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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1891
Page
1
The merchant argues buyers deserve market guidance and reports wholesale friends cutting prices in January. He claims to have stocked items for early spring at low costs and plans to continue buying goods for February to profit, urging customers to visit for cheap articles.
The page records Dobbing moving his family to Bedford, Worthington Normal opening March 30 with DePauw instructors, and a violent incident where John Goodman fatally shot Elias Needrick after suspecting an affair, with Needrick possibly alive but uncertain.
Dr. J Z Wella has severed ties with the Coffee Medical Institute and will practice with the Duval Medical Institute in Louisville. His next visit is Saturday Feb 28, 1891, at 507 Second Street. He previously earned patrons’ satisfaction and has many friends.
Graham secures an excellent quality of grain for Worthington Mills as the joint venture boosts production and quality standards. Local exports rise with the new milling partnerships and improved farmers contracts.
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasing health tonic that renews strength and comfort by harmonizing with nature to cleanse the system when constipated or bilious. It claims distribution by druggists in 50c and 1.00 bottles.
A 19th century advertisement touts a galve for cuts bruises sores ulcera salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims refunds if not satisfied and guarantees cure of piles. Sold by S Staleup for 25 cents a box.
A mail order note from Frank Thomas & Co Baltimore advertises Painless Childbirth claiming to teach pain free birth and remedies for morning sickness swollen limbs and pregnancy evils. It promises descriptive circulars and confidential letters sent in a sealed envelope for two cent stamps.
The following marriage licenses are listed: Ww Reitges and Nancy A Cox. Wm N Branmac and Rachel E Lavitt. Andrew M Aubery and Margaret E Bairds Lo Marcus W Stuart and Allica E Phillips. Woo Shepherd and Amanda J Falk. JE Haywood and Eldora Good. Frank Lang and Lizzie Walls. Richard N Morrison and Lucy OD Griffith. Hyatt Miller and Allie M Calvert.
An advertisement touts a hundred dollar reward for an uncured catarrh case with Hull's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from West & Truax and Waldring, Kinnan & Marvin Toledo wholesale druggists and notes the cure is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Price is 75 cents per bottle.
In this week's New York Family Story Paper the renowned Laura Jean Libbey presents a captivating opening to Dimont Ulvesford. The tale promises passion and intrigue and will attract admirers of Miss Middleton's Lover to purchase the issue.
Supreme court rules for Wright township in the Lutheran case. To recover for personal property sold to a school trustee for school purposes the property must be delivered to the trustee or officers. The ruling states that credit sales to school corporations are held for the fair and reasonable value of the property received.
J P McIntosh and Son sent rock and white clay samples from near Newark Indiana to the Commercial Club. The material shows high potential for sewer pipe and paving brick, likened to clay found near Brazil where factories are already established. The white clay comes from the farm of W R Arthur and Newark may pursue a manufactory if successful.
A county letter from Wm. Mose, County Superintendent, states attendance at a specific school has no bearing on license eligibility. He advises applicants to choose the school best suited to their needs and asserts no preference among schools, emphasizing equal concern for all.
On Wednesday January 21 relatives gathered at uncle Hiram Page to celebrate Aunt Matilda's 63rd birthday. The surprise party filled the home with turkey and cakes, eight five people attended, gifts were many, and leftovers fed more.
A fragmentary list shows names for the February term grand and petit juries. The names include Jeremiah Wilkay Morris Barker Samuel Tribbey and others from townships Center Richland Jackson Jefferson and Beech Creek.
Hamilton Times reports Haworth's Big Show Hibernica and Dublin Dan Novelty and Specialty Company will appear at the opera house next Friday night the 13th. The company is praised as well recommended by the press and praised for pleasing large audiences.
In a letter to the editor the writer denounces hostile town chatter about Newark items, urges decorum among correspondents, favors leaving past disputes in the past, and notes local social events and visits including Mrs. Stella Langworthy’s pending visit and a San Diego relocation plan.
A satirical list of strategies to undermine a town by favoritism toward outsiders, denouncing local merchants, hoarding profits, opposing improvement schemes, and spreading negativity about home businesses. It warns against public-spirited efforts and advertising locally, urging instead to profit and sow distrust.
Correspondence from Jackson township reports Allen Wright and William Fines passing through to Robinson, library visits at Cross Road school house, John Corbin returns from Illinois and visits Bedford relatives, McLovell back to Bedford, Richard Wright recovering from measles, Lloyd Wright Jr. heads west, and townsfolk tout Salvation Oil and Dr Bull’s cough syrup. AMPEL MARTIN to county seat for legal business. Joseph Porter loses a fine mare valued at 150. Ben Awnell plans spring move to Minnesota. Rev Faulk will preach Sundays. last dance praised. most Jackson schools to close next week. Mrs Cash Dubbin was here.
A vintage ad touts Syrup of Figs as the best family remedy for costive or bilious stomachs. It claims every family should have a bottle and urges purchase from leading druggists in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes available by February.
Weather woes and crowds mark Topeville on a busy Saturday. A post office is hoped for soon. Grandma Meredith died suddenly last Friday. Sickness lingers in the neighborhood and a local trade was notably entered with a hog traded for a horse. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisement ends the note.
Morning greeting to readers then various local items. Ravenshine family visiting Indianapolis. Jack Cox ships cattle. Reverend Baker serves another year. Illness mild. Ben Haywood welcomes a daughter. Pauline Fields visits from Owensburg. Dr C G Young in town. Reverend Nash held meetings. new church members. Mrs Polly Brown visiting. Verie Cox on streets. Lost In Sorrow Reverie advertised with piano transcription from Toledo composer. 40 cents by Ign Fischer Toledo.
