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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1888
Page
3
The Democrat asserts it has the county’s largest circulation and invites advertisers to call and inspect its subscription records. The notice also notes entry at the Bloomfield Indiana post office as Second-Class Matter.
The Damocnart is not sent to anyone until paid for. If you receive a copy and have not paid yourself, a friend may have paid for you. You will not be asked to pay. The Democrat discontinues 21l papers after the paid period. The date after your name shows the payment end date, and to extend, remit before that date.
To accommodate subscribers the following persons will receive and forward money due the Democrat for new subscribers or those nearing expiry Linton Joe Moes Dugger W G Moss Midland M Louthan Jasenville J F Linthicum Pleasantville Thomas B O Haver Swit City Joe Grace Scotland W H Burke and postmasters at Worthington Lyons Marco Sanborn Newberry Mineral City Koleen Robinson Owensburg Cincinnati Solsberry Hobieville
In Bloomfield's Republican-leaning Greene County paper dated June 29 1888 the critique centers on Republican claims of moral supremacy and calls out tariffs, free whisky if Harrison wins, and taxation debates. Democratic township meetings July 5 endorse Greene County delegates’ action at the Linton judicial convention held July 13 1888.
A statement argues that the American working man sells his labor and buys taxed goods. It notes taxed clothing tools lumber and kitchen goods as examples of tariff impact, asserting tariffs protect labor by imposing taxes on consumer items.
Water Q. Gresnam and Chaney M. Depew sail for Europe while other defeated Republican candidates plan further action. Harrison remains in contention for November, possibly after Europe or salt river business.
AstBRL P Firwen a New York Republican congressman repudiates the free whisky platform and will back Cleveland and Thurman. Fitch, an influential figure, joins the democracy. Republican papers claim Cleveland's substitute died in a poorhouse at Bath Soldiers' Home. Old soldiers object to the term poorhouse for their homes.
McMincey presses for rapid Chicago platform adoption and calls for higher duties on pig iron while McKinley argues that plows harrows rakes and other farming tools and machinery are too cheap.
Tue Rey notes Dr Theodore Cuyler of Brooklyn opposes Harrison and Morton and warns the Republican platform would unleash a carnival of Beelzebub and Bacchus. Cuyler, a longtime Republican, joins Rev Dr Storrs in opposing the ticket as the Chicago free whisky policy drives many Lows Elliots and others from the GOP.
The piece notes Indiana granted 169 pensions in one day amid a Democratic convention, with new pensions for J Van De Venter and J H Johnson and increases for others. It presses party unity on judicial candidates, criticizes Republican “state pride,” and predicts voters will decide on November 6.
A correspondent from Daly, Nebraska writes to The Democrat praising the paper’s political wit. He says the column makes him laugh, prefers the Democrat to other papers, and proclaims support for Cleveland and Thurman. He signs as 0.0. F. and notes press excitement is usual.
Fore noon and afternoon sessions cover enrollment, greetings by Superintendent, and addresses by Thomas Van Tuskick and Professor Ogg on education and reading. Teachers applaud, discuss physiology and geography teaching, and several members are noted for attendance and attire amid social notes from Bloomfield.
A Tuesday session opened with song and scripture read by Prof Ogg and Carrie Galliland, followed by lectures on teaching methods by Prof Ogg and Danielson. Attendees discussed arithmetic pedagogy, history, and educator outlooks, with remarks by La Follette, Moss, Shields, and local visitors.
The Democratic pension department in Washington on Tuesday approved 256 pension actions for Indiana. They include 161 increases, 80 original grants, and 15 to widows. Named recipients include I. M. Atehley of Pleasantville and T. Dean of Sanborn.
Special correspondents highlight rich and rare gems presented to readers from across the county noting clusters of items and notable, crisp demonstrations of value and interest.
A lively Greene County scene notes a calm celebration with orderly conduct. The Democratic ticket for Stratford township is favored, while Republicans show mixed reactions to party platforms. Health is reported good in the area.
J M Holstein is sick. Liam and Vir tis Quillen spent Sunday with parents. Sadie Myers returns from Indianapolis and heads to Worthington to join Williams house. W H Aikman and Max Stine of Sanborn visited Lyons. Miss Hanna Kaufman returned from Indianapolis. Sam Maxwell and Aaron Prue of Stafford township dined with the pencil pusher on their way from the convention. Lee Hicks joined D Ray at Bushrod as helper. A BR Reid and wife Maggie and Josie Reid traveled to Cincinnati. Josie to stay with her brother until fall. Joe Metadoo and two boys went to Owen county for a few weeks. Mrs Arnold remains poorly. Sadie Myers and Katie Quillen visited Marion Jackson. Washington township approves last Friday’s ticket. John Davidson attends the institute this week. Mrs Annie McKee of Terre Haute visits her father and mother BE Rusher and family. Henry Fortner hired with J Callahan in the store. Good selection Mr Callahan.
