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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1888
Page
3
The Bloomfield Dem orat reports on court term dates and local events including marriages, pensions, and business promotions. It mentions readers urged to pay subscriptions, advertising advice for local merchants, and town improvements with roads and mills.
Local notes record Henry H. Hill renewing in town on Wednesday, with many commuters and merchants from Robbins, Switz, and Taylor townships visiting. Highlights include judges, lawyers, and business leaders from Indianapolis and Cincinnati, along with teachers, farmers, and a large Owensburgh school graduating event.
Nine youths aged fourteen to twenty from Worthington were jailed for refusing to pay a fifty cent fine plus costs totaling 48 for a charivari. Deputies report fourteen fines with five paying. the rest chose eight days in jail to avoid paying. Names include Fred Hlatfield Ben Johnson Otis Kidd Hayden Hayden Cullison Ambrose Hayden and Wm Johnson. They marched into town guarded and the charivari victors did not prosecute.
A reader asks if a liquor license limited to selling less than a quart can transfer when the holder leaves the state, and whether a non-resident can obtain a license to sell in a town or county. The answer given is No to both questions.
Peoria merchants report gravel roads on the outskirts boost business by about 33 percent while farmers along the routes say land values rose similarly. Professor Harvey Cushman of Newberry visited and discussed another normal at Newberry with Superintendent Lamb, hinting at his possible return. Bloomfield alumnus Cushman is praised as a fine teacher and gentleman by the DEMOCRAT. Turkish lecturer Paul M. Dunigian spoke at the Christian church yesterday.
The court records show several settlements and dismissals. Compromise reached in Jacob Fisher v Freeman et al, each side paying costs. Divorces filed or dismissed include Elizabeth Benham v Joel Benham and Andrew J Turpin v Lucy L Turpin. Various judgments and foreclosures noted including Nicholas Shepherd & Co against Chas Burch for 326.07 and Eli Ritter for 28498 against Richard Meek and Jos H Irwin. Arrests expected from grand jury indictments. several cases dismissed or decided for defendants.
A pitch for St Jacobs Oil extols its curative properties for rheumatic and nervous pains across climates. Letters from users in New York, Massachusetts and Illinois claim rapid, lasting relief after one bottle or a single application. Local social notes mention religious services at a Bloomfield saloon and visitors in town.
In stock now on colored bristol board two card designs read Please don't ask for credit and Our terms are cash or produce. Sizes 8 by 15 inches at 5 cents and 11 by 13 inches at 10 cents. Orders solicited.
The local market shows a modest improvement with light arrivals. Wheat, corn, oats and bran demand rise though room for gains remains. price bids include Wheat No 2 Mediterranean 33 cents, No 3 Mediterranean 32.25, Corn No 2 white 50, and Bran around 16 dollars per ton.
A collage of Bloomfield ads tout blacksmith services by John Kidd, fresh smoked hams from Ira Walker, sorghum molasses at 50c a gallon, and coal oil named The Elaine sold by Pringle Williams. Also promoted are Coit Co. paints, Dead Shot pain remedy, and a public sale by John Miller Jr featuring horses cattle hogs wagons and farming gear on March 16 1838 with specified payment terms.
Businessmen and settlers can reach all principal Minnesota and Dakota ports at one fare for a round trip with excursions announced by the St. Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway from St. Paul Minnesota Tickets valid 30 days Very low excursion rates to Helena and Great Falls Montana with four month tickets Details from C. H. Warren St. Paul or H. E. Tupper Chicago 232 South Clark Street.
The Building Savings and Loan Association promotes savings, investment, and home purchases in Greene County. Sixth series stock goes on sale after March 12. Contact It Ot HERuLb for application. Castoria ad lineups appear amid readable text blocks.
No 17 presents 129 acres two miles north of Robingon with 30 acres cleared 40 acres limber mostly grain land, 60 acres creek bottom valued at 1200. No 18 describes a Newey house and lot with four rooms. No 19 offers 80 acres fourteen miles south of Newberry a premier farm. No 20 lists 62 acres in Daviess county black soil five room house and good farm at 25 per acre. No 21 provides aK0se and lot in Bloomfeld four rooms with $550 price. No 22 describes a combined business and residence on the square corner at full size and very cheap.
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