The item notes a pending lawsuit for Myra Mary Howard and Gorde Bailey with attorneys Manfred Long and Starling Hudson. Henry Bailey returns from Daviess county after winter. Neighbors celebrate Uncle Henry Long’s birthday with 65 attendees. Jasper Riddle critiques scaring folks. Ditches filled for Hd Dagley and a race track stock company forms with Dock Carmichael as president, Jacob Floyd secretary, Melford Riddle as jockey. Pete Moore changes trades from barber to photographer.
An advertising claim asserts that diseases stem from impure blood and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a superior blood purifier and vitality booster. It guarantees benefit or cure in every case with money refunded if not satisfied.
Ras Freder ick was shot by Own Goodman after a confrontation near a fence last week. John, James Bedwell, and Mitchell were fined for bad language at the Whitlock house. Hinman sprained his ankle. Dr. O Haver visited on business. Minor Howard faces a slander suit and has skipped town. A farmers brass band is formed at the Ohio schoolhouse with J B Corbin as instructor. NAS SARAH STAFFORD is dangerously ill. Madame rumor hints at a wedding. Mrs BAS Maxwell is on the sick list.
A patchwork of names and brief sightings on streets include Minnie and Nellie Slinkard visiting Lyons, Dr. J G Arnold, Aikman of Sanborn, and others from Dixon Sullivan Switz City Marco Bloomfield and surrounding areas.Deaths reported include Martha Cole and Sherman Hall’s wife. An ad touts Wall Street money tips and Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup cure.
Local residents gather for dinners and visits with neighbors including Wim Meredith and family at David Fry’s. Josa Workman wed, and Oliver Scott seen in the area while various Combs and King relatives feature in social notices. An advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a health tonic promising better complexion and vitality with a money back guarantee.
In Marco and nearby towns residents report hospitalities and hazards. Richard Thompson is very ill. Dock Tempelton runs the Wild Goose saloon while Dick is sick. A new restaurant opens with plans to welcome ladies. The community notes a Bear show and a fatal death of 17 year old George Alkire. Health is poor with many illnesses reported.
A description of The Rural journal as an old, influential farm publication. It emphasizes farmer welfare, literature and science columns, practical education, and the push for broader public schools. Subscriptions cost $1.50 yearly. sample copies available from Milton Groner, 168 Clark St, Chicago.
Leal Jones now of Nashville Tod visits. Cumming’s Bennie celebrates fiftieth birthday with friends. J W Bloomer breaks arm. Goodman jailed for drunkenness and escapes due to guard error. Wet weather muds streets, Chestnut street to be graveled soon. W J Hamilton nicknamed Papa Hamilton, grown two inches. James Woolf Grover name flip. marital status debated. D J Terhune at Switz. John Hillegas injured in a fall at Lewes No 2. Starks dies of pneumonia leaving wife and children. Rev Nash at Sandborn for quarterly meeting. Wal Osborn and wife visit Bloomfield. H E Thorpe returns from Florida, health not improved. Chas Dye returns from extended western trip. L Carmichael leaves for Birmingham. C Fy Thorpe, former Linton boy, marries in Dolomite Alabama. A Balm in Gilead tale hints Simmons Liver Regulator for liver ailments.
Switz City residents P Terhune and Henry Oven chin were in town last Monday. A Wiri wife from Ohio visits this county this week. Geo Kayser of Clay City was in town Monday. Prof Brown of Ohio began temperance lectures at the M E church last Tuesday night, praised by Frances Murphy. Mrs Williams, mother of Mrs Carnahan, died Sunday evening after illness. George Williams welcomed a newborn girl last Sunday. J W Middleton becomes sole Greene county agent for Singer sewing machines. Middleton’s friends hosted a surprise 47th birthday dinner Monday with costly gifts. William Kruger and Miss Annie Dickey of Indianapolis visited Sunday. John Terhune of Linton was in town Friday. W E Navgle and family of Clay City visited Sunday with the Hustons. John D Marland, ex-soldier of the 14th Indiana volunteers, died of lung fever. funeral by G A R at age 57. Services held at M E church with Rev Kemp. 12E Miller traveled to Indianapolis Monday. Local youths held a ball Friday at Taylor hall during Lent. Beneat Seyfort left for Chicago after a three-week visit. R S McKee visited Indianapolis Monday. Charlie McPherson of Indianapolis spent Sunday at Williams House. The Texas Cowboys favor Simmons Liver Regulator, notes from Pierce of Stanchero Grande, Texas.
ARLEY FIELDS of Terre Haute visits as Rev John W Robbinson preaches at the M E church. Townsfolk like Tom Lamo James Inman and Harry Williams discuss politics morality and local business. References to license surrender a candidate's motto and plans for a saloon fuel neighborhood chatter.
The notice describes multiple parcels around Bloomfield with acres ranging from 1,214 to 93, including houses, orchards, timber, wells, and roads. Prices cited include 1500, 300, 750, and 150. Terms require 10 percent down.
The fragmentary report cites residents such as Seth and Frank Philpot, Wesley Gaston, and Ben Stafford in various town events from Monday to Sunday. It mentions a ferry sale, a shift of ownership, a county-wide outlook, a fight over a tank, and medical reminders including a constipation remedy.
Fragmentary note describes Castoria for a child. It mentions relief for a child’s stomach or liver discomfort and the likely use as a soothing remedy. No clear patient name or date is provided.
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