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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1893
Page
3
Monday visitors include Van Geddes Mrs Thomas Ryan and R v Love while business prospects for building look brisk. Numerous residents from Lyons Beech Creek and Worthington stop by. officials address taxes and court matters. Local ads note printing services horse bills and a restaurant purchase. community news covers deaths births and court actions.
A Sunday incident reports Mr and Mrs George Res leaving three children at home with their eldest girl alone when Alf a Riley nineteen attempted to assault her. Neighbors returned to interrupt the crime as Riley fled, leaving behind a revolver and vowing murder. The incident ends with Riley missing and Mr Riley stating the attacker deserved death for his actions.
A harsh critique targets social double standards as a prodigal son is welcomed back while the prodigal daughter faces unyielding exclusion. The piece argues mercy is biased by gender and moral scrutiny, warning that repentance may not revive a woman’s place in polite circles.
A jury sentenced a wife beater to seven years in state prison. The Seymour Republican opposes whipping wife beaters. Silver ore found in small quantities in Clay county. Martinsville adopted a city charter early among towns its size. Robert Beeckenridge of Kingston burned saving others from fire. Anderau war efforts shut down a gambling den. Alexandria seeks a 125090 bonus to move a steel plant from New Albany. Fifty thousand dollars subscribed. Joseph Collett of Indiana School Book Company dies at Terre Haute. a railroad figure. David H. Taylor sues Western Union for 5000 damages over late telegrams. Jordan Richey linked case cited. Edward Stayworth, Cayuga bridge builder, drowns near Grape Creek Illinois. body unrecovered. Dr. James W. Fowler shot in Fowler. wife suspected. Gold watch, ring, and 500 found stolen by W C McNeal from Margaret Fogarty. trial set March 14.
The Owensbury area buzzes over a suspected involuntary manslaughter linked to a teacher’s punishments of a pupil, with doctors split on a causal link to spinal meningitis. The case splits opinion. the Democrat newspaper emphasizes the need for proper punishment while noting the tragedy for the family. An obituary for Abel J. Faucett details his farm life, Civil War service, and community standing.
A Pennsylvania Lines offer announces low excursion rates to Washington February 28 to March 3 with stopovers at Baltimore and return validity to March 8. It touts fast through service from Western Pennsylvania and neighboring states and urges contact with local agents for rates and schedules.
The report lists multiple marriage licenses issued including Jane Carke to Lina Morehind James M Sarver to Hottie Cerwit James Burk to Emma McDaniel and others. A court date is set for next Tuesday for Tas ODonwhi and Gise. The upcoming fair runs September 8 to 28 with fifteen hundred dollars in premiums in the speeding ring.
January and February 1893 promotions offer free one year of the St. Louis Republic to readers who recruit three new yearly subscribers and pay three dollars. The Republic claims early news access and strong departments, urging households to join, request samples, and mail to The Republic St. Louis Mo.
Advertisement notes Sellers' Liver Pits as a cure for liver complaints constipation sick headaches fever and ague and stomach and liver diseases. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents per box 30m 6.
People who have taken Phenyo Caffein for headache or neuralgia show reluctance to discontinue the remedy despite concerns. The report notes continued reliance on the drug among users seeking relief from persistent pain.
Chicago market quotations show mixed grain prices with soy and corn edging up while wheat eases. Hog and cattle prices slip on softer demand as receipts total about 25 000 hogs and 7 000 cattle. lambs and sheep hold steadier with moderate demand underlining packer and shipper activity.
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