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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1891

Page

2

Greene county notices and professional cards in Bloomfield

Public notices list trustees and weekly office hours for Greene county townships including Wrightownship Grafford Washingon Cass Taylor Highland Stock Linton Cass Newberry and Smith with trustees M Powell Samuel Nyceman George Bogard J O Calvert Joseph Moss Henry Borter B F Stringfellow E E Spainhower and William Moss. Also professionals such as L Slineard Lineard & Crockett attorneys and physicians surgeons announced with contact details and on call services.

Weathered verse from Duoning Neb shows hard times

A fragment dated March 25 1391 from Duoning Nebraska paints bleak conditions with wind and pestilence imagery. Farmers face scarce timber and grazing while crops flower but cannot hinder doom. The note implies economic hardship as farms sell cheap to survive.

Duoning, Neb

Measles Report and Community Notes in Town

CORRESPONDENCE items mention cans of measles in town and weather hints with no rain on Easter Sunday. Notes on local schooling and teaching assignments at Worthington normal and Ballerman schoolhouse. sick list includes Nao Croes. Various social mentions include Mrs. A. R. Tryon planning Terre Haute music lessons and visits by Mrs. Dr. Gunn and con Eck. Ends with baby care advice and old remedies.

Miss Stella Maud Clark Worthington Normal Allie Bennett Ballerman Soocol House Nao Croes A. R. Tryon Terre Haute Dr. Gunn Con Eck Springville Wes Wats

Local Notes Highlight Visits and Constructions in Sumnerville

Sumnerville residents report visits by Br McGregor Ed Bondauno t and Albert Shoute from Illinois. Miller begins a verandah project, Ledgerwood from Martin county attends Barbra Smith land case, Rev H H Fairall endorses Ely’s Cream Balm for catarrh and a Denver reader confirms its efficacy.

BR. McGregor Sumnerville Indiana Ed Bondaunot Indianapolis Sam Roberts Markeman R. W. Mortland Peter Malone Brpiste Miller Albert Shoute Illinois Chas. Ledgerwood Martin County Barbra Smith’s H.H Fairall D. D The Own Methodist Ely Denver

Local notes on farming and community events

An itemized column reports good wheat prospects and oats awaiting sowing, favorable fruit crops, and tobacco as a summer occupation. It covers a Republican club event in Center township with speeches by Stone, Holtsclaw, Combe, and Fearnot, plus new members joining. Also notes scarlet fever in Soluberry, local social mentions, and advertisements for Syrup of Figs and Electric Bitters with claimed health benefits and store price.

Republican Club Center Township Joseph Stone Wm. Holtsclaw Joh R Combe John Fearnot Heaton

Local Residents Return Home After Weekend Visits

OHN COX and Miss Yakey came home from Bloomfield on Saturday. Mrs J E Bratton visited her parents in Pimente. Wm Gruthiff traveled to Linton. Peter Schloot Elmer Neal Tom Wolford and Will Yakey attended the High School commencement at Bloomfield Friday. A falling slate at mine No 2 crushed John Gott last Tuesday evening near five o clock.

Ohn Cox Miss Yakey Bloomfield J. E. Bratton Pimente Wm, Gruthiff Linton Peter Schloot Elmer Neal Tom Wolford Will Yakey John Gott

Island City injuries improve as town notes progress

Lance Swagerty shows slow but steady recovery after severe injuries sustained at Island City. Lipton school pupils staged a successful evening program last Tuesday. Easter services at ME church featured an impressive program. Measles continue to affect the community for about a week. Homer Duncan, winter resident, has returned west. A union meeting occurred earlier in the week with services at both churches. Weitzele's harness shop and Crowder's shoe store are new in Linton. Local candidates discuss marshal and other offices under the new election law. Salvation Oil advertised at 235 cents per bottle with Dr A B Maroney endorsing Bull's Cough Syrup as a superior remedy.

