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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1889

Page

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Trustee's Notice for Stockton Township Trustee

Notice that Joseph Moss, Trustee, will transact township business at his office in Linton on any weekday. The notice is addressed to the people of Stockton township in Greene county Indiana.

Waxtell Greene Court House Bloomfeld Indiana William M. Moss Bloomfield Ind Wright Township Greene County Jasonville WM. Powell Washington Township George Bogard Cass Newberry John D Moore Taylor Township Qraelder Henry Borter Grant Township WM HH Deckard Otice Highland Township Aald Township Simon Bland Stockton Township Linton Joseph Mo&s

Local crop damage mixed but manageable in Greene county

Farmers report varied crop losses from one fourth to half of corn while wheat and clover require extra hands for mowing plowing and weed control. News notes small town events including sales of binders and mowers and a curiosity at Marco. References to churches baptists and local visits punctuate the community update.

Geo. Buereh Plainville Sarch & Butcher Newberry Marca Fred Heim

Town News Briefs and Local Notices

Local items report visitors and residents in town including Billy Wright, Mrs Cushman, John Hartbull, Maud Newman, and T. B. O Hayer. A band of traders camps nearby and a wedding occurred Saturday night. An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure, with a money back offer and claims of curing deafness.

Local Notes and Appointments Spark Weekend Jest

A casual Sunday record notes a ghost sensation, music lessons in Silverville, J. W. Dalrymple slated for July, and Howe Herold attending a Dresden wedding. It mentions Dr. Mosely expected back with Cherokee oil, Masons planning barbecues on the 29th and 4th, and minor market actions by James Inman and W. W. Edington in Cincinnati.

Local notices mix post office fight with town life

Cherries sell at ten cents a gallon. Post office dispute swirls over control as Mrs. Howe takes deputy role and Dr. Wilson delays final handover. Town gossip, health notes, visitors, and a Shaker lecture pepper the brief with names such as Miss Annie Dickey and J. D. Myers.

Local Notes Highlight Community Visits and Mentions

Mrs. Graham visited Mrs. Dr. Gray at White Hall. Miss Belle Pryor of Spencer visited friends here last week. Rev. Floyd missed his appointments Saturday and Sunday. Moss remains in the superintendents chair. Baptist workers plan to use ground space to build a new church. A stray female hound is available from Webb Pryor. Bent and Frank Glover traveled through town on Sunday toward Farmer Station.

Mrs. Graham Dr. Gray White Hall Belle Pryor Spencer Moss Webb Pryor Bent Frank Glover Farmer Station

Fourth of July Plans In Solsberry And Local Notes

Solsberry Normal Notes report July Fourth events at Solsberry with speakers D. W. Crockett Thos Eaton J. B. Vernon and J. B. Hughes. The piece mentions Rev Hughes preaching Sunday and several locals named with daily life notes and classroom ideas from teachers and students.

Solsberry D. W. Crockett Thos, Eaton J. B. Vernon J. B. Hughes

Local News Briefs From Rail Opening And Market Weigh In

Hull returns home from the new railroad. R J Laughlin visited Owensburg Saturday. Merchants report wool sales. The Jolly Dutchman visited Newberry Saturday. Miss Clara Stone was in Bloomfield last. Late rains promise a fair oats crop for farmers. Catron and Laughlin paid 26 for wool last week.

Hull R.J. Laughlin Owensburg Saurday Jolly Dutchman Newberry Misa Clara Stone Bloomfield Catron & Laughlin

Community Notes From Worthington and Nearby Towns

Mrs. Stafford visited Worthington Tuesday. Lew Hicks traveled to Vincennes on business. July Fourth celebration planned at Lyons by 1.0.10. F. order. Sophia Huffman went to Arkansas to visit her brother. Katie Quillen visited Miss Pheob Huot at Switz City. Dr. Jackson of Linton dined with J. H. Quillen. Maurice Hagarty, noted Democrat, visited Friday. J. L. Quillen and wife dined at John Booker’s Sunday near Island City. Wesley Holstin painting the new church. Miss Roda Fortner visited Estells and Maud Clark at Switz City last week. M. L. Mayhood built a new post office. Miller Ross and wife Sundayed in Sanborn with their daughter, Mrs. W. E. Aikian. G. W. Alen, ditch contractor, removing the dredge near R. A. Reese’s. Geo. Greger of Indianapolis, a Democrat, here Tuesday to greet friends. A sneak thief broke into the freight depot Friday night and took three games belonging to Reed & Hick. Miss Clara Fargeson, grandson Early Fargeson, and Jim Ray of Bushrod visited Mrs. J. N. Quillen Monday.

