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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1888
Page
2
Public notices list Williamson Powell and Joseph Moss as trustees in Greene county Indiana with weekly and Saturday office hours for township business. A campaign ode and lyric quotes praise Cleveland Thurman and marching on. An old physician offers a vegetable remedy for consumption with a free recipe by mail from Horchester New York.
Notice to Taylor township Greene county Indiana residents that Henry Borter will be at his residence office every Saturday during his term to transact township business. No business will be transacted on other days as provided by law.
Notice to the people of Casas township Gircone county Indiana that Joun D Moore trustee will be at his residence one mile southeast of Newberry on Mondays and Tuesdays each week during the term to transact township business. No business on other days as provided by law.
Notice to the people of Thrant Township Greene County Indiana that WM II Decrard trustee will hold meetings at his residence two miles south of the precinct each Saturday.
Simon Blanid trustee informs residents of Wighland township Greene county Indiana that he will transact township business at his residence on any weekday excluding Sundays. The notice sets a convenient location and dates for official township dealings.
Notice to the people of Washing be at my office at my residence on Saturday of each business of raid township no business will be transacted only on the days as provided by law GEORGE BOGARD Trustor
In Greene circuit court September term the complaint by William Mae Cormick attorney and affidavit declare defendant John Jones a nonresident of Indiana. Unless he appears on the first day of the next term at Bloomfield court house the complaint will be heard in his absence. Franklin Kamsey, Clerk, affixed seal.
A Richland Baptist gathering lists pastors deacons and laymen from multiple churches. The conference, led by M. C. Falk, produced committees to draft an address, arrange meetings, and plan a Linton gathering for August 1888. Leaders urged prayer, brotherly forgiveness, biblical centrality, and a vow to raise funds to support a theology student beginning with Patrick Falk.
Sanford led a long sermon on the oneness of faith and mission among Baptists in Greene County. Speakers including Spear Adams and Baker emphasized unity through the Bible and missionary work while noting shared articles of faith with neighboring associations.
The text argues democracy rests on individual rights and self-reliance, opposing idle wealth, redistribution, and aristocratic rule. It contrasts democratic principles with Republican leaders and cites figures like Jefferson, Jackson, Cleveland, Gould, Morton, Blaine, and Harrison to illustrate party contrasts.
Farmers report a severe pest outbreak damaging corn crops in many localities. In wheat fields, pests cover the corn and destroy it, leaving little hope for recovery. Drought or rain cannot fully halt the damage, and only favorable weather may improve the outlook. Sullivan Democrat.
An old printed card promotes Castoria with nostalgic lines about a mother giving Castoria from infancy to motherhood. The brief text contrasts product claims with marketing flourish and mentions a Bristol card format and stock details.
A historical sketch traces the Cleveland family’s American roots from Moses Cleveland in Suffolk County to the president’s forebears. It notes Aaron Cleveland, the first preacher and grandfather of the president, and describes relatives such as Charles Dexter Cleveland, Horace Willain Shaler Cleveland, and Moses Cleveland who founded the town of Cleveland.
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes sharp, personal attacks on a political ticket and condemns the rival as selfish and vain while urging defeat. The piece portrays the campaign as dangerous and divisive, forecasting a perilous path for the nation.
A garbled note from a source cites Cleveland as a political figure praised in office, while opponents mock the idea of a certain candidate becoming president. The fragmentary text mentions confusion among Republicans and a supposed urban bird image as a metaphor.
A quote attributes to dr. Paul Glebe that the Republican platform claims everything except that they elected the present President of the United States. The remark critiques partisan claims and political messaging.
A terse note from Ranaad City Times instructs reader Ma. John J. Ingalls to add a postscript reading Darn thia letter. The brief item appears as a local notice or quirky correspondence snippet in the paper.
The text presents fragmented remarks on political convention plans and potential nominees. It references figures like Hayes and Gresham, debates about currency and Chinese questions, and calls for party collaboration, with notes on railroads and agriculture and speculation on future selections.
Senator Ingalls faces scathing denunciations after publishing a Chicago friend’s letter advocating nominating no one for president and backing a rival for second place. He says he would rather lose $5,000 than have the letter public, and a cable from abroad hints at caution. The Philadelphia Times notes the controversy and urges discreet handling.
