Notable Visitors Throng Local Town Thursday and Saturday
Lyons resident Sol Holder and Owensburg’s Dock Rush visited the city on Thursday along with James McClung of Linton, Author Palmer from Worthington Times, and Bloomington peddler Jolly Pat O Donal. Newark physician Dr J B Young, Linton Democrat Haseman, and attorneys Bob Filbert and Patrick Haseman were also listed as in town.
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Sol Holder
Lyons
Dock Rush
Owensburg
James McClung
Linton
Author Palmer
Worthington Times
Jolly Pat O’donald
Bloomington
Robert Wilson
Newark
W. G. Jones
Indianapolis
Lokgere
J. ‘Haseman
J. Bob Filbert
W H. Ferrell
Robert Collins
W. W. Edington
Fairplay
Neal Bruce
Seternay
Local political visitors fill Greene county town
A long list of Greene county residents and out-of-town visitors stopped in Worthington and Linton on Thursday and Friday. Names include Louie Ryan from Indianapolis, Horace Furgeson from Owensburg, J. D. Combs from Richland, and many others. several announced or supported Democratic or Republican aims, with notes on future moves and local ambitions.
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Horatio Hunt
Switz City
Greene County Council
Kid jJutice
Worthington
Will
Naugle
Linton Record
T. Sherwood
Linton
Greene County
John L. Cravens
Horace Furgeson
Owensburg
Grain-O advertised as a coffee substitute in stores
An ad promotes Grain-O made from pure grains as a coffee substitute. It claims gentle digestion, likeness to coffee in taste, affordability, and benefits for children. Prices listed are 15 and 25 cents per package.
What One Woman Thinks
A collection of wry social maxims on women men and morality. Humorous lines note cleverness of pretty women and wisdom of mothers. remarks on widowers. public schools in Cuba. and the rare woman who can put on shoes without sitting.
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Adam
Cuba
Island
Thanks for sympathy during mother's illness
We express gratitude to friends for the sympathy and kindness shown during the final illness of our mother Mrs Margaret Keenan. Mr and Mrs L BripweEt.
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Margaret Keenan
L. BripweEt
Local Sales and Notices from Bloomfield Area
Beaton's next sale scheduled for March 7. Kraut and homing at Clean Grocery. Grant township to provide 122 days of school. Dry stove wood cheaper at Jones' planing mill. Fresh produce at Opera Block. Chase and Sanborn coffee sold by Moss & Son. Stock cattle milk cows good mules and horses in demand at Heaton's sale March 7. Bloomfield Odd Fellows attend Worthington for degrees. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised for beauty and health 35c. Widow Nancy J. Peggat Lyons contracted smallpox. Birthday notices for Allen Williams and others on Saturday storm.
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Heaton
Train service expanded to Terre Haute to meet Southern Indiana
Washington Herald reports the E. & I. railway will materially increase train service between Washington and Terre Haute to compete with Southern Indiana, reflecting a boost in regional rail transportation.
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Washington
Terre Haute
Indiana
Dead Shot cough remedy and railway depot plan
A claim for Dead Shot cough medicine priced at 25 cents urges prompt treatment and warns that neglect worsens cure. Separately, the Southern Indiana Railway plans a new Bee Hunter depot with an I. W. junction and shared construction costs.
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Southern Indiana Ry
Bee Hunter
Effort Underway to Organize Daughters of Rebecca Lodge
Bloomfield trails nearby towns with no ladies order in town. Work has begun and it is likely most existing orders will establish a daughters of Rebecca auxiliary.
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Anffort
Rebecca
Bloomfield
Editor's Pain Balm Relief for Rheumatism in Ohio
A. R. De Fluent, editor of the Journal in Doylestown, Ohio, suffered rheumatism in his right shoulder and side for years. He says Cham berlain's Pain Balm gave almost immediate relief and has been a constant companion since. For sale by Geo Cravens.
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A. R. de Fluent
Doylestown
Ohio
Chamberlain
Geo. Cravens
Mar
Rumor of Railway Contract Renewal Near Washington
Rumor in railroad circles says the contract between the E I and S I railways using the E I track to reach Washington may not be renewed. The contract expires next spring and Southern Indiana has built a good Washington business. If denied access, Walsh may extend his road to Washington from Indian Springs.
