21 Mar 1890
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1890
Page
1
The column notes the Linton Normal starts April 8 and mentions late freezes harming local wheat. It reports John R. Stewart of Worthington receiving a pension increase, farming ads, building lots for sale, and local building loan stock details. It covers politics, a Blind Tom concert report, and two iron bridges awarded for approximately 2500 dollars each.
Worthington Times reports Monday drilling reached 1130 feet in slate and casing work began as drilling pauses. A company director told a Times scribe he would not accept 99 cents on the dollar for his stock, signaling confidence in the operation likely to yield gas or oil soon.
Local notices advertise loans at 7 percent and land or house deals in Bloomfield Linton Worthington and Newberry. Properties include a $274 town house with $4 monthly rent and several lots for sale with inquiries at the office. Subscriptions and ad contracts offered with monthly billing.
The Greene County Farmers Institute held its first session after Indiana's General Assembly approved 3000 for county institutes. The two day event featured W C Latta Purdue University speeches on wheat and soil, and Judge Wm M Franklin on agriculture keeping pace with industry. Resolutions supported farm organizations, a permanent county association, continued funding, opposition to trusts, stricter dog and highway laws, reduced county officer salaries, and public spirit for agricultural fairs. The gathering adjourned with thanks to Bloomfield and supporters.
An early petition for a gravel road from Bloomfield to Marco circulates after word of Major Perry seeking a three mile road under the free gravel road law. The piece explains assessments based on benefits, costs per mile, and the burden on resident and non resident landowners, promising a forthcoming audit showing exact costs.
In Mackall vs Mackall tried last week the court granted a divorce and ordered Thomas Mackall to pay $25 yearly for the child until age six. The State vs Lean der City case resulted in a guilty verdict of voluntary manslaughter with nine years in the penitentiary. the defendant sought a new trial which was overruled. Other items include Greene Circuit court costs totaling $1 206 10 and several divorce and property rulings. adjournment set for the fourth Monday in April.
Names listed include Calvin N Morris to Nancy E Carmichael Samuel Goodale to Annie Redding Gipson Gray to Anna Rose Wesley D Burcham to Martha E Carmichael David Lay to Minnie CG Burns Moore to Mattie Scott.
Notice states examinations for primary license will be held on the last Saturdays in March April and May instead of June July and August. Authority cited Wa. M. Moss, Co. Supt.
The Indiana Supreme Court declares the 89 law constitutional and binding, holding that the legislature controls public school text books and trustees must enforce adoption. Judge Elliott writes the opinion, noting no loopholes and that every pupil must use legally adopted books. The ruling is presented as a strong GOP court affirmation.
Newberry Indiana March 15 1890 teachers of Cass township met in the school building for the closing institute. President J T Beem led roll call and minutes were adopted. Various sessions covered pedagogy U S history literature geography and more with remarks by Beem Hilburn Moore Killian and others. Resolutions praised the principal and trustee J H Moore and a note to publish minutes in the Democrat. Laura Killian secretary.
The Herald brick building on the public square will house a new drug store run by W. L. Isenhower deputy auditor and Aden Cavins Jr. The store will feature pine shelving, elegant show cases, and mirrors, aiming to be the bon-ton drug parlor in the region. Cavins a Purdue pharmacy graduate adds assurance of quality service.
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