31 Aug 1888
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1888
Page
1
The obituary recalls Fred L. Buskirk who died after a stroke and long illness. It notes his conversion to Christianity and baptism shortly before death, his strong character, education, and choice of law as a profession. It mentions his father a farmer in modest means and reflects on his life’s ambitions. The column includes broader Republican 1880 era political commentary and public notices.
Ficod's Sarsaparilla claims to purify blood and boost appetite digestion and overall strength. It cites cures for scrofula boils dyspepsia biliousness catarrh rheumatism and cancerous humor with testimonials from users in Syracuse Lima and Cambridgeport. Available at druggists 100 doses for one dollar.
Bloomfield Indiana listings show attorneys at law and professionals including F Gallemore E Walton Emersod Short Hort Van Busfire Cravens physician and surgeon B H Lowder with offices around the Public Square and court house area. Calls and services advertised for various legal and medical needs.
Notice to residents of Wright township Greere county Indiaa that WM Powell trustee will visit Jasonville on Tuesday of the week for a term and to transact official business at his residence in the fore noon hours. This notice cites lawful authority and sets the time for the meeting.
Notice is given that Simon Bland trustee will transact the business of Highland township Greene County Indiana at his residence on any day of the week except Sunday.
Notice to residents of Washington town Up Greene county Indiana that Trustee George Bogard will be at his residence on Saturday each week during his term to transact township business. Only three days of business per week will be conducted as provided by law.
Special correspondents from all three counties deliver crisp notes on local sports events, community items, and notable happenings. Brillit and Diacems highlight entertaining and informative briefs for Democrat readers.
Town updates report Rev. Crane basket meeting next Sunday and ongoing Sunday school. Flynn and Koleen's prominent youth, plus L. Forbes of Bloomfield, appear in town chatter. Republicans held a meeting with Huffman and Ford speaking. other items include a census organizing Hendricks club, base ball trips, and local visits and travel notices.
An array of short items includes an ad for BET SALVE claiming cures and refunds, local visits by residents, photography gallery plans in Robison building, a move to town, and social notices about a pole raising event and a Sunday school picnic on the third Saturday in September.
Sufferers praise Ely's Cream Balm for hay fever and head cold relief. Emeline Johnson of Cheater Conn says it cured her hay fever after months of irritation. S. A. Bui of Wilmington N C calls the balm simply wonderful and indispensable.
The letter lists residents and visitors including Thomas King and lady of Nashville Bowi county and Mr Estella Edmons of Pleasantville. It mentions Republicans meeting, a coroner candidate reelection chatter, and social remarks about town behavior and a sheep buyer coming soon.
Fragmentary town diary items describe Billy t'er.son in town Monday and community chatter about Dowde, Gorge Smih, Ica Harrah, and Lettie Gardner. Mentions of Mrs Bullerman and family, a democratic drummer, and Bridgerport figures appear amid scattered social news and names.
Town residents report social visits, excursions, and family news. Names include Mr Bixler Mrs Hamer James Harvey and daughter Mrs Spencer and Frank Masters with trips to Bethany Park Flora Linton Selsbe and Nine Mile. A democratic glee club forms and a basket supper aids Rev Johnson.
Local items report visits by Mies Anie Utt and others, Sunday gatherings, a festival at a restaurant, and multiple towns mentioned including Bloomfield Jonesboro Silverville Lyons Bedford Owenabury and Cincinnati. The piece notes political remarks about a coroner candidate, a preacher Rez Nash’s last sermon, and school principalship for O E Merald with three assistants.
The 21 year old son of Abram Spainhower, who died at Oakland Illinois on the 24th, was brought home for burial last Saturday. The funeral was held at the Christian church with Elder M S Ragsdale officiating. He left many friends in sorrow. Additional notes mention community lectures on divorce by Rev McGlone, railroad work crews from Owentown to Bedford, infant death, Uncle Jack Eber's upcoming home entertainment, visits by Lucien Hixon and Clem Humphreys, attendance at Evansville encampment, Melon sales in Champaign, the widow Braunlette returning to Terre Haute, a rainy spell, heightened political scrutiny, and Miss Emma McCarmi of Indianapolis visiting family before returning home.
