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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1892

Page

3

Bloomfield notices mix of politics and commerce

Greene county items report school exams March 26 and grand Bloomfield ball with Ringold orchestra. local hires, land sales and judge and sheriff updates amid Democratic and Peoples party activity. Citations mention Coen stores, Hood’s Sarsaparilla, and several town officials.

Bedford Fire Destroys City Block. Incendiary Suspected

Sunday blaze, described as the most destructive in Bedford's history, consumed the west half of the south side of the public square and three adjacent homes. The fire wiped out city records and caused extensive personal losses. The incident is believed to be arson.

Bedford Public Square Plummer Bloomfield Greene County Hert & Graham's Blsomfield Movs & Axtell W. R Worthington Lyons Center Township Solsberry Law Farm Jackson Township Dry Branch Lolly Wood Ala Florida Orange Hill Beech Creek Highland Township Democrat

World’s Fair Money and Classified Notices

Notices include requests for teachers to return penny collection money for the World's Fair from Wat. M. Moss, plus private sale ads for horses and mules near Tanner with terms to suit buyers. A card of thanks from J A Sims and S. A. Sims expresses gratitude to friends for support. Alf Riley suffered a severe bite from a blood hound of Uncle Tom's Cabin Company. Dr. Gray treated the wound.

Wat. M. Moss, Co Tanner Aaron Alf Riley Moss & Attovery Uncle Tom's Cabin Dr. Gray

Circuit Court closes February term with multiple rulings

The February term closed with rulings including damages against Sheriff Thompson for failure to return execution in Eliorha Williams case, and against the State ex rel Prosecuting Attorney vs John Ferguson et al. The Worthington school town won $804.33 against Jefferson school township for tuition and tax transfers. Many cases were tried or taken under advisement, with dismissals, partitions, divorces, ejectments, and mortgage foreclosures noted, and several dockets reviewed for drainage and assessments.

Eliorha Williams Thompson State John Ferguson Worthington Jefferson School Appelate Court Robert Whaley Wm. E. Thompson Prosecuting Attorney

Personal mentions fill town with visiting Democrats and teachers

Allen Williams visits friends at Shoals and trustees and citizens from Koleen, Lyons, Sanborn, Newark, Taylor, Fairplay, Beech Creek, Bloomfield and more stop by on various days to renew licenses, discuss subscriptions, visit family, and attend local events. Notables include Aaron Shaffer, Nora Elrod, Morris Barker, Ted Silyards, James Butler, J. M. Perkins, and many others in multiple townships.

Allen Williams Shoals Deckard James Shelburn Fairplay Township Joseph Brnner Beech Creek Township Nora Elrod Bloomfield Newberry

Indiana State News Highlights Quiet Saloons and Tragedies

Wabash restricts liquor licenses citing violations. Bedford floods destroy eleven blocks causing £50,000 loss with small insurance. Burned gas well at Mill Grove injures two men. Notable deaths include Jacob Leer of South Bend and others. various accidents, crimes, and civic notes across Indiana.

Plainville Mooresville Bedford Greenfield James Linn Valparaiso Thomas Tolbert Shelbyville Nicholas Logan Avmirorn Lavellee Washington Wike County Mill Grove Montpelier L. C. Exorts Salem A. L. Calley Maples Eva Osnen Kokomo Columbus Alex. Theme Pilot Knob Elwood William Bowshr Kendallville Manufacturing Co Yur Ihichtstown Conserve Co Underhill Grey Chesterton Laurie Exon Morgantown Benoans New Albany Opera House Martin Canninn Harvey Monrovia Morgan County Anxa Norep Lake Ww. Moreroose Indiana Goshen Jas. Odell Oden Jane Erry Indianapolis Jons Sieeward Crawfordsville Joax Stewarr William Hert Cumberland William M Dinns English C. Montgomeny Granville Seymour Connersville Dayton Sammy Indiana Farmers’ Alliance Puen Lbarnen Madison Ropert Henxpierson Lynn G. S. Lozier Vevay Joan Suukkey Elkhart Isaac B. Jauxson Howland & Johnson Wa. Voonnens Hillsboro Gro, Roy Cedar Springs

Notice of sale of Lyons mercantile business 1892

James Carpenter announces the sale of his Lyons mercantile interests on March 12 1892 thanking patrons and requesting all debts be settled promptly before closing the business and inviting patronage to his successors Motz and Lester.

