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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1889

Page

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The Great War Syndicate Air Battles and Submerged Crabs

In a dramatic account a British harbor is attacked by American syndicate subs and two armored crabs. Crab A disables the Scarabaeus by ripping its rudder and propeller while Crab B devastates a second man of war. both are towed to port as British ships fail to counter the submerged forces. News spreads of a possible blockade and city-wide speculation grows over the mysterious weapons.

Scarabiens Scaraberg Repeller No. 1 Syndicate Crab Repeller No Crab A Her Army Navy Dominion Pvenims Europe United States New York

Neighborhood News From Center Township Highlights Local Life

Center township reports a lively community scene with school notes at Newberry Normal, farming vigor for another crop, and numerous local visits. The piece mentions enrollment, teacher energy, tree-planting appeals, various residents and shifts in town life, plus a curious anecdote about a rider and a sheriff en route for Jeffersonville.

Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for salt rheum cure

Advertiser claims Hood's Sarsaparilla uniquely cleanses and heals salt rheum, citing testimonials from Lyman Allen of North Chicago and others across Connecticut and Illinois. Letters praise dramatic improvement and full recovery after trying the medicine.

Local Attorneys and Medical Practitioners Advertised in Bloomfield

A page listing Greene County professionals includes attorneys at law such as Ameron Short Hort Van Buskirk Waxell W McIntosh and F Gallemore with court house offices in Bloomfield plus Offett Davis and others. Physicians Rankin Cravens Lowder advertise from Bloomfield with clinic locations and after hours calls.

Amerson Short Hort & van Buskirk Attorneys AT Law New Court House Bloomfield, Ind F. Gallemore Ofice Court House Bloomfield Indiana

Trustees Notice From Wright and Washington Townships

Notice to Wright township residents in Greene county Indiana that W M Powell trustee will be at Jasonville each Tuesday and at his residence Saturday mornings to transact township business only on those days as allowed by law George Bogard trustee will also hold Saturday sessions at his office residence for Washington township Greene county Indiana to conduct township business only on those Saturdays per law

Wright Greene County Indiana Jasonville Wwm Powell Washington Township George Bogard

Trustee notices set attendance for Greene county townships

Notice to Cass township residents I will be at my residence one mile southeast of Newberry on Mondays and Tuesdays to transact township business only on those days during my term of office John D Moore Trustee Notice to Taylor township residents I will be at my office at my residence on Saturdays to transact township business only on those days Henry Borter Trustee

Cass Greene County Indiana Newberry Asia Township John D Moore

Grant Township Trustee announces weekly office hours

Notice to residents of Grant township Greene county Indiana that the trustee will transact township business at his residence two miles south of the precinct every Saturday. The trustee signing identifies himself as wM. H. DECK.QD.

Grant Township Greene County Indiana Wm. H. Deck

Highland and Stockdale Linton Trustees to transact business

Notice to people of Highland township Greene county Indiana that Lemon Bland Trustee will transact township business at residence on any day except Sunday. Notice to people of Stockdale Linton on any day except Sunday that Joseph Mobs Trustee will transact business at residence.

Otice Highland Township Greene County Indiana Lemon Bland Stockton Township Linton Joseph Mobs

Local notes and arrivals fill county page

Ed Palmer returns home unexpectedly while Katie Sanders visits Indianapolis. Turley family heads to Nebraska. a bero factory closes. Barber Ike Miller moves nearby. Wingfield visits Elliottsville. Fruit crops look promising unless misfortune hits. Middleton relocates to Indianapolis then returns. J C Norris sells THikliner goods in town. List of officials and politics features. Republic vs Enquirer circulation noted. Obituary for Stephen Haviland. Widow and daughter mourn. Widespread temperance efforts showcase pledges and protests. Catarrh cure promoted as constitutional remedy by Cheney & Co in Toledo.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Fights Impure Blood Battle

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable remedy against “the demon of impure blood” attacking the body’s constitution. It claims the medicine defends health, drives this enemy from the field, and restores bodily well being for many years.

Hood

Local notices on rentals and visits in the area

Several houses for rent to this place. Eddie Dobbs farms for Fred Hasler. Mrs Mary Woods was at Newberry Friday. John Hubbard of Farlen was in town Saturday. Deputy Sheriff Thompson was in this place last week. Peter Maud and Miss Jennie Stone were at Bloomfield last week. Mrs Wm Catron visited her son J Shirtz of Newberry. A B Crooke is home from Odon building a house. E J Ingles improving property prior to moving. Dr J W Gray on professional business last week. Willis Mortland and daughter Nettie were at Bloomfield last Saturday. Gil Bond and Geo Geiger were selling our merchants last week. W C Bennett patronizes Scotland post office about 150 per year. Lou Tate doing marble work for Wm King recently. Frank McKaye and Otha Dobbins from Newberry normal at this writing. J W LaRue and N Connell attended the Bloomfield F and A M lodge Saturday night. Misses Minie Vannan and Lydia Catron visited in Martin county Saturday and Sunday. Lewis Keltich and wife and David Summerville and wife visiting friends at Odon last Sunday. Died Friday April 1st John Dowdes aged 77. Deceased had been ill for months. The news scribe criticizes its attackers and lampoons opponents with carried wording about consis tency and fools.

