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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1891

Page

2

Worthington Concert and County Notes Update

A county wide item collection notes Roy Banger Rosa Hullman attended a Worthington concert Saturday evening. Ann Dinley, delayed by a Chicago trip for her sister's death, returned home Friday. Providence church held services led by Elder Baker. Dr W L Green visited the county last Friday and Saturday. About fifty guests celebrated Mrs LC Walker’s birthday with gifts. Several Judy friends visited J M Potter’s last Wednesday.

Sue Roy Banger Rosa Hullman Worthington Ann Dinley Chicago Providence Elder Baker W. L. Green LC Walker Ronours J. M Potter's

Salve Promises Cure All Skin Ailments and Piles

An advertisement touts a universal salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands corns and all skin eruptions and even piles. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and sells for 25 cents per box through Starcup.

Starcup

Local Notes From Worthington Area And Town News

Worthington area updates report residents Worthington buchester Ed Welborn and Bill Lawhead on river duties husking corn. Uncle Billy Holzchse visits town. Frank Lee buys the Dr Dilley property. S of Y elects officers. Farmers Jim Mc Laughlin and Billy Beard deliver wood to townfolk this week. Syrup of Figs ad ends with standard disclaimer. December.

Worthington Buchester Ed Welborn Bill Lawhead Julian S of Y Billy Holzchse Frank Lee Dr. Dilley H Dudley Jim McLaughlin Billy Beard

Death of Edward Roberta at his father's residence

The obituary notes Edward Roberta died Saturday morning at his father’s home. The family extends sympathy. The report mentions other local happenings including horse loss, a stay in Worthington, and various local residents seen in Bloomfield, Tulip, and nearby towns.

Mnorn Edward Roberta Hunter Worthington Missetter Tulip Misa Branstetter Minks W. A Osborn John Flory

Local Druggist Endorses Popular Remedies

A local druggist S Stalcup proclaims that Dr Kings New Life Pills Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters have unmatched sales and universal satisfaction. He guarantees results and offers refunds if customers are not satisfied with the remedies' effectiveness.

Dr. King New Life Bucklen S. Stalcup

Court Near Newark Sees Several Local Visitors

Several Newark area residents appeared in court this week including Francie Carmichael on a short Buena Vista visit and Hugh Santifer taken to Bloomfield by Sheriff Thompson. Others, like Jacob Bowersock with an ox team hauling corn, dock Watkins and B Watkins with Joe Arthur, got lost after a coon hunt and spent the night on Bed Creek. Jove Goodwin visited Salem for a few days, and Scott Emerson plans to dehorn cattle.

Everal Newark Francie Carmichael Buena Vista Jacob Bowersock Thompson Hugh Santifer Bloomfield Dock Watkins B. Watkins Joe Arthur Bed Creek Terete Jove Goodwin Salem Frank Scott Emerson DC Lyons Turley

Dr King's New Discovery Promises Relief for Lung Ailments

An advertisement claims Dr King's New Discovery guarantees relief for throat and chest diseases including consumption, lung inflammation, bronchitis, asthma, whooping cough, and croup. It touts safety and pleasant taste with a money back guarantee and free trial at 3 Starcup's drug store.

Dr. King Tate 3 Starcup

Local Notes and Town Gleanings From Terrell

A rough town bulletin summarizes social visits and odd remarks. Riley Mancfield, director and astronomer, was in town last week. W. E. Buckner mourns his lost partner and a bundled project. Wim Woody promotes a remedy for ills and hints at wealth. F. N. Hatfield lectured on camels in a Terrell restaurant. Washington Glens and Reed marry in a midweek ceremony. Whited Beaty plans California in fall. F. W. Fruete travels from Martin County to Missouri to teach where licenses aren’t required.

J.W. Skerd Leonard Terrel Riley Mancfield W.E. Buckner Califercia Justne Califroia

Christmas Eve Gathering Draws Town Residents

The town hosted a large well attended Christmas arch event on Friday night with strong participation from district patrons. Pruitt, Martindale school teacher, is a regular attendee at the meeting as locals note lively commerce in nearby Salsbury. Johnson of Salsberry visited town and reported business activity. Corbin of Robison was in town Tuesday.

Pruitt Martindale Notre Johnson Salsberry Thomas Corbin Robison

Local Notices From Spencer Area Dots of Travel and Illness

A SCRELL of Spencer visited to tend his farm on Tuesday. Wao Leerter returns after two weeks illness. De James Englich and James Spainhower visited Uncle J. P English over Sunday. OH Reid visited Worthington Tuesday. Chas Hindman went to Linton Tuesday. Mrs Ernest Corcelius on the sick list. Rev McNaughton preached last Sunday for the M E brethren. J A Quillen visited parents in Taylor township last week. Uncle J F Mera and Leadore Frs lmade Blomfield a visit Monday. Mrs J W Carpenter remains on the sick list with little improvement.

A Screll Spencer Wao Leerter James Englich James Spainhower J. P English OH. Reid Worthington e.Chas Hindman Linton Ernest Corcelius Jie

Holiday Attire Noted at Ore Stores

Local notes report stores in Ore decked for the holidays. Residents visit and travel, including Mrs Frances McNaughton with an old schoolmate, and Mrs A R Tryon visiting in the city for a week. Wm Hoxton of Owen County tours town for a building loan association reel.

