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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1890

Page

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Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a curative tonic

The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a proprietary medicine prepared by pharmacists with a formula of sarsaparilla danielion mandrake and other agents. It claims superior strength and curative power, ease of blood cleansing and digestion, and treats conditions from dyspepsia to biliousness and skin issues. Testimonials claim cures for cancerous humor and general vitality improvements. Hood's is sold by druggists for 1.00 per bottle with 100 doses.

Hood Byracuse J. F. Nixox Cambridgerort Mags. Gand Hood & CO. Apothecarian Maes

Greene county Indiana physicians and trustees notices

A fragment shows multiple Greene county Indiana notices including lawyers offices in Bloomfield and Newark, physicians J B Young and J W Gray, and trustees announcing weekly attendance and Saturday examinations. Also lists local officials M Powell George Bogard Henry Borter and notices of county superintendent William Moss and teacher exams.

Planting Corn Corners Local News In Town Sunday

CORRESPONDENCE notes planting corn in progress. J R Carmichael was in town Sunday. William R Bayse plowed corn. Fuel Burch passed through Ridgport last week. David Heaton closed his store and took to hauling lumber. George Try visited William Gurkin and Judas Bays Sunday. Polly Ann Shauer visiting Mrs Sherman Hash this week. Tanner postmistress visited Heaton postmaster Sunday. William Holtzchin in town Sunday and received a present. The best salve for skin ailments offered by S Staleup at 25 cents a box with money back guarantee. tf

David Heaton George Try William Gurkin Judas Bays Polly Ann Shauer Sherman Hash Tanner Heaton William Holtzchin S. Staleup

Local notices and social snippets from Bloomfield area

Fine rain Monday. J E Lynn went to Bloomfield Saturday. Geo Burge attended Sunday school at the Grove. Frank Shake and brother George were in the county seat Saturday. J P Braggera and wife of Scotland attended the literary Saturday night. Miss Mary Harden of Matamoras attended Sunday school here last Sunday. Genry Sparks of Stanford visited his son George Saturday night. The literary was good and a large crowd turned out. Annie Corbley was visiting relatives here. John B Johnson and Miss Alice Fearnot were married on May 31. Some young folks went to the cave at Swayback Sunday for fun. Dr Kilmer's Female Remedy advertised with price and pharmacy details. A social at T R Bruner's next Saturday night. Miss Jennie Graham visited parents last Friday. Miss Maggie Graham went to Worthington. Dr J B Young and Mrs Della McIntosh improving after illness. Freeland Watkins very sick with lagrippe. M E quarterly meeting held at the place. Elder Zaring officiating. Scare over mad dog. one bite case. A quiet wedding: Daniela and Ida Marshall wed at Spencer. leave for Ohio next Wednesday. 8 H Clifford of New Cassel troubled with neuralgia. Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg had leg sore. Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve helped. John Speaker of Catawba had fever sores. Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve cured him. Sold by E Stalcup.

J. E. Lynn Bloomfield Geo. Burge the Grove Frank Shake George J. P. Braggera Scotland Mary Harden Matamoras Genry Sparks Stanford Jim Annie Corbley John B. Johnson Alice Fearnot Swayback T. R. Bruner Jennie Graham Maggie Graham Worthington J. B. Young Della McIntosh Freeland Watkins M. E Elder Zaring Bloomington Daniela Misa Ida Marshall Ohio Spencer H. Clifford New Cassel Wis Edward Shepherd Harrisburg John Speaker Catawba Stalcup J. T. Beem Mr. Edwards Marco Geo. Butler Linton W. M. Wesner Ella Lukenbill Odon H. E. Cushman Grant Jordan Normal M. E. Church L. H. Dilley Orm Beech Creek Township Orvil Ham Michigan Pensylvania Dr. E. T. Sherwood J. B. Terhune East Bros Chicago Terre Haute Ora Price G. H. Ellis L. M. Price Jennie Pearl Lillie Cravens Ella Cyrus Isenoglé Newberry George Butler Rev. Johnson G.o. P Louise Mollie Rose Lou Laughlin Daviess County Alma West Millie Hannon Farlen James Ingles White County Illinois Pleasant Grove Thos, Crabb Owensburg John Mortland Thomas Sharples Black Ferguson Cass Township Bis Place A. A

Local items and notices from Linton and vicinity

Notes from Linton include Ottie Tryon visiting and officials moving to town. Local residents George Ellis and others were in town, saloon changes hinted, and party politics observed. Also Dr. Newman and Dr. Wilson mentioned. medical ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a Toledo address.

Local notes on families and church attendance

A Saturday to Sunday slice notes many residents attendances and visits. James Beck welcomed a newborn last Thursday. Rev Price preached Sunday. Miss Mamie Harrah visited relatives in Salsberry. Elias Crance family visited near Fowler. Norman schoolhouse hosted large Sunday school. R Franklin and two sons visited J T Franklin over Sunday. J T Franklin attended a senatorial convention at Dugger. Community members attended church at Fairplay. L Sims family visited White Tall area. David Klinger and family spent Sunday at Worthington and returned with a new baby carriage. J T Franklin found thousands of small green insects on wheat heads. damage minimal so far.

