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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1892
Page
4
A cluttered notice sheet reports a variety of local items from Bloomfield Indiana and Greene county. Mentions deaths, license decisions, theater ads, lectures, and a wedding as small town life unfolds. The Little Vernon Brothers receive a featured mention in promotions for an upcoming event.
Classified notice offers 80 acres near Kingman Kansas two miles from the city of 3000, trade possible for land in Keene county with cash difference. For details contact Joe Mona Linton Indiana.
A list of marriage licenses issued since the last report includes Robt. S. Shely to Aliie Huffman, Newt Bonham to Carrie Langford, James Pruett to Ella Biullina, Charles Roby to Clara Graham, Calvin L. Figg to Sarah Miller, and Manco Inp dated Feb 1, 1892. Complimentary notes from KL of P and messages from C W Osborne and W M Moss praise local education and express thanks. The district school graduation exams will be held on the third Saturday in February at multiple towns. top average earns a gold medal.
Caikihoods Rappy Home presents a sentimental song with a quartet that moves the heart through heartfelt words and charming music. The melody is sweet the quartet a gem of harmony and the accompaniment simple. Price 40 cents. Publisher offers a mail copy for 10 cents to H Stauffer Loudonville O.
The court discusses a long running dispute arising from Pollard township school scandals. Pollard contracted with the Washington township trustee to supply school goods and gave warrants to B Wilson Smith of Noble Furniture in Lafayette. Smith held warrants over six years before suing. the lower court had ruled the claim barred by the statute of limitations, which the appellate court reversed.
The body of Greene County draws lists for the February term with a grand jury and a single petit juror. Names include Allenrow-Center George Wills-Jefferson John LD Meare-Crasa James Wells-Washington John Johnson-Cass Newton Terhune-Wright Lemon A. Denny-Stafford John J. Ball-Smith George Burch-Center Andrew J. Gambill-Wright Leander Manere-Jefferson William F. McClarren-Jefferson Andrew Maxwell-Stockton Charles GC. Lind-Stafford John W. Perrin-Jackson Albert L Dilley-Bre Creek Asbury Moore-Grant Wm E Truman-Wright
A bill introduced in Washington would require labeling of baking powders containing alum and ammonia. It aims to curb adulteration, backed by health bodies, despite expected resistance from manufacturers who tout products as pure. The reform is praised as needed public protection and may extend to other food adulterations.
Greene County items include J A Collins of Newberry and Maj J UWardy still ill, Col ALG Caving at Sullivan court, and many townsmen visiting Bloomfield. A humorous long prayer to Almighty Dollar and various notices from Highland and Center townships follow, with brief mentions of Chase for public figures, shifts in work, and social visits.
W J Knight discusses the Andrews Raid in a Monday night program at Bloomfield Opera House. A set of 8172 life oil paintings will illustrate the expedition's leading incidents. Admission 15 20 and 1½ cents. tickets at Cavins and Iyenhower's.
The Sullivan Democrat reports a poorly dressed woman deceives townsfolk by soliciting funds for a sick child and a burial outfit. Her statements are known to be false, and she appears to be traveling the state similar to past frauds.
Reports from Indiana towns detail a shooting in Indianapolis, a fatal fall from a hotel window in Fort Wayne, a fire at a district school, and multiple robberies and assaults. Other items note burghlaries in New Harmony, a double headed calf in Union City, and plans for new depots and factories.
The monthly debt statement lists interest bearing bonds at 2 percent and 4 1/2 percent, with declines in several categories and a large cash balance. the report also notes national securities, silver certificates, and Treasury notes as components of the nation’s financial position. A separate Savannah scene reports deputy collector David Porter shot dead by his sixteen year old son after a dispute, the son surrendering to police.
Ex Gov John Hoyt arrived in New York to organize a national committee to direct grain shipments to Russia. He invited Chauncey Depew, George Childs, mayors, and rail leaders to coordinate West grain with East transport. Aims to unite grain supply with shipping capacity for relief.
In Centrury Ct on Feb 1 the schooner Glendon from St John N H entered the harbor with the British jack flying from the mizzen. A crowd at Swords Wharf protested, militia arrived, and armed crews forced them back as an American flag was raised on a neighboring vessel. The British flag remains aboard awaiting removal.
