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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1891
Page
1
The speaker claims merchants should serve customers and cites wholesale friends cutting prices in January to clear stock. They announce stocking for early spring at prices unseen in twenty-one years and invite February purchases as a path to profit, promising cheap articles on display in store.
USALL PAPER offers an immense line of wallpaper and window shades with latest designs. We guarantee harmonious patterns and colors to suit any room and provide free professional installation in your house with no old stock. Everything is new and priced to please.
Local notices advertise The Penalty of Crime a five act drama at the opera house with mentions of the cast and moral tone. Citizens urged to attend as part of a bustling schedule that includes lectures sermons and community events.
Suspicious persons in the county fear burglaries to any store overnight. George W. Osbon receives a Republican compliment as prison director. A church meeting ends with fifty accessions and Cumberland meeting continues. Funeral for Margaret Livingston in Greencastle, funeral today. New baby born after a long gap. Lodges of F and A M and K of P to send officer lists. District school graduation exams tomorrow to central township. Supreme court upholds church subscriptions as legal. Dr J B Wells switches institutes and visits start Feb 25 1891. Fannie Van Buskirk hosts surprise party for husband.
A humorous exchange contrasts advertising claims with business realities. A Cincinnati Enquirer dispatch from Washington Indiana dated February 11 1891 tells of Mellie Hughen a 19 year old Greene County girl who jilted Akron suitor Thomas W Swanagan after recognizing a different man. Her father removed her from the platform and suitor Swanagan contemplates suit for breach of promise as friends seek a compromise.
All are entitled to the best that money will buy and should have a bottle of Syrup of Figs to cleanse the system when costive or bilious. For sale in 50c and 1.00 bottles by leading druggists. February.
The following licenses were issued: Robert Wooden to Emma Jane Guthrey, Thos Shields to Mary M Bland, Robert B Kennedy to Lizzie Crook, John Morres to Mary I Blanton, Henry Fields to Maggie M Lester.
An advertisement touts the world’s best salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all eruptions and claims to cure piles with a money refund if not satisfied. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by S. Stalcup.
The auditor states it is his duty to advertise all lands with interest due and unpaid for January. The list will be prepared and handed to printers on March 2, 1891. Delinquent owners can save costs by paying by that date. Thomas C Owen, County Auditor.
A Baltimore publishers notice offers a book titled Painless Childbirth that claims any woman may become a mother without pain and provides remedies for morning sickness and swollen limbs. It is endorsed by physicians as a private wife’s companion and requests a two cent stamp for circulars and confidential letters.
An Iowa court ruled that a clever youth who repeatedly dropped a nickel into a slot machine and withdrew it was acting on the machine's inscription and thus not guilty of theft. The judge noted the boy only followed the machine's prompt and did not leave coins behind.
A 100 dollar reward offer for an incurable case of catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio advertise the cure and endorsements from West Trouax VaLpine Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. Ball's Catarrh Cure is priced 75 cents per bottle and sold by all druggists.
Supt. Taylor reports the Bloomfield and Lyons gravel road certificates nearly ready. They set sixty percent of the viewers’ assessment, payable in six equal installments every six months with six percent interest from the Oct 4 1890 contract date. If any installment is unpaid, the entire balance becomes due plus collection costs. payoff at any time. Certificates available at R R Taylor Sup Bloomfield Indiana.
A fragment urges residents to patronize Greene county by spending locally with Zwillinger in Worthington to boost the regional economy and keep money circulating within the area. The note stresses the benefit of reaping funds back locally.
A long list records visitors and locals in Worthington and surrounding towns including John Kindred D. M. Bynum Allen Wright Cook East John Davidson Mrs. Gaston Brown J. Hardy J. W. Kirk Mart McIntosh Lee Edwards Sim Smith D A Plummer Geo Allison George Baker W L Rude J M Jeter J Bridwell Palmer Carpenter Shryer Imogene Knight Miss Cravens Lou Gainey A 8 Nations H C Shaw Frank Osbon Mrs W L Isenhower Uncle Jerry Wilkie Wm Darrough John Cravens Vick Rainbolt Rev J M G Sappenfield Miss Imogene Knight Samuel Tribby Joan Duncan Muse Belle Danks and others. notes long visits, court, and social calls plus political and legal figures in town.
