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Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1892

Page

4

Dyspepsia relief with Hood’s Sarsaparilla

George A. Pace of Watertown Mass shares how dyspepsia caused distress after eating and poor appetite improved after taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla. He reports restored appetite, better digestion, and renewed energy. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists one dollar for 100 doses.

Hood Beng George A. Pace Watertown Mass C. J. Hood & CO Apothecaries Lowell

Local notices and society items from Bloomfield area

A collage of notices includes T. Neal building a barn on his premises, M. L. Combs offering cheap land in Bloomfield, Wm. Wolf expanding a livery stable, mentions of Dr W F Vaughn’s farm plans, and buys old papers at this office. Also features a leap year party, church burns, school lengths, and a drowning scare near Wild Cat with rescue.

Wm. Wolf Worthington W. F. Vaughn Chicago Ideal Concert Co Joe. C. Salmon America W. F. Gallemore Davenport House

Real estate and local notices from Clay City region

Go to Timmons and Hendren for land or loan services with 6 to 7 percent interest from $500 to $10,000. The wife of El Andrews near Gillett's crossing in Fairplay township died Sunday and was buried Monday at Prairie Chapel. Attorney S. W. Jarvis announced a death in Terre Haute and plans to practice near Lyons Greene county. In Mineral City, Carroll and Haywood fought. Carroll was wounded in the neck, Haywood bruised. no arrest reported.

Timmons and Hendren el Andrews Gillett’s Crossing Fairplay Township Prairie Chapel S. W. Jarvis Terre Haute Clay City Lyons Greene County Chan, Carroll John Carrll Henry Haywood Rowland Haywood Mineral City Carroll Haywood

Private Sale of Stock and Farm Implements in Indiana

John Bullerman of Switz City Indiana announces a private sale of stock and farm implements including horses mules yearling and two year old steers six Shorthorn cows and heifers corn hay and various tools. Payment can be cash or credit with good notes and bees sold in stands of five or more under favorable conditions.

John Bullerman Switz City Ind

S. E. Slinkard Dead

Samuel E. Slinkard died on Monday in Ocala Florida while there for health reasons with his mother. His body to be brought home for burial. A Bloomfield native he was known as a poet and actor and was son of Henry Slinkard who died earlier.

Samuel E. Slinkard Ocala Florida Mr. Slinkard Bloomfield Henry 8S Slinkard Sam E. W. Edington Koleen Northwestern Illinois

Mardi Gras Excursion and Bedford & Bloomfield Stockholders Meeting

The notice lists round trip Mardi Gras fares on the Menon line from multiple cities to New Orleans and Mobile with two travel days and a March 22 cutoff. It also announces the Bedford & Bloomfield railroad stockholders meeting in Indianapolis on March 9 1892 at noon to elect directors, with transfer books closed Feb 27 to March 10.

Menon New Orleans Mobile Ala Chicago Mobiel Lafayette Crawfordsville Greencastle Mitchell Louisville Frankfort Indianapolis Biproro & Broom , Field R, RB. Co Broadway New York Bedford & Bloomfield Railroad Company Indiana M. W. C. Winstandly W. H. Lewis

Programme Of The Farmer's Institute Showcases March Sessions

The Farmer's Institute lays out a two day program for Wednesday and Thursday March 2 and 3. Highlights include morning and afternoon sessions on corn culture wheat experiments and butter cattle breeding poultry and dairy topics with speakers Dr M E Knowles Hon J A Mount and W H Shields among others. A key focus is animal disease public health farm management and county fair guidance with adjournment planned after miscellaneous items.

M. E. Knowles Indiana J. A. Mount J. A John Stewart Listy Co. H. Shields Slebelely M. Meas C. ‘Be. Davis Thos van Buskirk J. L. Shielde Sweese

Resolutions of Condolence for Mrs Mary Mitchell

A Bloomfield lodge of Odd Fellows records condolences for Mrs Mary Mitchell wife of W B Mitchell. The resolutions praise her Christian character and family devotion, extend sympathy to relatives, and request publication in Bloomfield News and Bloomfield Democrat. The group names Charles Graham H T Frevps and M Hitcnocg as committee members.