Lyons, Inc Lyons Motz & Lester James Carpenter

Notorious Chief Pipe Found Burial Relics Near Pipetown

Relic hunters unearthed the Indian chief Pipe at Pipetown along the Sandusky river near Little Sandusky. The burial site links to Capt Pipe of the Delaware Indians famed for burning Col Crawford near Upper Sandusky. A stone pipe, carved image, flint points, beads and a preserved skull were recovered and displayed at the Nevada Deposit Bank.

Nevana Sandusky Little Sandusky Northwest Nevada Deposit Bank

Railroads Prepare to Fight Indiana Tax Law Challenge

Railroad attorneys and officers met in Indianapolis to contest the state tax law arguing it violates the constitution. Big Four, Pennsylvania, Lake Erie and Western, Monon, and Mackey lines plan early filings to halt April collections, fearing financial disruption to public operations as railroads fund substantial tax income.

Ind'anapolis Tnd Indiana Cibcio State Board of Tax Commissioners Monon Mackey Court of Last Resort

Sullivan and Corbett to fight for 10000 side and 25000 purse

New York reports John J. Sullivan and James J. Corbett signed articles to meet on September 7 at the Olympic club in New Orleans for a world championship bout. Each side posts 2500 forfeit. Wakely and Brady backers arranged the funds in Park Row offices.

Sullivan Corbett New Orleans New York John J. Sullivan James J. Corbett Olympic Club James Wakely Charles Johnson W. A. Brady Park Row Jimmy Wakely

Congressional Actions Prompt Warship and School Plans

Washington reports show Senate discusses West Virginia tax refunds and a pure food bill, with naval expansion plans and education measures. Debates touch tariffs, lighthouse and navigation bills, and private pension actions while public works prepare to provide jobs amid urban distress.

Washington Senate West Virginia Hale Naval Committee Naval Department Chicago Samel LB. Smith Thomas Thompson Cornelius Thompson Gen. Teen Richard Curl Kentucky Cavalry Scott Mulford Livua Indiana Shyavu Voorhees Robert Grahim Sherman Ohio Great Lakes Ohio River Gideon Nest Cooper Diditan Ford Anderson Archibald Anderson Dion B Reshart First Indana Heavy Artillery Outhwaite John Vrost Pennsylvania Cavalry Pearson Henry Merritt Mexico House Brice Senaator Dolph Fairport Harbor Lake Erie McMillan Michigan District of Columbia Delicht Setsveor McMigan House Committee On Territories Arizona New Mexico Mr. Stone Kentucky Susan B. Chambers Fulton County Cos J. W. Know Carroll County U. S Sarah F. Dickson Caldwell County U.S Citles FCO Shermer Nate Cartiste Berry Licking River Falmouth Newport Lickin River Semaster Parple Samuel M. Campbedd Marion County Ind Seventh Jovian Volunteer Infantry Wmn Yarkinton Indianapolis Indl DLS First Kentucky Volunteer Infantry HN. Wheelbeck Lient-Col O. V

Special Campaign Offer For New Subscriptions

The DEMOCRAT will be sent to new subscribers in the county until Nov 15 for 75 cents cash in advance. In LO clubs it will run the same duration for 50 cents. Encourage neighbors to form a club and subscribe.

