Fall Sale Ends Sept 27 40% OFF as low as $7.97/month CODE: NEWS40
Get 40% Off

Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Bloomfield Democrat in Bloomfield, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1891

Page

1

Shields General Directory Names District Officers

The page lists district officers and township officials including Hon. Chas. T. Akin Hon. Richard Ruff Franklin Romney Thos. C. Oweng James E. Bull Wa. E. Thompson Joseph G. Smith Wm. M. Mons E. Fide Cox James P. Denton and others. It notes the Commissioners Court meets first Mondays in March June September and December and names Justices of the Peace and Township Trustees.

Richard Ruffr Franklin Romney Thos. C. Oweng James E. Bull E. Thompson Joseph G. Smith Wm. M. Mons E. Fide Cox James P. Denton Simon Bland W. A. Hayes David L. Osborn

Legal Notices and Local Officials in Greene County Indiana

A dense public notices page lists trustees and offices in Greene county Indiana. It includes numerous attorney firms in Bloomfield and surrounding towns, and trustees from Wright Stagard Washington Grant Brockton Cana Taylor Center Smith and Highland townships. Also public exams and superintendent notices with dates and locations.

Local News Highlights And Community Updates

Sparks the blacksmith occupies Goens building while Eva Jeobneon visits Center township friends. Sadie Secrest leaves for Kansas. Grandmother Thompson birthday dinner. Harry Johnson and wife visit Bloomfield relatives. Poultry man Jasper Holtzclaw builds a new coop under George Edwards. Readers urged to help improve Xolsberry items. Ely's Cream Balm praised for catarrh relief by Mrs Grimes. Lizzie Yeoman returns from Mineral City. Will Hailey moves to Cross property. Several citizens join the K of P lodge. Mrs Tillie Enis to Indianapolis. Mrs Kate Trueblood ill with la grippe. Bobair Michael ships a load of bug. Sugar tariff removal not raising prices. Mrs James Graves and Anna Powell visit Sandborn. Dura Buskirk and E C Dothan trip to Vincennes. Road supervisors urged to grade roads before autumn rains.

Sparks Goens Mise Eva Jeobneon Mires ‘Ombs Center Township Sadie Secrest Kansas Grandmother Thompson Harry Johnson Bloomfield Jasper Holtzclaw George L. Edwards Lizzie Yeoman Mineral City Will Hailey Cross K of P. Lodge Lsat Tillie Enis Indianapolis Kate True Bob Air Michael James Graves Anna Powell Sandborn Misa Dura

Dr King's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds

An advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with a money back guarantee. It promises relief and a speedy recovery for La Grippe sufferers and offers trial bottles free or at low cost. Large bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar.

Local notices and social briefs from town

Verybody is making garden and E Claude Gardner has the measles. A B Tryon sports a new buggy. John Garrett the fruit tree agent was in town this week. Miss Anderson has a class of music here. Mrs John Gray visited Mollie Wonder Friday night. Mrs Jackson of Friendswood visiting her daughter Mrs Bixler. Citizens visited Terre Haute for excursion rates. Baptists will have a basket meeting and baptising the fourth Sunday in May. Mrs Lettie Haton visited Lyons Friday and noted a new house going up. J C Haton of Worthington visited his son George here Sunday. Elder Baker filled his appointment here Saturday and Sunday.

Claude Gardner Tryon John Garrett Baptists Lettie Haton Lyons J C. Haton Worthington George Elder Baker

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Constitutionals

Readers are told Vall's Catarrb Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and aims at blood and mucous surfaces, building up constitution. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any failure to cure and invite testimonials from Toledo firm F. J. Cheney & Co, with druggists selling at 75 cents.

Denocrat Vall Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Vensburg Normal Notes Highlights Return of Students and School Life

Ollie Ferguson and Tant Brown return after grip. Boone Leonard back after absence to aid classes. Normal library society meets weekly. study of good literature elevating. Civil government aims to build useful citizenship. teachers to inspire love of country through understanding government. Emphasis on physical development and outdoor games. geography studies continental relief with maps. Saturday sessions along Indian Creek. zoology focuses on offices but lacked specimens. Enrolment from three counties, praised for perseverance and harmony. Composition and rhetoric cited as key skills. Moss County Superintendent attended last Friday, making a pleasant impression.

