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Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1889

Page

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Bloomfield Indiana Attorneys and Doctors Listed in Ads

Local Bloomfield line up includes Thos Van Ruseine Emerson Shont Hort Van Buskirk and WAXTELL attorneys at law with offices in the New Court House and Northeast Corner Public Square. Also Fe Gallemore deputy prosecuting attorney W. W. Offett Davis Rankin M.D. and Cravens physician surgeon plus R J R Lowder and R Burke M D physicians all offering services in Greene Owen and neighboring counties.

Emerson Shont Hort & van Buskirk Attorneys AT Law Omec New Court House Bloomfield Ind Waxtell Greene Court House Indiana Gallemore Onice Public Square

Election notice of trustee schedule in Wright township

Notice to residents of Wright township Greene county Indiana that WM Powell trustee will be at Jasonyine on Tuesdays each week and at his residence on Saturdays in the forenoon to transact township business. No business will be transacted outside these days as provided by law.

Wright Township Greene County Indiana Wm, Powell

Notice of weekly trustee office hours in Washington Township

George Logard trustee announces weekly office hours at his residence in Washington Township Greene County Indiana to transact township business on Saturdays during his term. no business on other days as required by law.

Notice of Trustee's weekly township meetings

Notices were given to residents of Casa Township Greene County Indiana that the trustee will hold official business one mile southeast of Newberry on Mondays and Tuesdays each week during term of office. No business will occur outside those days as provided by law. John D Moone Trustee.

Casa Ownship Greene County Indiana Newberry John D Moone

Notice to Taylor Township Greene County Indians Funeral Home

Trustee Henry Borter informs residents of Taylor township Greene county Indians that his office will be at his residence every Saturday for business only on those days as provided by law.

Taylor Township Greene County Henry Borter

Grant Township Trustee Notice to Hold Weekly Meetings

Notice to residents of Grant township Greene county Indiana that the trustee will transact township business at the trustee's residence two miles south of the precinct every Saturday. WAI Li Deckard Trustee.

Grant Township Greene County Indiana Mmy Wai. Li Deckard

Trustee's Notice to L Highland Township Readers

Simon Bland trustee announces he will transact township business at his residence in Greene County Indiana on any weekday except Sunday. The notice requests residents to take note and present concerns as needed.

Otice L Highland Township Greene County Indiana Simon Bland

Notice to transact township business at Linton office

Notice to the people of Stocl to transact the business of the township at my office in Linton on any day in the week except Sunday. Joseph Moss, Trustee.

Stoclton Township Greene County Indiana Linton Joseph MO

The Great War Syndicate’s Caerdaff Demonstration

Repeller No. 11 withdraws from the British coast as the British government weighs a response to the syndicate’s motor bombs. Caerdaff in Wales is chosen for a dramatic demonstration with a bombardment scheduled, drawing crowds and international interest as the fleet moves to the Irish Sea and onward to a new tactic.

Relief for the needy in Chicago aims to raise $100000

Chicago expects to send substantial aid to the Johnstown sufferers. Business leaders under Mayor Cregier will coordinate relief for terror-stricken survivors in devastated districts. The committee aims to raise at least $100,000 to provide timely assistance.

Chicago Curiaco Johnstown Cregier

Boston to raise $100000 for Johnstown relief drive

Boston plans a relief effort to gather 100000 dollars for Johnstown before Saturday night. Charles H. Allen of Central National Bank travels to Johnstown to oversee funds and secure transfers from Kidder, Peabody & Company. A city meeting in the mayor's office quickly subscribes 5000 dollars.

Boston Johnstown Charles H. Allen Central National Bank Kidder, Peabody & Company

Pennsylvanian flood relief fund grows in England and U S aid

Loxvox reports Americans in England raise large sums for flood victims in Pennsylvania. A central fund will receive all donations and disburse as needed. Minneapolis committee votes to ship 2000 barrels of flour to Johnstown sufferers, distributing orders among mills to speed delivery.

