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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1888
Page
3
A section from a Bloomfield newspaper highlights readers urged to renew subscriptions to not miss a chapter of a great story. Local ads promote property sales, new residences, a restaurant opening, and township election reminders amid weather notes and business notices from Worthington and Switz City.
The village records list A W Dyer of Vilas receiving a pension this week and Ephram Owen as the Republican nominee for Highland township trustee. Mentions of subscriptions, a fire near Ruben Bolts, a widow Mrs Mutterspaugh granted a pension, and local school moves to Bloomfield. Snow on Tuesday, election stickers, and social notices fill the page amid political notices and local affairs.
Wright township delegates and nominees form a party slate at a March convention. William Powell leads as trustee with Joseph Robertson as justice, and John Elis and Jacob Kemp as constables. Also named are delegates to state and congressional conventions and a Harmonious Wright civic scene amid campaigns and local business visits.
A bustling retail column notes Walker's Market offering sliced ham and smoked goods, Cash Grocery selling varied produce and coarse goods, Pringle Williams stocking Elaine coal, and Hert Grana supplying cloth. The piece promotes seasonal produce, household tools, and a sewing machine line from Singer, with a pricing and advertorial flavor typical of late 19th century commerce pages.
Clerk Ramsey has requested licenses for A J Myers to Lilite and Nealey Iran, Stanfeld to Barak Smith, Charles F Stockberger to Moltier, Wright, Robert Easton to Saritda Carlisle, Andrew Rooney to Lou Tincher, Nampson Steele to dusie lamans, Jace W McIroy to Ruthie E Elmore. The French Dog Corpse notes a Belgian-trained dog corps in the French army at Belfort, trained to fear German uniforms. A remark from New York Sun on getting speed in shorthand cites a top speed of 300 words per minute achieved by practicing on wife’s conversation from Exchange.
Matt Mick and Howard Booker went to Indianapolis on Monday. The Republicans of this township met at the Dilley school to nominate a township ticket. George Nash called the meeting to order with Rev Brewden as chair and Howard Boover Parker Torrence as secretaries. Bruner and Campbell were nominated for trustee with Bruner receiving 82 votes and Campbell 38. Nat Istics and Solsberry Tom Kaper were nominated for constables.
Dr Ediwards of Lyons in town on Luciness Treeadas. Frank Martin of Campbellaburgh will clerk for Joe Grace this summer. George Terrell, fruit tree agent of Owenaburg, in town Monday. Sallie Moore of Lyons visiting relatives this week. N Y Worn of Eeleen, supplying eggs to J R Budd of Indianap hs, in town Tuesday. Harry Orville preparing to entertain locals next week. Aunt Berky Wills died Friday morning west of town. Orele Bille Lawson of this township in town for dinner at Walter Wakefield's. Polk Gis dear celebrated with a girl and mine pound vet er. Mrs Louis Griesley of Owensburg and Mrs Jack Warren of Vroomfeld in town Saturday.
Two new saloons in town. Pat Dugrr went to Indianapols last week on business. A H Avderson has petannel to his former residence in Bloomston. James Wart a first class jeweler of Worth ington has located in this city. Joe Holdaon of Plessartville was in town Thursday noting improvements. Two gentlemen from Ohio were here last week prospecting and buying lands. An election will be held in this city Saturday next for the purpose of voting corporation. The Commercial house has changed hands It is now under the able management of Thos Mattox.
Farmers prepare to sow. George Devu remains at work on perpetual motion. Noah Sima plans to move to Bowningtug soon. Dr. Cook bought another cow from Noah Sims last week. Beatoo Gover and brother start new trades. Jim Junkin plans a summer trip to Linton. Many boys left for Miles. one returns. Sunday school begins April first. Our nWaga shows progress. Prominent citizens plant shade Crece. A young group held a party at Mr. Ver non's. D. C. Bullock provided music. Case of David Bullock against J W Hale y and Thomas Kuper rented. decision for plaintiff. J B Vernon active in Bhuma eid normal efforts.
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