schedules ratification meetings in Lyons Newark Jasonville Cincinnati Owensburg Bloomfield Worthington Linton Newberry March Goose Creek with speakers including Humphreys McIntosh Terhune Ellis Moffett Short Mullinix and others. Also an editorial note urges active participation and notes subscription policies and a health advertisement touting Warner's Safe Cure and kidney health claims.

Traveling photographer to visit Greene County towns soon

A traveling photographer will call at most towns in Greene and neighboring counties soon. To arrange photos of individuals or groups, leave word at the post office or send a card to Solsberry requesting a visit. The note promises low rates and time savings with prompts to pass on if no orders.

Cravens Cameroun General Assembly Philadelphia George H. Geddes Sumner Ill St. Louis Wm.t. Terrell Roce Hill Nursery George Bogard Washington Township Powell Wright Township J. H. Humphreys T. A. Turner Joe Moss James Tribbey E. M. Moss W. A. Beasley Wm. Terrell Linton Andrew Burcham Park Deeda Chris, Hasler Taylor John D. Moore Cass Wilson Humphreys Greene Solsberry

Bids Sought for Mineral City Methodist Church Construction

Bids will be received for building a Methodist church at Mineral City Indiana on June 13. Plans and specifications are available at L. J. Faucett's office. L. F. Fellow, Secretary, May 28, 1888. 112. Cleveland and Thurman Red Bandanna Handkerchiefs at Hert and Granaw's.

Mineral City Ind Iss L. J. Faucett L. F. Fellow Cleveland and Thurman Hert & Granaw’s

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