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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1900

Page

4

Notable Visitors and Local Trips Across Bloomfield

Dr. W. L H Burke travels from Scotland. Local residents and visitors include Eliza Meltre from Linton Munday, Oscar Shields home from State University, Rev J N Yowiey from Tennessee, and many others on business trips to Indianapolis Bedford Dresden and Bloomington. A Wheelman bicycle offer from Indianapolis promises $15 or $17.50 machines with detailed equipment.

W. LH. Burke Scotland Eliza Meltre Linton Munday J. N. Yowiey Tennessee Eli Stalcup Sov Homer Lyons G. C. Ballard Indianapolis Joe Ramp Terre Haute Wheelman’s Company Ind Colums Chicago Handle Bar Co American Saddle Co Excelsior Needle Co Cleveland Hub Co Wadder Penn. Rubber Co Hollingshead

Variety items and notices from Bloomfield area ads

A jumble of local notices and ads. mentions Clift's sweet potato varieties, Jones' planing rolls, Eveleigh prices on pants and wallpaper with fresh stock, Moss & Son tea, Jas Stalcup building a west Spring street home, sale of newspapers at 25 cents per hundred, postmaster salary rise to 1400, Dr H R Tserhower dental office, Bloomfield office rents, Monon railroad dollar excursion to French Lick and West Baden, Chris Kindle at Switz City barn, Adam Barmouth home tailor, piano practice at opera house for a dollar a month, complimentary tickets to Linton races July 3–4.

Moss & Son Grocers Advertise Prices and Local Shop Claims

A cluttered ad blends political notes and promotional copy for Moss & Son in town commerce. It touts cheap envelopes and prints offerings from the Democratic office while urging savings on groceries and a building investment critique. Testimonials claim Chamberlain's Pain Balm eased rheumatic pain.

Moss & Son Moss

Farm sale and assorted notices from the era

A ninety acre farm, well improved, must be sold in 30 days or trade for other property. Inquiries at The Democrat office. Also notices tout printing services, a cough remedy, local business updates, and travel fare for a Indiana Special train from Terre Haute to Kansas City July 2 with a $12.15 fare.

Greene County Kansas City Terre Haute Indiana Indianapolis St. Louis Brazil Greencastle Central Passenger Association Southern Indiana Railway H. H. Roseman G.P T. i. Bedford

Vandal Taunts Mill, Cuts Belts at Catt & Co Works

Unknown intruder broke into G. W. Catt & Co's mill Friday night. The lacing on drive and machine belts was cut from basement to first floor and even the governor belt on the engine. Mill doors were locked. intruder was likely familiar with the premises. A lead theft is anticipated.

G. W. Catt & Co

Allen's Foot-Kase and Foot-Ease Advertisement

One size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Kase 2 powder to shake into shoes. It relieves tight or new shoes, coins and bunions, swelling, blisters, calluses, and sore spots. Allen's Foot-Ease claims instant comfort and cures sweating and hot aching feet. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents, trial package free by mail from Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy NY.

Allen Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy N. Y

Bloomfield K of P Honor Their Dead With Graveside Service

Sunday afternoon the Bloomfield Knights of Pythias decorated graves of four members Stephen Stalcup Alvin Fields Thomas Mitchell and John Clark. Wreaths and prayers marked the ceremony after a church address by Hon W L Slinkard and a procession to the cemetery.

Bloomfield K. of P. Lodge Christain W. L. Slinkard Bloomfield Cemetery Stephen Stalcup Alvin Fields Thomas Mitchell John Clark

Miss Lizzie Acuff Dies. Tulip Tragedy Shocks Town

Miss Lizzie Acuff aged 18 dies at her mother Mrs. James Breeden home in Tulip from hemorrhage of the lungs. A Church of God member and earnest Christian, she was to be married soon, making the death doubly sad. The body was taken to McVitle for interment Sunday.

Alvadore Quillin Clemmie Mary Quillin Illinois Missouri S. C. Cravens Louisville Bessie Clark George Hartzell Lintos Iowa Oscar Deckard Lyons Lexa Bloomfield Lizzie Acuff James Breeden Tuip Miss Acuff Church of God Tulip Soan McVitle

Unclaimed Letters to be Sent to Dead Letter Office

July 2 190 will send to the Dead Letter Office the letters for W. Virnon and J. E. Suryen. Advertised notice requests callers to mention the word advertised when inquiring. P. M.

W. Virnon

Summer Resorts Reach by Pennsylvania Lines

The Seashore, Mountain and lake resorts are touted as top summer pleasures accessible via Pennsylvania Lines. Agents offer full rate, train service, and through car information, plus free vacation planning help. Contact the nearest Passenger and Ticket Agent for details in Switz City Indiana dated July 1.

Pennyslvania Pennsylvania Lines A. B. Bix Ler Switz City Ind

Castoria Advertisement for Infants and Children

An old newspaper ad touts Castoria for infants and children, noting it is the kind you have always bought and bears the signature.

Frenck Shields partnership closes as Frenck buys Shields interest

J B Sherwood announces the Frenck and Shields partnership is dissolved with Frenck purchasing Shields interest. He asks all debtors to settle promptly. Meanwhile L T Dickenson expands coal assets by acquiring 292 acres of land, bringing 414 acres along the Southern Indiana railroad and adding a new shaft on George Clayton land. The deal, including other parcels, totals about 40,000 dollars this year.

Frenck & Shields Frenck Shields French & She.ps J. B. Sherwood L. T. Dickenson Dickenson Mr. Dickenson B. A. Rose George D John Riley Emmit B. Claytor Nancy Gabbara Eliza Bowers George Clayton Bredeweg Sherwood

Sheriff Mcaughtin and Crane Escort Five to Asylum

Sheriff J. B. Mcaughtin and E. Crane with wife accompanied John R Cole Patierce Price and Mary Stan tiels to the insane asylum at Kvarnsvill. The action reflects a legal custody proceeding or mental health transfer under local authority.

J. B. Mcaughtin E. Crane John R Cole Patierce Price Mary Stan Tiels Kvarnsvill

Cures for eczema offered by Blood Balm Company

An advertisement promotes B B B Botanic Balm as a cure for eczema and skin ailments. It claims the blood becomes pure, the skin clears, and symptoms like itching and eruptions fade. It offers trials and free medical advice from the Blood Balm Co in Atlanta, Georgia.

Blood Balm Co Atlanta, Ga

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