Local items mention Baxter and Davs, whiskey debates, Gardiner concert at Bloomfield, Peter Hasler’s wrist injury, fox chasing among girls, Rev Crain’s sermons, Newbury show attendance, Scotland distillery cider output, Mortland Bros. church platform work, Prohibition discussions, stone brook mill improvements, Uncle Christ Hasler’s veranda, M Eama McEltroy’s return, Ledgerwood family visit, Scotland Sabbath schools basket meeting planned for September 9 with Rev Crain speaking and student activities.
Miss Lizzie By son of Stanford visits relatives here and at Solsberry. birthday dinner at Ed Thompson. Wes Molptosh to speak at Friendship schoolhouse. Dr Oliver Gray and wife here Thursday. Hon SE Adkins meets I.O.F. and will address Hendricks club. Darnell candidate for representative active weekend. Rev Crow and Rev Barras preached at 10:30. changes at Terre Haute. public events and a lively political scene with parade attempts and a dramatic crowd turnout. Grandma Gaston dies at 77 after town gathering.
A reflective exhortation warns of fate and prejudice veiling minds from truth. It contrasts Christ’s light with worldly error, lamenting sectarian bondage and urging submission to moral guidance. N.N.U. Lebanon, C. B.L. ALLEN.
A nostalgic ad promotes Political Euchre with 56 packs of cards and 400 plus electors depicted. It features figures Blaine and Joker imagery and invites subscriptions to The Democrat mailed to any address until after November election, 40 cents, with agents sought at 705 Chestnut St Philadelphia.
The text compiles a fragmentary campaign lyric praising Uncle Grover and Father Thurman, listing diverse American regions and professions, interwoven with scattered ads and generic medical claims about consump tion cures. The piece combines historic political sentiment with dubious publicity material and garbled OCR remnants.
A broad, fiery political broadside from Leavenworth Indiana dated August 20 attacking Grover Cleveland and supporters as the nation’s voice. It contrasts Cleveland and Harrison with the Chinese exclusion theme and argues against whisky and foreign influence to keep the country free for workingmen.
Mrs Phabe Chesley Peterson of Clay County Iowa claims Electric Bitters renewed her youth. At 73 she says kidney trouble and lameness once kept her from dressing herself and doing housework, now she is free from pain and can manage at home. Trial bottle 50c and 1 at Starcup's drug store.
A rousing Civil War era call invites supporters to join a Democratic wagon ride toward the White House. Cleveland anchors the team with Thurman, praising a sturdy wagon built with Henry Ford era stylistic anachronisms, promising safety, strength, and a path to victory.
Publisher advertises a large two cent paper with humorous and literary content. Readers may receive four months by mail for ten cents and become regular subscribers. The notice lists multiple contributors and promises illustrated pages, seeking new patrons through mail subscription.
A fragmentary report mentions Castoria, a venture involving Castor and related trades. It notes a person named Ain and a tie to market activity, with references to a 4th century earner and a possible sale or bargain. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
The article denounces contract labor violations that bring Russians and Poles to work for four dollars weekly, undercutting American workers at three dollars. It credits Democratic administration actions for worsening enforcement, cites testimony suppression, and claims federal collaboration protected American labor.
The Brooklyn Eagle reports pension figures showing 359,452 admitted since Jefferson Davis era charts, versus 191,221 previously. It contrasts Dudley GOP period totals with Black administration results and notes pension disbursements rising from 183,800,216 under Arthur to 217,899,957 since Cleveland took office.
Fragmented text references a presidential campaign, parties, and voters with garbled names and places. The readable items hint at party lines, reform mentions, and regional mentions but lack coherent facts or identifiable entities to summarize a clear event.
An editorial defends President Cleveland against impeachment rhetoric by Republican critics. It argues attacks aim to revive wartime prejudice and misrepresent loyalty. The piece asserts Cleveland’s leadership reflects new issues and popular sentiment, warning critics misread his resolve.
The New York World argues for abandoning sectional cries and embracing a unified national mood. It predicts Democrats gain strength in Tennessee and Kentucky while Republicans fail to inspire, urging voters to move beyond race and faction in upcoming elections.
Fragmentary text mentions law and land issues, government actions in New Hampshire and Hansas, court cases, and references to Bowley and a district outcome. The legible portions hint at a political–legal focus with unclear specifics and dates.
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