Loxvox England Pennsylvania Monxearouis Minn Citizens’ Committee Johnstown

Philadelphia promotes $150000 for towns in need

The article notes a $150,000 subscription for Johns town and other suffering points. Philadelphia plans a liberal response and pledges support.

Philadelphia Phmapetonui Johnstown

Relief Pouring In for Johnstown Sufferers

News from June 4 reports relief flooding in from across the nation for Johnstown survivors. Ohio figures prominently with telegraphs praising the response and detailing carloads of provisions and clothing sent from Cleveland and other cities. Generals Axline and Hastings note growing needs and rapid organization while Morrison appeals in Washington spark a $10,000 subscription and large contributions of supplies.

Johnstown Ohio Columbus Foraker Axline Cleveland Hastings Pennsylvania Morrison Washington Citizens

What Theyre Doing in Greene County

Greene County notes from Center Township readers detail social visits and travel from Solsberry to Bloomfield. Residents mention illnesses, farming trades, and local events as a steady parade of Sunday trips, cattle buying, church sermons, and school matters.

Clergymen visit Corydon. farmers praise rain and progress

Rev Sappenfield leaves for Corydon Indiana to preach for about two weeks. Rev Armon baptized seven after a Lutheran service May 25. D A Deams organized a local loan and building association June 1. Newberry school closes next Friday with a picnic and thanks to students and staff.

Dick Middleton Visits Terre Haute and Local Happenings

Dick Middleton visited Terre Haute last Saturday to see the elephant. Thursday was pension day with the boys who received pay from Uncle Sam. Postmaster Wilson leased his office paraphernalia to the Riley postmaster. Little daughter of R N Mull has been sick but is much better. J E Miller paid farmers over 45000 for wool this season. W F Gallemore, Bloomfield attorney and pension agent, was in town over Monday. Farmers received promised blessings with rain last Tuesday morning. The Christian church held a strawberry festival at the town hall last Friday night. Ed East received a carload of Texas ponies last Friday and buyers should call on Ed. Last Saturday night was very cold killing tender plants. Aunt Susan Throop is still in danger with no recovery hopes. Mrs Belle Allison and her Bloomington daughter visited to stay a few days. T J Henry lost a fine cow last week, making two cows lost in one week. It seems like bad luck has overtaken Tom with disaster arriving unexpectedly.

Syndicate Thames London Craglevin New York Great Britain Caerdaff Wales War Office Army Navy Cardiff English Channel Repeller No. 11 Europe America Repeller Ireland Wilson Riley R. N. Mull J. E. Miller W. F. Gallemore Bloomfield The Christian Church Ed East Susan Throop Belle Allison Bloomington T. J. Henry Tom James Lundy Linton Tom Weser Jackson Friendswood Miss Bixler Polk Gardner Jim Dixon Indianapolis Sarah Borders Bedford Mr. Gray Greene County Cold River Emily J. Barker M. E. Church Emma Isbor

Pleasantville News Evening Social Ties and Local Notes

Worthing ton and Pleasantville recount visits by neighbors and visitors from Indianapolis to Bloomfield. Local farm work, church activity, and a record of residents traveling, plus a gypsy camp nearby and a floor collapse at a grain elevator. June community events and a weather-impacted Decoration Day are noted along with a resignation to quit smoking.

Local Gossip and Social Notes From Bloomfield

Henry Wilson and wife visit Mrs Mary Sharr this week. Center people attend Bloomfield election. Mrs Combs of Bloomfield visits relatives. R W Yoho and wife travel to Stanford to visit Yoho sisters. Rev Breeden to preach next Sunday at 10 30 A M with baptizing. Minnie Hays returns from Worthington. Sunday school moves to 10 A M. R W Yoho and Aaron Combs buy Asberry Burch saw mill from sheriff Sherman Cox. Cox praises Wm Thompson host.

