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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1893
Page
1
An old health blurb touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a superior remedy for torpid liver and constipation. The text claims it restores health and happiness, cures stomach and brain ailments, and that users never regret trying it.
A long classified section describes numerous properties for sale including 60 acres near Dry Branch school, 200 acres at Holly Wood with rail proximity and orchards, various Highland and Bloomfield holdings, and several farms with timber, pastures, and fruit trees. Prices range from a few hundred to thousands, with terms like one fourth cash and annual payments offered. Buyers urged to call early for details.
In Greene circuit court No 175 W W Moffett administrator of Susan Culbertson files petition to sell real estate against Endora Bonham et al nonresidents. Defendants warned to appear or answer by September 4, 173, otherwise the case will proceed in their absence. Franklin Ramsey Clerk.
The Democrat describes its corps of hustling correspondents as tireless watchdogs who skim all county items. They claim vigilant, alert coverage with no item left unseen as they compile the week’s county news from multiple parts of the region.
A digest of social updates from Lyons Indiana including visits, illness, employment changes, travel plans to the World's Fair, and community events. Notables mention Miss Ellie Fiser, Miss Emma Pegs, Mrs. Maddox, and others. doctors report incureable cancer for Sam Axe. Wheat harvest underway. community praise for Children's Day. reflections on temperance and local life.
Special to the Democrat reports community chatter from Jonesboro and Washington township. entries mention repairs by a stove dealer from Sully, harvest prospects, social invites at Oliphant's yard, relatives traveling, an eighty eight year old Uncle Billy's walk, livestock trade, sick visits, and a medical ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills offering mail order from Lowell Massachusetts.
Special to the Democrat from Owensburg describes Sunday events at the M. E church for Children’s Day. Citizens praised the patriotism lessons and community effort. Mentions a basket meeting at Kentucky Ridge and farmers harvesting wheat while industry prepares for winter.
Mart Corbin returns to Bedford last week with John Bruce and wife visiting over Sunday. The Ridge meeting postponed to August due to rain. Wheat harvest began Monday and crops look good except fruit which is nearly a failure. Mrs Nancy Ashcraft’s house repainted and renovated. Lora sells farm near Owensburg to Don Hudson. People talk of attending the World’s Fair. Saw mill near ready to resume after fire shutdown.
Special to the Democrat notes a flurry of activity in Scotland with town visitors and routine commerce. The piece mentions Burke and wife attending a funeral in Indiana and various locals including Dr Clem McCoy visiting relatives, a drug store and saloon project, and preparations for the Fourth of July.
The snippet lists scattered names and places including Bloomfi and Somorbacity with unclear roles. It mentions Me and Ail Free and Parental references, plus an odd box of pir Kaas Mea Safe Pris and a turn toward legal or regulatory terms.
Village whispers spread that a wild man roams the woods as residents keep children indoors on Sunday. Local names and townsfolk are mentioned visiting relatives and church, while a general health advert promotes Sitaman Liver Regulator claiming to improve digestion and blood quality.
Special to the Democrat reports rains aiding crops and Numerous residents visiting relatives and traveling to nearby towns. Mentions Joe Trent's, Ballard brothers, Chas Wallerton near Barner station, W A Teent and wife to Wordington, James Denton and wife via Vilas to Owins City, Ed Bast from Worthington bringing hogs and cattle, Miss Alice Critus visiting Miss Leta Killinger, John Nox and wife from Sandborn, and a pony for sale described as gentle trotter with capital prize potential.
A Newark community column lists Mrs. Clark visiting Evensville, Ella Bureh from Bloomington visiting friends, Mrs. Mary Anderson returning from Indianapolis, and local social posts. Other items mention horse trading success, court attendance, and a child’s day planned for next Sunday.
Residents and visitors frequent Richland's eastern border communities reporting visits, trades, travels, and social events. Notes mention Sadie Hutson Maggie Hunter Lydia Frator Lilly Dobbins and others on local streets and at gatherings including an ice cream supper and a funeral message delivery.
An advertised salve named Photes claims to cure skin eruptions and piles with no pay required. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded, priced at 25 cents per box and sold by 8. starcup, tf.
A jagged local column notes various names and happenings including illnesses, sales, and errands. Mentions Jenny Tague Mooroe county stock buyer, Henry Thenton slowday, Ball, Carmichael illness, and requests for a doctor. Also references binder use, a World’s Fair trip, and catarrh remedies with endorsements.
On a big hunt the voyage finds danger and adventure as the Gabivang Jolly crew sails from Johnstown toward Belver with cargo of shot pens and guns. The passage includes crew lists and local notes of visits, funerals, and harvests in Indiana towns, mentioning residents and events from Tennessee to Bloomfield and Indianap olis.
In a terse regional note, residents discuss President Cleve at Buzzard Bay and the wool tariff issue. Democratic spokesmen claim the McKinley bill remains unchanged, while wool growers in Greene County face low prices and pressure from tariff policy debates.
A Democratic opinion piece riffs on a barrel of vinegar to argue the party bears responsibility for hard times. The writer mocks Democrats and notes local merchants and officials still favor Democratic printing amid newspaper struggles.
A June 22 Albany dispatch reports ex commissioner Charles F. Peck’s bail forfeiture tied to the Labor Statistics bureau controversy. The piece accuses Peck of political manipulation of a report to aid a party campaign, cites Democratic charges, and notes the public exchange over documents and transparency.
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