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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1892

Page

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Cleveland Letter Urges Democratic Deliberation at Chicago

The Chattanooga letter dated April 8 argues the party should deliberate before nominating. Grover Cleveland asks that delegates be guided by judgment and democratic spirit and warns against overzealous support for his nomination while expressing no disappointment in the result.

Chattan Tean Grover Cleveland Lak-woop N. J James H. Bible Chattanooga Tenn Sin Chicago

Cotton ties and bagging tariff outrage debate

An anti tariff letter criticizes McKinley era duties on cotton ties and bagging. It argues the 27 percent tariff and 88 percent tariff harm Southern farmers, calling the policy a punishment for Democratic voters and urging support for Democrats Miller and Babbitt.

Congress Republican Congress U. S United States Democratic Party Farmers of America Pasenger South

Local Greene County News Highlights And Wedding Notes

A compact Greene County column reports on local events including weddings, gatherings, political rallies, and farm work. It mentions a quiet wedding between Daniel Cline and Callie Crecilias, Rev Presnell officiating, plus social notes from Lyons and Plummer. A testimonial praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatic pain.

Electric Bitters praised as purer medicine for liver and kidney cures

A widely touted remedy claims to cure liver and kidney diseases and remove skin ailments from impure blood. It is said to expel malaria, relieve headache constipation and indigestion, with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Sold for 50 cents to 1.00 per bottle at Staleup's Drugstore.

Local Notices and Gossip From Creditsville

OHN HAMILTON and wife visited their daughter Monday. me Beasley visited her sister Monday whnte Sarah Hunter visited Geo. Wala Thureday. Henry Livings ton's, Billy Shields' and George Shields' cows rented themselves a good pasture last Monday in Sal Henderson's meadow es John Barge is down cutting poles He was even on the streets of Credits eae we Timpie says she bore Eli's expences away and if he never returns he can stay away. Sarah Hunter and the ladies of Creditsville were seen driving across Blackberry hill with a fine team to a birthday dinner at Joe Birch''s. The superintendent of the gravel road happened with bad luck Friday. The wind storm turned over several panel of fence for him. Henry Hamilton's best girl has gone to Illinois to take pudding and cream with Frank Hunter. Henry you will have to take pickles and rice by yourself as I did my dinner at the railroad station.

Ohn Hamilton Beasley Sarah Hunter Wala Thureday Henry Livingston Billy Shields George Shields Sal Henderson John Barge Creditseae Timpie Eli Bob Daley Creditaville Bob Creditsville Blackberry Hill Joe Birch Henry Hamilton Illinois Frank Hunter Henry

Mistakes of Life and Simmons Liver AB Use

A promotional note warns of misusing medicines for indigestion and other disorders, urging correct identification of Simmons Liver AB for dyspepsia and related issues. It claims quick relief and cautions against using it for malaria.

Local Folks Noted in Visits and Gatherings Around Koleen

Becca Grove of Taylor Ridge travels toward Park and ties up here for the week. J E Walton, a Kleen lawyer, was in the area Thursday. Mrs D H Burcham’s Wednesday visit, and Heaton of Matsmoras in town Tuesday. Sunday school planned at Walnut Grove. John Ruth at Mineral City Thursday. Families moved closer to the area. John Hasler and wife with Willard Frey and wife visited Mineral Sunday. George Rolla Bach, Ethel Duncan and Sadie Bach attended Foster church Sunday night. John Mitchell days at Wm Combe’s. An ice cream supper occurred at Ben Bowman’s Saturday night. E Duncan bought a flock of sheep. Carpet tacking at John Hasler’s Tuesday. Miss Cinthy Dickey of Scotland visited Mitchell and they were hosted by Joseph after the vet. Mrs Net Quillen of Bloomfield visited, with Combs and Frank Reed of Island City visiting Wm Combs. Koleen residents spent Sunday there. Mineral City boys in the vicinity Sunday. Howard Grove and wife of Koleen spent Sunday. daughters of Mineral were here Monday.