James Beck Rev. Price Mamie Harrah Salsberry Elias Crance Fowler Norman School House R. Franklin Freedom J. T. Franklin J.T. Franklin Dugger Fairplay L. Sims White Tall Owen County David Klinger Worthington

Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Cure Ad Fact

A quarter-page advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root Kidney Liver and Bladder Cure promising quick relief and cure for chronic cases. It lists price 50 cents with 41 pamphlet free and notes sales by druggists in Binghamton New York with guaranteed recommendation.

Local residents and visitors noted in Bedford area

Mrs John Bruce of Bedford attended last week and Mack Bruce plans a career change. Alvin Armstrong and wife of Lawrence County spent Sunday here. Willard Creighton of Taylor Township visited Saturday night. Miss Sadie Corbin of Dresden visited Sunday. The Ridge and Blackankle nines will play at Blackankle next Sunday. Frank Weir of Martin County visited among friends. Mack Osborn attended Children’s Day at Bathabra Church. Allen Wright, a prosperous farmer, has a barn nearing completion. Reva Falk and Thos Craig preached for Baptists Saturday and Sunday. Miss Sophia Carr of Owensburgh attended church Sunday. Elsie Inman, a model young lady, went to Shoals to attend the Normal last week.

John Bruce Bedford Mack Bruce Alvin Armstrong Lawrence County Willard Creighton Taylor Township E. Martin Sadie Corbin Dresden Frank Weir Martin County Friends Mack Osborn Bathabra Church Allen Wright Reva. M. C. Falk Thos Craig Sophia Carr Owensburgh Finie Elsie Inman Shoals

Dr Kings New Discovery Praised By Local Clergy and Town Folks

Reverend F. M. Shrout credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing severe lung disease and gaining 26 pounds. Local testimonials urge neighbors to try the remedy at Starcup's drug store. Community notes record visits and events including school travel, baptisms, festivals, and the ice cream and raspberry festival raising funds for the M E church.

F. M. Shrout United Brethren Church Blue Mound Kan Bays Dr. King Arthur Love Love Funny Folks Starcup

Standard Medicine Sareaparilla Praised By Physician

A well known physician asserts Tregret Hood's Sareaparilla has risen above patent medicines and earned status as a standard remedy through its notable cures and unmatched tonic and alterative properties.

Tregret Hood

Local politics and saloon clash in Jackson township

The piece notes shifts in support between Jackson and Taylor townships in the Republican primary, mentions Dr. Acton making property improvements, and cites Horatio Hunt stepping down to aid Doney and Owen. It condemns local saloon behavior, calls for enforcement of liquor laws, and threatens boycotting candidates who buy liquor for campaigns. It also mentions Owensburgh visitors Capt. Edington and Martin Ashcraft.

Jackson Township Taylor Township Jackson Lamb Acton Texas Edington Martin Ashcraft Owensburgh Horatio Hunt Doney Owen Hunt

Dr. Kilmer’s Ocean-Weed Heart Remedy Ad

The ad promotes Dr Kilmers Ocean-Weed Heart Remedy for distressing heart cases. It lists prices at 50 cents and 1 dollar and offers a free pamphlet. Sold and guaranteed by druggists in Binghamton New York is recommended.

Prohibition Speech and Local Movements Highlight Indiana Visit

Dr. Haley the eye specialist visits. Snyder couple return to Missouri. Sherwood attends Barnum show in Vincennes. many locals visiting relatives in Bloomfield Beech Creek Michigan and Ohio. A Terre Haute sale of a pacing horse. racegoers attend Barnum's show. Kilmer cough cure advertised with local druggists selling.

Local Notes and Visits Across Lyons Area

Mrs Alma Holt returns to Lyons and several visitors from Newberry and Daviess county are noted. Spring fry sells at ten cents a pound while crops suffer from heat and dust. Church events include Rev Johnson preaching, and many attended baptisms at Pleasant Grove. Local politics report GOP turnout, and road work prompts notice about bogs on highways. A centennial insurance claim settles $375 for a barn fire. social visits continue with Miss Louise Rose and others.

Syrup of Igs Laxative Promotes Safe Gentle Relief

The article touts Syrup of Igs as a pleasant eye pleasing and tasty liquid fruit laxative. It claims it is gentle yet effective on the kidneys liver and bowels making it a favorite remedy for ladies.

Funeral of D. W. Ray largest in area with many lodges

The June 7 funeral at Marco for D. W. Ray drew large crowds with I. O. O. F. and visiting lodges from Bloomfield and Indianapolis in attendance. Dan Ray was a member in good standing and served as escort. Delegates from Washington lodge No. 114 Knights of Honor joined the procession.

