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Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1891

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Public Trustee Notice for Wright Township Indiana

Notice to residents of Wright township Greene county Indiana that Muh Saree Ra WW MO Powell trustee will be in Jasonville each Tuesday during the term of office and at his residence on Saturdays in the forenoon to transact township business only on those days as provided by law.

Wright Township Greene County Indiana Jasonville MO Powell Stagard Greene, County Marco Amuel Cass Township Newberry John OD. Moore Trasten Tuwier Henry Lorter

Trustee Notice for Washington Township Greene County Indiana

Notice to residents that George Bogard will hold weekly office hours at his residence to transact township business during his term. No business will be transacted outside those designated days as provided by law.

Township Trustee Notice for Grant and Highland Townships

Notice to Grant township residents of Greene county Indiana that T will beat Switsx City each Saturday forenoon and transact township business at the trustee residence two miles south and one mile east of the precinct. WME H Deckard Trustee also notifies Highland township residents that business will be transacted at the trustee residence each Saturday afternoon as weekly sessions.

Grant Township Indiana Switsx WME H Deckard

Trustees Notice Transacts Greene County Business

Notice to Center and Smith townships Greene county Indiana residents that trustees will conduct business at the trustee residence near Heaton Post Office on Wednesdays and Saturdays each week or on second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Ra Hates E.Spainhower Trustee.

Smith Township Greene County Arid Township E.spainhower Rutledge Post Sola‘berry J. A. Johnson T.johnson Yoho Als ‘Stephens

Superintendent's Notice for Official Business

Notice states I will be at my offices at the county courthouse every Saturday to conduct official business. Signed by JILLIAM M. MOS Superintendent Diesmield Ind dated June 8 1889.

Court House Tesarack Sur Jilliam M. Mos Diesmield

The Homesteader's Dream

A Nebraska poet remarks on restlessness in frontier wealth. A homesteader dreams of world ownership from sea to sea with mansions, railroads, and vast farms, yet remains unsatisfied, drifting toward more wealth and power as he slumbers in Duvuing. May 22, 1891.

Imber Clain Venus Etitl Neb

Solsberry Correspondence Highlights Local Happenings

Solsberry and center township notes recount visits by R.P. Corwin and family, Lambs and Holtzclaw in town, Anna Crane expanding millinery, Jim Dalrymple’s growing art work, and a friendly checker game with Uncle Billy Holtzclaw. The East Barn musical concert boosts town spirit as Sunday School groups prepare for Children's Day.

Alle Boys Jim Dalrymple Newark C. B. Ogg Cooper White Hall Berschel Bullock R. C W. Johnson Anna Crane Center Township Jasper Holtzclaw Billy East Bam M.be GC. P. Union Sunday School

Electric Bitters touted as pure remedy for liver kidney disease

Advert says Electric Bitters cure liver and kidney diseases remove pimples boils and salt rheum expel malaria prevent malarial fevers and ease headache constipation and indigestion with guaranteed satisfaction or money back priced 50 cents to 1.00 per bottle at S Stalcup's Drugstore.

CAL S. Stalcup

Heat Industry Plans and Local News From Switz City

Heat looks well with several buildings set to rise this summer and fall. A R Tryon will fire his kiln this week to supply brick. J W Harvey's daughter is very ill with consumption. Bro Nash preached a Sunday sermon. organist Mrs Harvey absent due to sickness. Miss Maud Ballou of Bicknell visited. Daughters of Rebecca held a festival. Frankie Butler of Linton visiting Switz City. Hurley an Greene county pioneer ready to defeat any challenger.

