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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
2
Announcement states Ed ward W Mcintosb seeks re nomination for the office of prosecuting attorney pending Democratic nominating convention. The state convention is expected in April with Bryan backing an early national convention before June.
Tax Republicans in the county will hold a primary election. The committee meets next Thursday to set the order and fix the date.
A call for voters to attend Saturday precinct meetings to select a first class committeeman. It warns that failure to attend and any resulting party defeat would rest on the individual’s shoulders.
Every Democrat in the county is urged to attend precinct meetings Saturday and select the best Democrat for committeeman. This campaign emphasizes choosing a guard to stand on the line with no mistakes.
In the death of Capt. Shryer and Nichodemus Frater, two of the oldest pioneers of this section are called home above. They lived here over sixty years and their memories will be kept green by the community. Peace to their ashes.
A Worthington Sun reader cites compulsory education law as coercive, noting failure to enroll or pay fines risks jail. The reader frames the law as partisan Republican policy enforced by a Republican truancy officer under a Republican superintendent.
In this morning’s column Ed W McIntosh asks for a renomination to the office of prosecuting attorney. He began his first term only weeks ago and friends say two terms are customary. They argue he enforces the law without fear or favor and deserves Democratic support to win a second term.
An advertisement touts Warner s White Wine of Tar Syrup as a cure for La Grippe with rapid relief claims. It promises a 24 hour cure for the disease and immediate relief from the ensuing cough, priced at 2 and 50 cents.
A large Martin county convention at Shoals chose a new county committee chair and delegates to the conventions. James Archer leads the congressional ticket, with W. M. Moss favored by most of the delegation. Moss supporters claim strong county results, while unity and bold statements marked the gathering amid poor roads and weather.
Wu. M. Moss announces active pursuit of the Democratic nomination for congress in Greene County. He notes extensive preliminary testing of support in other counties and asks Greene Democrats for steadfast backing, inviting any dissenters to discuss and be convinced of his qualification.
Democrats of Greene County are called to meet at their voting places on Latour Day February 17 1900 at 10 oclock a m to elect precinct committeemen for two years. Newly elected committeemen will assemble at the Bloomfield courthouse February 22 1900 to organize the Democratic county central committee. Cravens chairman Morrett secretary-treasurer
The Worthington Times declares opposition to a primary election for selecting office candidates. It condemns past abuses, warns Republicans, and says it will back the committee’s decision if a majority votes for a primary, with implied support for the ticket chosen.
A column notes various residents and visitors in Greene County. It mentions Joe Emerson of Beech Creek buying a two year old horse from T. W. Wadkins, and several others such as Vincent Hoke of Camp Branch, George Kindred and his wife visiting Pryor, Bill Lawhead and wife at Pleasant Ridge, Tommie Hudson and wife visiting Joe Bruner, Newt Cornelius of Newark at McHoley s, Frank Hanson at Newark, Mrs. Mary McDaniel, Luther Try visiting Gus Britton, Mrs. Minks and M. visiting Clara McHaley, Mr. Gray delivering a lecture at Gaston school, and Press Fry considering work in Illinois this summer.
Residents move between towns and homes as George Brinson relocates to Freedom and Chas Medaris moves into his vacated house. Several residents host visitors, plan farming with a new team, report road conditions, and note a child’s illness and a funeral. A sheriff candidate and a Beech Creek trustee candidate appear in town.
Rev L R Edwards preached Sunday morning and Rev B F Shepherd in the evening. The spring normal and high school begins March 26 for ten weeks with expected large attendance. Rev Crane is away at a protracted meeting. Mrs Sam Knowles visits Terre Haute. Baptist meeting closed with good results. Sunday school reorganized. Rev Neighbor spoke on missions at M E church. Misses Bessie Watson and Della Sisson visited Daisy O Haver.
Mrs. Rhoda Thacker has been ill three weeks but is improving. Mrs. E. Denton of Farmers visited her daughter in Vilas on Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. Nan Smith visited her brother A. W. Dyer at Calvertville Monday. I. E. Snyder and wife visited Joe Hickam’s family near Adel Sunday. Grandma Graves is somewhat better after sickness. Dick Rude and Tom Hendricks of Worthington were in Vilas Sunday evening. Alfred Neill and wife visited Curtis Marshal and wife Sunday. A group including R. L. Thompson and others attended I. O. O. F. at Freedom Saturday night. Calvin Carpenter and family of Adel visited J. C. Thacker’s family last Sunday. The two ladies are sisters. Died Feb 5 1900 Martha wife of Bill Kelley near Farmers after typhoid fever. She leaves husband five children. Remains interred in Kelley cemetery Feb 6. The bereaved community extends sympathy.
In Jasonville mud grows with activity as the 8. I. railroad at Victory station advances a bridge. Charley Citty of Jewett visits his grandfather Joshua Citty. John Citty moves his blacksmith shop to Lyonton. Dr. W. T. Sel treats smallpox. M Gentry and J A Poe haul ties for the S J railroad. Mrs. Mouse Louthin died February 8 leaving a husband and two daughters. The Wright township No. 7 school house burned February 8. Trustee O A Saucerman has been ill with smallpox.
