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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
7
Local notes promote Ritter’s spring hats and Gent’s shoes including Geo. Keith’s twalk over. Heaton’s sale of stock and farming implements set for March 7 with cattle sold at the last sale. Also mentions abstracts by M. J. Timmons, a pulpit appearance by Rev. Leo Yokiey, and various ads for loans, store space, and farm goods.
A new oil well No 6 on the old Gibson farm near Loogootee was shot last Thursday. It produces about two gallons every ten seconds and averages 144 barrels daily. The well, 438 feet deep, belongs to the home company and is described as one of the best yet found.
George W. Geiger age 66 died at 1 pm Thursday at his home 216 E Pratt street from heart trouble. A long time traveling representative for Havens Geddes Co he had worked with major wholesale houses on S Meridian street and was active in Democratic politics. He was charter member and first president of the Commercial Travelers Association and is survived by a widow and three children John L and Fred Geiger and Mrs J W Patterson.
John C. Green wed Myrtle Good. Charles S. Lester tied to Cora E. Richeson. Charles A. Underwood united with Lillie A. Church. William Daugherty married Mary Cavert. Andrew Moore wed Ethel Redyard.
Mary Ann Anderson aged seventy stands trial for murdering her daughter Clara Waggoner. Testimony covers body found in a cistern, condition of the home, and several witnesses including George Nash Martin McIntosh D J Young and Riley Edwards. The jury selection continued into Wednesday with the case set for further proceedings.
The elderly defendant, described as decrepit and nervous, sits in court as lawyers and witnesses speak. Her long life of hardship is noted while the outcome hinges on the jury verdict, with death looming as a possible final release.
Polly Barnett the eccentric Southern Indiana figure dies at the home of Mrs Elgina Cook in Linton after a life marked by a long search for her murdered daughter near Worthington The public burial fund is noted and services were held at the M E church with interment in Fairview cemetery Her life is described as one of a mother s love and endurance lasting thirty years of wandering through sun and storm to seek her child
An offer touts B. B. B. the Botanic Blood Balm as a remedy for skin eruptions boils ulcers cancer and rheumatism claiming it purifies blood drains poisons and prevents recurrence. It advertises one dollar large bottles six for five dollars a free trial bottle and free medical advice from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga with a prompt reply urged.
Polly, 70, famed for wandering Greene County in pursuit of a missing daughter, died after decades of barefoot treks and grief. She buried a younger daughter in Olive Branch cemetery, then moved her mother’s remains, and requested her cat be set free to continue the search. Polly was buried in Liton cemetery.
The Democratic party backed George E. Endres for county committee chairman praising his energy and lifelong public spirit. Born in Troy Indiana in 1860 he built a harness business in Bloomfield and now leads with a promise of strong organization to mobilize Democrats for November.
T O O F Bloomfield lodge 84 held initiatory and second degree work Tuesday night and invites visitors for Saturday. Bloomfield Tribe of Redmen hosted Washington birthday supper for families with strong attendance. Eighteen brethren traveled to Vincennes for a district K P meeting, returning by morning.
Forty acres of timber available in Washington township. Interested buyers contact George Burch in Newberry, Indiana. Call for details and arrangements.
The grand jury returned ignoramus indictments against Ira Arthur Bent Gooden William D Wright Harlen Resler and James Fuller for whitecapping Joseph M Britton. Charles Gwin was found guilty of assault and battery with intent to kill his wife and sentenced to two to four teen years in the Jeffersonville Reformatory. Hugh Stanifer was acquitted of burglary at Mary Ann Andersons residence. Willard Jones received six months in jail and a $100 fine for cutting Holder at Switz City. Samuel McIntosh was also held as ignoramus in the killing of a Johnson boy at Newberry by stone strike.
The divorce case of Bessie A. West against Elbert A. West was dismissed at plaintiff's cost. A. G. Beasley's title to lands was quieted against W. B. Stewart et al. John Siegle was given judgment against McKendree and Sarah C. Dean on mortgage foreclosure for $538.79. Replevin case Williams v Bogard dismissed with costs split. John F. Slinkard sues John Timme for $10,000 damages for slander over alleged forged note.
The court lists several pending divorce cases in addition to those granted this term. Names include Liga J. Kimball versus Thomas Kimball, Josephine Brooks versus George W. Brooks, Matilda F. Phipps versus Bertha L. Phipps, Lycurgus Young versus Sarah J. Young, Ella Pirtle versus John Pirtle, John A. Falk versus Amanda A. Falk, and Joseph A. Rogers versus Alma L. Rogers.
Rev H H Allen pastor of the M E church will start a protracted meeting at the Mineral M E church next Monday night March 6. He will be assisted by Rev Clarence T Scott pastor of the Bloomington circuit M E churches. All are cordially invited to attend.
Greene County court orders probate for Duneton Owen after his absence since 1895 following a Missouri and Texas sojourn. Hearing set for April 24 1900 at Bloomfield with publication notice issued February 19 1900. Clerk Joseph W. Yakey signs.
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