Thia A. R. Tryon J. W. Harvey Nash Harvey Lyons Maud Ballou Bicknell Who Daughters of Rebecca Switz Frankie Butler Linton Switz City John Coburn Sons of Veterans Jewel Band Henry Gastineau Indianapolis Coburn Lincoln C. D. Houston Mason Newberry Will Marion Ind J. E Miller Billy Buckner Mary Janet Laland Lyda Slough Terre Haute Walters Squire McIntosh Thomas Henry Laura Francis Henry Newark Charley Morrison Alfred Coffey Ed Fuller R. N Mull Spencer T. Alex Brown Gosport Ben Wilson Bloomington Law School Ladies of the Christian Church Williams House J. W. Middleton Estey Hamilton & Story Clark James R East Jacob P. McIntosh Timon Hansford Ramona Charley Barr Charley John Weatherwax Smith Township John Buck Krrs Ephraim Harrel Nebraska William Powell Wright Township William Bradfield Bill Thomas Grace State of Indiana John Laland Squire Beck Morris Chapel Bloomfield Tom Wolford Peter Schloot Alm Ogle Island Law Hoover Carlisle Michigan Lillie Cravens Jennie Price John Berns Port A W. H. Sherwood Dudley Hixson Knox County Coal Co John Funk Dale Virg Robinson Butler E. E Thorp Sherwood Ditizants

New Discovery Restores Burlington Man to Health

Frank Huffman of Burlington Ohio says two doctors declared his consumption incurable but after using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds he recovered enough to walk across the street and now enjoys good health. Trial bottle free at S Stulcups Drugstore.

S. Stulcup

Decoration Day draws large Pleasantville crowd

ECORATION DAY at Pleasantville attracted over 1000 attendees. Music by the Ohio school house band and the Pleasantville band. Local notices include barn raised by William Bennett and a near-horse incident involving Grace Oge and Jim Smith. Miss Alice Sprott of Carlisle visiting. Bro. Julian and Bro. John Harvey featured at church. repairs and farm purchases noted. Hood’s Sarsaparilla recommended in closing lines.

Pleasantville Ohio Schoolhouse Pleasantville Band J.C. McDowell John Good William Bennett Julian John Harvey M. E Alice Sprott Carlisle Haver C. T. O'Haver Lyons Grace Oge W. P.O Jim Smith Jim Townsley Carl Smith John Smith

Newberry Observes Decoration Day With Services

Decoration Day observed in Newberry with residents visiting Bogard cemetery and Prairie Chapel for earnest sermons by Rev Elrod of Bloomfield. May 31 basket meeting at Keller schoolhouse drew many ministers. Rev Goss praised for religious work. Locals welcome Dr E J Jackson and Benjamin Sherwood from Linton as new physicians. Wheat looks fair though corn planting delayed by dry weather. Trustee Moore travels to Greene county capital and aims to support County Superintendent Moss again.

Newberry Flest Bogard Prairie Chapel Elrod Bloomfield Newberry Keller Goss Benjamin Sherwood Linton Moore Greene County Moss

Electric Bitters Plaudits From Idaville Residents

Wm. Timmons postmaster and John Leslie farmer join J. We Gardner hardware merchant in praising Electric Bitters as a superior kidney and liver remedy. They report improved energy, appetite, and well being after using the medicine sold by S. Stalcup's Drug Store at 50 cents a bottle.

Wm. Timmons Idaville Ind Electric Bitters John Leslie S. Stalcup

Green midge appears on local wheat and town folks visit

In Scotland the green midge is noted on the wheat. Ella Russell, now living in Worthington, spent Sunday here with friends. Thomas Dobbins and wife from Martin county visited the county. Local residents and visitors are named along with several short notes on activities and a death from consumption.

Misa Ella Russel Worthington Thomas Dobbins Martin Thomas Blackmore J. O’donald Bloomfield J. Lewis Keith Mary Kendrick Mary Haywood U. P. Church Ingles Will Hoffman Mineral City Henry Feutz R. J. Laughlin Burke J. W. Hannan Edwin Hostettler Linton Alpha Ettie Tsenogle Smith Township Ola Jones Northwest Greene Ida McCarter Daviess County Effie Hannan Stanford Ohio John Staggers Mattie Summerville

Local notices and opinions from Bloomfield area

Community snippets recount Jotham L. Smith’s failed bid for delinquent tax collection, local politics, store moves, church fence talk, frost sightings, and social visits. Personal testimonials praise Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh.