A moral admonition warns young women against marrying men to reform them. It cites that a lover who cannot be a man while wooing will not change after marriage. The piece urges women to value virtue, frown on error, and insist suitors prove full manhood before wed.
Indiana cases include John Kendall guilty for keeping a house of ill fame with a $10 fine while Mary Kendall’s case is dismissed. Mra William Hinds pleads guilty for disturbing meeting with $5 fine. Childers fined ten cents. Mullens’ bond defaulted. William Mickey acquitted for intoxication. Nick Jackson charged for selling liquor to minors. case continued. Frank Church disturbance continued to next term. Robert Mazingo found guilty for being drunk and fined $5. Sherman Bamer sock pleads guilty for Sabbath breaking. Mary Kidd found guilty of prostitution and fined $500. Alice Skagga prostitution case stricken with leave to reinstate. John Terrell found guilty of assault and battery with $5 fine. John Wolf found guilty of assault and battery with intent to kill. Notes mention use of Dead ones for EO and chick en cholera.
PSHE never sweats is rising amid rain and mud. Hugh Doyle plans to rejoin the town soon as a resident. A Minstrel troupe passed through Saturday. Bill Haton formerly of Worthington now in Tennessee visited Friday night and played music. Baker family of Linton stayed Friday night. Dr Edwards attended Polk Garder’s wife who is very ill Sunday. A small band of Indians traveled through Sunday toward the Cherokee nation. Harrison Brown beams over news. It’s a boy.
Endorsed by multiple Massachusetts druggists in Worcester and Springfield. Advertised as the best catarrh remedy, Ely's Cream Balm is praised for its effects and merit by physicians and customers alike.
In brisk rural notes the column reports mud and rain, hints at a possible wheat yield, and notes a death of Doyle, child of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Potter. Merchants are active, spring fever looms, and weather signals mixed corn prospects as landholders and renters clash on share. Charlie Armpriester spares a boat, Walter Spainbower seeks a Valentine in Worthington then Lincoln.
An advertised tonic claims to ease nervous worry and restore appetite digestion and organ function. The sale offers Electric Bitters nerve tonic at 50 cents through S Stalcup's Drugstore with promised strong, surprising results.
A. Howes welcomes a son born last Saturday. Mrs. Dr. Aydelott returns from Worthington. J. H. Quillin visited relatives near Mineral City over Sunday. Dr. Charles Welch serves Bloomfield and Lyons on monthly dental relief dates. John Davidson and Sol Holder were in Bloomfield Monday. Easil Stine and wife return from four weeks in Big Springs Texas. Mose Kaufman of Indianapolis visits Lyons. Mrs. M. H. Mayhood travels to Lexington Kentucky for financial matters. Mrs. D W. Ray of Bushrod visits Lyons Tuesday. Bill Davidson attends an Odd Fellows meeting in Switz City Saturday. Wm. Edington of Koleen visits Lyons Monday. Ticker Wilson carpenters arrive to finish his livery barn.
Hear friends and neighbors praise the product and how it becomes a household staple after one trial. If you have a cough cold or chest trouble try it. guarantees money back if not satisfied with a free trial bottle at S Stalcup’s Drugstore.
Last week at Shoals and Bloomfield many visitors were in town. Marion Aikin from Lin ton visited his mother Mrs P A Akin. Uncle John Hasler and son Obe headed to Bloomfield Friday. James Inman, brother of Eph Inman, was in town Sunday. Columbus Roberts and Cordelia visited Elmora. Catron and R J Laughlin were at Odon Sunday. Wm Catron of Odon has returned from Florida. Thomas Sharples near Martin plans to build a large barn. Institute day closed Taylor township with good attendance. Many youths attended Culpeper school in Martin taught by A O Dobbins. An enjoyable time was had.
A poetic notice extols Dr Sage for a catarrh remedy claiming it cures the disease. The piece describes breath, throat, and nose complaints as a barrier to affection and asserts the remedy can cure any case or the manufacturer will forfeit 500 dollars.
