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Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1890

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Blood’s Sarsaparilla Cures Long-Standing Ailments

The advertisement touts Blood’s Sarsaparilla as peculiarly effective due to its unique combination and careful preparation. It claims thousands testify to its cures including scrofulous sores endured fifteen years by Henry Biggs and a twelve-year varicose ulcer healed for Wallace Buck, with additional catarrh relief.

Trenry Biggs Campbell Street Kansas City Tlood Wallace Buck North Bloomfield Ife

Attorneys at Law Abstracts Specialists Bloomfield Indiana

Xatell and Timmon s attorneys at law will practice in Greene and adjoining counties with abstracts as a specialty office in the courthouse Bloomfield Indiana W W Morett Moret and Davis successors to Shaw and Bays will practice law in Greene county or any court where their service may be required they have the abstract books of predecessors and will examine titles to real estate and furnish abstracts

Xatell & Timmons Attorneys Greene Couunties Court House Bloomfield Indiana W. W. Morett Moret & Davis Attorneys AT Law Shaw & Bays Greene County

Physician and Surgeon Listings for Bloomfield Indiana

C Cravens physician and burgeon on the north side of the square Bloomfield Indiana WR Lowder office over Eveleighs drug store Bloomfield Indiana Burke medical and surgical Beotland Indiana all accurately attended to promptly day or night

Gallemore Northenst Corner Eveleigh Indiana Young Newark Dna Bloomfield Ind Cavins & Caving C. Cravens WR. Lowder Seouth Room Bloomfeld, Ind Burke M. Pnvsicial Subujbon Beotland

Trustee's Notice to Washington Township Residents

George Bogard, Trustee, announces weekly office hours at his residence in Washington township Greene county Tudana to transact township business. No business will be transacted except on those Saturdays during his term, per law.

Brastee Noticg Greene County Indiana Jasonville WM. Powell Washington Township Tudana George Bogard Cars Ownship Newberry Taylor Township Henry Borter

Highland Township Trustee to Transact Business At Residence

Simon Bland trustee announces he will transact the business of Highland Township Greene County Indiana at his residence on any day of the week except Sunday.

Stent Highland Township Greene County Indiana Raid Township Simon Bland

Notice of Township Trustee Office Hours in Jinton

Joseph Moss trustee announces he will trim and conduct township business at his office in Jinton Greene County Indiana on all days except Sundays. Public notice to residents of Stock ton township.

Stockton Township Greene County Indiana Jinton Joseph Moss

Weather and farming notes from Indian Prairie and local health ad

Heavy rain dominates daily life with wheat harvests underway. Mrs. Flatbin slowly recovers from an illness. A Sunday basket meeting occurred at Indian Prairie. Samuel Miller reports a horse badly injured by wire fencing. An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Ocean Weed Heart Remedy with 50 cent and 1 dollar prices and pamphlets free.

Owensburgh News Briefs and Local Notables

Alex Miner suffers a sick child while Lizzie Riley fights a two year cancer. Mrs. George Ashcraft of Koleen visits relatives here. Talk of a sheep roast on the 4th and a good time anticipated. Dr. L. Bridwell, Owensburgh’s leading physician, was here recently. Rev. T. P. Freeman preached at Crabbe schoolhouse. Owensburgh and Ridge baseball mingled Saturday, Owensburgh winning. An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Cough Cure with claims of rapid relief and 25 cent price.

Alex Miner Lizzie Riley George Ashcraft Koleen L. Bridwell Owensburgh T. P. Freeman Worthington Crabbe Owensburgh and Ridge

Farmers Picnic and Local Notices Reported

W O Nash visited Spencer on Saturday. Many residents attended the farmers picnic. Mr and Mrs Yeaman of Bloomfield passed through town Tuesday. M 15 church services Sunday at 3 PM by Rev McAlister. Mrs Eliza Philpot of Bloomington visited here last week. Drunkenness noted on streets and inquiry about whiskey sources. E E Pryor returned home from Valparaiso for a short stay. The Dog Walk farmers picnic last Friday drew many, though rain postponed speaking in the afternoon.

