Local briefs note patrons and events this week
A Baldwin Piano Co representative visits this week while Mrs. Cavins hosts the Ladies Euchre Club. John Robinson circus posters appear for July 12 in Worthington. One hundred fifty six teacher license exams held. The medicine show moved to Lyons. Elder Covert postponed lecture due to rain. Gas meeting at the courthouse. Wells committee to report after touring Loogootee wells. Sheriff McLaughlin and deputy arrest Henry Smith, insane, in Mineral. Wells Hotel ad urged Bloomfield readers to visit French Lick Springs. Railway debate grows over disuse of the Bloomfield Switz City line and potential star routes to speed mail arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud
John Bogard
Washington Township
William Bogard
John Skerd
Switz
Stella Wolf
Bedford
John Wolf
Bloomfield
W.B. Harrah
Harrah “& Fellows
Worthington
Wm. M. Moss
Harry Isenhower
Dr. Shelton
Switz City
Kansas City
Ella Quillen
Digger
Elsworth Oliphant
Prohibitionists of Greene county meet at Lyons
The Prohibitionists of Greene county convene at Lyons on July 14 at 2 p m to nominate a county ticket and plan an active campaign. District Evangelist Theo A Doughty will lecture on the street at 8 p m and Hicks church on the 13th. The Lyons Male Quartette to provide Prohibition music. C P Miller is county chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Lyons
Theo
A. Doughty
Hicks Church
C. P. Miller
Visit Chicago for G A R encampment in August
Promote travel to Chicago for the G A R encampment from August 26 to 31. Veterans from the Civil War and the Spanish American War, along with their commanders and the President, will attend. The Monon Route offers a rate of one cent per mile. inquire via agent J W Branson for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Spain
United States
J. W. Branson
Saloons Denied for Three Applicants in Township News
James Holt of Jackson township Geo Williams of Cass and Geo Randall of Stafford failed liquor license bids after remonstrances. Citizens of Owensburg Newberry and Marco vow no saloons. Board only approved usual claims and adjourned Tuesday. Board of review meets at courthouse this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Holt
Jackson Township
Geo. Williams
Cass
Geo. Randall
Stafford
Owensburg
Newberry
Marco
Mortgage Loan Ad and Local Baseball Score Update
Mortgage loan with 5 to 6% annual interest for five to ten years offers flexible payments and quick funding within four days. Also reports a town baseball game between Normal and Town with end score 11 to 6 and lineups. Included is a testimonial from Eva J. Sweet praising Syrup of Pepsin for constipation and indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendren & Slinkard
Mononblock
N.W. Corner Public Square
Bloomfield
Ind
Normal
Our Town
Old Fair Grounds
Wilmington
Tit
W. B. Caldwell
Eva J. Sweet
Soldier's Widows Home
Unclaimed Letters to be Sent to Dead Letter Office
July 16 1900 unclaimed letters include Minnie Harman Rose Love Maud Shaffer J A Allison George Marven Will Baker P S 85 Stevenson. In care please say advertised. Also a note on Chamberlains cough remedy from Druggist Charles Holzhauer Newark N J and details of Democratic Convention county central committee meeting July 28 and Aug 4 with delegate ratios based on Bryan 1896 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Harman
Rose Love
Maud ‘Shaffer
J. A’ Allison
George Marven
Will Baker
P.S
Stevenson
Democratic County Central Committee
W. J. Bryan
Bedford Switz City Train Schedule Change
The B. and B. railroad altered its Sunday timetable. The morning departure from Bedford arrives here about 10 oclock, and the return from Switz City leaves about 1 oclock. Trains operate on a new pattern as described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & B. Railroad
Bedford
Switz City
Rock Island Tests 1200 Series Locomotive on Colorado Excursion
Rock Island Railway tests engine 1201 of the 1200 series, showing power as it pulls fourteen heavy coaches at speed to Chicago to Colorado trips. The excursion trains will depart 4 45 p m with high class service and one night on the road, fare plus 200 dollars round trip. Three more excursions set for July 9 July 17 and August 1 with tickets honored on regular trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Road
Chicago
Rock Island
Colorado
Utah
Missouri River
Sunday School Picnic Exercise Program at Clover Bottom
The 1900 picnic program lists speakers and declamations with times from 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Clover Bottom school house. Committee members Jacob Corwin John Johnson and P T Barnes will oversee grounds and enforce refreshment stand rules and noon tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Bottom
J. A. Baldridge
A. E. Pierce
Grace Young
Alma Whaley
I. N. Yokley
Clyde Crane
Ada Casner
Cecil Watkins
Lucy Baker
Carrit Hawk
Jacob Corwin
John Johnson
P. T. Barnes
J. Etcia
Couple Weds in Bloomfield Before Returning Home
The bride and groom, Aliph Haig and Miss Theo Haig, were joined in marriage with a joyful reception. After the ceremony they tour to Whor2 then plan to reside in a cottage on West Main Street in Bloomfield, as relatives cheer their happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Haig
Bloomfield
West Main Street
Aliph Haig
Theo Haiz
Death Comes Early in Bloomfield Quietly
