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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1889
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat editorial page rails at readers to renew subscriptions and stay on file. It discusses political alignments with four new states adding to Senate balance, critiquing Gerrymanders in New York and Connecticut. It cites Dudley letter controversy and Indianapolis News coverage, predicting accountability and penalties.
The Tariff Reform convention in Indianapolis week marked success with a plan to organize a league across every school district. C. E. Davis of Bloomfield named vice-president for the second district to organize county leagues. Richard Gregg led the meeting as president and Hon I N Peirce of Terre Haute, a former Republican ally of Harrison, served on the resolutions committee.
The Sentinel notes that representatives of the school book trust will confront the board of education once the new law starts. It predicts the board will resist, but must uphold full competition so the public gains benefits, and expects no further manipulation of the school book ring.
Duprey refuses to answer whether he wrote the five letter blocks, citing self incrimination risk. The implied conclusion is he fears perjury prosecution if denying or admitting writing it, given the statute of limitations. The scene features a pliant political actor close to the president and the Republican Party.
The address is described as commonplace and cautious, lacking bold proposals. Greene county readers note its measured scope and accuse it of benefitting wealthy interests through a costly tariff, while promising limited actions toward Democrats and questionable electoral reforms.
The Sentinel lauds Grover Cleveland for his robust integrity, courage, industry, and devotion to public duty. It forecasts his place among great presidents and asserts his four year record ensures lasting reform, predicting a new era in American politics and a decisive 1892 triumph for his principles.
The Sentinel derides Blaine as the most corrupt man in American politics and lists Windom Proctor Noble Tracey Wanamaker Miller and Harrison as a flawed roster. It portrays a discredited, money driven group leading to a queer, unstable administration.
A long legislative update notes Caroll's coal screening bill with a twelve by five foot screen and standard scales, penalties, and miner access. It lists senate actions on debt exemptions, bribery fines, supreme court reporter pay, teacher per diem, a fish bill, eight hour labor law, taxation for tuition, and a vote selling judgment. It mentions Link fined and suspended, a death penalty bill, and the governor’s handling of school book and pluck-me store bills.
Special correspondents across the county present a crisp roundup of items deemed important and interesting for Democratic readers. The clusters span varied topics, highlighting local happenings, notable personalities, and period flavor in concise briefs.
Worthington and Owen county events fill a lively local page. Visits bounce between families, church life, and a revival steadying amid vice. Crop prospects warn of a scarce maple sugar season as residents swap tales of hunting trips, pensions, and community politics.
A jumble of names outlines last weekend in town and nearby. E H Ledgerwood Newton Connell James Richardson new alarm purchase in Daviess. Mrs Wright visited by Dr Cravens. J Lewis Keith selling sprouts for Rose Hill Nursery. teens attend Irwin school. visiting Miss McGinis and Miss Moore. Mrs Mary Wright still bedbound. Jersey liveryman Japtha Moss in town. Newberry residents Jennie Shirts and family in town. W C Bennett to canvass 100 men for nursery stock. advice to buy home grown trees.
A local notice warns against an apparent hog cholera remedy marketed as Dead Shot. The claim promises prevention and cure, urging caution to avoid unverified treatment. Further guidance from authorities or veterinarians is advised.
Mrs. J C Shirtz of Newberry visited her parents here this past week and a trustee is featured in local gossip. Mrs. John Hasler is said to be poorly after years of ill health while Mr. and Mrs. George Geddes of Bloomfield and J C Blackmore's wife were guests of J A Stone and wife. Roads are said to be impassable between here and Newberry by wagon and the mail carrier left his back on the road last Monday. TL suffered neuralgia of the face for two weeks and found relief using Salvation Oil. A Chicago lover misread thoughts about Dr Bull's Cough Syrup which cured a dreadful cough.
Center and surrounding townships report a parade of visits from residents and relatives to Bloomfield Solsberry and Lyons. Notable items include J J Combs and J L E McLaughlin visiting, Laura Lindsey and Lizzie Bullock listed as sick, and several political figures such as Elijah Wanson and Moses Crockett in town. Mentions of protracted Mormon meetings, a yoking of local dignitaries, and small incidents include a train torpedo blast near Beech Creek, a fatal eye injury to Chas Bloom, and Dr. Benj. Pills being issued. The ad mentions stock reductions and Dr Barker’s medical book promotion.
An advertisement extols Wood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable remedy to combat disease in the human system. It claims impure blood endangers health and urges readers to try the medicine to restore bodily health for many years, pricing it at 25L.
George Watson lost a horse named Thos Henry from Worthington visits. Thos Raper boasts a fine tobacco crop. Maggie Graham moved to Worthington. local foods poor for season. A young Hamilton from the south precinct moves into the Henry house. Two elderly women fight. Uncle Jos Steele and Grandma Martindale ill. J B Young from Indiana medical school home. Rev Goss preached here Sunday. Legislature praised for school Lock trust. J W Pryor will harvest 300 stave trees on Richland creek. Baptists declined to join Christians in building a new church. Neal Ritter wed Mary Livingston. Neal, age thirty, has three wives and trots in double harness. Joe Thompson warns young applicants for the P O to yield to old soldiers’ administration. Preference given to a man who served through the entire war. Too many postmasters resemble millers.
