13 Jul 1888
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1888
Page
1
The Democrat proclaims the newspaper has the county’s widest circulation and invites advertisers to call and inspect subscription records to verify the claim.
The quotation extols democracy as fearless and honorable, condemning arrogance and despotism while upholding liberty, labor, and property. It hails freedom as natural law and as the guardian of equal rights and obligations across the land.
The Democrart is not sent to anyone until paid for. If you receive a copy and have paid for it yourself, a friend has. You need never fear being asked to pay. The paper stops at the expiration date paid. Remit before that date to extend.
The Bloomfield News accuses Republicans of dishonesty and moral posturing. It mocks talk of State pride and tariff policy, claiming Harrison would bring taxed wool and free whiskey, and vows to publish John Sherman’s congratulatory letter if provided.
The Cass township Democrats moved and passed on July 5 to ratify the action of the Greene County delegates to the judicial convention.
A reader questions the link between high tariffs and wage levels in Italy Spain Mexico and Germany noting that protectionism does not always yield higher pay. The Sentinel prompts readers to consider labor market effects under tariff policies.
Taylor township Democrats at their July 5 convention pass a resolution heartily endorsing the Greene county delegates for the judicial convention held in Linton on July 13 1888.
A defender argues labor provides value without tax yet faces taxed clothing tools lumber and kitchen stores, claiming tariffs protect workers by making goods more expensive for employers and consumers. The excerpt frames tariff policy as shielding labor from taxation through higher prices.
Walter Q. Grestam and Chancy M. Depew have sailed for Europe. The other defeated Republican candidates will soon follow and Harrison will go in November if not to Europe up Salt River.
AsiBel P. Firey congressman from New York supports Cleveland and Thurman on the free whisky platform. Mr. Fitch is described as an able man of large influence and a welcome access to the democracy.
The Cleveland substitute died at the Bath New York soldiers home. The statement prompts objections from old soldiers who defend the term homes against being labeled poorhouses.
Mr. McKinley calls for immediate operation of the Chicago platform and urges higher duty on pig iron. He argues agricultural tools and equipment like plows harrows rakes trace chains and machinery are too cheap.
Dr Theodore Cuyler a leading Brooklyn Presbyterian preacher denounces the Republican platform as a carnival of Beelzebub and Bacchus if adopted. He has been a republican since the party formed but will not support Harrison and Morton this year, citing the Chicago monopoly tax and free whisky plank driving Storrs Cuylers Lows and Elliots from the party.
Last Friday the Democratic Pension Department in Washington granted 169 pensions to Indiana soldiers, the most on a single day for Indiana by any administration. Twenty eight were new, listing J. Van De Venter and J. H. Johnson. increases included J. W. Summers and Jim Pool. Money was distributed to buy flour, meat, and clothing, surpassing all prior Republican convention gratitude declarations.
The statement asserts swift settlement of judicial candidate choices by Greene County Democrats, with Sullivan County as a potential partner. It denounces “state pride” as a motive for supporting Harrison and criticizes tariff costs, urging voters to weigh principles over regional loyalty and prompting action on November 6.
A reader from Kimball Nebraska dated July 3 1888 expresses amusement at The Democrat and declares support for Cleveland and Thurman. The letter notes little local political excitement and compliments the paper’s speeches and humor.
The forenoon session began with Superintendent Lamb and enrollment, then critics Corbley and Whiley. In the afternoon Van Buskirk welcomed teachers, and Lessie Ways Della Franklin and Christian Danielson expressed thanks to Bloomfield citizens for hospitality during the 1588 Normal. Professor Ogg spoke on attending county institute and Crockett on reading instruction. The note lauds the large attendance, handsome teachers, and Dr Cole's willingness to discuss any subject, deeming the group highly intelligent.
