Local News Notes from Worthington and Surroundings
Various items from Worthington and nearby areas include Hindman Coat for cash, Royal E. Catt & Co stocking vegetables and wallpaper, Eveleigh's prices on paints and wallpaper, and a strong live stock demand at Heaton's May sale. The new Baptist church at Worthington was dedicated and enrollment at the normal reached 90. property ads include a $2,000 residence offered for $1,500 in Broomfield.
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Heaton
New Baptist Church
Worthington
Indiana Farmers Insurance Co Pays Off Losses
The Indiana Farmers Insurance Co of Bedford paid the last dollar on May 2, a rare event among insurers. Most firms show unpaid losses in sworn statements. Hartford’s Old Hartford reports 659,583.90 and Phoenix Brooklyn 208,637.86. The piece urges patronizing home institutions and directs readers to contact D. M. Byoom or the home office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Farmers Insurance Co
Bedford
Insurance Co
Old
Hartford
Phoenix Brooklyn
D. M. Byoom
Local notices mix ads and personal updates in town
Community items include farm sale notices and livestock consignments, a barn visit by Chris Kindle, and announcements from M. J. Timmons and Ryan & Son. Local lectures by Rev. West are described, with political notes from Judah Mills and A L Milam. Obituary for Judah Mills records a 90 year lifespan.
Mortgage Loan Offer Promises Fast Funds at Low Interest
Advertises a mortgage loan with interest from 5 to 54 percent per annum for five to ten years on favorable terms. Allows payments of $100 or multiples on any interest pay day. Claims reasonable commission and best terms in the money market and that money can be procured in four days. Vendren and Slink address Bloomfield Indiana near Public Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vendren & Slinkrd
Mononbrock
N. W. Corner Public Square
Bloomfield
Ind
Spinster Fortnightly Club Entertains Old Maids at Opera
The Bloomfield spinsters hosted an open session Friday night with a roll call and committee reports. The highlight was Prof I Cann Makeover transforming attendees until the machine exploded. Door receipts totaled 95.10 with proceeds for the M E K church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfields
Opera House
Oklahoma
I. Can
M. EK. Church
Welcome Reception for Normal Students at C P Church
The young people’s societies hosted a reception for normal students at the C P church on Monday evening. Prof E R Mason gave the welcome, Miss Grace Young sang, and Miss Josie Freeland performed a solo before a partner–matching grand march. Mrs Gertrude Faucett played the organ as couples formed, then they gathered for songs and departure.
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C. P
E R. Mason
Grace Young
Newark
Josie Freeland
Gertrude Faucett
America
Democrat
State to require exam in American literature for teachers
The state board of education orders all licensed teachers to take an American literature exam under a law from the latest session. Exemption licenses will be invalid unless the holder passes the new subject exam, with questions prepared by the state board, affecting many current teachers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
State Normal
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement claims cure for feet
Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful swollen feet corns bunions and sweating. It calms hot tired feet and makes new shoes feel comfortable. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. 25c by mail in stamps trial package free address Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Giant gas well on Hall farm thrills Loogootee
The Hall farm gas well, located two miles south of Loogootee, Indiana, reached about six hundred feet and produces gas with a rushing roar described by expert drillers as the best they have seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loogootee Enterprise
Hall Farm
Petersburg Gas Well Surpasses Jumbo in Flow
In Pennsylvania observers report a gas well near Petersburg flowing at over six million cubic feet daily, surpassing the famed Jumbo well. Visitors noted gas knocks dust and rock from the bore, clouding the derrick as drilling continues. The leaseholders hope for oil further down and see a large gas field nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Bloomfield Baptist Church lauds Rev David Blankenship
The Bloomfield Baptist Church records resolutions praising Pastor David Blankenship for two years of service then moving to Linton. The church commends his faithfulness and doctrine, endorses his wife’s support, and wishes God’s blessing as they relocate. Minutes note inclusion in Indiana Baptist and a printed copy in church records.
