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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1891

Page

2

Local Lawyers and Doctors Advertised in Bloomfield

C E Davis and W Moffett OFETT & DAVIS Attorneys announce willingness to practice in Greene county and in any needed court with abstracts from predecessors and real estate examination services. Cravesxs physician surgeon in Worth side Bloomfield and R H Lowder operate over Starcup’s drug store on the east side public square. Also Sicha and Subveur provide prompt all hours calls in Indiana.

F. Gailemnore Northea T Corner Bloomfield Indiana R. H.R. Lowder Office Over Starcup’s Drug Store East Side Public Equare Stoomfield Ind

Trustees Notice for Wright Township Greene County IN

WM Powell Trustee announces weekly availability at Jasonville on Tuesdays and at his residence on Saturdays for township business. No other business will be transacted, per law.

Wright Greene County Indiana Jasonville WM. Powell

Trustees Notices From Greene County Townships Indiana

Trustee notices inform residents of Greene county Indiana that officials will transact township business on set days at offices or residences. Notices list locations such as Marco Swiss City Linton Newberry Heaton and paths for Henry Borter and others, with Saturdays and specific weekdays as business days. County Superintendent William Moss also announces weekly office hours at the courthouse.

Staffierd Township Greene County Indiana Marco Samuel Nyceman Hotice Stockton Township Linton Joseph Mosw Tatler Township Henry Borter Lenter Township Heaton P.O Sthringfellow Court House William M Moss Bloomfield Ind Evan

Demise of General Sherman After Illness at Bedside

New Years Day reports of General William T. Sherman near death as doctors treat a severe throat infection, swollen glands, and spreading erysipelas. Family gathers. doctors note temporary improvement before final decline leading to his death at 1:50 pm.

Sherman a Civil War hero born in Lancaster

A brief sketch recounts William Tecumseh Sherman born February 1620 in Lancaster, his education at the U S Military Academy, service in Florida and Mexico, rise to brigadier general, and leadership in the Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Atlanta, and Savannah campaigns. It notes his postwar retirement in New York and later political context.

Teacher's Examination Notice in Bloomfield Indiana

Notice announces monthly teacher license exams held on the last Saturday of each month at 9 o'clock in the high school room of the school building Bloomfield Indiana conducted by AM More superintendent Bloomfield.

Bouge At Loom Ind M. More Anty -Intendent Bloomfield Juye Athere

Trade tensions rise as Britain urged to act while U S seeks calm

English merchants and London firms press the British government to protect interests as Anglo American ties face strain over Blaine treaty. President Foree ca and advisers push for détente but mercantile hostility blocks progress. Census data show convict totals rising to 35 205 with foreign born and colored populations contributing large shares.

United States London Lord Salisbury Foreeca Brava Mr. Blaie

Brutal axe attack in Elk Creek wood camp ends with fatal injuries

In Dakotas, Danes working near Elk Creek, sixteen miles from town, quarreled over bad blood. Max Selbeck swung his axe, slashing Charles Smith’s face and delivering multiple blows that broke his back and cut gaping wounds. Smith survives but is expected to die. Selbeck is jailed.

Elk Creek Max Selbeck Charles Smith Selbeck Smith

Textile and market notes on wool and related goods prices

Market summary detailing prices and availability for wool and related textile goods across Ohio Michigan Kentucky Indiana Pennsylvania and Texas with notes on demand for trashes jugs and various grades of wool including unwashed combing and merino. Includes weekly receipts offerings and sale breakdown with scattered price figures and state mentions.

Ohio Pennsylvania Ite Michigan Kentucky Indiana Missouri Texas Georgia Menue

Flood Devastates Pittsburg and Allegheny Itonies

A severe flood hit Pittsburg and Allegheny on February 1 forcing 3 000 to 4 000 families from homes. It closed more than a hundred mills and factories, disrupted rail and streetcar traffic, flooded cellars, and sparked gas explosions injuring several.

Floods and shipwrecks flood midwestern river scene

The gaging rivers show the Mississippi Valley rising with over thirty one feet stage and a six inch gain. The steamer Sherlock, striking a Cincinnati pier on a trip to New Orleans, sank with thirty passengers and fifty to sixty crew aboard. Four hundred tons of freight lost, several crew rescued, and multiple deaths including Mrs. G. McClain and Margery L. Brown. A separate fire in Broontxacarra, Ohio destroys James Pinkerton’s general store and S. H. Saylor’s harness shop with $3,000 and $0 insured losses. Additional regional notes cover local crimes, accidents, and oddities across Indiana and Ohio communities.