Ollie Ferguson Tant Brown Boone Leonard Normal Library Society Indian Creek Price Heaton T. Moss

Nervous Women Urged to Seek Dr Miles Heart Cure

Advert moves highlight heart and nervous disease remedies. Claims women with weak hearts suffer breathless spells, fluttering pains and ankle swelling. Promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine with free literature and testimonials. Sold by R E Eveleigh.

Notable Visitors and Local Appointments in Scotland

Scotland residents welcomed a string of visitors and locals last week. Nellie Connell visiting aunt Mrs Elington at Kelven. Frank Burke of Bloomfield traveled to promote R. E. Eveleigh. Mrs George Butler visiting her parents Dr. and Mrs. Hanna Backensto. Timer D. S. Miller assisted with spouting. Ida Hostettler of East Taylor nursed her sick sister Mrs A A Morrison. Rev. Lemon of Avoca preached at the Baptist church. Jones Smiley and Dr. Dearmen from Odon spent a few hours in town. Orlando Connell of Taylor Ridge visited brother L. N for the weekend. Obe Hasler stopped by after hour for Z Catron. George Geiger, noted drummer, was in town. Buron Geddes and his father from East Taylor were there Saturday.

Niss Nellie Connell Scotland Mra Elington Kelven Frank Burke Bloomfield R. E. Eveleigh George Butler Linton Ida Hostettler East Taylor A. A. Morrison Lemon Avoca Jones Smiley Odon Dearmen Orlando Connell Taylor Ridge L. N Obe Hasler Catron George Geiger Burton Geddes

Electric Bitters Heals Multiple Ailments Across Readers

SH. Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin suffered neuralgia rheumatism stomach and liver trouble with diminished flesh and strength. Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois had an eight year leg sore. Three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Amica Salve healed his leg. John Speaker of Catawba County North Carolina had five fever sores and was declared incurable. One bottle Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen's Amica Salve cured him. Sold by Stalcup's Drug Store.

SH. Clifford New Cassel Wis Edward Shepherd Harrisburg John Speaker Catawba Stalcup

Bloomfield Normal School Session Report

About fifty students attended the Bloomfield normal school with steady effort. Daniel McIntosh, a student from last year, entered on Monday. Lizzie Woots of Taylor township entered school Monday. A vocal music class was organized after hours. Prof Drybread leads two grammar classes. Miss Edmunds oversees a noble method class. Three more entered Monday. J M Bruner of Beech Creek is with us this year. Several Bloomfield normal students passed licensing exams Saturday. D W McIntosh reports a shell struck him Saturday.

Bloomfield Normal Daniel McIntosh Pup’t Moss Lizzie Woots Taylor Township Drybread Miss Edmunds J.M Bruner Beech Creek D. W Mclntosh Shbell

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Spring Medicine

The advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine with blood purifying and appetite restoring effects. It claims the tonic strengthens the weak and prevents dull, tired conditions by boosting health and vitality.

Hood

Quillens and town folk in scattered updates

Etna resident OCK QUILLEN lies ill with stomach neuralgia while relatives travel between Etna Pleasantville and Indianapolis. Birth announces a daughter to Sol and Mary Holder with mother and child reported well. Local sales and property moves include P Stalcup selling to Frank Harwood and Holder starting a new business east of the railroad. Community visits span Taylor township Bloomfield Terre Haute Indianapolis and Spencer with several relatives and neighbors noted.

Ock Quillen Etna Washington J H. Quillen Wash Purcell Pleasantville Ind J. H Quillen Sol Mary Holder Billy Quillen Taylor Township Dock Lyers P. Stalcup Frank Harwood Emil Steim Babbet Kauffman Indianapolis A. G. Kauffman A. L. Clageton Terre Haute Odd Fellows Nancy Lester Joe Lester South Bloomfield Dr. Quillen W. Axtell Bloomfield Lyons Geo. Waggoner Island City

Noted Elopements and Health Ads Target Nervous Women

The item describes elopement notices involving rich educated girls and offers Restorative Nervine Trial bottles and a book of cures from RE. Eveleighs. It includes Dr. Franklin Miles pseudoscience claims about hysterical, impulsive women and promotes his New Heart Cure for fluttering, shortness of breath and other symptoms.

