17 Aug 1888
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1888
Page
1
Local items report Aunt Susan Cavins illness dissolving partnership of Axtell and Forbes Alonzo Van Slyke eye trouble and other notices on subscriptions building lots sales and trades. Death of Isaac Inman’s child and community events including Greene County Sunday school union meeting and Baptist move toward Greene County Association.
In Koleen and Lyons R O C Wright and Jonas Wright visited town on Wednesday to call. D C Roach of Mineral City subscribed and sought pension blanks. Grant township leaders Mills and Vor hees featured in next DemmooRar. A new cottage by George E Endres is praised for its oak finish. A M E lawn party at Mrs Staleap’s residence is announced with refreshments. Mrs Juin Emery’s Koleen house burned Sunday night with $400 loss. origin unknown. The Owensburgh tunnel failed and no train ran on the Narrow Gauge for days. Local liveryman Charles Houston reports strong business and plans a wagon-yard. Presbyterians move Sunday School to morning. calls for other churches to harmonize prayer times.
The piece extols log cabins as humble yet sturdy dwellings for early settlers and links their healthful living to Warner's Log Cabin Remedies and Warner's Tippecanoe, presenting a nostalgic view of rugged self sufficiency and traditional cures.
Hon James R Baxter and Cyrus E Davis discuss political issues at multiple Indiana towns from Newark to Bloomfield with talks starting at 2 PM each day August 20th to August 31st. The notice urges every Democrat in the county to attend at least one event and see Baxter perform.
A large Bloomfield audience witnessed the home talent production Marble Heart at Jones Hall on Tuesday night. Sam E. Linkard Elmer Harrell and Miss Fannie Van Slyke led the cast with strong performances rivaling professional players. The Ideal Dramatic Company left Bloomfield branded with success and may tour Linton promising another top show in that town.
The Acme Club of Bloomfield defeated Swits City in a match game last Sunday with Ramp excelling in the box. Ramp retired the side with two on and no outs three times, Lee’s catching and throws impressed, Brooks made a long running catch, and Holt hit two home runs to spark applause.
A string of visitors and locals were noted in town, including Pink East, Dr Acton, Prink Freeman, J P McIntosh, and others subscribing or visiting. Notables such as Martin C Falk, J J BE B, Aaron Combs, and N H Kers were listed among attendees and callers.
A compact cluster of brief items highlights notable objects and happenings with concise, sharp wording. Readers get quick glimpses of diverse topics, each described in brief, punchy lines.
Win G Moss of Duggie was in town Saturday while the Norrison excursion to Indianapolis nearly failed with only twenty participants. A noted republican asked Captain McCloud about Island City’s issue and received I don't know in reply, a question likely to be asked again in November.
Local residents including J T Osborn and Artemus Wollam are mentioned with family issues and visits. Washington township figures JN Hatfield and Aly Hatfield appear with church social ties. Pleasant Ridge church lists ninety nine members and a basket meeting planned next Sunday led by Elder Wm Baker. A Kansas visitor and Ohio arrival add to the social mix as townsfolk attend Worthington’s event.
An old time sale notice advertises Tai Best Salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped skin chilblains cornS and eruptions. It claims a guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded with price 25 cents per box offered by Steve Staleun.
Community notes report wheat thrashing day in Hobbieville. Visits include Andrew P Carmichael of Martinsville staying with friends, Fancett from Silverville at home with family, and Miss Blassie Deckard visiting Gertie Yoho.
W D Sult of Bippus Indiana testifies Electric Bitters relieves rheumatism after six bottles. Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio calls it the best selling medicine in twenty years. Many others claim cures for liver and kidney diseases. Sold for fifty cents at S Stalcups drug store.
Rev. N. A. Smith of Clinton Wisconsin testifies to immediate and lasting relief from hay fever after using Ely's Cream Balm during a severe attack. He recommends it to others suffering from similar complaints.
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla quickly reaches every body part. It asserts blood is purified and enriched, organs receive health, stomach is toned, appetite restored, kidneys and liver energized, and brain clarity improved.
Dr Williams returns from St Louis after four months with Dr Dagley. Various locals attend meetings, concerts, and social visits. Belva Lockwood mentioned. Theo Carmichael and Miss Alkire join a Silverville gathering. Talks touch on politics, tariffs, and social clubs. several residents travel, new halls near completion, and small incidents noted.
A Shelby North Carolina account tells how Mrs. Luther Lutz fought seven years of disease with seven months of coughing and sleepless nights ending when she tried Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption. One bottle cured her completely, and a free trial bottle is offered at Staleup's drug store.
Grandmother Yarnell visits and the Democrats plan their first rally with speakers W. R. Myers or John W. Kern. The column lists local arrivals, illnesses, housing, contracts, anecdotes about candidates, sales, and town chatter in Jefferson township and nearby areas, including Spencer and Washington Indiana, with mentions of Miss Mattie Mullinnix, Mayfield, Newsom, and others.
A fragmented notice describes towns and dates from Bloomington to Terre Haute and surrounding fairs. It notes Mr B A Bullock promoting county organization to collect unpaid claims and protect local businesses, urging merchants to join.
The following gentlemen will make democratic speeches as follows Saturday Niagut Ava 18 Emerson Short Goose Creek C E Davis Ohio school house Stafford tp J P McIntosh Bloomfield J B Young Koleen Wm M Moss Cincinnati L P Mullinnix Owensburg Aug 30 at night Andy Humphreys Switz City Sept 1 at night Andy Humphreys Koleen Sept 8 at night John W Kern or W R Myers Worthington Thursday night Aug 23
Retired East India Missionary backed physician promotes a simple vegetable cure for consumption, bronchitis, asthma and nervous debility. He claims thousands cured and will mail the recipe in German French or English to any reader who requests it with a stamped self addressed envelope to W. A. Norges Hochester N Y Power’s block.
Esquire Moss is on the sickest. Mrs. J. W. Wolford is improving very slowly. G. W. Usery of Seucil City was on our streets last Saturday. A Mr. Dernell left for unknown parts. Hon. A Humphreys spoke at Dugger last Friday night. W W Moffet will address the Cleveland and Thurman club here tonight. Miss Sallie Robertson has been quite sick but is convalescent. A Mr. Roberts was arrested for stealing chickens and bond set. Jackson has gone to Ft Hase to see John Sherwood.
Bloomfield residents share updates from beech creek basket meeting to health rumors. Visitors include Mrs F Burcch's funeral and Squire Meredith whip horse settlement talks. Aaron Combs returns from Arkansas with family health reports. Wm Moss to address Hendricks club. local trades and travels noted.
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