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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
3
An article recounts a fatal railroad accident in Terre Haute involving a worker who lost limbs and died minutes later, with family sympathy noted. It also advertises laxative Bromo Quinine and a Thanksgiving excursion fare from Southern Indiana Railway, plus a large cattle stock exhibition at Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago.
The late election produced trustees assessors and constables for Richland Taylor Cass Jackson Center Beech Creek Highland Pairplat Smith and Waier towns. Notable picks include J B Heaton Sylvavine Daniels Malachi Porter Henry Buckner Malachi Porter Ransom Rodenbeck Nathan Powell and Malachi Porter among others with lists of constables road supervisors and advisory boards per township.
The document lists trustees assessors road supervisors constables and advisory board members across Stafford Washington Jefferson and Grant with names including Gov. Davidson Wm E Kellar Harry Ellett Leopold Schantz and John Grounds among others. It shows a roster of administrative roles under each locality.
A church auxiliary gathers next Sunday evening for a program led by President Mrs Maud Williams. The program features devotional, hymns including How Beautiful on the Mountains, and a missionary school with teacher Mrs Wm Sexson. Various classes follow with songs and solos by local members.
At about 11 o clock Sunday neighbors found Henry Martin of Dayton and Hannah streets with his wife severely wounded after a gun discharged. Martin says the shooting was accidental while cleaning the gun for a hunt. authorities took him to Bloomfield jail. The wife sustained a serious abdominal wound and a badly cut right hand. prognosis uncertain.
From Flancer's Music House in Milwaukee two new publications announced. "Twas But a Dream" by Prothe roe offers a sentimental song for a good singer and "Morning Glory" by Lambert is a piano piece endorsed for young pupils. Both available by mail for 25 cents.
An old drug advertisement promises relief with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes all druggists refund money if it fails to cure and includes EH. W. Grove's signature on each box. Price listed as 25c.
Excursion tickets for Thanksgiving Day trips will be sold at all stations rather than only within 150 miles of the selling point. Tickets available November 27 28 and 29 with return limit to December 3. For rates and details contact the nearest Pennsylvania Lines ticket agent.
Interest five to five percent per annum with five to ten years term on good terms. Privilege to pay $100 or multiples on any interest day. Reasonable commission and best terms in the money market. We can procure the money in four days if necessary. Bloomfield Indiana.
A twenty horsepower steam boiler in good condition is available. Apply by November 22 to Mef Hinpmas.
Advertisement promotes Jell O as a new dessert pleasing families with flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Mentions price around 70 dollars for grocers and encourages trying it today.
Sunday visits by Claude Moss and many Lyons Worthington and Bloomfield residents dot the list. Court actions in the week include John Rosa and J B Filbert attending, with Seymour Riddle and Tobe Hert in town for court and officials visiting relatives during the holiday period.
The passage extols Scott's Emulsion as a world leading product sold by SCOTT A BOWNE chemists New York alleging vast sales by claiming benefits for sickly children and lung health. It promotes free samples and lists price of $1.00 at druggists with emphasis on ingredients cod liver oil and hypophosphites.
Miss Tennie Harrell arrives in Nebska after twelve years away, visiting her daughter and meeting relatives. The report notes her recent travel from Mra and mentions Lige Anderson in connection with the visit.
Public notice announces excursion fares to Chicago offered by Pennsylvania Lines. Tickets available at the nearest ticket agent and through Penn-Excursion arrangements.
Greatly reduced one way and round trip second class rates will be in effect from Chicago via Wisconsin Central Railway to points in North Dakota Montana Washington. Rates apply each Tuesday during October and November. For detailed information inquire of nearer ticket agent or address C Bond General.
A reader reports finding relief from backache after trying Kidney Care. The testimonial mentions one bottle fully relieved discomfort and recommends sharing the remedy with friends. The text reflects a personal endorsement common in local notices.
Fragmented text mentions paying money, affordability, a guarantee by Cravens the leading druggist of the town, and an unclear distance or amount referenced as 100r away.
Fragmented note lists gains for lemon and orange items and a faint reference to a price of 10 cents. Mentions a bot named Neater and a request for repairs or updates.
Bargain rates for December issued by Monon railways cover North and South routes. East and West sectors appear in fragmented text, with unclear details but indicate price or fare adjustments.
Readable fragments mention a doctor and individuals with initials, suggesting a brief medical update. The text is incomplete but implies an consultation or report regarding health, with potential dates or names partially visible.
Mes T Briddleman of Parshallville Michigan suffered salt trouble for thirteen years. After two or three applications of Banner Seve her hands improved and soon she was entirely cured. J B Staleup
Geor A Points of Upper Sandusky Ohio reports using Foley s Boney Tar for hoarseness and cough as the best remedy he ever tried noting immediate cough relief and reduced soreness in his letter to the editor.
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