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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1888
Page
3
Wants for sale items advertised in newspaper office
Classified note notes papers available for sale at the office with pricing by the dozen.
Marble Heart to Be Played Next Tuesday in Bloomfield
The Marble Heart will again be staged next Tuesday night after a postponement due to hall issues. A previous notice urges securing seats early and praises the production as among the best Bloo mfield audiences will see. Local notables and performers are referenced, including the Ideal Dramatic Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Dramatic
Oden
Marble Heart
59Th Indiana Volunteers
Worthington
E. Davis
Ohio School House
Stafford Township
James Carpenter
Lyons
Indiana
Staluup’s Drug
Hood
P.C. van Slyke
Bloomfield
J. P. D. John
Greencastle
Democrat Real Estate Agency
R. J. Corbley
Bloomfield Normal Opens Next Monday
The Bloomfield Normal opens next Monday with expected strong attendance. The article notes Ganters Chicken Cholera Cure remains in demand once used. A lightning strike killed two Lewis De Vilbiss horses in a pasture. a third horse survived. Bedford reports a Democratic open air meeting led by Hon. E. Davis of Bloomfield, drawing many workers and some Republicans, lasting to 10 pm. The Bedford Democratic county central committee met midweek with a roster of prominent county Democrats listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfeld
Ganter
Bloomfield
Lewis de Vilbiss
Bedford
The
Sentinel
Democracy of
E. Davis
Bloom - Held
Davis
Democratic County Central Committee
John F. Slinkard
John Johnson
Sam N. O'Neall
Oney Wilson
P. H. Wilson
J. B. Terhune
John Nations
A. L. Dilley
John Skerd
John Crow
J. T. Franklin
Henry Daubinapeck
Henry Switz
Henry Ballerman
John Dorrough
D. A. Bynum
D. P. Gardner
J. T. East
Wm. Hays
Emmett Dagiley
Fairs Boost Rural Life and Politics Across Indiana
The piece extols county fairs as vital showcases of farming methods and community spirit in Indiana. It notes large fairs like Bloomfield and references political campaigning from the Log Cabin era. It also mentions baptist church unity in Greene County with a convention at Linton to ordain deacons and organize the Greene County Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pidianapolis News
Bloomfield
Indiana
Greene
Linton
Marriage Licenses Granted for Four Local Couples
Alonzo D. Christ and Rebecca J. Pigg obtain a marriage license. McClllan Graves and Decia Watson secure license. James Rt. Minke and Mary A. Bartley also receive license in local record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo D. Christ
Rebecca J. Pigg
McCllllan Graves
Decia Watson
James Rt. Minke
Mary A. Bartley
Missing horses from Dixon Park area
A gray mare three years old and a mouse colored colt about three months old, both unshod and in medium condition, were taken from Dixon Sunday night August 5. Reward offered for information leading to their recovery. Contact M. C. Frik, Park, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
M. C. Frik
Park
Ind
Aaderf Dinter
Newark
Pringle & Williams Sales Prompt Bargain Bites
Business briefs note bargains at Pringle & Williams in a series of offers. A 12 inch bar of soap costs 10 cents while lamps are discounted. Dead Shot cough remedy sample is free and regular size 50 cents. Apricots two and a half pounds for 20 cents and raisins at 10 cents a pound with a baking powder present as a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pringle & Williams
Election of Trustees for Castle Hill Christian Church
Notice states the Christian church at Castle Hill Fairplay township Greene county Indiana will meet at 4 o clock p m on August 14 18ss to elect trustees for the church James Rolison Clerk announces the gathering for this local church matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Castle Hill
Fairplay Township
Greene County
Indiana
James Rolison
Marco
Stafford Township
Indiens
Iadians
Board of Commissioners
Marco i
State of
George W. Thompson
Stitler Township
Indliana
Board of Commissioners of
Marea
Reginning
Mareo
Keene County
Shire
Josephus
Tro
Gyome
Fe Greene Circuit Court Co
Bloomfield
Bichlani Township
State of Indiana
Peter C. van Slyke
Board of Commiss
van Slyke
Walker
Peter C
Vanslykee
Cattle and hog market summary from Union Stock Yards
Aug 1953 Indianapolis market reports mixed demand. Prime shipping steers 1400-2000 lb steady. fair to good steers 1100-1500 lb and 1500-1900 lb range. prime butcher cows and bulls listed. Hogs receipts 2200, shipments 1000 with prices for heavy and light hogs. Sheep and lambs steady to slow. fair to good lambs and sheep priced with Bucks per head also shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
Indianapolis
Ewe Eee
Ee Ld
Labor Unions Attack Harrison Over Labor Policy and Chinese Rule
