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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1892
Page
4
Jiff Pickard Will Yakry Ben Lindsey and Dr W H Cole visit Bloomington Bedford and nearby towns. Miss Ela Yakey Belle Danks and Miss Effie visit relatives. New Year wood drive, Sunday school attendance notes, and plans for a school library. Reports on births deaths marriages politics and local commerce fill this page.
Testimonials tout Electric Bitters curing Neuragia Rheusma stomach ills and liver trouble in S H Clifford New Caes, Wis, plus leg ulcers healed by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for Edward Shepherd Harrisburg Ill and John Spaaker Catawba. Hood’s Pills advertised for general family cathartic. Also notice of Postmaster election at Bloomfield Indiana with Democratic candidate pledges under Australian voting system on January 14 1893.
The following couples have received licenses to wed since the last report. W W Medaristo and Martha Liam. James Moody and Ida Timmerman. John A Hann and Delany B Fry. Join C Rutfman and Margaret Nicolson. Wim Roades and Emma Stewart. George L Enma and Viola M Nealer. George R Gillett and Mary L Terhune. Win H Jackson and Jane Brinson Campbell. HL Pigg and Jennie S Throop. John Moffett and Cora E Heenep. Lienjemin Gawmphreys and Emma Kert Clarks. C Hardy and Catherine M Newson. Charlee Horrybread and Susan Cavins. Robert Steechberry and Catharin Ault.
A chaotic legal notices spread shows judgments against various defendants including John Hasler for 68.32 and Thomas C. Dey for 140.31. It also notes quieting of title actions, a large estate distribution of 1802.22, and a bank’s 9687 claim against George Hannum. An obituary for Ms C. E. Barnes (Jennie Hardy) of Bloomfield Indiana notes her birth in 1869 and death in 1892, with a tribute to her Christian life and family. A Christmas gathering at Uncle John Kidd’s home is described with meals and gifts. A typed aside about an unsettling advertisement image reflects a New York Herald anecdote, and a long soil note on Hector’s cherry orchard details deep alluvial soil and vast trees.
In Washington the Christmas season brings sorrow as Martena Harrison contracts scarlatina amid a string of family losses. The White House closes to the public and official circles observe a quiet holiday with few dinners or festivities. News from Blaine House in Washington notes President Harrison holding his own as doctors monitor his condition and avoid alarm. In Chicago delegates to the Machine Wood Workers’ Union convene with John Green presiding and Frank lheacock, Frank Franck, and Thomas S. Kidd among officers present.
The Columbus fountain gift from Jollon Drake of the Grand Pacific hotel was formally turned over to Chicago authorities on Monday. Weather forced ceremonies to the city hall chamber where Mayor Washburne spoke while crowds braved the wind to unveil the bronze Columbus statue. Thomas Bryan, vice president of the World's fair, delivered the donor's speech.
A Santa Fe passenger train derailed two miles from Husted Colorado Thursday night. Bert and Willie Van Loon of Denver were seriously injured along with twenty four others. Names include J K Shallo Ada Kan E D McDonald Denver Samuel S Story G Cone D Buzza Waite Michael Van Loon William Barnes Paul Van Loon and others listed with various injuries.
A brief notice notes that despite being with us during the year 1892, the parties are too busy to continue as planned and will take action accordingly.
An old health blurb touts liver pills as key to digestion and vitality. It warns a torpid liver causes constipation and headaches, claiming Simmons Liver Pill restores balance and promotes health, with a testimonial from a user and references to remedies for dyspepsia and indigestion.
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