J. A Sime Newberry the Democrat Democrat

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William Hollinshed Sparta WN. J Hood Eving Thad Hool C. J. Hood & Co C. l. Wood William HoLn Insurn Presbysterian Church N. J Bloomfield, Ind Just Lember L. H. Jones Prop Cork Government of United States Hiram Anderson Genalee Geo E. Endres Blue Birds Epring Coen’s M. T. Comba Wanstep Coen J. E. Bull W.S. Stomp Steve Scaleup Oxford Mos & Atte Court House F. M Lester Taylor Township Peoples Party Switz City Dik Haywond Seave Starcup Bloomfield High School Chas, Kiser Vincenner Stalcup’s Chas Dixon Stalcup Southern Indiana Association Princeton Parker Hindman Baptist Church Timmons and Hendren Henry Knauer T. C. Murray Ben Ethel Ja. WH. Quillen Emil Stein Burrell Lewis DeVilbin Short, Ramsey & Hendren Newsom White River Opera House Ringold Orchestra of Terre Haute Monon Company Richard Coen Dugger Demoocrat Mabel Malicoat Esquire Cabon Misa Mabel Spencer Commissioners’ Court Chas. W. Canstine W. W. Clogston White Nver Elliston Frank Groves HenryZwillinger James M. Hicks Bloomfield and Lyons Stockton Stafford Grant Sur Bloomfield J A. Sims S. A Sims Newberry, Ind Circuit Court E. W. McIntosh Allen Mattox Estate Caroline Lewis D. Mattox John H. Trent A.S. Helms Joseph T. Wolford Bishop A Rose Walter H. Wakefield Justice of the Peace Otto F. Herold Adam Miller Adam Stahl W. G. Jones I. H. Fowler Wm. T. Starcup Levina Cox Reeves Cox M. F. McIntosh John A. Baldridge Henry Shields Brewer Wm. W. Workman Short & van Buskirk Elizabeth Burnett Et al Eizabeth Burnett Costa Emerson Short Chas. LaShore John Padgett Mahala Padgett Jacob N. McNabb John H. Crane Jane Mays Va Eddington Zeb Rush Aaron Shaffer Koleen Simon Vickard French Sanborn Nathan Hedden Newark John Cutrel Oo. M. Bogard Morris R. Barker Casa Township Jean James Butler Lintor Mrs Jepta Moss William O’donald Cass Township James Helphenstine Mike Gray Walter Croll T. J. Owen Pleasant Brinson Washington Township J. O. Smith and J. M. Perkina Jasonville George Salsman William Brooks Democrats Mrs. Butcher California Albert Menges Ted Silyards Orleana William I. Baasly Stockton Township Washington Purcell Lewis Brown Stafford Township John McGannon and Son Sharpsburg Liberty W. H. Burke A. J. O'Donald Taylor Townhip Democrata Thomas Holder Albert Musselman Hettis Bartley J.S James Linton Grant Township Alex Dyeart Jacob Groves Groves Abraham Dilley Himself Son Texas George D. Combs Chas, T. O’haver Bushrod Charlie Chas, Brandon Charley Martin County Marion G. Cola T. H. Anderson Thomas Bogard Hobbieville Ella Bogard Ella James G. Warnick G. W. Alford T. A. Cox The Christian Church Alford Sam Templeton John Johnson Ile M.C. Clark J. M. Stalker George Cravene Frank Caving Thos West Pudue University Mr. Cavins Brntin Drug Co Curtis W. Adams Olie Vestal Bedford Boys Greene Curt Dugger & Ness Coal Co Olie Bedford Mail Indiana State News Wabash Boyleston Jacon Leer South Bend Ben Sher Sher OfFictar Len Hansenson Montgromery County Milford Thomas Blankenship Ernest Russert Muncie Joan McNally Relic Hunsters Col. Craneford Marela Statesman Welsh Knox Vosrox Maverick Bank Asa Potter Col Jonas If French Thomas Dana Spain Gheny Illinois State Reform ‘School Minnaugh Sing Sing N. Y Brown James E. Minnaugh Edward Morany Portugal Lisnos Hos, van Buseiek Smerson Short, Hort W. Axtell Surger Bloomfeld Neorge H. Shields Cayins & Cayins F. Gallemore Eveleigh D. W Chockett U. Slinkard Luisxarp & Crocket Bloomfield Ind C.E. Dayia Moffett Ofpeit & Davis Attorneys AT Law B.C. Cravens North Side of the Square H. Burke M. Wy Scotland J W Gram Broomfield Onice Cavins & Cavins H. R. Lowder State Up East Side Public Square Bloomsieid Slouse Cavins Ie Oldard Moss & Axtell
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