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.
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1889
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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