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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1889

Page

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Local Notes and Personal Mentions Highlight Weekend in Town

Horatio Harryman and Hugh George were seen on Saturday. Orlando Graham and Will Buckner visited Dresden Sunday. The town logged a record day for dog killings. Mrs Lamb birthday gift and young Maggie Edington welcome. Lilburn Owens recovering from railroad injurements. M E supper attendance down due to bad weather. Mrs Crowe led a protracted meeting at M E church. Book author Innman named Capt E Edington Greene county agent. Public health ads promote Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup and Laxador for early sickness care.

Hugh George Orlando Graham Will Buckner Dresden Miss Node Lamb Gryling Noe M.E J.D. Boruff Roger Nash

Verbatim Local Notes and Quips From Parker Mill

Our Parker Mill correspondent scolds us for editing his items and prints them verbatim. He cites Ratho Rainbolt building a home on Water Street with Solomon Rainbolt as architect. Also humor and local remarks on women, a January park ticket, and a quirky report involving politics and a doctor discussing head injuries.

Parker Mill

Hatsfeld Pioneer Book Noted and Owensburg Developments

Capt E Edington of Owensburg acts as state agent for E Inman publishing Stories of Hatfeld the Pioneer. Joseph Porter builds a business house in Owensburg for J N George. Mr George promises the finest town site and best building, while some parents excuse bad weather to keep children home from school, though they coast and play outside. A discussion criticizes gossip and tattling as a vile habit harming happiness.

E. Edington Owensburg E. Inman Hatfeld Joseph Porter J.N. George George Talen

Castoria Enduring Brand Mention Across Generations

An old promotional verse traces Castoria through family milestones from infancy to motherhood. The repeated brand reference highlights Castoria as a trusted remedy in home care across generations.

Local notes from Newberry and surrounding towns

Sam Ward traveled to Washington on business. Cure Dick visited his mother Mrs. Dunlap in Odon. Miss Eliza Guy of Gosport visited Mrs. Mollie Lukenbill. John Montgomery moved from Odon to Newberry. Mollie Lukenbill returned from Gosport. Cash Dobbins and Jones Smiley of Odon were in town. Lou Harden and family moved to Marion county Indiana. Dawes Blackmore of Cincinnati passed through Newberry. Mr. Spooner the harness maker went to Worthington. Mrs. Alice Walls and Nora Markel visited Mrs. Tillie Dobbins in Odon. Anna Nugent of Terre Haute spent Sunday with her mother. John Timmey of Evansville bought property of John Pate and will locate in Newberry. The G A R Post held an oyster supper last Thursday and Friday for a pleasant social and financial time. Charles Miller, formerly of Newberry and recently in Hutchinson Kansas, returned to Newberry.

John Montgomery Odon Newberry Mollie Lukenbill Gosport Cash Dobbins Jones Smiley Lou Harden Marion County Indiana Dawes Blackmore Cincinnati Spooner Worthington Alice Walls Nora Markel Tillie Dobbins

Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Hall's Cure

Beware of ointments containing mercury that harm smell and the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Chaney & Co Toledo Ohio is taken internally, contains no mercury, and acts on blood and mucus surfaces. Sold by druggists for 74 cents per bottle in Volde, Ohio.

Invelids' Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y Pierce Dr. Pierce World’s Dispensary Medical Association Main St Hall F. J. Chaney & Co Toledo Volede, O

Muddy roads tie knot of Wilson Smith and Miss da Carroll

The couple wed last Sunday evening at the bride's home amid muddy roads and small town cheer. A local merchant plans a store closing sale to wed, while town talk swirls about a new law and trustee Barter facing damages in a dispute over school policies.

Wilson Smith Miss da Carroll

Hobbieville Newsnotes and Local Visit Highlights

Hobbieville maintains its enterprising tone with updates on John Heaton’s return from a three week tour as a government whisky officer. Emma Cox and Rebecca Ashcraft attend a funeral north of town. Pryce Jones and Wm Carmichael visit Richland Mills Tuesday and Wednesday. John Rainbolt’s two year old daughter died last Saturday November 30 and was buried in the old home cemetery north of Jonesboro. Parents receive general sympathy.

Emma Cox Rebecca Ashcraft Pryce Jones Wm. Carmichael Richland Mills John Rainbolt Jonesboro

Hood's Sarsaparilla for Catarrh and Hearing Loss

Ringing noises in the ears and roaring or buzzing sounds are linked to catarrh. Loss of smell or hearing may follow this common disease. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to purify the blood and cure catarrh, offering a remedy for sufferers.

Hood

Local business expansions and visits in the region

New meat firm Reene and Stephens opens as Dr Edwards and others visit towns including Bloonfield and Spencer. Several locals like J C Quillen, Rob Hoecher, N Quigley, and John Ross engage in trades, visits, or departures. Weather hampers corn gathering. health notes mention catarrh symptoms and Ely's Cream Balm as a cure.

Winter Arrives As Local News Roundup Reported

Winter has appeared with local happenings from Briarville Clifty and Clover Valley. Jesse Collins bought mares while Mrs. Quinn King visited Mrs. Meredith. R A Hudson visited H Scotts and Oulahan Martindale leads a progressing school. G W Collins’s friends cut cords of wood. a daughter of Jona Rathbolt was buried near Hobbieville. community sends sympathy.

