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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1894
Page
3
The Opera House hosts a bill including Is Marriage a Failure a lively comedy next Saturday evening with new songs dances and specialties. Joseph LeBrandt presents a three act comedy with a strong company of performers likely to amuse all ages.
The marriage between Recorder Charles B. Kemp and Miss Lucy Buskirk took place last Sunday at the bride’s parents home in Smith Township. The ceremony was quiet and a surprise to many. the bride is described as accomplished with good family ties. The notice also mentions local sales, millinery for sale, and advertisements for Hood’s Sarsaparilla along with price-related notices.
A long list of residents and visitors appears in Springville including A. L. Cavins Joe Frater R. A. Rodenbeck Reed Lester and others. The piece notes callers from Lyons Bloomfield Indianapolis Cincinnati and nearby townships plus visits by officials teachers and a sick relative in Corydon Indiana. It mentions a broken ankle recovery for David Blaker and a baby born to Mr Sparks.
The column reports varied small town news including visits by Henry Bovenshin, Dr Cravens, and Will Slinkard, and notes saloon scrutiny ahead. It mentions a machine shop sale to C H Miller of Spencer and a mask party at Taylor's Hall with Bloomfield attendees. A saloon critique and a Mystic Cure anecdote from ex postmaster T P Anthony are included.
Mr. Torrence remains ill and unimproved. James Jenkins hosted a taffy pulling last Saturday night described as enjoyable. Bee Dugger returned home to Normantown after visiting relatives. Miss Cora Dugger visits her aunt Mrs. B. R. Taw in Bloomfield.
Lilly Dobbins is very sick. Calvin Manes moved to Ridgeport Friday. Anna Corbley visited Bloomfield over Saturday. Faiza Heaton hosted Nora Thompson Saturday night. Carter Burch tied with Worthington Wednesday. Rob McLaughlin and wife passed Sunday eve. Will Jamison and Steve Wwaapy were in the area week before last. Samuel Chaney visited Joe Flator Sunday. Tilman Moffett called on his best girl south of the Valley Sunday night. Doll Smith is missed by farmers. Melvin Heaton seen on Saturday eve. Protracted efforts at Tulip drew young folks for two weeks. Miss Florence Kidd visiting friends here last week. Elza Jones passed through Sunday on way to Wmn. Timmons' on business. John Giucus, Albert Heaton and Don Flater attended Ridgeport banquet Tuesday. Several attended Fitzpatrick's party Friday. Will Overman and Frank Crafton went to Tulip for church Sunday. Will Maxwell, Daunton McLaughlin and Charley Terrell rode horses Sunday morning. People who sleighed in mud regret it and prefer snow. Will Mortland’s attention seems drawn here.
Frequent calls in the valley hint at an upcoming wedding. Lively town life includes Bil Heaton’s mill thriving, farmers delivering corn, and Mrs. Oliver and others on sick lists. Local visits feature Pink East, Miss Aminda West, and news of Scotalnd’s Mr. Shirts.
Win. Commedine is very sick at this writing. Ehmer Yeoman is visiting in La Grippe. Sarah Clemiitt, 86, died Jan 22 and was buried Jan 25. Curtis Barr opens a barber shop on Chestnut. The Marvin Tillden Comedy Co. performs this week. Rev J. K. Speer preached at the Christian church. Protracted meeting by Rev. Win. Baker has drawn 24 additions. Postmaster Isenhower and Cravens hosted gatherings with meals. George Bolds faces possible eye loss after an accident in Geneva. Calvin Armstrong’s embezzlement trial begins in Kokomo. Glass works discussion tied to Cicero by eastern capitalists.
A column mixes anecdotes on theatre etiquette and a critique of disrespectful audiences. It recounts an elderly veteran’s hardships, rough street youths taunting him, and calls for respect for the aged and weak amid a broader thread of civic manners.
Brief statewide items report a boiler explosion at Conductor Wo Lieu di Lewis’s home wrecking the kitchen, a non fatal but severe facial and limb injury to Kat Dnalevy, and a claw of hair theft on a girl in Indianapolis. Gas pipe leaks trigger a massive explosion injuring Mrs Watson and threatening nearby homes.
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