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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1888

Page

4

Local notices and business tersely listed in Linton

Local items report Aunt Susan Cavins illness dissolving partnership between Axtell and Forbes. Various notices offer real estate, subscriptions, and sales. Scattered items include law partnership Emerson Short and Van Buskirk, bids for corn, and a note on Head’s Sarsaparilla. Funeral, church, and school announcements conclude with subscription drive and local events.

Emerson Short Thomas van Buskirk Greene County Sunday School Union Linton DeMocrat Real Estate Agency

Town notes and local gossip from Koleen to Terre Haute

The column records residents visiting town including Wrights of Koleen and Lyons and Roach of Mineral City. It mentions Mills and Vorhees speeches, Endres building a cedar cottage, a M E church lawn party, a house fire in Koleen, and a tunnel collapse at Owenebargh. Liveryman Charles Houston reports rising business, and church groups discuss changing service times. Warner's Log Cabin Remedies touted for pioneer heritage.

Mills Terre Haute George E. Endres

Political discussants Baxter and Davis tour county

Hon. James R. Baxter and Cyrus E. Davis plan a series of talks on current issues in Newark Cincinnati Owensburg Scotland Marco Switz City Linton Midland Worthington Bloomfield and August 2 pm start. Democrats are urged to attend at least one event to hear Baxter.

James R. Baxter Cyrus E. Davis Newark Cincinnati Owensburg Scotland Marco Switz City Linton Midland Worthington Bloomfield Baxter

Marble Heart shines in Bloomfield stage debut

A large Bloomfield audience at Janes Hall enjoyed Marble Heart by home talent. Principal roles were played by Sam E. Linkard Elmer Harrell and Miss Fannie Van Slyke with strong support. The Ideal Dramatic Company leaves Bloomfield branded with success and may perform in Linton next, promising a top local show.

Bloomfield Janes’ Hall Sam E. Linkard Elmer Harrell Fannie van Slyke Linton

Acme Club Beats Swits City In Ball Match

The Acme Club of Bloomfield defeated Swits City in a Sunday match. Ramp pitched effectively retiring three innings with two on base and no outs. Lee’s catching and throws to second impressed. Brooks made a running catch and Holt hit two home runs to spark the applause.

Acme Bloomfield Swits Switz Young Ramp Acmes Lee Brooks Holt

Pretty People Who Get Away From Home in the Democrat

Town visitors included Pink East in town on October 20, Dr. Agton on Saturday, Prink Freeman yesterday, J. P. Medatosh yesterday, and many locals subscribing or calling on the Democrat. Pacific-area names, dates, and movements indicate a lively political and social scene with town residents, merchants, and officials attending events and arranging printing and subscriptions.

Democrat Pink East Taesibiy Dr. Agton Prink Freeman

Pleasant Ridge Weekly Notes on Local People

Local column from Pleasant Ridge highlights residents visiting relatives, church gatherings, and social events. Artemis Woohee received a notable item, Joe Inman Inman plans a Texas move, and multiple residents including Tedd, John Fantan, and Mrs Wollamy are mentioned at church and social gatherings. A Sunday church service led by Elior Wim Baker draws a large congregation.

Artemis Woohee Wastpiawron Lere Bae One Mieasaot Ridge Charek Joe Inman Iran Theawest Pexas John Fantan Growmkeld Hattiell John Wollamy Porter Worthington John Todd Kapsas Owensburg Wm Todd Ola Elior Wim Baker

Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad Claims Guaranteed Satisfaction

An advertisement proclaims Bucklen s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The notice credits Steve Staleup as the seller and lists a price of 25 cents per box.

Steve Staleup

Local notices recount Castoria ads and county fair dates

Bloomington and nearby towns list fair dates in September and October including Spencer Bloomington Vincennes Bedford Sullivan Terre Haute and Washington. Mr B A Bullock promotes organization to collect old claims and protect businesses, urging local merchants to join.

Bloomington Spencer Washington Linton Vincennes Bedford Sullivan Terre Haute

Wheat thrashing and town gossip fill Nobrieville

The article notes Wheat thrashing in Nobrieville and mentions Andrew B P Carmichael of Martinsville visiting friends and relatives. Local identities such as M Faneet from Silverville, Miss Broseie Deckard, Miss Gertiv Yole, and others are cited amid social visits, pension changes, and political remarks about Republicans and Democrats in town.

Flobbieville Andrew BP Carmichael Martinsville M Faneet Silvervile Broseie Deckard Gertiv Yole Weyvi Fe Mineral City Millamd Cox TP Freeman Beech Creek Gus Ferguson Wilburn Breeman Peter Mefford Lula Falk Bloomington

Electric Bitters Prove a Universal Remedy Says Local Drugists

The verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters relieve liver kidney and blood ailments. W D Sult of Bippus testifies relief in every case and six bottles cured ten year rheumatism. Abraham Hare of Bellville commends the medicine after twenty years in the trade. Thousands confirm the claim that Electric Bitters cure ailments of the liver kidneys or blood at fifty cents a bottle.

W. D. Sult Bippus Abraham Hare Bellville Ohio Staleup

Sarsaparilla Elixir Promises Quick Body Renewal

An advertisement claims Hopi's Sersaparilla rapidly reaches all body parts, purifies blood, restores appetite, revitalizes the stomach liver and brain, and leaves the mind clear for work. It touts renewed health and energy with a call to try the product.

