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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1891
Page
4
USALL PAPER adds to select stock of drugs a vast line of wall paper and window shades with latest designs. Patterns harmonize with room decor and priced to please. Window shades installed in your home at no extra charge. No old stock, everything new.
Local brief notes list showings of The Penalty of Crime a five act drama at the opera house with repeated mentions. Other items promote Simmons Liver Regulator Janda goods tailored suits and real estate by Moss Axtell medical and church revival updates and farm land for sale in Smith township with various advertisements.
Local notices warn of frequent burglaries in the county as merchants fear nightly thefts. Reports include political honors for George W. Obon, church growth with fifty new members, and a death in Greencastle Indiana.
A Cincinnati Enquirer dispatch from Washington Indiana reports a Hoosier farmer daughter Mellie Hughen aged 19 became the center of a love dispute. Thoms W Swanagan of Akron Ohio pursued marriage after a long correspondence and engagement but Mellie rejected him claiming she desired a younger man. The incident drew a crowd and the father escorted Mellie away prompting Swanagan to consider a breach of promise suit.
A note promotes Worthington Mills as the source for excellent Graham. The claim stresses superior quality and reliability from the mill.
Advert says every family should have a bottle of Syrup of Figs to cleanse the system when costive or bilious. Sold in 50c and 1.00 bottles by all leading druggists. February.
The following licenses were issued: Robert Wooden to Emma Jane Guth rey. Thos Shields to Mary M Bland. Robert E Kennedy to Lizzie Croox. Joan Meres to Mary E Blanton. Henry Fields to Maggia M Lester.
Advertises a salve claimed to heal cuts bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and cures piles or no pay. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by S Stalcup.
The auditor will advertise all lands with interest due and unpaid as of January 1. The delinquent list will be prepared and given to printers on March 2, 1891, urging parties to pay by then to avoid extra costs. Thomas C. Owen, County Auditor.
An advertised book claims any woman can become a mother without pain and offers guidance on morning sickness swollen limbs and pregnancy evils. Endorsed by physicians as a private companion for wives. Descriptive circulars and confidential letters available for two cent stamps, Franklin Thomas & Co. Baltimore Md.
An Iowa court overturned theft charges for a youth who dropped a nickel into a slot machine repeatedly, arguing the inscription compelled the act. The judge held the defendant only followed the machine’s instruction and left no coin behind, so he was discharged.
A 100 dollar reward is offered for any case of catarrh cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. The firm F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio advertises the remedy priced at 75 cents per bottle. Included are testimonials from West & Truax and Wapping, Kinax & Marvin, wholesale druggists Toledo. Ralls Catarrh Cure is described as an internal treatment affecting blood and mucous surfaces.
Supt Taylor states certificates for the Bloomfield and Lyons gravel road are near completion and call for sixty percent of the viewer assessed amount. Payments are in six monthly installments of one sixth with six percent interest from the contract letting date October 4, 180. Full payment plus costs can be made any time and the certificate may be paid off early. Offices of R. R. Taylor, Supt., Bloomfield, Indiana, hold the certificates. Patronize home industry and keep money in Greene County. Zwillinger of Worthington offers clothing tailoring.
Names of residents and visitors fill the town roster from Monday to Friday. Attorneys, merchants, and officials including Hultz, Rade, Nations, Jeter, and Bridwell appear among the period’s activity, with social calls, court attendance, and subscriptions noted across Worthington, Newark, Lyons, and surrounding towns.
A dated verse counsels young women against marrying men to reform them. It warns that a lover who cannot be a man while dating will not improve after marriage. The poem urges women to guard virtue, shun vices, and require men prove themselves before wedding.
The docket lists several Indiana cases with guilty verdicts and fines including John Kendall 10 cents? for keeping a house of ill repute, Mary Kendall's case dismissed, Mrs. William Hinds fined 5, John Childers 10 cents and Mullens bond defaulted, William Mickey acquitted, Nick Jackson case continued, Frank Church continued to next term, Robert Mazingo guilty fined 500, Sherman Bamersock guilty, Mary Kidd found guilty fined 500, Alice Skaggs stricken with leave to reinstate, John Terrell guilty fined 5, Todians v John Wolf assault and battery with intent to kill, and a note to use Dead Shot hog and chicken cholera at 44 cents.
Correspondence notes heavy rain and mud. Hugh Doyle to become town resident again. A ministel coupe passed through on Saturday. Bal Haten, former Worthington resident now in Tennessee, visited Friday night with music. Dr Edwards called Sunday to see Polk Gardner's ailing wife. A small band of Indians traveled through Sunday toward the Cherokee nation. Harrison Brown shows a smile. Ely's Cream Balm praised for cold and catarrh relief by Worcester and Springfield pharmacists with multiple endorsements.
The item notes muddy conditions and a promising wheat yield, reports a fever in the community, and records the death of Doyle Potter, a child of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Potter. Local merchants are said to be busy while corn prospects look weak due to landholders' demands and renters' concerns.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a nerve tonic to restore appetite digestion and liver and kidney health with a 50 cent price at S Starcup's Drugstore. The rest of the column lists short local notes about births visits trips and social updates from Lyons and surrounding areas including several named residents and their activities.
Promotes Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds and lung troubles with a money back guarantee. Encourages trial for first time users and offers trial bottles free at S Stalcups Drugstore.
