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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1889
Page
4
Fragments describe a chicken cholera cure with tins and bottles claimed to cure losses and diseases. Names appear like CHARLES A. VOCELER and O. Sattinose with partial locations and mixed spelling. The text is damaged and hard to decipher but centers on a patent remedy claim for poultry.
A grainy county fragment reports debates over party ethics and local candidates, with clashes between Republicans and Democrats. It notes courtship for a congressional seat, hotel moves, schoolhouse contracts, and visits by residents to nearby towns, ending with a remark on a chicken cholera cure.
Local advert claims Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease and advocates internal remedies. It touts two ingredients, promises rapid surface action, and claims a physician endorsement. The notice invites readers to send for testimonials and lists price and dealer details.
Noble Dover is on the sick list this week. Dr. Cook of Solstery visited town. Jesse Bullock and Marsh Watkins traveled to Indiranapolis last week. A large farmers picnic is planned for September 7. Rev. P. F. Watkins preached at the old precinct, Elder Floyed at the new church baptized one applicant. Uncle Gus and Gus the sheep buyer feature in town. A city cleanup at Newark improves its looks. A ball game at M church earned a $12 Sunday school profit. A new bell for the Christian church is planned amid local goals and disputes.
An advertisement extols a patent remedy that purports to purify and enrich the blood and energize the body. It claims improved appetite, boosted kidney and liver function, refreshed brain, and ready mind for work, urging readers to try the product.
Walter Tiett of Daviess county yelled with friends on Tuesday. Jesse Colling bought a fourth interest in the saw mill owned by Yule and Combs. 2H. bk. Lutes, the picture man, was in town Monday night. Lis gallery is in Newark. Jacob Nellinger and T Carmichael attended the Sunday school convention near Workington. Mr Whitaker and family started for home in Minois Saturday. Wm Wanmeter will move in on Thursday from Lyons. Jil Neal and wife visited Spencer last Sunday with Mrs H Redner. A Efintebisan of Davies county came home with his brother J Z last week and stayed over Sunday. A powder barn exploded last Saturday injuring one of Asberry Steine’s boys. it set fire to the ceiling and his father saved the boy from burning to death. Seviour Tittle, Ed Dagley and Wash Garter returned from the Normal last Friday. They report Hert a good true if the school was small. A good interest manifested all the way.
Switz City. Parties allowing themselves indebted to Thos Grace on account of sores please call and settle by cash or note. Having traded stock of goods for land we are very much in need of money to settle our bills now due. Act at once Yours Thomas Grace.
Dixon notes report the Bloomfield fair attendance and local visits. Frank Archer is sick again while Charles Frankie recovers for a few days. Mt. Olive Sunday school convention and picnic are mentioned along with Bro Price holding services in Dixon and Fairplay. A turkey hen incubating the eggs and local threshing activity by Moulit at Thomas Heron’s farm are noted. New piano music Robin’s Farewell by Fisher is advertised with publisher Ign Fisher of Toledo Ohio.
J W Varvey traveled to Indianapolis Saturday. Koseve Buskirk telegraphs from Belt Crossing. Mrs Ella Diatytof moved to Smith township Monday. Andy Hattabangy of Newberry spent Sunday with friends Ed Finney of Indianapolis visited his sister Friday and Saturday. Mrs J Tolbert visiting her sister at Newberry. WL is quite sick. Mr and Mrs Ea Wopper of Indianapolis are nuts. Yockeey family timbering on Lintner’s land for Worthington spoke factory. Mr and Mois. J J Pierson of Spencer and Mrs J Wilseston of Terre Haute visited sister Mrs Duskirk.
Saturday and Sunday village items list visitors and departures. People from Dugger Vincennes Lyons Pineville Grant Township and Spencer stop by, with contract talks for a new school home and a Lyons residence project noted. Local residents visit family, attend services, and travel for short breaks.
LM West moved back to Scotlind Warren Lukner and Lewis Wirthwent to Mul Pike last Sunday The Misses Minnie and Effie Hannon went to the Springs Sunday The ME festival raised Fos Sv instead of £32 0s David Blaker of Bloomfeld now papers the ME church The Sunday school organ arrived and seems good for the money Himer Shirts and wife attended a premicr on the west side of the river Mrs RJ Laughlin and Miss Lydia Catron spent the week at Harrisonville springs R W Mortland moves to John Mubbard's Daviess county to erect a residence Next Sunday reopening at ME church. a minister from a distance will conduct services.
Nearby residents report minor incidents and social visits. M C Faulk lost a fine volt last week while Park hosted a Boswell Sun Joseph Jones traveled to Bloomfield for business. Sarah Junee made a flying visit to Park. Aaron Combs, a stock dealer, looked at cattle and hogs. Andrew Cleammona and wife visited P H Faulk in Linton. Isaac Cox from Hobbieville shopped for horses and sheep. Riley's singing event drew good crowds and the local class shows rapid improvement.
Basil Gratin locates here while Wilard Swifey buys an engine. Dakota fever, mumps, and illness affect residents. Oat Fielda plans a new house. Elmer Lamb smiles. A new foundry is expected. Denny versus Heston ends with a $1 fine. Sam Templeton and Ot Herold visit for Big Bloom field Fair. Postmaster urged to focus on duties. Prof John W Carr visited and plans to preach soon.
Jeffersonville Indiana August 16 1889 Governor Hovey commutes the sentence of Benson at the last moment sparing his life. Citizens and relatives of Capt Mottweiler denounce the governor while praising clemency and discussing the doomed widow. The Ledger notes the decision may affect public views and the case is reviewed in light of the new system for school books promising substantial savings.
Railroad and traveling men name Worthington as the best tow on the E I and I W railroads. Trustees may obtain road receipts at this office with township names printed on the receipt.
A garbled note discusses the Indiana Schoolbook Company vetting a contract. It claims the men are responsible and that books bound will be ready for use promptly, emphasizing timely delivery and quality. The text reflects concerns about book readiness and proper preparation for use.
In a formal meeting at Washington, local schoolteachers urged adoption of new library books. Trustees and town committees prepared to forward complaints and requests to county authorities to secure updated volumes for the district.
The report discusses local figures in Worthington weighing public backing for councilor Park Test and the implications for the party. Concerns arise about the candidate Mia Bast and regional voter sentiment on the west side of the river.
The piece argues every citizen must support state-mandated school book provisions despite flaws in the text. It condemns those who oppose full compliance, notes some Republican papers misleading readers, and praises conservative papers for urging the school book trust to be routed.
A partisan meditation on governance urges reforms and questions the current administration. Vague references to county events seek public engagement and mention a county gathering at Feutha's Institute on August 26 with expected discussions about contracts and funding.
Terre Wante Gazette argues farmers sell wheat at world prices while paying higher American prices for clothes tools and farm implements due to tariffs. It claims tariffs favor factory owners, harm farmers, and widen economic gaps urging free trade to help farmers keep pace.
Hon Samuel H Taylor of Daviess County is presented as a Democratic candidate for Congress. He has served as National Bank Examiner for four years, with a long record in county and state politics, and has held bank leadership roles and various party positions. Born January 25 1807 in Cumberland Maryland, he later practiced law and was involved in banking and Democratic conventions.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a legal notice involving the Beastey family and a Commen school band. Partial amounts and directions are unreadable, but the document references property, heirs, and a principal party with dates and duties likely tied to an estate matter.
Vague OCR readout references teams and times but lines are garbled. Names appear as Thadiana Warrhit and Vincennes with a 5 00pm time. Unable to confirm full teams or event specifics from the legible fragments.
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