NEWARK EV. WHISNAND preached at the M E church last Friday evening protracted meetings begin at the M E church Sunday.All Lee fur buyer was in town last week.Dock Watkins started west last Monday Sheriff Thompson passed through town Saturday.A F Miller traded his farm near McVitie to Jonas Uland Joe Frame tall carpenter of Beech Creek made a dash ing trip to American Bottoms last Saturday.N Hedden went south last Sunday in search of a warmer climate A F Miller returned from a visit near Spencer Shomae VanDeventer of Highland was in town one day taat week buying hogs.
Alva Jackson Sims of near Mc Vitie was on our streets Saturday. A L Drake and family of Beaver City Neb are visiting Mr Drake's parents. J P McIntosh has sold a fox hound. Wes Gaston, a Romans merchant, was in town Sunday. Birthday dinner at Mrs Watkins last Sunday drew about a hundred attendees. James Drake granted a pension reissue of 12 dollars monthly with nearly 500 dollars back pay. Advertisements urge Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil for relief and comfort.
The column lists residents and their plans: ARRISON CLARE sick listed after visiting Martin County springs for health, T. C. Leiter recovering, James H. Creighton trades as carpenter, Elijah Crossland a noted trapper planning to move to Arkansas, Ranz Lester and Harry Asdel contemplating river-bottom farming, George Blackburn tying his horse at D M Bynums gate post, Willard Creighton visiting Andrew Anderson, George and Milton Leiter planning Cass township residency, and Christopher Graham producing tree molasses seeking oxen to haul water.
A Statesman derides women as weak minded for voting or engaging in politics. He touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as essential for uterine troubles and nervous disorders, claiming it strengthens worn out women and cures hysteria. The passage links politics and gender to medical remedies.
Gertie Cushman and Miss Timmons from Bloomfield stayed with Will Osborn and wife. John Marteny of Newton Illinois visited to see a sick brother. Rev Nash of the M E church conducted a revival to crowded houses. D J Terhune and Dan Spencer were in town. Stella Story and Mrs Cravens were seen locally. Social events included a district Good Templars meeting mask ball and St Valentine’s observations.
A promotional notice claims Hood's Sarsaparilla can lift readers from uneasy physical states into health and confidence. The ad emphasizes its potency for troubled conditions and urges readers to take the medicine for relief.
Clerking at Edington store noted. Town visitors include Dan McCormick and wife and Rev Roach of Rockwood. Mules and licenses stir chatter. Nick Jackson seeks whisky license at Koleen. School closes with a large dinner. Charley Herold departs after four Koleen terms as teacher.
Readers of the weekly St. Louis Republic gain two papers weekly two papers per week not less than six pages each issued on Tuesdays and Fridays all news to date for one dollar yearly Sample copies or a premium catalogue offered free Address The Republic St. Louis Mo Dead Shot for hogan chicken cholera in a 44te
A reader from Dunning Nebraska laments frontier delusions about western land. The note warns easterners of hogs, pests, drought, and low prices while detailing local real estate offerings in Bloomfield and vicinity, including farms for sale, prices, and improvements.
Joseph Combs of Center township dies at 1 am after months with Brights disease and dropsy. Funeral held Sunday at Combs cemetery west of Cincinnati. Born in North Carolina, he moved to Indiana and Greene County before settling here. A thriving farmer and active political figure, he leaves a wife and six children, three unmarried, and many friends. Descart sympathy extended. Simmons Liver Regulator advertised.
The Bloomfield G A R post honors William Tecumseh Sherman with mourning drapery and resolutions. The funeral tribute lauds him as a patriotic, wise, and brave commander who upheld the flag and laws. A copy is sent to the Bloomfield Democrat and News for publication.
Washington township teachers express thanks to Trustee Bogard and Miss Edmunds for their support in making schools and the institute a success. They commend county superintendent Moss and acknowledge Lyons citizens for a fine dinner. The group wishes each other future success as they separate.
Fragmentary newspaper line notes a reference to Castoria and a person named Pearson. The text hints at a past event and a nostalgic mood with children crying for medicine and adults recalling a good time.
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