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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1891
Page
9
Syaurhcg praises both the method and results of Syrup of Firs and Syrup of Figs as pleasant tasting remedies. It touts gentle yet prompt action on kidneys liver and bowels and claims to relieve colds headaches fevers and habitual constipation. It notes Syrup of Figs as a unique popular option sold by druggists at 1 dollar bottles and urges avoiding substitutes.
Our correspondents report active post offices and ransacked county lines with columns of local matters. Apples pressed into cider, wheat being broken, rain ongoing, and several residents noted or visiting relatives in West Virginia. various community notices and upcoming sermons included.
An advertisement promises the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and claims to cure piles or no pay required. It guarantees satisfaction with a money refund and lists price at 25 cents per box sold by S Stalcup.
On the night of the 20th heavy rainfall hit Jonesboro, the strongest since the flood of 1875. The town shows renewed activity with fall trade boosting business. Local movements include Asberry Phillips relocating stock to his farm and Blacksmith Woody buying new tools for Main Street. Lawrence County residents Calvin Rainbolt and Joe Armstrong visited, Abe Hamilton stayed with T Bogard, and Elsworth Williams the Center township dentist received praise for his skill and dedication.
Wa Timmons Idaville Postmaster and farmer John Leslie join hardware merchant J We Gardner in extolling Electric Bitters for kidney and liver trouble and general weakness. Patrons praise renewed strength and appetite. Available at 50 cents a bottle from S Stalcup’s Drug Store.
VILAS N McIlstosh buys a breech loading rifle while rain boosts creek levels. T. L. Denton and Carrie Dyer wed in Spencer in a mutual contract ceremony. J E Snyder pursues milliner studies as Rev Coffee plans a New Hope sermon. Laura Dyer visits Calvertville friends. D W McIntosh to attend Bloomfield teacher institute. Spencer fair described as tame with little excitement.
Local applications fail to reach the disease, catarrh is treated as a blood or constitutional illness. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucus surfaces. It is not quack medicine, prescribed by leading physicians, a combination of tonic and blood purifiers. Send for testimonials. price one dollar, sold by druggists.
In Owensburg last Friday afternoon the Stalwarts beat the Skeletons in a local baseball game. The town notes several happenings: Teach ers to reduce to three next winter while Bloomfield fair looms. various locals and visitors including D. A. Carmichael, K. Dye, C. E. Herold, W. H. Bridwell, Frank Sargent, Leonard Terrell, and Tom Flynn’s firm moves are mentioned.
Citizens recount the Elnora reunion and nearby events. Frances McGinnis visits. Jacob Isenogle’s wife gave him a large gift, while Misses Eaton of Newberry solicit patterns. People travel to Bloomfield for flour and other errands. Also mentioned are a peach seed sale, a local fight injury, and a church demonstration against profanity and spirits.
Reports from many users confirm Dr King’s New Discovery for La Grippe coughs and colds quickly relieves symptoms and leaves no bad after effects. Guarantee of satisfaction or refund offered with trial bottles free at S Stalcup’s Drug Store and large bottles priced at 50c and $1.00.
William Kruger of Indianapolis and Miss Anna Dickey of Worthington were married at the Bates House in Indianapolis last Tuesday by the city’s Christian minister. They will live in Indianapolis, where Kruger works as a baggage master on the I. & W. road. The community offers congratulations and best wishes for their future.
R E Eveleigh advertises Dr Miles Heart Cure for palpitations shortness of breath chest pain and heart disease with a claim of the strongest sales and a free testimonials book. Also promotes Dr Miles Restorative Nervine for sleeplessness headaches and fits with no opiates.
Cincinnati Inc reports an inquest dated August 21 1691 finding Calvin Sparks death by hanging. Wife left him to fetch water. eldest daughter 14 and son 10 remained in the house as he prepared a bed cord hidden by the wife. Grandchildren saw him in the orchard by a wagon, raising questions about his actions.
Aged pioneer in Greener County reportedly ends his life by tying a bed cord to a limb. His family discovers him and a neighbor helps lower him. The widow Aunt Diana mourns as friends recall his kindness and quiet suffering.
The Democrat promotes M A Johnson’s The Tariff a 525 page fair plain treatise arguing protective tariffs from a citizen oriented, republican government view. It notes 1892 national canvass urgency and offers subscription deals with the book included for new yearly subscribers.
A Boston clothing dealer touts all wool pantaloons for $2 while a health ad promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a universal cure and home staple. The Evanaville Indianapolis R R advertises low round trip West area tickets with return validity and free stopovers. A cow strayed from Switz City stock pens. a reward is offered by Bloomfield merchants.
Classified ads offer farms and houses for sale or trade around Bloomfield and nearby townships. Properties include two to 200 plus acre tracts with orchards, barns, wells, and improvements, prices from 300 to 1500 dollars, many with near town access and rail or gravel roads.
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