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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1891
Page
4
Bloomfield area reports include weather with frost and a call for taxes, plus town notices. Local farms advertise seed potatoes, land for sale, and lending offers. schools, churches, and a new meat market open, while obituaries and deaths mark the week.
An examination schedule states a primary license exam will occur on the last Saturday in March April and May with those months as only permissible times. Notices from Wa Moss Co Supt Eggs and Chickens For Sale advertise 8 C brown Leghorn eggs at 15 for 100 and pairs of chickens at 2 50 per pair. James G Lyons Bloomfield Ind April 6 1891. R A Hutson Stone For Sale offers building stones cistern tops and related quarry stone items. 214 Joan Hasler Rockwood Ind.
The notice lists marriage licenses issued since the last report for Meredith G Messick to Lou Inman Elsworth Whaley to Mary Cox Petr Frey to Emma Fawcett Sam N Fuller to Sarah J McDermont It also notes Waggoner Lopce F M B A March 21 1891 diesolved opposition to county superintendent candidate Moss and outlines state license exam plans with eligibility for those holding 36 months license and exam dates March and April at the regular site.
A salve advertised as the best in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever cores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions guarantees satisfaction or refund. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by S. Stalcup. tf
The Gage Tool Co announces no Bloomfield dealer carries the Self-Setting Plane from Vineland New Jersey. They will ship planes on a 30 day trial per their circulars. Farmers, mechanics, and other householders are urged to write to the company for circulars, price 11 cents.
A public notice from Recorder Greene of Greene County warns all holders of deeds mortgages and other instruments of record with unpaid fees to pay by June 11 1891 or face collection costs. After that date no documents will be filed for record until fees are settled.
An advertisement promotes a book claiming painless childbirth and relief for morning sickness and swelling. It urges readers to send a two cent stamp for circulars and a confidential letter, from Frank K Thomas & Co.
Henry Dubenspeck of Fairplay township near Switz City died suddenly Thursday morning after a brief illness. Once a longtime township trustee, he was respected as an honest, upright citizen with many friends. He leaves a wife, children, and relatives who mourn his loss.
The piece notes grief over Ophelia and comments on the Danish queen. It then promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a reliable female tonic, claimed to cure chronic disorders and restore health. The ad asserts a one dollar price and a full money back guarantee through druggists.
The Democrat invites readers to order business stationery and social printing. It claims first class to cheaper options for letter heads envelopes and note heads and promises timely service and suitable prices. It urges visits to inspect a wide line of quality work for marriages parties or balls and stresses ongoing job work.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a nerve tonic restoring appetite digestion liver and kidney function. It claims surprising results and urges purchase at S Stalcup's Drugstore for 50 cents. A church notice from the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and the Ladie's Aid Society marks the death of Sarah E. Wright and memorial resolutions praising her temperance and kindness.
A four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Loren Trescott lighthouse keepers at Gov Lighthouse Sand Beach Michigan fell ill with measles, cough and fever. Despite home and Detroit doctors she weakened to a mere bones. After two and a half bottles of Dr King s New Discovery she recovered. A trial bottle is available free at S Stalcup s Drugstore.
Curtis Johnson visited his wife at her mother’s home in Mencie. Tate Wolfe was with Mrs Johnson. Johnson forced entry, attacked Wolfe with a knife, but was struck by a hatchet and left insensible. He was found unconscious on the sidewalk and taken to care, with poor prospects for recovery. Wolf arrested.
Numerous residents and officials from Toddson county visit Linton area towns on Monday through Wednesday. Attendees include J E Walton Koleen Budd Hunley Terre Haute Hindman Newberry and many others from Orleans Jefferson township Island City Washington township and Beech Creek. Local politics and school matters energize conversations as subscriptions and bills are renewed.
Daniel N. Fields, 37, a lifelong Island City resident, born in Stockton township, had lived on his present farm there. Only D. L. Osborne and W. G. Moss have longer township tenures though they were not born in the area.
A Ram's Horn passage offers pithy maxims on wealth, charity, and morality. It contrasts giving to God with hoarding money, warns against wealth hindering virtue, and notes hypocrisy and grumbling among Christians as obstacles to moral progress.
A historical advertisement promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine for heart disease and nervous issues. It lists symptoms such as short breath irregular pulse and swelling and offers a free illustrated book at Eveleighs. The copy emphasizes non opiate content and claims broad cures.
A Polk era correspondent rails at the Linton Call and other editors over county governance and tax policies. He accuses the Call of swamp land land deals and meddling with Democrats while praising some Republican papers and urging support for the “grand old Democrat party.” The piece ends with testimonials for Dr Miles’ Nervine from several Indiana residents.
An extensive classified sale offers 234 acres on east Main Street with orchard and multiple houses, including a seven room home and a brick business house. Prices range from 300 to 1500 dollars, with numerous parcels nearby: 237 acres on a public highway for 30 per acre, 120 acres with cultivation and orchard, and 95 acres of rich black land. Additional parcels include 14 160 acres, 15 12 acre Cavins addition, and 1814 acres near Plummer. The ad notes timber, pasture, water, and upcoming ditching projects, and invites sellers to bring more properties.
Auction listing for saddles harness collars bridles hames chains and hip straps. Sale features horse equipment including headstalls saddles bridling gear and related hardware. Items available for bidding at local sale room with catalog and viewing times.
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