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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1889
Page
1
A chaotically composed piece extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla for salt rheum with testimonials from LYMAN ALLEN and others. It also includes a long history column about Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Washington, and notable monuments and anecdotes, mixing medical ads with patriotic history notes.
A historical essay traces Washington jokes from the cherry tree to modern parodies. It discusses how satire erodes heroic halos, cites figures like Twain and Artemus Ward, and recalls a Stoneburg boy’s playful habit of repeating Birthington’s Washday, reflecting changing perceptions of the first president.
E Walton a a attorney at law Koreen Ind all kinds of legal business promptly and carefully attended to Emerson Short Hort Van Buskire attorneys at law Office In New Court House Bloomfield Ind Thi Van Bubtiery Waxwell attorney at law practice in Greene and adjoining counties Abstracts a specialty Office in the court house Bloomfield Todiana Will practice in all the Courts of County Being Deputy Prosecuting Attorney will represent the State in all cases where not if Ged before Justices of the Peace W Moffett Noffett Davis Bloomfield Indiana successors to Shaw Bays Will practice law in Greene county or in any court where their services may be required We have the crstract books of our predecessors and will make a specialty of examining titles to real estate and surprising abstracts Gray M v 4 physician and surgeon Bloomfield Ind Office on east side of the square in former office of Caving Cavine I B Rankin M D Bloomfield Ind Office over S Statenos drugstore Calls Prompty attended day of vigit D B Cravens North side of the Square Bloomfield Ind Br H R Lowder Office over Eveleighs drug store south room Bloomfield Ind Wa Burke M D physician and surgeon Scotland Indiana All calls attended to promptly day or night
Notice to residents of Wright township Greene county Indiana that WM Powell trustee will conduct weekly office hours at Jasonville on Tuesdays and at his residence on Saturdays in the forenoon to transact township business. No other business will be transacted outside those days as provided by law.
Notice to residents of Washington township Greene county Indiana that Trustee George Bogard will be at his office residence every Saturday during his term to conduct township business only on those days as required by law.
John D Moore trustee announces weekly business hours at his residence one mile southeast of Newberry Indiana in Cass township Greene county on Mondays and Tuesdays during his term of office and only on those days.
Henry Borter trustee announces meetings at his residence on Saturdays only, per law. Public notice urges residents to attend and conduct township business on designated days.
Notice to residents of Grant township Greene county Indiana that the trustee will transact township business at the trustee's office two miles south of the precinct every Saturday during each workweek. Signed WM. If, Deckard Trustee.
Simon Bland trustee gives notice that the township will transact business at his residence on one day each week except Sunday in Highland Greenecormy Indiana. The notice requests residents to attend and participate in upcoming township matters.
Notice is given to the people of Stock ton township Greeneounty Indiana that Joseph Moss Trunatee will trap and conduct the business of said township at his office in Linton on any day in the week except Sunday.
The New York Press argues George Washington alone among Americans achieved non partisan historical status, unlike Hamilton, Jefferson, Franklin, and judiciary figures like Marshall, Jay, and Taney who are seen through political lenses.
The text notes George Washington’s strong health and temperate life yet recounts his death at 67 after multiple bleedings. It questions historic medical practice and suggests early fatal outcomes from repeated bloodletting, implying a cautious view of historical treatment.
A Saintly tribute from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat extols George Washington as a superb example of physical health and endurance. The piece links his stature to the ideal of mens sana in corpore sano and notes his military leadership through the American Revolution with reverent language.
A Ventura California orchardist asserts his walnut venture on several acres nets about six thousand dollars per year. He notes steady demand and favorable market conditions amid growing plantings in the region.
The long bill sets up precinct limits of 250 voters and creates election boards at county and state levels. Provisions require two ballot boxes per precinct, two special deputies from major parties, and state and county boards to print ballots and stamps. It also details nomination certificates, newspaper publication of candidates, and ballot distribution to inspectors.
Hon J H O Neall explains pension counts in Indiana's Second District. He cites about 3 829 pensions last June, likely 4 000 now, and notes many requests for increases and daily letters from 10 to 30 per day. Crawford Knox Greene Lawrence Martin Greene lead in proportion, while average daily Bureau receipts run about 14 000.
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