Ore McNaughton J. L Grace FE Martin Campbeilburg J Sumner Andy Gregg Mike Murphy Carey Sinclair

Westbound resident plans return amid changing times

Meorge Smith, once of the place, visits his father and brothers in the west and says he may head back soon. Mrs Mary J Kelley returns from Broomfield after five weeks learning dressmaking and is believed to be set for success. D W McIntosh attended the Newark teachers institute, reporting a good time. H M Eaton was accidentally shot by his brother while booting near work but suffered no serious injuries. A Crow injured at Hanson car bank is recovering. Sadie Crow sells property at Farmer and Brooke and plans to open a store at Freedom.

Meorge Smith Mary J Kelley Broomfield D. W. McIntosh Teachera’ Institute Newark H. M. Eaton George Crow Wark Hanson Sadie Crow Farmer and Boubt Freedom Businens George Sige Wright George Henry Ellis Tenow Henry Haseman Brother Baker Institute Henry Moras Putin BO A. Moran Fords Ed Price Las Alford Christian Church Locke Illinois Frank Charley Osborn Oyfair Selfridge Howe Post Office Frank Lecke Seymour, Ul Misa Cora M. Fagaly Bird Jim Will J. Throop Indianapolis Squire Harrah Linton Ed Crook Coun Starnes P. Burr Bob Lilburn Geckler Jim May Frank Fagaly Wolfe Alan Tomab Clark Gall Newberry Ft W. Fowler Spencer Shiller

Local notes and visits mix with market talk and routine

The column records residents traveling to Bloomfield on business, visitors like Granville Saxson returning from Nebraska, and local activities including hog farming and building plans. It notes an epidemic sore throat with no deaths, a lively market with stock trading and new county store competition, plus residents seeking the Democrat for reading material and daily sustenance.

Bloomfield Peter Edember Owensburg Aelief Phillips Johnny Snow John Granville Saxson Nebraska Charley Carmichael Noel Shirytown Captain Phillips Peter Bob Fowler Monroe County Capt Philips

Town Notes and Little Chatter of Business

Local items report rainy weather and muddy roads while business shows slack. Preparations begin for a wheat field east of town as residents discuss town figures and visiting notables like George Henry Ellis and others in a string of brief updates.

A Land Office Business in the Butcher Fine OE

A garbled line describes Pap’s eye for disorder and a weatherboarded littered knocker near a doorway. The fragment implies a rural or small town scene with unspecified local tensions and a weathered building.

Boys

Town Booms as Carpentry and Coal Trade Grow

Sappenfield and sons return home from the farm as town rebuilding accelerates. Citizens visit Alexandria and Maddeeon County seeking property options while a new business house rises opposite the current room. The ME church hosts a charity supper for new church stores, and local hotelkeeper assumes operations as roads east of town deteriorate from heavy freight.

M G. Sappenfield and Eye Phaois Chas. Brockhire Wm Harfield Chas Markel Jas PB. Wall Alios Musselman Alexandria Maddeon County Qur Town Harry Laughlin Dan Gantz Truga Sherfey W.K. Wesner Diapiel Gantz Wick Wesner Newberry Elnora Scotland Old Lutheran Wm N.Y Jacob Waldren J A. Sims Indianapolis

Local notes cover building, visits, and weddings in Newberry

Beyess blocks carpenter work while Dan Gantz builds a drug store room. Mrs Halstead gets a card from Worthington about Nora being seriously ill. Four weddings have occurred in Newberry this fall with more planned. W M Wesner the traveling artist returns for winter. Win Craft returns home from Kansas after five years away. Amos Musselman sells his saloon to Diane Slinkard who runs the business.

Beyess Dan Gantz Halstead Worthington Saturay Nora Newberry W. M Wesner Win Craft Kansia Amos Musselman Diane Slinkard

Literature Sleeps but Never Dies in Educational Notes

A long column on literature and its role in civilization discusses written and unwritten literature, its transformative power, and the ongoing crusade between virtue and vice. The piece praises teachers, outlines the impact of study on pupils, and reflects on literature’s timeless permanence and moral influence.

For Sale Local Farms and Homes Around Bloomfield

Real estate listings describe numerous farms homes and plots near Bloomfield Greene County including 120 acres of black soil near a flag station and 160 acres with fruit and timber, a brick residence near the square, and several 1 to 2 story houses with barns and orchards. Prices range from 150 to 1 500 dollars with trade options and local contact provided.

Nouse Bloomfield Price Highland Township Plummer Greene County Elert & Graham's Public Square Moss & Axtell Worthington Lyone

Children seek enrollment for treats at coming Christmas programs

Rain has made roads impassable and business activity is dull. Grandmother Kendall and Henry Ferrie are seriously ill at home. The town reports a quiet spell with few sensational items and scarce news for several weeks.

Kendall Henry Ferrie

Royal Baking Powder Claims Pure Healthful Strength

The advertisement cites tests by Henry A. Mott and Waldbarton and Valade claiming Royal Baking Powder is absolutely pure and healthier than competitors. It asserts superior leavening strength by 23 percent and cites U.S. and Canadian government investigations deeming it superior.

U. S Henry A. Mott Chentist CS. Government Wal McOmartril EF. M Dep't of Agriculture Washington, D.C United States

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the County News SMITH Solsberry Cal. Fig Syrup Company Fulup Mert Cuncianate LYONS Switz City Hobbieville The Co. Sunt Educat Linton Schoble World's Fair Fund Jefferson Township Annie B Crabbe Owenshore Teachers’ Association Abour Riddle Onsace Garden of Eden Nazareth Christ Chret God Chaldea Royal Baking Powder Pep, X. Valade Ontario Dominion of Canada L. H. Stalcup Rankin & Shields Chas. F. Heim FOR Banacubi William II Burke Ind W.H. Burke Indiana
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