Local notices and entertainment ads flood Bloomfield pages
A flood of items runs through the column: Glee Club and Mandolin Club concerts at the Opera House, seats selling fast. Heaton’s and Ritter’s sales on April 18. Moss & Son chocolate and groceries. various ads for bank notes, Ginger Snaps, Cheese Straws, and Olive snacks. An obituary notes Jefferson Jones’s death. local business notices include loans, eye tests, and Chamberlain products.
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Indiana University Glee and Mandolin Club
America
Opera House
Bloomfield
Obituary of Jefferson Jones Passes in Greene County
Jefferson Jones died at his Park P. O. home Greene County Indiana on March 15 1900 aged 71 years 3 months and 19 days from cerebral paralysis. A blacksmith turned merchant and postmaster he was a longtime church member across several denominations. He leaves a widow and four children with a large circle of friends. funeral at Walnut Grove conducted by Elders Covert Falk and Roach highlighting his transition from church militant to the church of God triumphant.
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Primitive Baptist Church
Park
Regular Baptist Church of Christ
Falk
Church of God
Mattamoras
Walnut Grove
Monroe County
Tenn
Ellen Jones
Martha Jane Goad
Church of God At
Elder Covert
Hilder Covert
Hutchins
Geo Sparks
Danney
A Williams
W. K. Covert
D. C Roach
Church Militant
Church of God Triumphant
A Word of Thanks From FRENCI and SHIELDS
The note thanks friends for help after a store fire and invites patrons to visit the new quarters behind the burned room, locating the ware room with a west entrance. It expresses gratitude for past patronage and asks customers to call or stop by regardless of buying.
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Frenci & Shields
Grain-O Nourishes Children as Coffee Substitute
A 1915 pamphlet extols Grain-O as a delicious nourishing drink for children that can replace coffee. It is stated to be made from prains, tastes like coffee, and costs 25 cents at grocers.
Bloomfield Masons to Confer Fellowcraft Degree Friday
Bloomfield Masons will confer the Fellowcraft's degree upon Rev. D. Blankenship Friday night this week. Visitors are welcome. A Rebecca lodge will be instituted in the I O O F Hall Friday night with the Linton team present to perform the work. The charter did not arrive in time for last Friday's planned charter ceremony.
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Bloomfield Masons
Rev. D. Blankenship
Rebecca
Millinery Opening Planned by Mabel Slinkard and Anna Deck
Mabel Slinkard and Anna Deck announce the opening of a millinery shop at Newberry Indiana in Mrs Killian's building on Monday March 26 1900 They offer ladies hats and latest style millinery goods at reasonable prices and invite the public to visit before shopping elsewhere.
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Mabel Slinkard
Anna Deck
Newberry
Ind
Notice to settle accounts for fire damages
All parties with notes and accounts due are asked to call and settle the amounts. The fire imposes extra money demands. Signature French & Shields.
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French & Shields
Hurrah for Spring Styles at A Bermuth
A Bermuth advertises 1000 spring and summer samples including suits and overcoats. Customers urged to view before ordering, highlighting seasonal fabrics and new designs.
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A. Bermuth
Exit Mary Anderson Sentenced for Life at Indianapolis Prison
Sheriff McLaughlin and his wife escorted Mrs. Anderson to the female prison in Indianapolis on Tuesday where she was sentenced to life. The report notes that life does not necessarily imply a long duration for her.
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McLaughlin
Mrs. Anderson
Indianapolis
Local political and social notes from town visitors
Peter M. Stone and numerous Democrats from Taylor, Cass, Center, Fairplay, and Daviess counties were in town along with visitors like Col Aden Cavins and Dr J B Wells. Remarks mention campaigns, appointments, and family health news such as Moses Crockett's wife facing cancer.
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James Creighton
Taylor Township
Fred Meredith
Henry Sparks
Cincinnati
J. H. Noel
Lewis Duke
Albert Hathaway
Cass Township
William Denney
Jefferson Jones
Park
George B. Easton
L. H. Stalcup’s
Sermon Series At Christian Church Draws Crowds
The Christian church holds daily sermons this week with extra sessions for men women and children. A bank offering by the W F M S at the M E church raised funds for a Rome Italy church. Baptist services Sunday include morning 10 30 and evening 7 30 with songs and a baptism at Furnace Mill. Pastor Blankenship invites all members and the public.
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The
Christian Church
W.F. M.S
M. E
Rome
Italy
Baptist Church
Heavenly Mansions
Christ
Jesus
Davin Blankenship
Investing in Coal Lands Near Stockton and Wright Townships
A group led by D. J. Terhune buys six to seven hundred acres of coal land in the northwest corner of Stockton township and the southwest corner of Wright, over the line in Sullivan county. Island Coal Co takes one fourth. other interests held by Mc Terhune A T Hert and Robt J Aley of Jeffersonville Senator Duncan of Bloomington and Richorn of Bluffton plus others. Separate deal near William Powell's stand in Wright township includes about seven hundred acres with J Smith Talley and partners of Terre Haute.
