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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1893

Page

3

Faithful Servant Quotation Echoes on Finance Note

A brief quotation praises prudent money use with the line Well done thou good and faithful servant. The phrase echoes in a context honoring careful stewardship.

Cyprees Shingles and Town Notes From Bedrock Mills

Lyons resident Mullane visits town while Bloomfield hosts a busy scene of local business and farming. Citizens like John Young, Jap Laughlin, and Miss Lily Lowder appear in town. Moss & Axtell advertise farms and wagon work. diversification includes a railroad inquiry, court notices, and social events.

Citizens and Visitors Stirring News from Grant Town

John Wakefield visits town on Sunday while Bertha Short sails Monday for the World's Fair. Joseph Lester welcomed as father of twins last Thursday. Bully for Joe Thos Sharpless reportedly wed. Albert Wright and cousin Mr Wright of Bloomington in town Friday. A refined eight room residence in Hartford City offered for exchange. Wiley Hays, twelve miles east, appeared in town Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs J F O Haver of Holly Wood Ala visiting county. John Wingler resigns as Morgan county postmaster after mail boxing. Is there no Democrat in Morgan county.

John Yockey Hunt City Ill Jackson Township Albert Wright Mr. Wright Bloomington Wiley Hays Here J. F. O’ Haver Holly Wood Ala Mr. O'Haver Nick Flater Miss Flater Sencci Ita Indiana Honehold Indianapolis Indianapolis News Indianapolis News 60

Mules for Sale Near Newark Indiana

One pair of good young mules, well matched and in good condition. For further particulars inquire of P L Long, three and one half miles west of Newark, Indiana.

P.L Long Newark Indiana

Card of Thanks and Local Notices from August 1893

A Cincinnati notice thanks friends for support during illness of husband Saran J. Fry. Advertising loss of grocery deliveries after Aug 20 1893 by J J Corn and partners. G A R Lovell Rousseau Post 826 calls soldiers to attend last meeting before the Indianapolis Encampment on Aug 29 at G A R Hall with J WW Nickerson and T M Ryan listed as officials.

Cincinnati, Inc Saran J. Fry J. J. Corn J. G. Samiti & Son At. Williams Lovell H. Rousseau Indianapolis G. A. R. Hall H. WW. Nickerson Com. T. M. Ryan Q. M

Marriage Licenses Granted and Rail Fare Notice

Marriage licenses issued for Anderson Morris to Amanda M Burch Charles T Cullison to Lucy E Miller David McCullough to Adaline Moore Willard N Webster to Jennie Bogard W A Rays to Cora Auton Hugh Martin to Martha Maple Also notice of G A R Encampment travel sale: IE I railroad offers round trip tickets September 3 4 and 6 from Elliston to Indianapolis for 1.70 good on sale day and return to Sept 1 1805 from Indianapolis.

Anderson Morris Amanda M. Burch Charles T. Cullison Lucy E. Miller David McCullough Adaline Moore Willard N. Webster Jennie Bogard W. A. Rays Cora Auton Hugh Martin Martha Maple G. A. R. National Elliston Indianapolis W. E. Farris Agt

Barn Burns at Stockrahm Farm in Stockton Township

A large Stockrahm barn burned last Sunday morning in Stockton township. Fire discovered about 5 o'clock. The barn held hay and farming implements. horses escaped but a visiting brother-in-law’s horse perished. Stockrahm's losses total around a thousand dollars with no insurance. An empty beer bottle found nearby leads to a drunken arson theory. Excursion to Evansville on September 3 offers a cheap day trip from Worthington via E. & I. R. R. with 1.25 round trip fare.

Peter Stockrahm Stockton Township Evansville Worthington

Bloomfield Fair Preparations Highlight town notes

George Catt promises water abundance and Dan Neideigh with Laut Knapp prepare stalls after a cyclone. Barn roofs get extra paint as space for shows fills. a new iron bridge to Elliston promises ferry savings. Free fair tickets offered to students. Sept LS 23 dates set with opera shows and eager exhibitors. Secretary Pringle notes premium list inquiries. Terre Haute racing visits boost turnout for Sept 18 to 23. Local updates cover church visits, nursery stock, and health concerns.

