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Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1891

Page

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Lawyers and Medical Professionals Advertised in Greene County Notice

Public notice from Wright township Greene County Indiana lists attorneys and a surgeon offering services. They certify readiness to practice in Greene County and at their offices during term, with restrictions on transactions except by law. The notice names Powell trustee and mentions Jasonville and local offices.

Davis ‘Attorneys TAW Kndiaog Greene County Trac

Notice to Electors of Washington Township Indiana

Notice to the people of Washington Township Greene County Indiana that I George Bogard will be at my residence on Saturdays during my term of office to transact the business of said township. No other business will be transacted except as provided by law.

Heraby Wright Greene Jasonville Bal Powell Traatce Greenecounty Indiana Washington Township Greene’county George Bogard Prustip Highland Township Greene County Aaid

Trustee's Notice for Grant Greene County Indiana

A Trustee notices the public of Grant Greene County Indiana of a site event on a Saturday in forenoon. The location is described as miles south and one mile east with a referenced afternoon time and the trustee M H Deckard.

Grant Greene “County Indiana H.' Deckard

Notice of Township Meetings in Greene County Indiana

Joseph Mosh, trustee, announces meetings for the people of 7 Highland township and Stockton township in Greene County Indiana. The Highland meeting will be at the trustee's residence on Saturday. The Stockton meeting will be at the trustee's office in Linton on any weekday except Sunday.

Stockton Greene County Linton Joseph Mosh Trustes

Trustee Notice for Case in Indiana Township Business

Trustee Moore announces a notice in Case eqne county Indiana seeking to vest evidence and transact business only on a single day. The location is one mile southeast of Nov 27 Leach and the notice outlines terms and bylaw requirements.

Case Eqne County Indiana Moore Traatee

Office Notice From Henry Lorter for Taylor Township

Notice posted in Greens County states Henry Lorter treasurer will be at his office and residence every Saturday during his term to transact township business. No business will be conducted on other days as required by law.

Untitled notice from Greene County official

Incomplete OCR text shows a public notice related to the office of Trustee in Greene County Indiana. The fragment mentions a residence near Heaton P.O and weekly proceedings on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with garbled names and dates.

Notice of Township Trustees Meetings in Green County

Notice to residents of Smith township Greene county Indiana that meetings will be held at the trustee's office on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month to transact township business.

Smith Township Greene County Indiana Aaid

Notice of weekly office presence for official business

A public notice states that WYDLT MOM MOSS will be at the office in the courthouse each Saturday to transact any official business. Dated 2 Jan. Superintendent. The notice references Ind June 6th and R88.

Esaperineangenle

Teacher's Examination Notice Held Monthly at School Room

William M. Moss county superintendent announces monthly teacher license exams on the last Saturday at 9 30 in the old house room. Examinations will be conducted in the pee school room of that house, with details provided locally.

Roomfield William M. Moss Ane Geth

Application for Liquor License in Greene County Indiana

In Greene county Indiana an individual of at least 21 applies to the Greene County Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in a one story frame house in the town of Marco within township boundaries. The description specifies sale of spirits wines and malts in quantities less than a square at a time with a specific parcel bounded by measured feet and streets. The filing states the applicant’s residence in Greens County and intent to operate at the described location.

Marco Styford Township Greene County Indiens Indiana Imiang Timse Asia County Main Bloomfield Court House Highland Apa Plummer A. Dargain Hert’ & Graham’s Cavina Wwe

Opening of liquor license bid for Bloomfield building

A male resident of Greene county Indiana filed for a one year license to sell beer wine and intoxicating liquors in a Bloomfield building on lots 61 and 62. The hearing set for September 1891 seeks consent from the Greene county board of commissioners for licenses and premises location described as the one story frame building beside Dr. W Gray's office.

Richland Township Greene County Board of Commissionera Gresne County Bloomfield Greene Sant Lot Gt and Ronning Wehes Drs. W.' Gray James Hasler

County Posts Active and Alert In Ransacked County News

Our correspondents report every post office in the county remains active and alert as details emerge from a ransacked county. Columns of intensely interesting matter are sent, found in no other paper.

