20 Jan 1888
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1888
Page
1
A reflective poem by B. L. A. Miternal City, mixed with ads for Dr. Bull's Baby Syrup, Laxador, and Electric Litters. The verses recall old school mates, distant days, and the imagined reunion, alongside promotional notices and a health remedy pitch.
Local column from LINTON reports visitors including Dr. Benj Sherwood of St Louis and Miss Effie Davidson of Lyons. Social events mention the Liston girls leap year ball in Terhane's ball and Joé Turner’s new clerical position in Yakey &o’s. Also notes on residents, a race planned next month, a death from cerebrospinal meningitis, and ads for Salvation Oil and Dr Bull's Couch Syrup.
Since the last report Clerk Ramsey has issued licenses to John A. Stone and Lizzie J. Blackmore Albert Hendricks and Eliza J. Hendricke and Hugh Foley and Emaline Boyd.
An old newspaper fragment advertises Beat Salve for skin ailments with money back guarantee and price. It includes political commentary on veteran disqualification laws and a loan offer. Also features testimonials for Hall's Catarrh Cure from L L Gorsauch M D and Cheney & Co with a cure claim and 75 cent price.
Arch Aikinad calls Saturday. A J Clark raises a smali boy. Mrs J Arnold improves in writing. Henry Ingrem’s child dies at two weeks old Saturday. Aaron Kaufman returns from Cincinnati after two weeks. Isaac Halstead visits daughter Mattie in Sanborn. B F Reid sells a carot coin to wife’s cousin at Bigumington for 492. Wesley Aalstine returns from Oak town after two weeks. Gundiefinger returns to Indianapolis Monday. Reid & QO offer seo merchantable goods. Lester and Geo Bogard ship stock. John Davidson attends Mr Anderson’s funeral with $60 hearse. buried near Carlisle. Ed Babi and daughter Vernia attend Lyons gathering. oyster supper incident. Bevo Gundlefinger visits Miss Norah Kanfosan’s family. Genoa described as a jolly fellow.
New year greetings announce Gilmore’s Aromatic Wine as the best topic and vitalizer for men women and children. The ad claims fifteen years of standard use and high physician endorsement, noting it treats general debility and female-specific disease. Sold by S Stalcup in Bloomfield Tod.
Protracted meeting begins Thursday January 19. Several boys attended the dance at Noah Sims last week. Harmon Bates of Vilas plans to open a boot and shoe shop. Dr. B P M Cook hosts an successful leap year party Saturday night. J E Bryan to Bloomfield to join Elert and Graham. J R Johnson buys Bryan’s store and house and moves in March. Ely's Cream Balm advertised with testimonials to cure catarrh.
Rlenry Fieds was here on business. Ben Gibson of Koleen visited the city on Monday. Log haulers use sleds for the first time this winter. Mineral plans a new church next spring with contracts to be let in April or May. A river party was delayed by rain and sleet, then returned home. An advertisement promotes Bloods Sarsaparilla as a cure for a severe skin condition, with a mail order offer from C J Hood & Co.
The piece censors a range of issues from April election stakes to McDonapps Indianapolis speech and McDoralt remarks. It notes an attempted murder by mail against Judge Woods and debates pension arrears. It also covers rallies for the Democrats, vice presidential endorsements for Gov Gray and Hendricks clubs, plus a House vote against assigning clerks to Congressmen. It condemns sensational reporting on Sam N Dean’s suicide.
The plan envisions each precinct ex officio chairing its Hendricks club with the central committee member serving as ex officio chairman of the county committee and the state committee member as ex officio chairman of the congressional committee. Delegates ensure club members are represented at all levels from state to local. Documents pass through a chain from national to state to congressional to county to precinct to Hendricks clubs and finally to the people.
The piece argues Indiana Democrats must mobilize in April to deny Republican gains. It warns of national consequences if spring votes slip and urges nominating the strongest local trustees to maximize turnout, stressing each vote counts toward November outcomes and party strength.
The conference week signals growing support for Congressman Bynum as a gubernatorial nominee. He denies candidacy while friends and party members see him as the strongest choice, citing labor support and his campaign strength. Opposition includes Matson Myers and Cooper, with Noblack and others discussed as possible contenders. Republican Greene County to organize and target township votes in April.
The column outlines Bright's disease as a kidney disorder with vague early symptoms and describes how Warner’s safe cure claims to protect and restore kidney function. It notes that neglect can lead to death from apoplexy pneumonia heart disease or infection and mentions Germany offering 400000 marks for a proven cause.
Printed in stock on colored bristol card. One ad card reads Please don't ask for credit size 8x15 inches five cents each. Another card states Our terms are cash or produce 11x13 inches ten cents each. Orders solicited.
Property features an all fenced hewed log house a make house a stable twenty five bear ing apple trees two springs seven acres of timber and fresh ground. Asking price 150 dollars cash with balance on time to suit purchaser inquiries at this office for particulars.
Subscriptions are accepted at this office for any newspaper or magazine published at the regular rates. This notice informs readers of available subscription options and pricing.
Report details a $900,000 Laughlin inheritance scheme in Mineral City. A man posing as John E Edwards gained access to power of attorney but was exposed after a son in law uncovered the ruse. Edwards fled to England but is expected to be arrested soon. Local witnesses say the imposter also used the alias King.
S Starcup's drug store reports a boom from offering free trial bottles of Dr King New Discovery for consumption. The ad touts quick relief for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat and lung diseases with a $1 trial bottle and a warranty. Also notes pension grant for D H Abram McVitie and new song Hungry at Somebody's Door from J C Greene Co with 2-cent stamps for mail requests.
A vivid sketch describes a tall huckster with a small wagon and a donkey, presenting a “combine” as a crowd magnet. The piece then argues St Jacobs Oil’s superiority through testimonials, likening it to a multifaceted remedy with lasting relief and universal efficacy.
Tensions have been granted to John Headley Marco and John Moreland Wrthington in a formal action. The decision affects local governance and raises questions about property or roles within the Wrthington community. Further details were not provided in the accessible text.
An 19th century advertisement touts Darbys Prophylactic Fluid as a water additive to keep skin soft and white and to remove offensive smells. It is promoted as a tooth wash improving gums and breath, curing toothache, and as a remedy for chafing, inflammation, piles, and corns. The rhetoric urges old maids to reform and work this season.
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