Crxeixxati Thomas Sherlock Chesapeake and Ohio New Orleans Fifth Street Riverside Broontxacarra. O James Pinkerton S. H. Saylor

Senate and House Daily Actions in Sixty First to Sixty Fifth Days

The period covers senate postponement of copyright bill due to Senator Sherman absence and pension action for Gen N P Banks. In the house Cleve land letter against free coinage is introduced. Subsequent days see copyrights debated, civil service funds contention, Indian and consular appropriations, deaths of Admiral Porter and Gen Sherman, funeral committees appointed, and Hawaiian cable amendment adopted.

Senate Sherman House Cannon, Butterworth, Grosvenor Lodge Admiral Porter Vilas Wisconsin Gen. Sherman Hawley Morgan Sanderson Evarts San Francisco Hawaii FE. B. Taylor Ohio Fithian Ilinois Peffer Kansas Voorhees Indiana Stanford

Indiana News Briefs From Across The State

The record covers elopements and crimes in Lebanon Martinsville and Evansville with various notable events. Elder James Davis of Lebanon elopes with a neighbor. A Martinsville highwayman shoots at Henry Poe as the bullet pierces two coats and pockets a man’s note. Foundlings home plans spark controversy in Indianapolis. A window cradle plan raises safety concerns. Charles Wittenmeyer of Muncie grows insane from smoking. Dr. Ford and W Beard noted physicians of Indiana pass away in Vincennes and Indianapolis. Mrs Silas Coualt heirs to Anneke Jans estate. Edward Jackson, ex legislator, hanged near Bright. Dowden and Watson highway robbery charges dismissed in Muncie. Jaco Preundich drowns in the Ohio River at Evansville trying to save horses. William Hendricks uncovers a cave with ancient bones and tools. Amelia Boleman sues railroad for killing her husband at Princeton. Charles H Ritter a $50,000 defaulter at Evansville bank. Cyrene Jenners and Thomas Northcutt die from Lafayette gas explosion. Michael More of Huntington afflicted with scarlet fever. five more Mores ill.

Hoosierdam James Davis Lebanon Ind Charles Wittenmeyer Muncie Ford, W. Beard Vincennes Silas Coualt Anneke Jans Edward Jackson Indiana Bright Carl Dowden Oscar Watson Jaco Preundich Ohio River Evansville First National Bank Cyrene Jenners Thomas Northcutt Lafayette Michael More Wuntington

A Peacemaker's Fate and Nearby Incidents in Indiana

A violent incident at a dance in Inis Him ends with Abe Neal surrendering after a shot aimed at Reed Potter misses. Orrell Selig, 22, is fatally wounded while trying to quell the riot. Also reported: J K Miller rearrested over telegraph wire cuts. Policeman Kahlo shot during a train arrest in Brazil. farmers fined in Honstixneton for hauling unlawful loads.

Mapisox Ind Abe Neal Wing Stewart Reed Potter John Alberts Neal Potter Orrell Selig Selig

Indiana Man on Restricted Diet Nearing End of Thirty Day Test

Fort Wayne Indiana February 17 Abraham Gump who wagered $1000 with Col James Grey that he could last thirty days finished his fifteenth day at noon Sunday and doctors say the worst of the task has passed His health is good though he has lost about sixteen pounds averaging over one pound daily He drinks twenty four ounces of water and smokes two cigars daily indicating likely success. Emil Eicher Fatally Injured Duck Hunting at River Evansville February 8 The 17 year old son of a well known citizen was shot when a companions coat caught in the hammer of a gun causing a load of duck shot to strike his side near the spinal column Medical aid arrived but he died. Railroad Project Fort Wayne February 17 It is reported the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago line will double track between Fort Wayne and Chicago to meet heavy traffic and expected rise around the world fair Work may start this spring Horse Thief Sentenced Martinsville February 15 James McMeal stole a horse and buggy in September He was captured in Ohio and brought back His trial yielded a five year sentence. Child Turns to Death Martinsville February 15 A two year old child of Hendricks County burned to death after benzine spilled on it while near a hot stove The mother sustained severe burns. Serious Result of a Friendly Scuffle Brazil February 4 Morgan Troutman of Knightsville and Ed Baker of Prairie Point were signaling a friendly scuffle when a revolver discharged in Baker’s pocket hitting Troutman in the spinal column causing paralysis.

