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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
3
Local notes trumpet Hindman coal for cash and Eveleigh paint and wall paper stock. Royal E. Catt & Co advertises sliced ham and new cake lines. J B Stalcup touts vast wall paper and hammock selections. Other items note taxes due, court meetings, and community updates at Klondyke restaurant and Bloomfield events.
Col Hargitt, famed newspaper man who roamed from Maine to Florida, lived off printers and quoted Shakespeare. Though rumored dead many times, this time he seems set for a final journey, a true end of an era for the press.
The Seashore Mountain and Lake Resorts offer prime summer leisure within easy reach of Pennsylvania Lines. Agents provide rates train service and through car comforts and aid in planning trips free of charge. Contact the nearest Pennsylvania Lines Passenger and Ticket Agent for details. July 1.
Des Simpson adjudged insane but kept at home due to crowded asylum. He fled last Thursday, was captured on the White River railroad bridge, brought to town, and jailed after resisting officers. He has torn his clothes while in custody. Greene County teachers attend State Normal School in Terre Haute. Grain O advertisement extols health benefits and costs. Wallpaper stock advertised at 5c and 25c.
The last days of the fishing season were ideal for anglers who fished and enjoyed boat riding. With fishing halted until July first, sportsmen lament the heat and long walks as they wait for the streams to reopen.
Advertises a loan service offering 5 to 54 percent annual interest with five to ten year terms and the option to repay £100 or multiples on any interest day. Claims reasonable commission and best money market terms. Promises fast funds within four days if needed.
A brief note describes mixing Paris Green with millers shorts or middlings to create a slightly green mixture. Dampen slightly, scatter over infested areas, and rely on the worms’ preference for the mix as they ingest it and die.
A three day meeting begins Friday at Buna Vista Baptist Church led by Rev. Strickland of Gibson County. Two Sunday services are planned for forenoon and afternoon with an invitation to all. Rev. H. H. Allen will preach in Mineral City at 2 30 PM Sunday.
In Bloomfield Indiana a resident announces imminent sale or trade of all belongings to move away. The message lists a town property, a business block, a grocery store, and printing offices including Democrat and Linton Call, with W. M. Moss name attached.
May 14 1900 letters remaining unclaimed include L. R. Oker and J. E. Snryver. Postmaster requests callers to say advertised when inquiring.
On Tuesday May 15 at 1 PM Illinois Central Rail Road will sell half fare homeseeker excursions from Switz City to Brownville Tennessee. Round trip price is 11.55 good to return within 21 days. A pleasant time to view crops and land around Brownville.
A powder to shake into shoes relieves swollen nervous hot feet and fatigue. It cools and eases walking, cures sweating feet ingrowing nails blisters and callous spots. Gives rest and comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25c trial packages free Allen Olmsted LeRoy NY.
Describes lands in northern areas as superior for climate and tax rate, offered at one third to one fourth the price of local lands with reasonable payments. Encourages northern buyers seeking good climate, low taxes, and good markets. For details contact Hendren and Slinkard, Bloomfield, Ind. 912.
Mrs Ida H Bowen wife of Wm Bowen died at home in South Bloomfield on Sunday April 29 at 12:30 from heart failure. She was 22 and a daughter of Isaac Holland of Martin county. The couple married last September. Funeral held Monday at home by Rev H H Allen of the M E church and interment at Kentucky Ridge cemetery. Get Eveleigh's prices and paints.
Last Friday night burglars pried open Dr. Cole's Switz residence while he and his wife slept. They took his trousers from the bed, $16 in cash, and a $35 gold watch. later the trousers and pocket book with notes were found in the yard. Nichols home was also entered with $40 and a $17 watch taken. Bicknell bloodhounds were used but failed to scent the culprits.
Residence property in Lyons offers two nice lots and a threshing rig with clover bullet, addressed to C. E. Owen of Bicknell Ind. A Bloomfield residence valued at 2000 dollars is available for 1500. A business block returning 1500 yearly is offered in trade for a good farm. Inquire at this office stock of wallpaper.
R E Everiang asks those who owe him by note or account to call and settle to replace his building after a recent fire. The notice lists several names alongside contacts and implies a local business or personal debt recovery effort.
A past newspaper advertisement offers rewards for forming English words from letters in Ward Drug Company. Top prizes range up to 1000 dollars with bonuses for ties, 20 words or more, and multiple runner ups. Contests close July 15th 1900 with full details by mail.
J. G. Hert and wife returned Monday from a visit with relatives at Iddiarallis and Jeffersonville. Mr Hert, once hindered by heart trouble from riding trains, successfully completed the trip and plans to resume longer travels. Consign your live stock to Heaton's May sale for the high dollar.
Word reaches that Col W. P. Hargitt the veteran tramp printer is dying at his sister Mrs Dr Hunter's home in Wyoming near Cincinnati. His nephew says the colonel is dying from exhaustion and a refusal of nourishment.
W E Inman offers eye tests through arrangements with an expert occulist at Starcup’s drug store. Try him for spectacles.
Mrs. Charles Criffith is named in a notice listing roomers at the Gentleman Normal Student residence. The brief item records occupancy details and identifies the household leader.
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