The town mourns as Helen Combs Wilbur, aged 17, dies June 27 1900 in Bloomfield after a battle with pernicious anemia. She married Edgar Combs last year and leaves a son with the husband. The funeral was held at the Christian church with Rev. Sexson and Rev. Alea officiating, the church decked in summer blossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Combs
Bloomfield
Helen Wilbur
Sue
Edgar Combs
Price
S. W. Jarvis
Owensburg
Toth
Uoion
Woods
Everone
Christ
Helen
Edgar
East Main Street
Poe
Annabel Lee
Christian Church
W M. Sexson
H. H. Alea
M. E. Church
Bertha Riddie
Florence Glover
Nora Cait
Grace Bryan
Etna Phillips
Alice Hendren
Oscar Shields
Wendell Faucett
Frank Ryan
Fred Gray
Haig and Edwards United in Spencer Marriage
Last Thursday afternoon at three o clock at the bride s home in Spencer Indiana Mr W M Haig of Bloomfield and Miss Pearl Edwards were united in marriage by Rev J F Griffeth Mr Haig is cashier of the Bloomfield bank and well known Miss Edwards taught in Spencer schools last year making many warm friends during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Ind
W.M. Haig
Bloomfield
Pearl Edwards
J. F. Griffeth
Mr. Haig
Bloomfield Bark
Miss Edwards
Memorial Notice for Reed Letsinger and George Cantwell
Reed Letsinger and George Cantwell lay her to rest in the village on the hill. The bereaved husband receives sympathy and prayers for strength and courage through the loss as hoped for resurrection and eternal reunion in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Letsinger
George Cantwell
Epworth League Convention Ticket Sale South Bend
From July 11 to 14 the Southern Indiana Railway offers round trip tickets to South Bend Indiana at one fare for the round trip good returning by July 17. For details contact the Southern Indiana Railway agent or H H Roseman G P A Bedford Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana Railway
South Bend
Ind
H. H. Roseman
G. P. A. Bedford
Lodge appoints officers for next six months
The Rebekah lodge installed officers Monday night for the coming six months. Noble Grand Mrs J W Brandon. Past Noble Grand Mrs W Moss. Vice Grand Mrs Chas Combs. Secretary Mrs Anna Johnson. Treasurer Mrs Jas Hert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Noble Grand
J.W. Brandon
Noble
W. M Oss
Joe
Chas
Combs
Anna Johnson
Jas. Hert
Meeting of Bloomfield Christian Church Trustees
Notice to members of the Christian church of Bloomfield Indiana. A meeting is set for Wednesday July 13 1900 at 8 30 p m at the church house to elect trustees. Clerk Joan C Ginlilann WW2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church of
Bloomfield
Ind
Joan C. Ginlilann
Lawson Elmvidge Advocates Foley's Honey and Tar Cure
Lawson Elmvidge of Barrington Illinois says he was cured of chronic asthma by Foley's Honey and Tar. He claims the remedy gives positive relief in all asthma cases and robs the disease of its terrors even if not completely cured. Sold by J B Stalcup. July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson Elmvidge
Barrington
Ill
Foley
J. B. Stalcup
Local transfers and a medical testimonial from Chicago ad
Joseph W. Day transfers to Lizzie Hine brook. Robert F. Goad transfers to Martha J. Roy al. Charles McCarter transfers to Pearl Bond and Chas. E. Davis. 1071 W Congress St Chicago. A man reports bronchial trouble cured by Foley's Honey and Tar as sold by J. B. Stalcup in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Day
Lizzie Hine’brook
Robert F. Goad
Martha J. Roy
Chas. E. Davis
Congress St
Chicago
Foley’s
J. B. Stalcup
Montana Mares and Colts to Be Sold at Auction
Auction notice for a single car load of Montana mares and colts to be sold without limit or reserve at J. B. Heaton’s barn on July 7, 1900. Public sale announced with expectation of open bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
J. B. Heaton
Linton Notables and Visitors Radioed From Town
A long list of local residents and guests is noted visiting Bloomfield and surrounding townships. Individuals include Joe Moss the Linton banker Miss Bertha Hamilton Prof Will Sherwood and many others from Linton Soilsberry Marco Worthington Indianapolis and Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Sherwood
Linton
Marine Harrell
Terre Haute Normal
P. M. Stone
Scotland
Wm. Hunter
Marco
Rudolph Streitemeier
Henry and
Deidrich Haseman
Elmer Cravens
E. T. Sherwood
Will Cushman
Lyons
Wm. S. Dye
Owensburg
Henry Moore
Worthington
Windstorm Causes Tree Uprooting and Depot Collapse
Last Friday evening a severe wind and rain storm swept the county for about forty five minutes. Trees were uprooted and the Illinois Central depot was razed though no homes were damaged and no injuries were reported. AG Linton suffered significant property damage including badly damaged residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AG. Linton
Illinois Central Depot
Banner Salve Promises Quick Cure for Skin Ailments
Advertisement claims Banner Salve cures sprains burns wounds eczema tetter and gives superior healing. Sold by J. B. Stalcup with July branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Stalcup
Heatwaves Bake Town as 100 Degree Days Persist
The last three days have been the hottest of the season with temperatures reaching 100 in the shade. Workers on new town buildings were forced to quit due to the heat though no fatalities are reported. Eveleich's offers on paints and wallpaper are advertised.