Becca Grove Taylor Ridge J. E. Walton Kcleen D. H. Burcham Heaton Matsmoras Walnut Grove Church John Ruth Mineral City John Hasler Willard Frey Mineral George Rolla Bach Ethel Duncan Sadie Bach Foster Church John Mitchell Wm. Combe Ben Bowman E. Duncan Forbes Cinthy Dickey Scotland Vis Mitchell Joseph Net Quillen Bloomfield Has Combe Frank Reed Island City Wm. Combs Koleen Howard Grove Sun

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Promote Blood Purity

After grip and after diseases like typhoid fever diphtheria pneumonia Hood's Sarsaparilla is said to restore strength and expel poisons from the blood. Hood's Pills act on the liver rousing it from torpidity to its duties, curing constipation and aiding digestion.

Hood

Local notes and movements in a small town

The column records moves and events including Mr Riddle and Miss Clark seeking new posts, James Wakefield moving to Linton for carpentry, Grace in Indianapolis buying the Dr Allen farm, a new baby for John Wakefield, Frank Martin visiting from Linton, A H Bixler and wife with Ship Moore on nine mile, James Hollers planning a Kentucky trip, dinners with J L Grace and Daniel Stantz, John Kelley’s death from consumption, Democrats choosing delegates, a special Easter service at M E church, Benjamin Haywood’s death and sympathy, Estella and Maud Clark at Terre Haute State Normal, and Mrs Robi Boyd’s trip to Bloomfield.

Riddle Clark James L. Wakefield Linton Carpenters’ Trade Grace Indianapolis Dr. Allen A. Stelting John E. Wakefield Frank Martin Frank A. H. Bixler James Hollers Kentucky J. L. Grace Daniel Stantz The Baptist Church Minees Estella Maud Clark Terre Haute State Normal Robi Boyd Bloomfield

Editor's Colic Relief With Chamberlains Remedy

Burling ton Junction Post editor suffers cramp colic indigestion episodes but reports prompt relief using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Available in 25 and 50 cent bottles from Cavins Isenhow­er, Apr.

Burlington Junction Chamberlain Cavins & Isenhower

Seeree and John J. Involved in Local Event

Readable fragments indicate Aunt Katy and John J. are connected to a local occurrence. Details are sparse but suggest personal involvement and community interest.

Katy Seeree Deoeere Mecose John J

Newark News notes residents and property trades

Local items report fencing repairs by Newark residents, sales of Ark property to George W Marshall for 18 dollars, land purchases in Highland township, and movements of people between Newark Calvertville and Illinois. A Beech Creek township Democratic meeting elected N G McIntosh as chairman and outlined support for Grover Cleveland. Also mentions a cyclone in Illinois injuring several men, plus a catarrh cure advertisement and endorsements from local druggists.

Marriage and birth notices in Bloomfield area

Local items report a new baby for Mr and Mrs Will Barker and recovering health for Miss Marty Heaton. Several visitors are noted including Sheriff Thompson and Bert Cox. Mentions of weddings, travels by Ed Ellingaworth and others, plus a hail of brief social updates and ads for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil.

LDER BAKER Visits as local scene warms with old friends

The article notes Lder Baker returning to town with a large listening audience. Clark of Texas shakes hands with longtime friends he hasn’t seen in twenty years. Emaline Pas of Smithtown and sister Mrs Joe Moss are mentioned along with Joe Cream selling in town. Wright and Alliance supporters are reported.

Lder Baker Clark Texas Emaline Pas Smith Townsons Joe Moss John Ellis Alliance Cause Wright Pruf Ham Bnuy Linton Pheebe Traded Meeting Christian Church Hard Lou Linderman

Local notes on town trades and people

Mr Dickson at the Neal stand reports excellent milliner trade. George H Ellis collects for Neal Bree. Fresh fish arrive Friday. Guy Cravens plans a literary stand in the Post Office. Joe Poe buys two lots in the north town. Uncle Funk praises town life. Thirteen Baptist additions after recent meetings. A hail storm accident case mentions poison and warning. Mr Johnson of Worthington shakes hands with local youths. James H Humphreys builds a fence and grades his yard. Buckeye Sumit No whistled miners out. Dr Rose grades yard. Dock has a fine residence.

