08 Aug 1890
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1890
Page
1
George Bogard states he will be at his residence every Saturday to conduct township business and no other days are authorized. William H. Deckard announces Saturday forenoon meetings in Switz City and Saturday afternoon at his residence to handle Grast township matters.
Notice to residents of Black Top township Indiana that Joseph Moss trustee will transact township business at his office in Alington on any weekday excluding Sunday.
Notice to residents of Tayloor township Greene county Indiana that Henry Borter Trustee will be at his real estate office on Saturdays for township business only. No other business will be transacted on other days.
Bloomfield Indiana June 8 1899 William M Moss county superintendent announces weekly office hours on Saturdays at the courthouse to conduct official business notes this ongoing schedule until further notice
The letter exposes volunteers led by W Shryer Emerson Short Samuel W Axtell and others who provided labor for the gravel road free of charge. It rebuts accusations by the Independent Democratic Call calling leaders boodlers and presses for proof of alleged profits or jobs related to the project.
After six months of vigorous fighting, the Call agrees to support Messrs. Cox and Ramsey.
The text argues that public schools embody Americanism and must be carefully protected, with licensing cited as a key safeguard. It emphasizes licensing as a principal guard alongside patriotic ideals.
A brief note urges full attendance at township conventions tomorrow and affirms that the will of the people should be carried out through the proceedings.
A thoughtful evaluation of teacher licenses reduces burdens on superintendents. The text argues that capable teachers require less supervisory support, while ineffective ones demand more administrative intervention from officials.
A prominent Republican joked after last week's DEM OCRAT that if he were Senctif he would procure a small gimlet bore a hole and crawl into it.
A determined effort is planned to remove Seneff from leadership of the News office. It is conceded that under his charge no Republican can be elected in the county this year.
The convention next Tuesday features Senator Voorhees and Hon John E Lamb. Democrats across the county are urged to attend with special trains arranged to accommodate all. See focal columns for details.
The speaker asserts that every reform urged by F. M. B. A. supporters was imposed by the Republican party and that all measures they have pressed in national and state assemblies would be enacted by the Democrats if they gain power.
The speaker argues the protective tariff does not expand the farmer’s market and that this old truth has long been echoed by Democrats. Western voters and political movements are now showing they understand the point.
A Republican speaks bluntly that the McKinley abominations bill adds no market for wheat pork or flour and would force selling only within our own customs lines. The speaker argues that adopting such a bill ends exports and undermines national trade.
In New Jersey Republicans elect five state senators with 22 505 votes in the first district while the seventh district needs 27 822 Democratic votes for one seat. Connecticut Cheshire with 476 votes has as many representatives as New Haven with 17 000 votes, illustrating how disproportionate voting power sustains Senate control.
Local notice cites candidates Jacop Brucuer John Berns Dr E J Jackson Dr W H Burke and Charles Grant in Highland Stockton Taylor Wright townships but declares broad support for Hon Andrew Humphries as the top choice to lead to victory this year and states he would accept if the party desires.
The Senator asks why not provide a bounty on wheat as well as sugar and argues that if bounties are given, they must apply to all commodities. He warns against open communism benefiting only a few and insists equal treatment for all, lest too many suffer.
The Tur Democrat boasts over a decade in the county under the current editor and claims it has never supported a political party. It defies the Call and other papers to cite any Indiana paper, besides the Bloomfield Democrat, that published a legal notice totaling $1075.20 or any other amount for rates.
The piece cautions against candidates binding themselves to lower salaries and warns such offers amount to illegal bribery under state law. It notes Indiana and Wisconsin authorities deem such pledges improper and urges a platform plank to push legislature to cut fees and salaries for state and county officers.
Local items cover school notes and board meetings, governor-like speeches and an inter-county league plan. Reports include a fatal timber accident near Sandborn, death of Uncle John Poe, Nasal catarrh cure claims, and a Sullivan Democrat noting trials and probate steps.
A note on California figs with plant medicines that cleanse kidneys liver and bowels and relieve colds headaches and constipation. Also a Pittsburg Dispatch remark praising good highways and streets as wise public investments for communities.
Mr Frank Huffman of Burlington Ohio says two physicians told him his case was consumption and incurable. After using half a dollar bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery his health improved and he now enjoys good health. Trial bottle free at Stalcup’s drugstore.
A home preserve method uses ice and water in a pitcher wrapped in tightly tied paper to exclude air and slow melting. The note warns of contact with poison ivy and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for blood poisons and related skin ailments.
