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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
3
The Democrat announces John A. Riddle of Broomfield as a candidate for the Prosecuting Attorney of the Fourteenth Judicial District, pending the Democratic nominating convention.
The Greene county Democrats are called to meet at their voting places in each precinct on Saturday February 17 1900 at 10 a m to elect precinct committeemen for two years The newly elected committeemen must then meet at Bloomfield Court House on Thursday February 22 1900 to organize the Democratic county central committee Jno A Cravens Chairman Webster V Morrett Secretary
A call urges committeemen to be tried and true, energetic men who hold the Democratic party’s interests at heart.
The note urges caution in choosing committeemen just as in selecting party candidates since outcomes depend on these choices and their broader impact on party strength.
Senator Pettigrew, Representative denounce the Republicans as party aligned with slavery and a repudiation of the Declaration of Independence claiming a shift in power.
The notice urges precinct meetings for selecting committeemen for the next two years. It emphasizes energetic, persistent campaigning and the need for leaders who are trustworthy. Attend the meeting to ensure capable men are named.
The usurper Taylor steps back from power in Frankfort amid a political crisis sparked by a military arrest of an officer and state court actions. The incident reveals strain in the administration and raises renewed talk of Bayonet Rule and government by assassination as a campaign issue.
Governor William E. Goebel died Saturday evening at 6 44 PM and Lieutenant Governor Beckham was sworn in as the recognized executive. A peaceful settlement follows a conference of Democrats and Republicans. troops to be withdrawn and Beckham acknowledged as governor to end the dual authority.
A week of community notes from Greene County reports visits to Pleasant Ridge Tulip and Heaton Ridge. Residents Emma Shepherd Ezra Brosman Bertha Timmons Eva Killinger and others attend church visits and protracted meetings while Wm Burch dies at the Brosman home after a long dropsy illness.
A 100 dollar reward offer for a catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Endorsers West Trueax Walding Kin nan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo affirm Cheney's integrity and solvency. Cure claimed to act internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials stated free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills praised. February.
The report lists residents and their activities in town including Mrs. Mick McDonald regaining mobility Paris Camden visiting Bruner's and Lizzie Philpot's visit to Hugh Gaston on Wednesday Quas Britton buys a team of mules and farmers anticipate feed shortages due to dry fall weather Henry Minks and Bill Lawhead fox hunt Wednesday night and Theo Ferguson with wife at Mr. McIntosh's on Wednesday For more details call Vince Hoke.
A newspaper notice extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as ideal for babies and small children. It claims quick cures for coughs and colds, prevention of pneumonia, and effectiveness against croup and whooping cough with no known failures. Sold by Geo. E. Cravens in February.
Deans Harley Rush and John Edmon son of Martin county were in this place last week. J. W. Garret and wife visited Scotland Saturday. W. G. Martin Dale and G. W. Ferguson attended Bloomfield Friday. John Dickey and wife went to Scotland for dental work Friday. Honstettler made a business trip to Bloomfield Saturday. Thomas Dobbins and son Morton were in Scotland one day last week. C. B. Garret returned home from selling fruit trees. Dickey and Crush are moving and repairing their saw mill. Samuel Martindale plans to leave soon. King and son Obe hauling logs to the mill. Barton Geddes hauling wood for John Ferguson Friday. Dottie Hollands, a little girl of Martin county, was here Saturday.
George Cravens guarantees every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and will refund money to anyone not satisfied after using two thirds of the contents. The remedy is said to be best for la grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough and is pleasant and safe to take. It is claimed to prevent any tendency of a cold to result in pneumonia.
Newberry reports Edna Wier and Anna Ketcham in town Saturday. The funeral of Mrs Susan Henshaw drew a large crowd Sunday. Juett, Homer Faucett and Misses Mabel Slinkard and Nellie Craft attended church at Prairie Chapel Saturday night. Mr and Mrs John Crook visited in the country Monday. Mrs Ida Price and Miss Minnie Casey went to Washington Saturday to visit relatives with Minnie returning Monday and Mrs Price Wednesday. Delia and Mabel Slinkard Amy Ketchem Frand Deck and others attended a social hop at John Moors Thursday night. Dan Neidigh and Abe Miller were in town Monday.
In October 1896 B S Edwards publisher of The Review Wyant Ill describes a severe cold on his lungs that threatened consumption. After trying a local doctor he used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and three bottles restored his lungs to normal. For sale by Geo E Cravens. Feb.
The Grant County area reports steady saw mill business this winter. R Striett elmeyer and R W Lynn visited Bloomfield on Friday. William Dyer's young sons suffer minor lung fever but are improving. William Lucas and wife welcomed a baby boy last Thursday. Gertrude Wright has been ill with stomach trouble and lagrippe and remains bedbound. Lola Moore returned from Knightstown after attending the funeral of her stepmother, Mrs Isaac McNamee.
Scribe reports Owensburg business on Saturday. One Ash craft is dangerously sick with lung fever. George Corbin left Friday for parts unknown. Rumor of a town wedding. Florence Corbin of Bedford visited Monday. James Cooper and wife visited relatives Saturday and Sunday. Four more weeks of school. Koleen school closed due to smallpox scare. Laura Hall of Koleen attended revival at the chapel. Prayer meeting every Thursday night and Sabbath class at Ashcraft chapel led by Mrs J B Corbin and Mrs Ella Ward. Nancy Tetrick of Clifty died Thursday and buried Friday at Duke cemetery. Revival at Ashcraft chapel closed Thursday because pastor’s wife was ill. eighteen accessions and strong sermons by Rev Woods. praise for his earnest work.