W. O. Nash Spencer Will Eliza Philpot Bloomington E. E. Pryor Valparaiso

Salve Offered for Skin Ailments by S Stalcup

A box salve advertised as the best salve in the world cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with money refunded if not satisfied. price 25 cents per box for sale by S Stalcup.

S. Stalcup

Wheat harvest peaks as townsfolk report activity

Miss Ola Moore visits Odon while KE M West and Ed Dobbs were there last week. A hard rain injures hill fields and a heavy storm strikes Wm Tanna’s yard as farmers note bowed corn and improving properties. Local residents Marion Aikin and Mr Lewis from Linton visit.

Ola Moore Odon KE. M. West Ed. Dobbs E. I. Ingles A. J. O’donald Monroe City W. C. Bennett Wm. Stone Jennie Shirtz Newberry John W. Garrett A. A. Morrison John Hostetler Marion Aikin Mr. Lewis Linton Tanna

Hood's Sarsaparilla Appeals to the Mass Market

The advertisement praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a value choice for the middle classes, claiming strong medicinal power and notable economy. It touts the line 160 Doses One Dollar and states a bottle lasts about a month when used as directed.

Hood

Local society notes and fair plans across Indiana towns

Mrs C Wilson visits her sister in Lafayette while Mrs C L Wayman travels to Ewing Indiana with her children. Oney F Wilson buys exclusive rights to fair stands on July 4. Frank Khen and wife move from Worthington to Evansville. The Mexican pony man leaves for Washington. A 4th of July platform dance is planned at the fair grounds. Mrs Joe Langworthy and two children visit Minneapolis Minnesota. Ben Cline nears return home to Spencer after arm injury. The Masonic lodge held a public installation led by Bruce Carr of Indianapolis. Jefferson township slate names Andy Humphreys for Representative and other county posts.

Charles Wilson Lafayette C. L. Wayman Ewing Ind Oney F. Wilson Fair Ground Frank Khen Worthington Evansville Washington Fair Grounds Joe Langworthy Minneapolis Minn Flora Babcock Ben Cline Marco Spencer Bruce Carr Indianapolis

Local notes and notices from a county paper

Democratic chatter about county sweep and nominations while town news reports a drill at well No 2. Socials in Fairplay and Worthington are praised. Obituary notes record James Throop’s death from consumption and Clara Minich’s improvement. Emma Houston heads west to grow up with the country.

Emma Houston Anna Foster P.O. Wm Coleman Fairplay Worthington Johnstown James Throop Clara Minich

Gage Self Setting Plane on 30 days trial offered

Carpenters, woodworkers and farmers are invited to obtain Gage's Self-Setting Plane from Vineland N. J. Made by the Gage Tool Co. A Bloomfield dealer does not stock it so residents may request circulars and have planes sent on trial for 30 days.

Bloomfield Gage Vineland N. d Gage Tool Co

Itn Fete Plans Amid Crops and Travel Notes

The oats crop is damaged by insects while farmers harvest wheat and finish plowing corn. Individuals like J R Heaton, Ollie Scott, J E Lynn, and guests Garnett and Poker visit or travel to nearby towns for events. Ely's Dream Balm is advertised as a safe remedy for catarrh hay fever and colds with first relief.

J. R. Heaton Bloomfield Ollie Scott Cincinnati J. E. Lynn Ridgeport John Garnett Poker Marco Evert Denny Ely

Corn and community notes from local gathering

In this vicinity Aaron Combs hosts visitors while crops progress toward harvest. Miss Sallie Ray stays with Aaron Combs. Geo Brandon visits G W Collins. H K Collins and family visit a sister. Ahart Hash buried. Wm Meredith hunts and returns with game. Uncle Joe Burk seen en route to Daviess county.

Aaron Combs T. P. Freeman Elsworth Watson Quinn King Ahart Hash Tanner Wm. Meredith Joe Burk Daviess County

Syrup of Figs Promoted as Safe Gentle Laxative

Advert says the liquid fruit laxative offers pleasant use for ladies under all conditions. It is described as eye pleasing and tasty while being gentle yet effective on the kidneys liver and bowels.