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Atia
America
Allen Williams
East Side Grocer
Courier Journal
Democratic
Neil
Courier-Journal
Rite
Courier-Journal Co
Ouisville
Democrat
Twros-a-Weex Covatne Jounal
Stillwell’s Poultry Food
Moss & Son
Globe Telegraph College
Lexington, Ky
Weleh Dental Rooms
Pythian Block
State of Indiane
Greene Coun ii
Greene Circuit Court
Jamaes H. Kirby
Isabelle
Kirby
van Buakik & Slinkard
Beret
Isabelle Kirly
Indiana
Zeker Ereby
Greene
A. D
Soomple
Joseph W. Yakey
The
Baldwin Piano Co
A. L. Cavins
Ladies
Euchre Club
Bill
John Robinson
W. R. Covert
Court House
Committee On Information
Loogootee Wells
J. E. McLaughlin
Ben McLaughlin
Mineral
Henry Smith
Wells Hotel
French Lick Springs
Here
G. A. R. Chicago
Commissioners’ Court
Board of Review
J. E. Suryver, P. M
Chamberlain
Charles Holzhauer
Newark
N. J
Geo. E. Cravens
Chia Kingduim
God
Hindman Coal
Heaton
Ft Dixon
Democraot
Jones’ Planing
Eveleigh
V. F. Spooner & Co
Callat Modern Studio
V.F. Spooner & Co
Burgy
Bertha Short
Adam Bermeouth
M. J. Timmons
Recorder
Madison Medicine Co
J. G. Hert & CO
Rebekahs
Charles McCarter
Pearl Bond
Joe Moss
Bertha Hamilton
Soisberry
Fay Kero
Indianapolis
Della Harrell
Sun J. L. Mattox
Stafford Township
Monay
Geo. Shields
Palaee
Solsberry
Walter Stover
Supt
Harve Cushman
Winona
Jas, Sullivan
Warren Asrey
Island City
D. Chestnut
Tilman Bryan
Paragon
John Benham
Wm. Rector
Lewis Duke
Dixon
L. D. Vaughn
Warsaw
J. H. Shields
Washington
Elijah Moss
Evan Bonham
Ben Holscher
E. W. Carpenter
Stella Anderson
Scaffrld Prairie
Geo. B. Leavitt
Ike Doney
Plummer
Monroe Numdbank
John Myers
Fay Marshall
Franklin
Col
E. H.C. Cavins
M. F. Melotosich
H. Killian
Cass Township
Horace Williams
Jennie
Tennessee
J. A. Cravens
Judge Moffett
John A. Cravens
Jas. Taylor
John Crow
A. P. Slinkard
Center Township
Mark Speaker
George Stahl
Smith Township
T. A. Hendricks
R. E. Eveeigh
Eyagaville
Robi. Emery
Atlanta
Georgia
Alice Fields
Grace
Nellie
Jeffersonville
Bert Wolfe
Dorthy
Washington City
John Wolfe
H. R. Lowder
Midge
John M. Bridges
Dugger
Florence French
Sullivan
Stephen Slinkard
Ovid Fields
Bert Palmer
Worthington Times
Vic Raimbolt
Frank Landis
Terre Haute
Clarence Scott
Ina Yerian
May Hitchcock
William Bogg
Sarah Fry
Bloomington
Riddle
Trustee Long
Joe Grace
Grant Township
J. B. Wright
Amos Musseman
Boote Sexson
Chas. Milligan
Alum Cave
Madge
Emery Dobbins
Emma Jones
Allen Wiliams
J. D.,east
J. A. Foddrill
J. E. Talbott
J. Franklin
Fairplay
Miss Emma
State Normal School
J. D. Neal
Stockton Township
Miss Maud
Mr. Neal
Democratic County Central
J. E. Warren
Miss Jessie
Michigan
Yses
Harrah & Fellows
Worthington, Indiana
Emn
Eveleich
Bears
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