Lance Swagerty Island City Lipton Homer Duncan Weitzele Crowder Linton

Newark's New Saloon Sparked By Law and Order Committee

Center township resident James Sullivan was seen on Newark streets last week as a sale at Blake Livingston attracted a large crowd. Uncle Jase Sullivan, an early Newark citizen, died last Wednesday at eighty three and was buried Friday. Newark soon to have a grocery store. Al Lee bought eggs and furs here. Benj Arthur and wife visit Albert. A town household verse warns locals to avoid the saloon to dodge the law and order committee’s fines.

Law and Order James Sullivan Center Township Blake Livingston The Christian Church Nathan Hedden Benj, Arthur Missouri Albert Jase Sullivan Newark Jesse Lee Dyer Linton Law Street Law and Order Committee

New Discovery Helps Burlington Man After Tubercular Decline

Burlington Ohio resident Frank Huffman said two physicians deemed his illness consumption and incurable. After trying Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds he gained strength within weeks and now enjoys good health. Trial bottle free at S Stalcups Drugstore.

Frank Huffman Burlington Ohio Dr. King S. Stalcup

Local items and family notices from Marco

OHN T. GARDNER will move to George Sharpe's farm in a few days. Quite an interest is manifested by the boys in leapfrog. Bennett of Pleasantville has moved to town and will open a beef shop. Prof. Mattox accepts clerk position at Yeoman Wert. Sam Yeoman returns from Evane ville with summer goods. Marco school closes after full attendance with baskets and feasting. Wife of Mr. Livingston dies and is buried. The little son of John Stanton dies from convulsions. Mr. Russel of Knox county declared insane and to be sent to asylum. Miss Minnie Brough visits. Dr. Spaulding in town. Uncle Paul Sharp very sick. Hermes Yeomen Maple syrup for sale. Miss Ethel Beam visits. Local boys Sunday at Spencer. Mrs. Anna Ray visits Dr. Talbott. Tom Ready and wife move to Mrs. Simms farm. Two funerals at Marco cemetery.

Ohn T. Gardner George Sharpe Bennett Pleasantville Mattox Yeoman & Wert Sam Yeoman Evaneville Marco Echool Livingston John Stanton Russel Knox County Wis Talbott Cravens Spaulding Sandborn Paul Sharp C. F. Hermes & Yeomen Ethel Beam Bloomfield Spencer Anna Ray Bushrod Tom Ready Christian Church Christian Endeavor Frank Cressey Davis House Presseares Panera James Norris Farnley & McCleren Indianapolis John Hutchinson I. & W. Express Minich John 8 Bays Sullivan Bar John John Abram William C. Hartley G.C. Harding Washington James P. Terhune Switz City Jim Grover John Switz Terre Haute Corporation Citizens Ruby Sadler Julia Cooper Thia City Oscar Smith Wm. Cox Williams House John and Knowles Fox U Bet Jeweler Lelia Grooma Katie Sanders Cal Woodson Seymour

Cure for Consumption Now Realized by Gold en Medical Discovery

Until recently Consumption was thought incurable but now many realize the disease is not incurable. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is claimed to cure it if used timely and with fair trial. It may not create new lungs but aims to restore damaged lungs to health after other means fail. Thousands testify to its benefits. It is described as a powerful tonic and blood cleanser for weak lungs, spitting blood, liver complaints, and indigestion.

S. Stalcup Pierce Hall F. J F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

Revival Meetings Progress at Christan Church

Revival meetings at Christan Church progress with great success. Many are receiving the spirit and over seventy five have joined the church under Rev. Martin's preaching. The young congregants show renewed faith and activity.

Christan Church Martin

Christian Endeavor society forms as officers elected

Local notes report a Christian Endeavor society forming after last Sunday’s elections. Fragments mention a lingering illness death at fifty two, a Davis House residence, and a range of community happenings including trains and accidents, with various town figures noted.

