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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1891

Page

2

Township Trustees Schedule Notices in Greene County Indiana

Greene County trustees publish weekly and Saturday office hours for district business. Listings name Wrastee, Powell, Nyceman, Bogard, Decked, Calvert, Woodlee, Borter, Stringffilow, Spainhower, Moss and other officials with office at residences or local offices and set days for township business as permitted by law.

Wrastee Wright Coweship Greene County Indiana Jasonville Satordays WM. Powell Stafford Township Marco Samuel Nyceman Washington Township George Bogard Grant Wenship Switz City Wm. H. Decked Trunstee Highland Township Case Township Newberry John D Woolee Tavie Subrday Ot Gaid Henry Borter South Township Towott Spainhower

Death of William Windom in New York banquet

William Windom secretary of the treasury died in New York while attending a law lecture hosted by the New York board of trade and transportation. He collapsed after a speech on national prosperity tied to commerce and died of heart disease. He was the oldest member of Harrison's cabinet and leaves a widow, a son, and two daughters. Funeral services held Monday.

Wiile Board of Peake and Peasyeortiaetion Cosa New York Treasury Willian Tinnismee Sherth New York Board of Trade and Transportation Hos William Windom Windom Mount Vernon Ins Vermont County Ahiannesota Republican Party Congress United States Daniel S. Norton Msu Wsiz Garfies Cabot Fom Cilinm Wa Dent Arthur Tiamesota Tev Senate Dimims Harricon New York City Haven Willian DD Windien Moses Neliie Florence Windour Sherman Salmon P. Chase Franz F. Noyes Portsmouth Military Academy Windon Big

Legislature Passes Bills and Adjourns With Debates on Fees

The legislature advanced several bills while avoiding a roll call, with memorials and resolutions noting Secretary Windom's death. The senate passed a gas pumping ban and a stricter gambling law, while House actions included hedge height rules, cigarette licensing, and adulterated candy prohibitions. Proposals to brand goods and criminalize rambling were discussed, alongside a plan to make county commissioners turnpike directors.

Farmers’ Alsace Windom Senate

Supreme Court Grants Leave in Behring Sea Matter

Chief Justice Fler announced the court would allow Britain to file for a writ of prohibition. A district court of Alaska must show cause by the second Tuesday in April. The chief justice stated the Supreme Court undeniably retains jurisdiction in the Behring Sea case.

Sistice Supreme Court Washixaros Supreme Court of the United States Fler Behring Sea District Court of Alaska

Morineas polygamy schools draw attention in territory

The document reports rising numbers of Mormon affiliated schools across the territory, with 10,878 non Mormon pupils and 30,000 Mormon pupils in territory schools. It notes legislative action toward a free school system, crowded conditions, and ongoing efforts to expand facilities.

Wasthetons Meyer Tareless Houdrvamee Boremian Dias Aigateiaie Eneres Euralld School

Woods Sentenced Twenty-One Years for Murder at Insane Hospital

James A. Woods was sentenced to twenty-one years in the state prison after his conviction for killing Thomas J. Blount at the Indiana Lunatic Hospital. A motion for a new trial by Judge Comstock was overruled.

Woods RicumMono Ind James A. Woods Thomas J. Blount Comstock Louansport Indiana Martin Shafer Shafer Edwaard Lowrey Lowrey

Mine disaster inquiry spurns mine safety faults

Legislative committees probing the Mammoth mine disaster conclude their inquiry and depart for Harrisburg. Fire Boss William Snaith blamed for negligence amid claims the mine was in poor condition. Officials deny knowledge of dangerous practices while the company cites safety precautions. In a separate incident James Walker's wife stabbed him before escaping. A desperate suicide attempt by 17 year old Anna Oaklyra follows quarrel with Frederick Lawrence.

Snaith ScatTrpane Harrisboure William Snaith

Platform demands from Farmers' Alliance in Indiana

The Farmers' Alliance adopts a platform calling for silver coinage under conditions, abolition of national banks, government loan at 2 percent with $3,000 limit, adverse to mortgage holders, direct election of president and senators, Australian ballot, and exclusive ballot rights for women. Also urges liquor control, pension for soldiers, and rail and land tax reforms. Includes notes on elections, finance, hatcheries, and sharp mentions of several named figures and places.

Senate Turpie Sherman Carlisle House St. Paul Thiaha Ostvud Dan Allianc Pacific Seabard Direcion Land Security United States Wremen John H. Powers Nebraska Charles Morgan Pennseylvania Thomas Finks New York W. H H. Syckens Ohio William Kinerd Indiana Milton George Tilinvis G. M. Butts Wisconsin G. O. Collins Missouri A. J. Westfall Iowa J.J. Furlong Minnesota W. A. Jones G. F. Cravens Washington August Post George Lawrence Eva McDonald J. W. Ravens Winstington

Mountain war erupts after Dodge County raid in Doddridge

In West Virginia on February 2 a mob freed a seduction suspect Perkins from an officer near Rulings Mills. Deputies surrounded a refuge house and clashes left Mose Smith and his son dead. Smith’s son, 13, attacked a deputy. Fifteen warrants issued. deputies pursue suspects as mountaineers gather for armed resistance.

Cuarickspies W. Va Doddridge Perkins Rulings Mills Mose Smith West Union Ting Smith Deelays Cottrill Goskin

Wool market and farm prices across states and meats

Wool prices steady with Ohio sales around 3 per for several grades and higher rates for fine wools. Michigan and other regions show firm values. pulled wools in demand, blood and fine merino lines listed with various price ranges. cattle and hogs show mixed market signals with notable price points across regions.