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The
S. I. Railways
Washington
Indiana
Walsh
Indian Springs
Washington Herald
Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised in family letters
A reader from Bedford county Pa extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective enough to avoid doctor visits and high bills. The note claims it cures colds and highlights a local seller Cravens in Mar. O
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Chamberlain
D.S. Mearkle
Mattie
Bedford County
Geo. BE. Cravens
Mar
Allen Chapel Winter Greetings and Sick List
Mary Ritter is on the sick list. Rev. F. M. Demunbrue unable to fulfill the regular appointment due to illness. Next Thursday night the young people will have prayer meeting at the Chapel. all are cordially invited. Charlie Mofft went to the county seat last week. Nelly Skinner of Hustlers Valley passed through the vicinity Saturday. Emery Shepherd left Monday for Illinois for eight months. Reuben Shertzer and family visited Mrs. Shertzer's parents Mr. and Mrs. David Sharp of Tulip over the weekend. The Tulin attendance at church included Charlie and Homer Sims Will and Homer Fiery Sam Sparks and David Sharp.
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Charlie Mofft
Charlie Kidd
Willard Blaker
Nelly Skinner
Hustlers Valley
Emery Shepherd
Illinois
Reuben Shertzer
Tulin
Charlie
Homer Sims
Will
Homer Fiery
Sam Sparks
David Sharp
Indian Springs Hotel Planned by Southern Indiana Railway
The Southern Indiana railway reports Indian Springs in Martin county Indiana about eighty miles from Terre Haute. The six hundred acre property has been acquired by the Southern Indiana Hotel company. A new fireproof hotel of stone will open around May 1 1901 with the main line extended to the hotel, offering year round service for summer and winter visitors.
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Southern Indiana Railroad
Indian Springs
Martin County
Indiana
Southern Indiana Railway
Terre Haute
Southern Indiana Hotel Company
Obituary: Jessie Carter Dies After Illness
Jessie Carter, born November 15, 1863 in Bloomfield Indiana, died February 19 1900 after nearly two years of illness. She was daughter of William P. and Sarah E. Stropes, widow of David W. Fenzie, then married O B Carter with five children, four of whom preceded her. Survived by husband, one child Little Alice, and five surviving children in varying order. Her faith in the Lord is cited as comfort in the hour of death.
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Jessie Carter
William P
Sarah E. Stropes
Bloomfield
Ind
David W. Fenzie
O. B. Carter
Alice
Farm loan rates drop as buyers seek better terms
Advertise loans on improved farms from $1000 to $2000 at 54 percent interest or $2000 upward at 5 percent for five years. Offers early payment privilege and guaranteed lowest rate with easy terms. Office located one door north of the Recorder's office. Gitprer H. Henwp ReEn.
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Recorder’s Office
Gitprer H. Henwp ReEn
Worthington Man Killed In Terre Haute Train Bridge Collapse
Fireman and brakeman John Whitman of Worthington died when the eastbound Big Favour freight plunged through a bridge into the Wabash River at Terre Haute Friday afternoon. Whitman, riding in the engine, tried to retreat as the structure failed but was crushed between the first car and engine and later died at Union Hospital.
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Wabash River
Terre Haute
John Whitman
Worthington
Whitman
Union Hospital
Revered Pierce in Cincinnati Pastors Local Pulpit
Church Chimes reports Rev. Pierce a Congregational minister from Cincinnati filled the C. P. pulpit Sunday in Rev. Yakley's absence who is in Washington for a protracted meeting Rev. A Martin to begin a protracted meeting at the Christian church Sunday March 11 He is a prominent evangelist His daughter will join him to lead the singing
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Rev. Pierce
Cincinnati
C. P
Yakley
Washington
A. Martin
The
Christian Church
American Lice Destroyer proves profitable for poultrymen
A historic advertisement touts American Lice Destroyer as a powerful, reliable remedy against mites and lice in poultry. It claims one package protects 250 fowls for a year, promises immediate profit increase, and offers money back if ineffective. The maker American Mfg. Co. of Terre Haute, Ind. backs the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Grain-D Grain-O health drink advertised for digestion
An old advertisement touts Grain-D as a pure grain health drink replacing coffee. It claims to aid digestion strengthen nerves and be suitable for children and adults with no stimulant effect, selling at 15 and 25 cents per package through grocers.
Advertised Letters Unclaimed at Dead Letter Office
Unclaimed mail dated March 12 1900 includes Miss Bell Huerman Mr S B Wright and Mr T M Freeman. Inquiries should state advertised when calling. J E Sazyzr P M
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Bell Huerman
S. B. Wright
T. M. Freeman
Parties and Receptions Highlight Weekend Celebrations
The “sweet sixteen” crowd held a guess and go party at James Harrells on Friday night. Mrs. Allen Williams hosted a six oclock dinner Saturday honoring her husband’s birthday. Guests noted birthdays are far apart.
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James Harrell
Hurrah for Spring at A Bermuth with 1000 styles
Shop offers 1000 spring and summer samples for both suits and overcoats at A Bermuth. See the wide range before ordering to choose a fitting spring wardrobe.
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A. Bermuth
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