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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1888
Page
1
B L Allen of National Normal University Lebanon Ohio extols the primacy of education over grand institutions. He condemns outdated systems and passive teaching, praising Holbrooke Mann and Page for shaping minds. The piece champions active mental growth and lifelong learning for youth.
Notice to Wright township residents in Greene county Indiana that WM Powell Trustee will be at Jasonville each Tuesday and at his residence Saturday forenoon to transact township business, no business on other days per law.
Notice to the people of Brockton township Greene county Indiana that I will transact township business at my office in Linton on any day in the week except Sunday Joseph Moses, Truster.
Notice to people of Cass township Greene county Indians that Jound Moore trustee will reside one mile southeast of Newberry and conduct township business only on Mondays and Tuesdays during his term. Appointment days are set by law.
Notice to residents of Grant township Greene county Indiana that WM Hi Deckard trustee will conduct township business at his office and residence two miles south of the precinct each Saturday of the week.
Notice to residents of TMishland township Greene county Indiana that Simon Bland trustee will conduct township business at his residence on any day of the week except Sunday. The notice specifies a private schedule and directs citizens to attend as needed.
George Bogard trustee announces weekly meetings at his residence office every Saturday to conduct township business and states no business will be transacted on other days as allowed by law.
The State of Indiana Greene county Greene circuit court September term 1438 Julie Edwards files complaint for divorce against Stephen Y Edwards non resident. Defendant must appear or demur by first Monday of September 1888 at Bloomfield courthouse. Clerk Ramsey seals document.
Personal testimonial from N H Frohblichstein of Mobile Alabama praising Dr King's New Discovery for consumption bronchitis and catarrh with instant relief and cure. He also recommends Electric Bitters and Dr King’s New Life Pills and notes a positive guarantee with free trial at S Stalcup's drug store.
A countywide collection of rich rare gems is showcased by special correspondents. The feature highlights dazzling items and crisp, important pieces tied to local interest and reader curiosity across regions.
J C Treaton and wife visited at Solsberry Saturday. Luella Cox visited her uncle Daniel Cox Saturday. Kina Phillipa visited Rabecca Ashcraft Sunday. A near Scotland couple visited Calvin Saturday and Sunday. Ed Kance opened a lemonade stand in M Deckard's west room. M Cox Tennis Ashcraft and Mark Moffatt attended ratification in Cincinnati Saturday night. Emma Cox and Mrs Lord Paucetto attended Lincoln church meeting in Monroe county Sunday. Sherman Shelton visits town frequently and may enter blacksmith trade. A local man who dislikes Democratic times and acts of Congress is mentioned and urged to stop calling a true Democrat a broken down politician.
An article notes Hood's Sarsparilla offers fair value with the slogan 100 Doses One Dollar as an original claim not matched by imitators. It urges buyers to test the matter and buy only Hood's Sarsp irilla from all druggists.
Rev Nash dined with T J Carmichael on Mondrey Wm Vanmeter operates a saw mill and chops ahead J L Riddle builds a kitchen addition hydraulic rain expected to bring water to streets Henry Tague and John Carmichael Buena Vista head to Bridge Creek for fox hunt Dad Cullison and Miss Mollie Carmichael wed Rev T P Freeman officiating Democrats hold ratification meeting with Moffett Bloomfield and Geo Calvert in attendance Catarrh cures praised by Mary C Thompson Cearo Gordo NL and B Franken druggist Sigourney Iowa 1412
Carl Cook is very poorly at this writing. Oliver has his barn completed. J. W. Whaley is happy it’s a boy. B A Vernon turned his shop over to Levi. Ebb Pool and his girl from Bloomfield attended on Sunday. J Miller of Worthington visited for wool crop work. Rev. Fox of Worthington gave a prohibition lecture Saturday with few attendees. D W Crockett, J B Vernon and their girls visited Sunday. Robert McLaughlin bought an interest in the Bloomfield butcher business. farewell wishes as he moves on.
The Indianapolis News now reaches nearly 300 towns and villages by agents delivering to subscribers at 10 cents a week. The paper, priced at a daily rate of about one and a half cents, is promoted as a reliable newspaper affordable for families through the eggs and chickens of an average old hen.
Sunday school crowds remain large while townsfolk note a 102 degree thermometer reading on Tuesday. Fred Meese walks the streets. Cc F Heim sold 12 self binders last Saturday. Wall Maddox and Mrs. Ora Stevenson visit. Ghost sighting at church Tuesday night. Mr Enoch's child died of brain fever last week. Condolences extended to the family. D W Kay and others attended a birthday dinner in Indianapolis. A fatted calf was killed as an offering.
W D Hoyt & Co of Rome advertise Dr King’s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as top remedies. They claim two years of sales with wonderful cures including several consumption cases fully treated with a few bottles, guaranteed by S Staleup.
Menderson Gray and wife visit Worthington Monday. Glover brothers will finish Ed Thompson's cellar today. Robi Whaley, a jolly butcher, was at Bloomfield on Friday. William Dilley and family go to Bloomfield today to visit Recorder Smith. Green Brinson and family start for Missouri on Wednesday June 20 with a team. Robert Cox and family plan to move to Texas in a week with a team. Ambrose Bartley and wife, Boone county native, visited last weekend. James H. Wilkerson of Solsberry died of consumption on June 20 after a long illness. A swarm of bees arrived June 20 and are doing well. 60 lus were taken from one hive this week. Come eat with us this fall and honey will be available if the bees prosper.
An 19th century style ad promises The Best Salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped lips chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and is priced at 25 cents per box sold by Steve Stalcup.