Examination Questions for Teachers License March

A scanned exam list covers GEOGRAPHY ENGLISH GRAMMAR READING SCIENCE OF EDUCATION U S HISTORY with questions on penmanship vowels spelling diacritics grammar punctuation and pronunciation plus geography locations and historic constitutional topics. The long item includes specific tasks, definitions and sample prompts for teacher certification.

George C. Horse Breeding Line Traced to Royal George Sire

The document details George C. bred in Canada foaled April 1887, sired by Panick with trials 2:18 and weight 1350 lbs. It traces lineage to Royal George and Toronto Chief, notes trials 2:244 and 2:233 for related horses, cites Buffalo stakes of $10,000 won by Thomas Jefferson, and lists connections American Girl and George Palmer. It describes Nellie as dam of Panick the second and notes George C’s physical traits, 152 hands predicted height, 1300 lbs, gait 3:20 as a two year old, and announces stud duties at $25 with return privileges.

George C Canada Panick Prince Royal George Toronto Lacey George Palmer Black Warrior Lippoe Odgen Messinger Belle Hamlin Old Royal George Tatter Sykes Mike’s Black Wagen Old St Lawrence Farshea Royal George Nellie Morgan Messinger

Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges Meet Weekly Across Town

Fraternal groups including Bloomfield Lodge No 4 Bloomfield Bloomfield Lodge No 437 Worthington Lodge No 137 and Worthington Camp No 198 hold regular meetings on specified weeknights. Officers named include W M W W Memell N G J W J Simon Leb man and Eugene Osborn with various secretaries treasurers and chaplains. Also Bee Hunter lodge I O F Swiss City and Unity lodge No 637 meet weekly with listed officers and dates.

Bloomfield Lodge John W.tiubam N. G Simon Lebman V.G W E. Cavins H. H. Nickerson Worthington Loge O. F Eugene Osborn W.O. Warrick W. G F. N. Miller Geo. Notter Henry Cooper Cantwell W. A. Hays Godfrey Shryer Bee Hunter Lodge I. O. O. F.meeets Swiss City J. W. Harvey S. W.jarvis James R.S H. Huot Wm. Shilkect Treas A. M. Mc Connell G. M

Notice to Wong Residents In Indiana Partition Suit

The Greene Circuit Court in Greene county Indiana issued a notice in a partition suit filed March 12 1891 by Isadore Frey Jr et al against Catharine Frey et al declaring the defendants must appear by May 12 1891 to answer or demur or risk the court hearing the complaint. The cause is to be heard at Bloomfield court house in April. Franklin Rambey Clerk. Moffett & Davis Attorneys for Plaintiffs.

Tna Marsh Greene Circuit Greene County Indiana Caid Catharine Frey J. L. Frey Henry W. Frey Margart T. Frey Isadore J. Frey Frank J. Frey Anton Bloomfield Franklin Rambey Moffett & Davia Plaintif