A garbled editorial style elegy bids farewell to political figures and era symbols. It laments the decline of notable names such as Gresham Depew Plaimed Knight Foraker Allison Sherman and others while mockingly addressing Californians and public life.
In a speech described as patriotic oratory the president expresses trust in constitutional oath and office, praising resilience and public confidence. The Philadelphia Record notes broad national approval and calls the message a unifying force for the country.
A terse fragment references a defense of robbery and a Morton item amid notes from the St Paul Globe. The readable line hints at a legal or crime angle with a raw mention of a platform and reminiscence.
The St. Louis Republic quotes Depew declaring that an Ohio man nominated will win and predicts Thurman will prevail despite Merton's opposition.
In the Tippecanoe and Tyler campaign the Harrisonites had hard cider on display. The bard remains the Jefferson emblem but now carries a candle, as reported by the St. Louis Republic.
A garbled historical letter fragment from Chicago Merald and Athusta Com mentions John Sherman and Harrison with unclear sentiment. The text also includes misread names and disjointed phrases about politics and social scenes, lacking coherent events or dates.
The Chicago Herald reports a garbled cheer scene praising Cleve land and Thr mui al i bilathlphie Merald and referencing Moraker. The erratic text hints at a crowd reaction to a patriotic display with names blurred by OCR.
The text records Vice President Cleveland and Senator Allen Thurman accepting Democratic nomina tions from the St Louis convention. It notes Cleveland’s appeal to the party, his concern for unity and the people, and Thurman’s gratitude and resolve to serve the republic, amid debate over Chinese policy and 1882 events.
A St Louis Republic critique argues the northern Republican party clings to aristocratic nostalgia, boasting of grandfatherly merit while ignoring current merit. It cites failed bids by Grant and Harrison as evidence the strategy lacks substance, and warns against electing a president based on ancestry rather than qualifications.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes WWarri ton has emerged as a candidate representing a narrow minded, self sufficient platform. He is described as a respectable yet dull man from Indiana with moderate talents who adds little to the party and bears modest attire inconsistent with regional fashion.
The piece notes the president as the most popular figure in his party due to sincerity and courage in speaking his mind. It argues the public should reward candor in a party, contrasting it with the Democratic Party’s honest appeal versus its rival’s insincere tactics.
A reader defends Gene Harrison, saying he acted within his rights and that the community has long accepted government grounded on plain manhood. The letter asserts his policy on the Chinese question reflects a reconciled stance consistent with past decades and rejects personal reproach.
A garbled Kanses City Times excerpt reflects the belief that the Democratic convention will yield a triumphant ticket and that momentum toward November victory will continue.
A Chicago Desder editorial portrays Harrison as the nation’s greatest moral danger and urges his defeat to preserve the republic. The piece notes November races and claims the opponent’s victory would signal broad political ruin.
The fragment mentions the Republican Party and nomination timing but lacks clear details or identifiable names or events. It provides no concrete dates places or outcomes to anchor a news summary.
A political campaign episode unfolds with internal strife within the party. The death of Crover C Chienvo adds shock and prompts questions about leadership and direction for the Republicans during a tense period. The incident reverberates through party ranks and local politics.
A reader summarizes internal divisions within the Republican platform on public spending. The piece questions proposed outlays for education fortifications and the army, arguing the excessive costs threaten fiscal responsibility and the nation's stability.
The Boston Herald argues that the Republican party shifts from frugality to massive spending, proposing a program to spend at least 300 million dollars while claiming to lessen taxes. It warns such theory leads to corruption and profligacy, contradicting founding ideals and past conventions.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the 1840 campaign ghosts and slogans like songs, cider, log cabin, coon skins reappear in the year’s race. It argues ghosts will not count at the polls and urges focus on current issues rather than revived theatrics.
A compendium of verse and quips reflecting 1880 presidential ambitions, Blaine and Harrison snipes, and scorn for failed campaign ploys. It weaves poems and satirical lines from the Louisville Courier-Journal, Boston Globe, Cleveland Plain Dealer, and New York Evening Sun. It notes figures like Blaine Alger Depew and mentions Grangers, Kansas, and Illinois as rallying points in a lively chorus of political sniping.
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