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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1891
Page
5
Various local items from Bloomfield Indiana include a buggy for sale from J H Seneff, election notes on teachers licenses and tax law effects, plans for land sales by Moss and Axtell, farm moves, railroad tax impacts, and community updates on lectures, roads, schools, and a dramatic company visit.
All vocal and instrumental music teachers in Greene county are summoned to the M. E. church in Bloomfield Indiana on Tuesday June 16 1891 at 10 o clock a m and 8 o clock p m to attend and participate. By order of Will H Sherwood vice president Indiana Music Teachers Association Greene county chapter.
A note from Recorder Greene County warns of all deeds mortgages and instruments remaining in the recorder's office with unpaid fees must be paid by June 1st or be subject to fee collection charges. The notice emphasizes payment before filing for record after that date and is dated March 30, 189'.
Rain sweeps the county with north western areas hit hard by cyclones. Wind felled trees and damaged structures just north of town while showers Wednesday and a clod soaking galley washer followed. Crop and grass gains praised though property losses noted.
A Bel fast Maine citizen spent heavily to attend a ball in a dress suit at the opera house. He arrived as the guard closed the doors and asked management to start the event over, hoping to appear in the grand match.
The board of trustees orders that all male persons as prescribed by law must perform four days of street work this year. June 1. ISL. TH. AH. Nickerson, Drea, Attest Wo OM. Tata, Clerk.
Mrs N E Netpiau announces opening a millinery and dressmaking shop at corner of Hornbeck and No 1 Lyons inviting local ladies to visit. She promises satisfaction and asks customers to bring their wives for fittings.
advertising urged readers to choose Hood's Sarsaparilla over substitutes claiming it is the best blood purifier and builder. Clerks allegedly tout rival preparations, but the text insists on Hood's Sarsaparilla as unmatched.
A Bloomfield, Indiana note from June 2, 1891, expresses gratitude to supporters after the re election bid for county superintendent. The writer asks for cooperative duty and asks opponents to feel ashamed, signing with respect.
The G A R Lovell H Rosseat Post No 826 unanimously adopts resolutions thanking Rev P J Martin for an eloquent patriotic Decoration Day address and asks for a copy for publication. Also thanks Bloomfield Band and citizens for grave decoration support. S Lesaran S V C F L Epwarps Adjt
Five men killed when a boiler at John and Joseph Dusard’s saw mill six miles west of the city exploded this morning. The blast wrecked the mill, stripped clothing from two victims, and sent debris up to a quarter mile away. The engine and boiler were old, with water reportedly abundant in the boiler. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars. Victims: Dohe Kern, Edward Dusard, James Perkins, George Hayden, George Evans. All Fayettesville residents except Hayden of Switz City.
In Solsberry Indiana May 50 Ts Memorial Day services opened with a 3 am salute and a 4 am parade to the graveyard. G A R and S of Y members decorated graves and citizens followed. Memorial oration by Capt Edington, reading by George Sullivan, choir led by GL Edwards and Maud Cavuck organist. Prayer by Brother FE F Torrence. Attendance praised, remarks optimistic about a larger event next year.
The county treasurer and auditor have completed distributing taxes from the April installment to townships. The notice lists the amounts due to each township in each fund.
Several normal students gained license status last Saturday. J M Bruner and John Drake visited at home Sunday. M E Coen was absent due to eye issues and returned Monday. Prof Armpriester and Supt George Ledgerwood visited the school this week. Civil Government was replaced by writing.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as indispensable for women from adolescence through old age. It contrasts modern remedies with past bloodletting, claiming the product strengthens and revitalizes, benefiting wives and their numerous daughters.
A sweeping tally of county level votes shows multiple Democrat victories across Indiana. John T. Morris and R. A. Wadsworth secured third terms in Martin and Lavieess counties, while W. C. Wellman and C. Moore won in Sullivan and St Joseph. Several counties adjourned without clear results and others reported long balloting before final decisions, with milestones such as Vermillion electing John A. Wiltermood, the first Democrat to lead the county, and Parke County choosing E Vinzant as the first Democrat ever elected there.
The firm Sears, Henry & Co of Geneva New York advertises steady employment and liberal wages in another column claiming reliability in its business. The notice urges readers to use the Dead Shot product for hog and chicken cholera control.
A local advertisement touts a large selection of summer dress fabrics including Cottons and Light Wools with recent price cuts. It lists Charlies from 4s a yard and notes imports in Satin Broche, Sateens, Ginghams, Organdies, Pongees, Lawns and more for travel and summer wear.
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