Franklin Miles RE. Eveleighs Miles

Union Sunday School Organized at Bethel Cross Roads

The Church of God at Cross Roads Bethel and Tulip citizens formed a union Sunday school to start on Sunday April 19 with Rev Henry Flory and Robert P Corwin elected superintendents. The class meets at 9 30 a m and more officers to be chosen. Measles and grip patients are convalescing and crops outlook is favorable with showers and warm days.

Church of God Tulip Cross Roads Bethel Henry Flory Robert P Corwin W.osborn Jothan L Smith Jacob Flory N. W. Osborn John C. Quakenbush John Flory John John H. Smith John H. Blaker

Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Purgative Pellets Promote Gentle Relief

Advertises Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Purgative Pellets as tiny sugar coated vegetable pills that taste sweet and act gently on stomach and liver. Claims effective relief from sick headache indigestion biliousness constipation and related diseases.

Dr. Pierce

Miles Nerve and Liver Pills Offer New Regulation Method

Dr Miley Pills claim to regulate liver stomach and bowels via nerves and cure billiousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. Marketed as unequaled for men women and children the 30 dose bottle costs 25 cents samples free at R E Eveleizh s 2m6.

Miley R. E. Eveleizhs

Local Docket of Spencer and Bloomfield News

Spencer and Bloomfield residents populate a crowded town report with court, church, and social notes. Attornies Fowler and Bays visit for legal business while J. M. Rose attends Lyons. town meetings nominate Will Middleton for city clerk and local preachers attend services.

Notable visits and town notes from Linton area

All Maddox of Marco visited relatives and cared for her ill father Isaac Mull. A brick block contract was signed for Chestnut street. Local youths enjoyed fine weather for buggy riding. Prof. Allen of Linton Normal preached at the Christian church. Hamilton and Ferrell push brick oven work to meet strong demand. Dr. Shepherd of Pleasantville practiced tooth carpentry. Jne Middleton and N. D. Hunt visited town, Laura Terbhune and Emma Buck returned to Sullivan. I O O F held a successful social. Grant Buzird from Charleston, Illinois also in town. About forty residents attended I O O F activities in Terre Haute. Crow performed at Terhune. Mrs. Terhune sick but improving. Miners may strike May 1 for eight-hour day. Joseph Starkey building a neat residence east end. Linton Coal and Mining Co plans to sink an air shaft at the mine.

Maddox Marco Isaac Mull Hasman & Heitman Chestnut Street Allen Linton Normal Christian Church Hamilton & Ferrell Shepherd Pleasantville Jne Middleton Worthington N. D. Hunt Swiz City Laura Terbhune Emma Buck Sullivan Grant Buzird Charleston, Ill Edgar Allen Ee Jack Summers Switz City Terre Haute Crow Owen County Terhune D. J. Terhune Joseph Starkey Linton Coal and Mining Co

Dyspepsia Cure Promoted By Dr Pierce's Discovery

A humorous line about being skewered and cured by Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery accompanies a promotional text listing symptoms of Bilious Dyspepsia and Torpid Liver. It claims the remedy will subdue the cause when used as directed and refunds are offered if not satisfied.

Jones Dr. Pierce Pierce

Eveleigh for paints and wallpaper visit prompts local chatter

Andrew Bruce came home from Bedford last Saturday where he has been working for the past week. Wm M. Mose county superintendent paid a pleasant visit last Friday. Mr Armpriester potential county superintendent visited the town last week. John Sentney bought the Ferguson property on Main street and will move next week. Howard Fields and wife went to Bedford last week. George Terrell was with us last Sunday. Miss Mattie Gore of Martin county was a guest of several normal students last week. Mack Porter and Doyle Graham drove to Springville Sunday with their friends. Rev. Robinson preached to a large audience at the M E church last Sunday night. James Hert and wife of Bloomfield spent Sunday here. Some boys attended encampment in Bloomfield Monday. Three new societies organized locally the past two weeks: Epworth League, Normal Literary Society, Sons of Veterans lodge. Ale Hatfield of Bedford visited Monday. Charles Gastineau returns west and plans to settle here. George N. sold his store to James Sargent and Nick Jackson who may enter the saloon business. Robert Smith working near Ko lean was here last Saturday. Sydney Edington went to Bedford last week to look over. Twenty couples went fishing last Saturday. Prof Price caught the only fish, a small sucker.

