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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1890
Page
3
Ledger recounts fresh business openings, real estate ads, school talks, and community updates. It notes market items, a Uncle Tom’s Cabin show, library fundraising, school institute plans, and numerous town figures attending events while listing marriages, subscriptions, and county appointments.
A 200 acre unimproved wet land farm is offered for sale or trade. Contact James Wells of Lyons Indiana. Also listed are marriage licenses issued since the last report: John W Maresh to Laura Lac os, Julio A Crayns to Cora Williams, Almon L Cale to Susan C Wright.
Ezra Chaney was crushed to death when a log rolled on him during sawing near Frater school in Richland township. He tried to escape but fell as the log struck his head and feet, killing him almost instantly at about 36 years old leaving a family. Also notes a medicinal ad and liquor license actions with several names listed.
An advertisement warns that neglecting a disordered liver leads to suffering and death and claims De Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures biliousness skin diseases rheum and scrofulous sores. It promises a money back guarantee if no benefit is shown and stresses purity of blood and liver health.
The article notes an organized detective association in Linton under section 3431 of the revised statutes named The People’s Detective Company. Officers listed include W R. Newman as chief, Isaac N. Shumard as secretary, and Calvin Hannah as attorney. County commissioners confirm the appointment of Wm. R Newman, Ren. F. Baker, and Wm F. Cornelius as special constables for the association.
Public approval is urged for Syrup of Figs a liquid fruit remedy praised for its pleasant taste gentle action on the kidneys liver and bones and its claimed effect of cleansing the system to promote health and comfort.
An advertisement claims a book explains how any woman may become a mother without pain and offers methods to treat morning sickness swelling and other pregnancy evils. It asserts physician endorsement and invites requests for a descriptive circular and confidential letter sent in a sealed envelope to Frank Thomas & Co. Baltimore Md 30m6.
Bloomfield resident Elisha Williams was convicted after four trials over a disputed fence between the depot and the mill. The jury's verdict fined him one dollar plus costs, with total county expense reaching about $1,000 and Williams facing a pending new trial motion. Meanwhile an advertisement for Hall’s Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo claims a $100 reward for cures.
Readers can obtain teacher association pictures by mailing fifty cents to the county superintendent. A pair of qualified men offer to serve as general agents for the People s Building Loan and Saving Association of Geneva New York. Eveleigh's stock offers holiday options for purchases.
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