OweEnsrcRe Lopg Oweenspurg, Inc Norrow Mary Mitchell W. B. Mitchell Bloomfield News Bloomfield Democrat Charles Graham H. T. Frevps

Newark Grand Jury Sees Forty Seven Citizens

Forty seven Newark residents appeared before the grand jury yesterday and several sent social calls. The wife of Jnc W Graham lies at death with brain trouble as preas nears.

Newark Grand Jury Preas Jnc. W. Graham

Cupid's Capers Licenses Issued for Three Marriages

Since the last report, licenses to wed have been granted to Robt. M. Knowles and Ollie M. Jean, Samuel Jamison and Franca McGinnis, and Isadore Fry and Sarah A. Bedwell.

Robt. M. Knowles Ollie M. Jean Samuel Jamison Francea McGinnis Isadore Fry Sarah A. Bedwell

State and local court actions reported at press time

State v Jeptha Moss ends in guilty plea with $20 fine and costs for selling to a minor. Bastardy cases progress with State ex rel Laura Mikels vs John G Bullock the poor asylum superintendent awaiting jury verdict. State ex rel Mary C Brillhart vs Plummer Gastineau filed last Tuesday. Wm H Taly justice court case near Bushrod, Washington township. Wm White acquitted of liquor to a minor. owner liable, not the driver. Petit jury seated including Ball, Burch, Gambill, Maners, McClarren, Maxwell, Lind, Dilley, Moore, Tru man, Osborn, Perrin, plus substitutes Perrin and Denny.

Ve. Jeptha Moss Laura Mikels John G. Bullock Mary C. Brillhart Plummer Gastineau Justice’s Court Wm. H. Taly Washington Township Bushrod Wm. W. White Jackson Township White John J. Ball George Burch Andrew J. Gambill Leander Maners Wm. F. McClarren Andrew Maxwell Chas C. Lind Albert L Dilley Asbury Moore Wm. E Truman Paulser Osborn Thomas Perrin Joe. W. Perrin Lemon A. Denny

Special Campaign Offer for New Subscribers in County

The Democrat promises mail delivery to new subscribers within the county until November 15 for 75 cents cash in advance. Clubs of 10 get the same term at 50 cents each as an incentive to organize neighborhood groups.

Democrat

Obituary notes for TED-J. N. Brooks and local notices

The column lists TED J N Brooks who died Friday at age 75 after typhoid fever and notes several local residents' health visits and travels. It mentions J H Quillen’s return from Spencer, Ham Taylor’s visit from Evansville, Wm Dewey’s business trip from Martinsville, and other health and legal matters involving Bloomfield, Owensburg, and Lexington stock purchases.

Ted J. N. Brooks Jack Goper J. H. Quillen Spencer Quillen Ham Taylor Evansville Worthington Wm, Dewey Martinsville Henry Bovenshin Switz City Ben Davidson St. Louis Max Stine Sandborn Emil Stine Gustin Lyons J. E. Bull Bloomfield H. V. Norvell Bloom Welch Field

Mad House Ablaze at Jackson Lunatic Asylum

A fire at the Mississippi state lunatic asylum two miles north of Jackson destroyed attic rooms where a lunatic Brown was confined. He died in the blaze after being brought back following escape. Inmates were moved to the colored insane section. Superintendent Dr. Mitchell injured by a falling ladder. Loss about $200,000. legislature to fund immediate rebuilding.

Jackson, Miss Jackson Miss State Lunatic Asylum Brown Mitchell

Suicide by miner at Rockville rails shocks town

John Perry of Rosedale, a miner recently declared insane and confined at the County Poor asylum, escaped Tuesday and died by sticking his head in front of a slow caboose near Rockville, breaking his neck. In Cottmans Ohio, trustees of the blind asylum resign, with only Mr. McAllister staying.

