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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat is registered with William M. Moss as publisher and entered at the Bloomfield Indiana post office as second class matter.
A Indianapolis Sentinel editorial argues Andrew Carnegie backs Bryan against McKinley over imperialism, praising American self government, the gold standard, and opposition to British imperialism. It contrasts Carnegie with British-leaning elites like Astor, warning imperial policy would destroy American values and national honor.
Greene county representative candidate Wilber A. Hays again seeks GOP nomination. He squares off with Worthington hotel man Henry Williams and Linton schoolteacher Alf Beasley. Beasley touts energy while Williams is a veteran ally of the party. Beasley’s brother runs a Gasloon, promising saloon influence. The piece notes party tension and a likely hard race with Democratic support.
A Kentucky governor-elect was assassinated yesterday causing shock across the state. Details on suspect or motive were not immediately released as authorities investigate the fatal attack.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate William Goebel was shot in Frankfort Kentucky as tension rose over the contested election. Harland Whittaker was arrested, martial law loomed, militia moved in, and lawmakers debated seating the legislature amid calls for calm.
Uncle Joseph Porter improves as scare of smallpox grows in Greene County. Owensburg gains new citizens Charles Edington and wife. Robbery at Porter’s jewelry store nets $200 in valuables. Local socials, telegraph game, and a prize for best composer highlight community life. Ill children, travel for work, visits, and parish events fill the week along with a growing telephone project and a fire at Levi Carpenter’s house.
In October 1896 I suffered a severe cold that settled on the lungs and threatened consumption. After ineffectual treatment by a local doctor I tried Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Immediate improvement followed and three bottles restored my lungs to normal, says B. Edwards publisher of The Review Wyant Illinois. For sale by Geo. E. Cravens. February.
Dixon reports winter weather and local social occurrences. Osa Mount and Lola Newsom visited Linton on Tuesday. Residents debate smallpox concerns and the role of doctors. James Rampley and Ollie Owen of Dixon visited Sandborn over the weekend. Lola Newsom visited her aunt Mrs Bartley. Mrs Mary Wallace returned to Dixon from Worthington. Floyd Reed recovered from lung fever and went out. Alice Brown of Smith township called on Dixon friends Friday evening.
Dispatch from Frankfort reports Mr. Goebel remains alive though weak and hopeful for recovery. Legislature met last evening and proclaimed Senator Goebel legally elected governor of Kentucky. Troops guard state buildings and officials amid heightened excitement.
An old advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as best medicine for babies and small children. It claims quick cures for coughs and croup and prevention of pneumonia with no reported failures. The note notes whooping cough relief and easier expectoration, sold by Geo. Cravens.
Reports from Dresden include Geo Hyde selling stock at Hard Bros to Tanner. Local visits note Miss Jones from Martin County visiting Aunt Oll Buckner and churchgoers at the chapel. Other items mention Mary Davis of Dry Branch, Unucle to Dave Campbell and Mandy Corbin visiting Minnie Jackson, and plans for a partnership in undertaking by Chauncey Fields and John Brown. Doyle family social notes and small town happenings conclude with Perry the O Bannon’s dog dying, a local favorite.
Indications point to a county Republican primary to nominate a sheriff candidate. If all who discuss running enter, and votes are close, the winner may secure only 150 to 200 votes.
Cart J T Oxtenant would be a strong candidate for representative if induced to accept the nomination. He is sound on all issues, a position few want since it pays nothing.
The text notes a possibility that John F. Slinkard may become a Bloomfield citizen soon. If naturalized he would become chairman of the county central committee, a position linked to leading a winning campaign.
Beech Creek reports a well attended Clover Bottom gathering on Friday night. Hiram Ooley and family, Thornton Ooley and family, and John Robison and family joined James Davis for supper Saturday. Lena Moreland’s surprise twenty third birthday party last Tuesday night drew many friends. Mrs. Elizabeth Coley’s sixty one guests celebrated her seventy second birthday on January 27 with a large table, music, and family present.
Friendship sees a housing shift as the Simpson family moves from their old home and the Ledg erwood plan to relocate to Taylor township with Mr Ledgerwood heading to Oklahoma. James Garten and Jac B Bailey with daughter Lelia visit Bloomfield. wedding bells are rumored to ring soon in the area.
