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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
3
An OCR fragment advertises various men’s pants including cotton, linen crash, heavy cottonade, and camelot styles. Mentions limited quantities and different grades and colors with notes about stiff wares. No clear brands or dates.
Bloomfield prepares for a grand Fourth of July celebration with a noon parade Coontown 400 stage show, a modern studio for photos and prints, and a full program at Jones grove. Local firms advertise groceries, paints, wall paper, bank notes, and plant sales as residents plan patriotic events and community gatherings.
Bloomfield plans a grand Fourth of July celebration with a bigger program than ever before. The event promises a higher flying eagle, louder screams, more red lemonade, and more pretty girls, inviting all to attend and see the enhanced arrangements for the largest festivities yet.
James Stephenson wed Christie Holmes at the bride’s parents home on N street in Bloomfield. The ceremony, by Dr. J N Newland, drew only relatives and intimate friends before the couple left for Bloomfield at 9 35. Christie, daughter of former Sheriff George Holmes, is noted as Bedford’s beautiful and popular young woman. groom works as a salesman at W A Jones store and has many supporters awaiting congratulations.
Friday night Marshal Knox found a man who gave the name Tom Wilson from Indianapolis in a northeast town field. Wilson said he was robbed, but investigation showed he started with 450 and spent most of it on bug juice. arrests were made but no evidence linked to the accused, who were dismissed.
Bert Deshon injured his left hand while pursuing a ground hog that was stealing chickens on Sunday. Chester Harrah, five, fell and cut a gash to the skull, requiring three stitches.
O. T. Vestal, a city native now about 36, began firing on the Narrow Gauge B & B about 20 years ago. He left that road to work for American and Adams Express Companies for three or four years, later serving on major lines including B O S W Vandalia and I D & W.
Interest rates from five to 54 per annum for five to ten years on good improved terms. Pay $100 or multiples at any interest day with reasonable commission. They claim to secure funds in four days. Their office is Hendren and Slinkard at Mononblock N W corner Public Square Bloomfield Ind.
Friday afternoon on Mechanic street 81 year old Mrs Nancy Ogg fell through an open cellar door. She sustained a broken right collar bone and a broken rib, plus an injured arm and bruises. The injuries are serious given her advanced age.
The trial of Geo. Watson for complicity in the murder of Clara Waggoner was called at Sullivan yesterday on a change of venue. We go to press too early to report any of the evidence.
Sons of Veterans hold a Thursday night meeting at eight o'clock to finish reorganization work. The Lyons Theosophical order lodge brought Sunday decoration services to a close with Elder LeRoy McKinney, pastor of the Christian church officiating.
The Cravens family reunion occurred Tuesday in a grove on Jas Cravens farm east of town with about thirty attendees. Five brothers and their families were present, including Dr. Thos Cravens and wife from Oklahoma City and Dr. K. E. Cravens and family from Marco, plus J. L Cravens and family and Tom Wolford and wife from Linton.
The Monon railroad announces a special round trip fare to Chicago with travel on June 26 and 27 and return valid through July 4. Agent Joan W. Branpon reports Bloomfield Indiana.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. church will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Simeon Smith for the quarterly gathering.
Missionary Tea program includes music by Miss Etta Gainey and Mrs. Beatrice Dean, a scripture lesson by Mrs. E R Hill, a symposium on Young People's Work, and talks by Mrs. Fannie Harrell and others. Local school mentions Miss Tomson from Lafayette and visiting faculty, with notes on class changes and an upcoming literary society program. Monon Excursions on June 24 offer a special train from Switz City to West Baden and French Lick Springs at $1. depart Switz City 6:15 am, Bloomfield 6:36 am, arrive West Baden 10:30 am. return 6 pm.
Low rate nontransferable excursion tickets go on sale June 25 26 27 via Pennsylvania Lines for travel to Columbus Indiana for the convention by Indiana teachers. Tickets are valid for return on Saturday June 30. W W Cutler agent Switz City Ind.
Marriage licenses issued for John F. Cross to Samantha Shep hard David M. Justus to Sarah Jane Minks Homer E. White to Cora Allen William P. Sizemore to Margaret A. Bingham Perry Carpenter to Nettie Eaton.
Town residents report several illnesses this week including Mrs. Wm. Cox who was very sick at the start of the week and Jas. Garten who is quite ill at his Washington street home. Agent x Joan W Branvon of Bloomfield is noted in the report.
For sale a nice building lot in Worthington with a good location. Inquiries may be made at this office or addressed to W. M. Moss.
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