Linton News Briefs From Local Advertisers and Events
Local notices report Hindman Coal for cash, Eveleigh wall paper stock at J B Stalcup, and window shades discounts. Linton Clay City ball game slated Sunday. census questions will cover age birth race and home ownership. A. Martin lecture June 4 promises a rare treat. Linton Trotting meet July 4 5 offers 1800 purses and two balloon ascensions. Accident at Hasler Bros shop injures eye. prognosis uncertain.
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Linton Trotting and Racing Association
Indiana
Ben F. Sherwood
Sec’y
Lintoi
Ind
Remarkable Cure by Chamberlains Remedy in West Virginia
J W Lyncu of pogr West Virginia writes that after a severe flux he used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and a few doses produced a permanent cure. He urges others to try the remedy for that dreadful disease.
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Chamberlain
J. W. Lyncu
Pogr. W. Va
Clay City ball team defeats Lin ton 15 to 3 Sunday
Local sports report notes Clay City beat the Linton team 15 to 3 at Clay City on Sunday. Other items include promotion of window shades at J B Stalcup and moving Star Cash grocery to Linton. The Greene County Republican is planned as a new paper next month.
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Clay City
Linton
Greene County Republican
Allen's Foot-Ease powder promises swift foot relief
Allen's Foot-Ease is advertised as a powder that cures painful swollen feet corns and bunions and relieves sweating callouses and tired aching feet. It claims to make new shoes feel comfortable and offers a trial package free with mail orders 25 cents by mail from Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy NY.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Death of Mrs May Haig in LeRoy Illinois
Word arrived Tuesday of the sudden death of Mrs May Haig 41 wife of Dr John Haig LeRoy Illinois from appendicitis. She was sister of L S Forbes of this town and daughter of the late Rev Lealdes Forbes who died in the same house four years ago. Funeral arrangements not announced. Mrs Haig and L S Forbes left Wednesday for LeRoy.
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May Haig
John Haig
LeRoy
Methodist Episcopal May Ticket Sale to Chicago
The Methodist Episcopal Church Conference offers low rate non transferable round trip tickets to Chicago for travel on May 1 2 7 14 and 21. Tickets are valid for return leaving Chicago no later than June 1.
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Methodist Episcopal Church Conference
Chicago
Unclaimed letters to be sent to Dead Letter Office
The remaining letters as of June 4 1900 include Miss Mamie Woodhouse. Call for the unclaimed mail by stating advertised when inquiring.
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Mamie Woodhouse
Man Hurt After Altercation Near Klondike Restaurant
A young man named Charlie Utterback was seen leaving the Klondike restaurant late Thursday with a battered face after an apparent assault. Police were alerted as witnesses described a forceful confrontation and possible ongoing inquiry into the incident.
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Klondike
Charlie Utterback
Notable Encounters and Community Announcements Across Indiana
An account mentions a man in Oklahoma who refused to pay and threatened a lick while a restaurant dispute ended with payment after injuring Frank Warnick. The piece also lists Rev. J D Smith lectures and Memorial services, Christian church events, and Elder W R Covert’s sermons on spiritualism and criticism of modern spiritualism. Local church notices from Odes Journal and Eaglesville Cor. provide dates, places, and attendees for upcoming services and union meetings.
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Oklahoma
Frank Warnick
Frank
Mr. Utterback
Rank
W. R. Covert Gove
Shiloh
Christain Reierce
Odes Journal
Covert
Opera House
W. R. Covert
Eaglesville Cor
Odon Journal
German Baptist Annual Meeting at North Manchester Indiana
The Dunkards will hold their annual meeting in North Manchester Indiana from May 29 to June 8 Excursion tickets from Pennsylvania Lines stations within 100 miles of North Manchester May 31 to June 8 inclusive and from stations beyond 100 miles May 29 to June 4 inclusive Return tickets valid without validation until June 10 Extension of return limit possible to July 5 with ticket deposit and 50 cent payment to Joint Agent of Central Passenger Association by June 9.
