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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1892
Page
1
A harsh satirical poem by L.0. Tayler denounces widow Mrs. Lee with biting lines about her alleged character and influence over young men. The piece claims she will fail to win affection and ends with a harsh warning about her social impact. It presents a personal attack in a period-voice tone.
A playful verse by Capt. Tayior praises a widow named Winnlog for her cheerfulness and diligence. The poem hints at household tensions and rivalries, noting enemies within the home and a sense of aging memory as time passes. December 25 is referenced.
Our correspondents note a medal contest at Bethany church next Saturday night with all invited. Minor social items include residents visiting relatives in Monroe county and a teacher at Plummer school spending time with her parents near Lyons. A New Year party honors Miss Loia Cunningham visiting from Youngstown, Ohio. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup promoted by a local user profile.
Bloomfield residents recount holiday time with families including Rott Thompson William Thompson George Shiels John Bullock and Will Han num. J B Vernon returns to Lexington Scott county for school. Bil Glover visits after twenty two years away. Grip cases widespread. Demarest medal contest and festival praised but to be fully covered next issue.
An 19th century style sale notice touts a salve claimed to cure bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever pores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. It lists a price of 25 cents per box and notes sale by S Stalcup.
Dated scraps report family greetings on New Year and visits from Etta Ray of Indianapolis and Bid Pringle of Kentucky. Andy Gregg from Lyons and Mr Kruper and wife from Intop attend Sunday events. Mrs Dave Gregg rests in Missouri as town social life notes a quiet Friday ball and shifting health.
A string of small town mentions reports illnesses including Mrs L D Ennes with a very sick child and Aunt Polly Davidson described as very sick. Visitors include Jacob Neideigh and son from Bloomfield, Mrs Dora Vin from Peoria, and Henry Buvenshin from Switz City. Local scenes include Aaron Kimbley’s sickness, updates on Mrs Moore near hours of life, and Henry Buvenshin visiting on business.
Infant child of Mr and Mrs Wm Walters is very ill with lung fever. Trustee Spainhower spent part of last week in Indianapolis. Everett Morris returns to Terre Haute after a visit. Myra Jim Stantz and nephew from Coal City visited Mrs W F Robinson over Sunday. Rev Asbury preached at Scaffold last Sunday. J F Conant of Terre Haute visited his mother Nancy Conant. Miss Anna McDermont, a Bloomington teacher, vacationed with her brother Frank. Several young men walked to Worthington due to bad roads. Lizzie Anderson visited Switz City over Sunday. Sunday-school lesson leaves not received so no class. A R Bunger's best horse died last week. Nicholas Huffman and Riley Hyland visited Clay County friends last week. Many youngsters entertained at William Walters's last Tuesday. Jacob Heath attended funeral of Will Walters's little girl in Highland township. Mr Walters visits his sick sister in Morgan County. Sickness is prominent in Smith. Strawberry ribbons sell for $1 a yard. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup 25 cents. Salvation Oil 25 cents a bottle and kills all pain.
Names of residents and visitors appear at Avoca Marco Robinson and Alex McRin in Kentucky. School progress under Albert Ashcraft. New Year social at Harry Jackson’s. Clifty to form a debating society. Fred Ashcraft buys stock in Robinson and plans trade with Colonel Miller. Tobe Duke trades horses. LeRoy Cooper to Koleen. A baby born last September weighed fifteen pounds and now weighs forty. Bil Harpy plans a book, expanding his subject matter.
The advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a universal cure for liver and kidney diseases, skin ailments, and malaria, claiming purer blood and guaranteed results with a money refund option. It promotes 50 cents and 1 dollar bottle prices at S Stalcup's Drugstore.
The town sees lively business as prices hold steady and the whine of poultry yards returns after holidays. Reports from Wright township and Nine Mile cite illness, political leanings, and social visits while a teachers institute and church gathering add to the week’s small happenings.
Frank Huffman of Burlington Ohio says two doctors declared his consumption incurable. After using Dr Ning New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds he recovered enough to walk across the street. He now enjoys good health and endorses the remedy. Trial bottle free at 8 Stalcup's Drugstore.
The Hobbville column reports a quiet year end with community prayers, school flag restoration at Sanborn district No 1, and growing M E church interest under Rev Harvey. It notes Mrs. T Bogard’s water trouble, Uncle Charlie Foddrill’s church attendance, Addi son Cox’s illness, and a New Year shooting death of Mr Minx nearby.
Ed Fuller spots two intruders who broke into the bake shop on Christmas night and took cigars and chewing gum, a 10 by 12 pane was stolen and the culprits crawled through the window. Fuller will press burglary charges in a few days. elsewhere Mrs Howe the postmistress is ill with grip and deputies run the office.
With causes paid, will come handy to anyone who is now out of employment, especially where no previous experience is required to get a position. If you want a position see advertisement headed, A chance to make money.
THNOWN atill improving. Own is building a store room. Mias Laura Killian and her brother Hursh spent New Year's with their aunt in Odon. E. L. Crecelius and wife of Lyons are visiting here this week. Chas. Markel will move his household goods to Waslington this week where he is scraping faces and clipping hair. Harvey Laughlin and lady were off on a visiting tour on New Years day. His wife returned home sick. Neal Bogard is very sick at the writing. J. C. Shirts and D. Slinkard filled some baskets with provisions and clothes and took them to Widow Sheets. 5, of V's gave an oven supper on January 1st, and raised 22 net. The M. E. meeting is still going on with good results. Use Dead Shot on hog and chicken cholera.
Government chemists and health boards found Royal baking powder delivered 28 to 60 percent more leavening strength than rivals. Officials note purer ingredients and better keeping qualities, while consumers pay the same price for inferior powders containing lime and alum.
A discussion on taxing transient shops under Section 631 of 1891 statutes outlines assessor duties to value stock in trade of itinerant sellers. A New Year editorial urges forgiveness and personal renewal, plus notes on the Indiana school book law lowering prices and the New York senatorial election rulings affecting party power and potential reapportionment.
The annual election will be held in the courthouse on Monday January 11 at o'clock p m Stockholders are urged to attend The officers to be elected for the ensuing year include President Vice President Treasurer Secretary General Superintendent Assistant General Superintendent and nine directors
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