Converts Immersion and Religious Lectures Dominate Local Church News
Six converts await baptism at the Christian church with services continuing through next week. The Baptist immersed two at Richland mill. Rev. Sears of Nashville lectures at Co. P. Church. Rev. D. Blankenship’s second year is concluded with a unanimous call for another year. Bedford First Christian raises 12000 toward a 20000 building site on their old church. Harriet Kemper lectured on India, China and Japan at the M E church. A large audience attends next Sunday’s 230 PM lecture by Rev. Martin on happiness with a male quartet providing music. A remarkable scene saw seven girls from one Sunday school class confess their Savior on Thursday night, followed by baptism the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
D. Blankenship
Zach Sweeney
Columbus
First Christian Church
Bedford
Harriett Kemper
Anderson
Moradabad
India
M. E. Church
China
Japan
Martin
Ritter's Shop and Millinery Sales in Bloomfield Area
A stream of advertisements notes Ritter's shoe and clothing offerings, Heaton's and Stalcup's millinery openings, Moss and Son groceries, and early spring goods. Other items include home laundry services, harness and equestrian gear, and local farm sales. The notices mention March and April sale dates, local merchants, and a pension increase for J. W H. Brown.
Fire Sale for Heals Artifacts Damaged by Smoke
A local auction offers salvage items from a damaged collection. Artworks and antiques suffer smoke damage but may be sold at deep discounts. Buyers can inspect remaining pieces and bid for restoration or curio purposes.
Death of Charles O'Boyle in Indianapolis Typhoid Pneumonia
Charles O'Boyle brother of Mrs. Joe Shryer died at his Indianapolis home Monday evening from typhoid pneumonia. An advertisement seeks commission-based agents at $15 weekly plus expenses, claiming high selling prowess and urging stock and poultry raisers to buy on sight. Reference address with stamp: American Mfg. Terre Haute, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O'Boyle
Joe Shryer
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Ind
Primary Ethics Question Sparked by Saturday Cash
The piece notes the Republican primary on April 7 and argues that boodlers in town Saturday show money and whiskey influence elections. It calls such influence a disgrace to civilization and urges reform.
Fire destroys Enos Timmons home near town
The residence of Enos Timmons two miles northeast of town burned Friday night around 8 o'clock after a defective flue. The small box house was destroyed except the kitchen area where contents were saved. Loss amount unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Timmons
Bloomfield News From The Court And Businesses
Fresh pork sausage advertised for Opera Block Commissioner's court next Monday. Dry stove wood sold cheap at Jones planing mill. Farmers sowing oats and advancing spring work. Heaton's April sale touted as largest ever. Local dryness noted for the season. Enamel buggy tops offered by Spooner & Co. Loomfield oil field development teased. Desirable business block in Bloomfield offered. Offers on wall pavers and window shares from J. B. Stalcup. Abstracts available from M. J. Timmons next to Recorder. Chris Kindle claims a 2 173 mark near Switz City. Indiana University Glee Club received generous support Monday night. Spooner & Co. features harness and saddles. Oliphant & Woodruff dissolve livery partnership. Woodruff operates south side. Frost and crops reported gone. Spooner touts large inventory. M A Thomas of Newberry married Pearl Brown. leg amputated in Indianapolis. Insurance losses settled. policy totals cited for Henderson and Eveleigh.
New U B Church at Morgan Valley Dedication
The new U B church at Morgan Valley formerly Mud Pike will be dedicated to the service of God on Sunday April 22 1900. Services at 10 will be conducted by Presid ing Elder T J Spike Ex Presiding Elder J L Brandenburg Rev A Shidler and possibly others. Everyone is invited to attend.
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U. B
Morgan Valley
Mud Pike
T. J. Spike
J. L. Brandenburg
A. Shidler
Center township petitions for gravel road in good roads push
A circulating petition in Center township advocates a gravel road to connect the township with the county seat and improve year round market access. The measure is hailed as a step toward placing the township at the forefront.
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Center Township
Pain-Kalm Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
If troubled with rheumatism try Chamberlain's Pain-Kalm. It costs nothing if ineffective and one application relieves pain. It cures sprains and bruises in a third of the time of other treatments. It also treats cuts burns frostbites quinsey pains in the side and chest glandular swellings. Each bottle warranted priced 25 or 50 cents. For sale by Geo E Cravens.
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Chamberlain
Pain Balm relief aids rheumatic shoulder pain
A. R. De Fiuent reports Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave almost immediate relief from years of rheumatism in his right shoulder and side. The ad notes the product is sold by Geo Craven and includes testimonials about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy's effectiveness in easing a child’s croup until a doctor could arrive.
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A. R. de Fiuent
Doylestown
Ohio
Chamberlain
Geo. Cravens
Mar
Albany
N. Y
Otto Scholz
Geo. EH. Cravens
Southern Indiana Teachers Meet Evansville Officials Route Set
The Southern Indiana Teachers Association has chosen the Southern Indiana railway as the official route to Evansville for the April 5 to 7, 1900 meeting. Special cars depart Greensburg Elizabeth town and Bedford on April 5, with reduced rail fares enabling broad attendance. H. H. Roseman G. P. A.
