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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1900
Page
4
Fragmentary timetable notes show train departures and times for various stations including Seymour Bedford Leth Maien Minor and Terre patrol. The legible entries list morning and afternoon departures with many unreadable markings.
Central Passenger Association mileage tickets honored. Rail service listed for stations including LINTON ELNORA BEDFORD SEYMOUR with connections to Chicago St Louis Vincennes Evansville Indianapolis Louisville and intermediate points. Sunday local round trip fare in effect. Time tables available from H Roseman G P T A Bedford Indiana.
A clipped OCR fragment mentions Monon Route and a Swiss City land 67 with passengers involved. The readable text hints at a transportation event or route designation. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
A testimonial highlights Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery curing a long cough and lung hemorrhage, restoring strength in three days and returning to work in five. It claims the remedy purifies blood and boosts gland activity, with two bottles cited as the cure. Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets are praised for biliary relief and steady benefits.
Dr Thomas J Wheeler born London 1821 died Bloomfield Indiana 1900. Physician soldier and devoted Methodist, he practiced in Green Castle Anna and later Bloomfield after a long Civil War service. A music loving nature observer and friend of Grand Army comrades his legacy blends pioneer life with enduring community service.
Funeral services were held in the M. E. church at Broomfield Indiana conducted by Rev. EL Hi Alles. The remains were taken to Vanderburg county for burial.
CG Hagsan of Lima Ohio reports being troubled by backache and credits Fol ley's Kidney Cure. After using one bottle he says the ailment is entirely relieved and recommends it to others, especially train men who often suffer similar symptoms. J B Staleup notes this testimonial in November.
The Household Boston announces an exceptional November number with a two color collar art story of Colonial days. Contributors include Sophie Swett Will Allan Dromgoole and J L Harbour and illustrated features by Col Higginson Kate Sandborn and Fannie Bullock Workman. Banner Salve heals salt rheum claims J B Stalcup.
The Youths Companion announces its 1901 volume will feature four Tales of Our Island Seas, four True Tales from the Zoos, and an Old Settlers Day Tales group. New subscribers receive the remaining weeks of 1900 gratis, then a full 52 weeks plus 1901 calendar.
Marco visits Vincennes on business. John Fitzferrers of Vincennes arrived Saturday. Bert Bogard a Washington township teacher was in town Saturday. Mrs Dollie Bogard went to Ei nora Saturday. Dr Fakenbill took in a near relative as a partner. Seymore Riddle addressed a large crowd Friday night at this place.
Music was by the Lyons Newberry and Marco glee clubs Linton quartette and Marco Band. The Marco glee wagon had an accident on the return from West Island injuring several ladies lightly. Gertrude Org and Anna Fleming visited Vincennes and back Saturday. A pie supper at Stafford schoolhouse raised funds for reading circle books. Nettie Sheehee of Idaho visiting. Geo A Points Upper Sandusky Ohio reports using Folys Honey and Tar for bear secess and relief effects.
Local social notes list visits across Bloomfield Worthington and Tulip with named families and neighbors. An obituary reports the death of Edna Hedges, five, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Hedges, buried in Tulip Cemetery. An advertisement endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for colds and prevention.
Adelphia Holder visited Dixon on Saturday evening. James Duke is very ill at his home north of Dixon. Halloween passed quietly as rain kept the boys indoors. Lola Navson spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Chas. Bartley and family. I. B. Fowle a Spiacar lawyer and Lewis Dake went to Bloomfield Monday. Mrs. Eila Markley and children visited a sick sister in Clay City Saturday. Mr. Lewis hauls chest and oats to Bloomfield and plans to move to the Brown farm north of Worthington next spring.
A family question answered with a ready mix dessert called Jerry O. Prepare in two minutes by adding hot water and letting it cool. Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry flavors marketed at grocers for 10 cents.
Joe Smith bought a new car riage. Mrs. Mathew Sims visited J. Branstetters Sunday. Jim Sparks family visited TownKindred Sunday. N. W. Osborn and wife went to Worthington Monday. Jobo Workman and wife called on J. L. Smith. Pearl Smith guest of sister Mrs. Sharp. Tona Osborn visited cousin Mary Strickland at Camp Ground. Mrs. Jerry Workman and Mrs. Bingham passed through town last week.
Mrs Will Soyder is on the sick list John Newsom of Smith township was in Dixon Thursday T E Bridwell and wife took a drive Sunday Albert Mount and wife were out driving Sunday evening Not many from here attended the rally at Worthington Monday Henry Canada went to Linton Monday with a load of apples Several attended the Street Fair at Bloomfield last week Mollie Canada and mother of Elliston visited Mrs Chas Medaris Sunday Mrs Lucy Need of Vandalia was here
The readable text mentions Allen Bridwell of Terre Haute as an agent for Harding and Miller Panos and organs taking dinner with his brother in Dixon.
Collage of ad blurbs and quotes including a Laxative Bromo Quinine line and various newspaper snippets. Mentions Chicago Wisconsin Central Railway fares to multiple states and British Columbia with October November trips, plus social chatter and consumer lines.
The dialogue features Tess lamenting that Philadelphia Mress comments on every girl, while Tess recalls his remark about the homely Miss Shindel noting she has sack slender ankles. The exchange hints at social sniping and wit in a small community.
Charles M. Wilson of Owensville Township Greene County Indiana gives notice to citizens and voters that he will apply to the Greene County Board of Commissioners at the next session to obtain a license to sell spirituous liquors in a two room front store at a specific Owensville location for one year. The description includes frontage on Main Street and highway with exact lot measurements and building dimensions.
A male resident of Richland township and Bloomfield seeks a one year license to sell and allow drinking on premises at a two story Brick building on Washington Street Bloomfield Greene County Indiana. He will present the application to the Greene County Board of Commissioners at the December regular meeting.
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