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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1888
Page
1
Local ads mix with news from Bloomfield Indiana including commerce claims, price notes, fairs, transport schedules, and court business. Reports mention loans at seven percent, a Greene County fair plan, a Republican convention, and local marriages. Incidents include a barn fire, a theft case, and a gypsy camp settlement.
A stream of names appears as residents and officials from Center, Taylor, Washington, Fairplay, Beech Creek and other townships visit the city on various days. Notables include J. Beckett of Greencastle, J. Yockey of Center township, and ex-county commissioner John Hudson. Mr. and Mrs. Blackmore, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, and many others call, subscribe, or discuss duties and events.
Rev Cockrom begins regular work at CGPL church in Linton and baptisms planned at Roge's Pond. Baptist festival profits reach 32 dollars and the outlook favors forming a Linton Baptist church with about 25 members and a new meeting house. A county conference of many area churches is scheduled for June 28 at Brother Martin Falk church with numerous listed congregations attending.
Readable figures show Wheat acres 2462 and Corn 8061 sown 1888 with Oats 1691 Rye 161 Potatoes 107 Sweet potatoes 56 Beans 368 Timothy meadow 2786 Clover 1273 Blue grass 4020. Livestock totals include Horses 685 Mules 185 Cattle 1623 Milk cows 546 Hogs 1297 Sheep 1963 Lambs 799. Sheep killed by dogs 285. Fruit trees Apples 9627 Peaches 4769 Pears 482 Plums 900 Cherries 1849 Grapevines 1604. Fruit trees planted 1012. Bee stands 193. Private libraries 6890. Pianos 382 Organs 68 Sewing machines 162. Coal mined last year 790 Miners 20. Capital in mines 300 dollars.
Hert and Graham advertise the Bloomfield Democrat at 5 50 per year payable in advance, indicating a subscription price and payment terms for the periodical.
Wool traders advised to consult N G Young for top market prices before contracting.
Our terms are cash in advance and all subscriptions stop at expiration. We will extend those responsible until next tax time but no longer. Those whose time ends or wish to continue can arrange payment by calling or writing, marking the time needed, so we can note the renewal on a private ledger. If not done, your paper will stop at once.
Mrs. Riley Tryon now of Switz City visits Lockport with Miss Ida Fitzpatrick and Dr. J. M. Harrah. Misses Miller Brosman Workman Edwards and others tour the gream press office. Willie KE Stacy canvasses Greene area seeking orders for Rose All nursery and promotes a reliable house.
Kate Kelsey Young born September 8, 1860 in Albia Iowa. She married J B Young of Newark Indiana March 17 1880 and had two children Grace Edwards and Ralph Crawford. She died May 21 after a long faithful life serving in Sabbath schools and the Newark Methodist church. Her husband mother and friends were at her side when she passed to be with the angels.
The I. and L. R R will sell round trip tickets to St Louis on June 21 for the 3rd and 4th in honor of the Democratic National Convention at a single fare. Tickets are valid for return until the 9th inclusive. For details, contact the ticket agent at your station, G. J. Grammar, T. M.
The Greene county Democratic Central Committee will meet at Bloomfield on Monday June 11 1888 at 11 oclock a.m. to set the time and place for the county convention and transact other business. A full attendance is desired. Gro W Calvert G H Hendien Secretary Chairman
Worthington correspondent reports the Worthington Engine Manufacturing Company shops are back on their feet with differences settled. W C Roberts, linked to the new machine shops, has been bought out and dismissed. The shops began Monday morning in full blast and now run smoothly without party disputes.
Everett Lewis of Owensburg was shot in the stomach by his mother with a revolver last Thursday in what doctors called an accident. The 16 year old was tending to the gun when the weapon discharged. he remained under care and his condition slightly improved by Wednesday.
An eighteen year old, son of Aaron Beasley of Martin County, reportedly shot himself Sunday afternoon while at his uncle James Beasley’s Wright township home. The ball entered the back of the head and he died within moments.
J B Youna extends sincere gratitude to the people of Newark and vicinity for the kindness and sympathy shown during his wife’s illness and death. He notes the debt cannot be paid in dollars and asks that acts of kindness be repaid by generous living. He hopes neighbors’ homes are as pleasant as his once was and wishes them peace and prosperity.
A lodge in Newberry Salas 634 Ohio mourning Bro Jacob Ketchum who died April 17 at age 49. Resolution honors his worthy character and offers heartfelt sympathy to his wife children and family while thanking members for care and ordering mourning observances for thirty days.
No portion of the Waifed Safes today offers as many opportunities for making money as in Great Falls Montana and on the reservation just opened in business mining stocks or finance. Rates, tips and particulars will be furnished by C L Warren General Passenger Agent St Paul Minnesota on the St Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway.
Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburgh offers extremely low round trip fares to St Louis with return by June 6. The E and I Railway sells round trip tickets to Cincinnati for Knights of Pythias meeting June 10 to 12 with returns by June 18. On June 12 a special cheap excursion runs one way and returns June 18. For details contact the nearest ticket agent or G J Grawnar, T M.
Travel offer for June 16 17 and 18 to Chicago on one fare for the Republican National Convention. Tickets valid for return through June 28 inclusive. For more information contact the station agent G J Grammar T M.
Notice to contractors bids will be received for building a Methodist church at Mineral City Indiana on June 13 1888. Plans and specifications available at L J Faucett's office. L F Fellow born May 28 1883.
In stock colored bristol card stock prints advertise "Please don't ask for credit" in x15 inch format for 5 cents each and "Our terms are cash or produce" in 11x18 inch format for 10 cents each. The notice invites orders.
Bloomfield and Pringle Williams promote low prices on raisins flour and canned produce. Eveleigh's drug store offers perfumes while Curr Co. advertises floor paint and quick drying. Bloomfield Grocery stocks tobacco glassware and candies with Windsor plants from John Anderson.
Notice to Greene County Indiana taxpayers that the County Board of Equalization will meet Monday June 4 in the commissioners court room at the Bloomfield courthouse. Purpose is to equalize the 1838 personal property assessment. Signed Andrew J. Cox Auditor.
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