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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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J. A Sime
Newberry
the Democrat
Democrat
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