James Carr -Loc George Shanks Goshen Bryan Goins Evansville Ind Cincinnati James Edwards Gothering Indianapolis Indiana William Devine Greensburg Emma Wright Elkhart Straw Board Works Schuyler Newander George Hicksman Jesse Streitz Seymour Hnemen Postals Telegraph Company Brazil Posey Green Castle William Sages Kahley Mig Ruth Jenners Lafayette Anderson Maud Jones Clay Vigo County New Albany Joseph Kaclen Moses Hyde Vincennes Scottsburg David Thornett Fort Wayne Abraham Gump James Grey Hunter Kilfed Emil Eicher Clark American Federation of Labor Grover Cleveland Board of Trade of Columbus James G. Blaine Cleveland Hill James Storey Parsons Kan Pacific South Congress Harrison Proctor Col Forsythe Wounded Knee Jordan United States Circuit Court Chicago Board of General Appraisers New York Gibson Whisky Trust Chicago Grand Jury Virginia Washington California Oregon Indiana House Board of Aldermen South Dakota James H. Kyle United States Koch Republic of Cunatemala Central Park Mr. Jacob

District Officials and Court Schedule in General Directory

A listing of district officers including Hon. John H. O Neall and Richard Huffman, with roles for clerk, auditor, treasurer, sheriff, recorder, and superintendent. Circuit Court terms noted as February, April, September, and November Mondays, plus commissioners and justices of the peace named across Highland and Beech Creek areas.

Richard Huffman Franklin Ramsey Thos. LLC Owens Janven Uth Thompson Joseph G. Smith M Moss Esas James P. Denton Circuit Court John €. Briggs W.C. Hesse Justices OF the Peace Highland Beech Creek

Vast mix of early 1900s news items and notices

A broad digest reports labor actions and politics from the era, noting a boycott by the AFL against Clark's thread, calls for free coinage, Blaine reciprocity support, and mixed presidential polling. It also covers fires, legal appeals over tariffs, indictments, a tin ore strike in Virginia, and notable deaths including Admiral Porter.

Pension Office Deficiency Estimated for Current Year

The pension commissioner told the house appropriations committee a revised deficit for the year totals 125 768 005 pounds with 60 698 193 paid in seven months. He notes 55 486 000 needed for old law cases and 9 634 900 for June 2 percent act cases, leaving a 28 678 332 shortfall after 7 080 761 already appropriated.

Hinctos House Committee On Appropriations Pension Office Congress

Simple two dial combination lock opens with two letters

The article describes a simple lock using two dials and two letters from the alphabet. Any two-letter combination like AUT can open the box, making the system easily forgettable yet highly vulnerable to unauthorized access.

Masonic Lodges Meet on Saturdays Before Full Moon

Local Masonic bodies Bloomfield Solaberry Hobbieville and Greens hold meetings on or before each full moon. Officers listed include W.M W.Moffett T B Crose and others with secretaries treasurers and day officers. Post 468 G A R also convenes at Solaberry Ll o clock p m on second and fourth Saturdays with parade of officers noted.

Masonic Bloomfield Lodge No W. W. Moffett W.M W.G. Jones James Hollera J. W Simon Lehman Treas W. W. Gainey H.R. Bowder Richard Huffman Solaberry A. J. Fry J.W. Rutledge T. R. Cook J. H. Johnson S&s. V J. Poot Johnson M. Corwin O. G I. M. Yoho A. ©. Shephena

Masonic Lodges and Chapters Meet Across Town

Local fraternal bodies including Bloomfield Lodge 457 Worthington Lodge 137 and Newark Lodges 467 and 270 hold regular Friday Tuesday and Thursday night meetings. Officers named include N G W C Warrick V G Rec Sec and other chancelors and prelates. Also listed are Worthington Camp 130 and Accolade Lodge 63 with their respective leaders and meeting nights.

Bloomfield Lodge John W.graham N. G Simon Lehman V. G E. E. Uayvns H. H. Nickerson Worthington Lodge No I. UW O. F Eugene Osborn W.C. Warrick F N. Miller Geo. Notter Henry Cooper Treas Centwell W. A. Haye D.G.M Lyons Lodge I A. L. Clogston H. Quillen Joseph McLndoo Kec John Davidson Foun F. Meese Newark Lodge No J. M. Hoke N.G W. C. Nash E.E. Pryor L.K. Casner Per J.d. Failer Reas

Red Men and White River Tribe Meet at Worthington

Worthington hosts a weekly gathering of Red Men and White River Tribe No 911 O R M on Wednesday evenings. Members listed include R K Yardley N Quulen S S J Austin J S 8 W East K of W D A Foster D Houston Prophet John W Abram G W Walter Smith G F.

