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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
3
The marriage of Tes H. Jones of this city and Binel S. Rise of Odgon occurred at the Methodist Episcopal church in Ofoo with Rev HL ON officiating. A large crowd attended the public ceremony despite many invitations.
A family note reports the mother convalescing after an illness and returning home on Monday. Captain John Beaty is on the sick list and Uncle Joseph Porter has relapsed and remains unwell.
Fees set for notices include five dollars for county offices and five dollars for prosecutors and judges, two dollars for township offices. No announcements will be published until payment is received.
The Democrat announces John A. Riddle of Hroom field as a candidate for prosecuting attorney of the Fourteenth judicial district subject to the Democratic nominating convention. Edward W. McIntosh will seek renomination for the same office pending the convention decision.
The Democratic National Committee meets in Washington today to choose the time and place for the national convention. Kansas City appears favored with the event likely around June 6.
Friends of Robert Miers across counties push for another candidate from Greene county to defeat W. M. Moss, arguing it may be the only route, while skeptics doubt the plan’s chances.
Chairman Manrin appoints John H. Spencer of Washington and John Johnson Jr of Bedford to the State executive committee for the Second congressional district. Good selections. They will see that the district is organized.
Bloomfield resident Moss aims to defeat Bob Miers in county politics as other officials seek to use his aggressive stance to advance their own ends. The piece casts Moss as a challenger with a real chance if he can fend off anticipatory maneuvers by local leaders.
The passage recalls Landis as the most famous figure in the Indiana delegation, described by lawyers and politicians as merely a country editor yet capable and influential enough to leave a lasting mark beyond those who once promoted him.
In a dated appeal the speaker argues that lawyers dominate Congress and urges replacing lawyers with teachers farmers and merchants. The call suggests broad professional representation and questions the current balance beyond the district’s history.
CuatoMaN Parks Martin appoints W. Hosea Hawkins of Sullivan as secretary of the Democratic State committee. The choice praises Hawkins as highly capable and suggests the new secretary and committee signal a strong campaign effort aimed at winning in Indiana.
The district shows strong opposition to third terms with critics recalling past defeats. Supporters of Judge Miers push the bid despite history where John L. Brett failed after a similar push, noting changing local majorities and the shift from Dubois to Monroe counties.
The passage questions W M Moss supporters backing Mr Miers for congress arguing he has no notable achievements meriting a third term. It challenges supporters to name accomplishments and questions the plan to run him for judge two years later, noting his long public service from age 21 and age 58 future concern.
The Democratic state committee meets in Indianapolis on Saturday to set the time and place for the state convention. Chairman Martin says the event may be held April 18. Terre Haute offers to cover convention expenses and give the committee 1000 dollars to host it in Prairie City, with a preference for Terre Haute.
Local notes list residents visiting and traveling through Solsbery including John Hendricks Sam Alexander Squire Mc Haley Orville Island and other friends. The piece mentions Henry Coster delivering mail Nimrod Burch and Enos Carpenter canvassing for treasurer. A temperance meeting is announced for March 3 with a program of songs speeches declamations and a children's recital.
Margaret Lynn died at Dr. Bridwell's home in Owensburg on Monday at 7 AM aged 74 years 5 months and 5 days. She was the mother of Mrs. Bridwell and known as Grandma. She had been in poor health, strength returning until last Friday when grip worsened. The family mourns a heavy loss, and her remains were taken to Bedford for interment. A 2 year old child of William Stultz is sick with catarrhal fever. Stanley Byers of Avoca visited last week. Frank Bridwell was elected Democratic committeeman last Saturday. Lillian Rush and daughter Eula visited her parents J. W. Ikard and wife of Switz City. Willie Strosnider is improving slowly. Mrs. Oscar Gresham of Lanesville visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Woods.
Mrs Sallie Campbell spent Wednesday with Emma Bridwell and Isaac Snyder went to Switz Wednesday. Henry Canads visited Triston Saturday evening and T E B Bridwell went to Elnora on business. Wayne Duke’s sick child nears recovery. Lola Newsom stayed with cousin Amy Fort. James Rampley attended a Fulier social. Valentine day memories in Dixon. John Wallace traveled to Worthington. Rufus Reed moved to John Sexton’s house near Dixon. Avery Beck campaigned for assessor in Dixon. Osa Mount and Lola Newsom visited Charles Bartley Monday.
A large crowd at the Democratic meeting in Center township supports Nathan Oliver as committeeman for the west precinct. Beech Creek voters discuss Barney Holtsclaw as sheriff, arguing the timing favors the Democrats and noting past Republican losses in the area.
Allen Chapel reports cold weather. Emery Shepherd traveled to Bloomfield Saturday on business. Henry Gordon shared dinner with Rile Shertzer and family Sunday. John Corwin and family of Tulip are visiting relatives nearby. Mrs Reuben Shertzer visited her parents Mr and Mrs David Sharp of Tulip last Sunday.
An advertisement touts American Poultry Mixture as a cure for cholera roup gape and other fowl diseases. It claims vast poultry losses and promises guaranteed results with a refund option and a sample box offer for one dollar from American Mfg. Co. Terre Haute Indiana.
A church ceremony in Bloomfield impressed guests as the bride, a social favorite and Bloomfield High School graduate, wed the son of prominent local couple Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Jones. The Rev King officiated, marking a notable union of two well known families in the county.
A state university wedding joins an exemplary young man and his bride in a happy ceremony. The bride wore a traveling costume and the groom a black broadcloth. A public reception followed before the couple departed for New York and Washington City. They will reside in the city after March 14.
A well dressed man with wife and child swindled women in the northern part of the state by selling first class dress samples and shoddy patterns. He promised a first class dress by his wife for $8 and offered $5 cash with the order, keeping one dress pattern as incentive. After securing about twenty orders totaling $100 they vanished, leaving customers with patterns worth less than a dollar.
A vintage advertisement extols Vick’s Trande quoit Music Melon with breakfast freshness and family joy. It also promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains, easy on the stomach, affordable, and suitable for children, with price details.
The Baptist church holds a protracted meeting starting tonight at 7 p m with planned special music for each service. Everyone is invited to attend. David Blankenship, Pastor. Also notices accounts owed to L P Ryan & Bro must be settled at once to save costs.
Hurrah for spring styles and summer samples on display at A Bermuth. See them before ordering a spring suit or overcoat.
A fire yesterday destroyed the home of George Meese about a mile west of Dresven Indiana. The dwelling burned completely with no insurance to cover losses.
A long list of visitors and locals are noted in town this week including W. J. Ramos returning to Terre Haute, Joseph Britton of Newark, Berjam Irvin of Farmer, Powell Bueeb of Dugger, Dr. J B Young of Newark, and many others attending court, in town Tuesday, or calling with favors. Notables include Hon. John Bays of Sullivan, Wm Gray near Solsberry, and J B Dillon of Washington township.
An old medical advertisement touts BoB OB Gateing discal Eye as a cure for gland disorders catarrh rheumatism and skin sores. It claims rapid relief and urges readers to write to Pod Pera Co for a free sample and more information.
Numerous locals including Sheri Shepherd Wil Butler Richard Anderson Harlan Rosier and Jeptha Moss were in the city Tuesday. Amos Schiesaft and Noble Shanks were seen in Teedson township. A wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Scott will be observed March 10. Robert Scott, 77, recalls seventy years of frugal farming and devout Presbyterian faith while supporting eight children.
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