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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1888
Page
3
A mixed-era column reports on Hood’s Sarsaparilla claims, patent model for a clod crusher, and delayed paper subscriptions. It notes a fatal accident near Ko leen, local ads for merchants Swiss City Worthington and the Terre Haute rail passes, political notices, church revival schedules, and Democratic ticket nominations in Spencer.
A long list of Democratic townsfolk from Tulip Jasonville Sullivan and surrounding townships visited the city this week. Residents named include Jesse Cox J Axe Lowell H Anderson Henry Branntetter Mrs Maggie Meeks J H Noel Simon Bland Rev L B Johnson C C Ballard Emil Stein Max Kaufman and many more as they call to subscribe attend court or announce campaigns. The note highlights social calls, court attendance and local campaign activity with several elections and a Cass township convention described.
Local items include meetings closures and office moves. Bloomfield residents discuss schools, loans at 7 percent, stump removal services, and new businesses opening or relocating. Community notices praise a poetry feature and report on elections, subscriptions, and a bride announcement.
The grand jury indicted ex-treasurer E R Stroper for embezzlement. Sheriff Elgan arrested him in Terre Haute and brought him to custody. Stroper posted temporary bond, later fixed at 1500 with named securities. The indictment cites Isaac Benham, William Bogard, and J H D Bredeweg. Trial set for April.
A letter from Woe. Cranston of Newberry Indiana announces he will not conduct a normal in Newberry this spring. He cites Bloomfield Normal’s good faculty and county cooperation, stating it serves students’ best interests and expresses gratitude for past support. A separate Toledo document presents Hall's Catarrh Cure claims and a guarantee from F J Cheney & Co with a standard testimonial note.
In the Republican township race the results show Trustee candidates S Stalcup 1978 votes and Lehman 136. Assessor R J Cardley 1, John F Freeland 3, James W Heaton 44, Leonard Maddox 27, W W Gainey 16, Wm S Shepherd 64. Justice of the Peace George W Osbon 131, Oliver A Buckner 144, John C Smith 38. Constables Frank Knox 84, El W Adams 147, Pam Laughlin 116, Alfred H Lawhorn 34, A C Flannigan 88, George W Clark 74.
The text presents a formal profession of faith citing belief in God the Father and Jesus Christ as Lord. It covers the virgin birth, crucifixion, descent to Hades, resurrection, ascension, second coming, the Holy Spirit, the church, forgiveness of sins, and eternal life. It notes this is the usual creed for evangelical denominations.
Sliced ham at Walkers meat market and new lines of smoked hams. Pringle Williams offer 50c gallon sorghum molasses and Elaine coal oil sold locally. Kidds blacksmith shop advertised cheap repairs and Dead Shot cough remedy at 50 cents. Minnesota land grants near railroads touted as future bargains. Castoria ad repeats historic marketing phrases for children’s remedies.
Elder Love baptised 12 at Walnut Grove with about as many more to be baptised in April. Elder O Nea l of the Christian church starts a Walnut Grove meeting next Monday. Millard Free plans to move to Robinson soon. John BR Allen eyes lumber trade expansion with a mill soon. Morton Burcham leaves for California to seek fortune. Andrew Bureham promotes tile catching machines awaiting trials. Center township hosts Tuesday nominating meeting. George Brandon expected to seek trustee nomination.
Scott Emerson is on the sick list. John Cooper seen on our streets last Saturday. Kev Goss preached at the Baptist church Saturday and Sunday. Henry Dyer has taken a wife. G W Nash and David Brown settle lease trouble. Joe Smith sick. hope he recovers. William Graham and Samuel Hancock traded horses. dispute over the bargain. Republicans face a three way fight for trustee nomination with Bruner Camel and Thompson named. Cooper may need harmony to settle the matter.
This week marks the final School Services at the ME church on Sunday March 11. Ferguon enters the harness trade while Mr and Mrs Frank Eaton return to Palece tine. Mr Karr and Mr Breemer visit from Indisaspol. Muddy weather spurs new sidewalks. Widow Edwards suffers catarrhal pneumonia in critical condition. Local office seekers continue to appear. Frank Hunter travels to Gosport after telegram about grandchild. Methodists hold an oyster and fruit supper with poor turnout netting $9. Marco residents Thomas Maddox and family plan to move to Linton.
Samuel Malone raises a boy with Uncle Levi Nicholson and wife assisting. Mrs Abe Hasler suffers neuralgia. Albert Miller’s new house enhances the town’s look. Kids on Bristle Ridge collect golden sticks for summer. Ledgerwood leaves after a beloved third term, wished for success elsewhere.
John Miller Jr ex commissioner will offer for sale at public auction on Thursday March 15 1888 at his residence two miles north of Bloomfield. Items include horses cattle hogs wagons sleds buggy harness plows drills corn oats hay and more. Terms cash under 5 dollars. over 34 dollars on credit nine months with 6 percent interest. Purchaser to give note with approved security.
Printed on colored bristol card stock the notices offer a cash only sale. The items list prices five cents each for a 15 inch card and ten cents each for a 613 inch card with orders solicited.
In the Greene county Circuit Court Indiana April Term 1888 Robert R Taylor administrator of Margaret Irwins estate seeks court order to sell real estate to satisfy debts The petition names heirs and defendants and sets hearing for May 10 1688 at Bloomfield Indiana Jace us Bree clerks seal date shown
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