Indiana Central Labor Union denounces Gen. Harrison as enemy of American labor accusing him of opposing shorter hours and siding with monopolists. They cite his stance on Chinese immigration and support for New, urging wage earners to oppose the Republican candidate amid broader labor tensions. The piece contrasts labor views with a Trenton factory anecdote about wage cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Benjamin Harrison
Gen. Harrison
Central Labor Union
Indianapolis
Gen. T Harrison
United States
Senate
San Francisco
Gen
Harrison
Indiana Central Labor Union
John C. New
Organized
Typeraphical Union
Tere
Trenton
Trish
Political tempers rise over tariff fights in Iowa race
Brooklyn Citizen notes wage concerns of workers against tariff cuts while Republicans boast of campaign gains. The piece highlights Iowa as a doubtful state with shifting majorities and echoes Kansas City Times on political upturns and election pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cio
Crower
Vernor
Rte
Kansas City Times
De Young and Prohibition Cross Currents in California Opinion
Mr De Young discusses California opposition to Harrison on the Pacific coast Chinese questions and naturalization issues while Blaine supporters push Thurrison. The piece notes rising Prohibition votes in Connecticut, Meriden figures Isaac Lewis and local clergymen shifting toward the Prohibition ticket ahead of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Young
M. I. de Young
California
Blaine
Thurrison
Harrison
Pacific Coast
Allison
Chicago
Atlanta
St. John’s
Connecticut
Gen. Fish
Isaac Lewis
Horace Wilcox
Meridan Britannia Company
Tias
Republican Party
Prohibition
Meriden
Providence Journal
Labor Papers Opposing Harrison Attack Nomination
The Labor Signal in Indiana leads a chorus of labor journals denouncing Gen. Harrison as a friend of monopolies. The quiver of papers including United Labor Age The New Order Milwaukee Labor Review Lansing Sentinel Labor Leaf Labor Echo Industrial Age and others allege his nomination was engineered by railroad company attorneys New York Star notes the cross section of labor publications backing the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrison
Labor Signal
Indiana
Gen. Warrison
Signal
United Labor Age
the New Order
Milwaukee Labor Review
Lansing Sentinel
Labor Leaf
Labor Echo
Industrial Age
Duluth
Labor Age
Labor Herald
Fort Worth
Alabama Sentinel
San Francisco Star
Harrison
New York Star
Political rancor over contract labor law disclosures
The piece contrasts Republican editors with The Star over Morton's contract labor law disclosures. It notes ill temper in the Republican press and hints at Irish American sentiment and references to Mor ton and Grover Cleveland in a charged, partisan tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Morton
Reublican Press
Credit Industries
York Star
Stirrup and stride in a silent riders bond
A poetic reflection on riding together through life from dawn to dusk. It weaves a tale of shared hardship and steadfast partnership across land and sea, with imagery of horses, courage, and enduring loyalty between two companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jilland
Ray
Mie
Lessons of 1840 Campaign and Harrison Era Recalled
A Brooklyn Eagle and Philadelphia Record note that 1840 featured a boisterous campaign for William Henry Harrison. Morrison lacked political stance and died soon after taking office. Tyler became president as Whigs lost ground. The writers contrast 1840 with later times and comment on liquor issues influencing politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy. Harrison
Tippecanoe
Tyler
William Henry Morrison
Tie
Brooklyn Eagle
Oil coating to prevent evaporation in open water
A Colorado farmer advocates a thin oil film on water surfaces to curb evaporation from tanks or ponds. He tested it by placing equal water in two vessels and adding oil to one, noting the un-oiled water evaporated fully while the oiled vessel retained water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Chicago Times
Witrat sales and Bullock visit noted in Worthington
August 10 1888 Worthington Times reports Witrat offerings steady with No 2 red salable around 830 and cors offerings improving. Mr B A Bullock and wife stay at Williams House. he travels for the American Collecting and Reporting Association and plans county wide organization. He praised the Dunn Bradstreet like system for retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pranavonts
B. A. Bullock
Williams House
Bullock
American Collecting and Reporting Association
Indianapolis
Worthington
Dunn
Bradstreet
Worthington Times
Bloomfield
Democrat
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Indiana Workingmen
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JAS, Morris & CO
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Sheriff's Sale
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Hiram Nicholson
Arminda Nicholson
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Armite A
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