Bloomfield Lewis DeVilbins Sam Axtell Sullivan County Pringle Dick Burrell Terre Haute Bloomfield Fair

Arrest of Elwood Armpreister shocks county institute crowd

Elwood A. Armpreister of Smith township was arrested on larceny charges after a farm theft case linked to a coat and hat. The suspect, previously using names Frank Mitchell and Frank Armprester, was held by Marion County authorities after a preliminary trial before Squire Osbon.

Elwood A. Armpreister Smith Township Institute Squire Osbon Armpreister Eugene Willard Marion County Willard Armpriester Frank Mitchell Frank Armpriester Johnson Indianapolis Lincoln Ile

Bank Wrecking Arrests Rock Indianapolis

The Indianapolis National Bank faces a wrecking scandal with Theodore Py Haughey and Schuyler Haughey among those jailed. Others including Frank A. Coffin Percival Coffin and Albert Reed held on charges of embezzlement aiding and abetting. Bank losses mount with a large deficit and criminal liability outlined.

Inpiasavetas Theodore Py, Taughey Indianaapolis National Bank Schuyler Haughey Indiamipolis Glue Company Indianapolis Curled Hair Company Francis A. Coffin Indianapolis Cabinet Company Percival B. Coffin Albert S. Reed Cabinet Company Indianapolis National Bank Haugheys Hiugheys Mapleton Pennsylvania St. Clair Hauehey van Buren Minarshal Foley Frank A. Cofin T.P. Haughey Examiner Young Hazegheys Saap Oto

Fire alarm sparks blaze near Bloomfield stables

A Wednesday morning fire damaged the stable of Al Williams behind his grocer shop, freeing three horses one died in the blaze. R R Taylor’s barn and a plow shed adjoined Nickerson’s blacksmith shop were saved by water. Br. E Eveleigh broke his arm falling from a roof. Incendiary theory cited as motive. locals warn for better fire organization and salt water use.

al. Williams RK Savlor Mr. Taylor R. R Taylor Nickerson Nickereon BR. E. Eveleigh Smith's Bloomfield

Disaster at Mil ton trestle kills seven and injures many

A wreck on a county line trestle near Milton toppled two passenger coaches and a sleeper into the creek sixty feet below killing seven people and wounding others. Captain Peyton Tunstall attempted to slow but the bridge failed as high water rose, with Proom Norris among the dead and Mrs Giersch and J J Towns among the passengers in the sleeper.

Ricumosp Danville County Line Milton Portsmouth Peyton Tunstall Commetor Norris

Criticism Mounts Over Doctors in Smallpox Cases

Musvik Aug 21 Critics fault Drs Boneh and Cowing for exposing hundreds to smallpox while treating cases in the city. State board of health secretary arrives to confirm virulent outbreaks in the factory district. strict quarantine and precautions push public fear of new cases. Evassville Aug 28 Jury in State v William Highfield finds him guilty of whitecapping, sentencing two years in prison and a $50 fine. Henry Sutton jailed ill. earlier conviction of William Brown noted.

Musvik Lowell Evassville William Highfield Jasper Willian Brown

Colubian Athletic Club to Fence Arena with Pinkertons

Wat Vide Neather Dare reports the Columibian Athletic Club plans a 500 foot fence around its arena. 500 Pinkerton detectives will be stationed inside to quell demonstrations outside, disregarding state law on Pinkerton presence.

Neather Dare Roby, Ave Columibian Athletic Club Ciss Pinkerton

Good News From Anderson Labor Revival

Anderson August 21 the labor situation improved as the Brondne rolling mill and the Arcade fire works opened and employed 265 men who had been idle. The American Strawboard company to resume tomorrow with 125 employees adding to the jobs revived weekday economy.

Anderson Jrondne Arcade American Strawboard Company

I D Jackson Nominated by Iowa Republicans at Des Moines

The Iowa Republicans nominated I D Jackson for governor by acclamation after an hour of discussion and a second ballot. Jackson, who is in New York on business, had not been in Iowa for two weeks and the convention declared against prohibition. The resolutions blamed Democrats for last election and hard times on tariff interference.

