23 Jan 1891
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1891
Page
1
A fragmented item lists various names and places such as Gavins, Isenhower, Bloomfield News, and Oden Journal, with references to tailoring shops, a break in at G W Osborn’s dwelling, and notices about Dr Rea of Louisville. It notes watchfulness for offenders and mentions upcoming visits and local commerce during a period in 1891.
A compilation of patent medicine claims and local notices including Hood's Sarsaparilla pitches, Simmons Liver Regulator endorsements, and a detective sighting near Switz City. Also reports a Greene county marriage attempt and Bloomfield Normal College opening April, with staff names, piano sheet music released, and a Beers lecture promotion at Newberry.
A fragment hints at praising Graham for high quality and directing customers to Worthington Mills, suggesting a sales pitch or brand endorsement in a local advertisement. The text emphasizes superior product quality and a buying cue at Worthington Mills.
Advertises Syrup of Hypophosphates with claims it harmonizes with nature to cleanse the system when costive or bilious. Bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00. Sold by reading druggists.
A brief newspaper notice offers forty acres of black rich land in Washington township in the corn belt for 600 dollars with 200 dollars cash and the balance over one and two years. A good wagon and team may be taken on payments. For more information address J D Edwards Newberry Indiana.
Readers report positive views of Hood's Sarsaparilla. One case notes a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia, another calls it indispensable for sick headache, while others claim remarkable cures of scrofula and salt rheum. The army of supporters is presented as the strongest advertisement.
An advertised book claims to teach how any woman may become a mother without pain and provides remedies for morning sickness swollen limbs and other pregnancy evils. Descriptive circulars and confidential letters are offered in sealed envelopes by Frank Thomas & Co. Baltimore.
A man identifying as Rowe from Pennsylvania visited Clark Ramsey seeking a marriage license for Miss Jennie Shields. The clerk produced a telegram from Shields stating she did not wish to marry Rowe and to withhold the license. Rowe reacted angrily, claiming interference, and the Shields family, including Miss Shields, resides near Linton and Dusk.
Greene county apportions tax funds to towns and townships from the duplicate of 1889 per December settlement for 1890. The report lists allocations by municipality and township within Greene county based on the 1890 settlement figures.
James Inman's team ran away last Monday while hauling spokes to Worthington. Skinner, a young driver, jumped in front and tried to stop the frightened horses. One horse was killed, the other trampled it to death. Skinner was badly hurt but likely to recover. A valuable carriage was lost. Ioman had recently been offered 140 dollars for it.
The excerpt extols a broad health circle praising a universal remedy. It references the Golden Medical Discovery as a health giving medicine not a beverage. It claims blood purification liver stimulation and relief from biliousness indigestion and stomach troubles. It also mentions curing consumption scrofula bronchitis and throat diseases in early stages.
Emerson Short Frank Ramseily and Gilbert Hendren of Bloomfield buy 1000 acres of land from A M Oxle near Goose Pond center of the pond including section ten in Stafford township for 10000 dollars. John W Jackson buys 120 acres on the west side for 1600 dollars. Wm Wawpler and Sherman Hall take eighty acres for 900 dollars. Further investments planned as operators say no such opportunity has ever been offered in southern Indiana. Come to Linton.
A young man riding a stolen horse fired through a Bethel church window as Rev Whisnand spoke. The shot missed the preacher and Newt Miller by a few inches. The horse escaped with the halter cut, and authorities search for the culprit.
The Pleasant Valley Sunday School notes the death of Rosa Jewel on January 16 1891. They praise her industry cheerfulness kindness and Christian example and express sympathy to her family. Her life is described as a grand lesson for the community and the rising generation with a wish that her virtues endure in hearts and actions.
