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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1889
Page
3
A town report blends health alerts scarlet fever cases with local happenings. Notices mention new post office quarters developing fortunes for lenders and property sales plus revival meetings and a school term restart.
A collection of briefs and ads from Shoals area, including legal notices, sales offers, church events, farm sales, and local personnel news. Items mention the Martin County News, school encouragement, revivals, property sales, supper at Castle Hill church, railroad hospital plans, and a noted medical operation in Worthington.
A long column lists residents and visitors in Indiana towns such as Linton Bowling Green and Bedford. Names include Thos Maddox Mrs Ballou Col Cavins and J E Bull with mentions of trips to Indianapolis Ohio Texas and Washington. Local editors note subscriptions and civic duties while praising community figures and announcing business notices.
The state board of health report urges using scarlet fever as the sole name for the disease to avoid confusion and emphasizes that even mild cases can transmit it. It calls for isolation proper care and judicious use of disinfectants to prevent spread.
On Monday around 8 o clock the engine house at the Summit coal mines near Linton caught fire from a defective smoke stack destroying the engine room blacksmith shop and wash-house. Total loss estimated between 2000 and 3000 with no insurance. A mistaken western sky reflection last Sunday was from the marsh south of Linton.
Notice to stockholders of the Greene County Central Agricultural Society to meet in Bloomfield in the circuit court room on Monday January 14 1889 at 1 pm to elect officers for the ensuing year. Only those who have paid subscriptions and had stock issued and signed may vote. Wo M Moss secretary. Jan 1 1889.
All persons aware of debts to me must call and settle immediately. In my absence Capt. G W Osbon is authorized to receive money and settle for me. 4812 H. R. Lowb DeEr.
New Haven Dispatch to New York Sun recalls a romantic tale linked to Mrs. Johanna Boettger’s death by suicide. In 1848 she married Jacinto Casariego after a Spanish sailor wooed her as a teen. later she wed Herr Boettger and raised a family. A later return of the sea captain revealed two husbands and a son who rose to become a Spanish commodore until a saloon and a stolen $1000 drove Mrs. Boettger to insanity and her self-inflicted end.
A New York Mercury note explores whistling as feared “devil’s music” and cites superstition about women whistling being unlucky. It cites a town talk story about nails for the cross and highlights Mrs. Shaw as a refined female whistler who entertains audiences with airs like The Mocking Bird and Home Sweet Home.
Compound oxygen consumption aids asthma bronchitis catarrh dyspepsia and hay fever without drugs. Inhalation and revitalization claimed to cure chronic nervous disorders and rheumatism. Bloomfield leading citizens testify to its virtues. Home treatments available at this office.
Market notes from Cincinnati and other hubs cover wheat corn wool hogs sheep lambs and cattle. Prices vary by grade and region with detailed figures for wool by origin and class and live animal values in Boston Philadelphia Chicago and regional ports.
New York reports wheat prices at No. 1 state red 109 and No. 2 red winter 101, corn at 4H54c, oats No. 1 white 3c, No. 2 mixed February average, cattle at 9 555 per 100 pounds live weight. Philadelphia notes strong Quaker benches with aging youth returning to plain life after worldly fashions.
Lewiston sees rising snuff dipping with a new fashion focusing on a mild intoxication. Devotees use a smear of snuff with soap and other substances applied to the nostrils rather than inhaling. A tobacconist orders twenty five pounds weekly. snuff comes in ox bladders as large as a head and as solid as Dutch cheese.
In Francisville Indiana on Sunday George Dowell was shot in the right breast and badly wounded by Wood Thrasher who surrendered afterward. A six month feud with other citizens led to the confrontation as Dowell and Thrasher argued with Dr. J Brown in the street and both drew pistols. Dowell's gun failed to discharge.
Business items promote Walker and Beem for warm lunches or fresh oysters. They claim finest cigars and candies in town and offer daily fresh bread. An ad notes thirty acres of land in Jefferson township for 150 with inquiry at the office.
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