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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
1
The piece notes strong truth in the column and urges voters to read. It reports the Republican state convention underway in Indianapolis with office-holders in control. It says Hanna McKinley and Fairbanks will be endorsed.
The passage questions the actions of the Republican group in Daviess County in seeking a congressional candidate and asks what they have done to deserve harsh punishment.
Limited window remains for submitting mortgage exemption affidavits. May 1 is too late under the law which requires annual April filings. Filings from last year do not carry over to the current year.
Center township Democrats have nominated one of the strongest and best tickets they ever put forward. They urge every Democrat to do his duty and ensure the ticket is elected.
Tar Democrats of Morgan and Owen counties nominate M. H. Parks, wife of Mrs. Will Yakey's father, for judge of the circuit, with near certainty of election. Homer McGinnis is nominated for prosecutor.
A Republican speaker claims at the township meeting that Republicans could be bought for 25 cents while Democrats cost two collars. The speaker argues the price gap shows folly in comparing the two parties.
The Democrats of Richland township back Will Herrington for trustee and George Sparks for assessor hoping for strong votes. They note a minimum of 150 Republican ballots is needed to secure election.
The Bloomington Courier suggests Congressman Miera as chairman of the state convention. It endorses Miers for Bloomington and praises him as an admirable chair and a consistent favorite for any position he seeks.
Middle of the road populists nominate Chas. F. Pressler of Bloomington for congress. The text criticizes Republicans for failing to choose Bloomington and implies they have no hopes of success.
One district delegate to the Republican national convention is a federal officeholder in Washington City and another aspires to be. Both are certain to back McKinley on tariff issues and will follow Mark Hanne as if they were innocent country schoolboys in duty to party lines.
In Worthington Linton and Bloomfield critics argue the township trustee should move to the county. They claim the town sees no benefit and would rather avoid the vote, while accusing officials of feathering their own nests with country residents aiding them.
The Jackson township Democrats nominate Malachi Porter for trustee Pressley Elliston for assessor George W Jacksonson for justice and James Inman Burnie Mitchell for constables. The piece urges cross party support and to stamp the rooster on the township ticket.
The Indianapolis News notes anti trust proposals in Congress appear political, arguing Republicans tolerate trusts via tariffs and ship subsidies protecting oil and shipbuilding magnates. The paper contends the measure's quality questions its good faith and claims both parties recognize the issue, though many Republicans avoid admitting it.
At the Capitol unveiling on a Saturday Mr Miers of Indiana praised Oliver P Morton saying his soul left a burdened body as Indiana honors itself and the nation by placing Mortons statue in the National Capitol with memory lasting beyond the sculptor.
Boss Billheimer's slate surged to success at Vincennes with P. R. Wadsworth securing 52 votes on first ballot over J. C. Chaney 42. Delegates Job Freeman and Albert Davis plus elector George Cook were chosen, signaling a strong display for Billheimer amid statewide reactions.
An advertisement touts Buck Len’s Arnica Salve as the best in the world for burns cuts and bruises claiming it kills pain heals promptly and cures old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions. Sold by J. B. Stalcup at 25 conto a box.
Residence property in Lyons with two nice lots. Also offered are a good threshing rig and a clover huller. Address C. E. een Bicknell Indiana.
The Cumberland Presbyterian church hosted Bloomfield High School's twenty third annual commencement. Ten graduates, eight women and two men, received their diplomas as the Junior class staged decorations and a program featuring speakers on topics from Edgar Allan Poe to immigrant fate and Africa’s heroes. The event ended with a blessing and reflections on moving forward.
Local notes report Sunday visits and activities in Clover Valley Heaton and Bodwell. Rev T P Freeman preached and painted for William Meredith. Mentions rheumatism cures from Chamberlains Balm and a reader testimonial from A B Parsons. Also notes migrations, prayers, and social calls across nearby farms and towns.
Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona, wintering in Ai ken South Carolina, praises Electric Bitters for curing back pain and nervous weakness. He claims the remedy purifies blood, aids liver and kidneys, strengthens nerves, and revives vigor. Available from J B Stalcup for 50 cents a bottle with guarantee.
Hendren and Slinker announce 5 percent to 5 percent per annum loans for five to ten years on improved terms. Pay $100 or multiples on any interest payday. Reasonable commission and best terms in the money market. Money can be procured in four days if necessary. Bloomington ad appears in the Public Square area.
Health is good and community chatter runs through Robison. Farmers plow for corn and neighbors visit, with mentions of Martha Ashcraft for farm sales and John Flynn planning to move to Limestone. Easter services, Sunday visits, and local names like Ashcraft, Jackson, Hobson, and Horn pepper the rural notes as the town surveys daily life.
The sick are improving slowly. Geo Kidd and family visited activities at Bloomfield last Sunday. Homer Flory of Tulip visited relatives in this section last Saturday night. D A Bradford and wife called at Elizabeth Shertzer's last Sunday evening. Frank Branstetter of Campground was in these parts last Sunday evening. Mrs David Blaker of Bloomfield Sundayed with relatives in this locality last Sunday. Misses Cora and Minnie Abrams of Hustler's Valley passed through our vicinity last Monday. Chas Helms and family of Pleasant Ridge visited Mrs Helms' parents John Blaker and wife last Sunday.
An advertisement touts Dr Cladwell's Syrup Pepsin as a leading cure for constipation indigestion and headache. It lists trial size at ten cents covering ten doses and larger sizes at fifty cents and one dollar available through Geo B Cravens.
Farmers busy with corn plowing and gatherings at Bloomfield and Mineral. Sunday school at Mood chapel reported progressing well. Rumor says Geo Sparks may seek Democratic assessor role. prints say he would be a strong candidate if announced. Also mentions past park supper and minor local strains over behavior and yard cleanliness.
A Bloomfield piece laments a local mock contest of tall tales and lampoons a wife’s house cleaning ritual. It contrasts a homespun joke with the burdens of domestic life and argues for shared duties and equality within marriage, envisioning women’s rights within the home and in public life.
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