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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1891
Page
4
The ad claims merchants should assist buyers and cites wholesale partners cutting prices in January. It states they bought stock at 21 year low prices to cover 30 days of early spring trade and invites February purchases claiming strong profit potential. It promises to show cheap articles in the store.
The county circuit court begins next Monday with a fair docket and most old cases disposed. Local news notes rail improvement, land sales, and business ads as Bloomfield grows with sidewalk repair and new dwellings amid strong demand for housing.
The report notes Graham delivering strong performance in the Worthington Milla, earning recognition for high quality effort and consistent pace throughout the event.
The text promotes Syrup of Figs as a natural cleanser of the system with health claims and offers 50c and 1.00 dollar bottles through leading druggists. It also touts a skin salve claimed to cure cuts sores ulcers and various eruptions with a money back guarantee at 25 cents a box. Stalcup is named as a seller.
A promotional booklet claims women can become mothers without pain and offers remedies for morning sickness and edema. It cites physician endorsements and asks readers to send two-cent stamps for circulars and a confidential letter, addressed to Frank Thomas & Co in Baltimore, Maryland.
The following marriages were issued: William M Branman to Rachel J Levitt, Andrew M Aubery to Margaret E Bair, W shareua W Stuart to Alice F Phillips, William Shepherd to Amanda J Falk, J E Haywood to Eldora Good, Frank Lang to Lizzie Walls, Richard N Morrison to Lucy, Grubh Hyatt Muller to Allie M Calvert.
An advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case with H-l's Catarrh Cure from FJ Chesney Co Toledo. It includes endorsements by West & Triax and other Toledo druggists and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internally taken remedy priced at 75 cents per bottle. Also notes use of Dead Shoe for hog and chicken cholera.
Laura Jean Libbey writes a passionate intrigue titled Almont Altesford in this week's New York Family Story Park. The opening chapters promise a delightful romance and are eagerly awaited by admirers of the young authoress of Miss Middleton's Lover.
The court held that a plaintiff may recover for personal property sold to a township trustee only if delivery to the school trustee or officers is shown. It states that credit sales to school corporations hold property for its fair value and that evidence of the property sold to the township was an admission.
JP McIntosh & Son send samples to the Commercial Club from Newark Indiana. The rock and white clay show extraordinary qualities for sewer pipe and paving brick with potential valuable uses. The white clay comes from W R Arthur's farm. Newark may profit if a factory is established there.
A county superintendent states that attendance at any particular school does not affect licensing. The applicant must be qualified regardless of school choice. He urges learners to choose the school that best fits their needs and expresses no preference, emphasizing the success of all schools.
Relatives and friends gathered at Uncle Hiram Page’s home on Wednesday January 21 to celebrate Aunt Matilda’s 63rd birthday. About eighty five attendees enjoyed turkey and cakes and plenty of gifts.
The petit jury shows members Jeremiah Wilkkay Highland township Morris R Barker Cass Samuel Tribbey Center Alvis N Newsom Richland Joseph Robertson Wright James Sherwood Stockton Thos G Crabbe Jackson James F Cantwell Wickliff B Mitchell Jackson David Myers Richland William Trego Wright Adam Collenbaugh Jefferson. The grand jury lists John O Young Washington township James W Burks Beech Creek Benj F Lindsey Center Jun R Hudson Jackson de G Butterman Grant Wm Exline Wright ay.
Howorths Hibernica and Dublin Dan novelty company with Ireland scenery will appear at the opera house next Friday night. The act is praised by the press and promises a strong show for local patrons.
Capt Baugh and many residents travel to nearby towns for duty and errands. Figures include T R Cook Solsberry Dave Alkire Marco Nick Jackson Koleen and others visiting Bloomfield Linton Worthington Lyons and Indianapolis for legal business guardianships votes and education.
A satirical list urges destroying a town’s vitality by praising outsiders, denouncing locals, hoarding profits, scolding merchants, and undermining local newspapers. It warns to avoid public service unless personal gain is clear and to sow distrust among residents and traders.
CORRESPONDENCE from Jackson township reports residents visiting relatives in Bedford and Minnesota, returns from Illinois, and travel to Robinson. Measles recovery noted, many heading to or from area farms, the library at Croas Road school house hosts Friday activities, Rev Faulk schedules sermons, and a dance is praised. Local business ads tout Syrup of Figs and Salvation Oil.
Weather issues loom as Wheat looks sound in Tuffville. The town buzzed with people Saturday night amid hopes for a new post office. Grandma Meredith died suddenly last Friday night and local sickness runs high. A key season trade took place last Saturday. Ed Bray clings to his harrow affair. A hog for a horse is noted. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised with claims of health benefits.
Morning report says Joe Bovenshine and wife returned from Indianapolis. Jack Cox shipped cattle this week. Rev Baker completed last term of year but was re hired for another year. Ben Haywood welcomed a daughter. Pauline Frite of Owensburgh visited. Dr C C Young was in town part of last week. Rev Nash held meetings with church additions. Polly Brown visiting. Verce Cox seen on streets. Lost In Sorrow Reverie piano transcription by Joln Ecker Toledo Ohio. 40 cents via Ign Fischer Toledo.
