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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1891
Page
7
Cavins and senhower promote Dead Shot for hog cholera and chicken cholera with farm sales listed in Newberry, Bloomfield tailoring ads, land sales in Smith Township, and liver regulator urged for digestion. Local officials report county treasurer shortfall, river-area farms for sale, and community notices on licenses and fairs.
Land ad offering forty acres of rich black soil in Washington township within the corn belt for 600 dollars total. Terms: 200 dollars down, balance in one and two years, with a wagon and team accepted as part payment. For details write J D Edwards Newberry Indiana.
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as renewing health and aiding cleansing of the system, with 50c and $1 bottles sold by leading druggists. It also lists school fund accretions for fines in 1890 1891 and named local clerks and trustees, concluding claims not consistent with the product are avoided and that it acts gently on kidneys liver and bowels.
Daniel H Neidigh's relatives and friends gathered last Saturday to celebrate his 55th birthday with a home dinner and a lavish spread. Guests presented gifts including a rocking chair from Mr and Mrs J D Neidigh and a decorated mirror from Perry Neidigh and wife.
Dr J Hardy returns to activity. Several Worthington and Linton residents, including C and Davis from Indianapolis, W W Moffett, Rev W E Speare, Jonico Young, Jake Neidigh, A P Slinkard, Dr C R Durment, John Roach, Ed Killian, L Sims, Abe Hilburn, A L Dilley, B F Stringfellow, Wiley and Riley Ray, Will Edington, Emmerson Short, Frank Hort, Henge Keesler, Jake Berne, John Berne, James Harrison, Jim healing a cancer, and others from Linton and surrounding towns visit or conduct business.
GE reports heavy Sunday snow halted cooke making and turning spokes. Wm Lawhead of Illinois visited town Monday. Seymour Riddi spoke at Center Schoolhouse Indian Creek Monroe County. Paris Kirk and E B Farnham plan a slight of hand show with Bell as assistant. Paria Ridde and Wom Suge form to rival Jim Kirk rabbit trade. Mary E Kirk at home this week. Miss K staying with Taylor Carmichael Monroe County. Asberry Hutcheons of Illinois guest of John W King Monday. Mia Oma Cullion visiting Dollie Riddle Tuesday. Peter Moore owns barber shop ready for first class work.
An old advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a universal health aid for longevity. It claims the sugar coated granules stimulate the stomach liver and bowels without nausea or griping and cure biliousness constipation headache and other diseases from an inactive liver.
This week’s column lists visits and travels by residents such as Dr O Neall W K Wesner Mrs Cushman and Rev Sapperfild. It notes the work train repairing the road and a recent M E church meeting with four new members. Also mentions births and local musical purchases plus Hood s Sarsaparilla advertisement claims.
Local notes report a near accidental burn to Mrs. Fitzgerald and a left side injury, other health mentions, and multiple travels. Names include Rev Wilson Quillen, M Hicks, Dye Wagner, C W Keys, Matt Spice, Emil Stine, and Annie Mees. Activities cover visits to Chicago Hancock County Sanborn Bloomfield and Texas trips.
Tanner N R Hatfield, a Clover Valley school teacher, passed through town Saturday. The report notes social visits, travel to Cincinnati for wood hauling, a large wood-cutting event for J M King, and various local residents visiting friends and attending meetings.
Plainfield resident Mrs Michael Curran believed her cough and lung illness were hopeless consumption until a druggist recommended Dr Kang's New Discovery. After ten bottles she recovered, returning to full health and housework. Free trial bottle offered at Starcup's drug store with large bottles priced at 40c and 21.2.
The report notes strong turnout at the institute last Saturday and a superintendent critique over monthly pupil examinations. It lists marriages, visits, and local movements including Robert Denny's marriage in Scotland to Cynthia Laushlin, and various residents visiting relatives and working on local projects.
A vivid travel tale by the wife of the Ben Hur author titled The Repose in Egypt An Ori ent Medley. Describes cheerful, peculiarly charming narration with a lively tone and rich illustrations. Descriptive catalogue of 132 pages offers popular and standard books free by mail for 5 cents plus 12 cents.
Friends gathered at Henry Miller’s home on January 9 for his 63rd birthday. Various locals and visitors, including Moses Qoley and his Illinois relatives, were mentioned alongside moves, illnesses, and local happenings in Solsberry and nearby townships.
A publisher advertises a book claiming painless childbirth and relief for morning sickness and pregnancy evils. Endorsed by physicians, it offers descriptive circulars for two cent stamps. Address Frank Thomak & Co Baltimore Md for details. mentions Dead Show for hog and chicken cholera.
A gathering at Frank and Bitter’s Fairplay residence marked twenty five years since their marriage. Guests from Linton and nearby towns shared gifts of silverware and cake while plans for an upcoming Odd Fellows camp and notes on local happenings survived among the chatter.
Public health warning against mercury containing catarrh medicines. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Encourages purchasing genuine product through Druggists at 74 0 per bottle.
The Owensburg column reports Etta Walliams sick in Bedford Avenue awaiting sister Nellie, Lute Bradford gravely ill, and Mrs Paris Wharton ill. It notes Ganon's Idealw plays at Brown's hall, local tradesmen like Billy and Emil Woody, and changes in workers. It mentions a reading circle, a measles case, and community doings at Brown's hall.
Chicago stock exchange figures describe a savvy lumber dealer and other victims taken in a New York bunco scheme. A polished young man posed as the son of Cleveland magnate Dan P. Eells, promising funds to cover travel and duties, then vanished after a forged charity and a costly customs bill.
A column urges travelers to check dogs comfort while en route to events, criticizing careless handlers who rely on servants. It shares a rule to feed dogs personally and inspect sleeping quarters, noting some hotels neglect canine needs and urging sportsmen to seek better care.
An unclear report describes a peculiar encounter between a Jude Foreigner and a British tourist amid harsh winds. The scene is noted as unusual with only the two living participants acknowledged in the overheard dialogue.
A New York Commercial Advertiser excerpt notes Reynier's battery design with compact structure and flexible wooden pockets holding plates, compressed by rubber bands. The spring arrangement provides elasticity for better storage and transport, signaling advances toward practical propulsion and electricity generation.
The St. Louis Republic describes Graveyard Point in northeastern Washington County Iowa as a bluff along the Iowa River where mound builders Indians and later white settlers used the same site as a burial ground across three eras.
A Youth's Companion quotation notes that several cultures lack counting concepts beyond basic numbers, describing Bolivian Chiquite, Torres Strait Papuans, Australian Bush men, and Gran Chaco chief examples to illustrate limited numeracy. It juxtaposes this with an unflattering view of societal attitudes toward local enterprises and newspapers.
An old advertisement touts a salve claimed to heal bruises sores ulcers rashes eczema and skin eruptions including piles. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists price at 25 cents per box with seller S Staleup.
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