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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1894
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat proclaims higher Greene county circulation than any other paper, with Slinkard and Hendren as sole publishers in PeePR LIU, Tyrwn ALN, under a December 21, 1894 issue date.
A festive note praises Christmas as a time of joy for young and old. It extends heartfelt wishes for a merry Christmas to all readers, highlighting sweets, Santa gifts, and warmth of holiday gatherings.
A dispatch notes Mayor Horgins of Chicago is ill as international unrest grows with revolutions feared in Peru and turmoil across Europe. Reports also mention ongoing excitable reaction to Italy’s parliamentary prorogation and protests in Irsvy.
Cravuse A. Buixt who confessed to killing Miss Ging has been arranged and pleads not guilty. The case is set for January 25. The plea will be temporary insanity, claimed as caused by liquor administered by Hayward.
The writer condemns some Democrats who abandoned principles to align with Republicans and warns about the outcomes of legislation from figures like Hardy Watson and Selah, implying ill guidance and uncertain results.
The Muscuite tedians formally treaspointed thet terri tory with Niceaaguaius the tody of Mansoues of (S00) cayve them to it.
Fragmentary text suggests a district figure as plaintiff suing or pursuing a dispute with patrons. The readable words hint at a possible court action or legal move before some event or appearance but no concrete names, dates, or locations are decipherable.
EvGext V. Bers received six months imprisonment for contempt of court. Fiis associates were sentenced to three months each, except one with no evidence of contempt. Proceedings and parties involved were noted by the court with standard contempt penalties.
Eastern Democrats and Republicans in Congress attempted to block funding for income tax collection but failed. The tax will continue to be collected.
The administration casts the so called gold reserve as land kept in the treasury for redemption, arguing it will not stay reserved and will move in and out as needed.
The readable lines describe a vague scene of physical training and ritual elements. Mentions of feet, gloves, and a list-like enumeration hint at a formal or ceremonial exercise, with references to authorities or figures around this practice. The text remains unclear and fragmented.
Perrine Jr 4 Wirtrase AL died by drowning in a death tub on Monday. He was a large man and had been sick. He attempted to turn in the tub when his arm became trapped under him and he could not cry for help. Mr Pelle was formerly chief of the Bureau of State Statistics.
Kup Lavraxe of Saganaw Michigan and Andy Bowen of New Orleans dueled eighteen rounds at the New Orleans Auditorium on Lith Street. Bowen was knocked out in the eighteenth round and never regained consciousness, dying about seven o clock Saturday morning.
In sharp opinion the Terak Havre Express warns that a federal judge cannot be trusted with both issuing an injunction and judging its violations. It argues such multi role power is dangerous and amounts to excessive authority for one man to wield.
General and John Kenedy brothers were hanged at Jasper Tennessee on the 17th for murdering a night operator. They had read Jesse James novels and wanted to transfer the notoriety to themselves. They planned a train robbery needing arms and depot funds. They shot the operator from a window. Cien was arrested on suspicion and confessed implicating his brother.
A Missouri statute classifies premeditated murder as a capital offense. Al Negress falsely swore she saw Jacob Neinz and Henry Keiser murder a man named Brown in St. Louis to claim a reward, but evidence shows she could not have seen the crime.
The author argues Republicans oppose income tax mainly to pry into private affairs, but says taxation of income is no different from property taxes. A good citizen should accept legitimate earnings taxation and reject genuine robbery.
The article voices partisan distrust as Republicans fear Democrats will seize control. It pledges vigilance from the masses, endorses the election and school book laws, and notes taxation concerns amid ongoing political conflict.
A call to action exposing ongoing fraud in protection schemes. The Democracy remains active at the old stand ready to resist Republican attacks that threaten the public’s interests and welfare.
The garbled excerpts cite worries over gold, bond sales, and currency redemption amid national finance debates. References include the Reston Herald, Denver Republican, New York Tribune, and Carlisle, signaling cross‑paper anxieties on gold reserves and fiscal policy without clear event details.
The St Louis Globe Democrat item argues against new tariffs and condemns Abitdeyism and SteRuevism as barbaric relics. It asserts the Republican party will block McKinley era resurrectionists and push policies to the rear.
The column records visits by Watson and son of Odon, John O Donald of Newberry, Joln Stagevers and wife, J. Ai Hudson of Poledo, and R. J. Laughlin and son of Bloomfield. It notes Hugh McGinnis finishing Morrison's house, changes at Laughlin House hotel, and church preaching by Rev. Bennett. Also mentions plastering Blackmore's brick store and W. E. Dobbs' furniture room, with Newman Medicine Company and local politicians in town. The piece ends with medical ad copy for Floods Sarsaparila and Hood's Pills.
The New York Recorder denounces the so called respectable gold dollar as the worst thief in the nation. It accuses the aristocratic coin of plundering productive forces by stealing from Western farmers Southern planters and laborers, and calls for arrest and bond to restrain its thieving.
A Washington cable to Madrid warns that if foreign trade discriminations against the United States persist the President will act under the 1891 act to halt imports. Spain is named as a chief offender, with Madrid projected as a focal point though policy would apply to other nations imposing embargoes on American goods.
A pamphlet promotes a 136 page book on homoeopathic treatment for nervous debility and related disorders. It claims readers may obtain the book sealed in a plain envelope for ten cents postage from the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York. The advertisement cites long standing physicians and reports many cures. It targets men with low spirits insomnia memory loss and weakened willpower, promising guidance and medicines.
In this item a reader from Grating Michigan reports relief from head roar and deafness after using Ely's Dream Balm. Another user from Corning New York says a child’s nasal discharge cleared with Ely's Cream Balm. The ad notes a 50 cent price for Cream Balm.
Jas Page's baby is very sick at this writing. Ed is taking music lessons of Rosa Emery. Whooping cough is improving at Bradley's. With Miss Ida Scott as teacher the Stafford school is progressing nicely. Burlen Stafford recently moved to Illinois. Miss Clara Good is slowly convalescing after a week of illness. Rev Cobble delivered an interesting sermon at the school house Sunday morning. Miss Anna Richardson, a Washington township teacher, was guest of Mrs Maddox Sunday. There seem to be great attractions at the little white house on the corner. For inquiries contact Tom Gordon, bridge carpenter.
Remedy claims permanent relief from all headaches and habitual sick headaches. It also purports to cure habitual constipation by toning the bowels. Sold in large bottles for fifty cents at S Stalcup's drug store.
Henry Milburm and Jo Moss were in the area last week with business in Bloomfield mentioned. Linton schools will dismiss all of next week. The city expects three to four Christmas trees this year amid general counts of citizens visiting Bloomfield. Jasper Schloot and Wil
Community notes report gains in attendance and work and sick recuperation while Charley from Indianapolis visits merchants and contemplates stock-raising in Spencer. A. Phillips moves to Bloomington for family education, a wagon mishap scatters corn, and Dr King's New Discovery saves a life at Beaversville. In Minneapolis the Hayward family plans to clear heirs of murder charges.
A damaged medical ad from Miles Medical Co. promotes a heart cure with claims of cures and a free trial. It lists address in Chicago and offers bottles for sale by mail or druggist, asserting safety but including vague, unverified benefits and dosage statements.
The dealer describes Harry Hayward as exerting immense influence over his wife and Blaxt, claiming hypnotic suggestion to prepare for a crime. The testimony suggests a novel criminal trial with potential admission of hypnotic evidence. Grove county reports show 20 acres of cod union, 71 acres closed, with a sale plan and annual payments at 6 percent interest.
Notice to creditors and heirs of Boogh B S Combs deceased to appear at Greene Circuit Bloomfield Indiana on December days to show cause why final settlement should not be approved and to prove heirship for distributive shares. Witness the Clerk of Court Jolin W Gratlam November 27.
The State of Indiana Greene County to the Greene Circuit Court November term. George F. Aldison vs EH Stulcap et al. Plaintiffs claim defendants Henry Briggs and Briggs are nonresidents of Indiana and seek to quiet title to real estate. Defendants must appear and answer on the first day of the term or risk judgment by default. Witness dated November.
Unclear OCR text lists names and groups amid garbled terms. The readable segments reference NomResidents and entities such as SEAB and local institutions. No clear action, place, or deadline can be determined from the fragment.
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