Henry Wilson Mary Sharr Center Bloomfield Combs R. W. Yoho Stanford R.W. Yoho Aaron Combs Asberry

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with rewards and testimonials

An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for cures Hall's Cure is said to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Local notices list town movements and social updates including marriages and visits as well as a preacher’s address.

Miners Return to Work as Local News Ties Up Nearby Notes

J W Wolford returns from Indianapolis on Thursday. Orlando Connel visits Scotland relatives over the weekend. D J Terhune of the Enterprise in Bloomfield on business Monday. Joe McGammon of Sullivan in town last week lodging at the Big Four. Greene county may soon have five newspapers. Mrs Mary Ferry the city dressmaker visits Edwardsport and Freelandsville. Peter L Mossey the medicine man is back but rain slows work. Elijah Moss in Groomfield on legal business. Lige a noted county lawyer. Decoration Day weather delays outdoor services. they were held last Sunday. New churches near completion. Lin ton has three churches and four saloons. I C Co brick block north rooms near interior completion. praised by Mr Allen. State vs Helms for yielding whiskey disposed. Helms fined 20 dollars and costs totaling 32 75. Court actions praised for consistency.

Joe McGammon Sullivan Greene County Mary Ferry Edwardsport Freelandsville Peter L. Mossey Elijah Moss Groomfield Lige

Sunday social notes and local goings on

Wm Meredi th and family attended church. Geo Fry and family dined with his father in law. Miss Francy Hardisty visited G W Collins on business. John Martindale and wife dined with their son in law. A large crowd heard a sermon by M A Falk. Chan Burch and Emmett Dagley noted as slave kings. Lydia Girky and Mary Allen are dressmakers. Walt Heaton had a coon as prisoner and it eloped Saturday night. Bill Scott rode through town with his best girl on horseback. He claimed to like Uncle Isaac Workmax and questioned the reason why.

John Martindale M. A. Falk Chan. Burch Emmett Dagley Lydia Girky Mary Allen Walt Heaton Bill Scott Isaac Workmax

Remedy for consumption offered by T A Slocum

The letter from T A Slocum of 181 Pearl Street New York promises a positive remedy for consumption. He claims timely use cures thousands and offers two free bottles to readers who send their express and post office addresses.

T A. Slocum M.C Pearl St New York

Local Notes and Arrivals From Bloomfield Area

Health is good in this place. M Deckard visited Bloomfield last Monday. Ezra Freeman visited at BM. Deckard's Sun Mullard Cox sold his horse to Mr Brown of Owensburg. Tom Freeman and Riley Foddrill went to Bedford last week. Emma Phillips visited Rebecca Ashcraft last Sunday. Riley Benton moved here from Dugger. Ed Freeman to join Mr Buber in the blacksmith shop soon. Joseph Laswell and lady from Malden Mo visited last week. Ed Nance to stay with Theo Carmichael in his store. J O Heaton moved to Avoca and bought a house. We regret losing such a good citizen.

M. Deckard Bloomfield Ezra Freeman Mullard Cox Mr. Brown Owensburg Riley Benton Dugger Ed Freeman Mr. Buber Joseph Laswell Lady Malden Ed Nance Theo. Carmichael Bloomfield Normal J. O. Heaton Avoca Mr. Heaton

Local Notes On Town Visitors And Business Activities

W O Nash buys wool at a lively rate. John Hutson of MeVille visits town. Rev Peck buys a buggy horse. Mrs J G Smith of Bloomfield visits old acquaintances. A Worthington horse buyer was here last week. Wm Booker trades for half interest in Newark grind mill. Rev McAlister preached Mrs Margaret Stelle's funeral. The stave mill completes its job in a few weeks then moves to Center. T P Freeman in town taking DesOCRAT subscriptions. Moses Crockett promotes building the Christian church. S E Adkins and Jas Coley of Giel Tad attend I Q OF. Jennie Graham returns from Worthington. Henry Oliver back from Ottawa Kan to Ilooser. F M B A to organize county assembly at Wolfcreek lodge June 1. Ex Senator McIntosh, M F McIntosh, Dr Wheeler and J W Pryor in Bloomfield. Mr Boswell spoke Thursday, a grand speaker from Spencer. Citizens frightened by stave factory whistle. some thought Gabriel. Ten acres of Eel River bottom for sale for $80, inquire at this office. tf.