The afternoon session notes an absence of State Superintendent La Follette and a substitute talk by Mr. Moss on teaching pay and duties. Prof. Ogg discusses old and new teaching methods, with Cushman and Armpreister presenting on arithmetic and history. Local attendees include Tom West Charley Stalcup and Crug Donay amid social remarks by Bloomfield residents.
The Bloomfield Indiana institute program features a morning session with geography talks by Prof. Danielson and teacher training discussions led by Jasper Hollaclaw, plus a humorous afternoon program including a readers’ recitation and a patriotic song set about veterans pensions. The program closes with civic remarks and local audience participation.
Discussion covered position material movement form shading spacing and practice guiding graceful penmanship. Messrs Jarvis Heaton and Cole led the talk with Superintendent ending the session as critics reported results and notes mention Rev Crane Indy visitors and social gossip among teachers and trustees.
Vanimany’s centennial celebration features Senator West and Congressmen Mills Cox Collins Mc Creary Hooker Shively among speakers. A letter from President Cleveland condemns government extortion and calls to limit costs to actual needs while urging unity to reform taxes and curb surplus funds.
The Washington pension department granted 161 increases for Indiana soldiers and 15 to widows, totaling 956. I. M. Atchley of Pleasantville and T. Dean of Sanborn appear with increases or new pensions as listed, amid partisan reaction.
County readers are treated to special correspondents' crisp items from across the region. Clusters spotlight notable events, developments, and local highlights in brief, vivid notes.
The piece notes a joyful celebration with good order, the Democratic ticket fitting Stafford township, ongoing church work, and Republican critics of their platform. It mentions wealth as a present condition and reflects local partisan sentiment and activity.
J M Holstein is quite sick. Sam and Vir Quillen spent Sunday with their parents. Sadie Myers returns from Indianapolis and will go to Worthington to the Williams house. W H W Aikman and Max Stine of Sanborn visited Lyons. Miss Wanna Naufunn home from Indianapolis. Sam Maxwell and Auron Pare of Stafford township supped with the pencil pusher Friday evening. Lee Hicks joins D Ray at Bushrod as helper. A B R Reid and wife Maggie and Miss Josie Reid went to Cincinnati. Josie stays till fall. Joe McIndoo and two boys went to Owen county for a few weeks. Mrs Arnold remains poorly. Sadie Myers and Katie Quillen visited Marion Jackson Monday. Washington township pleased with last Friday ticket. John Davidson attending the Gas institute week. Mrs Annie McKee of Terre Haute visiting her family. Henry Fortner placed with J Callihan in the store. Good selection Mr Callahan.
Tsuae Weaver and David Alkire buy wheat for Worthington and Fuller at high cash prices. Edith Denham visits Island City. Mrs. Ennis and Mrs. Miles visit their mother. C F Heim's store and art gallery progress. Pierce arrives l1th for a week. Local Democrats celebrate Bloomfield nomination. Cattle shipment by G C Morgan & Sons. Various local visits and carpenters leaving. Indianapolis News ad rates set at one cent per word.
K W Johnson builds a new house improving curb appeal. Ebb Pool enjoyed Sunday and Bloomfield festivities. Henry Dyer, a mail carrier, weighs seven and a half pounds. Rev Roger delivered an interesting sermon last Sunday. Kurt has an appointment next Sunday. Ed Cooks corn blown down and he feels involved. Ed Cook and Jim Pool defeated the town’s champion marble players. G H Shield is as lively as ever.
An old advertisement promises a salve that cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by Steve Stalcup at 25 cents a box.
The notice notes the wheat harvest is over and Joe Haggins and family plan to move to Cleaves Ohio on Tuesday. It mentions church work and various local residents like J W Clark L Hudson O Neal and Connell passing through. Feurzaold J W Clark owned a bay horse. C Hasier shipped two carloads of cattle and hogs, with hogs and cattle prices described as strong despite political remarks criticizing Republican fines.
The text extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as superior in combining ingredients to cure where others fail. It notes its strong local reputation, claims exceptional sales abroad, and asserts the medicine purifies blood, builds strength, and stimulates appetite.
