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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
2
A historical ad copy claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures eruptions boils pimples and spring skin troubles like scrofula salt rheum and eczema. It also pledges relief for stomach issues weakness debility sick headache and general tiredness attributed to impure blood.
Rates indicate one year paid in advance or any portion of the year at the same price. Arrears are counted as of January 1. Payment incentives include delivery and service advantages for timely payment.
unclear excerpt shows Bloomfield dining on food at a venue named PostoMices. (No verifiable date or additional facts in readable text.)
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a 16 inch fee for Cannes towned and a 193.00 amount. Mentions the Office of Prose the Fourteenth judicial and a Democratic convention, with a ticket to be held April. Names unclear due to garbled text.
The article notes Sullivan Pimes discusses a term plan during the Democratic primary. He aims to establish stable tenure and maintain a candidate or office holder at each election, with one exception noted.
The people of Linton are praised for their tender hearts and open pocket-books when sympathetic causes arise. The piece notes Linton’s honor in offering support and contrasting calls from other communities.
The News notes Messrs Moss and Davis as county candidates with Moss pressed by the party while Davis is preferred for a real chance to unseat Miers. The paper criticizes Moss, arguing he would be the last choice for Greene County if left to the News.
A bitter dispute shows in the paper as The News criticizes Mr. Moss and activists claim jealousy and internal pressure. Democrats in the county denounce claims that Moss is forcing himself on the party despite editorials.
Alvin T Hert General Superintendent of the Indiana Reformatory at Jeffersonville and his wife visited major penal institutions with E H Nebeker former U S Treasurer. Hert, a prominent Hoosier Republican, is praised for executive ability, discipline, and humane leadership, with readers noting his hometown rise and warnings about staying local.
The Democratic state convention will meet in Indianapolis on June 6 to select candidates for the county council and surveyor. Broad support is expected for Moss of Bloomfield, described as a hustler and well qualified, who plans a strong challenge.
The Owen county Democrats named a slate headed by Sheriff Stephen G Summers of Spencer as sheriff, William Galli more of Vandalia as treasurer, J 8 Figg of Spencer as county assessor, 8 N een of Carp as coroner, oft Pickens and William Brown as commissioners. Editor Wm Moss of the Bloomfield Democrat announced a bid for Congress and is described as Greene County born and raised and a successful country newspaper publisher.
The Sullivan Democrat notes continued support for Mossworthy as a candidate to represent the district in the House of Representatives, praising Broomfield and Greene counties for their untiring encouragement.
An advertisement promotes Dr. King s New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. It claims the medicine purifies blood, strengthens nerves, and boosts health, priced at 25 cents with money back not offered. Sold by J B Stalcup, druggist.
Miss Annie Ketcham was in town Saturday. Rev. Racy is in a protracted meeting at Scotland. Marion Hover and Orie were in town Wednesday. Mrs. Fish of Shoals visited daughter Mrs. Racy last week. Mrs. George Gheen died last Tuesday and was buried Thursday. Town folks attended Lillie Hunter's funeral at Prairie Chapel last Tuesday. John Swarts and wife, who sold their small farm, will depart west soon. Some townspeople plan another hop soon. Mrs. Livingston of Spencer visits daughter Mrs. Ben Sime. John Swarts and wife dined with Jim Walls and wife Saturday.
Residents report numerous small trips and visits in the Worthington area. Estella Newsom visited Farmer on Tuesday to see Herb Slinkard. Mary Wallace remains ill. Chas Duke and family moved to a new home at Goose Pond. Joe Duncan traveled to Switz City on business. school at Dixon ends in three weeks. Otis Brinson of Dogger visited his mother. Darwin Mewindele attended Dixon on Sunday. Wm Rector also went to Switz City on Monday evening for business.
An 19th century advertisement claims local ear applications cannot reach the ear disease and asserts deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation. It touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy and offers a hundred dollar reward for uncured catarrhal deafness, with circulars and local druggist sales.
Simon Ashcraft beams as a baby girl is born. Bert Ashcraft, a merchant, frequently calls on friends in Dry Branch. Quince Hardesty plans a future trip west. Ada Jackson of Koleen calls at Uncle Henry Waggoner's. Neary Hill of Hardscrabble visits Nelson Reed. Simon and Wilford Reed are mentioned among neighbors.
Wright township shows political activity with Moss and Wright township candidates. Mrs. Sarah Ditty is ill. B A Bonham of Indianapolis reports coal land prospecting on Wim Powell's farm near Jasonville and has contracted about six hundred acres in Wright township. W T Rine runs for Wright township assessor as a Democrat. Trustee O A Saucermann back in action. Ed Hatfield returns from Missouri to Greene county. Wright township operates three post offices Jasonville Midland Lonetree.
