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Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1888

Page

2

Democra t Adverts Call to Check Circulation Figures

Ad solicits advertisers to verify the newspaper's leading county circulation by inviting them to inspect subscription records.

the Democrat

Subscription policy for the DeMocRaT newspaper

The newspaper states that papers are not mailed until paid. If you receive a copy without paying, a friend may have prepaid for you. Readers are not asked to pay at delivery. Subscriptions end at the date shown after the name, and renewal must be sent before that date.

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Subscriptions due list for Democrat subscribers

To Accommodate Subscribers the following persons will receive and for ward money due the DEMOCRAT, either for new subscribers or those whose time is about spire: Action Joe Moss Dugger W G Moss Milland M Louthan Jasonville J F Linthicum Pleasantville Thomas B OHaver Switz City Joe Grace Scotland W S Burke and the postmasters at Worthington Lyons Marco Sanborn Newberry Mineral City Koleen Robinson Owensburg Cincinnati Solaberry and Ilobeville.

Democrat Spire Action Joe Moss Dugger W.G. Moss Milland M. Louthan Jasonville J. F. Linthicum Pleasantville Thomas B. O'Haver Switz City Joe Grace Scotland W. S. Burke Postminsters Worthington Lyons Marco Sanborn Newberry Mineral City Koleen Robinson Owensburg Cincinnati Solaberry Ilobieville

William McCauley Nominated for 3rd District Commissioner

A political notice announces WM. McCauley of Wright township as a candidate for commissioner of the 3rd district, subject to the Democratic nominating convention.

WM. McCauley Wricht Township 3D District

Democratic County Convention in Greene County July 6 1888

The Democratic County Central Committee invites Greene County Democrats to a delegate convention in Bloomfield on Friday July 6 1888 at 10 a.m. The 120 delegates are apportioned by votes from 1886 secretary of state race. Townships will meet July 5 1888 at 2 p.m. to appoint delegates and ballots will allocate township votes pro rata. Gilbert H. Henpreyx, Chairman. Grover W. Calvert, Secretary.

Democratic County Central Committee Greene County Bloomfield Robt. W. Miers Richland North South Jackson Gilbert H. Henpreyx Chr M. Grover W, Calvert Sec’y

Democratic ratification meetings announced for nominations

The Democracy schedules meetings at Jasonville on June 19 at 7 30 p m with D J Terhune Joel Ellis speakers at Cincinnati on June 23 at 7 p m W W Moffett Emerson Short and others and Goose Creek School House Wighland Township on June 26 at 7 50 p m with C E Davis W Axtell Wm Moss and others Let Democrats participate and all others are invited Secretary G W Calvert Chairman G H Hendren

St. Louis Jasonville D. J. Terhune Joel Ellis Cincinnati

Republicans in Beech Creek vote for sheriff candidate

Local voters in Beech Creek approve a shift as residents support the Democratic sheriff candidate. The North district shows notable party cross alignment with the campaign moving into primary season.

Pirty Beech Creek Ladishse

Thurman and foes clash over vice presidency

The piece notes strong public support for Thurman and Cleveland, while labeling Tay Gould as the king of Wall Street pirates. It argues Thurman is too big a man for the vice presidency, a claim the author believes the country would likely overlook if pressed.

Thurman Cleveland Tay Gould Wall Street

Pensions Granted to 87 Indians in Os Thursday

Os Thursday issued pensions totaling 87 recipients, about double the prior regime's past grants but below the democratic daily average.

Indiana Veterans Granted Pisims Honor Saturday

Forty one Indiana veterans received pensions including M. Roberts and Worthington. The piece criticizes the Republican Party for its supposed affection for soldiers, labeling the party as rotten.

Indiana M. Roberts Worthington

Democrats of Beech Creek rally Greene county delegates

The Beech Creek Democrats endorsed Greene county delegates to the judicial convention. Joel Ellis of Wright township will accept a unanimous nomination for representative at the July convention and plans a thorough canvass to win election.

Tur Beech Creek Greene County Joel Ellis Wright Township Ellis

Hindman Loses Township Vote for Commissioner

A Worthington Times editorial notes Hindman failed to win his own township in the race for commissioner, calling the result mortifying for him and highlighting bias from a Republican paper.

Basu. HixwMan Worthington Times

Indiana pensions granted to 53 soldiers including Fred Ambaker

Fifty three Indiana soldiers received pensions on Monday. among named recipients is Fred Ambaker of Bloomfield. The note ends with a political jab accusing Democrats of waving the bloody shirt and challenging those who did not secure pensions under a Republican administration.

Indiana Fred Ambaker Bloomfield

Worthington Republicans Strive To Counter Democratic Ticket

Henry Booze is likely to be nominated for commissioner by the Democrats and valued as an interested spectator. The Worthington Republicans have undertaken the herculean duty of presenting a Democratic ticket as well.

Henry Booze Worthington Times Worthington

Byxon to Accept Nomination for Second District Commissioner

D M Byxon will accept the nomination for commissioner of the second district. His qualifications are presented as unmatched and his willingness to serve an office of modest importance to him but great importance to taxpayers is noted.