Miller Ross W. H. Aikman Holston Pleasantville J. M. Ross Terre Haute Christian Church Rev. McCormick Lyons Cox Bloomfield Fred Mees Linton Wm. Algus Grant Township Linton I Dan Ray Duggerlodge W. M. Moss Emerson Short A. J. Cox Gilbert Hendren W. Axtell Thos. Skinner Brantley Heaton Bloomfield Lodge D. W. Ray Marco T. E. Christy R. B. Gwin

Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised For Women's Ailments

The advertisement claims the female sex is more susceptible to illness from hormonal imbalance and nervous strain. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens nerves cures headaches and indigestion purifies blood and restores regular function throughout the body based on testimonials of relief for many women.

Hood

Local notes and visits across the community

Mrs Susie Carmichael visits her daughter Mrs William Meredith. Ruth Scott attends Ammon Collins home. Ernest Meredith and Ernest Collins attend church in Cincinnati. Grandma Cullison stays with granddaughter Mrs Mary Collins. Fishing is popular on Bridge Creek. Medical advice discusses colds and catarrh with Ely s cream palm recommended.

Susie Carmichael Wm. Meredith Ruth Scott Ammon Collins Owen Hardesty Richard Hardesty Julia King Meadie Brandon Nora Holtzclaw Rosa King Ernest Meredith Ernest Collins Cincinnati Grandma Cullison Mary Collins Aaron Combs Joseph Chichaw Clover Valley Louvina Westmoreland Della Chichaw Wm. Meredith’s Bridge Creek Ely

Local Notes Chronicle Visits and Travel in Bloomington Area

Misa Mamie Carroll visits relatives in Bloomington. M D Maddox of Lancaster is in town. John M East’s pension rises from 5 to 12 monthly. Micees Annie Foster and Julia Cooper go to Bloomington. Mrs A B Morrie spends days at Paolia and Franch Lick Springs. L E Culbertson of Midland visits after a Singer machine. Mrs Steve Wills and Mrs Jack Newsom of Spencer visit locals. M R Moser, postal clerk, spends Sunday here. Mr Gibbard is critically ill at Kendall House. Henry Hostettler of Clay City, leading attorney, in town. Miss Hattie Inman leaves to visit sister in Portland Oregon. Knights of Pythias attend St Mathews church to hear Rev Burch. Mrs Jodie Middleton of Spencer attends D W Ray funeral at Marco. Worthington and Linton baseball nine to play third game next Sunday here. Joe Burch father of a nine pound boy born last Friday. Aaron Warren and wife of Battle Creek visit C A Osborn and family. Fred Barnes heads to Denver for business venture. John Terhune of Linton returns from Terre Haute races. Judge Robinson and two boys from Terre Haute in town en route to Spencer. Samuel Goodale and wife of this town…

Misa Mamie Carroll Bloomington W. B. Maddox Lancaster Ind John M. East Micees Annie Foster Julia Cooper A. B. Morrie Paolia Franch Lick Springs L. E. Culbertson Midland Singer Steve Wills Jack Newsom Spencer M. R Moser Uncle Sam Gibbard Kendall House Henry Hostettler Clay City Hattie Inman Aaron Warran Battle Creek Mich C. A. Osborn Fred Barnes Denver Col John Terhune Linton Terre Haute Mia Judge Robinson Samuel Goodale Thia

Local Notes: Gas Derrick Up and Busy Post Office Visit

A new gas well derrick has been erected near the I. and W. railroad bridge on the river bank and drilling will start soon. Town visitors include A L Richardson of the Singer Manufacturing Company and several residents who bought one of the world’s best sewing machines. Mrs Mullinnix of Portland informs of Park Mullinnix’s death. sympathy pours in for Dr and Mrs Mullinnix.

A. L. Richardson Singer Manufacturing Company Martinsville William R. Conder Wm. Steel Billa Pickard Sallie Wilson Henry Bland J. W. Middleton John A. Pate Bloomfield

Local Socials and Industry Notes From Brownstown Area

Social events at the K. P. lodge and visits in Brownstown are noted along with industrial updates. The spoke factory runs after hours to meet demand while a derrick is moved from an artesian to a new gas well. Several locals face health and schooling concerns as trips and sales add to community activity. Simmons Liver Regulator ads close the column.

Farmers Mutual Benefit Association wary of entering politics

The Farmers Mutual Benefit Association and Knights of Labor in Martin and Daviess counties debate political action. A letter opposes early involvement, arguing factional divides among members and possible party coalitions undermining farmers and laborers. Plans call for party candidates to meet demands before any political influence is exercised.

Mess Farmers Mutual Benefit Association Knight’a Martin Daviess Congress Order of Manufacturers McKinley H. Moore General Assembly F. M. BA

Reform and Resolve From the Solsberry Assembly

George Sullivan writes as secretary of the County Assembly at Solsberry on June 2 1890 urging disciplined effort and unity in the reform movement. He warns against overzealous action and urges vigilance against oppressors while noting grievances presented in Congress and the need for steady progress.

Ernest Congress George Sullivan County Assembly Solsberry

One Fare for Round Trip to Opening of Spencer Hotel

Excursion tickets sold via the Indianapolis & Vincennes railroad to Spencer on June 12 for a free opening of the new hotel and sanitarium. Return until June 13 inclusive. A grand ball and banquet to follow at the hotel.

Spencer Ind Indianapolis & Vincennes Railroad

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