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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1889

Page

3

Wedding Announcement In Indianapolis For Spencer Telegraph Operator

Oarda announces a wedding next week in Indianapolis between a Spencer telegraph operator and a young Indianapolis woman. Both parties are well known in the county and the notice mentions local social connections.

Oarda Indianapolis Spencer

Local notes recall visits and travels last week

Eli Stalcup visited our place while Cash Dobutas of Odon went to Scotland recently. P. King and Thos Sharpless traveled to Newberry. Rev Danks preached last Sunday. Mrs Dollie Laughlin and Alma West stayed at Farlen. Misses Hannon and Lydia Catron were in Newberry. Samuel Blackmore and son John went to Egypt to fetch corn. Kansas Bummer builds for Chas Blackmore Jr. Thos Dobbins moves his barn to Martin county. Edwin Hostettler and John Graves, Taylor's teachers, were in Bloomfield. James Inman, a Martin county stock dealer, passed through town. Chas Franklin and wife from Spencer visit Mrs Kate Ritter. Notices warn residents that village streets are blocked by wood piles to be removed.

G. A. KR Lydia A. Slaugh Terre Haute Godar Walters Annie Rumple Spencer Dea Middleton Baptist Church John Kayser Eli Stalcup Cash Dobutas Odon Scotland P. King Thos. Sharpless Newberry Rev Danks Kansas Chas. Blackmore, Jr Thos. Dobbins Martin County

Castoria Marketing Slogan Recalled in Old Child Care Ads

Posed as a long running product endorsement the lines recall Castoria a medicinal laxative used for infants and children. The advertising jingle ties baby illness childhood and motherhood stages to Castoria usage.

Edwards makes a last week assignment for creditors

John W. Edwards assigned all assets to benefit his creditors last week. Washington Purcell presented his daughter Mrs Maxwell with a handsome gold watch in a gesture reported by locals.

John W. Edwards Washington Purcell Mrs. Maxwell

Sunday Sacramental Day and Local Notices

The piece notes a Sunday sacramental day with Baptist officials, mentions illnesses of Miss Jennie Ceabve and Marion Carr's wife, and reports that Theodore Hatfield visits in the area. It includes health remedies for catarrh and lists county treasurer Bull's December statement on Greene County liabilities with praise for his tenure.

Marion Carr Theodore Hatfield Washington Township

Local Activities Reported From Beech Creek Area

James Ball of Beech Creek visited town on Tuesday while Tom Pethiel plans work in Sullivan County starting last Thursday. Mr. Mann of Worthington stopped in Wednesday to cut stokes for a Dagley and Riddle purchase. Fred Meredith hauls apples to the yard and Dave and Jasper Kiddie handle similar tasks. A full turnout occurred at the inall last Saturday. Jasper Michael completed shingles at Wes Wesner and will move to town for a small job then work at Mr. Boger’s farm on three to four hundred thousand shingles. Proponents of Ely’s Cream Balm promote it as a relief for congestion without claiming it a cure all.

Mr. Mann Worthington Stokes Dagley & Riddle Fred Meredith Dave Jasper Kiddie Jasper Michael Wes Wesner’s Mr. Boger

Christmas Eve Entertainment Promised by Local School

Sept Moss visited the town ships schools last week. Rumor says three weddings will occur. John Fitzgerald and wife of Bushrod were in town Tuesday. Lafayette Sharp from Island City spent Sunday at home. The school with outsiders will host a Christmas Eve entertainment at the church. John West bought the Fitzgerald property and plans to become a town citizen.

Moss John Fitzgerald Bushrod Lafayette Sharp Island City John West Fitzgerald

Golden Specific Co. Promises Cure for Alcoholism

A 19th century pitch claims a “Golden Specific” coffee can cure alcoholism in drinkers without their knowledge. It says thousands of drinkers were cured while unaware, with no harm and guaranteed results. Offers circulars and full particulars from GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co. 185 Race street, Cincinnati.

Golden Specific Co Race Street Cincionati

Quiet Bedford Wedding and Local Elopement Report

Mrs. Steel visited Bedford this week to see ill relatives. A quiet wedding occurred at Squire Wakefelu's on Saturday night in West Bump and Hestera A. Boruff. An elopement happened last Saturday to Zib Fitchpatrick and Dr Marrah's daughter. Elma Hust died December 13 and was beloved in church and Sunday school. Rev. Nash led her funeral at the church and burial followed in Dixon. The family receives broad sympathy.

Zib Fitchpatrick Dr. Marrah Elma Hust Elma Rev. Nash Dixon

Christmas preparations and local notices in Dressen area

The Dressen community discusses Xmas plans and local events. Levi Beandon ships apples while farmers form a FLMM B.A. torge. Chas Brandon visits family and a college student. Education column and DEMOCRAT readings are urged. Harvey Kirk recovers. Mrs. F. M. Edington improves.

Chas, Brandon Democrat Shoul

Holiday excursion fares via the Pennsylvania Lines

Low rate excursion tickets sold at all Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh offices on December 2, 23, 24, and January 1. Tickets good for travel on date of issue and return until January. specific dates and terms appear garbled but indicate promotional holiday rounds.

Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Lines Pittsburgh Isdo

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