A string of residents and officials listed as visiting or in town this week. Names include David Killinger D M Bynum Henry McGinnis W F Vaughe Jno Briggs Linton J T Pringle L L Ballard Mrs Lillie Vaughn Thomas Woods Steve Dixon John Allen Hery Feutz Daniel Bingham Rev Isaac Whienand E R Hunter Emerson Short D C Roach Miss Bell Danka Eph Rainwater Assessor Chestnut Yeoman Trustee Wm H Deckard James Creighton Thornton Onley Levi Onley William Powell Marki Porter Henry Daubenspeck Jr A B Ferguson C B Clore and family N V Slinkard Mrs C B Clore Seymour Democrat M D Abbot.book donations and a subscription note for James Shelburn of Dixon accompanying livestock listing.
An advertisement-style claim asserts many fear catarrh but warns of danger if untreated. It urges using Old Soul’s Catarrh Cure and Dr Bulls Baby Syrup for infant ailments, presenting the remedies as safe and effective.
An advertisement warns that mercury in tonics can ruin smell and derange the body, urging prescriptions from reputable physicians. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, claiming it contains no mercury and is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 50 cents per bottle.
A man pursued the $500 reward from Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy makers after claiming a incurable case but was cured instead. The tale underscores the remedy’s claim to cure long standing nasal catarrh, sold by druggists for 50 cents.
Correspondence notes measles raging in the area. Porter, a leading resident, visited the county seat Saturday on business. Mrs. James Carr suffers the worst stage of measles. Lamery Holman, famed Jackson skunk hunter, caught five, one escaped. Joseph Porter buys Gabbard farm and plans spring move. John Benham also has measles. George Wallam was at home Sunday.
OHN Sharr will hunt alone with no son to accompany him. The sick list includes Mia, Jacob Floyd, Agnes Sarver, Julia Lutz, Fred Meredith's child, Jasper Michael, and James Warren's babies. Dr. Oliphant of Buena Vista and Dr. Cook of Solsberry attend. Carmichael family attended Hebron church. Oliphant reports progress at school. Jasper Holtzclaw from Jonesborough visited town. Wm Pethiel fell ill Monday night. A doctor is urgently needed. Miss Nola Combs died Tuesday from lung trouble. Kinsey Cullison plans to return from Missouri with family.
10K Middleton was in Spencer Monday. Miss Violet Neal of Bloomington is visiting relatives here. James M. Davis, proprietor of the Davis House, is very ill. A lodge will give a grand ball at the Williams House Friday night. Miss Rose Jewel of Highland township, recently in Indianapolis, died there. remains buried in Owens graveyard last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Payne returned to Clinton last Monday. Will Kruger of Indianapolis was in town last Saturday. Walla Crull leaves for Chicago this week to take a restaurant position. Ed Fuller visited Vincennes last week. A social dance at Charlie Stephens home Monday night. all had a pleasant time. Miss Maggie Neal visited Bloomfield over Sunday. Bert Hollis left for Andera Monday to work at a glass works.
Eor ge Hoke and Miss Nora Mc Intosh of Newark are on the sick list but improving. B Frame also improving. William Brough, the book agent, went to Ell e t t e ville to deliver books. James and Thomas Baker of Iowa visit Trustee Bruner and family. Frank Philpot seeks a good brood mare. George Weaver Ebenezar Torrence and John D Whaley had sheep killed or crippled by dogs. John Minks is building a residence in Center township. Lashore brothers and Arthur of Buena Vista help pension papers for Laura, a cripple. Scott Emerson and Joe Frame finish John Martindale's residence. J E McLaughlin and others attend county F M B A assembly at Bloomfield. Henry Miller of Newark sells Welcome oats at 65c per bushel. Domestic notices include oats quality, carpenter work, and ads for Salvation Oil and Dr Bull's Cough Syrup.
Keuffman returns home to Indianapolis while relatives visit Texas for four weeks. John Ross and William Seater trade horses. a horse turns up dead in an old weir after the swap. Suc cess to Joe Strausser moving livery business to Freedom. Mrs S P Stalcup and nephew George Myers eye a Posey county visit. Uncle Mat Yakley to Soldiers Home Marion. S O O F to organize a Camp February 12 with around twenty five members. Andy Johnsons wife bears a colored girl. A G Kaufman boards with J H Quillen. Fitzgeralds wife improving. druggist Criss promotes patent medicine ads. Rebecca Hassler returns from ten days visiting J H Quillen and family.
