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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1894
Page
3
The Democrat announces a new outfit from Barnhart Bros. & Spindler of Chicago and promises more features. Subscriptions and funding urged as the paper plans improvements and street lamps while reporting local notices, deaths, lectures, and events across Bloomfield area.
A grand jury accuses ex-sheriff Lenuel TH Willis of murder in the first degree for the death of Will ia C Waltz. Willis pleaded not guilty and trial is set for April 3, 1894. He is in jail as lawyers prepare for the prosecution and defense.
The Christian Leader reports J T Russell, former editor of the ex Banner, jailed on a forgery charge. A Bloomfield publisher case shows Russell posing as a publisher, claiming robbery of thirteen dollars, borrowing two dollars, and fleeing with a wife left behind. Police in Bloomfield have him in custody.
Incoherent OCR fragment mentions births, bribes, a Minter on rs hiv, and outstanding business. References Herr & GRAVAM and Pert & Carabum. The text is unclear with stray names, dates, and vague actions.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for help during Hazel Musselman’s illness and death. Amos Musselman and Fiona Musselman May express gratitude for support and kindness from the community.
The document lists fines turned over to the auditor by justices of the peace totaling 255 00 and clerk totals 5018 25 35 00, combined 756 18. It also memorializes Minerva D. Gilkerson born May 3, 1825 near Cumberland Guernsey County Ohio, died Dec 31 1803, noting a large family and Methodist church affiliation.
A long list of personal visits and arrivals notes numerous residents and guests in town. Names include Job Huys Bedford. G HL Hendren Canton. W Shiver Indianapolis. J A and Bil Stalcup. Noah Klean. D B Long. Sierson Short Marsh. Will Fuller Terre Haute. WQO Dobbins Mine City. Wim Hinds Worthington. Uncle John Mackall. Mrs Mary Walton Indianapolis. Oscar Fitzpatrick Linton. Will Warnick family Worthington. Frank Frye Washington. J B Heaton Indianapolis. Dec Wilson Worthington. Wn Jeffers Newberry. Leonard Smith Tulip. Marion Utterback Taylor. J T Martindale Center township. C K Slinkard Illinois. Frank Knapp visiting relatives. Elias Abrams Tulip. Daniel Axe Lyons. Fred Whitaker Little Monon. Ella Neal Te y Axtell Rachel Brown. Geo W Anderson Ross Wol een. Jack Anderson Taylor township. D B Corbin Robinson merchant. W Inman Linton. Geo W Ellis Stockton township. Dr J W Gray Wichita. Brinton M Nations Heaton. Frances Ground Tryons. Miss Lou Corbin Bedford Miss Moosie Mitchell. George Bogard Washington township. George Brandon Center township. Henry H Humphreys Tennessee visiting relatives. plus local notes on salve advertisement and railroad time changes.
Kansas highlights and town gossip including births deaths marriages and visits. Names such as J W Middleton Chas Slinkard Walter Buckner and T B Anthony appear with events around New Year roads church gatherings and a Squire Foster case. Local business shifts and road work progress noted with J J Pairchild Pred J L Jessup supervising gravel road grading.
Win Woods sells property here and D T Geddes moves back to the old farm. Joshua visits by the "Jolly Datehman". Maurice Barker also in town. Rev. Whitsett preaches. John Tsenoele and wife visit from Newberry. William Woods and wife with Master Guy in town. Hol Cole and Dr Shirts visit from Tavens. Cyrus Isenogle and daughter spend holidays in Washington Daviess county. Flo Flater of Scotland spends holidays at Worthington. Sarah Black dies aged 94. funeral at U P church and burial in Scotland cemetery. Sherman Osborne in town from Greene county. young folks dine on oysters at Chas Ledgerwood's. Miss Dean Hindman departs with dance and music teacher. Uncle George and Jacob Letherwood return from Nebraska with a jack rabbit from WM Hostettler. Town cows invade sidewalks. no supervisors.
The report notes Mes Charley Davis illness improving. Poachers' institute convened at Mossberry on Saturday January 6 1804. Stella Beard, a handsome lady from Polinois, returned home Saturday. Miss Minnie Bunting returned from Ploombield Tuesday for her aunt Mrs Henry Shmelds funeral. Miss Nannie Gaston, formerly teaching at Gosport, is visiting her aunt Mrs PLM Cook while ill.
A patient notes relief from billiousness using Simmons Liver Regulator after years of trying medicines. The claim suggests no other remedy helps, with the drug available from your local druggist in powder or liquid form.
The piece notes nasal catarrh as a long standing nuisance and claims Miv's Cream Balm offers rare radical cure after many treatments failed. It asserts widespread pharmacist availability and high satisfaction with the remedy.
Stephen Willian is seen on our streets. J Tsenoele and wife from Scotland visited Saturday. Miss Dean Tlindman of Burns City visits friends here. Chas Slinkard of Wildis plans a stay. Newberry represented at Mortland's coffee supper Monday night. Youths attend church at Mud Pike Sunday. Miss Ethel Slinkard and brother Steve host friends Wednesday. January 3 meeting held at Christian church. Rev McComnick preached Wednesday night and Rev Scoville Thursday. Austin Butcher hosted friends then left for home.
Miss Cora Buck Dr Shepherd Ed Quackenbush Jas Tribble recently injured Phineas Palmer of Goose Pond Elmer Yeoman Grant township and Cyrus E Davis and son Paul Bloomfield were in town. John Brede a tee injury occurred Tuesday of last week at No 2 coal mine.
A jumble of local notes mentions weddings and arrivals in Toledo and nearby towns, including Miss Clatney Bue and Rev. Wy Duk of the area. The piece also advertises Midwinter Fair excursions to California and Oregon via Pennsylvania Lines with details on routes and price offerings.
Miss Aleie Lent visited last week in town. Charles Drake met James Walsh and his uncle visiting. Mrs. Mary Maderson returned from Paedenigaadis. Miss Nora Abedntost attended a Saturday fawn event. John Chops and wife attended church at Newhope Saturday night. Mr. McCaniel and wife passed through town Sunday. Rob Gaster went to MeVille with hour for Me Haughtin and Nush.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as carefully prepared with Pipsissewa and Mandraios Dock to create unique curative powers. It claims remarkable cures others fail to achieve and contrasts it with Head's Pills that cure biliousness.
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