G. W. Collins Jona "Rathbolt Tadined Hobbieville

Indiana Farmer publishes vendors and farm data compendium

The Indiana Farmer journal announces a comprehensive book listing manufacturers of farm implements, nurserymen seedsmen fertilizer makers and livestock breeders with dealer addresses. It includes business law tips for farmers land values and stock feeds. A yearly subscriber gets a copy free, with a DumMocrat for 250 dollars. the book sells for one dollar.

Indiana Farmer Indianapolis United States Union

Local Notes and Weddings Highlight Small Town Life

Park remains on two boom for Christmas while George Williams visited on business. Mrs Joseph Jones returns to her father's home. Miss Lettie Laughin stays with Alice Fuller. J B Stagger and Miss Esther Eaton wed last Saturday. George W Burg frequents Bunker Hill. A Dead Shot cough remedy ad claims strong proof at 50 cents. A discussion on women in business cites varying competence with a quoted exchange from Youths Companion.

Park George Williams J. B. Stagger Esther Eaton George W. Burg Bunker Hill

Extraordinary Names and Bold Naming Traditions

The San Francisco Argonaut notes a man who christens two thoroughbreds Chills and Fever and has also named a team B and S. It compares this to Norman Munro who named yachts Gay When and Now Then, highlighting eccentric naming practices.

Norman Munro San Francisco

American journalist moves to Mexico city to cover states

A Detroit Free Press note recalls an American journalist who left his job in Mexico City after chasing prompt news from the states. His mock diligence angered readers as his paper lagged on the Johnstown disaster, failing to publish it until two weeks later.

Mexico Pesta Johnstown Detroit Free Press

Township and special fund expenditures from old ledger

A transcription of county and township financial entries shows receipts and expenditures for townships, special school, tuition, dog tax funds and service accounts. Names include J E Hull Jas Huseman Geo W Allen Marshall Kendall Mollie Buck Henry Dolton and others. totals listed for each fund and balance figures.

Jack Cooper Godfrey Kraywrinkle Thos C Morgan Phenis Palmer Jas H Gumphreys J E Hull Jas H Huseman Jas C Goodman David Lynn Wees Ee Jno Padgett J & Bull Henry Holther Thos Shields Lamber J T Reunties Geo W Allen Richard Page Jno Casteen Harvey Coen CI Campbell Moes & Wumphreys Garrett Schloot Josiah Ellis Wm McBride Java Cooper Jonathan Chafey Lsare Stephenson Sqare & West Flsare Ngirea West Geo W .Allen Lumphreys & Schloot Marshall Kendall Freeney RK Eveleigh Henry Dolton Vane Marshall Kendall Stark Hamilton & Ferrell A R Shield Neha Nee Eeegeaa Jao L Cravens Maraball Kendall A Eereee BJ Smith Jas U Jackson Jas H Blevins CB Stark Bennett Conrad Friend Stover Jack Page Geo H Ellis John Hector Gee Geo W .Allen Het Eis Jesse Rector Wm Reintjes Ard Phenis Palmer Ollia Bshield Sese Cesesesessen Summitt Coal Co Jas Weil Drooms John Reinijes Droo G Haseman J B Terhune Wm M Combs A Humphreys Jacob Berns Wolford & Sons T H Turner Moss Jumpbreggs & ‘Chicoi Mra S D Bennett Emma L Jackson Step Fey Rhoda Shepherd Faeteneeeeeneeres LSU Henry J Husuman Elmer D Pope Jonas Clayton Anna Buck I Beasley Fyeeseeeseenrseens Geo H Hkllis Serereee Lola Rector Corn Buck F Muay Board Eeeseeteesaeese UF Astm Steve el Ceenee Mart Hatfield Geo D Clayton John Lund Garrett Duehne John Turley Geo Fainot Gilbreath Clayton Mack Clayton Levi M Price Peter Stochram Jobin Page Thos Beasley St Wc NcBride David Lyon Lem Hanna Eeesabenne Service

News in a Nutshell Gadlerian Items and Local Politics

A vapid digest notes Iowa lieutenant governor contest votes with Boies leading governor race by 7 660 pluri al votes. Republicans lead state ticket and senate claims. Democrats hint two independents may swing. Also mentions Yellow fever cases at Key West and a Birmingham decision justifying killings during a riot. Baltimore mass meeting backs high license. Discal year revenue receipts reported at 3150 0h 404 or six dollars less than prior year.

Dudds Iowa Boies Hay Senate Knights of Labor Anl Farmers Alliance Key West Fla Birmingham Ala Hayes Baltimore

Closeout Stock Offers Perfect Fits and Low Prices

We invite you to call and inspect our entire stock as we guarantee fit and value. Our price promises are designed to please, with clear assurance we mean what we say.

E. C. Pierson & CO Maple Grove

Alden's Manifold Cyclopedia praised for wide scope and low price

An 18th volume review highlights its unabridged dictionary style, clear definitions, and thorough topics. It notes biographies of notable figures from Hall to Hamilton, plus entries on Hallucination and the Hanseatic League. Prices are low, with options for cloth, Morocco bindings, or specimen volumes.

Alden Hall Hayes Jon Fiall Robert Hall Hallman Herodotus Haller Alexander Hamilton Sir William Hamilton Handel Aydo Hannibal Foe Rome Hegel Heine Klengstenberg Herschel Hand Hanseatic League Harbor Hartford Harvard University Nay Uwayth Hgart Heaven Weil Morocco John B. Alden New York Chicago Atlanta

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