Inman H. Fowler Spencer J. S Bays Sullivan Bloomfield Nees J. M. Rose Lyons Will Middleton Alford Washington Christian Church Gus Long Henry Dear Evanaville John Gard Bettie Owen DePauw University Greencastle Ephraim Warrel Eph Frank Neal Job William Funk A.C Starnes Sam Goodale Helms Fox Elnora Eay Stephen Ellis Smith Township Peter C. van Slyke Indianapolis T. L. Catterson A. L Cavins Misa Cora Butcher C. W. Adams W. B. Maddock Williams House L. D. Trent Clay City Bert Brisco John Abram J. Minnich Houston C. D. Houston Rev. Patton Presbyterian Church Hodson Terre Haute Morris Haas Sallie Stark Anna Mees J. T. Lamb Bloomfield News Co P. Wiggington John Giles Springville Canton Milice Nu Bo Jewel Band Odd Fellows Song of Veterans J. W. Middleton Linton T. L Catterson John Ellis Stephen Kauble E. Sct. Louis Steve Milt Sadler J. M. Davis Jimmie Anderson Aunt Mary Kline Jim Ndrew Bruce Bedford Wm M. Mose Armpriester John Sentney Ferguson Main Street Howard Fields George Terrell Mattie Gore Martin County Mack Porter Doyle Graham Owensburg Robinson M. E James Hert Epworth Lague Normal Literary Society Sons of Veterans’ Lodge Ale Hatfield Hatfield House Charles Gastineau West JLN George James Sargent Nick Jackson Robert Smith Koleen Sydney Edington Fraje Prof. Price

Syrup of Figs Promoted as Gentle Safe Laxative

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with which ladies may use the liquid fruit laxative under all conditions make it their favorite remedy. It is pleasing to the eye and taste, gentle yet effective in acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels.

The World's Best Salve for All Skin Ailments

Advertises a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box sold by 4 Stalcup. tf

Stalcup

Royal George Stallion George C A Versatile Canadian Bred Sire

George C a rich mahogany bay stallion foaled April 1887 in Canada sired by Panick with a 2 303 record and trials 2 18 He descends from Royal George and Panick lineage boasting progeny such as Toronto Chief and Thomas Jefferson with a Buffalo stakes win of 10000 The dam Nellie a 2 35 performer mares a 1200 lb dark bay mare Imored Morgan and Messinger Will be bred to mares at 25 dollars cash with standard returns privileges

George C Canada Panick Prince Royal George Toronto Chief Toronto Lucy George Palmer Black Warrior Lippoe Odgen Messinger Belle Hamlin Old Royal George Tatter Sykes Mike’s Black Wagen Old St. Lawrence Farshea Royal George Nellie Morgan Messinger

Cumberland Presbyterian and Christian Churches Service Times

Cumberland Presbyterian led by H C Cockrum offers services Sundays at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with Y P C U meetings Tuesdays at 7 30 p m and prayer Wednesdays at 7 30 p m . Christian church led by T A Cox conducts services Sundays at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m on the first and third Lord's days with Sunday school at 9 20 a m and prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 30 p m .

T. A. Cox

Methodist Church Schedules and Services

A N Eliot pastor preaches at Methodist Church with services each Sunday at 7 30 p m. Every alternate Sunday at 10 36 a m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Class meeting on Sunday morning at 9 50 a m. Epworth 8 meets Sunday evening at 7.00 p m.

A. N. Eliot Clasa Epworth

Masonic Lodge Meeting Notes Dense With Officers

Local lodges across Bloomfield Solsberry Worthington and surrounding towns announce meeting nights aligned to full moons and Saturdays. Officers include W. W. Moffett, James Hollers, E Sherwood, J. Combe, J. Johnson, and many others across numerous lodges and orders.

