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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1889
Page
6
The Bloomfield Democrat proclaims itself as the county’s only all home print paper with the editor William M Moss promoting broad circulation. Readers are urged to address business letters to the Democrat, not an individual, and advertisers are invited to verify subscription records in Bloomfield Indiana.
The paper will not stop delivering to county residents who notify and wish to continue. Readers should check the margin date and mail a notice if they do not want the paper. Else, assume continued delivery and pay when in town. The piece notes reforms, civil service evasion in May appointments, and a jab at Harrisonian reforms.
Two aging soldiers were removed from the pension examining board at New Albany. Their Democratic seats were filled by Republican citizens. A stay-at-home Republican is preferred by Ben Harrison over a Democratic soldier in every case.
The lengthy county superintendent contest is described as friendly and harmonious with candidates respected as brothers. Editorials complain about President Harrison’s family ties in office, while noting ongoing labor unrest and tariff debates as voters question the era’s promises. The DeEmMocRaT lauds Greene county trustees for their elected Democratic actions and urges re-election of eligible officials.
A Montana Republican accuses President Harrison and his son of meddling in territorial politics after a recent election. He claims nepotism and trading federal offices helped Democrats gain a constitutional convention, supply a House member and two Senators next December, and marks federal appointments as grave public trust versus private perks.
The report accuses Republicans of corruption in Rhode Island elections and notes that over five thousand dollars was spent in Block Island.
The account alleges voter bribery and intimidation to secure Republican representation. It cites payments for votes mortgage foreclosures, liquor induced voting, and poll workers guiding ballots. The piece compares the abuse to Indiana's Dudley Carpenter operations and critiques political morality.
The Democratic caucus dragged on from 10 a.m. to after 4 p.m. with rumors and rising hope and fear. On the seventy first ballot Wim A Moses won with five votes to Cravens three, amid a long roll call and scattered tallies as trustees finally nominated Moses.
On Tuesday William M. Moss filled his bond and took the oath of office as county superintendent. Mr. Lamb stepped down gracefully after a faithful tenure and high regard from supporters who praised his work and re elected Moss.
The Reform Club of New York seeks farmer responses nationwide on agricultural conditions. Readers are asked to answer numbered questions about prosperity, causes, economic interest, tariffs, social status, and sons’ willingness to farm, then mail to Walter H. Page at The Reform Club, New York.
A Washington telegram reports President Harrison will not appoint any more Indiana residents to territorial or other offices outside the state. An Indiana congressman pressed a candidate for a consulship, but the president asserted Indiana has more appointments than any other state and will get none more. Indiana Republicans express indignation and plan to return home. The piece lists local names and campus notes alongside the main political claim.
The piece praises Linton normal for its progressive work and strong student effort. It notes heavy enrollment, especially in the summer term, with emphasis on higher branches like algebra Latin bookkeeping psychology rhetoric and education. Special exam days are set for the 13th and 14th.
The article promotes home ownership through cooperative buying and loans, celebrating self reliance and community improvement. It previews a series of house plans from cottage to villa, with cost estimates and emphasis on economy, convenience, and beauty.
A Detroit publication reproduces a National Building Plan association design titled Tasteful Frame Cottage. The plan, priced with an estimated completed building cost of $600, features a first story 9 feet high with cellar 6 feet, a sitting room 15 by 16 feet, a living room 13 by 15 with pantry, and an attic with two large bedrooms. The description notes a cellar under the living room and presents perspective views and floor plans.
Dan Davis of Evanaville is jailed for street ball. Sullivan’s ordinance bans street ball and warns arrest and fines for any future players. The note urges strict enforcement to protect women, children, and the elderly from injuries and death risks from balls and bats.
Walker & McLaughlin advertise smoked meats fresh meats and pickled pork. Beem's restaurant offers warm meals and ice cream on the north side of the square. Landis & Oliphant invite customers to view and buy women and misses shoes. Beem's promises lemonade and lunch. stores emphasize sugar cured hams and large meat quantities.
Sen McDonald told an Indianapolis Sentinel reporter that Harrison gives relatives and personal friends front influence, a pattern he says could hurt Harrison if renominated. He notes limited political attention but predicts likely defeat amid favoritism.
M. W. Lee, secretary of the Indiana Tariff Reform League, was in town yesterday calling on supporters. He is described as an earnest, zealous worker for the cause and a strong advocate for tariff reform.
The document lists assessor fees for multiple townships including Richland Smith Stockton Jefferson Live Oak Center and others with total charges reaching 1808. A separate notice from Wa M Moss Bloomington June 6 1889 thanks supporters after his election as county superintendent.
An employment notice invites readers out of work to apply for a position described as require no prior experience. It promises expenses paid and urges interested readers to see the advertisement on page three for details.
The psychology class excels and the school operates smoothly as examinations finish. A student picnic is planned for the last day with staff and friends supporting the effort. Several teachers plan to return for summer term and county supervision changes are viewed positively by the community.
At Decatur Alabama the Twenty fifth Indiana regiment officers faced a rounder accused of a misdemeanor. The colonel, famed for his quick justice, offered to make him a rounder by forcing him to walk round a stump for two hours. The tale was shared at a camp fire by an unknown narrator.
A group of tariff reformers organized on Wednesday electing Will E. Stacy as chair and Wm. M. Moss as secretary. Dr. S. C. Cravens became permanent president with VPs named for each township. The Evansville Fort Wayne and Chicago road project was announced with 30 miles planned and a roster of directors.
A distressed Sultan by the Danube laments losing his Ivory Soap and status until a stranger shares a cake, transforming him into a Turkish Bey with riches. The piece ends with a warning that many white soaps imitate Ivory Soap but lack its unique qualities.
The ordinance, dated May 28, 1889, declares an emergency and empowers the Marshal to supervise street labor and deduct substitutes’ days from wages. It directs the Marshal to act under the Board of Trustees and to take effect immediately upon passage. Emerson Short, President. W M Haig, Clerk.
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