23 Jun 1893
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1893
Page
1
A reader from Philadelphia testifies after three years of suffering with a severe stomach ailment. They found relief only after using Tatoroston or related medicine, claiming it cured chronic dyspepsia and constipation and noting it as a powerful daily remedy for stomach diseases.
An extended real estate advertisement lists 60 acres in Jackson township and many farms for sale or trade in Worthington Bloomfield and surrounding areas. It notes orchards, wells, barns, houses of multiple rooms, rivers, timber, and cultivation, with prices and possession terms offered.
Rural county items skimmed by the Democrat Vigilant Corps of correspondents describe a vigilant network. They claim strong coverage and alertness, noting they never miss a news item.
Local items recount visits of Dora Harden and Dora Heater to Malamoran. Mentions of Fig Jones, Emnett Quillen near Mineral City, Lant Heaton on business, and Rev. Manis at Cecusehoul house. Social news covers Keehlasd Croig youth, W. Maxwell and D. McLauggalin, Sam Anderson and Jay Seymour plans, George Burge through Park, and Milford Corner in Wildet. Advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung trouble with trial bottles offered.
Farmers are plowing and corn looks fair promising a good crop. W. R. Watters returns from two months in Muncie. Ballard couples visit World’s Fair. Providence Church attendance noted. Edward Hunter improving after illness. Samuel Axcell of Bloomington visits. Joe McDermott buys timber on eighty acres in Eel River bottom. Catarrh in New England promoted Ely’s Cream Balm with testimonials.
A jumble of small notices from the community lists travel, visits, and local chatter. Names include Bertha Groves of Newberry and Eliza Heaton with plans to Bloomfield. Other brief notes mention Henry Anderson, Bob Jackson, Levi Thompson, and William Cleaton visiting or traveling, plus a reward note and ads for Hall’s Catarrh Cure with testimonials from Toledo firms.
Grumbling for rain and local notes from June 29. Elizabeth Osborn praised for carpet work. Pearl Smith and Lettie Sparks hosted by Maud Pickard. Grack Pearson searched for horses Tuesday without success. Willy and Enos Syrarts attended Friday service. Thomases Kine and J. I. Smith mentioned with work and horses. Dock Worth preached for us with Sandy.
S. E. Clifford of New Casiel Virginia reportedly recovered from a broken leg and leg ulcers after taking three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Arnica Salve. Edward S.ophard of Itaereburg Illinois claimed a cured leg condition after one bottle of Electric Bitters and one box Arnica Salve. Joba Speaker of Catawba Q. supposedly healed from fever sores on his leg after one bottle of Electric Bitters and one box Arnica Salve. Sold by Starcup's Drug Store. tro Mondwat.
Riddle Thrown from run horse and a law suit involving Annie Collins and Martindale are reported. Barn addition, mill repairs, horse trades, a nunified Indian head exhibit, and local church attendance are noted alongside measles, a horse trade suit result, and a local auction for a pony and a prize for a good boy in Owensburg.
Nearly every resident is listed with names such as Jim Vanson and Molly Hash visiting, while other notes mention churchgoers and traveling individuals. An advertisement promotes Sarsaparula tonics and Higdon's Pills for health, claiming relief from headaches indigestion and improved appetite.
In Greene County news the Democrat records a busy stretch of social calls and visits. Residents report Illinois buyers exploring local property prospects while new arrivals and relocations unfold near Bloomfield and Clay City. The piece notes a dent in the era’s weather with a shower and a wind storm, plus crop prospects and a few small incidents at Hebron and nearby towns.
Town gossip lists visitors and residents from Lyons and nearby areas. Highlights include Rev. Gaston preaching at the Christian church, children's day events planned at the M E church, travels of residents to Carlisle and Pleasantville, and local business news such as Henry Pride selling a horse team for 200 dollars. A tragedy is noted as a child died from eating lye left in a window. The community busily pursues church activities, decorations, markets, and social visits.
Newark reports farmers preparing for harvest after a speech in town. GW Marshall shipped 200 pounds of wool to Philadelphia, with another car to follow soon. Local residents and visitors noted at Taylor Josephs and J R Bullock’s homes. Community events include a temperance meeting and church attendance.
Calvertville June 20 Wheat harvest begins this week. Special Pension Agent visits Monday. Local notices mention illnesses and visits among residents including Sarah Brewer being ill. Several residents, such as Abner Arthur, George Miller, John Bunting, Asbury Stein, and others, traveled for visits or returned home after brief trips.
Fluent correspondent reports busy week in Hobbieville. James Dalrymple, the picture man, arrives for portraits. M F Cox returns from quarries and says business is brisk. A Boocher sustains arm burn but can work. M E church plans ice cream supper July 1 in Oliphant yard to fund minister salary. finances behind.
Special report from Newberry June 21 notes rapid growth with a new wharf linking to White River and Sunday steamboat excursions. The town expands to include Scottland and Elnora, builds new structures, and hosts visitors from South Dakota and Wecersburg while local officials change roles and a new flour mill thrives.
Scattered items from Bloomfield mention visits by Martin county residents and others from Lyons Terre Haute and surrounding areas. Details include employment at heading works with pay 1.25 to 1.50 per day, short reports on Wm Summer ville Chas Ledgerwood and Axtell, and social visits by Miss Anna Keith Mrs Stephens and others. A prospective war rumor and a timber contractor’s Sunday visit are noted.
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