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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1889
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat notes its status as the only home print paper in the county and asserts double the circulation of any local newspaper. It directs business letters to the Democrat and invites advertisers to inspect subscription records. The issue is dated Friday June 21.
Important change announces papers will not be stopped for county residents who do not notify. Readers urged to send a notice if they want to cancel. otherwise papers continue with payment expected when in town. Garbled political anecdotes criticize Greene county officials and district leaders.
A Herald-evoked critique denounces Greene county officials for overpaying $1100 on a jail and $6000 for a jail offer, while accusing them of attempting to steal the superintendent post. The piece links local misrule to broader labor unrest, tariff debate, and tax burdens, urging accountability.
The commissioners approved jail plans and specs then allowed a St Louis contractor to push Pauley Jail Company's patent cages. Commissioner Osborn admitted he had not read the plans, and he and John T Breeden argued for removing the Pauley Jail Company from the contract.
A Greene County bidding row shows Pauley Jail Company securing a $6000 contract while VanDam Iron Works of Cleveland offered $4490 with a rival patent. accusations claim votes and bids were managed to favor Pauley and oppose readvertisement, with county salaries and legal fees questioned.
Postmaster Prank W. Havili resigns his Mt. Carmel office effective January 20, 1890. He also edits the Mt. Carmel Register, a Democratic paper started in 1889, priced 1.25 annually with discounts for ministers and presidents. He cites political motives, party loyalty, and criticism of rivals in a lengthy, tongue in cheek note to President B Harrison.
A large coffee crop is expected and wholesale roasted coffee prices have fallen by a cent and a half within two weeks. Meanwhile sugar prices rise with multiple reports of an eighth cent per pound weekly increases, balancing the price pressures for drinkers.
The discovery near Vincennes centers on a newly found mine a month ago by Spencer and four miners. Located thirty feet west of the Schweitzer vein, initial ore shows high silver content. Machinery worth several hundred dollars is installed as claims advance.
Indiana county boards misapplied Section 10 of the School Book Act causing removals and disputes. The state superintendent Harvey M. LaFollette clarifies that bond requirements follow a governor proclamation after book contracts are let, not immediately. Knox, Warrick, and Greene counties face removals while attorneys weigh legality and succession disputes unfold.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Vincennes Indiana June 20 reports Knox county commissioners declared Will Hays Johnson's office vacant for not meeting bond requirements under 1889 school text book act. They appoint Democrat William H Pennington amid bid delays and looming gubernatorial proclamations. The move draws criticism as political maneuvering by Democratic boards in Indiana.
County commissioners remove several county superintendents citing a new school book bond requirement. The article argues the law is misunderstood or misused since no contract for books has been let and no proclamation has been issued, leaving removals premature.
An Indianapolis Journal editorial claims county superintendents face removals in violation of the law. It notes commissioners in several counties acting in concert, suggesting party or individual schemes to oust superintendents for a stated purpose.
Harvey M. LaFollette informs Bloomfield's Wm. Moss that no inquiry prompted the action. He notes section six ties to governor proclamation after the book contract and that bonds must be signed within thirty days after proclamation to meet the law. The department will send information and blank bonds to county superintendents in time to satisfy the requirement.
On June 20, 1889, at a large birthday dinner for Stephin Ellis, many attendees were listed by name with wives and relations. After the meal Rev Clark led prayer, followed by addresses by Dr Greene and P C Van Slyke, with Dr Hanna and Nathan Clark also speaking. rain cut the gathering short. The piece also quotes opinions on the term Professor and its diminished honor.
Excursion tickets sold at one fare for the round trip on July 3 and 7, valid to return by July 5 between all stations west of Pittsburgh. No adult tickets under twenty five cents nor child tickets under fifteen cents. Inquiries to nearest passenger or ticket agent.
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