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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
8
The fragment lists train routes involving Terre Haute I Linton and Elnora with times in AM and PM, showing connections and station marks. It presents a timetable style excerpt with multiple time entries and reference to Indian Springs Bedford Seymour and Beehunter.
Train schedule fragment lists stations Seymour Bedford Indian Springs Elmora Beehunter Linton Terre Haute with listed times for morning and afternoon runs. Indicates weekday and Sunday services and fold PM.
TERRE HAUTE Union Station and LINTON with Illinois Central routes serving Swiss City Effingham and intermediates. BEENWINTER with Indianapolis and Vincennes to Vincennes Worthington Martinsville. ELNORA Southern Indiana Station with Evansville and Indianapolis to Evansville and intermediates. BEDFORD with Monon to Mitchell Bloomington. SEYMOUR Southern Indiana Station with Pennsylvania to Indianapolis Louisville and intermediates. Sunday tickets at one fare round trip. Central Passenger Association mileage rules apply. H ROSEMAN G P T A Bedford Indiana.
A fragmented OCR item shows train numbers and station names including Avoca Springville Dresden Mineral City Bloomfield and Fairchilds with notes on trains and daily runs except Sunday. The legible portions indicate mixed trains and routine schedules amid damaged text.
Fragmentary OCR lists Bedford area times and roles with names such as P. A. and Brandon, agent. includes unclear references to North and a tree.
Fragmentary notes describe ATRL BD and APOLIS RR routes, with references to South Bound lines, Vandalia east and west, and connections to B and BR and B O lines. Mentions trains, schedules, and an early morning freight from Washington and Washington area.
A fragmentary notice lists trains and times with unclear details including references to 510 and 88 B daily and other trains. The incomplete OCR lacks coherent context or full routes.
A mother’s letter describes fifteen years of suffering ending in a cure using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets. The account claims the medicines prevent miscarriage and ease childbirth, aiding the birth of a "bright little boy" and praise for the remedies.
Corp. Thomas Flynn of Company B 45 Infantry writes from Daet in the Philippines describing insurrection, climate, and living conditions. He portrays the islands as treacherous and fertile with rice diets, bamboo houses, and harsh travel by caravan, noting malarial fever and hostile native behavior framed by gunpoint hospitality.
A family question becomes a quick answer with Jelly-O dessert in two minutes. Prepare by adding hot water and cooling. Choices include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
Iva Sarver suffers a fung fever while Will Flory returns to Illinois. Riley Lucas was seen on our streets Monday. Adam Hedve’s oldest son has the Drain fever. Mrs. Jesse Vland is sick and writing. Al Lee of Fairplay visited last week. J.L. Smith and family visited J Workman Saturday night. Mrs. Aaron Sims and children visited Sunday evening. Luther Branatetter visited grandparents in Sharkey Saturday. Mrs. Bingham and Mrs. Osborn were callers at Mr. Workman’s last Sunday. Tom Axe and wife and John were also noted.
Flory and wife called on Mrs James Breed and guests on Sunday evening. James Cowan of Worthington and Pearl Smith wed Sunday evening by Rev Flory. They moved to Worthington Monday to make their home.
Four sisters named Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry feature in a quirky grocer’s pitch. The ad promotes fruit themed products and urges readers to try them today.
Lincoln Sunday school progresses with Billy Clark featured. Mary Mattox suffers sore eyes while Maud Potter battles heart trouble. Willard Hays visits from Linton to see his girl. Steve Carpenter family moves across the river. Local mourners note a loss. Mrs Briddleman of Parshallville cured of salt rheum after Banner Salve. J B Stalcup reported.
The commission proposes amending the county reform law to let county councils supervise per diem payments to assessors surveyors superintendents and other officers excluding township trustees. Authorities expect a cut in per diem expenditures and greater oversight. Also argues circuit judges should be reimbursed when trial in other counties.
A brief obituary scene captures a twist of honesty as a veteran writer asks if the departed will be called back, and a wary elder, choosing candor, agrees with a blunt answer. The exchange frames a somber mood and hints at unresolved farewell.
Pennsylvani a Lines offers excursion tickets to Chicago December 1 2 3 open to public with return by December 6. Tickets via nearest Pennsylvani a Lines agent.
A Kansas City baker files a $2000 lawsuit after a female patron accuses him of kneading with his feet. She counters that she can produce a loaf bearing footprints alleged from his steps, signaling a heated dispute and potential judgment pending.
G. H. Hansan of Lima Ohio reports severe backache and relief after using Fol Ey's Kidney Cure. He recommends it to train workers and others with similar symptoms, noting a full bottle cured his condition. J B Stalcup private note nov.
New York World reports Carnegie holdings valued at 197.8 million dollars based on 86 thousand shares at 1300 and 86 thousand 5 percent bonds at 1000 each. Other major stockholders are listed with par values totaling 50-some million. company profits for the year stood at 884 thousand.
A subscription to The Youth's Companion makes a lasting gift for Christmas. A 1901 Puritan Girl Calendar in 12 color prints accompanies the gift, with remaining 1900 issues sent free on new subscriptions. Gift orders include a printed certificate and illustrated announcement for 1901.
Publisher advertises Iwas But a Dream by Protheroe and Morning Glory by Lambert, both 25c, mailed for sale. Unclaimed letters dated Dec 10 1900 for dozens of individuals to be sent to Dead Letter Office if not claimed. Mrs Lew Wallace quotes Jerusalem reflection from December Ladies Home Journal.
Cheap one way and round trip second class tickets to Denver and other Colorado points and to Minnesota North Dakota Montana Wyoming Utah Oregon Washington and British Columbia go on sale. Fares valid each Tuesday with purchase at any Pennsylvania Lines ticket office or through district agent W. W. Richardson Indianapolis Indiana.
Henry W. Peabody spoke in Cincinnati about America’s maritime decline. he noted 91 percent of commerce is by foreign vessels and questioned the fix of 1807 tonnage versus 1899 values. He urged renewed effort to rebuild the merchant marine and cited 1861 as the peak of U.S. shipping power. The program also included notes on Foley’s Honey and Tar and stock bids at Dexter Park.
Advertisement urging purchase of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to cure constipation sick headache or stomach trouble. Claims guarantee by Geo E Cravens leading local druggist.
An advertisement promotes a book titled The Light of the World or Our Saviour in Art costing nearly $100,000 to produce. It features about 100 full page engravings, European gallery references, a child’s department, and sales agents in Massachusetts and New York claiming rapid large earnings. The British American Co invites applicants for manager and state manager positions with commissions and salaries.
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