Local News Briefs From Linton Indiana
Hindman Con offers cash, F M Utterback moved to Linton, Eveleigh paints and wallpaper stock, Moss & Son discount pros. Linton Clay City game set for Sunday. J B Stalcup offers discounts on wallpaper. Wages for best market price for wool sought. Census changes to include birth, marriage, education details. June 4 lecture by Rev A Martin on The Standard of True Greatness. Linton Trotting and Racing Assoc holds July 4 5 meet with 1800 purse. Harley Hostettler injured at work. eye likely saved.
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Rev. A. Martin
Cure by Chamberlain’s remedy praised by resident
J W Lyncu of Pogr Va says he was badly stricken with flux and a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him permanently after a few doses. He urges neighbors to use it.
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Chamberlain
J. W. Lyncu
Pogr. W. Va
Clay City beats Lin ton 15 to 3 in Sunday game
Local sports note reports Clay City defeating the Linton team by 15 to 3 on Sunday. Other items mention ads for wall paper and shade sales at J B Stalcup, price drops, and community notices about residents and local business moves.
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Clay City
Linton
Allen's Foot-Ease powder promises quick foot relief
Allen's Foot-Ease is marketed as a universal foot comfort powder that cures painful, swollen feet and growing nails, relieves corns and bunions, reduces sweating and fatigue, and makes new shoes feel easier. Sold at druggists and shoe stores, 25 cents by mail, trial package free from Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy NY.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Death of Mrs May Haig Wife of Dr John Haig
Word reached Tuesday afternoon of the sudden death of Mrs May Haig of LeRoy Ir from appendicitis. She was forty one years old on Monday and a sister of L S Forbes of this town. Daughter of the late Rev Lealdes Forbes who died in the same house four years earlier. Funeral arrangements pending. Mrs Haig and L S Forbes left Wednesday for LeRoy.
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May Haig
John Haig
LeRoy
Methodist Conference Tickets On Sale May Dates To Chicago
Low rate non transferable round trip tickets offered by the Methodist Episcopal Church Conference. Sales occur May 1 2 7 14 and 21 for trips to Chicago with return travel allowed until June 1. The offer targets attendees of the May gathering and sets travel validity through early June.
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Methodist Episcopal Church Conference
Chicago
Unclaimed Letters To Be Sent To Dead Letter Office
The June 4 1900 letters include Miss Mamie Woodhouse. Advertised notices warn they will be forwarded to the Dead Letter Office if unclaimed.
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Mamie Woodhouse
Young man Charlie Utterback assaulted outside Klondike
Late Thursday afternoon Charlie Utterback exited the Klondike restaurant with a battered face after reports of a forceful push incident. Police are investigating the assault and questioning witnesses as the victim seeks medical care.
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Klondike
Charlie Utterback
Man Refuses to Pay Bill in Oklahoma Restaurant
A man from Oklahoma threatened to pay only part of his bill or take a licking at a restaurant, but Frank Warnick refused both, and the dispute ended with the customer paying the bill. Frank sustained a broken knuckle afterward. Local notices mention A. Martin’s meetings in Newberry, Memorial services, and a series of sermons and lectures by Elder W. R. Covert opposing spiritualism and promoting scientific lectures.
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Oklahoma
Frank Warnick
Rank
Mr. Utterback
Frank
W. BR. Covert
Shiloh
Christa
Odex Journal
Covert
Opera House
W. R. Covert
Eaglesville Cor
Odon Journal
Annual Meeting of German Baptists at North Manchester
The Dunkards hold their annual meeting in North Manchester Indiana from May 20 to June 5. Excursion tickets for nearby Pennsylvania Lines stations run May 31 to June 8 and from distant stations May 29 to June 4. Return travel is valid through June 1 with a later extension possible by ticket deposit and fifty cent fee to the Central Passenger Association before June 9.
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Dunkards
North Manchester
Ind
Pennsylvania Lines
Central Passenger Association
Ori
Memorial observances announced by G A R and S of V
The G A R S of V and all old soldiers are asked to meet in the court house corridor Sunday at 10 a.m. to march to M F E church for a memorial sermon. Decoration Day events include a 1 30 p m post room gathering and 2 p m services with Prof. W T Brown delivering the oration. A program is planned. Also a loan ad offers 5 to 54 percent interest, five to ten years, up to 100 dollars, from Hendren and Slinkerd Bloomfield Indiana.
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S. of V
Court House
M. FE. Church
W. T. Brown
Hendren & Slinkerd
Mononblock
N.W. Corner
Public Square
Bloomfield
Ind
Burglars Strike At Ryan Household On Wednesday
Wednesday night burglars entered T. M. Ryans home and stole a pair of Will Ryans pants with loose change. keys were left on the front porch. The incident suggests an interior acquaintance knew the place.
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T. M. Ryan
Will Ryan
Surprise wedding shocks town as couple wed in Indianapolis
Wednesday morning Avery Griffith and Mrs. Minerva J. Smith left for Indianapolis to attend an encampment and discovered they were married. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. L B Knotts, former pastor of the M E church in Bloomfield. Griffith and his wife are well known and respected locals.
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Avery Griffith
Minerva J. Smith
Indianapolis
L. 8. Knotts
M. EK
Bloomfield
Griffith
Community Leader Extends Best Wishes to Griffiths
A Democrat envoy expresses warm regards to Mr and Mrs Griffith wishing them long lives and prosperity, following their recognition within the community. The note underscores admiration for the couple’s standing among locals who know them well.
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The
Democrat
Griffith
Gas oil venture spans town meetings in court and at the auditor
Citizens crowded the auditor and the court as a gas and oil prospect prompts stock sales at ten dollars a share. A committee solicits subscriptions, Rev W R Covert addresses farmers and professionals, and the group plans to complete organization next Friday night. Normal Notes list students and instructors with encouragement to attend lectures and classes.
