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Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1891

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Bloomfield Doctors Offer Prompt 24 Hour Service

Cravens physician and surgeon on the north side of the square Bloomfield Indiana. Dr Lowder with drug store on east side of Weburn square. Burke, M.D. as physician and surgeon at Galasac attended to promptly day and night.

Rian Newark Ind W. Gratmi Ysician Bloomfield, Inds Aenat Caving & Cavins C Cravens North Side Bloomfeld, Ind BR. Lowder Taleup Burke M.D

Trustee Notice for Wright Township Greene County Indiana

Notice to Wright Township residents that WM Powell Trustee will meet weekly at Jasonville on Tuesdays and at his residence on Saturdays to transact township business. No other business will be conducted on those days as provided by law.

Rustee Wright Greene County Indiana Jasonville WM. Powell

Trustee's Notice for Stafford Township Greene County Indiana

Notice to residents that ET will transact township business at my office in Marco on weekdays excluding Sunday. Signed late Samuel Nyenman.

Stafford Greene County Indiana Marco Wee Samueg Nyoeman

Trustee Announces Saturday Office Hours in Grant Township

Wats H. Deckard trustee of Grant township Greene County Indiana announces he will be at Switz City each Saturday forenoon and at his residence two miles south and one mile east of the precinct each Saturday afternoon to transact township business.

Rothe Grant Waship Greene County Indiana Switz City Wats H. Deckard

Trustee's Notice from Greene County Townships

Notice to residents of Highland Brockton and Cass townships in Greene county Indiana that trustees will transact township business at listed locations on set days each week. J O Calvert Joseph Moss and John D Moore notify residents of their weekly office hours and residence meetings per law during their terms.

Highland Township Greene County Brockton Township Greene County Indiana Gldinton Joseph’ Moss Cass Township Newberry Gaid Township John -D Moore

Notice of Trustee Meetings in Greene County Indiana

Notice to residents of Taylor and Center townships Greene County Indiana that trustees Henry Borter and Bbs Stringfellow will conduct township business at their residences on specified days weekly. Meetings occur Saturdays and Tuesdays per law. Residents advised of designated times and locations for official transactions.

Smith Township notice from Greene County Indiana Trustee

Notice to residents of Smith township Greene county Indiana that the trustee will be at the trustee’s office residence on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month to transact the business of the township.

Smith Township Greene County Indiana Bob, Spainhower

William M Moss to Hold Weekly Office in Bloomfield Court House

County Superintendent William M Moss announces he will hold his office in the Bloomfield Indiana courthouse each Saturday until further notice to transact official business. The notice is dated June 1889 and signed by Moss.

Court House William M.moss Bloomfield

Teacher Examination Notice for Bloomfield Indiana

Notice that an examination for teacher's license will be held on the last Saturday of each month starting at 9 o'clock in the Bloomfield high school room Bloomfield Ind County Superintendent Bloomfield Ind June 5 18.

Bloomfield Ind Lllliam M. Moss Bloomfield Ind June Sth. Vores

Indians Attack Supply Train at Wounded Knee Creek

A six hour engagement near Wounded Knee Creek as Indians besieged a wagon train moved by Private Collins who escaped pursuit. Reinforcements arrived and the attackers were repulsed with several horses and ponies killed. Gen Miles held talks with Pine Ridge leaders who indicated desire for peace and return to the agency.

Wounded Knee Creek Rapid City Collins Everone

General Schofield Receives Indication of Surrender

Maj. Gen. Schofield received a telegram from Gen. Miles dated Pine Ridge January 5 noting leaders Big Road He Do Little Hawk Jack Redd Cloud and High Hawk surrendered to miles on the Yellowstone in 1877. The Indian Bureau estimate reductions by Congress stretch through 1890 with figures listed for multiple years.

Horse Long Bear Little Hawk Gen. Miles Sen. Miles Washington Pine Ridge Indian Bureau Congress

Battle Looms Between Hostiles and Friends at Pine Ridge

A World Herald special from Pine Ridge reports an imminent clash not between troops and hostiles but between hostiles and inside collaborators seeking to flee the hostile camp for the agency. The situation signals potential disaster amid shifting loyalties and crowded tensions on Jan 7.