Noah Walters and his wife visited the latter s parents at Worthington last Sunday. Will Stalcup called on Maggie Lowder Sunday. Misses Nellie and Arlie Rampley were guests of Stella Willentt Sunday. Simon Reed returned home near Owensburg Saturday. Mrs Marion.
Emery Neidigh and wife visited Mrs. Neidigh’s parents near Bloomfield on Tuesday. A spelling match drew a good crowd Tuesday night. A daughter was born to John and Lenni Robing on the 3rd. Prank Boddrill and wife of Cincinnati visited brothers R. F. and J. B. Johnson Thursday and Friday. Mrs. J. H. Johnson visited her son Dopk Thursday. Oakley Jenkins is on the sick list. Tom Britton of near Newark bought a span of mules from Dr. P. M. Cook and a young horse from John Crane on Saturday. Sam Crabaugh hosted an oyster supper Saturday night for friends. Brig Wright of Park visited Charlie Welborn Monday. Jay Stamper of Mattoon, Ill. visited his brother-in-law Matthew Corwin on Monday.
Wright township seeks fourteen miles of gravel roads while Protracted meeting in Emberly ends after days due to smallpox. All Wright township schools closed. Jasonville gains a new drug store and market activity includes trips by J W Wise to Bloomfield. Democratic ticket candidates for Wright township trustees include Nathan Powell J A Poe and Philbert Pry. Dago & Sopal replace saloon agent burnt earlier. D Soutville and timberman G Woosey of Linton visit town.
Sunny Point notes winter presence and social happenings. Berry Fry held a barn raising last Thursday. Georgia Fry may relocate to Goose Pond in spring. David Fry trapped a fine mink last week. Dock Hardesty a leading Democrat of Fingard visited last Friday. H. may run for assessor. Levi Fuller of Heaton supervised timber cutting purchased from David Fry. Lutherland plans a house near Green Hill and will move in spring. Dances are common locally. Center township reportedly supplies many Republican sheriff candidates.
Camp Branch reports the sick person is improving while John Watkins was at Worthington on Saturday.
A persuasive 19th century advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the best cure for female illnesses. It warns against trying new remedies, cites physician approval, and includes customer testimonials from Lena Gaines of Visalia and Nina Quinney of Haverhill describing relief from irregular menses and other ailments after using the product.
A patient describes long term ovarian inflammation and weakness improving after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports becoming well after six to ten bottles and returning to normal activities, including washing. A second testimonial from Mrs. W. Hf credits treatment for relieved pain, back issues, and mobility after two to ten bottles.
Women report long lasting relief from backache and womb troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A Monett Missouri writer says she gained forty pounds and recovered from severe inflammation. Another Alliance Ohio student says four years of illness ended and she feels healthier than ever.
Mrs Minks visited Mrs Cora Watkins last week. Vincent Hoke and family visited Sheo Ferguson Sunday. Bolen Bland and Theo Ferguson were at Newark Tuesday. Dave Arthur, a Newark man, worked for Theo Ferguson the past week. Jake McDonald has a fine boy to sell.
An old advertisement touts Dr Cadwell's Syrup Pepsin as the sure remedy for digestion constipation sick headache and stomach troubles. It claims cure for baldness insanity and various ailments caused by warted nose and bicycle war craze. Sold by Geo E Cravens in trial size and full size bottles.
A Kansas family of eight brothers totals 545 years in age, averaging 68.125 years. The youngest is 60 and the oldest 76. An advertisement touts Dr King life pills for headaches and general health, priced at 25 cents with money back if not cured. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is endorsed by E Cravens for coughs and colds. Sixty six mining companies in Johannesburg suspend operations due to war, causing destitution for many families.
An old sale notice promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup by Geo E Cisne listing February as the sale period. It claims the remedy cures constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach troubles with a guarantee.
Over ten years the Muzzling Order led to 27,000 dog seizures in England with 24,500 killed. The figures illustrate the harsh enforcement of the policy and its impact on dogs and owners during the period.
The Supreme Court of Tennessee holds that no workhouse city county or state prison keeper has a right to whip a prisoner. This ruling limits corporal punishment in correctional facilities and sets a precedent for inmate treatment across jurisdictions.
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