Mrs. Stafford Worthington Lew Hicks Vincennes Lyons Sophia Huffman Arkansis Reed & Hick Clara Fargeson Early Fargeson Jim Ray Bushrod J. Nf. Quillen

Sunday Social Notes From Clover Valley Area

Maud Measick contacted Nola Coubs and Mr Westmorand with wife visiting BR. Mrs Collins ill for two months may recover. Nim McDonald and wife attended Ridgeport Sunday school in Clover Valley. Miss Larbra Martindale and George Brandon attended Sunday school. Ran Duncan of Kolecen to preach Saturday night at Clover Valley school. Residents of Rookwood Mineral and Park visited Bodwell Sunday school. Oliver Scott is not visiting Anderson's as secretary.

Maud Measick Nola Coubs Mr. Westmorand Aristy Robert Law Trustee Heutoc Minois Mrs. Collins Nim McDonald Ridgeport Clover Valley Larbra Martindale George Brandon Ran Duncan Kolecen Rookwood, Mineral and Park Bodwell Sunday School Oliver Scott Anderson

Seventeen Women Sick. Local Court Cases Reported

Seventeen women ill in town last week with all expected to recover. Minor injuries noted for one or two individuals at home. Libel and slander case Moldston versus Jolson resulted in no damages for either side after over 100 witnesses were summoned and 11 examined. Rev. Wm. P. O'Haver trial at district conference ended with 13 convictions and 15 acquittals. Close call referenced.

Moldston

One-Horse Trade and Ice Cream Fest Announced

Dr. Lowder trades horses again and now owns the one he wants. The Temperance Order schedules an ice cream festival for the 25th with strong attendance expected. Two Mormons were killed preaching here last Saturday night, but left without an audience. Dugger’s string band features Benjamin, Schofield, Wilk Brewer, Will Mason, Harper, and Vaughn, drawing pleasant serenades. Miss Hammack earns a twelve month license under Superintendent Moss, and is praised as a diligent teacher for the coming year.

Local Notices From Bedford and Nearby Towns

Daniel Hamerichouse went to Bedford last Friday. Mr Moffett and another man from Bloomfield were here Sunday. Miss Ellen Hoberts returned home from Bedford Saturday to see the folks. Jasper George, long ill with consumption, is here recuperating. Axe and his wife of near Lyons visited M F Corbin, a carpenter at work near Newberry, then at home. Anderson Bruce and family of Gwensburg visited. Sandaged at this place, guests of Mr D Holt and Mrs B's parents. Prof Carr of the music high school here visiting his parents. He preached an interesting sermon at Dresden Sunday evening. Mrs Wealey Emery fell last week breaking her right leg above the ankle. initial reports feared amputation, but she is doing well.

Madison Verlan J. W.walker Oaktown Jas, Campbell Worthington Joe Cooper Joe Friends of the News Martindale D. B Joe Thompson Thompson A Anderson Ellen Hoberts Bedford Jasper George Some Axe Lyons Prof. Carr The Music High School Dresden

Local Society and Community Notes From Ridgeport Area

Mrs Ruth Beott visited Ridgeport Saturday to trade. Earnest Nicklesa called at Johnson Fisher's on Saturday and Sunday. Meredith and family visited brother in law Jacob Floyd Sunday. Mrs Ursula Hardisty of Bloomfield visited her parents Saturday and Sunday. Local youths attended a show in Koleen Saturday night. Lavina Westmoreland returned home from a long visit near Bloomfield. Eunice Sutton declines Briarville post mistress job due to too much news. Clover Bottom residents note Bill Collins store question. well behaved Clover Bottom Sunday school girls wear a wild flower in their collars. the issue mentions misbehavior.

Earnest Nicklesa Johnson Fisher's Meredith Jacob Floyd Lavina Westmoreland Bloomfield Eunice Sutton Briarville Clover Bottom Ray’e Cage Ridgeport Bill Collin

Ridgeport Preparations and Local Visits Ahead of Fourth

Ridgeport buzzes with Fourth of July prep as residents make purchases and plan gatherings. Local visitors include Mrs Groomer and her son John, James Uland and wife, J R Bullock, Jonas Uland, and G R Anderson. Socials and singing programs continue under Lizzie Bingham and Jonas Uland.

