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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
3
The Bloomfield Democrat lists subscription prices for one year 10 dollars paid in advance, 12 percent for nonpayment, with arrearages counted from 1859 or 1899. It urges readers to pay up and take the $1 rate for a year in advance.
The Bloomington Star press preview jokes about editorials and notes that the Daviss county Democrats endorse Hon. John H. Spencer as a delegate to the national convention. It praises his loyalty and capability to represent the district intelligently and credibly.
Democrats of Cass township Greene County Indiana meet April 7 1900 at Dr Sims office Newberry for primary to nominate a full ticket for November while supporters of J W Bryan are invited. By order of Committee M F McIntosh Wy Nerr Com Democratic Convention. Bloomfield voters meet March 31 1900 at 7 pm in the court house to nominate a town ticket for the town of Bloomfield Indiana.
Jasonville health remains good with several residents visiting neighbors and attending events. Worthington visitors include A. Y. Letainger and N. B. Smith while L. N. Miller travels with Spencer Hitte to Plainfield for schooling. Rev. William Baker preached at Lebanon. Bertha Gibson suffered a rough on rate dose with poor prognosis.
Sick are all reported better. Jacob Floyd and Fred Meredith visited Bloomfield on Tuesday. Sherman Hash called at Fred Merediths Saturday night on business. Joe Sparkes plans move to Cincinnati to keep Chicago hotel. John W King moved to Vincennes. Lulu Sherrow called at Fred Merediths Thursday. Wm Meredith and wife visited Dan Sullivans Friday night. Joe Sparkes called on Jacob Floyd Monday on business. B J Meredith is very poorly. Luther Hash was seen en route to Fred Merediths Sunday night.
James Duncan and family moved to Hastings farm near Elnora. Henry Canada moved into James Duncan’s vacated house. Otis Brinson of Dugger visited Dixon friends Saturday evening. Mrs Mary Wallace recovering from a hip fracture hopes to be out soon. Mrs Ed Markley and daughters visited Dixon. Frank Newsom injured building a wire fence. Mary Rector visited Mrs John Sage. W B Squire reports mill in good running order. Rufus Reed hosts his mother from McVitie. Emerson Baker bought a new buggy. Miss Mollie Canada visiting sister Mrs T B Mail. Theodore Bridwell and wife drove to Switz City. Locals dispute smallpox report. Dixon is high on a hill and cases blow away. J H Fowler, Spencer lawyer, spent Saturday with Lewis Dake and family.
Mount Nebo notes report improving health as Sunday school optimism grows. Bert Hasler leaves for Illinois for work. Mrs. Lew Scamp visits James Bailey. Frank Neff and Lelia Bailey attend a local gathering at Reuben Barter's. Death of Wm. Rhabotton, caused by paralysis, shocks locals. he leaves a brother and two sisters.
John McHaley and wife, noted as respectable residents of north Beech Creek, visited their brother last Friday. Bill Lawhead, a Camp Branch citizen, announces candidacy for supervisor and is well regarded locally. Unclear events also mention Wadkins hauling logs, Hanson passing through to Newark, and Ferguson family social visits.
Friday evening in Doans saw Ben Mullis and Edgar King visit. Stella Hasler visited the Misses Dickey Sunday. Lloyd Wright and family called on Arnold Crash's Sunday. Harry Ferguson delivered the Doans mail this week. W Dickey made a business trip to Rockwood and Koleen Friday. Mrs Mary Kidd visited A J Dickey Saturday. Lula Richardson went home Saturday to stay. Mrs Alph McDonald of Martin county was in Doans Friday. D W Garrett is reported in poor health.
Robert Dyer is very sick with rheumatism. Charley Long moved back from Spencer and notes water from the old spring. Will Hayse’s wife is very sick and not expected to live. Will Jean is rebuilding his house and will move soon. Miss Anna Beamer of Spencer visited Miss Leota Falk. Miss Bertha Williams closed a successful term of school with a good dinner and student performances.
Jacks Creek reports health good. J P McIntosh did a business trip to Worthington last week. Lem Long went to Illinois to work this summer. Will McIntosh will live with his father and farm there. Ollie Long hauling logs to Farmer for a Terre Haute firm. Tillman Keiley able to be out again. Emmett Dyer spent Sunday at Farmer with J W Denton. Walter Hudson moves to Foley farm on April first. Will and Curtis Marshall at Farmer buying farming implements. D W Calvert runs his corn cracker every Saturday. Several schools will dine in this township this week. Lidie Endara and son visited her father and friends on Jack Creek Saturday night and Sunday. F B Long returned from Bloomington where he has been going to college.
Robinson and Dan Riddle were seen buying timber last week while Joe Hasket of Switz City visited. Sunday school at the chapel elected officers Simon Ashcraft superintendent Martha Ashcraft treasurer Rhoda Hall secretary Hershel Corbin choirister Martha Ashcraft assistant choirister. Nelson Reed’s birthday gathering joined by about seventy friends and relatives featured a large feast and a group photograph.
The Cass township Democratic primary names two candidates for marshal: Dick Chipman and Harry Ferges on. Knox county Democrats nominate a full ticket including Representative Joseph Lt. Reeve and Sheriff Louis C Summit with other posts filled by W. Hoover and John E. Rogers. Daviess and Gallatin county tickets list multiple officials and district representatives, with James W. Kain and William Kennedy among district picks.
A long list of in town visitors and absentees includes Ovid Pielas from out of town yesterday, George Iastman at Gosport Tuesday, Mrs. J. H. Persons visiting Lin ton over Sunday, and many others from Center and Stafford townships. Notables include Capt. Johna Ogden, a Republican candidate for commissioner, and Elias Crance, a Democrat, both seen in town this week.
On Tuesday forty seven citizens of Daviess county left Elvora for Churchs Ferry North Dakota to establish a future home. They belong to the Olmish sect and expect a cold but fertile wheat country. Our travels show the reviewer would not choose the area for residence.
The Hoosier Coal company re-elected Elmer Neal as president and E. H. Tripp as vice-president with C. W. Adams as secretary and treasurer. They report a 53 foot coal vein at 192 feet depth and plan a tipple and hoisting of coal.
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a proven treatment for female illnesses. It cites long standing success, a large testimonial base, and claims of restoring health for many women including Mrs. Rosa Helden and Miss Jorzeaux, urging readers to trust the remedy.
Two readers report relief from womb trouble and tumors after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mary A. Stout of Watsontown Pa says tumors were expelled and health improved after trial. A B Davies of Binghamton adds leucorrhea treatment success and willingness to recommend.
A Kentucky reader shares a testimonial of recovering from childbed fever and womb trouble after eight months bedridden. She credits Pinkham’s Compound and Wash for relief, enabling her to perform housework and urging others to try the remedy.
Linton Indiana March 26 The Commercial Club discusses a coal railroad from Indianapolis to Linton with support for a substantial bonus. A large undeveloped coal field lies northeast toward Cloverdale on the Monon line, with prior development focused south west and northwest.
Linton Indiana March 26 The Southern Indiana railway will lay its tracks into Jasonsville this week and reach Terre Haute within twenty five miles. A large force will be employed as weather permits to rush the road into Terre Haute with passenger trains expected to run into Union Station by July 4.
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