Omana World-Herald Pine Ridge

One Thousand Recruits Leave Standing Rock for Hostiles

Indications suggest about 1,000 Indians have deserted Standing Rock agency to join the hostiles. Reported from North Dakota on January 6.

Standing Rock Yates, N.’ Dak Standing Rock Agency

Pine Ridge Indians Seek Peace Return to Agency

Rushville Nebraska dispatch reports a small party led by Young Jack Red Cloud Big Road and High traveling Monday afternoon toward peace and reentry to the agency amid tensions and desire for orderly relations with authorities.

Rushville, Neb Jack Red Cloud Big Road High

Seventeenth Day Adjournment Follows No Senate Business

Twenty Seventh Day notes the senate did no business on Friday and adjourned at 12:15 after a Spooner motion to noon Monday. No quorum was present. The house also adjourned until Monday.

Senate Spooner House

Free-coinage debate halts elections bill. Idaho senators sworn

In the senate eight free coinage Republicans joined Democrats to set aside the elections bill and advance the financial bill. Mr Stewart offered a free coinage amendment while Mr Sherman spoke against it. New Idaho senators were sworn in. In the house a bill passed to erect a public building at Richmond Kentucky.

Senate Stewart Sherman Idaho House Richmond

Free coinage debate and shipping bill in congress

On the twenty ninth day in the senate Mr. Teller and Mr. West urged free coinage of silver and attacked Mr. Sherman with a reply anticipated from Sherman. Mr. Morrill opposed free coinage. In the house Democrats failed to block the shipping bill but spoke against plans to revive the American merchant marine.

Senate Teller West Sherman Morrill House

Dozen Miners Die In Angles Camp Shaft Accident

An Utica mine shaft accident at Angels Camp California killed ten to twelve men as a cable split near the top and plunged a group of miners about 450 feet to the sump below. Names include Joe Carter William Case Dan Dennison and others amid a prior year cave in.

San Andreas Cal Utica Angels’ Camp Joe Carter William Case Dan Dennison Tom Donovich John Demaris Dave McCann P. Trupich J. Bristano

Republican agitation in Spain sparks Madrid crackdown

Maprno January 7. The republican agitation in Spain alarms Madrid as the government orders police to expel all suspected foreigners from the country.

Spain Maprno Madrid

Boy Almost Killed in Saloon Alley Assault in Columbus

John Lacy, a 16 year old accused of threatening with a razor, assaulted Ed Diltz near a Goble saloon in Columbus leaving the boy badly cut but alive. Lacy was captured and jailed on assault with intent to kill charges. In Exwoop, residents fear a tremor tied to natural gas after a minor quake unsettles the region.

Columbus Ind John Lacy Joseph Goble Ed Diltz I. Winans Lacy Diltz

German baker found wounded in Brazx sleeping shop

Charles Graw a German baker in Brazx Indiana was found Saturday morning in critical condition with several deep cuts from a large knife beside his bed in the bakery. He said a burglar inflicted the wounds but gave no clue to the assailant. If the wounds had been deeper he could have bled to death.

Brazx Ind Charles Graw

Powderly Puts Call for Labor Conference to Form Third Party

T V Powderly, general master workman of the Knights of Labor, urges labor groups to decide on dates for a conference with Farmers' Alliance and trade unions to form a third party. Washington’s Birthday is favored. Cincinnati proposed for February 23, 1891, with follow ups in March and July.

New York T. V. Powderly Knights of Labor Farmers’ Alliance Order of Knights of Labor Ocala Fla Cincinnati General Assembly

Depopulation of Jewish Villages Reported from St Petersburg

Cablegrams from Loxpon dated January 7 report that entire Jewish villages are being depopulated on the pretense they are forbidden, including villages far beyond official boundaries. A Jewish father was fined for a son who did not appear for conscription, the son having died in infancy years earlier. Land speculators are acquiring the abandoned estates for little value.

Loxpon St. Petersburg

Aid for the Famine Sufferers Contrite Balfour to Publish Contributors

Lonpoy January 7 Mr Balfour wires apology for not acknowledging the many sums sent in aid of famine threatened Ireland districts. He will soon publish the first list naming all contributors and amounts received.

Lonpoy Balfour Ireland

General Election Likely in England This Spring

London January 7. Articles indicate a general election in the spring. Sir William Harcourt Dyke of Dartford, aligned with Lord Salisbury's government, urged supporters to prepare for a dissolution of parliament around Easter.

