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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1889
Page
1
A compilation of local items covers Linton normal and summer term, jail costs, agricultural data, schools, pensions, and small business notices. Mentions Roland Haywood, Elnora, Bloomfield, and Worthington with updates on parlor services, July starts, and community happenings.
William A. Snider of Shelburn recently leased 1300 acres for Standard Oil Co. at Linton Lixton Inn from Phenis Palmer Warren Urnery Wilson Humphreys B A Rose and Mr Woodard for oil and gas drilling. Mr Snider leaves town and Ar Scott of Standard Oil will return soon to complete arrangements for immediate sinking of wells. The announcement sparks regional excitement and expected boom in the area.
A southern Indiana farmers association pressures merchants, forcing sales at a stated net profit of ten percent. Farmers reserve right to inspect books and issue paired invoices, one true and one false, to mislead. If the cartel tightens, many merchants must leave for other lines, with early signs of harming competition and causing distress among dealers.
Collectors will receive the collection registers around July 15 to collect delinquent taxes or show cause. The treasurer, J. Bony, warns it is his duty to enforce tax sales if payments are not made and urges taxpayers to pay by the stated date to avoid trouble and cost.
Accolade lodge No. 68 elected officers for the new term including Past Chancellor Thos. Van Buskirk and Chancellor-Commander Richard T. Burrell. Other officers named were Vice Chancellor E. Knapp Prelate O. W. Shryer and Master at Arms W. B. Maddock. The rest of the slate held to year end. Also listed are fines paid to county treasury on July 1 1889 by justices of the peace to fund the school fund for multiple townships.
Rural notes record visits by numerous residents across Taylor and nearby townships. Merchants, farmers, and officials from Linton, Owensburg, Solsberry, Bloomfield, and Ridgeport are listed, with travel to Newberry, Indianapolis, and Kentucky noted. Community life and political affiliations are highlighted through repeated names and local events.
A Vincennes viewpoint argues the eight grade school book law aims to provide cheaper books for children. It explains the process of contracts and bonds for county superintendents and publishers, noting no contracts yet exist and considering bond requirements and duties. An Indianapolis Review anecdote follows about a young man’s awkward encounter with a caller, told as a humorous aside.
Local ads promote ice from Law & Weaver and fresh fish from Liaw & Weavers. Jumbo harness shop offers hams beef lard and spring seats while NormisGc on EARTrap claims pain relief. The C. L. Van Dusen Nursery Co seeks sale agents in Geneva New York with salary and expenses provided.
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