27 Mar 1891
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1891
Page
1
Greene county notices list Trustees and officials scheduling weekly office days at residences and town offices. Attorneys here include W.Crockett L.Slineard and Offett & Davis offering service in Bloomfield and surrounding courts.
Correspondence notes Minnie Workman visiting at William Collie’s Monday. Collins and family visited his sister near Fugard Sunday. William Watson held services at Clover Valley Saturday night, Sunday, and Sunday night. School closed Friday with tears. J M Strauser sold out stock. Berlin dinner costs five cents. Old Souls Catarrh Cure offered for twenty five cents. Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup advertised for sleep and comfort at 25 cents.
L Slinkard of Bloomfield visited for legal business last week. Prof Hiburn and his pupils impressed a crowded crowd with an entertaining program, praising the teacher and his patience. The younger pupils began with A B C's and now read in the second reader. Bad weather and muddy roads persist this month, urging action on the gravel road question.
Advert claims Dr Miles New Heart Cure cures many longstanding heart disease cases. Mrs Elmira Hatch of Elkhart Indiana and Mrs Mary L Baker of Ovoic Michigan reportedly recovered after 20 years. A San Jose Illinois druggist cites results for his wife and Levi Logan of Buchanan Michigan says two bottles revived him. Cure sold and guaranteed by R E Eveleigh with a free testimonials book.
William Harra sold his farm to J M Rove and purchased Peter Lesters. A double wedding brought mixed feelings to neighbors. Johnny Burnett and William Hilburn visited the sick Sunday. Valley ladies visited the Johnsons who are ill. Thomas Rose is bedridden with la grippe. Hattabaugh school closed with good attendance and a fine dinner. A suggested epitaph satirically critiques tombstone inscriptions. An ad touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for many chronic ailments.
The item notes several local farming moves including IM Thompson going to work for John Brough Jr. in Clay City, Ira Arthur heading to Daviess county in April, George Drake taking charge of a Freedom hotel, Blake Livingstone selling his farm to move to Missouri, and Joe Abrams selling to Dave Brown and moving to Kansas. Corn prices are listed at 50 to 70 cents per bushel. New music Reverie for Piano Lost in Sorrow by Ecker advertised at 40 cents in stamps.
Anna Powell suffers measles illness while Plum's coat sleeve story and town chatter reflect everyday life. Dr. Harrold of Switz City visited Mrs Lee Edwards. Jim Nail returns from Kansas. Town cautions about Black Creek water. The Hixson widow’s death mourned. Mrs. Fuller and Mrs. Brooks visit relatives in Bloomfield. Stafford school closes after five months with Frank Alkire directing a fine turnout. Ely's Dream Balm praised for catarrh relief by Rev H H Fairail and others. B I M Weeks of Denver testifies to its efficacy.
G. M Sparks visited his father at Stafford last week. Frank Shake works on his farm near Lyons. F B A speakers to address Park gathering Thursday night with music. lodges invited. Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup advertised. NISS AT 4 HOLT home from Lyons. Mrs Mullis of near Mineral City visited sister Miss Tillie Stone. Several locals attended protracted meeting with 17 additions. Scotland schools closed for week. Chas Skemp came from Washington to see mother. Mrs Jennie Shirts visiting Ingels family. Mrs Jacob Ledzerwood of Daviers dies at Odon. funeral at Scotland cemetery. Summersville and others observed various local visits and farming activities.
The Columbian Cyclopedia, new name for Alden's Manifold Cyclopedia, will be 32 volumes about 500 pages each, totaling around 7 090 illustrations. It matches Appleton's size and outstrips Johnson's in scope, with handsome printing and uniform early volumes. Specimen pages are offered by The Columbian Publishing Co. via New York or Chicago addresses.
Indianapolis visitor N R Scott plans a move here Ida Lehman of Bloomfield guests of Mrs Mollie Gillett Dredge hands face layoffs from broken wheel Rev Baker unable to preach Mrs Maggie Wesel dies of cancer Funeral by Rev Nash at AI E Church remains buried at Buzao Cemetery Catarrh cure advertised by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio claims success in constitutional treatment with a 100 dollar refund offer.
Pine Brull Ark resident Harley Ross returns home to visit family while Cravens of Linton is seen on the streets. Miller and Charlotte Ross celebrate their 50th anniversary with a large gathering. Miss Annie Rdimunds travels to Terre Haute and Miss Culbertson visits Vincennes for a golden wedding. Frank Mornsteck takes a poultry position April first. Aunt Sallie Wagoner and Uncle Abe Antittus mentioned among local names. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised to middle classes.
Community tidbits list callers and visitors from Park, Tanner, and nearby homes. Bits describe social visits, weather impact on trains and hog losses, and a long moralistic meditation on forgiveness, duty, and the value of earnest conduct.
Queen Elizabeth lamented for time while wealthy women crave sound health, and Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription is promoted as a universal cure for female functional weaknesses. Thousands report renewed vigor, with a satisfaction guarantee and refund.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles pills that regulate the liver stomach and bowels through nerves, claiming quick relief for biliousness constipation and related ailments. It markets 30 doses for 25 cents and samples at R E Eveleighs. A separate note reports a new mother leaving her bed to visit her mother and refusing to return, noting no quarrel with her husband. Spring bile and fatigue themes urge Simmons Liver Regulator as a remedy.
The text lists scoring for penmanship and orthography and poses many questions across subjects. It references rates of interest, fractions, plastering costs, mowing problems, drafts, and long lists of history reading and geography prompts, with remarks on health products at the end.
A vivid display of delicate parasols gloves and garden like blooms fills the Haster promenade. The collection offers varied combinations including children's parasols carriage shades and sun and rain umbrellas in abundant styles.
New display showcases a range of parasols with diverse colorings. Inside the glove a hand positions the piece, while a band loops the ensemble to emphasize form and texture.
A fragmented OCR shows a list of personal names and places including Steve Stalcup Richland Bloomfield Borter Taylor D.M. Casa Rash Calvert Highland Frank Jean Jefferson Worthington Swits Lyons Linton. The text appears as a scattered directory or notice with multiple OCR omissions. Entities include towns and individuals without clear actions or dates.
The report details the horse Royal George Stallion lineage from Canada with foaling in April and sired by Panick. It traces paternal lines to Royal George and Toronto Chief, noting race times 2:30 or better, and highlights George C as a promising progenitor. The dam Nellie is described, and mare service terms offered at 25 dollars cash with standard return privileges.
Masonic Bloomfield Lodge No 8 meets before each full moon on Saturday nights. Officers include W Moffett W M and others. Bee Hunter Lodge No 1 meets at Seis City Saturdays. Lyons Lodge No 1 OOF meets Tuesdays. Horse Shoe Valley Encampment No 1941 OO F meets first and third Fridays at Lyons. Unity Lodge No 637 I O O F meets at Linton Wednesdays. Newark Lodge No 270 meets with Chancelor Com and officers named. Worthington Worthy Tribes and K of W also listed with officers and meeting nights.
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