Local notes from town visit and events

Henry Floyd and wife visited the 800 block noting light rain on Monday and Tuesday with more rain to come. An apple cutting at D Luis’s on Tuesday. Grandma’s Riddle, age 85, fell last Thursday injuring two ribs. Howard Fields sold fertilizer in town Friday. Teac Cox and son Morton drove a flock of sheep through town Saturday. Carmichael and Burke went to Bloomington Wednesday. Mr C. always finds sheep for sale.

Enry Floyd Wife Jacob Turaday D.luiz Kinsey Grandmas Riddle Wim. Dye Owensburg Howard Fields Teaac Cox Morton T. J. Carmichael George

New Principle Regulates Liver Stomach and Bowels

Dr Miles Pilla claims to cure biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles constipation swiftly. Marketed as unequaled for men women and children it comes in 30 doses for 25 cents with free samples at R E Eveleighs.

Miles Pilla R.E. Eveleighs

Fire at Ferrell's stable draws large crowd in Indiana

A Tuesday morning fire at Ferrell's stable along the alley between Vincennes and Madison streets damaged the building and contents but spared the horses. Estimated loss stands at $250. Nearby visitors include Mrs visiting relatives Miss Keith of Robinson and Arch Moore returning from Tacoma. Geo Grafton, formerly of this place and now in Toronto, Ontario, is considering locating here.

Ferrell Vincennes Madison Keith Robinson Jennie Pearl -Price Arch’ Moore Tacoma Washington Geo Grafton Toronto Ohio

Family laxative advice for figs syrup benefits

An old advertisement extols figs syrup as a pleasant laxative with gentle action and soothing effect. It claims it is the best family remedy and a bottle should be kept in every home, urging parents to use it for relief.

Local notes record visits and festival successes

Ella Sappenfield and three brothers returned from Jib. Chas Wear left for Indianapolis to work. J P Scott surpassed in the furnitive liner. Jess Page of Taylor visited town. Barre Laughlin and family visited Bloomfield. Bloomfield festival praised as a success. Marshal Osborn of Linton and family visited Drs Sherwood. Bloomfield youths attended the festival Saturday. Several will attend S S convention at Lyons. Excursion to the Springs reported as good. Prospects for rain favorable. coal investigation movements underway. Levi Hastings of Einora was in town Monday and Tuesday.

Ella Sappenfield Chas” Wear Indianapoli Crooke Kai A -Huying Marshal Osborn Linton Sherwood Bloomfield S. S Lyons Raip Levi Hastings Einora

Heart Disease as Major Sudden Death Cause Warns Readers

A 19th century health notice describes heart disease as the leading cause of sudden death, listing symptoms such as breathlessness, chest pain, irregular pulse, and swelling. It promotesDr Miles’ Heart Cure and Nervine as remedies advertised by Eveleighs, claiming safety and non-addiction.

Milea Eveleighs Mileat

Local notes outline farming life and weather events

A fragmentary rural item lists residents and activities. Abram Dilley, 18, Lin ton this week. Will Gray's residence near completion. Oliver Hudson piping spring water 851 feet to his home. Heavy rain Monday evening. Sherman Arthur rents Jim Thompson's farm and will move next month. Jim Thompson works on the railroad at Ellettaville.

Newark Abram ‘Dilley Linton Will Gray Oliver Hudson Richland Tom Britton Wm Booker Mr Welch David Thompson Theodore Ferguson Pod" Johnson Paris Godwin John Nash Frank Groves Nat‘Isom Dilley Worthington George Ma’ Shal Spencer Sherman Arthur Jim Thompson oNobe Cox Ellettaville Stinesville

Bess salve offered with money back guarantee

A vintage ad proclaims the bess salve treats cuts bruises ulcers rheum fever xoreb tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and eruptions and claims piles cure with guaranteed satisfaction or refund priced at 25 cents per box sold by Stalcup.

Stalcup

Sunday School Picnic and Local News at Clover Bottom

Sunday schools at Clover Bottom prepare for a grand event. Rev McAllister preached for the Methodist brethren and performed baptism for three. Threshing is active, wheat looks good, and a new boiler and smut mill were purchased to boost milling quality.