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Dunkards
North Manchester
Ind
Pennsylvania Lines
Central Passenger Association
Memorial Day G A R S of V meet and church sermon
The G A R S of V and all old soldiers are asked to assemble Sunday at 10 in the court house corridor to march to M KE church for a memorial sermon. Decoration Day events start at 1 30 in the post room with public services at 2 in the court rooms where Prof W T Brown will deliver the oration.
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Mineral
HH. H. Allen
W. R. Covert
Tulip
Walnut Grove
Cemetry
S. of V
Court House
M. KE. Church
W. T. Brown
Money lending ad offers favorable terms in Bloomfield
Interest 5 to 5 per annum for five to ten years on good terms. Pay $100 or multiples on interest days. Reasonable commission and best terms in the money market. We will make it to your interest to see us. Can procure money in four days if necessary. Hendren & Slinker d Mononblock N W corner Public Square Bloomfield Ind.
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Hendren & Slinkerd
Mononblock
N.W. Corner Public Square
Bloomfield
Ind
Burglary at T. M. Ryan Residence Reported
Wednesday night burglars entered T. M. Ryans house taking a pair of Will Ryans pants with a small amount of loose change. The pants and a bunch of keys were found on the front porch and no other items were taken. The incident suggests the culprit knew the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Ryan
Will Ryan
Surprise Wedding in Bloomfield Sparks Local Interest
Avery Griffith and Mrs. Minerva J. Smith left for Indianapolis and were secretly married. Reverend L. S. Knotts, former Bloomfield M E Church pastor, officiated. Griffith, a respected local citizen, and his wife are well regarded.
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Avery Griffith
Minerva J. Smith
Indianapolis
L. S. Knotts
M. E. Church
Bloomfield
Griffith
Best wishes extended to Mr and Mrs Griffith
The Democrat extends best wishes to Mr and Mrs Griffith and hopes they may live long and prosper.
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The
Democrat
Griffith
Gas and oil venture draws crowds for meeting in court
Citizens packed the auditor’s office and court room to push a gas or oil development. a stock sale at ten dollars a share was proposed and committees were empowered to solicit subscriptions. Rev W R Covert urged drilling and explained geology as plans to form an organization moved forward with Friday night sessions.
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Auditor’s Office
J. KE. McGannon
M. MacGannon
Phil Marrah
J.G. Ilert
John Slinkard
Er. B. Knapp
UH. V. Norveil
A. G. Cavins
Sbryer
W. R. Covert
Covert
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Elder Covert
Park and
Walnut Grove
Court House
Eder W. BR. Covert
Enrollment at Solsberry Normal School Reaches One Hundred Four
The article notes new student arrivals including Miss Hawk of Solsberry Miss Grace Glover Miss Cora Faucett of Newberry Fred Hand of Terre Haute and Miss Alta Terrell and Nora Catt from Bloomfield along with praised instructors Professor Brown and Professor Hubbard. The Literary Society meets weekly and invites participation as the term continues emphasizing education as life.
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Cora Faucett
Newberry
Fred Hand
Terre Haute Normal
Alta Terrell
Nora Catt
Bloomfield
Patchy Rain Deluge Follows Dry Spring
After a dry spring, a heavy Friday rain brought a long steady shower then a burst of downpour in the evening. The deluge flooded streets and washed away some culverts, marking the ground’s first deep soaking since spring began.
Rain arrives too late to save oats and wheat
In January drought hit the region with oats mostly killed by the dry spell and wheat expected to produce poorly. Rain finally came but not in time to improve the crop outlook, though residents note there is some consolation in the rainfall.
Summer Outings by Pennsylvania Lines
The Seashore Mountain and Lake resorts stand as premier summer pleasure grounds. Pennsylvania Lines offers routes, rates, train service and through car comforts to these havens. Agents provide free information and trip planning assistance for vacation travelers. Apply to the nearest Passenger and Ticket Agent. July 1.