Rockviller Ind John Perry Rosedale Perry County Poor Asylum

Committee reports favor Capt Haines bill on duties

The committee on claims reported favorable Capt. Haines' bill recommending the payment of 256.17 to the Gendron Iron Wheel Co of Toledo as excess duty paid on imported merchandise.

Washincton Committee On Claims Capt. Haines Gendron Iron Wheel Co Toledo

Town visitors noted in Greene County polical rounds

A long list of residents and out of town visitors from Greene County is recorded with names such as D. M. Bynum Mike Deckard Joe Aydelotte Bazil Graham Capt. Joshua Ogden Lewis Letsinger and many others. The notes show Democratic and Republican activity with court attendance and campaigning remarks.

D. M. Bynum Prof C. H. Drybread Tuesay Mike Deckard Joe Aydelotte Lyons Bazil Graham Owensburg Joshua Ogden Taylor Township

Indiana State News Highlights Local Incidents and Arrests

A compilation of Indiana reports includes Fred Stewart 17 of Kokomo knocking a teacher with a chair after a slap, a fire loss dispute involving Niles Scott insurers, Charles Carr the Valparaiso boy murderer freed from Michigan City, and widespread civic notes from Newton Hamilton’s fatal scaffold fall to gas finds near Richmond.

Fred Stewart Kokomo la Porter Niles & Scott Charles Carr Valparaiso Michigan City Indiana Chicago Newton Hamiton Wilset Haught-Kurtz Anderson Park Place Natural Gas Co Trenton Rock Ipa Quick Brookline John Abrell Delaware County E. A. Tressier Columbus Sam MilLear Muncie Richmond Joaxn Kearnegan Lawrenceburg Mate Cu Harman New Albany Kentucky Jeffersonville Dixon Williams Methodist Church Presbyterian Southern Methodist St. Lucas Friends’ Church Carthage John Henry Douglass Des Moines Society of Friends Elizabeth Gray Judge Gray Osgood Cordie Hall Christney Lorenzo Williams Jonnx Booer Princeton Jostra Eldred Goshen Kendallville Nancy Russert Corydon Wa. West Lancaster Gov. Coast Russia Pennsylvania Co Seymour Rico Mono Tex Coats Benner Union City Craarvixes Cakk Northern Penitentiary Cov. Chase Carr Brooks A. M. Slater Logansport May Moorr Fort Wayne Thompson & Co Millers Edinburg Millers of Franklin Shepard Burcu Indianapolis & Vincennes Cary Stooger Brazil United Brethren Church George Stamper Burt Wensteer Indianapolis Allen County Wa. H. Johnson State National Bank Tim McCoy Andy Shetterly Shetterly Sam Auder

Northern Lights Seen Across Northern States

A spectacular aurora lit the night sky from Iowa to the Atlantic coast on Saturday, with observations from the University of Michigan and reports across many cities including New York, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, Detroit, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee. Telegraph wires were hampered by an electric storm but lines east and west remained functional.

Cmcaco Associated Press Iowa Atlantic University of Michigan Ann Arbor W. J. Hussey New York Louisville Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Toledo Detroit Indianapolis Tlinois St Louis Kansas City Memphis Ijlamilton Lyons St. Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee

Powerful Muscle Ends in Fatal Steamboat Altercation

In Clay county Tennessee Murray Stearns, a gambler, refused to pay passage on the steamer Flower. Captain Armstrong warned dismissal and, after Stearns threatened the mate, struck him with a clenched fist, crushing his skull. Stearns died within hours.

Nasaville Tenn Clay County Murray Stearns Flower Stearns Capt. Armstrong Armstrong

Family of seventeen children fascinates East Liverpool visitors

Michael Joyce of Philadelphia visits East Liverpool with his Phoenixville wife and a remarkable brood. In six years of marriage they produced eleven children: triplets, triplets, twins, and triplets. All eleven are living in good health. the wife is a small, healthy woman. the husband takes pride in the large family tale.