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Auditor’s Office
J. KE. McGannon
J. KH. MacGannon
Phil Harrah
J.G. Tert
John Slinkard
BH. BK. Knapp
Ds HH. OV. Norvail
A. L Cavins
Covert
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Elder Covert
Park and
Walnut Grove
Court House
Redter W. BR. Covert
Rain Returns After Dry Spell Causes Street Flooding
After a dry spring, a heavy rain last Friday drenched the area. Rain began early that morning, persisted for hours, then intensified in the evening washing away some culverts and soaking the ground thoroughly for the first time in months. The skies cleared briefly, then worsened again overnight.
Rain arrives late as sats suffer heavy losses
In January rain came too late to help, leaving many sats killed by the heavy breath. Wiest shows limited prospects in this region, but at least there is no complaint about the prior drought for the near term.
Summer Outings and How to Reach Them
The Seashore Mountain and Lake resorts are prime summer destinations within easy reach by Pennsylvania Lines trains. Agents offer full information on rates train service and through car comforts and will help plan vacation trips at no charge. Apply to the nearest Pennsylvania Lines Passenger and Ticket Agent for details. A. B. Bixler, Ticket Agent, Switz City, Ind. July 1.
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Pennyslvania
Pennsylvania Lines
A. B. Bix- Ler
Ticket Avent
Switz City
Ind
Census warns absent residents to aid enumeration this summer
The census announces June counting will occur nationwide with delays possible for people away from home, urging heads of families to inform supervisors and leave written notes with a neighbor. Emphasis on avoiding undercount in cities and during the Paris exposition, with John Billheimer of Washington, Ind., named as district supervisor.
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United States
Congress
Census Office
John Billheimer
Washington
Ind
Local Notices on Corn Sale and Building Lot Inquiry
1400 bushels of corn priced at 50 cents per bushel offered by Daniel Axe of Plummer Indiana. Address inquiries to Daniel Axe. A building lot for Worthington well located is available. contact W. M. Moss at this office.
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Daniel Axe
Plummer
Ind
Worthington
W. M. Moss
Monon Route Tickets For Inter State Tourney Carnival
On account of the Inter State Tournament and Whist Carnival the Monon Route will sell tickets to Chicago and return May 30 through June 2 at one and one third fare. J W Branvon Agt.
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Monon
Chicago
J. W. Branvon. Agt
Monon Route Sells Round Trip Tickets to Indianapolis
The Monon Route offers round trip tickets to Indianapolis for June 1 and 5 at one fare. J. W. Brandon, Agent, announces the sale in connection with the Democratic State Convention.
Democrat Advertising Office Promotes Samples and Prices
The Democrat office invites customers to view samples and prices before ordering, promising savings by comparing options from their advertising fans and novelties catalog.
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Democrat
Wool Buyer Seeks Offers Before Selling
J. W. Ritter of the Knights of Pythias Block in Bloomfield Tud. 1014 invites sellers to approach him before completing a sale and states willingness to pay the highest market price for good wool.
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Woot
J. A. Phillips
J. W. Ritter
K. of P. Block
Bloomfield
Test Your Eyes at Starcup’s Drug Store
W E Inman offers eye testing with an expert occulist for spectacles. Try Evelects prices and paints and wall power.
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W.E. Inman
Starcup
Eveletc
Notable Names in Local Marriage Notices
Joseph Barnard and Libby Smith partner with Nathan Squire Jr and Ethel Gertrude Iield in a public wedding notice. Henry D Guerard Nancrede and Mary L Taylor also appear in the society item.
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Joseph Barnard
Libby Smith
Nathan Squire, Jr
Ethel Gertrude Iield
Henry D. Guerard Nancrede
Mary L. Taylor
Blood Purifier Ad Promises Cure for Skin and Blood
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for skin ailments and blood disorders. It claims rapid healing of ulcers and sores, urges purification of blood, and offers a trial bottle free with a full treatment priced at $5 for six bottles.
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Sabes
Vici
Blacks
Big Department Store
Kiefer
Allen Williams
F. M. Utterback
Eveleigh
Moss & Son
J. B. Stalcup’s
Sandhill
R. T. Paterson
Monon Company
J. B. Stalcup
M. J. Timmons
Recorder
A. Martin
James Harrell
Varanda
S. T. P. Osbon
Alice Stalcup
Sam Shertzer
Eveleleigh
Miers
Hiram Lawson
Wendell Phillips
Durward Shertzer
Southern Indiana
Terre Haute
Christian Church
Linton Trotting and Racing Association
Ben F, Sherwood
Sec'y
Lintol
Calvin Weeks
Newton
Ill
Harley Hostettler
Hasler Bros. Hardware Store
Geo. E. Cravens. May
Chris Kindle
J. D. Spencer
Star Cash
Mr. Easton
Greene County Republican
S. I
Spring Hill Junction
Louisville
Bedford
J. E. Suryer, P. M
Church Chines
Ter. A. Martin
Newberry
Mineral
H. H. Allen
Alla Record
J.B. Smith
YW. Or
Ehurch
Christian Church Convention
Valparaiso
Tulip
Cemetry
NORTI
Manchester
Memorial Services
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Miss Hawk
Solsberry
Grace Glover
Cora Faucett
Fred Hand
Terre Haute Normal
Alta Terreil
Nora Catt
Brown
Literary Society
Hubbard
H. E. Cudhman
J. W. Brandon
Harrah & Fellows
Worthington, Indiana
Phone
French & Shields
Hasler Bros
Fish Bros
S. E. Cor
Square
Graham Waters
VanCamp’s
Agc
Prop’s. Clean Grocery
Oscar McGrew
M’gr
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