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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1894
Page
3
A noisy week with varied notes includes Enemies for Life at the Opera House praised by Indianapolis papers as a strong company led by Miss Joan Craven and Naomi, plus local notices of weddings, township election changes, and a plan to install street lamps in the city with gas street lighting discussions.
An awful shock struck Armstead Lawrence's two year old son two miles north of Broomfeld when a partly chewed hickory kernel swallowed during play caused choking. A doctor arrived at two o'clock but the child died twenty three minutes later, a terrible death witnessed by family and neighbors with sympathy extended.
Promises a universal salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chaps chilblains corns and eruptions with a guaranteed satisfaction or refund. Priced at 25 cents per box, sold by S. Staleup.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to me by note or account please call and settle. Persons who owe notes for property purchased at pry sale due Jan 2, 1894 will call and settle at once. Joan Minnen Jr. of Bloomfield, Ind.
An advertisement touts a "Mystic Cure" claiming rapid relief from rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. It asserts the remedy acts as a system salve and claims to remove pain without side effects, urging quick purchase.
One hundred men mobilize to enlarge the Bedford and Bloomfield tunnel between Bedford and Owensburg, preparing to switch from narrow to standard gauge. The Monon line may gain a St Louis connection via the B and B and I and I S lines. Train service to Effingham, Illinois, expected after gauge change. Funeral details note a death and burial in Linton with Rev. Wm. Baker leading services.
Greene county wool growers and sheep breeders are urged to attend a mass meeting in Bloomfield on Saturday February 3 at 10:00 a. m. The aim is to discuss interests and organize future cooperation beyond party lines. All local growers are urged to participate and prioritize their own interests over external influence. J. W. Sronz urges unity and action.
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes the Bloomfield Democrat adopted a bran new dress of type last week enhancing its look, while the Indianapolis News reports the Bloomfield Democrat rejoices in a new dress.
The neat and spicy Democrat of Bloomfield arrived at this office last week wearing a bright new outfit of becoming type and reflecting credit on all connected with its improvement.
The Bloomfield Democrat appeared last week in a bran new dress and is praised as handsome as a little red wagon. The Worthington Sun notes this sign of prosperity for the local contemporary and wishes it many more years and new dresses.
The Bloom Democrat and the Bloomfield Democrat OCRAT fuse praise for a refreshed appearance after a new management. The Democrat is prospering under its new leadership, signaling a revived local paper.
A letter from William M. Moss of Greens, Nebraska, dated January 15, 1894, lauds the Democrat newspaper for its bright, clean, and newsy style and urges subscriptions and advertisements. He expresses sincere well wishes with a Rip Van Winkle reference.
The five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Maxwell of Linton died after being crushed beneath a 50,000 pound block of slate in No 2 mine on January 16. The obituary notes his short life and early promise, and the community remembers him as a darling child. The column then lists numerous local names stopping by or visiting, including W. W. Gainey, Miss Adrienne Gainey, J. J. Riddle, W. T. Bradford, and others from Lyons, Mineral City, Newark, and nearby towns, with brief notes of visits, calls, and social ties.
A crowded field of Republican candidates emerges for county offices in Bloomfield with seven hopefuls for clerk and other races for auditor sheriff treasurer recorder assessor and more. A so called Big Four deal coordinates support among Graham Hays Forbs and Owen while local residents and families are cited throughout the town and surrounding townships.
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder is awarded the world's pair highest medal and diploma in a recognized exhibit. The honor highlights quality, purity, and proven performance across culinary use. Observers note strong consumer confidence and continued brand prominence in baking households.
The fourth annual Farmers Institute of Greene county will meet at the Bloomfield court house on February 1B. S. E B. Kelsey of Newton county and James Riley of Boone county will speak. J. L. Hill chairs the event with Geo. Sullivan as secretary, both predicting a successful gathering.
On Monday January 15 the Pettis Dry Goods Company in New York received eleven cases of hosiery from the customs house. The delivery adds to the store’s inventory for winter sales and reflects standard port procedures for imported goods.
The Greene County News presents a weekly roundup covering births deaths marriages and local society notes along with personal gossip and community events. Additional correspondence is noted to appear on the last page.
Mrs Richard Clemmons is sick at this writing. Mark Jones has gone to the Goose Pond to work. Joe Ockerman was seen on our streets Monday. Mrs Johnson was visiting G M Sparks Monday. Dora Allen is staying at Richard Clemmons' this week. Mrs Joe Ockerman was visiting at John Clift's Friday. Omar Ockerman went to Koreen to meeting Sunday night. The show at this place last Friday night was a grand success. James Hudson was visiting at J W Johnson's last Sunday night. Noah Wade was visiting Miss Phoeba Jones last Sunday night. Milla Sparks and Mary Johnson visited at Jeff Jones' last Friday. Charley Sparks and Clarence Ockerman are the champion fire eaters. Gertie Chaney and Mary Johnson visited Nettie Ockerman last Sun. John Strahle is running his saw mill on K. Cullison's farm near Cincinnati, Wellie Ockerman, Lillie and Maggie Chaney were visiting at Mrs. Johnson's Sunday night.
Real Merit and Hood's Sarsaparilla are extolled as blood purifiers and tonics. A Card of Thanks in Jasonville honors Eddie Campbell while D. A. Curry testifies Dr Bull's Cough Syrup saved his five year old son's life from a severe illness.
Five masked thieves entered the Crown Point Indiana depot and forced the night operator to surrender $17. They failed in three nitro glycerin attempts to blow the safe and tied the operators before fleeing. Detectives later captured them at Star City, Indiana.
Valparaiso Indiana residents near Flint Lake report systematic robberies over two months. A gang of about 20 boys, around 15 years old, used a lakefront barn house to rest during the day and raid nearby farm homes at night. Officers plan arrests of the young bandits.
January 22 Brazin Indiana reports Sherman Bardanis, a young farmer south of Brazin, seriously hurt when dynamite under a heavy stone exploded as he lit a fuse while digging. Pieces struck his face and shoulders in a severe accident.
Readable fragments hint at court actions and arrests in Indianapolis and Bloomfield. Notes mention a widow, a draggist, and a string of events including warrants and demonstrations in Hoosier areas.
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