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Baptist Church At
Bloomfield
David Blankenship
Baptist Church
Linton
Bro. Blankenship
Indiana Baptist
Joan French
W. M Hara
Illinois Central sale of half fare homeseekers tickets
On Tuesday May 15 at 1 p m the Illinois Central Railway will sell half fare homeseekers excursion tickets from Switz City to Brownville Tennessee. Round trip 11 55 valid to return in 21 days. Describes Brownville lands as comparable to Greene County at one third to one fourth price with low taxes. Calls northern buyers to contact Hendren and Slinkard Bloomfield Ind 912 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Rail Road
Homeseeker
Switz City
Brownville
Tennessee
Greene County
Hendren & Slinkard
Bloomfield
Ind
School enumeration for 1900 compared with 1899 report
A partial list shows the 1900 school enumeration compared with 1899. Two corporations, Stafford and Worthington, have not yet reported all, so their totals are unavailable. Officials note the incomplete data pending final reports from those districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford
Worthington
Reverend Tinsley Delivers Engaging Epworth Lecture
The Rev Charles W Tinsley of Fletcher Place M E Church Indianapolis delivered the first Epworth League lecture in Bloomfield on May 2 speaking for an hour and a half on Whats The Matter With Uncle Sam. The audience praised his charming delivery and urged a return engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Tinsley
Fletcher Place
M. E. Church
Indianapolis
Ind
Epworth League
Uncle Sam
Tinsley
Bloomfield
League
Mineral Sunday Sermon and Plummer Baptism
Church notes report preaching at Mineral Sunday at 2 30 by H H Allen. Elder LeRoy McKinney, pastor of Lyons Christian church, baptized seventeen at Plummer. Lords Supper observed at C P church. Newberry Christian church to baptize in the river Sunday afternoon. Thirty six candidates. Rev I N Yakley to preach Sunday night and H H Allen to address students Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral
H. H. Allen
LeRoy McKinney
Christian Church At
Lyons
Plummer
C. P
Christian Church
Newberry
I. N. Yakley
Local construction boom with new hotel and blocks
The report notes rapid hotel work with many workers. Mack Haig has awarded a contract for a new residence. Rumor suggests John French plans a large business block on the west side of the square this summer. J B Grove adds a second story to his east side hardware store to expand space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Haig
John French
J. B. Grove
East Side
Annual encampment notices for Southern Indiana Railway
Indianapolis Indiana May 16 and 17 1900 annual encampment of the A R department of Indiana with rail tariff one cent per mile via Southern Indiana Railway selling May 14 to 16 good return to May 19 1900 call on Southern Indiana Railway agents or address H H Borer Em G P and T A Bedford nd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Department of Ind
Southern Indiana Railway
H. H. Borer
G. P
T. A. Bedford
Citizens weigh boring for gas or oil at courthouse meeting
A town meeting led by O W Shryer and H R Lowder discussed prospecting for oil or gas. A committee of Henderson Callins McGannon and Slinkard will draft articles of association and stock value, while Harrah Eveleigh Neal study drilling costs. The group set a follow up meeting for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
O. W. Shryer
H. R. Lowder
Shryer
C. E. Henderson
W. L. Callins
J. R. McGannon
John Slinkard
P. H. Harrah
R. E. Eveleigh
Elmer Neal
Pennsylvania Lines Excursions For May Meetings
The Presbyterian General Assembly meets in St Louis from May 17 to 31 with excursion tickets sold on May 15 16 21 and 22 valid for return by June 1 via Pennsylvania Lines. Indiana events include G A R Encampment I O O F Grand Lodge May 14 15 16 and 18 return by May 19 18. F and A M Grand Lodge meets May 22 23 with tickets May 21 and 23 return by May 24 via Pennsylvania Lines.
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General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
St. Louis
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
G. A. R. Department of Indiana
I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge
Rebekah Assembly of Indiana
Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of
Indiana
Imperial Council Shrine Meet Excursion Tickets Offer Trips
Excursion tickets for the May 19 20 21 meeting of the Imperial Council Order Mystic Shrine are nontransferable and sold to Washington DC via Pennsylvania Lines. Tickets allow return trips leaving Washington by May 39 offering travelers days to see the National Capital in spring including the president National Museum Capitol Arlington Heights and the Potomac river scenery.
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Imperial Council
Mystic Shrine
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
Washington
National Capital
Yrisit
National Museum
Capitol
Arlington Heights
Robert E. Lee
Potomac
Fire destroys Furgeson barn in Daviess County
A barn belonging to John Furgeson across the line in Daviess County burned Wednesday night. A bull, substantial wheat, hay and all machinery were lost. Insurance totaled 900 dollars but total loss was much greater. Origin of the fire remains unknown.