Harvest News and Local Social Notes From Worthington

Too late for last issue. Wheat harvest begins. Winteld Long visits Worthington with Billy Bland and family. Loyell Calvert and Misa Walia Long attend basket meeting at New Hope. Highland sends reps to New Hope. Mary Pickard visits sister Mrs Oliphant. Merchants Goson Calvertville drives Baxter wagon. Rev Green from Coley to preach next Saturday and Sunday. Congratulations to the superintendent Moss. Sunday school at Concord under Jennie Smith progresses nicely.

Winteld Long Worthington Billy Bland Hogland Loyell Calvert Misa Walia Long New Hope Highland Mary Pickard Mart Oliphant Wea Gaston Calvertville Baxter Rev. Green Coley Wdrshipchurch Moss Concord Jennie Smith

Local names and visits noted in town remarks

Isaac Cox of Jonesborough and Henry Aili of Bloomfield brought in wool. John Hays traveled to Bloomfield to arrange pension papers. John Solsaman and wife from Lyons visited Rob Johnson. Robt Corbley from Bloomfield, a News traveler, presented Saturday. T J Carmichael and family visited S E Carmichael in Bloomington. Frank Armstrong of Lawrence County came Tuesday after cattle. Baptism planned for next Sunday below the old mill rather than Sexsan fish pond.

Isaac Cox Jonesborough Henry Aili Bloomield John Hays Bloomfield John Solsaman Lyons Rob Johnson Robt. Corbley T. J. Carmichael E. Carmichael Bloomington Frank Armstrong Lawrence County Sexsan Fish Pond

Local Notes Highlight Community Visits and Attendance

Mr Graves visits amid Park representation at Bodwell PLU. Ottie Usywool attends Richland church. Miss Lizzie Stanfield hosts a guest. Hebron basket meeting urged for Sunday. Prominent locals Why ve Fauk and Johnson noted. M Coy returns from Illinois to visit kin and eat wheat.

Mr. Graves Park Bodwell Ottie Usywool Richland Church Lizzie Stanfield Wadhay Hebron Fauk Johnson M.coy Illinois

Horse trading and light harvest set the Windy Cushman mood

Joe Corbly visits the city Monday while Ruth trades horses again and harvests are light. People head to the show every night. Republicans near Windy Cushman show pent up frustration over a recent breeze and Harvey receives a firm push west toward Illinois amid a contentious offer.

Joe Corbly Ruth Windy Cushman Harvey Illinois Taylor

Indian Trouble On Flathead Reservation Escalates

Three US Army companies dispatched to the Flathead area as Sheriff’s posse fatalities mount and settlers fear mass murder. Militia at Jocko. Col. Lawson and Fort Missoula troops rush to scene. additional forces requested amid continued violence and warlike preparations.

Helena Mont Flathead Reservation Sloan Montana Jocko Col. Lawson Fort Missoula Twenty-fifth Infantry Missoula Ravilli

Collection of Diverse Early 20th Century News Bits

Unknown men murder and rob David Pettus in Birmingham. The Canadian secret service estimates 3000 American refugees in the Dominion. Peddler Lavine murdered near Louisville leaving a week-old wife. Ten-cent contributions fund Charleston cruiser bell by 1,500 workers. Broxaxe Belle Rakes and Rachel Coney missing after April 7 gale. W. C. Lally on trial for stealing 86 registered packages. Brice's son expelled from Exeter Academy for lavish money. Civil Service Rule 10 allows 1000 reinstatements for ex-federal soldiers. Three Arizona train robbers get 25 years. Mrs. Lynn burns herself in Kansas City. A crazy negro lynched at Ridgewater for assault. Thomas Frey indicted for murder. Professor Barnard discovers a new comet. La Bourgogne reports a June iceberg sighting. Treasury circular sets travel expense safeguards. Jackson County girl inherits 109000 and marries. Harvard hospital attempted burglary linked to dynamite. Memphis colored people vow to end illegal white‑colored cohabitation. Michigan wheat sleds ravaged by mudridge. W A Warford dies in Kentucky. Gen A A Myers dies in Washington. Balwain trains for Sullivan bout. Red Nose Mike hanged for Paymaster We Clare case. accomplices fled to Italy.