Veteran Indiana public figure Col Richard W Thompson died at his Terre Haute home aged ninety one after half a century of public service. He once served in President Hayes' cabinet and was closely tied to Bedford where he edited a paper. A Bloomfield cemetery incident prompts calls to protect grave markers. J L Strores appeals for action to prevent similar desecrations.
Jack Creek reports good health overall with minor vaccination fevers. Lida Edwards of Worthington visited her parents. Ethel Iframe returned from Newberry after two weeks. Wal ter Hudson of Covington plans to move to the Mrs. Foley farm this spring. J W Calvert and J P McIntosh conducted business in Farmer and Worthington respectively. Emmett Dyer spent a day in Farmer. Rosey Long travels to Worthington for a few days. Mrs Wm Kelley died at home on the 5th after a brief illness leaving a husband six children and many friends.
Farner Ola Patterson plans a summer stay in Bement Illinois. Walter Sanley traveled from Linton returning home Sunday. Tom Denton rents part of Solomon Williams farm for corn this year. Mrs Rittie Hauser has been ill for several days. Chas Williams of this place has been in Philadelphia since September and left for a West Indies trip. I O O F members eligible should attend lodge at Freedom next Saturday night with a big time expected.
Harley Conder and a lady visited Johnnie Fry Sunday while John Bingham and wife called on Nathan Oliver. Will Sexeon is visiting the area. The taffy pulling at Darling Combe was a success despite some leaving early. Next Saturday locals pick committee members and Democrats urged to attend. Support grows for Republican Barney Holtsclaw to be sheriff, with the author claiming he is most deserving.
Cincinnati brief mentions sickness improvement visits by local residents. Activities include visits among the Meredith, Floyd, Sharra, Lawrence, Sparks, and Prescott families with Sunday church service planned by Rev. Presnal in March.
Laura Carr is on the sick list. A meeting is ongoing at Pleasant Ridge as this is written. Charley Wright and wife visited Mrs Wright's sister near Taylor Ridge Sunday. Ora Roberts has returned to his old home in Martin County. Bertha Hill is staying with Mrs Carr.
In Sousperry Indiana on February 13 Special W H Corlette an elderly Northeast Beechereck pioneer died after a tree he aided cutting slipped injuring both legs one badly mangled requiring amputation He endured the operation then died at 10 a m Thursday The tragedy serves as a warning to those with impaired sight or hearing or unstable movement against dangerous work.
The W C T U will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Christian church on February 21 at 2 30 p m The program includes devotional exercises minutes roll call current events discussions on church work and temperance prominence in church activities a reading by Mrs Bem Hill a reading by Mrs Fields and a benediction followed by adjournment
An old advertisement touts Grain-0 as a natural coffee substitute. It claims Grain-0 is made from pure grain, aids digestion, strengthens nerves, and suits children and adults alike. Priced at 5c and 25c per package, it urges readers to ask grocers for it.
Clerk Yakey issues licenses for Homer D Brandon and Lettie Long John I Carr and Charlotte Hilburn James 8K Brown and ClaJ Ryan Chas E Claywell and Noral Watts Paris Bailey and Carrie VanMetre.
Desirable seven room residence offered for sale at a value below its worth. Inquire at this office for details and availability. Subscribe now for the Democrat.
A long list of residents and officials from Indianapolis Tyers Mares Beech Creek Island City Washington Stockton and other towns were reported in town on Monday Tuesday and Saturday. Many Democrats and a few Republicans were noted as visiting or courting voters while local citizens were mentioned renewing premiums and supporting candidates.
Advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound as the world’s best remedy for female ills. It claims vast sales, long experience, and proven results from Mrs. Pinkham’s advice, urging sensible women to trust the product’s solid worth.
Anecdotal claims praise Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief from change of life symptoms bearing down pains backache and weakness. Women describe cures from womb issues headaches chills fever and prolonged suffering with testimonials from Mrs W M Burr New Valestine Mo and others in Etna Pa Glidden Ia Rosenberg Tex and more.
Readers praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for treating weakness and uterine distress. Letters from Mrs TL in Florida and Mrs A Walken in New York describe improved health, renewed energy, and better ability to care for family after using the remedy.
Mark Lawson of Switz City and Author Palmer of Worthington, among others, were seen in town Monday. Jobe Johnson, Cass township Democrat, and George Poonall of Daviess County, were in town Wednesday. Ames Maas, Bake or model Cass town figures, and prominent Bedford lawyer Sip Lowe attended Tuesday on legal business. Will Wlgan of Smith township and Mart I. McIntosh of Newberry also appeared midweek. Justice John Gray of Switz City visited Thursday and recounted the chair incident with Judge Moffet.
An aggressive wartime style advertisement touts the American Lice Destroyer as the sole effective remedy against mites and lice in fowls. It claims quick kills within 24 hours, family profitability, coverage for 250 birds for a year, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. It urges poultrymen to buy locally or send for product by mail from American Mfg. Co. Terre Haute Indiana.
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