Alcie Frank Wilson McAllister Methodist Brethren E. Pryor Frank Groves Main First Streets

Local residents visit and town plans noted

Alvin Gaston of Romona visited last Thursday and Avery Goodman returns from Daviess county to stay a few days. Nathan Hedden aims to improve the town by building a new coal house. A basket meeting is set at Friendship church for the fourth Sunday this month. Uncle Henry Miller supplies beef and is described as a hustler.

Alvin Gaston Romona Avery Goodman Daviess County Nathan Hedden Friendship Church Henry Miller Henry

Remarkable Cure Claims for Nervous Ailments

A Boston era anecdotal advertisement touts Alphonso Hempfling of Butler Pennsylvania as a remedy for nervous disorders. It cites Dr Miles and claims include dramatic weight gain and relief from seizures, convulsions, dizziness, and backache. The ad promises trials and a free book of cures at Eveleighs.

Alphonso Hempfling Butler Mt. Vitus Miles J-R. Miller Valpariso

Ely's Cream Balm Praised by Catarrh Sufferers

In letters from Hartford Connecticut and Sigourney Iowa readers praise Ely's Cream Balm for rapid relief from nasal inflammation and chronic catarrh. One writer notes temporary blindness during a busy period and credits the remedy with quick recovery.

Ely Mia Georgie S. Judson Hartford Conn B. Franken Sigourney, Iowa

Local Excursion Tickets Sold and Community Notes

A report of thirteen excursion tickets sold lists attendees including E L D Ferguson and wife and Wm Fry and wife. Various local visits, market wheat deliveries, health updates, and a discussion of Knights of Pythias growth plus a hoped lodge building in the town.

E-L.d Ferguson Wm. Fry Lewis Brennen Moody Wm. Hunter Vincennees Trueblood Talbott Emma Cross Beasley Gerge Brillhart Olney Ill Jim Grass Worthington Hunter Grove F. M Republic Dick Thompson John Jamison Linton Seph Springs Rela Blackwood School Lyons David Alcan the Great K.P Barney Bro Harvey

Fireman Fred Eaton remembered in mourning engines in SWITZ CITY

In Switz City a local engine parade honors Fireman Fred Eaton who died at his Sullivan home on August 6. Notices mention visitors from Clay County County Assessor Lewis Miller and family, business changes, a baby girl, and various local visits and events including a marriage and excursions.

Fred Eaton Sullivan Fred Lewis’ Miller Clay County Dan Stantz D_J. Bailey James Wakefield McIntosh Andy Gregg Illinoi Frank Bixler Bethany Park Indian Springs Cravens Daniel Bynum Slinkard Joe Bovenschen John Middleton Dr. Cole Linton Dick Briaston Miss Conkling Esq Wakefield James Melick

A Little Girl Cured by Dr King's New Discovery

Mr and Mrs Loren Trescots guardians of the Gov Lighthouse at Sand Beach Michigan recount a daughter aged four suffering measles and a severe cough with fever. After home and Detroit doctors failed a trial of Dr King's New Discovery healed her after two and a half bottles. The couple praise the medicine highly and note a free trial bottle at 8 Stalcup's Drugstore.

Loren Trescots Gov Sand Beach Mich Detroit Dr. King Stalcup’s

Highland Township notes and local social items

Ex justice of the peace Jone McIntnsg of Highland township visits Worthington on business. Democrats Ike and Henry Haton return to Morgan county. Carrie Cuttinger of Tennessee visits Grandmother Snyder. Local rain spurs farmers to plow. James Pruett hosts a popular old fashioned social. Jacob Clark and wife attend Sunday school in Owen county. Waric Nealy and Clara Light wed at the bride’s Owen county home near Freedom. Daisy and Nora McIntosh of Newark attend New Hope church. W120W. O. Nash and wife attend church at New Hope with Newark connections.