East Liverpoor Michael Joyce Philadelphia Joyce Wphwnixville

Second Messiah Shocks Iron Sill Community

In New Jerusalem Jackson county a revival surge follows the claim a newborn girl is a second Messiah. Free Methodists host meetings as the town swirls with excitement with attendees arriving from miles away.

Denver Iron Sill New Jerusalem Jackson County Free Methodists

Carey Sentenced for U S Express Burglary at Marengo

James Carey received a two year term for burglarizing the U S Express office in Marengo county last summer. He and an accomplice escaped from Morrow county jail about two months ago but Carey was recaptured. his partner remains at large.

Gateap James Carey U. S. Express Marengo Carey Morrow County

Town of Murta Nearly Wiped Out by Fire

Murta, Arkansas, a station on the Iron Mountain road, was nearly destroyed by a large fire that swept through the town, leaving extensive damage and loss as residents surveyed the aftermath.

Newpork Ark Murta Iron Mountain Road Here

World’s Fair Boycott Mooted by Labor Union Grievance

The American Federation of Labor warns it may boycott the World's Fair if its dispute with fair officials over alleged labor discrimination is not resolved. The grievance centers on what unions see as unfair treatment by management.

Hood Pitrsnuren American Federation of Labor

Uncertain vote in Guatemala presidency race

Feb 15 report from Guatemala shows election results clouded with doubt though Gen. Jose Maria Reyna Barrios is widely expected to be declared president.

Guatemala Jose Maria Reyna Barrios

Aurora Borealis Talk by Naval Observatory Professor

Prof. Wm. Harkness of the U.S. Naval Observatory discusses the recent brilliant aurora borealis and recalls an 1856 event reaching Havana. He notes many theories on causes are speculative and mentions cycles every ten to twelve years with probable upcoming displays as magnetic disturbances affected observatory magnatometers.

Washineton Wm. Harkness U.S. Naval Observatory Post Havana North Pole

Mind troubles as Tennessee guards seize dynamite

Coan Crewn Tenn Feb 16. Company G with 80 men a Carling gun and a six pound howitzer under Capt Keller Anderson occupy a strong position over town and rail approaches. Shots exchanged nightly since Thursday. Miners wounded. Threats of raid on the camp. Post master fired on. A Clinton man dies from a bullet in port three weeks earlier. One mine out of ten works 123 convicts guarded. Dynamite captured on Walden's Ridge quarry. Troops quiet at Oliver Springs. Shooting after dark.

Tennessee Coan Crewn Tenn Tennessee Guards Keller Anderson Clinton Oliver Springs Walden's Ridge

Sapphire Ground Rush Near Helena Montana

A rapid Sapphire rush along the Missouri river near Helena continues with daily location notices at Hetena county clerk. claims often duplicated and river bed sites staked, as prospectors flood the sapphire fields likened to a Montana Golconda.

Helena Mont. Hetena Mont Missouri River Golconda Montana Alder Gulch

Three Tariff Measures to be Reported This Week

The ways and means committee will report three tariff bills to the house this week. The Springer free wool bill the Bryan free binding wire bill and the Turner bill place cotton ties cotton bagging and machinery for manufacturing on the free list.

WashingTon Ways and Means Committee House

Special Campaign Offer Promises The Democrat Neighborhood Club

A local campaign promotes The Democrat as a neighborhood club inviting residents to join. The initiative emphasizes unity, community events, and door-to-door outreach to build local support.

Dead Shot for Hog and Chicken Cholera

A new method labeled Dead Shot aims to combat hog and chicken cholera by delivering targeted doses to affected herds and flocks. Researchers from the Agricultural Board report promising early results and urge wider field trials this season.