Bloomfield residents report mumps on the decline and wish good luck to new merchants Mrs E J Lutes and Mrs BM Rid dle. Dr Cravens of Bloomfield and Dr Cook of Solsberry performed a surgical operation on Grace Crossner. J L Breeden preached, with one new member Mrs Mollie Yoho joining. eleven total. Jasper Riddle from Ridgeport outlines costs of entering the weaving business and plans success with the Weaver under contract.
Plainspoken medical ad claims deafness stems from inflamed mucous membranes and the Eustachian tube. It promises to cure catarrh related deafness with Mall’s Catarrh Cure and offers a $100 reward for uncured cases. Product pitched by E. S. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, sold by druggists for 74 cents.
In a lively town column, Henry Anderson reports mumps clearing, Rev Maners holds a meeting, J J Combs attends court, Miss Meek Combs visits clinic, Uncle Anderson McD cleans, J W Kirk and Joseph Lovelace tour Ray Eve, Ed Dagley resumes school, and multiple locals discuss mills, housing, and goose encounters. several names appear including P L Combs, Miller, and Westery Supply Co.
The passage promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the prime spring medicine to purify blood. It claims benefits such as expelling impurities, improving appetite, toning digestion, invigorating the liver, and renewing energy, supported by testimonials of thousands.
Chas Markle plans to leave Vincennes and establish in Newberry. Rev Sappenfield to oversee Newberry church construction, with George Baixer hired for supervision. A P Slinkard to relocate southwest of Worthington. Town seeks new business houses and milliner shops as housing and commerce rebound after recent fire.
A letter from T A Slocum M C of 181 Pearl Street New York claims a successful cure for consumption using a remedy he promises to send free to readers who mail their express and post office addresses. He asserts thousands were saved and invites all sufferers to request two bottles.
The town saw several visitors from Bloonfield Lyons Liston and Linton over Tuesday Friday and Saturday. Jack Cox and Dan Cox dropped in while Mr Mayhool and Mrs Harden stayed for church and guests. Mrs Latfield moved to her brother's farm and a modest ice harvest occurred after a week with thin ice.
Jas Hogue has been on the sick list but is better Minnie Arnold visited friends in Worthington last week Mose Kaufman and son went to Indianapolis on business Monday Mrs J Tl Quillen 18 attending her sick sister Mrs Lenny Slasler Jas Sticks went to Worthington last week to visit his daughter Winnie RCA Reed found six Clydesdale stallions shipped from Montreal Miss Dorae Stine two bell of the town took supper with Mrs J F Quillin Muaver via Quackenbush has gone to Fayetteville Indiana to attend business college J N Vortner went to Bloomfield Saturday to see if they had any post offices to let Orie Price and wife John Davidson and wife dinnered with J Quillen Sunday Jon Kaufman from Kansas City Mo visited his father Aaron Kaufman last week L Dr Ellis has gone to Chicago to buy lumber for erection of a two story building for IOOF Lodge fall
A set of short items from Newark includes calls to abolish the tobacco trust. Several local people appear in passing mentions: Jim Bullock Jr. on the sick list. Ebb Puol to work for Jesse LaRue this summer. Bob Darrough to have a fine dwelling built this summer. Frank Watkins planning a large barn this spring. Various personal notes reference health, travel to Illinois and Minnesota, a deceased wife in Huarredsburg, and stray references to local names and small events around Solsberry and Ohio.
James Janisins remains in Solsberry. Rev. Rogers' wife died March 1. Temperance meeting next Saturday. E S Cook had best shooting Saturday. Jamies Jarvis’s school closed with a spelling bee Friday night. Acary Dyer, mail carrier, seen on streets Saturday. Abe Vernon and Ebb Pool visited Bloomfield last Saturday. Marshal Bullock can go out after his ride home. Town to celebrate March 4 in its purity. George Secrest rebuilding property with new fence. Mormons to start meetings 1.5 miles northwest of Solsberry at Clover Bottom school Monday night.
Starriett Nellinger is on the sick list. M C Falk of Park visited town Monday. A Hamilton visited his daughter here last week. Ed Rainbolt is night clerk at the Cox house. Ed Wilson, richerson's son-in-law, attended meeting last week. Jimmie Bennett of Avoca passed through town Sunday toward Cincinnati. Ezra Freeman plays Santa Claus now. Buck Richerson notes a strange disease in town with one cure. Dr Cyrus Lowder widely known for many calls and one incurable case. Castoria recalled as trusted remedy from childhood to present.
Esq. Ferguson was on the Ridge one day last week on business. Wacganer Brat will erect a grist mill on Dry Branch shortly.
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