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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1889
Page
4
The text argues Ivory soap heals due to extreme purity, not added ingredients. It warns against impure or heavily perfumed soaps, noting many white soaps imitate Ivory but lack its special qualities. It urges buyers to insist on genuine Ivory and to be wary of counterfeit, misrepresented products.
A long list of land taxables across multiple parcels in Switz City, detailing taxables, penalties, interest, current year totals, and abatements for numerous owners. Includes Eliza J Lawhorn, James W Lawson, Miranda Lyon, and many others with lot numbers and section references.
Andrew J. Cox Greene County auditor announces list of lands and town lots unpaid for 1887 taxes with penalties. The tracts will be sold at Bloomfield courthouse on the second Monday in February 1889 unless taxes and charges are paid beforehand.
A dense local page lists prices and ads from Hert & Graham and various Bloomfield merchants, references to incorporation talk for Bloomfield, a planned lecture by Will Cumback, a railroad accident near Martinsville, and court actions in Worthington and Vigo county. It highlights upcoming events, property listings, and public notices with many names and places.
A long column notes widely sourced visits and calls by local politicians, farmers, merchants, and citizens in Bloomfield and surrounding townships. It lists in town from Worthington to Linton, Cass, Center, Highland, Jackson and Washington townships. Names include Sam Smith Alex Dobbins J W Asrey T Freeman H C Shaw Morris Parker Simon Lehman Rev Kemp David Klinger and many more. It highlights Democratic ties, local business calls, tea parties, and a marriage in Linton with a congratulatory note to Mr and Mrs Muss Turner.
The first inaugural ball for Gov. Hovey's inauguration in Indianapolis drew criticism from church leaders. Rev. R. A. Kemp of Worthington M E church declined the invite, citing Daniel 3 18 on the invitation margin, and returned it to Dr Hayes the committee secretary.
A wealthy man seeks to buy a hidden country estate after a real estate agent describes it in flattering terms. He later learns the ad mirrors his own house, realizes the deception, and halts the sale while ordering payment for ads and costs.
A Cleveland excursion train bound for Terre Haute was side tracked at Worthington overnight leaving passengers in the coaches without light or fire. Damage claims have been filed or prepared in Davies and adjacent counties with 37 bases settled at $15, 57 others queued, 4 at $25 and 538 pending at roughly $125 each totaling about $1,950. The rail company faces significant payouts for the mishap.
A map of the United States shows the Pennsylvania lines will play a key role in bringing crowds to General Clarrison's inauguration. Trains from Chicago, St. Louis and Cincinnati will carry residents and travelers from the west, southwest and northwest, with many more from interior Ohio Indiana and Illinois. The Pennsylvanias will deploy their full equipment and offer cheap excursion tickets from all stations. Washington yards will be kept clear to allow trains to move freely. For rates and service, consult the nearest Pennsylvania passenger or ticket agent.
Localities report the appearance of Dead Shot hog cholera remedy marketed as a guaranteed preventive and cure. Authorities warn buyers to guard against unsafe products and unverified claims.
Thirty acres in Jefferson township offered for 150 with inquiries at this office. In Bloomfield, Walker and Beem provide lunches and warm meals during court days. Depot property valued at 5000, offered for 4800. inquire at this office. Groff, formerly with Bloomfield Democrat, notes cure of rheumatism with two bottles of Dead Shot, no pain for six months.
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