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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1893
Page
1
Indiana legislators discuss salaries for justices of the peace, a statewide commission to unify divorce and wills laws, and proposals to reduce circuit courts. Calls grow to limit waste, curb appropriations, and push good roads while preserving fiscal restraint and targeted reforms.
An editorial from the Richland Independent urges taxes on corporate property at its fair cash value and notes the need for smarter state policy. The piece also comments on inheritance taxes and critiques burdens on government.
Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cugengy & Co sworn to pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Testimonial notices and internal use claims advertised. Also sale ad for an 80 acre farm north of town listed.
Sharp, varied briefs from across the county present a mix of notable notices events and curiosities. Highlights include local happenings, community updates and brief reports tailored for readers seeking quick prominent facts.
Newton Bonham is on the sick list. John Bennett returned from the west last week. Bedwell a drug drummer was in town on Saturday. A gas company plans to bore wear this place soon. Ezra Littlejohn will move to Terre Haute soon. Some young folks attend Providence church. Joe Tennis rented Ezra Littlejohns farm and will be a good neighbor. Pid Hays of Shelburn buried his wife at Barns cemetery last week after a boiler explosion scare. William T. Price of Richland Nebraska was bedridden with lumbago but Chamberlains Pain Balm helped him return to work. He recommends the remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia. 50 cent bottles available from Cavins Isenhower. Jan.
Kinsey Cullison plans a Thursday visit from Missouri. Matt Sparks of Bloomington bought logs last week. Hiram Burch and wife from Monroe County visited L. G. Sparks Monday night. Young sleigh riders sought details from Jacob Floyd. William Hudson sang out Republicanism on Saturday streets and predicted Bill McKinley as next president. Teacher institute at Holtzclaw schoolhouse drew all local teachers and praised the session. Seymour Riddle of Switz City visited Friday and teased about editing the Banner. Chamberlain & Co of Des Moines advertise Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised for quick relief and croup prevention, sold by Cavins & Isenhower. January.
A survey of local items includes Noah Inman visiting home, E Dington seen on Saturday, Harley Rush traveling to Arkansas to buy hogs, Sophia Carr returning from Bedford, Sears and Son planning a mill engine upgrade, a forthcoming Christian church protracted meeting, Gabe the detective in town with no arrests, Charlotte Burnham visiting Reed station, plans to form a coal drilling company locally, Boone Lenard attending Indianapolis Business College, Jackson teachers enrolling at Danville, youths undergoing reform, trustee Zeb Rush tallying 121 school days, a slogan “The first shall be last,” and Owensboro Dramatic Company planning its first play soon.
The advertisement touts a universal salve that cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with money-back guarantee. Sold by S. Stalcup at 25 cents a box.
Bogard undertook a business trip to Avoca on Wednesday. John T. Nance and wife from Harrodsburg visited last week to see friends and settle his mother's estate. Rev. Harvey delivered an inspiring sermon at the M FE church on Sunday with the text Faith in God. Ella Bogard and a companion drove to Jonesboro Thursday to visit her home before returning to school the next morning.
Miss Mollie Price accompanies a trek of about two and a half miles as dawn fades, arriving with dark swollen ears prompting restoratives. The Dist No 5 township institute saw full attendance of teachers and patrons, who contributed baskets of food. The writer praises the event and Ely's Dream Balm after influenza and catarrh relief, noting improved singing ability.
Rural column lists sickness and visits for H A McAaley Dave Brown and others. Notes memberships and officers of Daughters of Rheea Newark Lodge No 411 with many named members and visitors. Describes lodge work by Dove Lodge 375, supper, and travel details with multiple community names and personal remarks.
Ed Dobbs and others visited nearby towns while stock water remained scarce. Local residents discuss mail delays and road improvements, with many naming visitors and goods suppliers. The piece notes a Salvation Oil promotion and urges better mail service for isolated households.
H Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin suffered neuralgia rheumatism stomach and liver trouble with marked weight loss until three bottles of Electric Bitters restored health. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois healed a long standing leg sore after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Amica Salve. John Speaker of Catawba County North Carolina recovered from five fever sores with one dose of Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Salve. Sold by Stalcup's Drug Store.
