Personal notes on town visitors and residents
Local brief listing numerous individuals visiting Bloomfield, Worthington, Bedford, and other area towns. Mentions include Prof. J. A. Price returning from Ft Wayne, Jas Neal of Jasonville, Lou Gainey of Indianapolis, Mrs Edith Anderson, Sam Baxley, and many others visiting relatives, attending events, or traveling to nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pink East
Worthington
Jas. Neal
Jasonville
Thomas Secrest
Lyons
Hatfield
Owensburg
Bloomfield
Harry Ferguson
Bedford
Peb. Johanson
Edith Anderson
Martha Catron
Lou'e Grahan
E E Neal
Noblesville
Sam Baxley
C. H Cantwell
Chas. Baker
Homer Hart
Care of Milk and Cream Summers Advice From Purdue Experiment Station
Purdue University Experiment Station offers dairy care guidance to prevent milk spoilage. Key steps include washing the udder and hands, wiping with damp cloth, and using dry hands. Cooling milk quickly to 50 degrees or below is essential, with shotgun cans in cold water or cold well water as the economical method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Experiment Station
Fraser
Indiana State Dairy Association
H. E. van Norman
Miss Stella Anderson Returns for Summer in Bloomfield
Greene county notes mark a first visit in thirty years as Miss Stella Anderson comes back to Bloomfield for the season. Mrs. S. B. Coen and children return to Indianapolis after visiting relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Stalcup
Indianapolis
J. D. Hannum
Worthington
Greene County
Stella Anderson
Bloomfield
S. B. Coen
Breezy Time Co Secures Return Date For Next Season
The Breezy Time Co has been secured for a return date next season. They previously hit here and are expected to draw strong business again. Work on the light plant will begin August 1. In January the Faust company touring America will appear at the Opera House led by Peter J. White. Fred and Sadie Raymond plan another big hit in November with their new play Od Arkansaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breezy Time Co
Faust
America
Peter J. White
Fred
Sadie Raymond
Od Arkansaw
Origin of Sin and Satan Sermon At M E Church
Sunday morning Elder W R Co vert preached at the M E church on The Origin of Sin and Satan. A union service at the opera house in the evening drew a large crowd. subject The Divine Challenge to Mediums. IOOF decoration caused Rev H H Allen to miss Mineral appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Covert
M. E. Church
Opera House
H. H. Allen
Mineral
Britton White Cap Case Opens After Venue Change
The trial of Mrs Joseph Britton for damages tied to the White Cap case began last Thursday after a venue change from Mounree County. She sues fourteen Newark area men of Greene County alleging they abducted Joseph Britton on the night of August 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Britt U
Mouree County
Britton
Newark
Greene County
Joseph Britton
Greene county case draws large crowd in brutal assault trial
A late night incident at a Greene county house involved a beating with switches and a whip on Mrs. Britton and two boys while over a hundred witnesses watched. Attorneys finished arguments Wednesday morning. the jurors retired at 11:30 and returned a verdict for the defendants at 9 p.m. as reported by the Spencer Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britton
Greene County
Spencer Democrat
Grace Greene Weds William Greenberry Moss
Marriage planned at Miss Grace Greene home on North Main Street Wednesday evening at 8 30 in presence of many relatives and friends. Bride described as eldest daughter of J R Greene a cultured young lady. Groom a rising local businessman. Rev D B Banta of the Presbyterian church to perform ceremony. The couple are prominent in society. The ceremony occurred last Wednesday at Stephen Moss of Grant township location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Greene
William Greenberry Moss
Spencer Democrat
Stephen Moss
Grant Township
Hidden coal vein near Switz City could outdo Linton
