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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1893
Page
1
In a prophetic column, Talmage and Powderly project world and American futures to 1963 1943 and 1993. They foresee gradual religious vigor economic reform public education modernization and a humane criminal justice system with better health and housing and shared prosperity.
Grace foresees vast commercial growth in the United States through new shipping laws, iron and steel ships, and steam power. She predicts a railroad reach from New York to Lima and Buenos Aires, expanding South American trade, cotton and wheat prospects, and closer US alliances with South American nations.
The editor contrasts Babeuf, Winaker, Dana, Lanting ton and others with modern prophecies about postal service, direct democracy, railroad consolidation, and centralized coal delivery. He argues for collective reform, rails against localism, and imagines a prosperous 1993 if public and private sectors align.
Our New York Correspondent reports A. M. Palmer, esteemed drama leader and cultivated artist, predicting Americans will create a drama as artistic and perfect as any. He notes high expectations for the national stage and its evolving craft.
The piece argues American drama should reflect American life and states a future vision where arts evolve with simple government, education, and technology. It forecasts airships, pneumatic tubes, and a transformed society with reduced crime and improved domestic life, plus notable figures and cities.
Indiana lawmakers debate county seat funding and prison probes while approving bills on school funding hallmarks. The senate advances tax publication reforms and labor rules, with opponents criticizing Grubbs libel law and lawyers’ influence on journalism.
The notice advertises Melol as a palatable remedy for itching or bleeding conditions. It claims Mothers prefer Melol and suggests taking several doses for internal relief instead of external remedies.
Sunday reports from C Hall of Kileen and residents like Fred Ashcraft Mrs Nicholson of Illinois and Dr Yenne visiting and treating the sick Olive Boruff. Morton Corbin of Bedford spent weekend here while L L Kirkpatrick plans to relocate. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by E B Legg of Vali Iowa with Cavina Drug offering 25 50 and 1 dollar bottles.
Local notes report measles outbreaks causing closures and indicate residents such as Charlie Burk Jr. and Geo Pugh visiting Spencer and Monroe counties. Other entries cover visits, farming talk, a horse accident near Gosport, a throat and chest remedy endorsement, and community social events.
Class meeting well attended. Mrs. Sam Timmons visited D. Nid eigh's last week. Tom Pearson has two very sick children. Rev. Cockrum preached at the Camp Ground. Jerry Workman and wife on our streets. Madam Rumor speaks of a wedding nearby. Tom Pearsea moving to Moscow. Josie Workman and Sallis Harrah visited Mary Workman. Rev. Flory to preach at Bethel next Saturday and Sunday. Sam Timmons took a wagon of young folks to White schoolhouse. Miller school show well attended and a good time reported. Wm Pearson family left for Moscow. Brack Pearson injured a toe in a glass accident. Electric Bitters praised as a universal remedy. Guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price 50c and $1 at S Stalcup's Drugstore.
Prof Huffman, on the Indiana teachers committee, left for Chicago last Thursday to arrange quarters for exhibitors at the World’s Fair. A man died at the O M shops after a fatal fall between cars. Father Boultman, German Catholic priest, died yesterday at 2 PM. his funeral will draw state Catholics. Joseph Davis survived a BE I derailment collision and seeks $25,000 damages. constable John Prater fined a large woman named Mary J Pucket for assault after she struck him with a horse whip.
Good looks depend on healthy organs says the ad. A disordered liver, stomach, or kidneys gives a bad look, while Electric Bitters is pitched as a tonic acting on these organs to cure pimples blotches boils and improve complexion. Sold at Starcup's Drugstore 50c per bottle.
The column lists business plans and travels including John Aland in Cincinnati, merchant expansion talks, shingle machine opening, various visits by Dick Bays Jack Bland and Aaron Combs, and health updates for Lizzie Bingham and Will Uland. Community events include a literary inquiry and a protracted meeting delayed by a chance mishap.
Work on the courthouse proceeds with Taylor and Robertson handling the ceiling stucco. Churches report revival meetings drawing in many members and express hope for faithful attendance.
In a quiet neighborhood Lizzie Shertzer reports she is expanding her quilting business and plans to travel to Kansas in the fall. A large crowd gathered at Allen Chapel for Sunday services both morning and evening. Newton Miller fell from a fence on Sunday and narrowly avoided a serious injury on the way home.
A mixture of civic updates and personal notices. Don Foster visited his father on Sunday while protracted meetings continue at Simpson Chapel. Charles Cuthre is erecting a new fence, and a spelling school was held at the Foster residence with a large turnout. Willard Creighton plans spring farming with Mason Faucett. A birth brings twins to Paul Bullock and wife. A reader reports long struggle with catarrh improved by Ely's Cream Balm, claiming restored smell and better hearing.
D M Bynum visited last Friday. Scotland schools will continue six weeks. John Utterback from Simpson Chapel visited Sunday. George and Jonah Baker from Taylor were in town last week. Prof John Daugherty begins vocal music class Friday night at the schoolhouse. Roads grow poor. a gravel road to Newberry or Bloomfield is desired. Sunday schools are reportedly weak. local saints urged to rally. Fd Dobba plans a new Main street business hall for furniture and meat market. W Mortland contractor. James Whitaker will run the hotel starting March 1 with a livery barn. Married Friday Feb 10 at the bride’s home, Miss Allie Mortland to William Moore of Newberry. Rev Ingles officiating. The couple are praised. wished happiness.
Joe and Ira Price left for Illinois Mon Biurn to Mr and Mrs George Minitt a eleven pound boy. The protracted meeting at this place was indefinitely postponed due to bad weather. Dr Laughlin a former physician of this township committed suicide at Mitchell. Dr Jackson of this place and Charley Herold of Owensbury plan a medical partnership. Salvation Oil touted as superior to high priced liniments and hailed as a great pain cure.
The text reports L. D. Ferguson becoming a father to a twelve pound boy on Saturday night. Protracted meetings closed with sixty new members and thirty eight converts. Rev Wood praised for work in the locality. Town to rapidly build up with new church, houses, and lots planned for spring. Good coal and farming land available. property investors advised.
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