A DEMOCRAT correspondent contrasts with the News reporter while noting Rev Whisnand’s sermon and forthcoming meetings at the M E church. Rev McAllister and Rev Iyan, Methodist and Baptist ministers, will visit this weekend and next. James Ryan, a local citizen, was seen on Saturday as S D Hoks, a merchant, moved coal oil barrels. Two township Lady teachers eye a county fair horse riding prize.
A reader laments leaders moral lapses while urging self-improvement and integrity. Hedden remains active and prosperous as a druggist. The F M B A lodge grows with new members. A Dublin-like clash over drunken depravity triggers sharp rebukes. Church attendance wanes among older residents, with a singing school organized at Hamsun. Lizzie Sullivan visits Highland grandmother. Scott Emerson returns from American Bottoms to his trade. Miller comes back from Spencer last Saturday.
The community notes a quiet period as merchants seek cash or notes while Ray Whisnand preached at the M E church. Locals Akas Glidden and Mike Crow attended the farmers lodge, and Anderson and Sparks bought tobacco. The News and Democrat correspondent reportedly doubled up, with talk of grand jury investigations into Christmas Eve drunkenness and disputes among Knights and Odd Fellows. The DevocRaft’s lady correspondent is not commented on. A complaint is raised about strangers entering business and spreading deceptions, deemed unsuitable for whisky or tobacco relations.
Reports on the town note Wm G Moss of Dugger is very sick and anxious friends await recovery. Mrs J E Bratton goes to Evansville for her grandfather s illness. Rev Baker closes Baptist protracted meeting after a week. Gunn s Ideals visited town bringing entertainment. Ora Price and Carl Strong were at Bushrod. J E Bratton at Tarre Haute. Nathan Huot from Switz City acts as I L I agent in his absence. O E Davis of Bloomfield visited. Next building season planned as liveliest yet with brick blocks and dwellings. Briggs of Sullivan in town. Chas Buzzard ill with lung hemorrhage. Burns birthday ball set for Jan 26 at Terhune Hall with songs and dancing. Some locals critique county superintendent s schoolhouse decisions. Mrs Dora Osborn of Bedford visiting. Prof Cravens and Prof Zartman to hold a normal this summer.
Several Denver and Cheyenne pharmacists and a Denver druggist endorse Ely's Cream Balm for dry catarrh. They claim it cures many cases and suits those affected by alkaline dust and dry winds. The testimonials name B Fy and W A Hover from Denver and Geo W W Hoyt from Cheyenne. 4412
Belle Kirk is on the sick list and measles cases are reported along with several families noting recoveries. Sam Jackson and Lister attended a Clifty gathering about measles. Miss Belle Mansfield hosted guests Saturday night and Matt Ashcraft’s dance Friday night drew a good crowd. Community visits include L Kirkpatrick’s Dresden trip and merchant Simon Ashcraft reporting strong trade.
Delegates from 300 towns met in Topeka in secret to form a permanent Citizens' Alliance. President Zercher of Olathe says it mirrors the Farmers' Alliance but will not admit farmers. The new body will operate alongside the Farmers' Alliance with a joint executive committee for shared matters.
Madison Ind Jan 17 Joseph Hortus stole a dressed hog on market during the owner's absence. He was arrested indicted tried and sentenced to the penitentiary for one year within twenty four hours.
Fort Wayne Indiana January 17 the natural gas company shut off gas to manufacturing establishments on short notice to conserve supply for domestic use as the available gas was critically limited and action was necessary to ensure household needs.
An old style sale ad touts a salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and other skin eruptions. It promises a cure for piles with money refunded if not satisfied and lists a price of 25 cents per box sold by S. Staleup.
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