A longtime drilling expert for a foreign firm claims an abundant coal seam lies about ninety feet below Switz City. He says the worked vein near Switz City is only forty feet deep and unprofitable, and that a deeper vein fifty feet below may exist. He urges Switz City landowners to investigate and form a rival to Linton if confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Switz City
Linton
Ladies Can Wear Shoes Dnesize Smaller with Allen’s Powder
Powder Shake into shoes for instant relief from tight or new footwear. Allen’s Foot Base claims to cure swollen feet bunions blisters callous and sore spots and prevent sweating and hot aching feet. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with trial package free by mail from Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Quiet Wedding Ties Gilliland to Geo Mitchell
On Wednesday evening at the bride's mother's home Miss Allie N Gilliland and George W Mitchell of Sullivan county were married by Rev H A Allen in a quiet ceremony attended only by family. They will remain in Bloomfield for the summer. The Democrat extends best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie N. Gilliland
Geo. W. Mitchell
Sullivan County
H. A. Allen
Mrs. Mitchell
Bloomfield
Democrat
Advertised Letters Listing for July 9 1900
Unclaimed letters to be sent to the Dead Letter Office include Miss Annie Croome Mrs Carrie Tucker Mrs Nancy Partridge and W C Parks F C Loranger. In calling for the above please say advertised J E Sarver P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Croome
Carrie Tucker
Nancy Partridge
W. C. Parks
F. C. Loranger
Divorce Granted for Mrs A M Hardy of Washington
Mrs A M Hardy was granted a divorce from Col A M Hardy last Monday afternoon. Hardy, a former congressman and Daviess County lawyer, once a newspaper reporter, has moved west to begin a new life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hardy
Washinton
Col
A. M Hardy
Hardy
Congress
Daviess County
Heb
Bloomfield Odd Fellows Honor Deceased Members
Sunday afternoon Bloomfield Odd Fellows and Rebekahi lodge members met at the hall and marched to the M. E. church where H. A. Allen delivered an eloquent address. They then proceeded to the cemetery to decorate the graves of their deceased brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield Odd Fellows
Old Fellows
Rebekahi
M. E
H. A. Allen
Eczema cured by B B B Blood Balm advertised cure
An advertisement promotes B B B Blood Balm as a cure for eczema and related skin troubles. It claims long trial experience and promises skin clearing, a sweet breath, and blood purification. A free trial bottle is offered and contact is given for the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta, Ga
Grateful Illinois Woman Praises Dr Pierce Medicines
Mrs M Vastine of Galesburg thanks Dr Pierce products for improving health and birth of a daughter. She reports taking Favorite Prescription Dispensary and Golden Medical Discovery along with Pleasant Pellets and claims dramatic personal improvement. She invites confirmation via stamped envelope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. M. Vastine
Southy
Liberty Street
Galesburg, Il
Dr. Pierce
Jor. Pierce
Odd Fellows Honor Burials in Bloomfield Cemetery
The Bloomfield lodge laid flowers on graves of members buried in Bloomfield and elsewhere. Names at Bloomfield include Henry S. Slinkard Aaron Swords Stephen Stalcup Emanuel Bach George R. Hartzell Samuel Dean GB J Williams George Calvert J B Harrah BE E Rose Samuel R Cavins J Newsome C R Henderson Joseph McCracken William Yearin. Deceased Bloomfield members buried elsewhere honored: T D Welker T J Jackson Thos M Maddox W C Berry J Shannon Oxy J C Quillen Jane W Clarke A J Hays John J Cliff Henry O Chapman. The sole Rebekah deceased is Mary J T Osboa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Bloomfield Cemetery
Henry S. Slinkard
Aaron Swords
Stephen Stalcup
Emanuel Bach
George R. Hartzell
Samuel Dean
GB. J. Williams
George Calvert
J. B. Harrah
BE. E. Rose
Bloomfield Lodge
Samuel R. Cavins
J. Newsome
C. R Henderson
Joseph McCracken
William Yearin
Elswhere
T D Welker
T. J. Jackson
Thos