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Hood Larry Hood Mary Carlile Nauright Alldruggista C. I. Hood & CO Apothecaries Lowell Maas Thos, van Buexibe Amerbon Short Hort & van Buskirk Attorneys AT Law Ofice New Court House Bloomfield, Ind Alltel Greene Shryer’s Odiana F. Gallemoere Northean Corner Vleigh Bloomf W.crockett L. Slineard Lineard & Crockett, Attorneys-At-Law C. E. Davis Burke Physicias Subuekor Scotland Young Gray Ind Ofice of Cavins & Cavins R. H. R. Lowder Starcup’s Drug Store East Side Public Square Wright Ownship Jesonville M. Powell Grafford Township Marco Samuel Nyceman Washington Township George Bogard Grant Wenhip Greens County Bwits City Wm. H. Deckard Trustes Otive Highland Township Eaid Township J. O. Calvert Stockton Township Joseph Mos Cass Township Newberry John DD. Moore Taylor Township Batundey Henry Borter Genter Township Heston P. O Stringfellow Smith Township Todjana E. E. Spainhower Court House William M. Moss Bloomfeld Vna M. Rope the Wild West Swiitz City Susul LIONS IL Davidson L. D. Esia J F. Mees Worthington J. Smiley H. H. Crook Qdon Quillen House J. H. Quillen Clara Ferguson Emil Stine Bloomfield Tuesaday Ed Bull Geo. Sample Lyons Abe Antique Price Simmons Moore Sam Quinn Miller Roses Boone ‘Sexeon Jackson Township Belle Bledsoe Centennial Headquarters Salvation Oil Worthingtegn Farhr Geography St. Louis Austin Omaha St Paul Bangor Union Mexico Pittsburg Hudson River Peter Rome Emerson U. S Pan American Congress Afinion State Board of Education India L. Ayres & CO Indianapolis, Ind Carters Carter Carter Medicine CO New York U. S. Gov't Report J. B.was Duvall Institute For Louisville, Ky Second St Davenport House Cass Wells J. B. Wells Second Street John * Incalls Bloomfield Democrat General Directory John H. O’neall Chas, T. Akin of Thompao Joseph A. Smith m. M. Mons E. Fide Cox James P. Denton Circuit Court John C. Briggs W.C. Holse Commissioners‘ Court Simon Bland David L. Osborn Justices OF the Peace Highland Beech Creek Jackson Taylor Caas Richland Stafford Wright Stockton Jefferson Fairplay Aniqneze Township Trustees P. D Steve Stalcup Bloom Eid Henry Borter Mineral City Rosh Jackeon Owensburg B.f.striegfel- N Fow Combat Beech John O.calvert Calvertville Frank Jean Worthingtos E Spain Joe Moas Powell Sae Enee Moss & Axtell Win. M. Moss, S. W. Axtell Royal George Stallion Masentec Bloomfield Lodge No. 4 W. W. Memell W. M W.G. Jones James Hellers J. W Simon Lohman W. W. Gainey H. R. Bawder Richard Humfman J. D D. J Spainhower Tyler Linton Lodge No A. M E. Z. Sherwood W. MM BL. Wolford T. Wolford A. W L. G. Chapman Recae McNabb James Combe N. Robincopr J. EB. Bratton Sec’y Solsberry Lodge No A. J. Fry T. B. Cook W. Pabkes Greon W. D. Bes J. B Standen Sec I. M. Yoho Trea Bayt Seagplls Hobbieville Lodge No H. Holmes Henry Lawrence Calvin Rainbolt Thomas Cole Abner Caasner Thomas Bogard Geo. RK. Fisher George Holmes Greene Longe A. Palmer Wm. Rector V. Ei J. Heston Jobo Gard Tyler G. A. BR. J. W. Rutledge Post No Bolsberry J. A. Johnson Poo T. Johnson M_ UVorwin M. Yobo A. CO. Ehephena Horse Shoe Valley O O.F Luns Emil Stelo Wm Lavisser Jobn Davnson A. G."kaufkinsa A. L. Clageton Louis Fry Unity Lodge Libton Joseph Tucker N.G Jday Pope V. G John R. Morgan W. Hollingeworit E. Bratter Tiese Win. McClord Newark Lodge J.M. Hoke N.G Ree Cnaner Per. Sea J.J. Fuller K. of Melatosh Chanelter Com Harlan Reseler Ahas. Calland N. Booker Sod Seala Ches. Glidden John A. Baldridge Camden M.A K. of P W. F. Wolford P.a O. Price John HB Morgar John Haron Pie Sherwood Turvey F. Spellbring Pusee Accolade Lodge No. 63 W. W. Moffett W. H. H. Welch B. T. Burrell O. F.herold Sam Shertzer O. W. Shryer Worthington Lotge K L. Wayman W. B White River Tribe O. KR. M Worthngton BE. Yardley N. Quillen BE. W. East D. A. Foster R.C Isadore Frey Jr, Et al Omy Catharine Frey Et al
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