D. A. Deams Newberry McAlister Margaret Stelle Stave Mill T. P. Freeman Desocrat Moses Crockett Christian Church S. E. Adkins Jas Coley Giel, Tad I. QO Mr. Boswell Spencer Gabriel

Local notes and social updates from a small town

Mrs. Jack Bland is very ill at this writing. A crowd attended singing last Sunday. John Weldon was home this past week. John Crane plans to commence building soon. Rev. Hughes preached to the people last Sunday. R W Johnson ships plenty of dried apples this spring. Jease LaRue and Miss Jennie Yearin were here Sunday. Several boys went hunting last Saturday and reported many squirrels. Levi Vernon works at Bloomington this summer and has steady work. A temperance meeting last Saturday adjourned to meet in five weeks. Miss Florence Buzard of Linton visits her sister and plans to stay until after the Fourth of July. Subscribe for the Democrat.

Jack Bland John Weldon John Crane R. W.johnson Jease LaRue Jennie Yearin Levi Vernon Bloomington Temperance Florence Buzard Linton

Scotland Church News and Local Notices

Jasper Hasler attended Bloomfield while Rev. Allen preached last Sunday evening. Orlando Connel visited his brother N. C. last Sunday. Children’s day set for Sunday June 5 at 3 p.m. at M. E. church. John Feutz and family of Mineral City visited at Caas Ledgerwood’s. Wm. F. O’Donald and John Hubbard and families of Harlen were present at church. Seven were baptized last Sunday by Rev. Danks, three by sprinkling and four by immersion. Rev. Calvin Allen of Missouri visits old friends in the area. Elmer Shirts retired from Louisville to Scotland to teach a select school.

Armon Sappenfield Jasper Hasler Bloomfield Rev Allen M. EB John Feutz Mineral City Caas Ledgerwood Wm.f. O’donald John Hubbard Harlen Hera Danks Calvin Allen Missouri Elmer Shirts Louisville Scotland

Community Notes From Center Social Roundup

Sunday school attendance and visits fill the town scene with Mrs Della Chickiesaw and Rev Danken among those noted. Local Democrats like Bill Collins plan a summer store start with Geo Brandon and John Martindale as clerks. Barbra Martindale and George Brandon are tied as next trustee and guest in the social pages.

Bill Collins Center Geo. Brandon John Martindale Barbra Martindale George Brandon Barbra

Village Church Notes and a Greene County Obituary

Nannie Dland and Miss Mlaude Fauscett attend Ridgeport church with Sun Manerva Sherrow from Center. Emily J. Barker, Greene county teacher and Christian, dies at 25 after eight months’ illness. funeral highlights a life of service to church and school and a trusted example.

Manerva Sherrow Center Ridgeport

Marriage Licenses Issued and Local Assessors Report

The marriage licenses issued by Clerk Rameey since the last report include Albert Meavis to Ling Morse Wr Stultz to Ells Mansfeld Eli BR Reed to Mary E Watkins. The assessors report for Richland township and Bloomfield corporation shows land values, improvements, and totals for both incorporated and outside areas with polls and dog counts. A special examination for teachers’ licenses will be held at Linton on June 13 and 14, 1889 for Bloomfield area teachers and others, per County Superintendent Wa M Moss. The Democrat price is $1.50 per year.

Clerk Rameey Albert Meavis Ling Morse Stultz Ells Mansfeld Eli BR. Reed Mary E. Watkins Lirton Linton Normal School

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