England London William Art Dyke Dartford Lord Salisbury

Europe Endures Severe Cold and Snowbound Rail Traffic

Cold weather grips Europe with heavy snow blocking the Altona Kiel railway and halting traffic. Elbe navigation is hindered by ice in several locations while Greece remains warmer and more pleasant.

Europe Altona Kiel Elbe Greece

Prince Nicholas Dead and Storms Hit Europe

Prince Nicholas of Leuchtenberg dies at 47 after a cancer battle. In Germany heavy snow storms paralyze railroads with trains buried in drifts. A Johannesburg gold patch reports a surge in output, claiming the richest mines.

Prince Nicholas Paris Prince Nicholas of Leuchtenberg Russia Ferdinand Germany Berlin

Tragic Fire Claims Mrs Stinson in Martinsville

Mrs John Stinson of Danville area, described as of unsound mind, saturated her clothing with coal oil and struck a light match on Tuesday. Her husband, in attempting a rescue, suffered serious burns. Medical officials say she will die.

Martinsville Ind John Stinson Danville

Vitriol Attack Blanks Greeneastle Resident

In Greencastle Indiana on January 2 Mr D Kleinbul was confronted at his home by an unknown woman who hurled a pitcher of blue vitriol into his face causing injuries. Police are investigating the assault and seeking information about the attacker.

Greencastle Ind D. Kleinbul Greenxwoop Jefferson West

Local man dies after celebrating permit to sieve carp

John Savage of Connersville Indiana died from excitement after obtaining permission from Washington to sieve for carp in the hydraulic. The incident occurred in Connersville with local officials confirming the unusual death.

Connersville Ind John Savage Washington

Revolver settles dispute in Greensburg family quarrel

Walter Berry fired two bullets at his brother in law John Pettitt in Greensburg Indiana after a dispute. Pettitt survived the close range attack and was treated locally. Police investigated the incident and Berry faced potential charges.

Greensburg Ind Walter Berry Johm Pettitt

Indiana items of crime finance and public notices from the state

A string of Indiana incidents reports defalcation resolved for five thousand dollars, a prison term of twenty one years for rape of a minor, a shooting injury at a Greensburg area dance, a smallpox case in Lodi, and the Indiana school fund standing at 92251341. Other notes include a German inheritance matter factual to Charles Schultz, unsettled sheriff bondsmen in Columbus, a whisky related death prod wreck, two cent railroad fare movement, a boy injured by an iron fence in Columbus, a Columbus drunken brawl, Anderson offering glass plant use, and Peru glass works placed under a receiver.

Bloyd County Ind Witiel John, Pinkerton South Bend Greensburg Walter Perry John FE. Pettit Lodi Indiana Indiana School Fund Charles Schultz Shelbyville Germany Sherif William Smith Columbus Indy Will McLean Dan McCauly Brazil Collumbus Frank Schwarz Tukoff John Lacy Peru, Ind

Mass miners meeting called at Clay City for organization

Braz Indiana January 6 a mass meeting of miners is called for Clay City to strengthen organization ahead of the state convention on March 3 and to push legislative measures. Mining continues well through May 1 when a new yearly scale begins. Block coal orders rise as block and bituminous coal prices align.

Braz Ind Clay City Brazil

Cultured impostors set up math school in Tipton

About three weeks ago two well dressed strangers came to Tipton and rented lodgings. They ran a mobile mathematical school charging one dollar per pupil for a set of lessons. After several schools, the men vanished leaving unpaid bills and students abandoned.

Tipton Ind

Tobacco Culture in Johnson County

Greenwood Indiana January reports farmers embrace tobacco cultivation with Louisville builders planning a large warehouse as one hundred acres are projected this year. Last year’s shipments earned top prices, signaling a thriving regional tobacco market.

Johnson County Greenwood Ind Louisville

Drowns While Crossing Swollen Indiana Stream

In Wayne county a boat with Fannie Turner Hattie Roberts and Nelson Wheeler capsized while crossing a swollen stream. Wheeler fled to shore with Miss Roberts escaping, but Miss Turner could not escape and drowned. Turner was described as a popular belle.