Weaver and Fuller of Bicknell pay high cash prices for wheat as threshing dominates the day. Edith Denham visits Island City, relatives gather from Paragon and Indianapolis, and many locals attend conventions and sales. Cattle shipped by G C Morgan & Sons, carpenters Beemen & Cochran depart, and Indianapolis News advert rates clarified.
R W Johnson builds a new fence fronting his house improving curb appeal. Ebb Pool enjoyed a good time at Bloomfield and reports he is well. Henry Dyer expresses happiness. A mail carrier weighs seven and a half pounds. Rev Roger delivered an interesting sermon Sunday last. Remember Kurr’s appointment next Sunday. Ed Cooks corn blown down he fears ruin. Ed Cook and Jim Pool defeated the town’s champion marble players. G H Shield remains lively as ever.
Advertises a salve with claims to cure piles and skin ailments for 25 cents a box. Sold by Steve Staicup.
Local readers report universal satisfaction with county ticket choices as residents like Warren Query and others discuss political loyalties. Notes mention Rev. Quilly passing through to present Liberty chitech and local figures updating affiliations.
A held meeting at DiNey school house discussed local politics and praised the democratic county ticket. The Leech Creek bridge stone work contract was awarded to Glover Brothers at 3.48 per yard with bids from Vernon 3.20 Hart 2.875 and Burchum 4.50.
An advertisement touts Hoos Sarsa parilla as a vegetable tonic that purifies and energizes the blood. It claims to strengthen digestion and tone the whole system while guarding against disease through a concentrated herbal formula.
Monday visitors include Charlie Herold and a set of Bedford Springville guests. Local residents share travel for the Fourth with family and friends. A mix of illnesses, court actions, cattle trouble, and barbecues color a Greene county week with general wellbeing and festivities.
Feeling low and nervous, headache and poor appetite, you can brace up with Electric Bitters not stimulants. Purifies blood, awakens liver and kidneys, and restores strength. Only 50 cents a bottle at S. Staleop's drug store.
Wheat harvest concluded and Joe Haggins with family plan a relocation to Cleaves Ohio. Local notes show Tuesday work on a new M E church, and several residents like J W Clark and L Hudson visiting Lindsay. Revs O Neal and Connell were seen passing through town Monday morning. H C Feurz sold Clark a bay horse, C Uasler shipped two car loads of cattle and hogs, Altetock fetching good prices. Hogs valued at five shillings, cattle at similar rates. The piece ends with partisan lines about the Republicans.
Elder John Brazelton a longtime Indiana Republican and prohibition advocate spoke in Butterville. He criticized the GOP as past its usefulness and was attacked by attendees after finishing his remarks. The incident highlighted tensions in a strongly Republican county during the campaign.
On Wednesday night a two year old mare was taken from J. E. Doak's pasture and replaced with a black horse eight or nine years old. The mare is iron gray with a white spot over the left eye and another on the left neck, in good condition and about 700 pounds. Information should be sent to Mr. Doak in Bloomfield and a reward is offered.
A battle of rhetoric targets the Republican ticket and Ben Harrison with claims of borrowed glory and Know Nothingism. The verse accuses the Hoosier candidate of lacking strength, notes moneyed influence, and warns that November winds will topple him.
In its blend of ingredients Hood's Sarsaparillus claims unique strength and reliable cures where others fail. The ad touts domestic trust as a tower of strength abroad and notes extraordinary sales for Mood's Sarsaparilla as best at purifying blood, boosting strength and appetite.
Core growing and cure harvest mentioned as well as Jacob Floyd and Joe Pool building a kitchen for JL Middle. The hydraulic ram works well and gatherings will supply water. Democrats met to select delegates for the county convention. Local visits and farm rental news included. Berry gathering and a splendid crop are noted.
Their business grows as customers receive free trial bottles of Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung diseases at S Stalcups Drug Store. The article touts trials before purchase with guaranteed, sizes including large bottle one shilling.
The city held its grandest celebration yet with J B Young delivering a masterly defense of the I O O F. The Christian brethren plan to build a church on land donated by Dr McIntosh east of Main street as Fuller and family of Bloomington visit and Rev Forbes will preach baptism for M B H brethren on Sunday July 15. Jay Burks was elected precinct committeeman on Thursday.
The item records crops near harvest and oats ready for cutting, a July 4 barbecue with 80 attendees, speeches by Isaac Cox, and a reading of the Declaration by Francis Price. It notes local visits, political tension between Cleveland and Thurman, party organization, and small town social scenes including church attendance, gossip, and concerns about public behavior.
Clerk Ramsey has issued licenses for Caleb LE Hamilton to Sarah J Hunter, David Price to Roan Worth, James T Smith to Lillie L Jessup, and John Shultz to Ollie Callahan.
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