Hindman for coal and many town items in Bloomfield
The column lists Hindman coal support and Heaton’s sale on Nov 17 plus multiple notices for rentals, drug store moves, theatre events A Trip to the Circus at the opera house Nov 23, and social updates including marriages school openings and local business moves. It also notes a railroad branch plan, population shift, and a major Indiana coal miners strike pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
W. M. Moss
Jones’ Planin Mill
Neap Tf
R. E. Eveleigh
al. Williams
Opera House
Isaac Inman
Geo. E.cravens
Peoples’ Theatre
James E. Dixon
Harry Dixon
W. A. Hilburn
Chicago
Peter Sells
Columbus
O. Scott Gunn
Worthington
Harrah & Fellows
Greene County Farmers’ Institute
Lyons
Rocky Mountain
Seven Day Adventists
Elnora
Mattie Crayer
Linton
Madison Medicine Co
Harley Workman
J. W. Ritter
Ada M. Owens
Foley
Eveleigh
Mason Bruner
J. B. Stalcup
E. L. Sherwood
Bruner
Odgers
Frostburg
J. B Startup
Miners Samuel and Pierce Perkins Injured in Mine No 3
Samuel and Pierce Perkins, miners at Island Valley Coal Company Mine No 3 in Linton, were severely injured when a cartridge tamped by them discharged. Forty inches of powder exploded, blowing them across the room. Samuel suffered head, arm, and breast injuries. Pierce lost vision in one eye and sustained facial and neck injuries. The lamp on Pierce's cap saved his skull. doctors expect recovery. Samuel is married. Pierce is single.
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Samuel and
Pierce Perkins
Island Valley Coal Company
Linton
Samuel Perkins
New Suits and Transfers Dominate Local Dockets
The record lists Albert Richardson versus John W. Lucas for damages and Clara Shertzer versus Colin Shertzer plus Sarah E. Timmons versus Edward Timmons for divorce. Also noted are Laughlin & Harris versus George W. Mull on appeal. Numerous real estate transfers involve multiple parcels in Linton and Bloomfield with prices up to 4 250. Personal mentions tag residents from Indianapolis to Seymour with Bloomfield and Linton as frequent stops.
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Albert Richardson
John W. Lucas
Clara Shertzer
Colin Shertzer
Sarah E. Timmons
Edward Timmons
Laughlin & Harris
George W. Mull
Greene County First Electors Vote by Prohibition Populist Social Dem
Greene county reports the vote for the first electors on the Prohibition Populist and Social Democratic party lines. The tally records the number of votes each party ticket received in the county.
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Greene County
How to Cure a Cold in One Day Ad
A vintage ad promises a one day cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Money back if it fails. E W Grove signs each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Obituary of Eliza Steele Simpson in 1900
Eliza Steele Simpson wife of Richey Simpson born September 29 died November 9 1900 from dropsy of the heart after years of suffering. She married April 30 1872 and had a son Dawson. She joined the C P church at Broomfield as a girl and died in faith. Funeral by Rev I N Yakley. buried Bloomfield cemetery. The tale closes with a quip about John Quincy Adams at eighty.
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Eliza Steele Simpson
Richey Simpson
Dawson
Broomfield
I. N. Yakley
Bloomfield Cemetery
Mortgage Loan Prospectus From Hendren and Slinkard
Bloomfield Indiana lenders advertise mortgage loans at 6 to 54 percent per year for five to ten years with optional $100 multiples and four day funding. Inverurie sails into San Francisco from Swansea with flag at half mast after three deaths aboard. Heaton's next tale arrives November 17.
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Hendren & Slinkard
Mononblock
N.W. Corner Public Square
Bloomfield
Ind
Inverurie
San Francisco
Swansea
Golden eagle trapped in Vigo County draws seven foot four inch spread
A golden eagle was caught in a trap in Prairie township Vigo county registering a seven feet four inch wingspan. The item is part of a general state news roundup with multiple local notes.
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Prairie Township
Vigo County
John A. Benham
Randolph
Jay
Blackford
Louise Frost Murder Shocks Bedford Community
The eleven year old Louise Frost, daughter of a rancher near Bedford, was found unconscious with stab wounds in a weed patch about half a mile from her home. She died shortly after midnight. A posse searches the area as authorities fear lynching of the suspected culprit if captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Frost
Bedford
Frost
Telegraph
Simon
Louise Frost
Bedford Maul
Old Arkansaw at The People’s Theatre November 26
A vivid advertisement praises Old Arkansaw as unceasing, flawless entertainment with magnificent scenery and electrical effects. The People’s Theatre presents the production intact with the original cast and features, promising laughter, tears, and remarkable feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansaw
Evry
People’s Theatre
Reverend Hilton Preaches Two Sermons at M E Church
The Indiana state agent Rev. H. S. Hilton D D preached two able sermons in the M E church here Sunday. Thanksgiving services will be held in the M E church this year with Rev. W. M. Sexson pastor of the Christian church delivering the sermon.
