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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1892
Page
3
The itemized dispatch covers a fire at a brick kiln, teacher-license exams in Monroe County with a joke answer on cold prevention, drownings near Indianapolis, and a marriage license for Cushman and Killian. It notes local politics, a Worthington speech schedule, and a committee preparing a State School Manual for September opening.
A gang at a Bedford Belt railroad camp clashed over a craps ramp, resulting in the fatal shooting of Prince Williams by Yancy. Yancy returned to Bedford this morning and defied arrest as officers prepared to organize posse operations.
The page includes an ointment advert promising a cure all for skin ailments priced at 25 cents per box sold by S Stalem in SpartanGourave Brazil. It also reports a July 26 raid on Mrs Harmon's residence on West Jackson Street with a knife attack. James Morgan was severely wounded and likely to die, another shooter wounded. A contract letting notice for a barn at Bloomfield fairgrounds on July 30, 1802, with bid due by 1 PM and plans via EMERSON SHORT Agent.
A group of men escaped from confinement in Crail-breaking at 5 o clock in the morning after prying bars from a window with a crowbar. The escapees are Sam Bacheler Hugh Bichelor William Hedges and Charles Anderson. They have not been recaptured. Indian Springs excursions open for 1892 season with E&L RR selling Sunday tickets on Saturdays at one fare round trip. Regular tickets priced at one and one third fare round trip with sixty day return limit. A mysterious disappearance in Spencer County involves Mrs James Huda who vanished with her baby after saying she would visit a neighbor. husband returned and she was not found. Licensing engineers discussion mounts nationwide with Stephenson’s Practical Test now in fourth edition priced one dollar from Walter C Kraft Chicago.
County commissioners enforce rules to protect the courthouse and yard. The lock on the courtroom door fails as it is pried open for Sunday card playing and a picture gallery occupies the yard without price. Citizens demand steps to stop the ongoing abuse by patent fences gates and baseball activity near the building.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co of Toledo. It asserts the firm is honorable and capable, with testimonials available, and lists local wholesale druggists in Toledo. The remedy is described as internally taken to affect blood and mucous surfaces.
Reduced excursion tickets to Bethany Park via Pennsylvania Lines sold July 26 to August 16 at low round trip rates. Tickets valid for return until August 19.
B and I railroad announces round trip fares for several fraternal events. Knights Templar Denver Colorado Aug 4 to 12 with return by Dec 10. Bethany Park Assembly Indiana July 28 to Aug 16 with travel July 26 to Aug 16. Sovereign Grand Lodge I O F Portland Oregon Sept 19 to 24 with sales Sept 14 to 19 and 60 day limit. Knights of Pythias Kansas City Missouri Aug 20 to 23 returning by Sept 15. Ieland Park Roane Indiana Gilmore assembly July 24 to Aug 10 returning Aug 15. One fare each event.
A parade of names shows Hon. Andy Humphreys and many neighbors visiting Greene county towns. Residents from Newberry Linton Owensburgh Marco Worthington and nearby townships were in town on Friday through Tuesday and Wednesday. The scene includes politicians, merchants, students, and sports fans with calls for Democratic support and subscription drives.
Youth, beauty and age occupy the town in Greene County with local notes on illness, visits, and daily commerce. A reader recounts a cholera medicine anecdote from a druggist in Lillsdale, Iowa, praising Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. For sale by Cavins & Tlaenhower July.
Community items report Mrs Donaldson of Odon visiting relatives, Mrs Taylor Bough's death from typhoid fever, carpenters Denny and Langston building a barn in South Scotland in three days, Jacob Jaenogle expanding the ice cream garden, and local mentions of horses, rain needs, and health remedies including Stemmons Liver Regulator.
N IRSES MATIEE WILSON and 1 Belle Bledsoe visit in Terres Havre last Thursday Tom Owen and wife of Bloomfield were dispatched to that place that week Wall Anderson was in Vingennes Thursday. The E THE depot is being repainted by Miss Lora Wilson visiting Miss Emme Smith in Bloomfield. Sohn Cassin was drawn in White river Monday afternoon. He had been hauling logs for John Hackman's saw mill. Monday morning he went to work and did not return for dinner. His body was found in the river Tuesday morning. presumed drowning while watering oxen. He leaves a wife and two children. Cholera infantum fears eased by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Mr A. W Walters of Waltersburg, Ia, reports cure of his baby boy after other remedies failed. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by Caving and Isenhower.
Friday night meeting of the TPN UE People's party club claims a win and nine new joiners. Mersra Mclitosh killed eight skunks in the meadow while haying. Weather note: warmest day of the season with rain near 0. Several locals traveled to Morgan county. visits by H L Snyder and his mother. Amanda Harrah Nex Dyer described as very sick. Rev J G Sappenfield of Newberry Indiana remarks on curing chickens with Dead Shot for chicken cholera.
The fragment details Sunday outings, church visits, and social news across Tulip Wald Gat Bloomfield and Pearson's grove. Individuals named include Miss Nond Pickard Miss Bertha Donnas and Henry Fiery with multiple mentions of attending church meetings and visits to relatives. The passage also references hay harvest activities and local weather notes.
Sallie AL Nance remains alive and cared for by her daughter in law from Harrodsburg. Beech Creek resident Wille Baye helps neighbors and is ready to aid, while Uncle Henry Puddint and family visit Gravl township as Mrs Puddint recovers from malaria. A ram caused alarm in town before being shot by Rainbolt, and carpenter Mr Powers sprained his wrist but recovered with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. July listings note Cavins & Idenhower economy sale.
Fragmentary OCR mentions wary movement near a home and an appointment, with Williams Street cited. The note asks what draws attention to Byron, reflecting unclear local chatter and street observations.
KAUPMAN reports in Indianapolis ties to Lyons Lyons Brick and Lumber Co fires first kiln last Tuesday storm damaged sheds about 125 dollars manalea cases in town Henry Pritie's child died last Sunday buried at Buzan graveyard Monday four to five families sympathetic to bereavement Vareh loses steer turned for 3 cents weight 11000 Chugcom and Stalcup offer leveling grading tile project Bloomfield News support to Democrats WCTU criticized as harmful to Republican causes Laon trick and Juniber Co expands tea plant Foter building new business rooms on Main Street medal contest at school July 23rd republican note end.
CENGRE weather is hot and dry with rain hoped for. Intosh bought nine road carts. Thursday night reports. C. EB, Davis and A. L. Drake's wife arrived Saturday from Nebraska. M.F Mc Mart sees a good thing. C. W. Pryor in town last Friday. Dan Crocket attended court Friday. Ed Mcintosh mentioned. Frank Groves visited Hendricksville on business Wednesday. Limer Snider, Vilas' young man, in town Saturday.
Week opens hot and dry with farmers busy harvesting hay. Miss Nora Tompson and Annie Corbley are highlighted as social figures visiting and attending gatherings. Nora Tompson and Annie Corbly attend a Democrat speaking event at Ridgeport. Walnut Grove writers are sought. Annie Jones praised as the prettiest girl in Park.
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