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Stockton Township
Wright
Sullivan County
D. J. Terhune
Island Coal Company
Mc. Terhune
A. T. Hert
Robt. J. Aley
Jeffersonville
Duncan
Bloomington
Mr. Richorn
Bluffton
J. Smith Talley
Terre Haute
William Powell
Wright Township
Hendrens Grocery Opens After Insurance Adjustments
Insurance adjusters finished Bert Hendrens loss evaluation and his stock is set up in Jones building awaiting customers. Goods arrive in endless variety Saturday and he plans to welcome patrons and serve them with notable variety. Call to visit.
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Bert Hendren
Jones’ Building
Bloomfield Fire Destroys French and Shields and Eveleigh
A Thursday night blaze in Bloomfield devastated French and Shields hardware and R. E. Eveleigh's drug store, with second floor damages and extensive losses across multiple nearby buildings. Estimated totals reach thousands, with insurers covering substantial portions and plans to rebuild already underway.
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Eveleigh’s
French and Shields Hardware
Bloomfield
Boomfield
French and Shields Hardware Store
Alex Dobbins
Henry Furgeson
Bent O'Neal
George
French
Shields
Amelia Henderson
G. A. R. Lodge
William Haines
Bert Hendren
Starcup
Odd Fellows
R. E. Eveligh
L. H. Starcup
Jones Block
C. E. Davis
Insurance adjusters examine Bert Hendren store loss
The manaver adjuster for Bert Hendren's grocery store policy was here Tuesday afternoon and adjusted the loss at 57.24. Another adjuster from French & Shield's stock is here today. I. C. O. lodge’s company also assessed a loss a little over 00. L. H. Stalcup's stock company had an adjuster here and set its loss at 360.
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Manaver
Bert Hendren
French & Shield
Linton Fire Department Called To Guard Town Buildings
A nearby fire department responded as a switch engine steamed up and the crews prepared to douse flames within thirty minutes of a call. The town learned of the well equipped unit only after the incident and plans to call them next time. Mrs W M Moss notes a W C T U meeting March 28 at the M EE church with program items and speakers. Eva R Ain extends thanks for fire protection at her property after the Wednesday night blaze.
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Linton
M. EE
W. M. Moss
Union Select
Allen Williams
Emma
Lizzie Scot
Alice Fields
Eva R, Ain
Notice to Absentee in Greene County Court
State of Indiana Greene circuit court April term 4 notice to absentee Samuel Owen vs Granville D Owen. Plaintiff says defendant left Greene County February 1884 and has resided in Missouri and Texas since then unknown. Property in Greene County wasted. Hear date May 25 1900 at Bloomfield court house. Clerk Joseph W Yakey.
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Samuel Owen
Granville D. Owen
Center Township
Greene County
Indiana
Missouri
Texas
Grene
Anid
Granville I. Owen
Bloomfield
Greene Circuit Court
Joseph W. Yakey
Jefferson Jones
William Denny
J G HERT & CO Spring Stock At 10 to 20 Percent Off
Local retailer advertises spring stock with fall acquisition prices 10 to 20 percent below value. Warns that raw cotton and wool costs rise post April 1, expects no lower prices for a year. Promotes wide range of fabrics and dress goods at reduced rates to encourage early purchases.
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L. A. Gainey
Kana Tailoring Co
Indianapolis
Ribbon and Lace House Offers Silk Ribbons for All
The advertisement promotes two qualities of ribbons in all widths and colors. All silk ribbons including white and black laces in cotton linen and silk with prices from 2 cents per yard to two dollars for wide all overs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Star and Lenox
Ritter
Ritter’s Stylish
Glee Club
Heaton
Moss & Son
Clear Grocery
Freeland Edwards
Lizzie Blevins
I. U. Glee and Mandolin Club
State University
East Side
Ot Herald
Sec’y
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Gilbert H. Hendren
Springville
Ritter’s Corner
Ritter’s
Ritters
la Belle Chocolate
Jones’ Planing
Denver
W. E. Joman
Stalcup’s
Starcup’s
W. E. Inman
Mfg
Chamberlain
Pric
Geo. E. Cravens
A. R. de Fluent
Doylestown
Ohio
Geo. Cravens
Mar
Albany
N. Y
Otto Scholz
Clarence Filbert
Mary Worth
Richard Worth
J. A. Phillips
Public Square
Blacisi
Mary Anderson
Peter M. Stone
Scotland
Frank Sbryer
Hert & Co
G. H. Ledgerwood
Daviess County
Pink East
Big
Worthington
John Stone
A. P. Slinkard
William Lehman
Dud Hixes
G. B. Reese
Owensburg
Harpaing
Henry Williams
Tuasday
Henry
J. B. Wells
Louisville
Simeen Smith
Hendrens Crocery
Bloomfild's
Partment
State of Indiana
Ely
Bala Cipro
Brothers
Warren Street
New Or
Parker
Bill Heads
anMee
Bloomfield, Indiana
J.g.hert & CO
Lakeside
Garden City
Elmwood
Crescent City
Ole
Lancaster
Amoskeag
Toille du Nord
Bic
Hope
Lonsdale
Blaci
Clothing Department
Frank W. Schryer
BIG Department Store
Royal E. Catt & CO
California
Model Grocery
North Side
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