D. M. Byxon

Questioning Harrah’s Record Sparks Targeted Critique

In a Worthington Times letter, Jony M. Harran is labeled the wrong choice to start a political surge against Wilber Hays. The writer argues heavier effort is needed to defeat Hays and defends Dr. Harrah’s past GOP nomination, questioning why he is deemed less worthy now.

Jony M. Harran Wilber Hays Wilber Worthington Times Dr. Harrah Times

Political jousting in Sullivan and Greene counties in a presidential year

In Worthington and Sullivan Times editorials urge Wright to stay home at convention time and back Sullivan county’s two nominees for judge and prosecutor. They oppose Greene county’s preferred picks, insist Sullivan deserves equal representation, and call for harmony while noting party loyalties and long standing precedents.

Beren Creek Township Esquire Wright Worthington Times Mr. Wright Worthington Sullivan County Sullivan Hultz John C. Briggs Greene County Sullivan Times Linton Wm. C. Uultz

Sullivan delegates reject minority rights in convention nominees

The Sullivan county delegates refused to concede minority rights and declared that the convention nominees must face inevitable consequences. The passage emphasizes the power of the delegates to determine the matter and dismisses minority claims.

Child Sullivan County

Second District Democratic Congressional Convention Held

The Second District Democratic convention met in Frursen Lick with over 300 attendees. Judge David Hullstetter was elected permanent chairman, resolutions endorsed Grover Cleveland and the Mills tariff bill, and John H. O Neall was named the district’s congressman. Ernest Pickardt and James H. Willard were later nominated for joint representatives.

Frursen Daviess County Wa. M. Moss Greene County T. A. Bynum Knox J. W. Ogden Daviess James W. Andrews Orange D. H. Ellison Lawrence H. N. McCormick Martin W. W. Kendall Dubois J. PD. Fleming Crawford Bett Grover Cleveland Allen G. Thurman Indiana Isaac P. Gray Cleveland Thurman John H. O’neall John T. Goodman Knox County Jnc. H. O’neall Col S. H. Taylor Wm. M. Moss O’neall O'Neall Congress Democrats Martin and Dubos Ernest Pickardt Huntingburgh

Irrelevant tariffs quoted in Grover Cleveland remark

The excerpt contrasts tariffs from 1847 to 1856 with present rates and Mills bill proposals. It attributes the line The question of free trade is absolutely irrelevant to Grover Cleveland and notes percentages like 18.84 8.55 54.16 and 3.34 as part of a tariff discussion.

Millsbill Grover Cleveland

Republican National Convention Convenes in Chicago Centered on First Ballot

The convention has met in Chicago all week and has not yet reached the first ballot. Sherman leads on the first ballot with Harrison second. Blaine may win if balloting lasts three days. A Virginia flare fights between Mahone and Wise occurred in the credentials room. Whisky prices rise with a long session anticipated. Cleveland and Thurman are predicted to beat Harrison or Sherman whichever emerges.

Chicago Harrison Sherman Blaine Mahone Wise Virginia Committee On Credentials Cleveland Thurman

Petition in Stafford Township for Dan Geddes Sheriff Nomination

A Stafford township petition signed by numerous Democrats urges Dan Geddes for sheriff. The brief letter claims broad local support and confidence in a statewide victory if Geddes is nominated, with VERITAS signing as the group’s tag.

Manco, Inc Epitok Democrat Stafford Township Dan Geddes Fiance Weaver JB Wakefich Talbott Son Yeo Aaron Pace W Hail Noah Stafford Jus John Britton Chase Heit

A New York Romance of a Portrait and a Painter

John Lennox, engaged to Marian Everett, confronts a portrait which mirrors Marian’s face by Stephen Baxter. Baxter explains the Duchess likeness arose from private impressions rather than a direct copy. Marian faces Baxter’s visit, a secret past, and an artistic pact shaping their future with Lennox watching closely.

Newport Jdohn Tannox Marian Myerett New York Lennox Miss Everett Wibeny Ian Everett Everett Tsay Lanight John Lennox Mr. Lennox Marian Mr. Everett Lemiox Qanan Gilbert Adirondac Lenox Aqnan Tyre Marian Everett Growning Daxter Deneay Cormpani Italien Browning Baxter Stephen Baxter Europe Paris Marina Miss Leverett Hatore Misa Everett Tsaw Mr. Baxter America Society of Artists Switzerland John Tanet Yong Man Marians My Everett Nut

Newberry IN Gill Edge Mills flour sale offer

Pall offer for sale to the public at the Gill Edge Mills Exchange Nayberry Indiana. Stock of Flower Moat and Mill Feed offered, guaranteed to be the best straight grade flour made in Indiana with money back if unsatisfactory. Terms cash or exchange for wheat. Manager Paris Loukisan at Newberry Indiana. Flour made by Celebrated Gill Edge Mills Worthington, touted as the popular farmer's mill with better turnout and lower prices.

Gill Kdee Mills Exchange Indiana Paris Loukisaint Newberry Ind Worthington

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