Supervisor Scholz presents population tallies for Fairplay Tackoon Rickland Jefferson Stafford Stockton and Washington townships. Figures show 851, 2,168, 2,810, 2,312, 1,294, 2,711 and 1,793 residents respectively.
An advertisement touts Dr Haine's Golden Specific as a guaranteed remedy for drunkenness. It claims the medicine can be added to tea or coffee without the drinker's knowledge and cures both moderate drinkers and alcoholics. Details are offered by mail from the Golden Specific Co. Cincinnati.
The G A R encampment in Boston August 12 to 15 prompts reduced round trip fares via the Pennsylvania lines on August 8, 9, and 19 or 0h through New York. Tickets valid for return to August 12 or extended to September 30 by special arrangement. E 3& I and agents offer Boston round trips August 8 to 10.
Two two year old steers last seen on the Harris place two miles south of Newark six weeks ago. One is bright red with white on the forehead and a white flank. The other paler red with white spots on the loins. Reward offered. contact T. J. Pickard Calvertville, Ind. The E. and 4. railway sells excursion tickets to Indian Springs every Saturday until November 1st for 125 cents round trip, returning Monday afternoon. June Montgomery county marriages total fifty seven with 125 births.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla promising to purify blood improve appetite strengthen nerves and refresh the weak. It also claims to cure scrofula salt rheum and allied issues and to invigorate kidneys and liver. Separate note: The National Encampment of the G A R will be held in Boston from August 12 to 15 with travel rates via the Pennsylvania lines.
Correspondence notes visitors and travels among residents including Cushman Hilburn Gantz Shirtz Jordan Berry Killian Hastings Scott Killian O Don Crook and others. An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a universal remedy with guaranteed satisfaction and low prices at Stalcups drug store.
Dry weather cripples the corn crop in the district causing heavy losses. F M B A lodges from the township will travel to Marco on the 21st. Local visits include Eva Sharp and Rena Dowell in Monroe County and Alma Shaw of Brazil. A U S organizer Mr Green spoke to Nine Mile lodge. A dredge on Latta's creek nears completion but water is too slow to operate. Nine Mile church prayer meetings face discipline for lingering misbehavior.
An advertisement proclaims a salve as the best cure for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and all skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or a money refund and offers price 25 cents per box sold by 8 Stalcup.
Mrs. Gee Collins remains in critical condition. A heavy shower occurred Saturday. Preparations underway for Worthington on August 12. Mrs. Mary Westmoreland visited Mrs. Quinn Ling Wednesday. Mrs. Ennis Sutton and Miss Lena Collins visited Mr. Tatem Sunday. Barbara Martindale, Clover Valley, visited home Sunday. Geo Brandon questions why the Democrat omits him and his fruit tree agent. Mr. Joe Chicksaw and wife traveled to Springville to check on Mrs. Casater who is improving. A fortune teller in Center was arrested, fined 20 dollars, unable to pay, and disappeared. Dr Kilmer’s Ocean-Weed Heart Remedy advertised with prices and free pamphlet. Hoopeston canning factory processed 26 000 dollars worth of peas this summer.
To Cure Kidney Troubles Use Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root Kidney Liver and Bladder Cure It relieves quickly and cures chronic cases Price 50c and 1 pamphlet free Binghampton NY Sold recommended and guaranteed by druggists If Cholera is causing losses among hogs in Kansas neighborhood Tl
The Oakland Vilot reports a potato crop failure in the locality. The ad-like text touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle remedy to cleanse the system, aid digestion and bowel regularity, and stimulate kidney and liver activity without irritation.
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Female Remedy as restoring energy and youthful appearance. It targets mothers wives and daughters, promises quick relief for a run down constitution, and notes price one dollar with pamphlet free. Globe location is Binghamton New York and druggists carry and guarantee or recommend the product.
A compilation of biology and language notes covering digestion with chyle flow to the thoracic duct, anatomy of the larynx, and secretion. plus grammar items on parts of speech, sentence structure, adjectives, and punctuation. Historical arbitral commissions, telegraph networks, and fraction problems appear in disjointed fragments with monetary figures and dates.
Dr Kilmer cough cure promotes consumption relief and throat soothing effects. It claims rapid tickling stop, hacking cough relief, catarrh reduction, night sweats and death prevention with a 25 cent price. Pamphlet free from Binghamton NY druggists. Sold and guaranteed by local druggists.
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