Wheat harvest begins amid local activity and plans

Dr. Young visited on business last Monday while Rev. Martin preached here for three days. Leonard Terrell sells fresh beef each Saturday and Mrs. Spears expands her home with a $500 addition. The G A R met at Brown's hall with a strong speech by Dr. Herold.

Dr. Young Rev. Martin Leonard Terrell Spears Brown’s Hall Herold E. Edington Howard Fields Main Street Wm. Parker Bloomfield Normal Wmi. Buckner Cox Silverville James Hennon Samuel Sentney Sam Chas. Cooper Missouri Owensburgh Pleasant Ridge

Electric Bitters touted as universal remedy in ad

An advertisement claims Electric Bitters are a pure medicine that cures liver and kidney diseases, clears pimples boils and skin conditions from impure blood, drives malaria from the system, and relieves headache constipation and indigestion. Guarantees full satisfaction or money back, priced 50 cents to 1 dollar at Starcup's drug store.

Starcup

Linton Fourth Celebrations Attract Local Visitors And Visitors

Come to Linton the 4th Maude Newmaun visiting Switz City. The lawn social Saturday night was a financial success. LT Hunt wife and daughter spent Sunday in Linton. Miss Ada Allen visiting sister Mrs Trainer Bedford. John Summers went to Worthington Sunday for artesian water. Ora Price and Will Bradfield in Indianapolis buying horses. TR Terhune bought brood mares in Lebanon. John Schloot and wife visited near Switz City. Dave Terhune visiting uncles in Boone county. Edgar Sherwood returned from Brooklyn. Prof W H Sherwood to give concert the night of the 4th. Mrs W N Sherwood near Dugger at sister Mack Moss bedside. Subscription school of Old Maddox closed. Miss Mattie Deckard returned home near Dugger. Young people miss her. John Buzard of Greencastle visiting brother William. Mrs Julia Howard and daughter Maude returned to Effingham after four weeks in Linton. Oscar and Lou Bustler back from Colorado. James Tribble and Ed Thorp to Michigan for hunting and fishing for health. Come celebrate the 4th with us. John Bays of Sullivan to deliver address. Bloomfield and Linton clubs to play baseball. George Hiligas injured by mule. jaw broken. Dr Sherwood optimistic. Mt KE church service canceled by rain. Mr Spooner returned to Worthington. Mr Jordan to St Louis. Miss Alice Hilburn returns from Danville. Health brings happiness Simmons Liver Regulator.

Linton Maude Newmaun Switz LT. Hunt Ada Allen Trainer Bedford John Summers Worthington Ora Price Will Bradfield Indianapolis Br. Pirtle Carlisle Ed. Church J. TR. Terhune Lebanon John Schloot W. N. Sherwood Dugger Mack Moss Old Maddox Bloomfield Mattie Deckard John Buzard Greencastle Mr. Buzard William Julia Howard Maude Effingham Oscar Lou Bustler Colorado James Tribble Ed. Thorp Michigan If. .I Sherwood

New Discovery Restores Burlington Man From Consumption

Frank Huffman of Burlington Ohio says two doctors called his case consumption and incurable. After using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds he quickly improved from unable to walk the street to good health. Trial bottle free at S Stalcups drug store.

Frank Huffman Burlington Ohio Dr. King S. Stalcup's

Wheat Harvest Tales from a Local Indiana Place

Wheat harvest dominates the day as harvest hands are scarce. John Robison hauled two hogs to Indianapolis on Monday. David Thorn plans a barn after lumber for a house was hauled. Miss Lovie Roberts hosted the postmistress and John Farris of Worthington. G W Beasley visits Belleville Ill. to see his wife and children. Paul Tyler covers in his absence. Louis Walters’ team ran away while cutting wheat for Will Kennedy, wrecking the machine but injuring none.

John Robison Indianapolis David Thorn Lovie Roberts John Farris Worthington G. W. Beasley Belleville Ill Paul Tyler Louis Waltera Will Kennedy Mr. Walters

Dr Kilmer’s Female Remedy advertisement pitch

An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Female Remedy claiming to quickly restore vitality and youthful beauty. It invites readers to obtain a one dollar pamphlet from Binghamton New York, with druggists selling and guaranteeing the product.