Also Mentioned on This Page

General Directory Hankin & Shields Circuit Court John A. Briggs W.C. Hulse Justices OF the Peace Highland Jodr Crites Jackson Taylor John Gray Township Trustees Greene Stafford Reeaaee Eee Reres Wright Stockton Jefferson Grant Eeereree P.O Steve Stalcup Richland Bloom Ela Henry Borter J. Taylor Moore Cassary Ee Newberry Jackson Striegfel T Bruner Save Pene Center Heaton Juba O.calvert Beech Cresessee Newark Frank Jean Calvertville Spain- Jefferson Worthington Bower Mene Smith H, Hunt Fairplay Worthington W Linten Wm Powell Steseses George A. Pace Watertown Mass C.L Hood Apothecaries Lowell Mmerron Short Hort & van Buskire Attorneys AT Law New Court House Bloomfeld Thne Tan Etselee W.artell Adjoining Counties Shryer Eorge H. Shields Carine & Cavine Indiana F. Gallevore Offie Northean Corner L. Slinkaed D. W.crockett Sunmxarp & Crockett, Attorneys-At-Law Bloomfield, MD C.£. Davis Moffett Offetit & Davis Boenfiesa Gaeene County Io Ant Court E. & C. Cravens Borth Bloomfeld, Ind Burke, M Ostland Newarx J B. Young M. D J. W. Geay Ofice Cavina & Cavins B. Lowder Startup East Side Public Square Wright Townership Greene County Jasonville Eaid Township Wu. Powell Stagard Township Samuel Nyceman Washington Township George Bogaerd Grant Township Swiss City Otivce Highland Township J. O. Calvert Sotice Brockton Township Asid Township Japton Hunday Joepr Moss Cana Township John D. Moore Trastee Taylor Townathip Heaton P.O F. Stringfellow Tristie Lodiapa Gaid E. Spainhower Court House William M. Moss Bloomfield, Ind Janeth Solsberry Ely Mra E. E. Grimes Heocsl Perry Co Vensburg Normal Notes Bloomfield Normal Notes LXONS U. S. Gov't Report Eveleigh Owensbourg Bucklen Poindexter Mfe. Company South St Tenn Tdianapolis Iron & Steel L. H. Stalcup’s Royal George Stallion Cumberland Presbyterian H.C. Cockrum Masonic Bloomfeld Lodge W. W. Moffett W. M W.G. Jones Dr. E. Sherwood E. L. Wolford Wolford J. W L. G. Chapman Reese McNabb James Combe J. D N. Robinson Tyler J. E. Bratton Sec A. J. Fry T. R. Cook R. W- Johnson E. Anderson W. D. Beard J. K.t A OC Stephen J. M. Yoho Treas Taylor Joseph H Hobbieville H. G. Holmes Henry Lawrence Calvin Rainbolt Palmer G. A. BR. J. W. Rutledge Post No T. B. Cook J. H. Johnson J. Poo Vo T. Johnson M. Corwin O. G M. Yoho A. C. Shephena Ss. of V. John T. Hannum M. Cook H. A. Bullock A. Ryan F. &. Beard Ben B. Coe Ges. Sullivar J. Bullock Ryan R. F.johnson P. M WF. Cook C. G. Lewis Bland C.G Chas Hannum Bloomfleld Lodge No John W.graham N. G Simon Lehman V. G E. E. Uavins H. A. Nickerson Worthington Lodge Eugene Osborn W.C. Warrick EK. N. Miver Geo. Notter Henry Cooper Cantwell W. A. Haya Worthington Camp No Author Palmer W. A. Little W. O. Warrick S. W . Eugene Osborn Horse Shoe Valley Emilstein Wm Lavisson H. P Jono Levidaon A.G. Kauitimen Louis Fry Unity Lodge Joseph Tucker N.G Pope V.G John R. Morgan C.B W. Hollingaworth F.S J.E. Bratton Wari. McCloud Newark Hoke W.O. Nash W.G K. of Newark Lodge No M.F. McIntosh Comparlan Resler Chascai H. N. Booker K. KR Sealn Chas. Glidden John «A. Baldridge Camden Jorge No W. F. Wolford P.C OV. Price C. C Jobo BR Morgas V. c Joan Harrison H. M. Sherwood H. Turvey F Spellbring J. B. Sherwood Accolade Lodge No. 63 W. H. H. Welch Barrell O. F.herold Sam Shertzer A. W. Shryer Worthington Lolger P. Meeta C. L. Wayman W. L. Dyer G. D. Taylor M.C. Taylor H. H. Sloan Bert Cox Jas, A. Austin R. and Seals R. M. Meeta RK. Yardley N. Quillep J. Austin W. Enoth D. A. Foster D. Houston Prophet John W. Abram Q. W Walter Smith É. F
Search Courier

Search the Bloomfield Democrat Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bloomfield Democrat?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication