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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1892
Page
1
The article argues for careful teacher evaluation through visits by the county superintendent, praising diligence, healthful school conditions, and adequate supplies. It endorses retaining experienced superintendents, suggests electing by trustees for four-year terms, and urges strong leadership to raise state schools.
Dr. Wm. T. Harris argues county supervision is the key to educational progress with minimal state cost. The piece urges popularizing county institutes and expanding public evening meetings to win tax payer support. It notes counties will grade rural schools using the State Course of Study, despite imperfect perfection.
The piece argues eight course country school curricula are practical and argues for keeping county superintendent elections out of local politics. It urges trustees and the county superintendent to lead reforms in grade organization and professional oversight, emphasizing independence from outside influences for effective service to rural education.
The Greene County quarterly report shows counts and receipts for school books from September 7 to December 5, 1892. Totals include readers, geographies, grammars, copy books and more with a reported saving of $1,865 versus old law costs, and a note that this is the smallest quarterly sale since the new law.
In Greene County notices readers are told Ely's Cream Balm cures catarrh with many testimonials from Worcester and Springfield druggists including G K Mellor Bush Co C P Alden Geo Hill W P Draper and others. The page features endorsements and a product claim by Ely.
A broad illness wave is noted nationwide while George Sharp, local telegraph operator, appears on the sick list. Plans include a Christmas Eve tree and entertainment, Yeoman & West clean their store, and dredge work continues toward the sand ridge with coal prospecting near town. Relics found include copper ingots and darts.
An advertisement claims Hall’s Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages, describing internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and directs readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. Sold by druggists for 75 cents and 8814.
The Indiana Farmer of Indianapolis offers half price hotel arrangements for subscribers and families attending the Chicago World's Fair of 1893. Readers of the Democrat will receive in the special rates full particulars and access to reduced hotel accommodations. The paper promotes its progressive content on agriculture livestock ranches and offers annual subscription rates.
Local residents report ongoing building work and fencing projects while several townspeople travel for holidays. Teachers gather for Stockton township institute and a Baptist church entertainment invites community participation. Health concerns include Tom Elli’s illness and a pastor’s daughter reported in poor health.
An assortment of ads tout health remedies and calendars. Electric Bitters claims to improve skin by restoring liver and kidney health. The Columbia Daily Calendar promises a pad calendar with daily sermons and practical notes, produced by Pope Mfg Co. Also advertised are Dead Shot Hog and Chicken Cholera remedy, farm land for sale in Indiana, and Lorr’s Pina travelers’ box.
Shortest to winter reports of the South and Southeast. Solid vestibules train through to Nashville daily with connections to Birmingham Montgomery New Orleans Atlanta Jacksonville and other southern cities. Low rate round trip tickets on sale. Inquire with ticket agent or address R A Campbell Evansville Ind.
Sickness reported in the vicinity with Mrs. Thos. Raper improving. Chas. Burks Jr. working in Monnine. Spelling planned at Wolf Creek during holidays. Samuel Sample traveled to Spencer on business by bus. W. L. Levington passing through toward Bloomfield. Wm. Camden and lady visited Newark midweek. John McHaly and lady attended events in the area.
Joe T Burks recently received a pension of 800 per month. Melvin Sims and Harrison Brown tried the Newark mill this week. Three fur buyers passed through town last week. Miss Nannie Samples contemplates teaching at Terre Haute this summer. Mira Daisy McIntosh, Beech Creek teacher, visited Geo Pugh over Sunday. Miss Aland, McVitie teacher, has been ill. School continued with her overseeing. Geo Pugh, Mc Hickam, and M D Wright attended a cafe at Thurs Dickereon’s farm last Thursday. Leandrew Porter moved into Wm Medares’ former residence south of town. Some local youths attended the social hop at J R Carmichael’s last Saturday evening.
An advertisement touts a salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and even piles. It promises perfect satisfaction or money back and lists price at 25 cents per box sold by 8 Stalcup.
Wheat crops look poor in parts and corn harvests are light while No 4 scholars excel on exams. Wright township backs Andrew Humphreys for State Senator in 1894. Jasonville post office declines primary funding. Mother Trego dies at her son in law’s and funeral set at Lebanon. Church repairs planned for Jasonville and Emberly project near completion. Hood’s Sarsaparilla testimonials touted. Hood’s Pills praised as a dinner pill and digestive aid.
Several of our people attended county events Saturday and a Mood Chapel protracted meeting last week. Young folks plan a Shoe Box festival for the coming holiday. Misses Ida Ray and Sadie Jones visit Mrs. Dock Allen. Mrs. Blanch Sangster visits Nora Thomson. A spelling school at Frater's was rained out, with hopes for a make-up night. An advertisement promotes Simmons Liver Regulator as a health aid and insurance against indigestion.
John M Meredith works at his shoe bench Rav Falk visits with sister Mia J A Philips returns from Louisville with winter goods Freeman Cox of Davia county visits brother Addison Cox in frail health John Sexson administrator of Charley Carmichael estate reports Saturday sale Property sold readily A Lyons youth body brought for interment death by self destruction Crossed affections swell Christmas Eve supper plans with church decorations and generous efforts to provide for all
Indiana veteran writes from Lafayette praising Dr Bull n Cough Syrup as a staple for households with children. He reports two years of use and urges all parents to keep it on hand.
Part of the spoken factory machinery lies on the ground while Burna City area residents attended a funeral Sunday. Reports of sick relatives, local improvements, a new coal company effort, and multiple obituaries and social events fill a wide rural notice page.
Metting at Friendship Christmas day. Everybody invited. Joe Goodwin passed through our town Inet Tuesday. Rev. Phipps filled his appointment at this place Saturday night. Wesa Buckner who has been sick for gome time is now better. Our town is improving nicely. Another new store by John Arthur, J. W. Pryor, of Newark, went to Worthington Saturday on business. Prayer meeting at this place Saturday night was held by Robi. Wilkie. Quite a crowd out, Jess Minks and wife, of Worthington, were here visiting friends and relatives the past week, George Pickard and Miss Julia Long, of Newark, visited friends and relatives at Lyons last week. Barn Minks, a jolly fella of Worthing ton, came over Saturday night to see his father-in-law. Misses Ella Goodwin, Ella Walls, Lizzie Long and Walter Goodwin have left a school. Cause unknown, Sherman Bonersock will start for Ilinois a week after Christmas. We regret to see you go Sherman. The Christmas tree at this place has fallen through with. We could have a nice tree if we would only try. Miss Rhoda Goodwin, of Newark, who had been visiting relatives near Worthington for Some time has returned home. An immense line of suitable presents for the holidays at M. Quackenbush's. She can suit the tastes of the most fastidi ons in quality and price.
Sunday visits include Woodson Pruett with his ill mother and J W Skerd planning a Lyons move. Miss Lillian Skerd returns with Miss Jessie Callihan after a Sunday in Brookfield. J McDowell seeks farm trade in Lawrence County while John plans a Lyons drug store. Remains of Jesse Wilson moved for burial in Dishman cemetery. Rocco Whitted to return from Cincinnati. family to stay in Lyons until March. Local political rhetoric shows few Republicans trusting the third party while Democrats may ride to a Waterloo victory at the next county election.
The Dr. King's products and Bucklin's Amnica Salve are advertised with a strong guarantee. The seller promises full refunds if customers do not see satisfactory results, claiming universal satisfaction and high popularity.
Emnett Dagley and Dan Riddle note local scenes as Oliphant cares for three ill children. Elrod praised as a fine teacher. Asberry Phillips and others travel to Louisville for holidays. Mills moved near Stanford to Aaron Comb’s farm. Moss and Stringfellow visit schools this week. Christmas tree event set for Christmas Eve promises a good turnout. Ed Dagsley sprained ankle in a fence incident. Coen's promotes bananas and assorted fruits for sale.
A note wishes joy for Christmas and the New Year. A group of youths attended the festival at Newberry Tuesday night. Rev Goas will hold a protracted meeting at the new church starting January 1, 1893. Attendees included Will Hatfield, John Brookshire, John Weaner and their guests at prayer meeting Sunday. Fred Casey and his sister Minnie of Eaglesville attended Miss Dick Hawkins's birthday social Monday. Coen's offers fine Christmas candies.
Washington correspondent praises Ilon Wm D Bynum of Indiana as a strong future potential for Speaker. Describes him as a robust, determined Democrat with national prospects, while noting the Speakership may favor the South and questioning geographic fairness.
North Dakota will split its electoral votes this year with Harrison, Cleveland, and Weaver each set to receive one vote. State canvassers on December 13 named Wamberg, Williams, and Rondesvedt by narrow majorities, influencing Senate majority and potential election of Kinter if county Republicans shift.
The Grabbs libel law draws county attention as editors push for a fair bill. A committee of twenty gentlemen drafts a measure to ensure equal protections for publishers, urging the upcoming legislature to enact it.
In a nineteenth century note Huxley honors Tennyson with lines about dead heroes and state, song, and mind. The second fragment recalls a Syracuse Standard account of two weeks ago campers near Lake Erie facing a five foot rattlesnake that caused panic before being slain.
Joseph Swain suffered a severe arm reaction after a house fly bite. Doctors suspected blood poisoning and noted a possible new poisonous fly species in the area. The bite sparked extreme pain and swelling from hand to elbow amid speculation of a toxin from an object the fly fed on.
The London Standard notes loosening dress restrictions as boater vicar invites boating men to church in flannels. It cites worries of excessive informality, citing a Norfolk jacket in a West End theater and Parisian flirtations with lace jabots and velvet facings.
Apple buyers stash fruit for winter sale as the season shows a good off year. Producers in Erie county and nearby regions expect adequate home demand while eastern states stockpile. exports look light and pears and quinces sell well.
An English drawing room fad preserves gossip in a bound volume titled confessions where lines from poets mark moods and writers sign their entries. Meanwhile British civic pride highlights street names like Lord Nelson and Lord Milton, with Newcastle and Liverpool examples provoking debate over honoring literary figures.
The Boston Congregationalist reports concern for disabled and aged ministers and widows. It notes many rely on friends or charity, as average salaries leave little room for savings, and ministers face reduced demand with age. A foundation backs relief, trustees hold about $25,000, and Rev. N H Whittlesey of Evanston plans a three year campaign to raise funds.
The Philadelphia merchant John Wanamaker, turning fifty five, received many congratulations but insurance companies with policies on his life total $650000. Each extra year adds premium revenue, making the firms’ wishes for many happy returns seem sincere.
In the 1892-8 naval estimates, the late first lord of the admiralty stated that the current year would see the laying down of three new battleships and ten new torpedo boats.
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