ACOB ISENOGLE visited Bloomfield last week. Wm and David Summerville were in Shoals. 1 N. Doney of Illinois visits friends here. Marion Aikin from in ton visited his mother Mrs P A Akin. Jobo Haaler and syn Obe went to Bloomfield Friday. James Toman, brother of Hon Eph Inman, was in town Sunday. Columbus Roberts and Cordelia visited Elnora last week. Catron and R J Laughlin were at Odon Sunday. Wm Catron of Odon returned from Florida. Thomas Sharples near Martin plans to build a large barn soon. Institute day Saturday marked the last for Taylor township at Blackmore. Many youths attended Culpeper school day in Martin. A O Dobbins was the teacher. An enjoyable time was had.
An old advertisement extols a Dr Sage Catarrh Remedy claiming cure for persistent throat and nasal ailments. The copy emphasizes social discomfort and claims patients improve after treatment, with a bold offer to forfeit $50 if care fails.
EV Whisnand preached at the M E church last Friday evening. Protracted meeting begins at the M E church Sunday. Al Lee the fur buyer was in town last week. Dock Watkins started west last Monday. Sheriff Thompson passed through town Saturday. A E F Miller traded his farm near McVitie to Jonas Uland. Joe Frame a tall carpenter of Beech Creek made a dash to American Bottoms last Saturday. N Hedden went south last Sunday seeking warmer climate. A I Miller returned from a visit near Spencer. Shomae VanDeventer of Highland was in town one day last week buying hogs.
E e Alva Jackson Lima near Mc Vile was on our street Saturday. A L Drake and family Beaver City Neb visiting Drake's parents. J P McIntosh sold a fox hound. Wes Gaston a Ramona merchant was in town. Birthday dinner at Mrs Watkins with about one hundred attendees. James Drake granted pension reissue of 12 dollars monthly with nearly 500 back pay. Advertisements for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil mention health cures and older prose wording.
ARRISON CLARE sick. visiting Martin county springs for health and may relocate there. T. C. Lec ter ill but improving. James H. Creighton works as a carpenter. Elijah Crossland is a skilled trapper and poultry protector planning Arkansas move for game. Ranz Lester and Harry Asdel discuss river-bottom farming next year. George Blackburn ties his horse at D. M. Bynums gate post biweekly. Willard Creighton attends Andrew Anderson's. George and Milton Lerter may move to Cass township. Christopher Graham to make tree molasses and seeks yoke of oxen.
A well known statesman dismisses women's ballot rights arguing women are too weak minded to vote while promoting Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The piece notes alleged uterine and nervous disorders treated by the tonic and its widespread newspaper promotion.
Bloomfield guests include Niss Gertie Cushman and Miss Timmons visiting Will Osborn and wife. John Marteny of Newton Ill. came to see his sick brother. Rev Nash of the 31 E church leads a revival with crowded services. District Good Templars organize. K P’s add new member. Various residents travel to nearby towns for events and visits.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the remedy to escape uncomfortable health concerns. The copy claims the medicine will restore health, confidence, and cheerfulness, urging readers to try it for a rapid improvement.
Gossip and updates report a parade of town happenings. Mitchells clerk in Edington’s store, Dan McCormick and wife visiting relatives, Haye improving, Ault with a bad leg, Roach and Brandon in town, Shrout visiting, Hancock mule death, Mollie Ferguson’s moving to Owensburg and teaching skill, Baker’s mask, Florence Baker return from Owensburg, Parker preaching at Richland and Owensburg plans, Nick Jackson seeking whisky license at Koleen, school closed with a large dinner, Charley Herold leaving Koleen after four terms as teacher.
Readers of the weekly St. Louis Republic receive two six page papers weekly on Tuesday and Friday for one dollar per year. Each issue includes all news up to publication. Sample copies or a premium catalogue are sent free on application to The Republic St Louis Me Dead Shot for hog and chicken cholera 4its.
A nostalgic letter from Dunning Nebraska satirizes false hopes of Western land wealth, warning of harsh drought and sand. The piece contrasts rosy promises with hardships of living out west. Also reports the death of Joseph Combs in Center township at 59, with obituary details and sympathy from the Democrat.
The Post mourns the loss of William Tecumseh Sherman, praising him as a true patriot and noble commander. Resolutions announce mourning drapery for Lovell H. Rogseau Post No. 326 and request publication in the Bloomfield Democrat and News. Simmons Liver Regulator ad closes the notice.
The Washington township teaching body resolves gratitude to Trustee Bogard for his support and to Miss Edmunds for her educational efforts. They commend County Superintendent Moss and thank Lyons citizens for a dinner. They express confidence in future success and unity.
Real estate notes advertise multiple farms and houses near Bloomfield including 23 acres east of town with timber and water, 10 acres east of court house, 237 acres on public highway, 93 acres near city, 120 acres in Highland township, and a 95 acre black land parcel. Prices range from 300 to 1500 dollars with terms and trades offered. The notices invite sellers to bring more property for buyers and conclude with a call to see.
About 65 men women and children attended the birthday dinner for James Pearson who is 34 years old. Those present enjoyed a bountiful repast and a lively evening with good company.
441f Money to loan at seven per cent Geo. WV. Osborn Bloomfield Ind.
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