Deans W G Martindale on the sick list this week. E Ledgerwood and Alf Morrison of Newberry were in town Sunday. Lulu Richardson staying with Mrs Dobbins. Mary Chambers with Mrs Arnold Oruch. Barton Geddes in Bloomfield Tuesday. Mina Baird guest of Edna Martindale Thursday. C B Garrett in Scotland Thursday. John Ferguson and wife visited relatives in Martin county. Noah Williams shod a horse Monday. Joe Faucett and Godfrey Hostetter passed through Tuesday. T B Garrett attended Ledgerwood sale Tuesday. Morton Dobbins and wife at Abe Cunningham birthday dinner Tuesday. Arnold Crush is father of a bouncing boy. Mike Neff and Will Baird on business Friday.
The report notes a promising maple sugar season near Camp Branch with a good sap flow expected. Jobo McHaley and his wife are mentioned in relation to preparatory tasks for tapping trees.
Sullivan county Democrats select Orin B Harris as their judge candidate by acclamation. Harris born in 1859 Ohio and moved to Sullivan County in the 1880s, a Kenton College graduate and 15 year Sullivan lawyer. He defeats Hunt and Briggs in votes 1750 to 1182 to 484, with Harris favored to win the election. Greens County Democrats will see Hosea Hawkins at headquarters during visits.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best cure for cuts burns bruises sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions. It claims rapid pain relief and healing for various conditions and offers a 25 cent price with a money back guarantee. Sold by J B Staleno druggist.
Hart struggles in local notes Henry Louis reports a very sick child Jacob Bowersock is numbered with the ill Born to the wife of David Buskirk last week a girl Babe and mother doing well Grandma MHaton fell from a horse and broke a rib She is improving Born last week to the wife of Calvin Reed a girl Ira Miller and Emmit Dyer made a business trip to Worthington O P McIntosh is on the sick list Ollie Long is hauling logs to Farmer for Mr Walker Terre Haute
An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin stating it will prevent rheumatism and other troubles from a torpid bowels liver and kidneys. Trial size 10c and other sizes 50c and 1 are offered by Geo E Cravens mar
Zero weather was reached again in Dixon and surrounds. Henry Buckner, candidate for trustee, spoke in Dixon on Thursday evening. James Snyder visited his father on Friday. James Rampley went to the county seat Saturday. Cart Medaris offered a fine dog for sale. Four of our good citizens were mentioned in a local supper at Whites City Friday night.
Geese purchase questions float among poultry traders. Sarah Reed and her brother Simon visited Jackson township. Charlie plans a new page and aims to brighten life. Mariah McBride from Dry Branch visited friends here. Prayer meeting moved to Wednesday. Mrs. John Flynn hosted by Mrs. Mary A. Waggoner. George Hord of Tanner visited town. Evert Page visiting. Joe Page of Kansas is in town visiting friends and relatives.
Absent last week but reporting health is good with Dr Acton returning to reside in March. School will close next week. log haulers report improvement as snow approaches. Revival and religious interest active. fallow ground to be broken. March 7 Heaton's sale upcoming. Various local visits, calved losses, quilting party, and requests to rent corn ground. Numerous residents named at Worthington, Lawhead, Sullivan, Camp Branch, Spencer, and Ferguson areas.
Friends of Judge William W. Moffett urge him to consent to use his name as a delegate to the Democratic national convention in Kansas City on July 4. They say he is representative, broad minded, reliable, and aligned with the party on all issues.
In addressing Mrs Pinkham you speak with a woman whose experience treating women’s illnesses surpasses any living person. Women suffer in silence due to modesty, but Mrs Pinkham offers free guidance from Lynn Massachusetts. All letters are read by women only and thousands have written for help. Here is one case from the volume of experience she draws upon.
A collection of letters from women in Ohio praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from severe menstrual cramps and chronic pain. They report repeated cures after taking multiple bottles and liver pills, urging others to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Read letters from women like Mrs Nina Chase Fulton New York Mrs Nina Crast Fulton Iowa and Mrs Cart Voss Sac City Iowa praising Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief from female troubles. The notes claim cures and improved health after following Mrs Pinkham’s advice and remedies.
A string of visits notes residents in nearby towns and cities including A. L. Fitzpatrick of Popcorn Henry Gastineau of Linton James Carpenter of Lyons Chas C Case of Lyons Ira Miller of Vilas and John W Calvert of Farmer. Howard N Booher of Newark attended the Anderson murder trial Ben F Lindsay and John R Bullock of Center township were in town Monday.
William A Rochey and Mart F McIntosh attended the Anderson murder trial. Emma Watson and daughter arrived to observe. Mrs Watson’s husband William Watson will be tried later. David M Crance and Jessberry Anderson figure among locals linked to the case. witnesses include McIntosh and his wife. Guilbert Hendren and others left for Kentucky amid factional tensions.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin leads all remedies for constipation indigestion and sick headache. Trial size costs 10c offering 10 doses for 10c. Large size priced at 50c and 1. For sale by Geo He Cravens and A P Slinkard in Center township town Monday.
Advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a year round remedy for constipation indigestion and diarrhoea caused by digestive issues. Trial bottle 10 cents. 50 cent and one dollar sizes offered by Geo E Cravens.
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