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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1892
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat notes MOSS as editor and discusses election matters. It cites plans for temporary leadership by Tom Rip and W R McKinney at a Minneapolis convention and criticizes the US commission. It mentions Ingersoll and a rising People's Party ticket led by Leroy Templeton for governor.
In New York the Hill Chev land dispute sparks sharp factional tension as Republicans focus on national issues, while local rivals push their conflicting agendas amid heated rhetoric.
A reader asks about political parties that doubt their members honesty and seek written pledges to vote a party ticket. They wonder what would happen if high parties required similar oaths from their members.
Supporters of Chase delay the fifth district congressional convention to nominate him for Congress after the state convention. They aim to place him in a district already strongly Democratic, hoping for easy success.
A chaotic report from the county convention notes factions within the Republican ranks vow punishment of the so called big fourbores and an upcoming opportunity in the year 1892 to reform the party.
Prohibitionists held a convention and nominated a full state ticket with Rev. Aaron Worth of Jay County for governor Cuthr S Dobbins of Martin County for attorney general and E DeVore of Sullivan County for superintendent. They do not expect to elect their ticket but press on with effort.
The TRE Republicans nominate Ren. 8. Willoughby a Knox county lawyer for congress in the Second District, over Cal Am. Hardy of Daviess county. Hardy is better known and heavily supports the party in about half the states, while Willoughby is relatively unknown in his own county.
Memorial Day activities were held across Greene County with detailed programs in Bloomfield. Captain J D Alexander delivered an oration filled with sentiment patriotism poetry and religion praising the Nation's dead heroes and urging reverence over demagogues seeking political gain.
The twelfth district Republican convention in Fort Wayne last Thursday fractured into Harrison and anti Harrison factions. Two temporary chairmen were named by each side amid a heated clash on the platform. The Indianapolis Journal called it the most disgraceful affair ever seen at a convention.
A damaged text presents fragments of a club constitution and by-laws. It references Democratic members, eligibility, writing requirements for membership, penalties for misconduct, duties of the president, and procedures for vacancies and pro tem leadership. The content is incomplete and garbled with missing lines and errant characters.
A compilation of travel and convention ticket offers lists round trip fares and sale dates for events in Minnesota Indiana and Michigan. It notes coverage for Knights Templar Grand Conclave Dover Indiana State Convention Peoples Party and other organizations with specific sale windows and return limits.
Notice lists round trip excursion tickets from Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh to cities including Minneapolis Cedar Rapids Helena Chicago Detroit New York Millbrook and Washington with dates and return limits for events such as the Republican and Democratic National Conventions German Baptist Conference Supreme Lodge AOWIW Medical Association International Christian Endeavor and National Encampment. Trade offers for Missouri stock and fruit farm for Bloomfield property also noted.
A mixed reader item from Greene County recounts visits, travels, and small-town happenings. Mentions Mrs Withiam Johnsons, Mr and Mrs James Workman, and numerous local residents visiting relatives, attending events, or reporting on daily life. Includes a brief testimonial about Chamberlains Pain Balm and snippets from the Fr Madison Democrat clipping.
The fragmentary column mentions Gill McCullough preparing for Dick Terrell and a turkey addition incident. Several local residents are noted on streets and at a show, with casual remarks about a broken bridge and a new organ with one stop. No clear single event dominates. the piece reads as scattered social observations.
Remedy praised by users as purer medicine with wide range of claims. It allegedly cures liver and kidney diseases removes pimples boils and salt rheum cleanses blood drives malaria prevents fevers and aids headaches constipation and indigestion. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded, bottle prices 50 cents and 1.00 at S. Stalcup's Drugstore.
Hobbieville readers report mixed rains and warmth aiding oats and corn planting. Addison Cox plans ahead though bees and weeds affect fields. Capt Philips finishes a new barn and M E Church emphasizes cleanliness. Isaac Cox attends Sunday school and Deckard from Smithville buys Theodore’s tobacco crop.
J B Wilson of Sharpsburg Pa says the medicine saved his wife from pneumonia after influenza and other remedies failed. Robert Barber of Cooksport Pa reports it cured his throat troubles beyond any prior treatments. Free trial bottles at S Starcup's Drug Store with large bottles priced at 60 and 100 cents.