Quote from Mr. W. H. Stapleton of Herminie Pa praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism relief after many remedies failed. One application relieves pain. Available for sale by Geo E Cravens in February.
Solsberry Brigham Wright of Park dined with Charley Welborn Monday. Rev. A H E Pierce of Cincinnati stopped in enroute from Newark. Jesse Bullock of Arcola returned home Monday. Jday Stamper of Mattoon called on Math Corwin Monday. Douglas Rader of Center township visited our boys Tuesday. Walter Baird left Tuesday for Arcola. John Robbins remodels his new home. Some locals seek Marco and Stafford Chapel items. please write. Link Martin of Bloomington stayed with J H Johnson & Son repairing a Louisville Grocery Co. Mr. Jackson the Buckeye map man delivered maps here Wednesday. Geo H Shields, teaching in Axtell, reports progress. W B Hendrix of Hendrixville smoked with our boys Wednesday. Billy is shaking the hustlers for assessor. Captain Crane is being talked of as Trustee.
John Wagoner of Bloomington an invalid crippled by a cave-in visited Hot Springs Arkansas with Theodore Gentry Wednesday night. Johnny Raper of Hendrixville assisted with the group Thursday for canvassing. A d J Shields and family of Bloomfield spent the weekend with friends here. Ladies missionary Society met at Rev Eilis's Saturday afternoon Epworth League gathered Sunday led by Clyde Crane.
Advertises Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for poor health and digestive issues. Claims the pills restore energy and mental power, attributing success to strong health. Priced at 25 cents at J B Stalcups drug store.
Owensburg A F Fields and family visited relatives here over Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Riley of Avoca were visiting relatives here over Sunday. Miss Line Fields returned home with them. Jennie Hitchock had dinner at Oscar Fields Sunday. Rev Wood's wife of the M Is Church is ill. Mrs Attilus Rusher suffers an facial abscess but is improving. William Oliphant is down with lung fever. D B Rush sold out to Thomas Waggoner. Wilie Strasnider sick with pneumonia fever. No new smallpox cases. Mrs Owens well. Thaddeus Hutson will hold a protracted meeting at the Church of Christ in March. Mears infant son of Ollie and Toka Hudson died Friday night and buried Saturday. Laura Lee died at Enoch Lees Lawrence County home from consumption. interred Thursday. Laura joined Church of Christ last summer at Bethel and was faithful. Blesseds are they who die in the Lord.
Advertised salve cures skin eruptions runnings fever sores ulcers felons coins warts cuts bruises burns scalds chapped hands chilblains. Claims best pile cure on earth, drives out pains and aches. Only 25 cents a box, guarantee. Sold by J B Stalcup druggist.
The region endures a severe cholera epidemic with Wilburn Freeman and others suffering attacks including a fatal twenty four attack on Mrs. Tetrick. Charley Burch and Maude visit Stanford trading along with shipments of 1500 turkeys and 125 geese. Edward Freeman sells the Brown house. Dr Acton to settle here. school work noted and a local medicines plug ends the item.
The item records a string of visits and travels by area residents including H D Lutz and wife to McVitie, Win Bailey returning to work at the tunnel and shop, Kev Cramer and the Remonstrant in town, and others such as William Floyd J P and Joe Young from Lyons. It notes Fred Meredith working in Vanmeter's shop and Dagley of Harrodsburg visiting friends. Hazel Smallwood and Beech Creek trustee William Weaver are also mentioned along with various local calls.
An old advertisement proclaims Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes, emphasizing quick relief from colds.
An advertisement claims the American Poultry Mixture cures cholera and related poultry diseases, prevents spread, and offers a guaranteed refund. It urges immediate use, asserts wide endorsement by breeders, and directs readers to send $1.00 for a sample box if local druggists do not stock it.
Mrs Sade Coley visited Rafael Davis last Tuesday. Mrs Crubaugh and son Sam returned from Joe Sparks' and Crubaugh cut her face. Dr Cook dressed the wound and she is recovering. Joe Emerson of Newark was in town Wednesday. Dr P M and Will Cook attended Cheaton's sale Wednesday. George W Ledgett is seriously ill with influenza. Young folks held a tally party at J W Johnson's Wednesday night with Center township attendees. John Roper and Willie Hendricks, Republican assessor candidates from Kendricksville, spoke to locals Friday. Sparke and John Robins went to Bloomfield on business Saturday. David Neidigh and family visited John Welborn Sunday. Arcy Shields and family from Bloomfield visited relatives Saturday and Sunday. Benton Glover and son Harry visited relatives this week. Mrs Elizabeth Depew, wintering with her daughter near Stanford, returned home Monday.
Center township teachers assemble for the last institute of the term and adopt resolutions thanking County Superintendent, trustee J. N. Long, chairman Joseph E. Evans, and secretary Florence Wright. Copies to county papers and record in the minutes.
The passage records a town context with names such as Mike Neff, Mrs Neils, J.M.M. Oden, and Henry Holt, plus references to Bloomfield, Somerville, Deans P.O. It mentions a mill and a Sunday visit, school schedules, and a teachers institute for Jackson township with resolutions praising supervisors and trustees and urging funds for janitors and proper schoolroom conditions.
An item describes remedies for disease and indigestion, promoting Dr Caldwell’s Syrup and tar syrup as cures. Mentions local figures and a river freezing, with references to a sale and befalling events. Includes advertisement tone for Cravens and Swift & Co and a claim of 90 percent of people having indigestion.
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