Advance sheets of the Illinois crop report from the State Board of Agriculture indicate farmers were prosperous last year. Corn profit totals 32,108.15 and wheat 15,590,810 over prior year. Rye area down 5 per cent, drought may cut yields. Irish potatoes yield 111 bushels per acre, total 11,544,615 bushels valued at 44 cents a bushel, peach crop 107,040 bushels at 5.25 per bushel.
Starry M. Smoots killed Miss Susie Ferrells in Shepherdstown after a year of unrequited love. Ferrells, about 20, had reportedly discarded Smoots last August. Angry townsfolk demanded protection for Smoots, who was moved from Charlestown jail to Charleston to avert lynching. militia was needed for the transfer.
Roasoxe Va February 1 the jury found Talton Hall guilty of murder in the first degree for the death of Norton Policeman Hylton after twelve hours of deliberation Hall may seek a new trial and will be taken to Lynchburg for safekeeping pending action. Felix Agnus receives a letter from Secretary Tracy about withdrawing from a Baltimore Merchants and Manufacturers banquet due to the anniversary of a past tragedy in Washington.
Feb 1 reports highlight a Jewish relief push for more Russian emigrants as War saw's governor authorizes emigration chief Terr Brunau to run large scale deportations with free rail transit to the frontier. A separate suit accuses officials of criminal libel over bribery claims tied to lottery interests. In Pennsylvania, 600 workers are laid off at Packer Colliery No 3 due to a weak coal market. In Michigan, mill owner Elmer S. Husted dies after an assault by Swedish workers. three suspects are jailed.
Franbury Virginia February 1 ISIS Winans a wealthy farmer politician and church deacon was convicted of burglary and arson and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. At his age the term is effectively a life sentence.
Frank McLain was found guilty of murdering his step-child in Torewa Kansas after days on trial. The case centered on beating the infant against a window sill. An update notes the verdict is likely to stand. Armany assemblyman Toley introduced liquor dealers excise bill granting power to license all night houses and late ball liquor sales after midnight.
A three story brick warehouse owned by Rob t J Neely in Paris Kentucky burned destroying his entire stock of buggies wagons and farming implements valued at about 20000 dollars. The fire was reported as the work of an incendiary.
A wealthy man Maurice W Parker, 56, collapses to paralysis after a life shadowed by a wayward son who killed a man then died by his own hand. The report recalls Parker’s fall from wealth, murder trial turmoil, and a family tragedy linked to crime and suicide in a dramatic era. In Valparaiso a financier George W Brown goes mad over debt and assaults his keeper, a shocking public case of financial ruin and violence in Porter county.
In a dilapidated shanty a revolver lay on the floor with two empty chambers, signaling a murder and subsequent suicide. The mother was driven insane by the events, the sister vanished, and the father, once prosperous, sank into ruin and drink until paralysis, ending his suffering.
In Indianapolis February reports reveal consumptives embracing dog meat as a remedy. Lizzie M. Jones fattened and consumed dogs, including a shepherd, Newfoundland pair, and a water spaniel, praising taste and palatable effects. She notes improved health and plans others try the diet with positive early results.
A blaze in Ricamonp Virginia leveled the Appomattox Court House destroying all county records and court furnishings. Nearby houses caught fire but were saved. The clerk’s library, among Virginia’s best, was damaged. The loss leaves the county in fearful straits and the McLayne house once threatened with destruction.
In Frankfort Kentucky a joint Democratic caucus at the State House nominated Mrs Mary Brown Day for state librarian with the vote made unanimous. Miss Kirkman had a withdrawal. Day will serve until the next general assembly convenes.
Two men from Scow No. 5 were picked up by the British steamship Ethel Rulga at lat 37.5 long 73.04 after a week adrift following a severe storm. Charles Crump and Frank Crann survived and were landed in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
The body of the duke of Clarence will lie in the Memorial chapel until the queen returns to Windsor. It will then be moved to Sandringham hall for burial beside the infant brother of the duke.
Fire in Bromwell brush shop and city workhouse laundry in Cincinnati caused about 60 000 for Bromwell Co and 4 000 for Dickerman while 9 000 for the city. Prisoners and attendants, six hundred in all, faced confusion and terror though the main prison was spared.
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