Drovwneil Hentington Ind Wayne County Fannie Turner Hattie Roberts Nelson Wheeler Wheeler Miss Roberts Miss Turner

Smallpox case reported in Clay County Indiana

Smalipox case near Brazil Indiana traced to a visit in Danville Illinois. Ms Samuels of Lodi mining village fell ill and physicians declare smallpox. Nearby excitement follows as health officials monitor the situation.

Smalipox Clay County Brazil Ind Samuels Lodi Danville Tll

Tramps Loot Siegel’s Clothing Store in Brazil

Six unknown men robbed Siegel's clothing store in Brazil Indiana leaving six piles of cast-off clothing in exchange for six suits including underwear overcoats and hats. Loss estimated at $200 with no trace of the tramps or suspects.

Brazil Ind Siegel

Death in Lincoln County Shocks Local Hunters

Rockport Indiana January 7 Edward Criswell was found dead near his home after a hunting trip. His bird dog returned to lead the family to the body and officials suspect accidental gun discharge caused the death. In Lebanon Indiana January 7 Walter Marley and Martin Hohl suffered severe burns from a natural gas explosion with Hohl fatally hurt.

Rockrort Ind Lincoln This County Edward Criswell Lebanon Walter Marley Indianapolis Martin Hohl

Kuhn Seeks Fort Wayne Trial For Horse Stealing

In Fort Wayne Indiana Kuhn requests trial in this city for horse stealing rather than being arraigned in Tiffin Ohio for the murder of Campaign. The note reflects preference for local legal venue.

Fort Wayne Ind Kuhn Tiffin Ampau

Young Thief Capturer in Wanasy Milliner Safe Theft

In Wanasy Indiana Mrs. Standecker a wholesale milliner reported months of missing money from her safe. Police Officers Hoover and Lassell nabbed a 13 year old Watlash youth inside the store room as he attempted to unlock the safe after entering via an elevator shaft. He had helped himself to over $100 in recent months.

Wanasy Ind Standecker Wight Hoover Lassell Watlash

Miners' bodies found after Wilkes Barre blast

Recovered remains of eight miners killed in the Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, mine disaster March 8 identified and buried. Telegraph network nationwide suffers a near-complete outage from eastern storms. Emma Abbott dies in Salt Lake City from pneumonia.

B. Pran Pennsylvania Railrowl SeTneville Lehigh Wilkesbarre Chicago 4 Young Men’s Christian Association Harr'gon Marshall Field & Company Chicago United States Washington Winnipeg Pacific Emma Abbott Salt Lake City United Mine Workers Federation of Labor Alabama Geo. W. Peck Wisconsin Lord of New York Boston Philadelphia

Fire Damage Hits Multiple Sites Across Cities

Fire in New York damaged Frenkmann's factory on Center Street with $50,000 loss. Montreal saw $100,009 in bookseller Bauchemin wholesale damage. Plattsburg prison fire forced 370 inmates to be moved as losses reached $200,000. Blaine mansion in Washington suffered $12,000 to $15,030 in fire and water. Friday night fires destroyed parts of Liftth Avenue and Herrmann's theaters and a dozen stores, totaling about $347,000.

Frenkmann Center Street New York Montreal Plattsburg N. Y Blaine Washington Leiters Liftth Avenue Herrmann’s

Insurrection, drownings, and riots sweep across nations

The report cites an insurrection in the Caroline Islands due to Spanish oppression. It mentions several drownings at Perth on the Danube caused by ice breaking during skating. It also notes a violent riot in Glasgow between striking railroad workers and authorities with many arrests and expected further trouble.

Caroline Islands Perth Danube Glasgow Scotland

Killed While Defending a Child in Martinsville

W B Shoemaker of Indianapolis was fatally shot in Franklin while trying to protect a little girl from a drunken assailant. The killer fired after Shoemaker grabbed the revolver. The event follows earlier reports of other local accidents and a prison confession.

Martinsville Ind

Fatally Shot by a Schoolmate in Indiana

SuivLBYVitre Ind Jan 5 Voorhees Fix son of Suire James Fix living near Fenns shot in the head Saturday by a schoolmate standing about 200 feet away. Injury described as probably fatal. The boy who fired the revolver is named Stephens. Fighting an Application for a Saloon Blanchester Ind Jan 2 Blanchester fights Lafayette Irvin for 2 license to bring a saloon to the town against the will of citizens.