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John Furgeson
Daviess County
Pairings and Matches in Local Marriage Notices
Charles Atterburn weds Elizabeth Howard. Thomas G. McCreery to Lythia A. Bland. Samuel R. Bridwell to Mary P. Sturtevant. William Maxwell to Laura Reagan. George Pickard to Effie Pitser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Atterburn
Elizabeth Howard
Thomas G. McCreery
Lythia A. Bland
Samuel R. Bridwell
Mary P. Sturtevant
William Maxwell
Laura Reagan
George Pickard
Effie Pitser
Notice to settle accounts after fire loss
In my recent loss by fire has made it necessary to call on those who owe me by note or account to call and settle I need the money to replace my building Respectfully R E EvE Leien
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Eveleien
Ice Man Advertises Cold Treatment and Judge Visit
Spring weather brings ice and coal offers from T. H. Warnick. The notice invites customers to turn in the alarm and contact via Phone No. 21 for cold treatment. Hon. Orin B. Harris, candidate for circuit judge, visited the town and impressed locals with strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Warnick
Ice Man
Orin B. Harris
Test Your Eyes at Stalcup's Drug Store
W. E. Loman offers eye tests with an expert occulist at Stalcup's drug store and invites readers to try him for spectacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Loman
Stalcup’s
Wool Buyer Seeks Top Market Offers at Bloomfield
J. W. Ritter of the Knights of Pythias block in Bloomfield invites bids from sellers of quality wool. Also notes residence property in Lyons with two lots, a threshing rig, and a clover huller for sale through C. E. Owen of Bicknell, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
C. E. Owen
Bicknell, Ind
Train strikes and kills Marion Scot near Romona
An I. and V. Railroad Line train fatally struck Marion Scot as she walked along the tracks near Romona on Monday. Police and railroad officials investigated the incident and identified the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Scot
Romona
Notice of Liquor License Application in Lyons Indiana 1900
Isaac W. Best applies for a license to sell intoxicating liquors for on premise use at a Lyons Greene County Indiana building. He will present the request to the Greene County Board of Commissioners at the first Monday in June 1900 for a one year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Lyons
Greene County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Main
Noth End
Isaac W. Best
Open Door To Happiness Through Thrift Prices This Week
Our open door to comfort and happiness lies in saving money. We encourage thrift and happiness by helping you save on groceries. We invite attention to the following prices for this week.
Fruit Can Prices From An Old Market Ad
Fragmentary OCR shows a list of canned goods and dried fruits with prices per can or per unit. Items include Bartlett pears and prunes, with unclear brands and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
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Ei x Co
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Vici
Blacks
Hlippera
Big Department Store
Kiefer
Bickel
Allen Williams
Hindman
Royal BE
Curg Hauna
Eveleigh
Royal E. Catt & Co
The
Normal
Sanduill
R. T. Paterson
Broomfield
James Helpheustine
Emerson Short
G. H. Hendren
John F
Slinkard and
Z. P. East
Worthington Times
Royal HE. Catt and Co
Eveleleigh
Moss
Klondyke Restaurant
Earl G. Wilson
Adam Bormuth
Busness Rom
Steve
Rocky Mountain
Muss & Son
M. F. Pate
Virginia
Sons of Veterans
Jas. Phipys
Calvertville
United States
Wilmer Atkinson Co
Philadelphia
Nora Fields & Co
Chris Kindle
J. D. Spencer
M. J. Timmons
Recorder
Ryan & Son’s
E.R. West
Seymour M. B
Dr. West
A. L. Milam
Highland Township
Bryan
Lincoln Milam
Judah Mills
Kiama Brooks
Brooks
Brock
Owensburgh
John W. Kidd
Combs House
Chamberlain
J. W. Lynch
Porr. W. Va
Geo. E. Cravens
May
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
OLD Maids Convention
Royal Baking Powder CO
Rev. Blankenship
Cass
Beech Creek
Highland, Jefferson
Jackson
Smith Reed
Dal Stockton
Richland
Taylor
Pere Eren Tar Eees Wright
Washington Rro
North
Manchester
Louis, MO
the Ice Man
J. W. Ritter
P. Block
North Side Druggist
A.L Cains
Harrah & Fellows
Worthington, Indiana
Phone
French & Shields
Hasler Bros
Fish Bros
N. E. Cor. Square
the Democrat
Japan
Chase & Sanborn
Moss & Son
Prop’s Clean Grocery
Oscar McGrew
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