Sunday sightings report Myrtle Burge recovering from severe whooping cough and Oscar in poor condition. Paddy Bland visited his sister M V Hash in Heaton. Miss Ola King of Tanner noted. Rail wet and stormy weather with muddy roads. William Holtsclaw finished sheep shearing. advice to protect wet wool. Solomon Jones bought a fine mare from Andrew J Combs. Aaron Combs' two shepherd dogs died of sheep spasms. he now has eleven bulldogs. William Collings visited streets. Thomas Carmichael plans to open a meat market next week. One prominent local woman mentioned. voters urged to vote for Catharine Nations for the gold.
Linton residents report Greene county events with Sim Axtell and Charles Kemp visiting Bloomfield. Sunday schools were well attended and farmers delivered gifts at a birthday dinner. Rain cooled the area as farmers prepared for harvest and locals noted civic activity and town gatherings.
Unclear damaged text listing items such as boards and beads with scattered prices. Mentions prices around 29 and references stations or sales context. Hard to determine exact event, entities, or location from the garbled OCR.
Local items report purchases of a log cutting tool and a tree sprayer, a veranda addition, and a spirit of town improvement. Residents travel to Worthington show and a notable cough remedy is promoted by a physician, with dry weather forecast.
IARVERS are busy planting corn. Ally Veter Robison is the happiest man in town. It is a girl. Mrs. Martha Ashcraft visited at Sam Smith's Saturday. Miss Clara Smith of near Bloomfield visits relatives here. Lloyd Wright with his girlfriend passed through town Sunday. Ira Sandera hauling logs had an accident but was not seriously hurt. Miss Bertha Acorda died of heart disease and is buried in Kentucky Ridge cemetery, mourned by friends and relatives. L. L Kukppatrick of Swiz City visited last week. Decoration Day was not observed. Mrs Sadie Ashcraft celebrated her 27th birthday with friends and a large meal after sermon by Bro. Harvey. The town fears bowel complaints as hot weather nears. Chamberlain's Colic Remedy is recommended and available locally.
Worthington and neighboring towns sent many residents to the Crawford Sanders wedding in Terre Haute last Wednesday night. Bloomfield and Linton visitors came over Saturday to see the elephant. Several locals also traveled to Indianapolis to see Barnum's show.
Sunday visitors include Abe of Spencer and his wife, Frank Neal and wife Walter Krallwort, Drew Saranday afternoon Bay hotel, Will Goodale of Sever, Will Namie of Clay City, Mike Gray of Bloomfield and Miss Pearets of Bowling Green. Indirect mention of church services and local health ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
A patchwork of small items with names and greetings from residents in Bloomfield and surrounding areas. Mentions Lena Shields, Richard Burrell, Rob and Will Law, and Mrs. Scott. Describes cemetery cleanup, a memorial day talk, and social visits during the week.
scattered items show Worthington and Bloomfield residents visiting relatives, relocations around town, a church sermon, a burglary at A A Morrison’s drug store, and an ad praising the Popular Route for summer tourists via Pennsylvania Lines with travel details and agents names.
News fragment records Mr Clark of Nawberry visiting Saturday and a storm Wednesday that uprooted trees and damaged fencing. Hester Stropes of Linton visited relatives. farm pressures rise due to continuing rain hindering work. Memorial service held at Mineral City Sunday evening. Social visits include Miss Grove of Taylor Ridge hosting Bach and Duncan, and Mood Chapel decor draws a large crowd.
Daily items include JOSSE TRYON of Terre Hann visiting friends and relatives, Seymour Riddles making a flying visit, M church choir practice on Thursdays, Mrs Martin's summer trip to Indianapolis, Worthington show attendance, Misses Nichols Hailey and Tryon visiting Coke family, James Dixon burying his mother, plus an advertisement for Pennsylvania Lines travel to mountain and lake resorts. Also a note on subscription price offers and agent authorization.
A Cleveland Leader passage describes a newly married couple at a station trying to avoid attention and a soft mutter of disbelief from onlookers. The Milwaukee Sentinel recalls an old soldier's war tale of near fatal wounds and a grim joke about fate. A New Albany Leader note highlights divergent stances on free silver within Republican and Democratic conventions across California Michigan and Wisconsin.
In this 19th century ad style note the claim is made that catarrh is a constitutional disease and Halts Catarrh Cure from P S Cueney Co Toledo Ohio is the sole internal remedy. It promises a $1000 reward for any cure it fails to cure and urges readers to send for testimonials and circulars. Sold by local druggists.
A special publisher arrangement offers a free one year subscription to The American Farmer to current subscribers who settle arrears and prepay a year, and to new subscribers who prepay. The American Farmer, published in Springfield and Cleveland, Ohio, is a leading agricultural journal with wide national circulation. Sample copies available at the office.
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