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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
3
Inventory ad lists men's pants including Cotton Jeans at 45c to 65c, Union Linen Crash Pants 65c, Heavy Cottonade 65c, Fancy Black Cottonade 100c, plus hats from cheap straws to Manila crush, Pasha and Alpine in all grades and colors with stiff hats also available.
Local brief spans June 20 sale by Hindman and Heaton, multiple ads for Royal E. Catt & Co and Modern Studio offering photos, paints, wallpaper, and groceries. Items mention births, a murder trial venue, a new drug sign, and community notices including fairs, church projects, and a proposed oil exploration nearby.
Bloomfield Masons travel in a body to Worthington next Friday night where Terre Haute team will confer third degree on several candidates. A banquet and all night session are planned. On Sunday June 17 Bloomfield lodge will decorate graves of deceased brothers with Tion W. L. Slinkard delivering the address.
Elsworth Oliphant and Mr Day Hoff left last week for a southern state tour focused on camping and horse trading. They travel with camp cooking utensils and several trading horses and plan to return to Bloomfield after the campaign.
Charles Silvers, a driver at Island Coal Company's No 2 mine, was struck by a large slate chunk that toppled from the driveway last Friday afternoon. He was badly injured and the mule he was driving was killed.
A man is treated after a fall sustaining injuries including head bruising and a broken arm. Commissioners announce June term inspectors for county precincts. Local churches host meetings with offers of preaching and baptisms. School progress noted at the Bloomfield normal with visits from faculty and students.
The Grant township voting precinct is relocated from Lawson school house to Switz City. J W Hornbaker is appointed constable in Richland. H V Norvel named physician for the poor asylum. John R Yockey awarded Purdue University scholarship. Vic H Rainbolt sells Bloomfield job office to L D Vaughn of Warsaw. Vaughn arrives to assume charge. Rainbolt may stay on until July 1.
John Miller Sr. of Bloomfield marked his birthday on Friday. Born June 1807 in Lebanon county Pennsylvania, he first wed Lenora Imbaden in June 1827, moved to Greene county in 1850, and has lived there since his wife died October 6, 185. He later remarried.
Farmers in Oklahoma report a banner harvest with unprecedented acreage and high quality grain. Officials estimate Oklahoma alone will harvest over 30,000,000 bushels, while Gabriel notes a 50,000,000 bushel yield and prospects for corn cotton and melon crops doubling.
The following names remain unclaimed and will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not claimed by June 25 1900 Miss Lou Burden Mrs W B Chadwick Miss Lulu Corwin Mrs Margaret Higgins Florence Wartz Mrs Josie Mason Mr J W Borden Dr T C Light Mr J BE Martin Rev H C Riley J A Wallis In calling for these please say advertised.
Hendren and Slinkard advertise for borrowers offering 5 to 54 percent annual interest for five to ten years on good terms. They allow payment of 100 dollars or multiples on any interest pay day and claim to provide reasonable commission with best terms in the money market. They promise to procure funds in four days if necessary.
Yesterday near 11 am lightning struck the residence of Leyi S Graves in Osborn's addition, damaging the home and seriously injuring Mrs Graves. She received splinters and was unconscious for some time. Dr. Sherwood attended and said recovery is probable. She was stooping to dip water from a tub at the corner of the house.
A bolt struck a house collapsing a corner tearing weatherboarding and debris everywhere. It hit the chimney and studs, leaving almost every window broken and furniture damaged. Elder Covert to lecture on modern spiritualism at Bloomfield Opera House starting June 25, 1900, with tickets at 10 cents.
On Sunday June 24 a Monon special excursion will run from Switz City to West Baden and French Lick Springs with intermediate stops. Train times and fares will be announced later, report by J W Brandon Bloomfield agent.
Commencement exercises for Smith township public schools will be held Saturday night June 23 at the church one and a half miles west of Lincoln. County Superintendent Cushman will attend.
William H. Rumple, sixty, was instantly killed when a boiler exploded at his Howesville saw mill on Monday afternoon. His son Henry was injured as the mill lay in ruins.
Goldie Poe, 12, daughter of W. M. Poe near Nine Mile, had four fingers blown off Wednesday while trying to open a dynamite cartridge she found at play. Linton Call reported the accident.
The Monon railroad offers one fare for round trips to Chicago good June 26 and 27 with return travel through July 4. Agent Joan W Branpon of Bloomfield Indiana handles the details.
Emerson Short G H Hendren J F Slinkard and Pink East receive a county franchise to use public highways for erecting a telephone line throughout the county.
Warren Fields and Minnie Wilson, George Buckner and Dettie Sparks, Edgar Emery and Maud Moffett, Ceonas Holt and Carrie McDaniel, John Gee and Daisy Fischer, Geo. B. M. Reese and Ona Leonard named in the wedding notice.
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. John W. Shafer east of town and to Mr. and Mrs. Willard Smith on Monday. Both households celebrate the arrival of their newborn sons.
A waterspout moved through the eastern Greene county area on Thursday afternoon. Four trestle bridges on the B. and B. line along a small stream near Owensburg were reported affected.
A hillside two miles from Indian Creek flooded washing out roadbed and about a mile of track with bridges damaged west of Owensburg. Conductor John Wilder remained stranded with a coal train. Track repair not expected until mid next week. A separate incident reports J W Graham struck by a horse at Washington and Pennsylvania, minor facial injuries treated at the dispensary.
Excursion tickets go on sale June 25 26 and 27 via Pennsylvania Lines for a low rate nontransferable trip to Columbus Ohio for the Indiana Music Teacher Convention to be held June 26 to 29. Tickets are valid for return Saturday June 30. W W Culmer agent Switz City Indiana.
W. M. Moss of Bloomfield Indiana announces a winter escape and a sale or trade of all possessions including town property, a business block, a grocery store, and the Democrat and Linton Call printing offices. Proceeds to be used for relocation or new ventures.
The text notes the ambiguity about who the Boxers are as a rebellious group that burned villages around Pekin China and, after overpowering government troops, now threatens the great city.
Joan W states a round trip to Chicago with departure June 26 and 27 and return through July 4 inclusive keeping travel dates clear and fixed. The message confirms travel window and inclusive return.
J. T. Lamb marked his fifty sixth birthday Sunday with a family reunion dinner. All relatives joined in the celebration.
A nice building lot in Worthington is offered for sale. Inquiries at this office or with W. M. Moss. Also obtain Eveleleighs prices on paints.
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