Orie Dobbins Newberry Dobbins Orie Adam Eve Ariter Amos Musselman RC. Wilburn Willis Mortland Nettie Bloomfield Gil Bond Geo. Geiger W.C. Bennett Scotland Post Office Lou Tate Wm. King Frank McKaye Otha Dobbins J.W. LaRue N. Connell Bloomfield F A. M. Lodge Minie Vannan Lydia Catron Martin County Lewis Keltich David Summerville Odon

Local Notes From Lyons And Surrounding Areas

A string of brief community items from Lyons and nearby towns. D W Ray of Bustrod visited Lyons on Sunday. Mike Murphy of Filz City called on Lyons. Mrs J E Quillen is quite ill. S P Stalcup made a quick trip to Worthington Friday. Miss Rhoda Fortner teaches the spring term. California Bill Davidson visited his brother Dudley Davidson. Lilly Wells and Sarah Wells saw John Carpenter and wife. Albert Hutton visited friends in Lyons Sunday. Lalie Bogard has been sick for a week but improving. Geo Stafford of Pineblu Ark arrived Friday to visit friends. Miss Anna Rmdmanson of Plessantville is visiting her sister Mrs De Hatwards. The basket festival Saturday night drew a good crowd. Jimmy Donahue’s health has improved after a month of illness. One birthday dinner held at Uncle Pink Loudermilk’s place. M M Mayhood visited Rev Hamilton in Bloomfield. Joan Ross of Lyons was in town Monday. Dr Warrah moved into Jarvis property. Sheriff Thompson passed through town Monday. Dr Norvell of Bloomfield was in town Saturday. Walter Wakefield and wife visited Bloomfield Monday. Mrs Josie Wakefield visited friends at Marco Monday. Cyrus E Davis and wife were on our streets Monday.

Albert Hutton A. J. Slark Lyons Lalie Bogard Geo. Stafford Pineblu Ark Anna Rmdmanson Plessantville de. Hatwards Jimmy Donahue Uncle Dr. Norvell Bloomfield Walter Wakefield Josie Wakefield Marco

Local Notes and Visits Stir Community

Marsh King hauls shingles while Ht and D. Scott tend hogs. Aunt Annie Riddle and J. R. Combs share Sunday visits. Nim McDonald visits Ammon Colling. Earnest Meredith guests Boone Brandon. Wm. Meredith family visits Alfred Wesmoreland. H. K. Collins and wife see Emmett Dagley. Mrs. Jane Sardeaty visits parents and returns home. Aaron Combs enters sheep trade with a fine flock. Disappointment over a missed preacher. locals comment on ditching and crowd size at Ridgeport church.

H. K. Collins Emmett Dagley Jane Sardeaty Aaron Combs Aaron

Local Notes Highlight Visitors and Moves Around Town

Mr Reed of Lyons and Dr Young of Koleen visited here while on travels to Indianapolis and Coal City. Q P Cushman moved his wife from Solsberry to here last week. Gen Blackmore from Scotland traveled via Bloomfield. Jd W Clark of Taylors township plans Washington Territory trip next week. Lucien Johnson and children visiting Emanuel Bach near here. Frank Haywood of the Nation recovering and boarding with K Haywood. New church seats arrived and attendance urged. Wm Cushman of the Newberry normal visited. plans to reside here. Poultry folk celebrate with Ganter’s cholera cure sold under no cure no pay.

Q. P. Cushman Solsberry Gen Blackmore Scotland Bloomfield Ben Lucien Johnson Goaport Emanuel Bach Near Here Frank Haywood K. Haywoods Ganter

Local Town News Field Notes And Visits

Sugar has taken an advance in our town. J C Heaton went to the county seat last Monday. The mumps have appeared around our town. Ed Freeman hired to Theodore Carmichael for the summer. Miss Carrie Miller of Owensburg visited Mrs Lou Cox last week. Mrs O B Richerson went to Bloomfield last Sunday. Willie Fenton visited his brother J C Fenton here last Sunday. Theodore Carmichael went to Egypt across the river to buy corn. David Deckard of Monroe county visited his cousin M Deckard here Sunday. Missy Nannie Fodrill of Kirkville Monroe county is visiting relatives here. Miss Mollie McCarty and Miss Jali Baker visited Miss Corsa Richerson last Sunday. Tom Freeman Millacd Cox and Freense Ashcraft attended church in Cincinnati last Sunday night.

J.C. Heaton Carrie Miller Owensburg Lou Cox O. BR. Richerson Bloomfield Theodore Carmichae Egypt David Deckard Monroe County M. Deckard Missy Nannie Fodrill Kirkville

Doans Creek Social Notes and Local Arrivals

Doans Creek lists numerous visits and happenings around the area. Names include Jono Shirta Miss Eonna Hanna and Emma Baker with health notes, and several Haulers and Haslers visiting relatives. Local land purchases, mail runs, trading, schooling, and weather commentaries frame the period as spring nears.

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