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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1892

Page

3

Royal Baking Powder Endorsed by Government and Doctors

Government tests and medical authorities declare Royal Baking Powder pure, reliable, and superior to all others. Authorities from Rush Medical College, San Francisco Board of Health, New York State Analyst, Minnesota State Chemist, Wisconsin Dairy Commissioner, and Indiana State Chemist praise its purity, strength, and wholesome ingredients. Avoid powders needing larger cans for same weight as evidence of adulteration.

Haines Rush Medical College Chicago Board of Health San. Francisco Wisconsin

Seasonal Advice on Health and Staying Warm

A compact 19th century style note urges care for health and warmth to ward off illness. It emphasizes eating and drinking wisely, keeping the body strong, and wearing an overcoat to fend off Jack Frost and the grip of cold weather.

Local notices and events from Bloomfield and vicinity

Bloomfield news notes residents births deaths divorces sales and town affairs. Reports include births in Love and Chaney families, deaths of Roland Wilson and William Linderman, a divorce suit between Louella Musser and Edward Musser, and community notes on schools roads and local businesses. Also mentions a livery stable, prison-related court cases, and horse breeding at Leonard Farm in Owenburg Indiana.

Edward Love Tulip Moss & ‘Atto Court House Bloomfield Tod Joel Ellis Wright Township

Cupid's Capers Marriage Licenses Issued

The following licenses issued since the last report include Wm. B. Dyer and Amanda EF. Holder and Frank Boyd and Eva McIndoo.

Wm. B. Dyer Amanda EF. Holder Frank Boyd Eva McIndoo

Miners Denounce Linton Call Action in Buckeye Strike

The Buckeye Local No 190 miners denounce the Linton Call during their recent strike. They resolve to discontinue taking it and urge sympathetic groups to follow suit, signed by J C Womeldorf Hamma Brown and W H Ropewneer.

Liston, Inc Buckeye Linton Call J.C. Womeldorf Hamma Brown W. H. Ropewneer

Aston Knapp Passes After Short Illness

Aston Knapp, a long time resident, died at his home north of town last Tuesday at 3 30 p m aged 16 years 8 months 4 days after a brief illness. He suffered grip with pleurisy and died quietly while seated before the fire. He leaves a wife and ten children. Mrs Knapp is ill with a similar ailment.

Leonard Farm Red Ribbon Greene County Warrior Kentucky Thorn Wilkes Gov. Stanford Sunol Joe Downing Abe Downing Owenaburg Iud Thos. J, Leonard Aston Knapp Sven Jase ‘Gough Ville Tipton Torge Indianapolis Brandon Wa Spangler Tipple Kirk Woefenberger Wolkerton Indianaplis Hocaya Abs Charlestown Muncie Delaware County Ida Neff George Rapp Hartford City Rinear Union Township Bartholomew Soante John _J. Cochran E.T. ‘Nordhamer Neeann Danville Erastus ° ‘Douglass Samuel Chaney Wm. Wiggle Cordovia Chaney R. W Hill Democrats Indiana Abner Evans Jos. Knot North Mitchell Altha- WiLson Dillborough Frank Thalmiller New Albany Dan Kinney Tipton W. H. Withoff Goshen Pavut Ketrnear Rushville D. Ecktey Hunten Bloomington Yoing Huter Monroe County Yipton Sherman’ Hobbs Hobbs Paris Russell Madison Hebrew Adath Israel Cleveland Arthur Orr Chicago

Hunters boast capture of unknown big cat near Beehunter marsh

John Young Will Lynn and William Sheffler captured a four foot long beast weighing about 100 pounds in Beehunter marsh below Linton. Locals believe it may be an ocelot or puma with some thinking American lion. The drained marsh promises more game and a big Bloomfield drive is planned.

John Young Will Lynn William Sheffler Beehunter Marsh Linton Bloomfield

Obituary of Catharine Stockrahm in Greene County Indiana

Catharine Stockrahm 73 of Stockton township Greene County Indiana died January 17 1892 at her husband Wm Stockrahm’s residence. Born in Germany she emigrated in 1853 and joined Olive Branch Baptist Church in 1871 where she remained a devoted member. She left nine children eight living with thirty nine grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral preached by the writer at Olive Branch January 18 1892. Dearest mother though bereaved God heals sorrow. M C C thank

Catharine Stockrahm Wm. Stockrahm Stockton Township Greene County Ind Linton Germany America Olive Branch Baptist Church Olive Branch

Indiana School System Report Shows Large Enrollment

Hervey D. Vories reports to the governor for the year ending January 1 detailing 521,41? students enrolled and 869,060 in daily attendance. It lists 13,441 teachers and 9,801 school houses with a total fund of about 9.85 million including common school and congressional funds. Revenue figures for 1891 include tuition distributions of 1.804 million in January, 2.084 million in June, and 1.696 million in special schools plus overall receipts of 6.096 million.

Hervey D. Vories Indiana

Personal mentions fill Worthington week in notes

Local column lists residents and visitors in Worthington and nearby townships. Names include Zvillinger Walter Wills Inman H Fowler Bruner Knapp C C Ballard Alex Spian Len O Smith Henry Moore Steve Stalcup Simon Lehman Sam Simons M G Cole George Bogard Belle Shields Vera Miss Maggie Mike Gray Frankie Baker John T Hays George Sullivan Jasper Riddle Mrs Joanna Eveleighs R. G. Greeves Prosecutor W L Slinkard Christian Danielson John W Middleton Lewis Spainhower Nash & Bros dissolution notice.