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Pennyslvania
Pennsylvania Lines
A. B. Bix- Ler
Ticket Avent
Switz City
Ind
Census urges absent residents to aid count for district
The June national census will start across the country and in cities two weeks later. Heads of families abroad should inform their local supervisor and leave a written memorandum with a neighbor to ensure their answers reach the enumerator. Census supervisor for the district is Joan Billheimer of Washington, Ind.
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United States
Congress
Census Office
Joan Billheimer
Washington
Ind
Auction notice of corn and land for sale in Indiana
1400 bushels of corn priced at 50 cents per bushel offered with a call on or address Daniel Axe of Plummer Indiana 1112 A parcel describes a building lot in Worthington well located inquiries to this office or to W M Moss.
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Daniel Axe
Plummer
Ind
Worthington
W. M. Moss
Monon Route Announces May Tour to Chicago
For the Inter State Tournament and Whist Carnival the Monon Route sells tickets to Chicago and return May 30 to June 2 at one and one third fare. J. W. Brandon agent.
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Monon
Chicago
J. W. Brandon
Agt
Democratic State Convention Monon Route Train Fare Deal
For the Democratic State Convention the Monon Route offers travel to Indianapolis and return on June 1 and 5 for a single fare. J. W. Brannon, Agent.
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Monon
Indianapolis
J. W. Brannon
Democratic Advertising Office Promotes Samples and Pricing
The Democrat office invites customers to view samples and compare prices before ordering, promising savings by checking offerings first.
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Democrat
Local wool buyer seeks best price in Bloomfield
J W River of the K of P Block Bloomfield Indiana announces willingness to pay the highest market price for good wool and requests sellers to see him before selling. The notice lists address 1014 and urges prompt contact.
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J. W. Rirver
K. of P. Block
Bloomfield
Ind
Eye testing and spectacles offered at Stalcup's Drug Store
W E Loman at Stalcup's Drug Store arranges with an expert oculist to test eyes. Try him for spectacles and learn Eveleich's prices and paints and wall wallpaper.
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W.E. Loman
Stalcup
Eveleich
Notable Names in Local Obituary Notices
Joseph Barnard Libby Smith Nathan Squire Jr Ethel Gertrude Field Henry D Guerard Nancrede Mary L Taylor appear in a local obituary notice highlighting families and survivors. The article lists multiple individuals with shared last names and middle initials reflecting common newspaper obituary formatting.
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Joseph Barnard
Libby Smith
Nathan Squire, Jr
Ethel Gertrude Field
Mary L. Taylor
Blood B B B Balm Promise for Skin and Blood Purity
Advertises Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for blood and skin ailments including ulcers cancer boils and rheumatism claiming it drains poisons from the blood and system. Promises a free trial bottle and free medical advice with a full treatment option priced at $5 for six bottles and $1 per large bottle.
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J. G. Hert & CO
Nice
Vici
Blacks
Kiefer
Daniel Boone
Allen Williams
Hindman Coal
F. M. Utterback
Eveleigh
Moss & Son
J. B. Stalcup’s
Woo
J. A. Phillips
Sanduill
R. T. Paterson
Monon Company
J. B. Stalcup
M. J. Timmons
Recorder
A. Martin
Rev. A. Martin
James Harrell
Varanda
T. P. Osbon
Alice Stalcup
Sam Shertzer
Eveleleigh
Miers
Hiram Lawson
Wendell Phillips
Durward Shertzer
Southern Indiana
Terre Haute
Christian Church
Calvin Weeks
Newton
Ing Company
Harley Hostettler
Hasler Bros. Hardware Store
Geo. E. Cravens
May
Mrs. W
Maddock
Chris Kindle
J. D. Spencer
Star Cash
Mr. Easton
Spring Hill Junction
Louisville
Bedford
J. E
J.D. Smith
I. KE
Tater Patch
Christian Church Convention
Valparaiso
NORTI
Manchester
Mnd
Memorial Services
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Miss Hawk
Solsberry
Grace Glover
Brown
Literary Society
Harrah & Fellows
Worthington, Indiana
Phone
French & Shields
Hasler Bros
Fish Bros
S. E. Cor
Square
VanCamp
Prop’s. Clean Grocery
Oscar McGrew
M’gr
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