Ohio Michigan Elaine Texas California

Cattle Feeding Drops Reported in Missouri Kansas Nebraska

Reports from Missouri Kansas and Nebraska cattle feeders show numbers of cattle being fattened are less than half of last year. The apportionment bill passes the Senate and goes to the President for signature. Secretary Blaine denies any covert moves toward reciprocity with Canada. A case over 1125 worth of calves is decided in an Iowa court with costs over 1500.

Missouri Kansas Nebraska Sulla The Federation of Labor Alliance Movement Armour& Company Chicago Trveliss Ala Wales Great Britain Senate Secruetary Blaine Crauudin Tnen

Indianapolis Murders and Local Incidents Sweep Hoosier State

Reports from Indiana detail violent deaths including Lezan McAfee shooting his wife and then killing himself in Indianapolis. Other items note Minnie Frederick dying after a swing railway accident, the Voorhees family tragedy, acquittal of Marshal Brindley on bribery charges, and various local misdeeds from Muncie to Lafayette with thefts, burglaries, and a shooting in Crawfordsville.

Indianapolis Mississippi Street Lezan McAfee Minnie Frederick

Boundary Fences and Fatal Quarrels Stir Indiana

A string of Indiana incidents reports shootings and suicides from Seymour to Martinsville. Notable cases include John Black and James Goss quarrel over a boundary fence, Black felled Goss with three shots, and Goss gravely wounded. Also listed are suicides in Indianapolis and Lafayette, a murder indictments in Lafayette, and a widow’s plight in Shelbyville.

George Smith Seymour Ind Conn John Blick James Goss Martinsville Voorhees Veedersburg Logan McAfee Indianapolis Washington Fox Samuel Carnett Frank Robinson Westville Edward K’sner Wabash County Bnt Ella Ray Mills of the Gods Anderson Shelbyville Mollie Cush William Mitchell Lafayette George Bennett William Scott John Werkhoff John Black Gosport Black Goss

Curious cases of false cold sensations in medical report

Dr Weir Mitchell reports several cases of false cold sensations sometimes tied to actual warming of the affected area. One case involves a 57 year old lawyer who endures intense cold feelings provoked by mental exertion and combats them with multiple heavy woolen garments and bandages. His night room is kept at a high temperature yet his skin remains normal in temperature.

The Association of the American Physicians Weir Mitchell Gutood

Circus Ice Chaos and Mockery of Swedish Army Plans

A garbled report describes chaotic skating at a circus park with stray comments about a Swedish army reorganization. It mentions universal service, conscription, and a proposed two week annual service, with doubt cast on feasibility and a force of about nineteen thousand men.

Aris Gad Loudoun

Fragments on daily health and social notes in Helen

A collage of advice and observations discusses urban wealth in Helen population 25 000 with thirty two millionaires. It mentions finger bowls at breakfast, bathing hips with alum water and camphor ice, camphor, grenadine embroidery, and fever pulse as temperature rises. Ammonia on cold sores. early use helps.

Helen Mon

General Directory District Officers and Court Schedule

General directory lists district officers including Hon. John H. O Neall and Hon. Chas T Akin as congressman and senator. Circuit Court convenes February April September and November. commissioners court meets first Mondays in March June September and December. names Simon Bland W A Have David L Osborn appear as board members.

John H. O’neall Chas.t Akin Senatoce Circuit Court John H. Briggs Hon Wc, Hulse Marah Simon Bland W. A. Have David L. Osborn

Masonic Lodges Schedule and Post Meeting Details

Bloomfield Lodge No 4 and Solaberry Lodge No 411 hold Saturday meetings on or before full moons with officers listed. Hobbierville Lodge No 457 also meets on Saturdays. G A R J W Rutledge Post No 488 meets at Sols berry at 1 pm on the second and fourth Saturdays with officers including Day, Vorwin, Yoho, and Shephens.

Bloomfield Lodge W. W. Maffett W.M W.G. Jones James Noltera J. W Simson Lehman Tréac W. W. Gainey H RK. Bowder Richard Huffman J. D D. R. Spainbower Tyler Solaberry A. J. Fry T. R Cook R. W. Johnson W S. KE. Anderson W. D. Beara J. K G. A. R. J.W. Rutledge Post No Solsberry T. R. Crok J. A. Johnson Poo T. Johnson M. Vorwin C. G J. M. Yoho A. C. Shephens

Fraternal Lodges Meet on Various Weeknights

Local fraternal orders including Bloomfield Lodge No 457 Worthington Lodge No 137 and Lyons Lodge list meeting nights and officer roles with names such as John W Graham Eugene Osborn W Warrick and Henry Copper, noting sessions on Fridays Tuesdays and monthly midweek dates.

Worthington Lodge Eugene Osborn N. G W.O. Warrick V. G E. N Miller Geo. Notter Henry Copper Cantwell W. A. Haya W. O. Warrick W . Eugene Ueborp J.W W. Hapayn Goutrey Shryer

Newark and Bloomfield Masonic Lodges Meet Thursdays

Newark Lodge No 270 and Camden Accolade Lodge No 68 hold Thursday night meetings. Officers listed include M F McIntosh Chancellor Commander and W W Moffett Chancellor Commander with several vice chancellors prelates and master exchequers. Also noted are Worthington Lodge with K of P and participants La Wayman and G D Taylor among others.

Newark Lodge No M.F. Mclntosh Harlan Kealer Chas. Calland Prelure H. N.booker K. R Seale Chea Glidden John A. Baldridge 4. S. Camden Bloomfield W. W. Moffett W. H. A. Welsh Chencelor B. T. Burrell O. F.herold Sim Shertzer O.W. Shryer Worthington Lotge K la Wayman W. B. Dyer Chance G. D. Taylor M.C. Taylor Hl. Stern Keftert Cox Mast Jar A. Austin R. and

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