Mr. Dickson Neal George H. Ellis Guy Cravens Joe Poe Funk Baptist Church Johnson Worthington James H. Humphreys Buckeye Sumit Dr. Rose Dock

Trusted Salve for Skin Ailments By Stalcup

The best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box by 8 Stalcup. tf

Stalcup

Roads Improve and Dredge Visit Noted in Local News

A mixed local item notes road improvements, land trades by Robert Shelurp near Sola berry, a fence accident by Charles Franklin, and property work by Mrs Bartholomew and Andy Renshaw. It mentions a dredge visit on the I and W road, plus a Norman school house meeting of the Peoples party to elect delegates for Switz City on the 26.

Robert Shelurp Solaberry Charles Franklin Wm. Moffett Bloomfield Andy Renshaw Franklin Norman School Peoples’ Party Switz City Norman School House G. W. Day Joseph Wales J. F. Franklin Milton Carr Linton

Solsberry News Highlights Local Visits and School Honor

ISS EVA JOHNSON and Miss Ida Bullock return after a county visit. Miss Florence Buzzard comes home to Linton after a pleasant stay. Jesse Bullock leaves Solsberry for Homer Illinois for the summer. Belle Miller earns high marks on Greene county common school exam. Ma ner's singing school closing notes praise for selections and Miss Combs Whip-poor-will piece. Fox and geese recess enjoyed by crowd. Mose & Axtel advertise a house and lot for sale at 400 with $200 cash and balance on time.

Eva Johnson Ida Bullock Florence Buzzard Linton Jesse Bullock Solaberry Homer Ilinois Belle Miller Beech Creek Greene County Belle Solsberry Bro. Maner Mose & Axtel

Bloomfield Normal Opens With Mixed Faculty and High Hopes

The Bloomfield normal opens Tuesday morning with about fifty in the teachers class. Miss Maud Faucett and sister, Highland township teachers, will be with us again this year. Many former norm alities return, Center township sends a strong delegation, and G. W. Ledgerwood from Taylor joins as a cheerful new teacher. Miss Hadley leads the training class as Bloomfield aims for its best normal in years. The Democrat and Sentinel offer a campaign bundle at fifty cents a copy, with ten copies for $9.00 spot cash to club neighbors.

Maud Faucett Highland Township Bloomfield Center Township G. W. Ledgerwood Taylor Hadley Democrat and Sentinel Democrat

Local Death and Political Notes From The Town

Sherman Scott, of this place, died Saturday after a brief illness. his remains were taken to Bickner for burial. The Democrats met Saturday naming delegates and pledging votes for Grover Cleveland. Mrs E A Morgan returned from Indianapolis as business and carpentry activity pick up in town.

Sherman Scott Bickner Sherman Grover Cleveland Cleveland E. A. Morgan Indianapolis

Fire警 Destruction Averted and Local Health Notes

A small Sunday morning fire was spotted in time to prevent extensive damage. Wheat prospects look good locally as soil is prepared. James O'Donald died Sunday evening after illness that began Thursday. Bill Brooker and Charley Taylor, both with spinal disease LE, are not expected to survive. An April 12 warm spell is anticipated. J B Wilson of 371 Clay St Sharpsburg Pa endorses Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and pneumonia after La Grippe. Robert Barber of Cooksport Pa reports strong lung relief from the remedy. Free trials available at S Starcup's Drug Store with bottles priced at 50 cents and $1.00.

Jamcs O’donald Bill Brooker Charley Taylor J. B. Wilson Clay §T Sharpeburg Dr. King S. Starcup

Local Notables and Town News Wrap

NCLE THOM WILSON and J. H. Quillen of Goeport are noted. Noah Elgan, former sheriff, was seen on the streets Monday. Bloomfield normal attracts local youths. Jack Cox and John Morgan, both Democrats, were in town Monday. Callahan and Reid advance their mill project toward readiness. Mrs J O Price of Lawton visits her sister in Davidson. Mrs Maddox, milliner, travels to city for spring stock. Jno Derrick buys Stein building to move in as a residence.