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H. S. Hilton
D. D
Indianapolis
Veterans’ Home
Blood Richness and Health Promoted by Cod Liver Oil
A 19th century health ad urges keeping blood rich for strength and vitality. It claims Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil restores energy for all ages when blood is poor, promising a free sample and noting price and availability from Scott & Bowne in New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
The Light of the World in Art book offer
Powerful promotion for a costly art book titled The Light of the World in Art. It promises replicas of famous Saviour and Mother images, a Child’s Department, and biographies of printers. Advertises commissions, salaries, and state management positions through the British American Co. Corcoran Building Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Waite
Massachusett
Grain and Market Prices From Corrected Weekly Ledger
Corrected weekly market notes list prices for butter eggs lard and chickens with scattered illegible terms alongside grain items and flour brands. The report cites buyers Al Williams and G W Catt Co with prices for wheat corn meal and assorted flour products, indicating a midweek market snapshot with numeric values and unit measures.
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al Williams
Cs Seat
G. W. Catt & Co
Star
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Polks
Franklin
Hindman
Heaton
Southern Indiana Railroad
Jackson Hill
Indiana
United States
Bartholomew
Orlando Thompson
Geo. Craven
Frank Faucett
Old Arkansaw
R. E Eveleigh
Russell B. Harrison
Harrison
Porto Rico
O. P. Stalcup
Williams Station
Mamie Whitworth
Carlotta
Maximilian of Mexico
Fred
Sadie Raymond
Zeke
Daisy
Ada G. Cavinos
Bloomington
Bedford Mail
Bloomfield Manufacturing Compaay
Australia
Denver
Cal
Sullivan
Samuel Hanford
United Mine Workers
John D. Chesnut
Washington Township
Geo Davidson
Chesnut
Davidson
Royal Baking Powder
Island Valley Mine No
Court House Notes
Moses Price
Gerda Mullis
Joseph Lewellen
Mary E. Helms
Ada M. Owen
William B. Wright
Sabra A. Fuller
Samuel A. Arney
Effie Gott
Oliver P. Stalcup
Alice Weatherwax
Frederick E. Dayhoff
Benj. F. Dayhoff
Levi Cox
Thomas A Raper
MeVille
John W. Waley Etux
Marion Gwinn
A. H. Wilson
Chas. W. Carmichael
Benjamin F. Marvellet Ax
Clarence C. Bennett
Gordon Bailey
Mary A. Bailey
Thomas M. Wilson
Isaac Brown
Yeoman
Martha E Haseman
James Harley
John T. Breeden
William A. Raper
David R. Bedwell
Gustave Buberger
Hugh M. Sherwood
Conrad Freund
N. W. Hubbard
Edward F. Hawk
Sland Coal Co
Barbra A. Gwin
John Baker
Lulu M. Coy
William Brewer
Timothy Cackley
Joseph Litteman
Mary E. Corbley
Ben L. Johnson
L. B. Edwards
John W. Lee
Mary A. Lee
Joe Grace
Switz City
Theodore Rainbolt
Blueford B. Brantley
Budd Hunley
Terre Haute
John Callihan
J. F. Litten
Rose
Newberry
Chas, Robbins
Sherman Osborn
Jackson Township
Capt
G. W. Sullivan
Beech Creek Township
Guy Humphreys
Robi. Collins
Simon Ashcraft
Robinson
Jas Garten
Florida
Mary Williams
Seymour
Rainbolt
George McKim
Stafford Township
Sels
Dan Bynum
John T. Inman
Scotland
Inman
S. M. O'Neal
J. P. Scott
Mr. O'Neal
Cass Township
Ambrose Rollison
Farbee
M. G. Cole
Bedford Democrat
Geo. H. Shields
Washington
West
Richland
Taylor
Cass Fee
Jackson
Beech Creek
Fairplay
Wright
Ean Ce
Stockton
Stafford
Anees
Smith
Jefferson
Rene Wee
Grant
John Quincy Adams
Boston
General State News
Jerry C. Lotz
Portland
Treasury Department
Lincoln
John Kelly
Evansville
Richard Gray
Dr. Gray
St. Andrew's Catholic Church
Richmond
Dr. Sale
Aurors
Sparta
Owen County
Kentucky
Streeter Glass
Green Glass Bottle Blowers’ Association
A. C. Kamplain
Vincennes
Jesse Stiles
New Albany
Louisville
Stiles
Mount
Church Notes
Adam Barmuth
East Sid ‘He Square
John B. Stalcup
East Side
Steve Big
Bloomfield Opera
Fred Raymond
Rogers
Rogers 1847 Bros
International Silver Co
Meriden
Conn
Aid Township
Lyona
J. D. Chebnut
Owen Wood Heater
Radiant
Hasler Bros
East Side Square
Klondike Restaurant
Uch
Grant Lehman
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