Newberry Social News and Movements Mentioned

Local notes report Mrs. Montgomery ill and a Sunday shower. C J Owens moved a saw mill to town and John Shirty relocated to a new building. Farmers began harvests while residents traveled to Bloomfield and Bloomington. Various visitors from Terre Haute Elnora Gosport and Marco were in town. No church service Sunday night.

Harvesting drives activity as locals return home

Geo Stalcup returns from Kan. Harvest work dominates farmer life. J M Ross and John Davidson visit Linton. Geo Motz travels to Indianapolis on business. JF Mees and Emereon Quillen go to Marco. Rev Nash led M E church meeting. Price Simons family dined with Dr Mullane. Miss Sarah Wells and Allie Kenedy visit Worthington. H F Perry of Bloomington stops at Gross Antibus. Mrs Allie Kenedy visits Wm Wells. Miss Hannah Kaufman returns from Indianapolis after Lyons visit. Elder McCormick’s meetings end with thirty nine additions to the church. Reid Motz sell twenty two self binders. Washington Township banzer wheat area. Mrs Nora Trainer and her mother visit Lyons. Sarah wife of Wesley Steel dies after short illness. funeral by Rev McCormick. Simmons Liver Regulator praised as malaria remedy.

J. M. Ross John Davidson Linton Geo. Motz Indianapolis JF. Mees Emereon Quillen Marco Rev. Nash M. E Price Simons Dr. Mullane Sarah Wells Allie Kenedy Worthington H. F. Perry Bloomington Gross Antibus Frankton Wm. Wells Hannah Kaufman Lyons A. G. Kaufman Elder McCormick Ed. Ball Reid & Motz Washington Banzer Nora Trainer G. W. Allen Sarah Wesley Steel Samuel Simons McCormick Christian Church

Gold Nuggets Found in Indian Springs Station Well Mystery

Sam Ferguson of Oliver Ferguson's Sons builds a large residence and store at Indian Springs Station. He hires Enterprise Well Drilling Co. to bore eighty eight feet, yielding pure water and golden nuggets. If confirmed, a mine may open and a stock company be formed.

Sam Ferguson Oliver Ferguson Martin County Indian Springs Ferguson Enterprise Well Drilling Co St. Louis Bedford Mail

Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Ad and Related Notices

A mixed page item presents Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claims and a public notice about Hall s Catarrh Cure with testimonies and notarized oath. It lists sale details, pricing, and medical product endorsements from Toledo Ohio and Binghamton New York. The material also mentions a modern etiquette note about thank you notices after illness and death.

Lyons Citizens Debate Gravel Road Costs and Integrity

The Lyons Lyons debate probes the Call's gravel road cost claims with Boone County auditor John Perkins figures. The letterizer defends local roads, cites tax data, questions Call bias, and argues a Lyons road project benefits multiple townships, ending with a local sign-off from June 23, 1890.

Vast array of 1890s notices and figures cross the pages

A miscellany of items covers United States and international news from 19th century politics to local finances. It notes congressional appropriations for veterans families, court cases, colonial and imperial affairs, a San Francisco city hall issue, a yellow fever report, and an auditor's statement for Greene County Indiana detailing receipts and expenditures for the year ending May 31, 1890.

Greene County Indiana

Ledger of cash on hand and bond settlements 1889 1890

A financial ledger excerpt shows cash on hand June 1 1889 at 6554 75 with coupon cancellations and settlements through May 1890 including June 1 1889 totals 7806 75 and 12 777 10 overall. It ends noting Simmons Liver Regulator as a liver cure advertisement.

Dea Pia Lly Se Cess Eee Board of Health Circuit Court County Institute Clan Felt Eeynee Estray Fund Ditch Assessase B Lee

Pennsylvania Lines Announces Reduced Fare Excursions

The Pennsylvania Lines offer one fare round trips to St Paul Minnesota for the National Educational Association meeting with tickets on sale July 1 to 7 and return by July 15 or later by special arrangement. A July Fourth excursion from the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburgh to regardless includes July 8 and 4 departures with return by July 6. minimum prices are 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.

National Educational Association St. Paul Pennsylvania Lines Pittsburg

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