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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1891
Page
2
Local items report W. M. Moss’s reelection as county superintendent, new appointments in Bloomfield, and department notices. Various moves include John M. Wright joining the regular army, Odon relocation of rsa Crooke family, and property trades around Switz City and Linton. The county plans road upgrades, a new park bridge, and establishment of utility wells.
All vocal and instrumental teachers in Greene county are summoned to gather at the M. E. church Bloomfield Indiana on Tuesday June 16 1891 at 10:00 am and 230 pm. Attendance is required with participation sought from every teacher by order of Will H. Sherwood vice president Indiana Music Teachers Association Greene county.
Public warning from RECORDER GREENE Co Indiana dated March 31 1891 urges owners to settle unpaid fees on deeds mortgages and other instruments to be recorded. After June 1 all instruments must be paid before filing for record to avoid collection costs.
The county saw heavy rain this week with northwest cyclones causing property loss and several deaths. A Tuesday shower gave way to a soaking Wednesday, as strong winds felled trees and damaged homes barns and stables. Yet crops and grass benefitted greatly from the moisture.
A Me age citizen spent much on a dress suit to attend a ball at the opera house. He aimed to appear in the grand march but arrived just after it ended. He then asked the management to repeat the march for him.
The board of trustees requires all male residents as prescribed by law to serve four days on the streets this year starting June 1 1891. H. H. Nickerson president attested by W. M. Hata clerk.
Mrs. N. E. Neticu announces a new millinery and dress making shop at the N. E. Hornbeck corner 106 No. 1 Lyons inviting ladies to call for satisfaction.
When you decide to take Hood's Sarsaparilla do not be induced to buy substitutes. Clerks push rival brands but Hood's Sarsaparilla has unique merit that cannot be equalled. Insist on Hood's Sarsaparilla the best blood purifier and builder.
Wn Moss of Bloomfield Indiana expresses sincere thanks to supporters and hopes to co conduct county superintendent duties. He mentions those who opposed him should feel ashamed and signs the note dated June 2 1891.
At Headquaters Lovell H Ross Ear Post 326 G A R the Post adopted resolutions to thank Rev P J Martin for the Decoration Day address and to request a copy for publication Our thanks extend to the Bloomfield Band and to citizens for attending aiding in grave decoration.
The board of commissioners approved claims of assessors and deputies across townships from Chestnut Washington to O'Donald Jefferson. Noted are amounts ranging from 24.00 to 200.00 with several entries at 120.00 and a final note that Jefferson township has not yet reported.
Five men killed when the Dusard saw mill six miles west of town exploded after a boiler blast. The engine and boiler were old with much water, and the new engineer had been in charge only half an hour. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars. victims named Kern, Edward Dusard, James Perkins, George Hayden, George Evans. Most victims from Fayetteville, Hayden from Switz City.
SoLsBERRY Indiana May 30 1891 Memorial Day observed with eight oclock salute and G A R formed at church then processed to graveyard to decorate graves. Citizens joined in, church program followed with Capt Edington Memorial oration Maud Cook organist Be Torrence prayer and readings. Singing by congregation and National hymn. Expectation of repeating the event next year in even grander fashion.
A steady stream of politicians and supporters from Beech Creek, Linton, Center and Wright townships visited town meetings. Notables include J G Hert, W L Slinkard, D J Terhune, James Collers, J T Beasley, and E O’Haver. The crowd discussed county politics, superintendency results, and local party strength while families and neighbors socialized.
The county treasurer and auditor completed the distribution of taxes collected on the April installment to township funds. The notice lists the amount due to each township in each fund.
Several students passed for license last Saturday. J M Bruner and John Drake studied at home Sunday. M E Coen was absent last week due to eye trouble and returned Monday. Prof Armpriester visited Monday. George Ledgerwood, a young Supt candidate from Taylor township, visited Monday. History class begins Civil War study. About thirty students in writing class. Grammar classes under Prof Drybread show solid progress. A R Thomas forms partnership with Prof Danielson. Only three students in normal studying bookkeeping. Civil Government dropped and writing taken in its place. Physiology class under Prof Cushman studies the special scene.
Orleans Indiana emerges as a summer resort with a new magnetic and artesian well promoting relief for rheumatism dyspepsia gout stomach liver kidney and female diseases. A modern bath house offers hot or cold waters and accommodations are available at reasonable rates in hotels and private homes. For details contact W M Copeins president and H F Fisher secretary Magnetic Well Co Orleans Ind.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women of all ages. It touts affordability, arguing wages suffice, criticizes older medical practice of bleeding, and claims the remedy strengthens girls at puberty and restores vitality for mothers and aging women.
The report details multiple Indiana counties electing superintendents or trustees by large ballot counts or adjourning without result. W. H. Chilson in Clay and John I. Morris in Martin are re elected, Vigo and Daviess see term continuations, Hendricks adjourns after 260 ballots, Vermillion Hart and Owen show various victories, and Parke Knox St. Joseph and Tipton counties record long vote processes with Democrats prevailing in several offices.
Classified copy notes steady employment and liberal wages offered by Sears Henry and Co Geneva. A Xene described as a reliable firm remains listed. Occurs amid a column about deceased struck and health concerns with bee and chicken cholera references.
A cluttered notice touts reductions on Cottons and Light Wools with large lines and lower prices. It highlights Charlies per yard and best imported goods including Checks Soft Wools for traveling dresses. Imported fabrics listed include Satin Broche Sateens Ginghams Organdies Pongees Batister Lawns.
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