NCLE Thom Wilson J. H. Quillen Goeport Noah Elgan Bloomfield Normal Bell Stein Tom Fred Jack Cox John Morgan Callahan and Reid J. O. Price Lawton Mee. Davidson Mra Maddox Thia Place e.eeeeMes Jno Derrick E. Stein

Calamity howlees hold Dresden convention and local notices

A fragmentary local item list reports a Dresden convention of calamity howlers on the 23rd, engagements of Miss Ella Hays and Miss Dagley visiting Wm Edington, and various village notes. Other lines mention Wm Webb moving to Koleen, a timber trade remark, and a small town political scene with possible slates and delegates.

Emmet Woody Moves to Bloomfield and Local Happenings

Hobbieville notes Emmet Woody moving to Bloomfield on Saturday and starting farming work. Ed Bogard attends Sunday school at 3 pm with Rev. Harvey. The district reports an epidemic among horses, several animals affected, with some recoveries. Spring blooms, frost, peaches, and wheat show promise, while Captain Philips organizes arbor day work at the church grounds and a prayer meeting draws good turnout. Edie Cox narrowly escapes injury after a horse incident.

Emmet Woody Bloomfield Emmet Bogard Hobbieville Harvey M. Deckard Smithville Asberry Philips T. Bogard Philips Theo Carmichel Noel F. M. Oliphant R. W. Yoho Theo. Carmichel Louisville Rev. Harvey M. E Edie Cox

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MR. Cleveland Wolke Democrats Miller and Babbitta Shaeds Farmers Alliance Otis of of Mph Th Cheng Clothing Wa Republican TER County News Plummer John Cunningham Mr. Fowler Spencer Alex Clageton Gov Gray Tomlinson Bethany Christian Church Bertha Benham Aden Margret Ashbough Daniel Cline Callie Crecilias Presnell John Hill Lyons McNaughton Madam Ramor Frank Robinson Harvey Benham R. D. Whitley Martindale N. C Whitley W. M. Houston & Co Electric Bitters Weer Jane Aeens Esnere Highland Newark N Hedden Nate Rob Wilson Bement J. W. Young N. G. McIntosh Harlan Resler P. McIntosh Geo. W. Marshall McIntosh J. W. Calvert Mrs. Moore Fannie Wiskey Jennie Smith Calvertville Mina Daisy VanDeVenter Philander Long D. W. McIntosh Vilas John Robinson Pario Goodwin Chas Drake Elmer Gibbons Albert Dilley Scott Emerson North Thorton Coley Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo Ohio F. J. Cheney West & Truax Q. Wa Ona, Kinnan & Marvin O. Hall Haute Will Barker Sheriff Thompson Ed Ellingaworth Dick Wall Alford Will Marty Heaton Bert Cox Julius Charlie Kress Emma Rum Ott Bucklen Dixon Graham Indiana Hert & Graham Pring Lingera Ella Hays Dagley Centar Township Edington Wm. Webb Martin County Dresden Hash Harper Artie Robinson Alex McRan Cloverdale Ae Ton Crata Pracines Nsa Vt Crete Nick Jackson Tobe Duke Albert Ashosalt Bill Edington Beck Abbot Lafayette Hugh. Alexendria Noah Hardesty Cyrus Brandor Hobbirville Hedefus Buseire Trogter Jospes Goldsmith Svolunteer Alszander'e Bay Davy Crockett Bite Hawk Thor- Quahhre Fvedyk Hambletontes Volunteer Tege Dexter Nettle Administrator Eer Gellemith Abdallah Peat Gloster Alley Bodice Driver Goldsmith Addis Goldsmith Little Mies Dictator Hickory Alexander American Clay Goldsmith Stan Granvetle Meggie Biggs Etla ExaWersador Goldsmith Abdsilah Goldsmith Star Herea Rt. Julian Jay Eye Bee Maud Boodle Sesson Sehebda I. A. Hildebrand Bloomveld Minera City Sccidenta Hildebrand Bros Greene Eveleigh & Inman’s Wm. M. Mose Wm. M. Moss Ind
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