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Southern Indiana Teachers Association
Southern Indiana Railway
Evansville
Greensburg
Shelbyville
Madison
Columbus
Franklin
Edinburg
Bedford
North Vernon
Seymore
Elizabethtown
H. H. Roseman
Grain-O offers coffee substitute made from pure grains
Ask your grocer to show Grain-O the new food drink and the most delicate stomachs receive it well. It imitates the rich seal brown of mocha yet costs only 15c and 25c per package. Sold by all grocers. Also note marriage licenses and a fire recovery note.
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Grain-O
Java
Eye testing arranged at Starlcup's drug store
W E Inman offers eye testing at Starlcup's drug store with an expert occulist for spectacles.
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W.E. Inman
Starlcup
Wall Paper Sale Promises 500 Patterns to Choose From
The note advertises Will Dean wallpaper with 10c to 20c price tiers and a 414 listing. The County Superintendent reports letters from students and teachers across counties planning to attend Greene County Normal this year. The school prom is poised to be the largest yet in the county. John F. Slinkard of Cass township will move to Bloomfield this week to join the community and will occupy the Crane property near George Endres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Dean
Greene County Normal
John F. Slinkard
Cass Township
Bloomfield
George
Endres
Oil Booms In Loogootee Steam Toward Rich Leases
Scramble for oil and gas leases erupts in Loogootee Indiana as experts from across the country flood in since last October. Land is leased in Martin and Daviess counties with towns holding 30 000 to 40 000 acres under lease as derrick development begins. Production is shallow at about 475 feet in a sand that yields long lived wells and the pool is believed to cover a large area.
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Loogootee, Inc
Derricktown
Loogootee
Pennsylvania
Eldorado
Martin County
Daviess County
Birthdays, Convocation and Railway Deals Highlight Indianapolis Event
An 1890s era notice recounts Lloyd Wrights eighty seventh birthday gathering in Indiana with extensive family details and praise. It also notes the Indianapolis convocation dates March 27 to 30, 1900 and Southern Indiana Railway ticket discounts for travelers, plus an advertisement for Ely Cream Balm and chain harness at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Southern Indiana Railway
Jas. Smith
American Lice Destroyer claims to end vermin in 24 hours
A bold advertising pitch for American Lice Destroyer from American Mfg. Co. of Terre Haute Indiana asserts the product kills mites and lice in poultry settings within a day. It promises protection for 250 fowls for a year per package and offers a money back guarantee if not effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killa
American Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Local Bookmaker Seeks Investor Partners
An established horse racing bookmaker on the Metropolitan tracks solicits cooperative investments of $100 or more. Claims investor returns exceeding 500 percent last season. Contact P. O. Box 374 New York for details.
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P. O. Box
New York
Settlement urged from all note holders after fire
All parties with notes and accounts due are asked to call and settle. The fire adds extra money demands on us. Franco & SHIELDS.
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Franco & Shields
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Christian Chuarch
The
Baptist
Richland Mill
Sears
Nashville, Tenn
Co. P. Church
England
Pepsia
Ritter
Ritter's Stylish
Hindman
Lean Grocery
Son's
L. H. Staloup
Staloup
Philips
Hillips
Bloomsett
Krondyke Estaurat
Karl G. Wilson
Lyon
East Side
Herald, Sec
Madison Medicine Co
Gilbert R. Hendren
Ritter's Corner
Ritter’s
Moss
Ritters
Heaton
Graham
Clean Grocery
Stalenp's
Groves Harness Shop
Moss & Son
Ras Quire
W H. Brown
Switz City
W. F. Spooner & Co's
W. F. Spooner& Co’s
J. B. Stalcup
John
J. G. Hert & Co
Ol Stalcup
S.L
Ed Ray
Bedford Mail
Eioaertialas Ind
Commissioner's Court
Jones’ Planing
W. F. Spooner & Co
Dloomfield
J. B. Stalcup’s
M. J. Timmons
Recorder
Chris Kindle
J. D. Spencer
Indiana University Glee Club
Monsey
Dome
W. F. Spooner& Co
Oliphant & Woodruff
Mr. Woodruff
Spooner
M. A. Thomas of
Newberry
Pearl Brown
French
Shields
Royal
Association
K. P
Bloomfield Bank
R. E. Eveleigh
Joseph W.himebrook
Etta M. Burcham
Jobn McLaughlin
Pearl Melton
James Harley Crane
Maud Edwards
William Dennis Wright
Bessie Royal
Paris Camden
Laura Kimball
Loogoote
Lloyd Wright
Lloyd
Virginia
Indiana
Elizabeth Clark
Uncle Lloyd
Nancy Meeks
Unccle Lloyd
Sarah Gee
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
V. F. Spooner & Co
State of Laem
Greene County
Greene Circuit Court
Samuel Owen
Granville D. Owen
Toriownehta
Urt
State of
Texas
Greene
Greene Circuit
Joseph W. Yakey
Board of Commissioners
Har L. Doney
ELY Eroshe
Wanrun St
Earth
Phillipine Islands
Kentucky
Frank W. Shryer
L.H. Stalcup
Mar. Sl
Cresco
BIG. Department Store
Royal E. Catt & CO. Model Grocery
Royal E. Catt & CO
Grocery
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