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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1893
Page
1
The letter praises busy correspondents who have provided a batch of notes despite summer distractions. It requests new contributors for Marco Huffvide Susonville Linton Sosberrs and Kolkken and to purchase the Newberry hustler.
A July gathering in Newberry and nearby towns drew relatives, witnesses, and prominent locals including Judge elect Joe, nurseryman W.T. Ferrell, and Reverend George of the Baptist church. The town celebrated with baskets, a smoothly run barbecue, and music by Ai Fields and J S Dhalevinpie amid a harvest season pause and social chatter.
An old advertisement touts a salve claimed to cure bruise sores eczema salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied at a listed price of 26 cents per box and available in stores.
Special to the OEveckat Owenspura July 4 describes Independence Day observances with picnics at springs and groves and a admonition against chicken theft. It notes families gathering at Uncle Emanuel’s spring and sheep roasting overseen by Uncle Jerry as the day progresses.
A village notes column recounts social visits church attendance and neighborhood gossip. Messages mention Mr and Mrs Spiehebuger hosting a party, local hunts, horse trading, sick relatives, and cheerful gatherings at Uncle Jake and Aunt Marthie's. A health ad promotes Liver Regulator urging honest care for digestion and malaria prevention.
Special to the Democrat reports Miss Mary Ashcraft and Byron Dye wed at Bedford. Also noted are visits from Mrs. Jno Foredyce of Lyons, Mrs. Nick Jackson of Robinson ill, Wheat harvest in full swing with binders in use, and local residents traveling, visiting, or planning ventures near Robertson.
A fragment mentions consumption and coughs, touts Dr King’s New Discovery as curing a wife threatened with Pneumonia after La Grippe and praises its efficacy. Robert Barber of Cocksport, Pa. also reports strong lung-trouble relief. Free trial bottles at a local drug store.
Sunday visits from Mrs ALichard and John Hornbaker are noted in Martin county. Mollie Rose of Newberry visited the assistant P M Elsie Burke. The heading factory shut Saturday and workers returned home. Dr Elmer Shirts may move to Lyons. Timber wages rise with harvest. 2 to 2.50 daily. Many social references and local notices fill the page.
Beery Creek briefs report Newark Lodge and Newark chapter electing officers for the next six months. Nannie Casner and Jennie Nash named to roles, with Fannie Puller as treasurer. A reward offer from Hall’s Catarrh Cure is noted along with testimonials and druggists’ endorsements.
Newark notices list visitors and townspeople with brief almanac style items. Names include Wesly Gaston and wife of Karmonia, Miss Oliv Pryor returning from school, John Push, W Maralall shipping wool, Esquire Meilaley passing through, and Holtzclaw in town Friday.
A stream of short notes reports Wright in Bloomington on business and a new larn. The saw mill runs now and a stray horse is in Will Wrights possession. Cambden in Newark. Hickman buggy riding. Sample family travel. Groves to run a thresher. wool buying down. Medaris ships goods via Spencer. Hudson happy with a new barn. Brunee buys an organ. Bilie Isum to Freedom mill. Arthur Bilie Isum’s trip to the mill.
Published claims tout Electric Bitters as the purest medicine curing liver and kidney diseases pimples boils salt rheum and impure blood. It also fights malaria headaches constipation and indigestion with satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Also notice for sale of a farm near Linton at 40 per acre with easy terms.
A jumble of names and brief items reports visits, arrivals, and small events around Calverrrville. Families such as Owens and Lowman are noted with social calls, while Neighbors like Nora from Terre Taute travel home. A local boy J Batard dies of fever and community memory recalls a banker victim tale by Eveleigh.
Special to the Doat reports T. J. Carmichael died Friday evening after a smothering attack lasting about fifteen minutes. Rev. Joe George aided the family and funeral services were held at the residence, with burial in the Carmichael cemetery Saturday evening. Community sympathy pours in for the bereaved. Other notes mention Mr. Litz recovering from illness, Bennet visiting family, and S. Lutz leaving for Linton for work in photography.
A stray OCR note lists individuals such as John Davidvun Henry Furtner and Vrouk O'llaver as visiting or attending events around the wheat harvest winding down in the local area.
Jacob Tye of Topeka Kansas visits cousin George Dye. Farm for sale on easy terms with details from Rees and Pe Mulane. Young folks celebrate at Linton. Max Stine moves into his house. Dr Mulane’s wife visiting Shoals relatives. Pony from Trota shows good gait. Capital prize for 8 good boy at unit office. tf.
A Bryson town dispatch notes a rainy Friday night and a successful preacher Ella Bogard candy stall fundraiser netting funds. Avoca resident Cy Bennett reports two new baby boys, amid visits and invitations to a sheep roast. Cora Sexson returns from Lyons after closing her school, Capt Philipps in poor health, Emma Catkins family en route to South Dakota for the World's Fair, F M rice back from the fair managing home farm interests. Eight room residence in Plattsmouth City offered in exchange for Bloomfield or Worthington property, inquiry at the shown address.
Fragmentary account notes visits in a town area, mentioning Nora Theorpe, Mrs Lena Stee, Joe Ooker Megan, and George Sparks among others. The text references a Saturday event, a Sunday eve in Vloomfield, and several individuals including George Wo Purge and Wittan Thoopsen with uncertain roles.
Biographical sketch honors Green County pioneer Washington Purcell dead at an advanced age. He valued church work, supported the Stafford community and its chapel, and was active in burial grounds and local civic life. The piece also notes Linton’s growth, coal prospects, and regional religious revival efforts.
The writer notes a quarter century of acquaintance with the deceased and honors his true integrity. The piece laments Mrs Purcell and Maxwell family sorrow, recalling a life lived in faith. It speaks of grief, faith in God, and a gathering at the river with Christian blessing. The note is signed by J. W. Buck on June 2, 1543.
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