Jone Folke James Pruett James Jacob Clark Newark New Hope Owen County Waric Nealy Clara Light Freedom Missea Daisy Nora McIntosh N-wark New Hope Sunday O. Nash New. Hope Sunday

Voltaire and a Lady Instructed on Beauty and Health

An 19th century ad quotes Voltaire praising a young lady then promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a universal cure for women's ailments. The text claims the medicine corrects irregularities aids digestion improves complexion and promises money back if not satisfactory.

Voltaire

Nervous Prostration Nerve Tonic Promoted in Ad

An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a nerve tonic and alterative for nervous prostration. It claims improved appetite digestion and liver and kidney action with a bottle priced at 50 cents from S Stalcup's Drugstore.

S.stalcup’s

Marriage amid branches and town news from Pupcorn

On Monday morning last John R. Hudson wed Mrs Page in a ceremony under a rum tree with Elder Floyd officiating. Addison Cox and Sidney Martindale recover. others visit, move, or travel. The Toads are in town as reports of travels, health, and local life continue with frugal notes on residents and their kin.

Ain Charlie Fodcul Addison Cox Sidney Martindale John R. Hudson Mrs Page Floyd B. Richison Cole Mrs. Holmes Pupcorn Joseph Armstrong Thia Town Jos Francis Carmichael Thie Place Freeman Bloomfield Lulla Reed Missouri Parenta Cox M. Deckard Phillips Janeaboro

Death of Charley Branstetter at age 1 year 4 months

Charley W Branstetter died at home on August 4 1891 aged 1 year 4 months 13 days. Aged relatives and friends mourn his loss after a brief illness despite medical aid and help from neighbors. Funeral services were led by Rev E M Love with a large congregation in attendance.

Moorning Charley W. Branstetter Charley Branstetter Neigh‘bors

Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers Blood Purifying Remedy

Local applications cannot reach the seat of catarrh, a blood or constitutional disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucus surfaces. It is not quack medicine and is a prescription from leading physicians with a tonic and blood purifier. Send for testimonials free from F J Cheney & Co, Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 15 cents.

F.J. Cheney & Co Toledo

Veteran Republicans nominate own ticket in Hamilton county

A condensed news digest notes veteran Republicans nominating a ticket, criticizing the old party. It highlights ongoing presidential real estate investments in Indianapolis, wartime accounting fraud rumors denied, census clerks discharged, and various incidents from crime to politics. The item mentions Jessie Fothergill’s death, transport excursions, and regional economic and social updates.

Hamilton ‘County Indianapolis Treasury Indiana Jessie’ Fothergill London United States Cuba Porto Rico Port Rico San Domingo Chambersburg Vna Selwood Fla Myra Francher A. C. Jones Jones Johnstown South Fork ‘Club Pittsburg Ohio Pennsylvania Alabama Mississippi James,g. Blaine, Jr South Dakota Amalgamated Association Tron Steel America Fascinator.’ Company Montreal States Sherman Ravenna, C Erie Railroad Company

Greene County real estate listings with farms and houses

A lengthy 19th century ad lists numerous Greene County properties for sale. It includes 24 acre parcels on East Main Street Bloomfield, brick business houses, timber and pasture tracts, farmhouses with orchards and wells, and multiple acreage ranges from 5 to 200 acres with prices from 750 to 1500 dollars. Also notes trades, rents, and contact for more listings.

Estate Sale Notice for Live Stock and Farm Implements

Personal property of the estate includes horses 2 colts 40 head of cattle 100 tons of hay 50 000 feet of lumber 140 000 shingice 2 wagons buggy and farming implements. Sale starts at 10 o'clock a m Terms of sale: sums under five dollars cash, over five dollars credit of six months with note at six percent interest and good security. Waiver of valuation.

Austin DALL and Dawn Dawnry in Baseball Management Shakeup

A terse note lists Austin DALL as President, Dawn Dawnry as Treasurer, and Woopwarp as Pitcher with Bec y as General Manager in a restructuring of the club. The fragmentary source confirms leadership changes but lacks full names and positions.

Austin Dall Pres. C Austin Dawn Treae Pitcher ‘Woopwarp Bec’y Gen. Mgr

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