Mr. Jackson Lews Des Marxes Iowa Resolutions Committee I. D. Jackson New York Imwa

Fatal Boiler Accident at Lambert Bishop Farm Barbed Wire Mill

In Joliet Illinois Aug 22 a boiler mud drum burst scalding three workers at Lambert Bishop barbed wire mill. George Parkins died John Whitman seriously injured Corey E Robinson and another worker were badly burned. The facility planned to reopen with 400 employees but the building suffered heavy damage and repairs halt production.

Congressmen Injured by Cable Train in Disturbing Incidents

Washington reports a cable line incident harmed multiple members of Congress. Rep Hooker of Mississippi suffered severe injuries and weeks of confinement after a car crash, Rep Oates of Alabama endured brain concussion, and Rep Shell was knocked down last night, cut on the head, with a concussion, his doctor hopeful for recovery.

Congressman Shell Washington Atl Congress Representative Hooker Mississippi Representative Oates Alabama

Little Girl Quips About Piano Stoop Break

In a brief exchange, a Good Minister notes the Littlo family home stays clean. the Little Girl replies the piano stool broke, adding a playful aside about tidiness and recent mishaps.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Xew Matthew Graham Jamestowns Jamestown XNI. B Qour Mesdames Ayres and Phelps LS. Avers & Co Jones’ Planing More & Axtell de. Mullane Lyons John O. Young Washington Township Jap Laughlin General Anderson Koleen E. M. Moss Linton Lily Lowder Springville M. B. Rainbult’s Sue Moss Axtell Ok Trade Horee Jones’ Planing Mill C. E. Dkawis Livonia Woytus McCurdy Bedford Nora Fields W. L. Slinkard University of Virginia James Shelburn Fairplay Township Nockerson Sam Carraham O. W. Shryer White River Mossi & Axtell J. T. Franklin George Nash H. H. McHaley Beech Creek Township John W. Brewer Stafford Township David L. Osborne Tranc’lnman Spencer Fair B. O'Heaver Moss & Axtell Moses Crockett Solsberry Greene County Catharine Osborne Peter Kidd Geo. R. Axtell Thos. P. Osbon H. Wi. Nickerson Democrat Hood Moes & Axtell District Convention of Christian Endeavor Owen, Monroe Greene Counties C. P. Church Wiliam VanDeventer Elmira VanDeventer John J. Levingston Owen County Mayer Burch Zaring Recorder's Misa Burch Geo. M. Burch Center Township Indianapol Beth Indianapolis Business University Mesa & Axtell Col. W. P. Hargitt The General Wilder Chattanooga T.n Steele Posphorus Jobin McGranmon Daviess County Fair Linton Fair James Wella Curt Adams Forepaugi Circuit Court Wiley Anderson Aveca Lee James Foster Taylor Township WM. Utterback Kive Raddubaugh John K. Brett Christ Hasler Jolly Taylor Township Chris Horn W. . Tally W. I. Deckard Grant Township John Grounds Ettie Gainey Emery R. EK. Eveleigh’s Lessie Dowdall Spencer Minnie Kemp Oge David Thorn Jolliston Arthur T. Lee Chas Seixon David Nolter Dixon Ed Burke William M. Holley Zack Catron Scotland Mr. Catron Terre [Bite Fair Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society of Newberry Gland George Denning Pike County J. F. O'Waver Hollywood Aiz Mr O'Haver Thos. O'Haver John Skemp Stalcup Sappenfield CE. Davis Ella Yakey Sallie Hert Jonathan Edgehart Ilinois Clara Jenkins St. Paul Emmett Braden Clifty Greensburgh J. W. Jenkins Decatur County Layde P Democrat Earth John Coen Finney Strong Linton, Ind John Wakefield Joseph Lester Joe Thos, Sharpless Martin County Flartford City John Wingler Morgan County George Catt John Cravens Dan Neideigh Laut Knapp Fair Grounds Ocar Shryer Betwen North Bloomfield Lamb W. T. Terrell John Bridges Leah Bridges E. A. Armpreister Virginia Cary Ente Ao Perudite Mr. Gladstone Statesman Hawarden Castle Spartanburg N. C Celestials Munele Whittcap Alberts Roosevelt House Washington Street McDonald Will Ispra Napolis Senator McDonald Will Supreme Court Hamilton County Illinois Grand Army of the Republic the Indianapolis News
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