The piece reports Mrs Mary Howard and Gorde Bailey planning a lawsuit at Justice Neal's on Saturday with attorneys Manfred Long and Starling Hudson. It notes Jasper Michael's baby survival doubt, Henry Bailey's return from Daviess county, a large birthday dinner for Uncle Henry Long, and plans to form a stock company to build a race track with Dock Carmichael as president Jacob Floyd as secretary and Melford Riddle as horse jockey.
Advertising claims declare diseases stem from impure blood and promise universal cure or money back. De Vierce’s product is pitched as a broad purifier with remarkable efficacy in purifying blood and curing disease.
OHN GOODMAN shot Ras Frederick after an altercation last week with bullets to the eyeball head and shoulder. James Bedwell and Mitchell fined for bad language at Whitlock house. John Hipman sprained ankle. John W. Haver of Danville on business. A damage suit is filed against Minor Howard for slander. he fled. A farmers brass band formed at the Ohio schoolhouse with J. B. Corbin as instructor. Miss Sarah Spafford is dangerously ill. F D Alkire reports school success. Sam Smith of Indianapolis visits. Madame rumor hints at a wedding. Mrs. S A Maxwell sick list.
Local items note residents visiting relatives in Lyons Dixon Marco Sullivan Switz City and Bloomfield with several caller and sick lists. Obituaries report the deaths of Martha Cole and Mrs Sherman Hall. Advertisements promote cures for catarrh and a Baby Syrup priced at 25 cents.
A string of local social notes records visits by A M Scott Am mon Collins and others, meetings, engagements and community happenings from Clover Valley and nearby Heaton. The item ends with an advertisement for Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription promising health and beauty improvements.
Local notes describe Marco as a growing garden city with new sidewalk projects by Leaf Trueblood and a forthcoming restaurant by Mr. Flemings. Burglary scares fade as Mrs. S N Yoman and neighbors chase the intruder, an old tom cat, from a home. Health troubles, bear show, and a forthcoming Methodist meeting fill town life.
Leal Jones now of Nashville Ind fans of Cumming Bennie visited last Thursday evening. J W Bloomer near Island City injured his arm, Goodman arrested for drunkenness and fined but unable to pay. Wet weather made streets muddy but travel resumed quickly. Hamilton now called Papa Hamilton. James Woolf father of another Wouncing, happiness in doubt. D J Terhune at Switz last Saturday. John Hillegas hurt. Mr Starks of this place died Monday noon from pneumonia. Rev Nash at Sandborn on Sunday for quarterly meeting. then Bloomfield to visit relatives. E E Thorpe returned from Friday. health not much improved. Chas Dye returned there after Michael left Thursday for Birmingham Ala. C F Thrope was here last week. Commemoration of fiftieth birthday. injury from Ben Stafford. A man named Gover in county jail. carelessness of capture noted. Chestnut Street to be improved. two inches taller in name. A young married couple in No 2 last week. deceased leaves wife and several children. Will Osborn and wife extended trip west. L Car, former Linton boy, married at Dolomite Ala last Sunday. A Balm in Gilead offered by Simmons Liver Regulator for diseased liver.
A jumble of local items from Switz City and nearby towns notes visits by P Teraune and Henry Boven chin and others, a surprise 47th birthday dinner for Mrs Middleton, births and family milestones, a funeral for ex soldier John D Marland, local dances at Taylor hall, and various trips to Indianapolis Chicago Vincennes and Linton with residents and visitors including Geo Kayser Will Kruger Annie Dickey and others. The Texas cowboys mention Simmons Liver Regulator.
Terre Haute resident Arley Fields attended with friends while Rev. John W. Robinson preached at the M E church. Local names include Tom Lamp James Inman and Orlando Graham visiting. Chas Wilson fined for not revealing knowledge. A temperance action by Dr Williams and town rumors about saloon prospects, inn stays, and upcoming tales from Monotazumas to Egypt.
A ledger of Bloomfield area properties offered for sale includes 4 213 acres on east Main Street with orchard and multiple houses priced at 1500. a south Bloomfield house with two rooms at 300. a brick business house near the public square with 10 percent terms. various tracts from 10 to 237 acres with timber, pasture, orchard, and cultivation. Also notes rent option, phrased as bargains and notices of additional farms and town property. sellers seek more listings.
Sunday visits and Saturday strolls mark a busy period in the town. Residents Reuben Lent John Carmichall and many others are noted in social rounds, church activities, and lodge attendance. Real estate moves, school progress, and a rough altercation near Pleasantville also surface.
Advertisement note claims Fitcher's Castoria will soothe children and Simmons Liver Regulator will restore liver action to make you well. The text repeats slogans about children's remedies and liver health without additional details.
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