Disgraced Army Major Throckmorton Duplicated Pay

Washington reports Maj Charles R B Throckmorton was court martialed for duplicating pay. The sentence is said to be dismissal or reduced by mercy recommendation from the court. Amit may be mitigated to two or three years suspension on reduced pay.

Charles B. Throckmorton New York Herald Washington War Department Charles RB. Throckmorton Law York Agaia

What It Costs To Steal A Man's Wife In Alabama

Alabama jury awards Patrick R Dowdall 4000 dollars after a trial over alleged alienation of his wife by Peyton G King. Dowdall had sued for 25000 dollars claiming King ruined his marriage and reputation. King plans to appeal for a new trial.

Alabama Dirmingham Ala Patrick R. Dowdall Peyton G. King Dowdall King

Plots to Kill Montt and Canto Thwarted in Chile

In Valparaiso on February 17 authorities report plots to assassinate President Montt and Gen. Canto were discovered. The plan aimed to wreck a train by removing rails three kilometers north of Maule Station before Montt’s scheduled arrival, but the President diverted to Chilian and the rail removal was detected.

Chill Gen. Canto Valparaiso Chili President Montt Maule Station

Plague Hits Mexican East. Noted Deaths Include Officials

Reports from Mexico describe a raging smallpox and typhoid outbreak in the eastern republic. Victims include Mrs. Clara Aberreca daughter of former President Comonfort, Senor Manuel Eturbide of the Mexican army, and children of Dr. Foster at Guanajuato. Also cited is Ismael Perez, jailed by Wells Fargo Express Co for embezzlement.

Mexico New York Republic Clara Aberreca Comonfort Senor Manuel Eturbide Foster Guanajuato Ismael Perez Wells, Fargo Express Co

Mystery surrounds death of Lizzie Wieder in Allentown

Lizzie Wieder a servant for Aaron Halliet in Ballietsville Lehigh County died after using a rat poison dose during a personal crisis. Two letters with burial requests were found on her. She was 18. Rumor ties missing lawyer E N Ronzaillo to a trunk found in Las Vegas New Mexico.

Allentows Lizzie Wieder Aaron Halliet Ballietsville Lehigh County el Paso Tex E. N. Ronzaillo Las Vegas N. M

Railroad Ticket Rule Proposed by Harshbarger

Columus Ohio February 16. Mr Harshbarger of Shelby county introduces a railroad bill requiring companies to sell one thousand mile tickets at two cents per mile or less. Tickets must be transferable and allow two or more riders per ticket with the company charging fare for each passenger.

CoLumus Harshbarger Shelby County

Prince of Wales to Tour Albany on Way to Ottawa

A private dispatch reports the prince of Wales and a party of twenty five will pass Albany on May 27 en route to Niagara Falls. They have booked two floors at the Clifton before continuing to Ottawa. the reason for the visit remains undisclosed.

Albany N. Y Prince of Wales Niagara Falls Clifton Ottawa

Reporter Sues Warden Over False Arrest In Prison Manuscript Theft

Albaugh of the Youngstown Telegram, arrested with Mrs. Fitzgeral d, wife of the executed murderer, sues Warden Dyer for $10,000 damages claiming false arrest after taking manuscript from the state prison without consent.

Col

Fatal quarrel over racehorse ends in shooting

In Stillwater Montana on February 16 C. H. Countryman and cousin Charles Countryman argued over a race horse. The dispute escalated to violence and Charles fired his revolver, fatally wounding C. H. Countryman with five shots.

Stillwater Mont C. H Charles Countryman Charles C. H. Countryman

Famine Forces Large Montenegro Emigration to Turkey

Famine in Montenegro driven by crop failure and scarce Russian aid fuels widespread distress and causes a mass exodus of Montenegrins to Turkey as people seek relief from famine.

Montenegro Vienna Turkey

Threatening Widow of Millionaire Snell

Mrs Henrietta Snell widow of A J Snell who was murdered by Tascott has faced weeks of nervous fear after receiving anonymous letters demanding 2000 dollars under threat of dynamite.