Jno P Hicks improving slowly. W Axtell in town Friday. Uncle Isaac Halstead not expected to live. Caleb Snapp of Carlisle in town. Simone very low but improving. Miss Bell Bledsoe sick but better. An infant of Will Middleton died here Saturday and buried at Marco Sunday. Abe Fines died Monday night of pneumonia. Odd Fellows held a social last Wednesday night. Minnie G Arnold sick with measles but recovering. Coal shaft progressing, down about 50 feet. expect coal at 106 feet. Geo Knotts and wife of Carlisle visiting. Three year old Mack Keller died of scarlet fever at Bedford and was brought here. Jae Shaffer bought ground from C H Edwards for $200, bought 18 months ago for $50. Jno Shaffer’s house burned on Wm Bogard’s farm. no one home. neighbors saved meat and lard. no insurance. Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption and coughs guaranteed. free trial bottles at S Stalcup’s Drug Store. Large size 50c and $1.00.
Charlie Bark jr visits home while Tom Levington hosts a hop. Wa McHaly saw his parents last week. Samuel Sample marketed midweek. Schyler Coffey treated his scholar Friday. McKinsey Heckam and companion on the streets Friday. George Coley hauling logs for Enoch Bruner. Wm and Ira Wright away on Saturday. Lottie Isum visiting Elletsville. Mr Fiscus of Owen county in town Friday. Joan Hudson making shingles for spring barn. Will Burk and wife in town Saturday and Sunday. Marshalls and Boruffs of Newark visit Wm Camden Thursday. Wm Smith of Monroe county guest of Schuyler Coffey. Teacher's institute at Solsberry well attended. Floyd Burk working for Geo McConnell through winter.
Entries report illnesses and recoveries for Jane Burk and A L B Johnson, visitors to Lancaster and Newark, and visits by Miss Jessie Hickam and Lola Sample. Readers are urged to organize a local literary, note the total eclipse on March 4, and request Newark correspondence. Also mentions sleighing parties and a ban on the People’s party.
Jacob Berns and Allen Mitchell were in town on Wednesday on business. Billie Inman returned to work for Woofford and Sons. Protracted meeting at Nine Mile and Providence draws attendees. The Sherwood band gave a concert at Terhune hall with proceeds for the band. Sleighing is good and trains are off schedule with track work hoped soon. Simmons Liver Regulator advertised as a remedy for biliousness and headaches.
Sim Smith and John Collins visited Bloomfield on Tuesday. Miss Jennie Eaton of Indianapolis visits Mrs. Theodore Rainbolt. Willard Webster of Illinois visits friends. Frank O'llaver filled Rev. Elrod's Prairie Chapel appointment last Sabbath. Local youths from Fowler attended prayer Thursday night. Mrs. Anna Stinkard of Illinois visits her mother Mary Faite. Misses Crefla and Cresaie Hatfield of Lyons attend Theodore Rainbolt social. Nellie Bremer of Passaic NJ endorses Dr Bull's Cough Syrup claiming it cured months long cough.
Mr Gentrys little boy is sick and most in the area are improving. Six more weeks of school at this place. Mr Osborn and family visited Mr Smiths on Sunday. Joe Quackenbush visited his sister Mrs Flory over Sunday. Kate Branstetter considers returning to Greencastle this week. Joe Smith may move to his farm soon. Mrs Rob Corwin on sick list but slowly recovering. Harley Heaton of Matamoras seen in these parts last Sunday. No prayer meeting last Sunday night. Rev Love and lady attended church at Bethel Sunday night and Monday. Will and Wes Chipman Miss Fon Greene Ada Campbell visited school last Friday. A young man in neighborhood rides a horse back when sleigh riding. New stock of merchandise will be placed in the room now occupied by Mr Smith. John Workman proprietor.
Raleigh Elron argues the teacher is a society leader and moral guide, not just an instructor. He urges educators to engage parents, promote libraries and local improvements, and stand for Christian principle and patriotism within a shared community. The piece also notes calls for public office information and health ads interspersed in the page.
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