White River Tribe O. R. M. Meeta Worthington R.K. Yardley N. Quulen S S J. Austin J.S W. East D. A. Foster Ryu D Houston Prophet John W. Abram G. W Walter Smith G. F

Note of letting contract for sidewalk work in Bloomstein

Notice states that Biabet Kauffman Nasi gindel must comply with ordinance No Yot of Bloomstein town. The town Nirshal will oversee grading and waving the sidewalk in front of her Pranklin street property and will proceed on a specified date.

Biabet Kauffman Nasi Gindel Bloomstein Pranklin Street Nirshal Will

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Hood Mary N.J. N.B C. L Hood & CO Apothecaries Lowell Mass Thos, Tan Bckelee Mmerson WW. Artell Greene Shiver L. Slinkard D. W.crockett Surmcorp & Crockett, Attorneys-At-Law Bloomfield, Ind C.E. Davis B. Young Newark Mnd J. W. Gray Sid Awan Ofce of Cavins & Cavina G. 8. C. Cravesxs Worth Side of the Square Bloomfeld W. OY Cotinad Cailsa Washington Township George Bogaerd Grant Weship Swiss City Gaid Township Wm. H. Deck Highland Township J. O. Calvert Case Township Newberry John D Moore Smith Township Anid Township E. E. Spainhower W.T Bata Pew Shuert Gen. Shermn Tast T. Sherman Oelock Alexander and Green Army Navy Ins William Te Tun-Eh Sherman Lancaster Tecumseh Dudpe Sherman Thomas Ewing United States Military Academy Florida Fort Moultrie Captai Elen Ewing Sanrancisco Louisiana State Military Academy Alexandria Bull Run Louisville Shiloh Rouseau Grant Vicksburg Mission Ridge Lookout Mountain Atlanta Savannah Carolinas New York City Vic Kansas House Nirangis Bahia Mr. Blaine Porter Census Bureau SHU Dalletin Market Review Boston Wool Cincinnatis Tobacco Cseeeseee Lawrs Pittsburg S. S Pittsburg and Vicinity Tross Pittssang Allegheny Gheny Amietur Monongahela Sherlock Cin G. McClain Margery L. Brown McClain Eugene McClain M. W. McIntyre William H. Hayden Indiana News Brazi J. K. Miller Clay Circuit Miller Kahlo Terre Haute William Suggs Kahle Honstixneton, Ind Squire Cole Fort Waysxkt Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chico Martinssvilee Inde James McMeal John Fuselman Colwmbus Martinsville William Petty Hendricks County Morgan Troutman Knightsville Ed. Baker Prairietem Baker Troutman Thais General Directory John H. O’neall Ken, Chas, T Akin Oficers Commissioners’ Court Simon Bland W. A. Hars David L. Osborn Joan Crites H. N. Bucher Hendricka Jacob Andersen J. A. Neal Sackeon Cee See Ey. Ferguson Utile Sibashu Ronc Taylor Hans W.P. Barker J.D. Edwards David Groves Ss. W. Osbon J. R. Baxter M. Buckner Talley Leander Edwards T. B. O' Haver John W. Wiss Cage Richland Stockton Jefferson Stafford Etree Eeveee Baltimore Custer Windsor Hugh S. Smith Thomas Wilbery Sedalia James Roe Andy Bird Leonard Scarborough Sherwersville Edward Mullen Sle Wol Parks Perryville No Enise Semuel Buckner Longview Jon Butterworth Ava Lawle Willing Mirs Edward Chipping Willing Philadphia Joho Driwoh Astor Philadelphia Jecob Dr Wel Wakehown Moenk National New Westminster B. C New York General Post Office Donchees Sodagy Greenville Miss Deathinston, Alex T. UE Stuart Staunwu, Va United States Navy Wasnixerox David D. Porter Stoerlock Wates Weasash Oliver Stone Watash James Pittman Hennann Brothers Prine Waveler Redthey Neibom Polegpann Ro Agiist Poioneus Candy Tn New Nene Worthington Camp No Author Palmer W. A. Little W. O. Warrick J.W J. W. Hanson Godfrey Shryer Accolade Lodge No. 63 Gloomfield W. HH AA. Welch R. T. Burrell O. F.herold Sam Shertzer O.W. Shryer Erand Franklin Street Duchan Wii Dadana Goon Bard Storks Aevordaree Lette Bloowield Said Sttterand Saidvay Clifton BE. Dixon, Marshal STG Ican Sc Amerce MU & Pa Broadway
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