David Pettus Birmingham Ala Secret Service Dominion Baltimore W. C. Lally Chicago Calvin S. Brice Exeter Academy Harrison Arizona Lynn Kansas City Ridgewater Thomas Frey John M. Cooper Barnard Lick Observatory la Bourgogne Secretary of the Treasury Jackson County Tenn Harvard Hospital Memphis Michigan W. A. Warford Flemmingsburg Gen A. A. Myers Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Benson Hood Micod C. I. Uoud & Co Apothecaries Lowell Mass J E. Walton Koleen Int Thos. van Buskirk Emerson Short Hort & van Buskirk Attorneys AT Law New Court House Bloomfield, Ind E W. McIntosil Owen Counties F. Gallemorke Ofice Public Square B. Slinkard Eing C. BE. Dayia W, Moffett Offett & Davis Piuccacnors Shaw & 3 J. W. Gra Cavins & Cavins B.bankin Ae Bloomfield S. Stalcup C. Cravens Burgeon R. H.R. Lowder Eyeleigh's Drug Store South Room Bloomiida H. Burke Suergeon Bootland Alcalla Prustee DR. J. Terhuse Soer W. Shryer J. L. Molloy Levant M. E Eaton A.J. O'Bonall Bloomfield F A. M Ilaig Mary (Ilaig) Ingels Nell Hosettier Val City Mark Shryer Mack Haig E. B. King Joln Ross Henry Hasler Elijah Edington L. M. Conner Geo. Geddea James Blackmore Sarton Gendes Ganter All Unis Ime Switz City Billy Wright Mre. JE. Dunt A. H. Bixter Jady RJ. Corbley Dyer Freetom Mrs. Cushman Wal Lancaster John Hartbull Dugger Beauty and Her Wild Beast Tom Wakefield Mrs. Spalding Mammie Harrah Hew N. A. Kern Jourdan Poultry House Maud Newman John Robey John Harley Wear Willi Howd T. B. O'Hayer Pleasantville Junody Hall F. J. Cheney & Co, Props Teleito Owensburg Rev. Denny Misa la Gore Silverville J. W. Dalrymple Howe Herold Misa Bertha James Inman W. W. Edington Cincinnati Parker Christian Church Frank Blaker Dr. Williams Missouri Dr. Mosely Wm. White Masonic Order Able Shanklin Frank McCurdy Orleans Wm. Dobbins Billy Patterson Wm. Wolf Pink East W. B. Hoagland Billy Andrews Huntsville Johnston John Heckman Annie Dickey Wilson G. O.p Kil W. Sage Pennsylvania Soupon P.M. Wilson J. D. Myers P. M. Wilson West Street Newark J. W. Cryor Freeman Floyd G. W. Nash D. W. Thompson J. W. Pryor Armpriester Marco Dobbins Scotland Roger Clinton Paddock Rev. Hughes Dr. Harrah David Thompson Frank Wilkerson Chas Pakota Glover Bros Kilie Tom Cook Edward Heasle Edwards Watin Conqauer C. B. Ogg Mattie Cook Thbugh Bullock Misa Jenkin Prof Wagha Jos. Ledgerwood Jobn Haslers Jas. Carpenter Katie Quillen Dr. Jackson J. H. Quillen Maurice Hagarty J. IL. Quillen John Booker Island City Wesley Holstin Carpenter Roda Fortner Estells Maud Clark M. IL. Mayhood Miller Ross Sanborn W. IE. Aikian G. W. Alen R. A. Reese Geo. Greger Indianapolis Fouth Washington Purcell Minnie Hannon Crouk Rosa Hammack Wm. M. Moss Hammack Pleasant Ridge Daniel Hamerickhouse Mr. Moffett M.F Corbin Clifty Creek Ruth Beott Ursula Hardisty Snake den J. R. Bullock E. and G. R. Anderson Little Joe Lovelace Wall Heaton Pleasant Fry Wm. Uirkin Joe Allen Faucett Mineral City Jennie Heaton Lizzie Bingham Jonas Uland General City Flatheads United States Jack the Ripper Louxpoy Thames Elizabeth Jackson Chelsea Ness TIMES Balwain Sullivan Red Nose Mike Winkespark Michael Riczelle Red Nose Mike We Clare Hugh Playnig Italy
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