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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1889
Page
10
This column critiques local paper circulation claims at Bloomfield Indiana and condemns political maneuvers. It highlights Indiana politics including Dudley letter controversy and Tariff Reform convention with figures like C E Davin Richard Gregg I N Peirce and Uarkinson.
The Sentinel lauds Grover Cleveland for his integrity industry and leadership, predicting a new era in politics as his four year record for good government stands strong. It ridicules rivals Blaine Windom Proctor Noble Tracey Wanamaker Miller and Harrison as a flawed cabinet and foresees a strange administration ahead.
A coal screen bill sets a twelve by five foot screen with props and safety checks for miners. Senate acts include increasing exemptions from execution to 1600 in real estate and 400 personal, with 200 household goods, a bribery fine and disenfranchisement clause, a Supreme Court reporter salary raise, teacher institute per diems, a fish bill restricting catches, and an eight hour labor law. Other actions cover tax levies for tuition, a death penalty in state prison, vote selling judgments, a 6 percent school fund loan rate, governor's signature on school books, and disciplinary actions against Representative Link for striking Willard. The session ends soon and the “pluck-me” store bill awaits the governor.
A brief local noting a remedy called Dead Shot claimed to guard against hog cholera, advertised as both preventive and cure. The item warns readers to beware such claims and not be misled by promotional language.
Rich and rare gems presented by special correspondents from across the county recount local clergy visits, hunting plans, political banter, court notes, and daily life. Stories detail church revival, reassigned officials, neighbors visiting, and small town commerce, with portraits of residents and local happenings.
James Richardson buys two farms in Daviess. Scottish streets noted as crowded. Tanne Nicholson to begin duties in Nebraska next week. Editor Mr. Sewell of the News visited last week. Dr. H. C. Cravens inspected Mrs. Wright Sunday. Taylor assessor toured the village Saturday. Dr. Smith of Ohio visiting cousin Dr. J. W. Hannan. J. Lewis Keith hawks sprouts for Rose Hill Nursery. Local youths attend first school day in Irwin. Thomas Dobbins and Cyrus Isenugle at Broomfield early week. Miss McGinis of North Taylor visits Misses Baker. Miss Ola Moore resides at J. C. Shirts in Newberry for season. Japtha Myss liveryman of Newberry, in town last Friday. Mrs. Mary Wright, injured en route from church, remains bedridden.
Several small town items report a new baby at Lem Cox’s last Thursday and a horse loss by George Watson. Thomas Raper boasts the finest tobacco crop while Maggie Graham moves to Worthington. Local fights, illness, and a wave of social news fill scores of brief notices from church, post office, and shop life.
A resumed town column mentions Henry Anderson with mumps and Ed Dagley returning to school. J J Vombs buys Poland China pigs. J W Kirk and Joseph Lovelace toured Ray. Combs of Sasafras Ridge plans a house and speaks to JW Kirk about past lumps. Little Joe Lovelace, slavecrew foreman, was bitten by a goose on Koleen road.
The ad urges readers to purify the mood and purify blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla. It claims the medicine expels impurities, boosts appetite, tones digestion, energizes the liver, and revitalizes body functions. Testimonies supposedly prove it best for spring health.
Chas Markie to open barber shop in Vincennes then move to Newberry. George Baier hired to supervise M E church construction starting soon. Rev Sappenfield visiting his parents will return about the 15th to oversee church work. A P Slinkard plans to settle southwest of Worthington. goodbyes offered. Housing demand rises as ladies prepare to open millinery shops. Scott & Walls recover with a new east-facing building. Musselman nears completion of a new building despite winter.
Letter from T A Slocum M C at 15 Pearl Street New York claims a positive remedy for consumption and offers two free bottles to readers who mail express and post office addresses. The message asserts timely use can cure thousands of hopeless cases and invites contact.
The mumps are here and the school closed Thursday. Jim Guillen of Lyoas was in town Tuesday. Lill Anderson of Ejoton was in town Saturday. Dan Cox was in town Friday and plans to rent a part of the Parker farm this year. Mrs Nanegarden vat Linton was in town, and Monday night guest of her nephew Marcus Spalling in Myre. Sarah Abatheld of Tinto moved to her brother's farm two and a half miles south Friday.
An advertisement asserts that spending one dollar on Barker's Lavener of Life for medical work is more valuable than ten thousand dollars on proprietary medicines and electric appliances. It claims the book contains over one hundred twenty five prescriptions for ath ly a that tuman Wesh is her to.
A scattered roundup reports Jas Hoistin visiting Worthington on Tuesday and M As Mayhood making a Bloomfield try visit Friday. Several residents are noted ill including Jas Hugue who is improved. Minnie Arnold visited friends in Worthington last week. Mose Kanhman and son traveled to Indianapolis on business Monday. Mrs d J Quillen attends her sick sister Mrs Henry Ibasier. D Dicks visited Worthington last week to see his daughter Wintie. St A Reed shipped six Clydesdales from Montreal. Miss Dorne Stine, a town belle, had supper with Mrs J H Quillin. Manervia Quackenbush leaves for Lafayette Ind to attend business college. Fortner went to Bloomfield Saturday to explore post offices. Orie Price and wife, John Davidson and wife dined with J W Quillen Sunday. Joy Kautman of Kansas City visited his father Aaron Kaufman last week. L D Ellis went to Chicago to buy lumber for an I O O F Lodge hall.
The item lists assorted local news items including Jim Bullock Jr on sick list Ebb Peel to work for Jesse LaRue this summer Bob Darrough to have a dwelling built this summer Frank Watkins planning a large barn this spring and notes on local people. It mentions Rev Rogers wife dying at Harrodsburg and burial, plus various minor remarks about residents and their days.
Dr Terrence prepares to move James Jenkins returns home Rev Roger family attends first Temperance meeting next Saturday night at Mareil Cook secures best shooting Jamies Jarvis’s school held a spelling bee last Friday Henry Dyer mail carrier seen on streets all day Saturday Abe Vernon and Ebb Pool visited Bloomfeld last Saturday Marshal Bullock able to ride again after a outing Solsberry plans a fourth of March celebration George Secrest repairs property with a new fence Mormons to begin meetings one and a half miles northwest of Solsberry Clover Bottom schoolhouse on Monday eight
Harriet Nellinger on sick list. M C Falk of Park in town Monday. A Hamilton visiting daughter last week. Ed Rainbolt night clerk at Cox house. Eck Wilson son-in-law of LB Richerson attending meeting last week. Jimiwie Bennett of Avoca passed through town Sunday to Cincinnati. Ezra Freeman plays Santa now and predicts hands next Christmas. Strange disease among townsfolk, cure scarce. Buck Richerson cites Dr Cyrus Lowder, reputed physician with many calls and one failure. Castoria recalls through generations from baby to adult.
Esquire Ferguson visited the Ridge on business last week while Wagoner Brat plans a grist mill at Dry Branch. Dan Hamerickhouse promotes improvements and builds a barn. A Dry Branch youth aims for literary distinction. Wenk Wali from Crawford County Kansas visited late week praising the West.
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