M. Maddox
W.C. Berry
J Shannon Oxy
3. C. Quillen
Jane W. Clarke
A. J. Hays
John J. Cliff
Henry O Chapman
Rebekah
Mary J. T. Osboa
Summer Outings and Races Rail Excursions and Real Estate Transfers
Advertises summer trip planning via Pennsylvania Lines with rates and through cars. Notes excursions via Southern Indiana Railway to races at Linton July 4 and 7 with special trains and Jubilee to Indian Springs. Lists June real estate transfers across Richland and surrounding townships with numerous warranty deeds and quit claims showing property changes and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennyslvania
Pennsylvania Lines
A. B. Bixler
Switz City
Ind
Linton
Southern Indiana Railway
Cele Genta
Ine
Knights OF Pythias
K.of P
Indian Springs
H. H. Roseman
James M. Wist
George W. West
Richland
Levi M
Pike
Ind. R. R
Stockton
George Ilineman
Alice Lineman
Alexander Andrews
Polly A.V
Nothwest
Richland Township
John
Alice Slineman
Charge W. West
Qurter
Wm. F. Packer
John W. Wallord
Liston Yeoman
Wilburn Freeman
Wm. Gi
Acton
Jonesboro
J. M. Faucett
Wm. G
War- Jonesboro
Island Coal Co
Taines Paratte
Linton Island Coal Co
Far West Aide
L.eherif
John T. Johnson
Richard G. Haxton
Nancy Tacknner
Jeffer Mon
Hodenburry
Laura J. Full
South Linton
Henry D. Watts
Noah F. Claywell
Worthington
D. C
Win
L. Mortland
Washington
Emiston
Indiana
Indianapolis
Kansas City
St. Louis
Greene County
Terre Haute
Brazil
Greencastle
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C. Cravens, M. D
W. R.cravena
A. B.M
DRS
W. R.cravens
Physicians and Surgeons
North Side Public Square
Bloomiel
H. V. Norvell
New Cushman Block
East Side
Public Square
J.w.gray,md
Fla. Vansandt, M. D
Bloo Nheld
H. R Lowder
The
Bloomfield Bank
Harry R. Isenhower
Davies Bock
Bloomfield, Ind
Washington Township
J. D. Chesnut
Louisville
Nashville
Great Central Southern Trunkline
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
United States
West
Gulf Coast
Len Hinds
Hlhin
York Clipper
New York
Pe Royal
Gian
Soalaire
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medis &O
Medisos
Wis
Prof
J. A. Price
Ft. Wayne
Lou Gainey
John Cushman
Will Ryan
ER. W. McIntosh
Sullivan
M. H. Shryer
Bloomington
John Jones
Lidiarspolis
W.T. Brown
Charity
Sam T. Baem
Dog Island
W. R Cravens
Mrs. Cravens
Patoka
Austin Mathews
John Stevenson
Harrodsburg
W. H. Burke
Scotland
Frank Stringfellow
Center Township
Dick Spear
Geo. Shields
de. BE. G. Sherwood
Finney Strong
Jas. Gilliland
Mitchbell-Gilliland
Jessie Finery
Richmond
W.R Cravens
J. W. Ritter
J.S. Clarke
Hettie Boutt
Mr. Clarke
de. M. Beaty
Wisconsin
Dorothy Nickerson
Gentry
H. T. Stephenson
Cicely Cloverdale
Jobn Weisenstein
Columbus
Neb
J. E. McLaughlin
Mc Weisenstein
B. F. Lindsay
Purdue University Experiment Station
Ayer
Ayér
Yarrow, I. T
Andreas
Lowell, Mass
Scott
Moss Greene
CA Stone
J. E. Sarver, P. M
Tirst
Chamberlain
F. A. Babcock
Eric, Pa
Geo. Cravens
8S. I. Railroad
Mayo's Medical and Surgical Institute
Iroquois Building
Marion, Indiana
W. R. Mayo
Chicago Hotel
Mayo
W.R. Mayo
Marion
Jacob Biggle
Biggle
Price
East
Noth
South
Farm Journal
United States of America
Wilmer Atkinson
Chas. F. Jenkins
Philadelphia
Kansas City, MO
G. A.A. Deane, JR
T.pa. MO. P. RY
Mccrea ST
Indianapolis, Indiana
Monarch
Patterson & CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Weird
Smontgomery Ward & CO
Wichigan
D. Madison &T
Chicago
Ledford
West Eghed
Greensburg
Westport
Alizabethtown
Seymour
Colon
PLM
Cinora
A. M
VERT
P.M
A.M
Elnera
Ben
Ing.an
Badteri
Elizabethtown
Lees
Ceeepe Ewes
P.M. Nar
Elnora
Union Station
MONON
BIG Four
PENNA
E. al. Ill. Cent
Central Passenger Association
G. P. & T. A. Bedford
South Buend
Bedford Auction
Dark
Holluss Ae
Heed
Avoca
Platwood
Springville
Amstrong
Avensburg
North Tunnel
Dresden
Robinsona
Koleen Rockwood
Mineral City
Bloombield
Filinton
Fairchilds
North
Frank J
Reed
Wol Mberg
Tepa
Clas
Roukwell
Trafic
J. W. Brandon
Evansville A
Elnora Newber
Elliston
Ly Terre Haute
Worthlington
Vandalia
Saline
Penna, Co
Nouth
B& BR
Falm
Fix
Major
Kbout Majors
Mrajor
Ist
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