Mike Gray Frankie Baker Henry Esker Fairplay Township Ritter John T. Hays Sullivan

Demands for Chilean apology over Baltimore sailors attack

President Harrison urges Congress to compel Chile to apologize and withdraw a Mafta circular, vow safety for U S sailors, and enforce remedies. The message details the Valparaiso assault on the Baltimore crew, Chilean police delays, asylum refusals, and the need for a formal international response.

US demands Chilean apology after Valparaiso clash

President Harrison cites brutal assault on US sailors in Valparaiso, calls for apology and reparations, notes Chilean police and soldiers attacked Riggin and others, and warns of possible diplomatic termination if demands are not met. He recounts evidence and urges Congress to act to protect American citizens abroad.

Matta Montt Talbot Riggin Patbot Tieton Intendente Intendencia la Patria Valparaiso Calle del Arsen Plaza Wheelright Senor Mzzint Foster Chile United States Baltimore Seaman Davidson Mare Island Lieut McCrea Schley Schrey Stitt Placida Foreign Office Legation Evans Yorktown Capt Schley Judge Foster Hgan Congressional Party Admiral Brown Big- Ein Jenkins Keweenary Valpardisg Crexy Strangly Obileni Dack Inualparaiso Struc Anda Riggins Johnson Charles Langen Shell Neident New Orleans Webster Calderon Board of Oflvers Upn Nuade Santiago Pirst United States Navy Wharton Ita Executive Department Congress Egan Linfer Patrick Shields San Francisco Baryncamin Harrison Executive Mansion

Hanlon Brother Leaves Stage for Pulpit

William Hanlon announces that George Hanlon will abandon theater to pursue preaching. George Hanlon, famed as part of the Hanlon brothers, rose to fame in Country and Europe with Voyage en Suisse.

St. Louis William Hanlon George Hanlon Hanlon Borote Europe

Barnaby Appointed Cashier by State Treasurer Elect Cope

J val Barnaby, a leading citizen, named Cashier by State Treasurer elect William T. Cope. The post pays 92,000 and requires a $100,000 bond.

Cantoy, O J. Val. Barnaby William T. Cope

Indiana items and accidents flood regional news

A hodgepodge of reports from Indiana counties details deaths, accidents, unusual incidents, and local happenings. The items include fatal crushes, fires, a sleighing tragedy, a boiler freeze, a gas explosion, and a controversial ordinance debate in Indianapolis. The piece also notes weather, a rabbit cull, and community notices from nearby towns.

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U.S H. A. Mort Palmer University of Iinois N.Y Minnesota Ince Jack Frost M. L. Combe C. B. Knpp Wach Richland Washington Young Folke’ Reading Circle Club Mary Auditor Owen St. Vitus Foo. Chaney Mineral City John Ashbaugh Hick’s V. M. C. Clark Tis City Chavers Spencer Othe Bucher Highland Town Decatur Figg Highland Township Grip Bettie Routt J. J. Hardy Elias Gaskins French Lick Springs Paoli Frank Watson John Bays Boomfield Kingman Kansas Joe Moss Arthur Pratt Pedan Fairplay William M. Moss Democratic State, Central Committee Bioss Washington Advertiser Anialia Indianapolis Sentinel Roland Wilson State University William Linderman Hatfield Biproro Emanuel Hatfield Owensburg John B. Stalcup John T. Nester Uriah Coulson Greene Susan Culbertson Testatrix Elizabeth -Ann Nester A. N Elrod John Edwards J. G. Warnick Jacob Overman Gray Bloomfield Cemetery Rogers J. D. Alexander Ed Knapp John Maxwell Our City Joe L. Barnhart Martinsville Barnhart Levi Berry John Gheen Castle Hill Justice Russell Louella Musser Edward J. Musser Worthington Democrat Combs J. B. Heaton Roachdale Putnam County Farmer’s Station Owen County Bedford Mail Dwuer Monon Io 1A William Blaker Supreme Court Baxter Blaker Moffett’ & Davin Schools OF Indiana Congressional Fund W. B. Counciln Dr. Bull Zvillinger Walter Wills Inman H. Fowler Bruner Beech Creek Township Will Knapp Leadville Col C.C. Ballard Smith Township Alex Spian Len O. Smith Jasonville Henry Moore Newberry Steve Stalcup Lexington Simon Lehman Sam Simons Grant Township M. G. Cole Washington Township George Bogard Belle Shields Hitl Vera Jesse LaRue Miks Maggie Dr. S. Gray George Sullivan Jasper Riddle Center Township Joanna Eveleighs R. GC. Greeves W. L. Slinkard Slinkard Sullivan Times Christian Danielson John W. Middleton Mr. Middleton Singer Lewis Spainhower Peoria Ills Lewis Nash & Bro Newark Nasu & Bro Ekyeun Washmeroy Harrison Senate House of Representatives Baltimora Criminal Court of Balmaceda Chilean Navy Mare Island Navy Yard Galmaceda Peru Callao Dranz Gan Navy Department Schie Baltimors Lny Balaimore Keweenaw Schivy Sisters of Charity of the Hospital Op. A Pelsher Carmen Ines
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