Dr Kings New Discovery Proves Best For La Grippe

Reports from users claim rapid relief from La Grippe and lingering after effects. The advertisement guarantees satisfaction or refund and promotes trial bottles free at Startup'e Drug Store with large bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar.

la Grippe

Bloomfield items reflect town life and local shoptalk

Vacationing Eymour Riddle and residents like Jacob Floyd and J. W. Carmichael share notes on visits crops and reform in 1892. Local happenings mention Dr Oliphant in town, Moss as superintendent candidate, a Tuesday show, wool prices, strawberry meals, mill repairs, log hauling and plans to move below Koleen.

Eymour Riddle Bloomfield Meredith Jacob Floyd Uncle Ben Dr. Oliphant Jolly J. W. Carmichael Iowa John Grover Wm. M Moas Calhoun Jackson Moss J. L. Riddle J M. Borch Kinsey Cullison Andy Hardesty J. H. Neal Freedom Yoho & van Meter

Sir Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Inspires Global Praise

An advertisement extols Sir Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a worldwide remedy for blood and liver disorders. It claims the product relieves pain, restores vigor, and cleanses the body, urging sick and weak readers to try this safest and most thorough cure.

Sir Pierce

Castoria Ad Claimed for Children

An old advertisement fragment promotes Castoria for children with repeated lines and a cryptic line about a dead shot at DOB and chicken cholera. The text resembles early 20th century marketing copy.

Decoration Day services drew largest crowd since observance

The Decoration Day gathering drew the biggest crowd yet with General Coburn as chief speaker. Local groups including the G A R and Sons of Veterans attended, the Jewel band provided music, and many residents traveled from surrounding towns for the day.

Weather and social notes from Mt Zion district

Warm dry spell continues with forecasts of rain. Community events include Saturday singing, Decoration day attendance by Austin Stewart and family, and plans for a German church dedication at Linton next Saturday. A Mud Pike Sunday school was organized, and local residents discuss building a new house this fall. For watermelons contact F D Edwards.

Mt. Zion Austin Stewart Linton Mud Pike F. D. Edwards Charley Bloom M. T. Bloom Corlell Bauglen

Cure for Colds and Digestive Ailments Promoted

To Dispel Colds. Headaches and Fevers, to cleanse the system, effectually, yet gently, when costive or bilious, or when the Blood is impure or sluggish, to permanently cure habitual constipation, to awaken the kidneys and liver to a healthy activity, without irritating or weakening them, use Syrup of Figs. June.

New German Reform Church to Be Dedicated Next Sunday

The dedication will take place on Sunday June 7 with many visiting clergy expected to attend the ceremony. Citizens note a local festival and various town events reported among Linton residents including elections and social gatherings.

Jemima's Beau and a Catarrh Remedy Ad

A Victorian style advertisement touts Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association It claims catarrh causes bad breath and social distress and promises cure with testimonials A $100 reward is offered for an incurable case and the piece notes proprietors of the remedy.

Jemima T'nat Dr. Sage Medical Association

Prominent Female Benefactor Shape of Women Art in New York

Miss Alice Donlevy leads the Ladies' Art association and has championed women artists since 20 years ago. After an initial setback with male inspectors and Peter Cooper, she rebuilt a club famed for technical excellence and impartial criticism, providing studios and sales space for poor artists and promoting women in the art world.

Alice Donlevy Ladies’ Art Association Miss Donlevy Peter Cooper Miss. Donlevy Cooper Art Association New York Recorder

Keeping Lamp Burners Clean

A homemaker described a method to brighten lamp burners. She saves bean cooking water and boils the burners in it until clean, then tinses them in boiling water and dries. This routine keeps burners shining like new.

Snooks Quits Cigarettes on Doctor’s Advice

The editor notes that a young Snooks stopped smoking after a doctor warned he would quit if he did not. The piece reflects a moral about health and habit from Munsey's Weekly.

Snooks

For Sale Farms and Houses in Bloomfield Area

Real estate notice listing 17 properties near Bloomfield Greene County including 21 percent acres on Main Street with orchard and house, 23 acres east of town with timber and pasture, brick business house, 120 acres in Highland township, and 95 acres rich black land. Prices range from $300 to $1500 with terms and trade offers. agents invite sellers to bring more properties as buyers are active.

Main Street Bloomfield Court House Highland Church R. R Worthington Terre Haute Road Cavins Plummer Stafford

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