Local notes mix of visits concerts and politics

Dr Williams returns from He Louis after four months with Dr Dagley. A vocal class in Oden and a Washington trip. Wharton went to Bedford to hear Dick Thompson. Scandal heat subsides. Belva Lockwood sighted. Carmichael and Alkire attended a major Silverville meeting. Gruttam rests home after theft in a box car. A big concert planned Friday. Mrs Skerd visiting relatives in Lawrence and Washington. Grigsby to complete Brown's Hall next week. A scientific tariff debater, W B Mitchell. Indiana election betting rumblings. Alvin Fields takes a county seat post with Hert & Graham to see his love. Blue jean club rumored. Hatfield election remarks spark race bias talk. Basil Graham shifts to free whisky stance and warns against killing the Democratic party. Calls for another speaker on free trade and wheat prices. Threshing underway in area. Louis Loeb was here Friday. Boritf recovers from measles. Mrs Shanklie listed as sick. Chas Herel backs singing school as Silverville lads visit Owensburgh.

Williams He Louis Dagley Rooke Oden Washington Wm Wharton Bedford Dick Thompson High Ife Howe Douden Belva Lockwoon Belva Pheo Carmichael Alkire Silverville Wee CM Gruttam John Skerd Lawrence Louis Grigsby Brown W B Mitchell Ife Tari Indiana Eies Advin Fields Hert & Graham Alvin J Hatfield Basil Graham Louis Loeb Wis Boritf Abraham Shanklie Chas Herel Silverville Boys Owensburgh

Wonderful discovery cures a county woman with consumption

A Shelby firm reports Mrs. Luther Lutz endured seven years of illness before Dr King’s New Discovery cured her after a single bottle. Free trial offered at Stalcap’s drug store by W C Hamrick & Co.

Dr. King Luther Lutz W.C. Hamrick & Co Shelby, N Stalcap's

Campaign rally and local notes mix in Jefferson township

Grandmother Yarnell visits nearby, Democrats plan first campaign rally with speakers Hon. WR Myers or John W Kern. Town gossip covers sales, stoves, faculty moves, and local disturbances as residents, including Miss Mattie Mullionix and Miss Ella Middleton, visit relatives. The cold wave arrives while business and travel trend through Worthington engine shops and nearby towns.

Democratic Speaking Tour Dates and Speakers Listed

A list of scheduled democratic speeches with locations and dates includes Emerson Short in Goose Creek and C E Davis at Ohio school house Stafford township, J P McIntosh in Bloomfield, Wm M Moss in Cincinnati, L P Mutlinmix in Owensburg on August 30, Andy Humphreys in Switz City September 1 and Koleen September 8, and John W Kern or W R Myers in Worthington on Thursday night August 30.

Ava Emerson Short Goose Creek C. E. Davis Ohio School House Stafford J.P. McIntosh Bloomfield J. B. Young Koleen Wm. M. Moss Cincinnati L. P. Mutlinmix Owensburg Andy Humphreys Switz City John W. Kern W. R. Myers Worthington

Free remedy formula offered by retired East Indies doctor

An elderly physician, long retired, claims to possess a vegetable remedy for consumption and lung diseases and nervous disorders. He promises a free recipe in German, French, or English with full instructions, sent by mail to any requester who includes a stamp and this newspaper.

Nail W. A. Noyes Power Sleck Rochester Fleowly

Local notes detail illness and travel across Linton area

Esquire Moss and Mrs J W Wolford are listed as sick and improving slowly. G W Usery of Duct City was seen on streets as others leave Linton due to scarce work. The Island Coal company drilled seventy five feet north of town and found four feet eight inches of coal. Quarterly meeting at the Mon church and several visits by residents are mentioned. Hon A Numphreys spoke at Dugger, Moffet of Bloomfield planned to address the Cleveland and Thurman club, and merchants report visitors from Jasonville. Miss Sallie Robertson is ill but convalescent. J W Usery and family visited Neal Robertson. E H Wolford seeks health at Indian Springs. A Mr Roberts was arrested for chicken stealing. Dr Jackson visits Ft Hase to see John Sherwood.

Esquire Toe Layett Sloomfield Numphreys Dugger Moffet of Bloomfield Cleveland and Thurman Club Jasonville Sallie Robertson C N Robertson J W Usery Cass Sullivan County Neal Robertson Eh Wolford Indian Springs Vetter Health Mr. Roberts Boon Hindman Miss Turner PA Turner Jackson Ft Hase Kan John Sherwood

Local notes from Bloomfield and neighboring towns

Mrs. 5 E Combs visits her mother in Bloomfield. Funeral service for Mrs. F Burch held at Beech Creek. Aaron Combs returns from Arkansas reporting poor health there. Win A Meredith is very sick with quinsy. Voorhees Freeman visits Squire Meredith to settle for horse whipping. Pension examiner travels to James Pools to investigate claim. John W Kinz visits Newark to see sick Aunt Katy Carmichael. Hendricks club to meet Saturday with Mr W M Moss speaking. Roseberry the Bloomfield mule buyer in town Thursday. Van Meter sails for Lyons to start a new mill job. Geo Fex the Bedford dentist passes through en route to Jonesbury with Jno C.

E Combs Combs Bloomfield Beech Creek F Burch Rev Taber Lhe Anit Aaron Combs Arkansas Meredith Qux Voorhees Freeman Hobbieville Squire Meredith Tueasay James Pools John W Kinz Newark Katy Carmichael Hendricks Club W M Moss Roseberry Bloomington Jonesbury Jno C

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