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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1890
Page
2
The Democrat proclaims it has double the county's newspaper circulation and invites advertisers to examine subscription records. It directs business letters to The Democrat, notes a $1.50 yearly price, and records Bloomfield Indiana post office entry as second class matter.
The notice explains paid-up dates on subscription name lines and urges advance payment. It states papers may be stopped if subscriptions expire and emphasizes prompt payment, with credit only for reliable customers. Out-of-county subscriptions must be prepaid and will stop at the end of the paid period.
A period piece urging Greene county Democrats to nominate sober, principled candidates. It cautions about township powers, warns against Democratic split, and endorses strict election law enforcement to preserve a Democratic majority in Indiana. It also ties Cronin trial politics to party integrity and calls for vigilance at primaries.
The county treasury records show fines paid Monday by the county clerk and justices of the peace. Frank Ramsey 185.81 dollars Geo W Osbon 100 dollars Jas Ault 12 dollars Jas R Baxter 70 dollars Oliver M Buckner 2 dollars A S Helms 52 dollars Andrew Ferguson 17 dollars. Total 4116.81 dollars.
A proposed Indiana statute tightens penalties for influencing elections by money or gifts. It bans paying delegates or electors for votes, imposes fines up to $1000, disfranchisement, and potential jail terms, and creates procedures for sworn vote-affidavits and civil actions to recover damages.
County Superintendent writes on the moral duties of teachers and the impact of schooling on national progress. Reflections cover living example, focus on dull pupils, tariff debates, and the value of spelling schools, school houses, and a proposed national board of education with English instruction for ages four to twenty one.
The column lists residents and visitors in Koleen Owensburg Bedford and nearby areas. Names include Tom Flynn Aggie Hale Hiram Loon Polk Gardner and many others with social calls New Year visits and travel to Indianapolis for school and work. An ad promotes Bull'n Baby Syrup and Laxador for indigestion relief.
Reverend Edmonds from Pleasantville preached here Sunday. Mrs Sadle Myers and Emerson Louien visited Sunborn Saturday. Jasper Jeuey and Miss Mary Thmons visited Worthington last week. Abe Kaufman went to Lodiantpolia to visit parents for a few weeks. John Robson of Fowler shipped a load of hogs Friday night. Dr Edwards was called to Stafford township to examine diseased stock. Lester has a boy very ill. Mrs wallie Myers and Cora Poll of Worthington were in Lyons last week. Free Pirth contracted with Davidson and Sheppard to build a six room residence here. W L Slinkard spoke on Tariff Reform on the 3d instant performing one of his best efforts.
A collection of short items mentions visitors like Wim Alcorn and J.D. Brown, local illnesses, church and school events, debates and politics, saloon growth, and published resolutions. Medical ads promote Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Ey’s Cream Buttton. Also includes financial figures, township notes, and a Dr Haine Golden Specific cure promotion.
Noah Byere from Bloomfield visits relatives. Mrs. Lucinda Corbin and son return from Illinois. Local youths attend candy party at James Carr. Andrew Fines stays at Bedford and ponders Louisville trip. Jobb Corbin and Geo Wright return from Illinois and Scotland respectively. Martha Wright guests Rusell Miller. A political admonition urges voting Democratic to avoid saloon influence in D.C.
The article extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as superior to other preparations in all lines of business including medicine. It highlights C I Hood & Co head as a skilled pharmacist with lifelong study and leadership in preparing Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Plummer on a boom and Dreaden a young folk song of the town. Various residents and visitors are noted, with visits, sickness, and small events around Owensburg and Dresden. References include a lodge gathering, school rules, a black eye from a goat, and a catarrh remedy advertisement.
A beach scene shows two boys fighting over a pearly prize until a stranger divides the treasure and preaches sharing. The piece promotes Ivory Soap, warning that imitators lack its qualities and urging readers to ask for the genuine product from Procter & Gamble.
The list shows licenses issued for W. Davis to Cora Mitchell, Wm Harper to Minnie W Cooper, Frederick Kramer to Sophia Strietelmnek, Lander Warren to Bertha McKinnon, Nelson Anderaeu to Sarah Bingham, Albert Musselman to Delle Haya, Jobn Padget to Mary FF McDonald, Weary C Fents to Mamie Horner, John Secrest to Ida Hudson, Dan W Foster to Jenny LD Waywood. Debts on last year due are to be settled per cash on note, 424 W. H. Burke M D. An advertisement promotes Dead Shot cough remedy with sample free and price 50 cents.
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