Curiaco Henrietta Snell A. J. Snell Tascott

Eight-Hour Reduction At Erie & Western Locomotive Shops

Susequ EHANNA February 16 locomotive shops of the New York Erie and Western road were placed on eight hours per day, reducing daily work by one hour. The change affects shop crews and related maintenance operations.

Susequehanna New York, Erie & Western Road

A Novel Bet Involving a Dog Fighter in Nanticoke

Dave Reels of Nanticoke made a 25 wager with Charley Sellers that he could enter his shop at night and take out a quarter of beef without clothes being torn. Sellers grabbed the dog by the throat, strangled him, and won the bet.

Wilkesbarre Dave Reels Charley Sellers Sellers

Portugal Pulls Out of Chicago World Fair Due to Crisis

Lonpoy reports February 16 that Portugal will not participate in the Chicago World’s Fair because of the financial crisis. The chamber of deputies has adopted retrenchment measures to curb spending.

Lonpoy Portugal Chicago Chamber of Deputies

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Fr. T. Neal M. L. Combs Bloomfield, Ind J. H. B. O'Neal M. C. Clark Scotland Baptist Church Caving & Seshower's Elrod M. A. Menger Santa Ana Cal Golden State Bethel Church White's Parker Cane Place J . Lowder Dr. Lowder Cal E. F. Meredith Washington Gazette Stockton Center Cass Grant Wright Smith Taylor Richland Highland Stafford Beech Creek Jefferson Fairplay Bloomfield Corporation Linton Florence Flora J. B Heaton Henry Flora Wild Cat Robinson Northeas David Lehman S. E. Slinkard Farmer's Institute Coming Farmer's Institute DBL Axtell George Sullivan Samedoe F. M. “Parker E. H.C W.C. Latta George Levitt Circuit Court Thos J. Leonard Woodward & Shanklin Lexington Sophia W Time Medium Happy Medium Nancy Hanks Kentucky Clay Angelina Autograph Clark Chief Phallas Majolica Wilson Mambrino Chief Maylight Twilight Shawhan Dr. Tilton Northlight Hambletonian Joe Downing Ade Downing Pat Downing Pennant Chronomiter Edwin Forest Mambrino le Grand Bids Fanny May Victor von Bismarck Edgemark Cad Wade Reville Novelty Glasco Melborne, Jr Clearmont Altha Cottmans The Blind Asylum McAllister Bob Houston Bedford William Lester Jacob Bucher Highland Township Lewis E. Letsinger Wright Township Chas, Graham Matt Rehcraft Amos Musselman Newberry Jeremiah Hatfield Thos. van de Venter Capt Elijah Edington Big Jackson Township J. Anderson Center Township Ellsberry Anderson P. M. Cook B.B Cook Solsberry John Herr Tulip Richard Township Aaron Combs Levi Faucett Henry Booze Mary Williams W. G. Jones Albert Dilley Albert Chas. IE. Wilson Thos. H. Hollis E. H. C. Cavins Geo. B. Leavitt J. M. Rampley Harrison Rodenbeck Miss Mollie Combs House R. Jackson John W. Brewer Joshua Anderson Stafford Township A. M. Bucher Joseph Wofford Nesbitts Mina Allie W. L. Green Smith Township J. D. Moore Chas, Lind William Fry John R. Bullock T. A. Cheetaut Democrata George Brandon Canter Township George F. M. Price W. H. Bridwell Wilber A. Hays Hays M. F. McIntosh Mart Johnson Hill Mr. Brewer Ren. F. Lindsey Ben Geo. W. Riley Vincennes A. G. Cavine W. H. Aikman Sanborn Marshall Bullock Beech Creek Township New York World Republican Committee Indianapolis Journal Indiana State News Pennsylvania Wanamaker Reading Tammany Will Hill Gov. Will Tammany Hall Sapphire Searchers iHees San Snell
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