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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
4
Bloomfield and nearby towns share a collage of notes on weather, local business, and community happenings. Easter’s late date is noted, a horsehair of local anecdotes, and notices of illnesses, deaths, and civic concerns appear alongside ads for the Bloomfield steam laundry and a Hog book promotion.
Local items list Heaton's upcoming sale on March 7 with consignments of cattle and farming implements. Ritter's hats and new footwear at Ritter's. notices on Dry stove wood, Newspring hats, and Meats and groceries at local stores. Also mentions administrator appointment for Oscar W. Shryer and local deaths and civic notices.
The circuit court disposed of numerous civil cases with several divorces granted and judgments issued. Notable outcomes include Perry Horn and Orpha Horn divorce. Martha Stewart divorce. Bettie B. Chapman divorce. J. Shields vs I. W. railroad damages to land with $265.00 judgment. Rebecca Hartzell note $107.60. Ezra Ax divorce with child custody. Lelia Wade divorce changing name to Samantha Lands. Brinley note and mortgage totaling $1,690.56. and other dismissals, convictions, or continuances.
Reverend John Reid Jr of Great Falls Montana praises Ely's Cream Balm calling it a positive cure for catarrh when used as directed Francis W Poole pastor of Central Presbyterian Helena Montana confirms cure after six weeks Joseph Stewart of Buffalo New York also reports benefit The balm is described as non irritating and non sneezing US price 50 cents or mailed from Ely Brothers New York Address 56 Warren Street New York
Mrs J B Stalcup and Mrs O F Hereld host Argonaut club gathering at Mrs Herold's home. Mrs John McGannon held a cinch party Friday night. Mrs C E Davis and Miss Ella Yakey entertained at cards Wednesday for Miss Lyda Danks of Patoka. Twe children attended a masque party at the Chicago hotel Saturday night. Mr and Mrs W M Moss hosted friends on St Valentine’s night. The ladies masqued and enjoyed the evening. Miss Grace Welch gave a masque parade party Wednesday night. They enjoyed it and long for another. Mrs W V Moffett hosted a six o clock dinner Tuesday for friends.
State cases conclude with several gaming charges discharged or found not guilty. Arthur found not guilty on two gaming indictments. Michaels and Gainey entries end in discharge or nol pros. Hot and Jester plead guilty with fines. Gwinn assault battery with intent remains. Turpin pleads guilty with fine.
During jury witness testimony, juror John L. Ballard accidentally struck John H. Johnson with a pocket knife, stabbing Johnson in the back. Johnson fainted and was treated by a physician while Ballard became sick from excitement. both men recovered and the panel found humor in the incident.
Clerk Yakey issued marriage licenses for Isam Hamilton and Bertha Kirkpatrick and for F. McBride and Sadie Howell.
The piece touts American coffee growth, noting 1807 usage of 336 million pounds and per person consumption of fifty pounds annually. It highlights Lion Coffee as a leading brand with tightly sealed packaging that preserves aroma, guarantees weight and purity, and claims superior quality and value.
An old advertisement touts Grain-O as a tasty nourishing drink to replace coffee. It is described as made from pure grain that aids digestion and strengthens the nerves, suitable for children and adults, not a stimulant, and priced 15c and 25c per package.
In Bloomfield residents are urged to call Moss and Bayse's feed and sale stable on the south side of the square for horse and mule care and specialized feeding. JeprHa Moss and tf Samu Bayar are listed as proprietors.
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