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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1893
Page
1
An advertisement extols the Liver as key to health and promotes Simmons Liver Regulator as a harmless, effective remedy for dyspepsia biliousness and throatache headache. The author claims testing its virtues and prefers it over forty other remedies, citing personal relief and cure.
A long list of farm, orchard, and wooded properties offered for sale or trade. Items include high quality land with water, timber, and brick soils, ranging from small plots to large tracts near Lyons, Bloomfield, and Owensburg. Prices cited include 245 subles and 00 per acre, with terms offered and estate details provided for buyers.
Franklin Ramsey Clerk issues formal notice in a chancery case, Blate at botuna.dereene eatrie and others against Johi Cabithig and Chorley Marpuy. Defendants must appear by September 1st or demur. failure will lead to a default and hearing at Bloomfield Court House. MOFFITT & DAVIS attorney for plaintiffs.
Sunday May events and notices from Newberry and nearby areas detail family health plans, social gatherings, visits, and bereavements. Items mention Mr and Mrs West infant, gas fever, Miller family bread sale, visits by Aunt Hannah, and plans for a monthly serial in a local paper.
Readers urged to buy a preparation claimed to cure catarrh at all stages. The ad touts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, building up strength. It offers a one hundred dollar reward for any failing case and invites testimonials from customers via F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
QAMCEL SAMPLE was in Spencer kK Saturday con business. W D Wright and McKiney Wickatm visited Saturday evening. Chas Burka Jr and wife called at Alber Freeman's Sunday. Charley Wickam noted. Farmers selling wool at two pence per pound. Twenty one ge to teach in Gwen county passed grade. Miss Nanie Sample unable to go to Bloomfield Saturday to write. Joe Carmichael visited Pugh Wednesday. John diurner sold a fine mare to John Arthur and plans to open a Newark restaurant. Mat Arthur of Spencer hosted by Will Wright. Several from here attended the weave. Joe Elickaman back from Geaport. Pearl Medaris visiting in Spencer Thursday. Bulb Porter returned from Terre Plante work. BW Leome recovering. Sheep shearing noted. We slept late. Weary’s returned from Wellsville Ohio. Sixty five who passed an examination. she is a good teacher. John Pugh and Chas Wickam basket meeting at the chapel Sunday. Win Medaris slowly from broker’s color bone and forgot to write last week.
An ad touts Phebes salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and other eruptions. It claims to cure piles and related conditions with "perfect surface action." Price listed as 24 cents per box sold by S Stalcup.
Farmers improve mood as corn markets move higher and demand strengthens, boosting optimism for yields and profitability for producers facing fluctuating prices.
Fragmented local notes describe ongoing rain and everyday events in the town. Ada Osborn is mentioned walking streets Monday evening, while various names and comments hint at community happenings, trades, and local commerce. The text preserves a snapshot of small town life with scattered person mentions and draft notices.
Merideth residents share church events as families gather for baptisms and visitors. Miss Mamie Meredith recovers from fever while Wil Pfederson and Jodi Crue seek work. neighbors discuss country life and local farming plans. Traveling reports mention John Pool visiting Rockwood and Aunt Eth Scott’s family near Clover.
Excursion trips to Chicago via the Pennsylvania Lines begin April 26. Round trip fare with combined tickets will be valid through October 30 with return coupons good until November 6. Tickets and details available at any Pennsylvania Line agent.
Local column records varied social visits at Plassant Ridge on a busy Saturday night and Sunday services. Mentions include Zeb Boles and Clara, Owens family, Henry Hamilton and guests, and multiple church and school activities with names, places, and informal gatherings.
Samuel Chaney, farmer near Mineral, was in the area last week. Several locals attended Decoration at Myod lgrave yara and church at Matamoras Sunday night. George Burge from Chicago passed through en route to a local field, while George Poinum and wife and others were seen about. Lydia ister recovers from illness at uncles near Simered Cay. Phoias Eaton and AY Miellain hauled hay from Bleedfield.
Fragments show people passing through, attending meetings, visiting relatives, and heading to Worth Peytier. Names include Uriah Ressler Piman Calver D. and Lillie Vront John Rides J.B. Dillion Dock Killingsr George Van Sunday Pat Spencer McIntosh Nora McIntosh and Diss.
Calvertville residents share Sabbath School progress under John Arthur while Paris Goodwin and wife visit from across the river. Town gossip covers neighbors, millinery work, and farm improvements. Nearby figures like J H Seneff and Uncle Jack Baker appear amid everyday town scenes and a quip about local dramners. Rev J G Sappenfield cites poultry cures with Dead Shot for cholera.
Wares Miss Rhoda Fortner plans a July visit to West Virginia. Jno F Mees Alter Clark and Miss Nettie field head for Oregon to settle there. Miss Mattie Bogard visited Lyons. Lyons to get two new drug stores soon. Several residents and travelers pass through and through Lyons with mentions of many local names and activities. Mrs Otto Britten received a pension of eight dollars. People attend clubs, churches, and social events. A three year old injured his eye with a pocket knife. Cur tie Clay hosted a birthday event. Red Men's lodge at Linton held a rainy gathering. Miss Rosa Wright married. World’s Fair plans and local shopping noted. Local commerce includes brick-making and farm sales. various visits between Bedford Dresden Owensburg and Bloomington areas are cited.
Local residents report a busy week with visits to the sick and social calls. Miss Anna O. Pickard wed David Boltz officiated by Rev Fiery, drawing congratulations from Tulip friends. Road conditions worsen due to rain and ongoing construction in town.
The product promises liver activity, regular bowels, and elimination of toxins. It claims to counter malaria and rheumatism effects by supporting organ function and toxin removal.
The advertisement claims Regulator cures for digestion issues including dyspepsia constipation and biliousness promising relief in severe cases.
Rain falls as townspeople move about and visit family. Aaron Combs passes through toward Bloomfield. Chan Frakes visits Solsberry family. Pleasant Ridge youth seek shelter during the storm. Community figures such as S. E. Anderson and Lewia Helma appear in local social notices and arrivals.
Llice Bryan returns from Danville. Rev Y M Heaton and wife, former residents, visit friends. Fourth of July program includes speeches and reading the declaration of independence. Music and a town festival planned with proceeds for church benefit.
The Republic advertises a four-new-subscribe package for one year free, with four dollars payable. It touts fast news, literary and agricultural departments and wide readership, urging households to join and request sample copies by mail to The Republic in St Louis Missouri.
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