Suivlbyvitre Ind Blanchester Lafayette

Mine Collapse at Coal Bluff Buries Two Men in Indiana

Brazil Indiana January 5 a heavy fall of slate at the Diamond mine Coal Bluff buries Henry and Joe Mc Mahon father and son and injures William Lawhorn and B Morgan. Daniel Piper caught his hand under bolts of an ascending cage and was hoisted ninety feet before being lowered to the bottom for release.

Brazil Ind Coal Bluff Henry Joe McMahon William Lawhorn B. Morgan Daniel Piper

Buffalo Bill Discovery Story Tells of Fame and Fortune

The piece recounts Ned Buntline and W C Gayler tracing Buffalo Bill Cody to world fame. It notes Cody’s Western exploits, papers boosting his name, and his reported earnings of about a million dollars in five years. It also mentions contemporary items and oddities from Indianapolis to society notes.

Ned Eyantline W.C. Gayler New York Buffalo Bill St. James Hotel Gayler Cody Europe Gaylor Pbuatialo Bil Street & Smith New York Weekly Ned Buntline Maj. North Pawnees Bill Buntline Yeading Iansas City Times

Argentine Chile railway to pass eight tunnels in Andes

Engineering reports that a new railway linking Argentina and Chile will bore eight tunnels totaling nearly ten miles through the Andes. Water power and electricity will drive the boring machines, with Juncal and Navarre cataracts supplying turbines and air pressure systems aiding Portillo La Calavera and La Cumbre tunnels.

Argentine Republic Chili Andes Junecalillo Portillo la Calavera la Cumbre Juncalillo Juncal Station Juncalilo Calavera Serpentine Cumbre Ar- Eceeine Navarre Cumbre Tunnel

Unearthed Dwarf Remains Reported Near Cadboro Bay

Captain J. S. Prescott recalls an experience north of Victoria B C as workers unearthed ancient burials at Macaulay Point. Mounds yielded a dwarfed adult, Chinese skull formation, and rough cooking utensils along with arrow heads from tribes long extinct. Cadboro Bay yielded similar finds.

J. S. Prescott Victoria B. C Macaulay Pacific Coast Cadburo Bay Sano Srancisco

Indian endurance far surpasses white athletes says Winder

Dr. Winder of California notes Indians have thirty years among them and cannot be matched in physical development. He claims they are born strong, with a 15 year old Indian boy capable of greater fatigue than white athletes. He adds small pox and billets are the main risks.

Winder California Detroit Free Press

Odds and Ends Chronicle Snippets from an 19th Century Page

A mixture of curiosities notes poisons in Putresvine from flesh and fish and a remedy tea for children using sweet flagroot. It mentions a six to seven mile per second escape velocity from Earth and Chauncey Depew shedding his smoking habit. The Princess of Wales is described as the queen’s favorite daughter-in-law cherished by the queen.

Chauncey M. Depew Princess of Wales

Mythologic School In a Greek cave Chiron Taught Heroes

In a Greek mountain cave the centaur Chiron trained famed youths including Orpheus Mopsus Castor Heracles and Keen Eye. The tale notes Chiron’s knowledge of stars plants medicines poisons and the virtues of truth singing shooting and throwing. The boys grew famous under his tutelage with bravery and skill.

Greece Chiron Orpheus Mopsus Butes Fiphys Castor Heracles Saadee Lang Sk. Nicholis

Cheaper Oranges Hint at Global Price Gaps

An interview in the St Louis Globe Democrat notes oranges can be bought cheaper in St Louis than in Florida. Local fruit often comes from Florida groves, but the lowest prices are said to come from Italy and the Mediterranean. Freight to New Orleans is rising, storage harms fruit, and careful handling could increase returns four to sixfold.

St.Louis Florida Flor Ida Italy New Orleans St. Louis Globe Democrat

Advertising Aphorisms From the Las Vegas Optic

The Las Vegas Optic cites advertising wisdom for merchants with quotes on seed like advertising, careful use, and bold visuals. It argues that consistent attractive ads keep a merchant’s name before the public and likens constant advertising to water dripping on rock.

Las ‘Vegas N. M Optic

Merchants and clerks must excel to win sales

A historic notice argues that successful merchants rely on obliging, informed salesmen. It condemns ineffective clerks and urges merchants to hire courteous, well informed staff, improving quickly or quitting.

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