24 Jul 1891
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1891
Page
1
Trustee Powell announces weekly business hours during his term in Wright Township Greene County Indiana. Meetings held at his residence on Saturdays forenoon. no business transacted except on those designated days as provided by law.
Notice to residents of Greene County Indiana that George Bogard trustee will be at his residence on a Saturday to transact township business during his term and no other business will be conducted as provided by law.
Residents of Gratyt Indians near Iwih Wits City will convene Saturday forenoon two miles south and one mile east of the precinct to transact township business. Trastes Deckard is noted in the record.
Fragmentary notice lists Greens County land township matters. Mentions aid, residence, and a Saturday date with unclear time. Trust appears named Galvert.
Trustee Joseph Mos of Bjork-Indiana announces township business will be transacted at his office on most days of the week except Sunday. Public notice is given for residents to attend and participate in township affairs.
Public notice to about 40 residents of Cass township Greene county Indiana that at residence one mile southeast of Newerry on Tuesdays each week during term of office to transact township business only as provided by law. John O. Moore trustee.
Notice to residents of Smith township Greene county Indiana that the trustee will transact township business at his office and residence on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Signed BE Spainhower Trustee.
County Superintendent William N. Moss announces he will hold his office at the courthouse every Saturday until further notice to transact official business. Dated June 8th, 1889.
Notice states an examination for teacher's license will be held on the last Saturday of each month at 9 o clock in the forenoon in the schoolroom of Bloomingdale School. Signed by the county superintendent.
The County News reports Sam Blackmome has a broken leg amid a mix of rural notes. Farmers aim to finish haying despite meddling locals while Bloomfield court of inquiry looms. Geo Fry recovers after a fright from a purported ghost near his door. Wm Daily visited Wm Aland's Sunday school at 3 PM as Sherman Hash stays active in town commerce.
The readable lines describe a sale offer with a box price of 25 cents and a refund promise. Fragmentary terms mention fever rashes chilblains and a general promise of satisfaction. The text is garbled but suggests a medicinal product sale with a refund option.
A scattered reading notes visitors and locals visiting friends and relatives. Mentions Misa Etta Blazer from Indy Olney Barry Johnson and wife Bloomfield and others visiting parents. References Shields and Vets ite Bloom are noted as having guests.
Delinquents visited the Wakefield family in the country on Sunday, as noted by local observers in town. The event drew attention to community concerns and family welfare.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds with a money back guarantee. It promises speedy recovery from grippe and offers trial bottles free at Startup’s Drug Store and larger bottles priced 50c and 1.00.
Rickety fragments from Gaston Highlat James Hanson and other residents recount visits, church events, and travel. Reports mention Walsh returning from Illinois, visits to Bloomfield and D pgton, Richland Evangelical preaching, and Nathan Hedden urged to explain local draws. Ely's Dream Balm ad and a Pawtucket lawyer testimonial close the item.
R Seabold of Louisville aids Yoho Riddle Cullison Co and L Riddle G M Fry. Fry enlarges fruit can supply while vowing lids for stolen cans. A Jim Ray cave voyage is noted, and P Jo Riddle visits Worthington. Buskirk Campbell Bloomington visit Spoke factory Beech Creek. Wm Vanmeter rests amid Cincinnati hills. Owensburg utilizer Kentuck ridge Ho.
AY HARVEST shows average crop in HNOBBIEVILLE while local farmers report varying conditions. People mentioned include mail carrier John R. Hudson from Hobbieville to Owensburg, Addison Cox recuperating, T Cole and wife at Hebron meeting, and several visitors from Monroe and Bloomington. Local concerns touch pensions, tobacco, and taxes amid generally healthy prospects.
H Clifford of New Carsel Wisconsin suffered neuralgia rheumatism stomach liver trouble and wasting but was cured after three bottles of Electric Bitters. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois had a recurring leg sore eight years and, after three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Amic Salve, his leg healed. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio had five fever sores on his leg deemed incurable but recovered with one bottle Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen's Amica Salve. Sold by Stalcup's Drug Store.
