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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1889
Page
3
Bloomfield prepares for a mass gathering on July 27 with aims to showcase Greene county representation. notices advertise real estate, loans, and local commerce while updates cover school staff, road receipts, jail site planning, and new building ventures in town.
A long list of residents and guests visited Bloomfield and surrounding townships this week. Clerks, merchants, farmers, and pension agents from Worthington, Cass, Center, Jackson, and Taylor townships appeared in town. Notables include J. J. Hardy, Henry Fentz, George Ledgerwood, and Dr. J. Kutch.
About 3800 spectators watched the Fair Ground tilt as Acmes defeated Switz City 6 to 3. Ramp struggled with control, McIntosh hit a three-base hit, and errors late in the game helped Switz City score. Umpire Bailey supervised a 2:10 game.
In Lyons a new group named the Douglas Protective League reorganizes from the Douglas Republic to advocate for colored voters. Thomas P. Chavis of Bloomfield elected president, H P Lawhorn secretary, Henry Wiganhton treasurer, with a five member council to vet candidates. Resolutions condemn sheriff for appointment delays and pledge support to color-friendly county officers.
Inquiry information available from Wm. M. Moss of Bloomfield regarding a business opportunity in a thriving community.
Washington Gazette reports residents urge county commissioners to create a rock pile and use prisoners to break rock for roads. Proponents say forced labor would reduce jail costs, feed and house inmates, and lower crime by keeping offenders occupied and sober.
The letter discusses the Vincennes post office contest won by Pindelph over Adame with Republican support. It claims Smiley N Chambers influenced President Harrison to thwart Adams, recounting a 1888 Knox county district convention and Chambers’ alleged egotism and mediocrity. It ends noting Adams’ defeat may prompt Harrison to reconsider relying on a few individuals.
Worthington July 1 1889 A birthday dinner marks Rev N Clark forty eighth at Mt Vernon Baptist church with 109 friends and relatives picnicking under trees. gifts from his children and Dr Green are announced as Henry Strong leads thanks and hymns fill the afternoon air.
Special to the Draroenag Newark Kly Tuesday morning James Camden riding a horse to water fell and broke his absin on one side and injured his head face and lungs the horse ran a quarter mile leading to Camden's death at noon He was twenty three years old a member of the FoML BoA and an industrious young man.
Noruixa on Earth relieves sprains bruises toothache headache rheumatism and neuralgia as quickly as Dead Shot on pain. Sold with guarantee. Eight on to Washington a position for everyone to sell nursery stock. The Cob Van Dusen Nursery Co Geneva NY advertises true to name plants delivered in good condition first class in every respect. Expense money advanced if necessary. Apply at once stating age. 44m6
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