L. Harrah made hay last week while H N Green will soon have his corn laid by. Effie Campbell turned 21 with friends giving cake ice cream and a bandanna gift. Monroe Green fed Paris Green by accident, killing a cow and a mule, raising concerns about barn safety.
An elderly retired physician claims a vegetable formula cures consumption bronchitis and nervous debility and offers free mail delivery of the recipe in German French or English with full preparation instructions from W A Noyes Rochester NY.
Bloomsfield celebrates the duty day as wheat harvest winds down with small crops. Traders Zel Rush and OH Woodard visit, while Rico Rudebauga trades with a local horse merchant. Clarence Dean relocates a drugstore to Coal City, and a quiet wedding unites Charles Wiles and Nancy Hall at John Kelley’s home. A burglary at Grace's store ends with the culprit jailed.
Obituary notes Uncle Bill Mure of Howenville dies last Friday. Contests and chatter mark political mood with Republicans and Democrats clashing at events. Marriages occur as James Robinson weds Mattie Bunch, and Weny Dear and Kiva Clayton wed in town. Frying talk and job moves stir local life as Fry Middleton leaves I and V for Big 4. Police report Jeff Pickard arrested on poisoning charges with $600 bond set.
The article notes Great Falls Montana and a newly opened reservation offer numerous money making chances in business mining stock-raising and farming. Details and maps are available from C H Warne general passenger agent St Paul and Minneapolis Route.
Mrs Osborn of Nebraska visits Mr Mosse's family as crops grow and residents cheer over abundant corn and wheat. The town notes a mill, livery stable, and millwrights, with politics pacing Indiana and local harvest bustle. A infant funeral at the Christian church mourns a year old daughter, Calvin cemetery interment.
Dr Welch of Bloomfield visits town. Rev Floyd preaches Friday night. Several residents discuss moves and visits to Bedford Indianapolis and Greencastle. Wheat harvest is in full swing with Wakefield reporting a heavy crop. Sunday school progress noted and local disputes mentioned.
Farmers are in the midst of harvest while a new barber arrives. Several residents travel for business to Indianapolis and Vincennes. Revivals, school closures, and social visits fill the week as rain boosts a promising corn crop in Washington township.
A parade of local notes recalls Franklin's nomination aiding the Democratic party while rumors and events swirl around political figures. Henry Jackson returns from Chicago praising crowds, and voices urge support, with a July Fourth sheep roast planned at Henry Jackson's spring. Recriminations and faction talk mingle with personal news and a sense of upcoming county convention actions.
The clerk lists transfers from Charles I. Fletcher to Cora B. May and W. A. Fry to Mahala Shoptow. Chanff, Dean to Eva Clayton. James Robertson to Mattie Bunch. Jos W. Cullison to Mollie C. Carmichael. John T. Chambers to Sarah Haseman. John Bureh to Alice Anderson.
The piece argues against Democrats claiming free trade in the canvass and contends the Mills tariff bill only modestly lowers tariffs by about ten percent of a 47 percent rate. It asserts the bill would relieve about 60 million dollars in superfluous taxation with broad Republican support across eras since the war.
The note segment highlights student names such as Arran Price Ida Uland John Duke Seymour Riddle Ha Dagley and Belle McGinnis with praise for diligence progress and future teaching prospects. It mentions a lemonade illness a vacation social and calls for unity among teachers and students plus remarks on John Crow Will Cushman and Elbert West. A political letter from Washington discusses Greene county party divisions and a 1888 July election stance.
A series of brief items mention Curtis Maddox locating his pug dog and A. O. Dobbins being found Sunday evening. Other snippets note Allie and Carrie quitting wax chewing, reasons Frank Hindman dislikes Will A. Dobbins, a question about a better Wnquist than J. D. Boruff, student banister sliding, and prospects that Frank Alkire and Frank O’Haver stayed dry Saturday night.
The piece argues Republicans will win fewer workingmen’s votes on tariff and notes efforts to win labor support fail to meet goals. It highlights labor papers and agitators, union officers, and party organs as tools, while workers in protected industries doubt tariff gains and wage pressures.
Printed in stock on colored bristol card board the items read Please don't ask for credit size 8x15 inches five cents each and Our terms are cash or pro duce 11x18 inches ten cents each Orders solicited.
Local paper notes a broad selection of envelopes for sale with a focus on printed pricing. Vendors advertise various sizes and stock items appealing to businesses and individuals seeking customizable mail supplies.
A reflective piece by Dr. Co A Meacham honors Col E E Rose of Bloomfield Greene County Indiana. The sermon companion praises Roses integrity vigor and devotion as attorney minister and family man with memorial themes and a closing tribute to Allen G Thurman.
A July 6 letter to the editor criticizes a Worthington convention for replacing a one armed soldier with a fifteenth amendment man. The writer condemns what they call a deceptive ticket tactic and urges honest soldiers against such actions.
The New York World argues President Cleveland embodies the Democratic tariff reform and tax reduction principle. It emphasizes principles over persons and frames the election as a fight over taxes and government spending to protect war tax beneficiaries.
The Cleveland Plaindealer denounces Republican attempts to attack Judge Thurman as a poor, personal crusade. It lauds Thurman as America’s great commoner with a spotless private and public record, claiming his steadfast devotion to the people’s rights and warning critics will meet wide scorn.
In Fairplay on June 20 1888 Fay ette Chapman was honored at a birthday dinner with 55 guests. Elijah Mosses on swing and David Crance with a string band provided entertainment. Mr Snider aged 84 attended and enjoyed the event noted for plentiful food and cheerful company.
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