Linton reports a late visitor Worthington nine planned a game but lost 32 to 6 by the sixth inning. The town saw social events and visits from Cullom Vin cennes and officials. Residents attended gatherings, races, a birthday dinner, and Uncle Tom's Cabin drew crowds. William Olgus died at the Wolford residence. W G Moss of Dugger visited town.
An advertisement targets nervous women describing poor health and heart symptoms. It touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure for nervousness headaches weakness and related conditions and endorses Restorative Nervine with testimonials. R E Eveleigh sells and guarantees the remedies.
The Lyons town area reports very dry conditions with west winds. Local residents note a public well near L. D. Eanes hardware and several townsfolk visiting or staying bedridden. Numerous residents from Bloomfield Worthington Stafford and Bloomington are mentioned on various local errands and visits. Wheat shipments exceed 100 carloads as threshing has not fully begun.
Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears to pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason certifies this December 6, 1892. The firm claims internal action on the blood and mucous membranes and offers testimonials. Sold by druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
The town plans a large reunion next month with railway rates arranged and civic efforts under way to buy the Franklin Block for a park. Wheat is 75 cents a bushel and corn at 70 cents a bushel milled. Local moves include Elder Alford moving here, pastor changes, and several residents visiting or relocating.
A newspaper clipping markets Restorative Nervine and Dr Franklin Miles Heart Cure as remedies for nervous disorders and melancholy. It warns of elopements with certain men and claims the patients are hysterical and impulsive, offering trial bottles and a book of cures at R E Eveleighs.
The Stafford Grove Sunday school picnic drew a moderately large crowd despite dry weather. Messrs Davidson and Edmunds gave two talks while refreshments were served on the grounds. The event featured the Marco infant singing class and a parade by the Sunday school marshal in full uniform.
A wealthy educated man plagued by severe catarrh feared he could not marry. After using Dr Sage’s Catarrah Remedy his breath improved and he became popular again, able to propose freely and no longer suffer headaches or nasal discharge.
Local notes recount visits by residents from Elnora and Indianapolis, sermons at the Christian church, and a roof painter staying in Newberry. A July 1991 report describes Mormon proselytizing in Greene County with Isenhower leading sermons at the old church, disputes over denomination access, and Mormon baptisms with endowment rites conducted by Elders Rockwood and Sorenson.
Bloomfield hosted the Epworth League lawn festival last Thursday night. A Lutheran Supper on Saturday night drew a crowd. James P. Denton plans to attend the Spencer fair. Imogene Knight has gone to Elnora to tend farming interests. Miss Eaton and Woods from Sullivan visited her father. Brother Nichols preached at the Christian church Monday night. Sam Blackmore fell from a wagon and broke his thigh. Dr. Curment of Newberry and Dr. Hannon of Scotland set the fracture near mile south of town. Uncle Sam earns sympathy during this difficult hour.
A long list of parcels for sale or trade near Bloomfield and Cavins Addition. Properties include 2 to 260 acre tracts, houses of various rooms, orchards, woodlands, and timber, with prices from $300 to $1,500 and terms such as cash or trade. Several entries note proximity to roads, gravel paths, creeks, and public highways, plus shows of timber, pasture, and cultivated land.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla citing its proven merit, unequaled cures, honest business practices, and economy. It claims the medicine is the day’s most successful due to these strong points and long-standing reputation.
The description markets Syrup of Figs as a laxative product made from California figs and herbs, claimed to cleanse the body and relieve headaches colds and habitual constipation by acting gently on kidneys liver and bowels. The month mentioned is July.
The notice lists weekly church events with services at 10:80 and 1:30, Sunday school at 9:20, and a midweek meeting on Wednesdays at 7:803. It appears to reference Gore and Methor in the month’s timetable.
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