The democrats of the precinct met last Thursday and chose J B Vanmeter Calvin Meredith Gua Fester and J L Riddle as delegates to attend the county convention. Also notes: Win Whitaker visited his sister Mrs J L Riddle. T P Freeman rented his farm to Thos Pesthel for 1889 and plans to move to Worthington. Gathering berries and a fine harvest observed.
Starcup's drug store reports a major revival in trade as customers receive free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy claims to quickly cure coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and lung diseases and testers can try a free bottle before buying with a large size bottle also warranted.
The event featured J B Young delivering a masterly defense of the I O O F in an outstanding local oration. Donations and land from Dr MelIntosh enable the Christian church to build a pew church on Main Street. Foch Taller and family of Bloomington were guests on the 4th and well received by friends. Rev Forbes will preach baptism for the M E brethren on Sunday July 15. Jas Burks was chosen precinct committeeman on Thursday A.
Prof J W Walker and family of Oaktown visit relatives while Rev Quien preaches at Liberty church. W St Arthur bedridden with fever. Democratic county nominees receive broad support. Warren Osery praised as Greene county’s grand old Democrat. Howard Kooher renounces GOP in Indianapolis and adopts a new political stance. Iowa Methodist editor endorses Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and head throat troubles.
Corn planting by Teo Mau hosts a meeting at Dilley school house last Saturday and Sunday evenings. The democratic county ticket shows overall satisfaction. Bridge stone work bid for Beech Creek crossing: Glover's firm $48 per yard, Vernon $2.50, Hart $287.7, Durcham $4.50. Various local visits to Illinois Kansas and Indiana. A surprise party at Constable Roper's honors Austin Freeman.
An early medical advertisement warns that bodily disease stems from impure blood and internal fire rather than visible flames. It promotes Hood's Sursa parilla as a vegetable tonic and purifier that strengthens digestion, purges impurities, and vitalizes the body to guard against illness.
Greene county residents report visitors from Bedford Bloomfield and Linton. The piece notes illnesses and family news, a barbecued trip to Bedford, a cattle dispute resulting in a fine, and general town activity with mentions of tramps, conventions and flags after nominations.
Feeling low and troubled with headaches and poor appetite this remedy promises to brace you up without stimulants or bitters. It purports to purify blood, restart liver and kidney action, and renew strength, available at S Stalcap’s drug store for 50 cents a bottle.
The roving update notes harvest winds down with wheat done and oats near. A July 7 barbecue drew about 80 people. Isaac Cox spoke as the Declaration of Independence was read by Trancia Price. Local politics heat up as Cleveland and Thurman lead, Republicans organize a Harrison and Morton club, and talk of salt river trips and the insane asylum loom. Daily life includes church attendance hampered by rain, visits, and minor mischief in town.
Clerk Ramsey reports license transfers for Caseb Rt to Sarah J Hunter David Price to Rosa Worth James T Smith to Lille L Jessup and John Shultz to Ollie Callahan. Also advertising Compound Oxygen treatment for sale at this office.
Elder John Brazelton, famed Indiana preacher and former legislator, spoke in Butterville urging prohibition. Republicans shouted him down and attacked him as he left, striking him with a stone. Lutterville is noted as strongly Republican and intolerant.
A two year old mare described as black iron gray with white eye and neck spots valued at about 700 pounds was stolen from J. E. Doak's pasture. In its place a black horse eight or nine years old was left. Information to Mr. Doak in Bloomfield will be rewarded.
A critical poem mocks the Republican ticket accusing Ben Harrison of borrowed glory and infers Know Nothing influence. It casts Thad as weak, notes money weight, and warns that November winds favor the opposing side.
All flour offered is warranted to be the best straight grade flour in Indiana and is backed by a refund if unsatisfactory. Stock to be sold at the lowest cash prices or exchanged for wheat. Address Paris Lukinbill manager Newberry Indiana.
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