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Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1889

Page

3

Local notices and real estate listings in Worthington Democrat

The Democrat issues full page classified notices listing loans at six to seven percent, land for sale including 30, 117, and 12 acre plots, farms near Elliston and Washington township, and a baptism at Campbell’s pond. It reports postmaster appointments in Pleasantville and Jasonville, a partial resist against Mrs. M J Howe, barber shop upgrades, and business ads plus road receipts for trustees.

Ot Herald Franklin Spencer G. W. Osbon Bloomfield Ind L. H. Jones Eel River A.J. Cox Serge Jefferson Township Elliston the Democrat L C. Tate M. E J. A. Anderson Pleasantville A. Howard Worthington Th. L. I. Mason Jasonville J.F. Linthicum Campbell’s Pond Bogard Moss M.E. Kutch M. J. Howe James Helphenstine Washington Township

Centennial bells toll as Bloomfield marks Washington anniversary

The town celebrated George Washingtons one hundredth inauguration anniversary with bells at nine, band music, and union services at the Baptist church. Rev Peter Martin delivered the centennial oration to a large crowd, though the Democrat notes Mr Smartins timidity.

George Washington Bloomfield Baptist Church Peter Martin Christaan Church The Democrat Smartin

Fields & Buskirk convention names ticket for incorporation

In a courthouse meeting led by Robert E Eveleigh and chaired by H R Lowder, a ticket pledged to a platform of longer schools lower taxes and improved streets was adopted. Nominations selected Taylor Nickerson Short Haig Elgan Dixon Oliphant Harris as marshal with Adams Watson.

Court House Friends of Incorporation Robert E. Eveleigh H. R. Lowder Wm. M. Moss S. W. Axtell Henry Kesler R. R. Taylor H. H. Nickerson Taylor Nickerson Emerson Short W. H. H. Welch Short Welch W. M. Haig Elisha Williams J. R. Isenhower Haig Williams Isenhower W.G. Jones Tom F. Ryan Noah Elgan Jones Ryan Elgan J.L. Oliphant C. E. Dixon Geo. W. Calvert Frank Knox Oliphant Dixon Calvert Knox H. BR. Lowper Wa. M. Moss Clifé Dixon J. H. Seneff Wm. F. Gallemore Clift Dixon Marshal Incorporation

Bloomfield election remarks and court notes recall rivalries

The article criticizes local politics in Bloomfield, naming Harris and Dixon as possible choices for office. J. H. Seneff declines nomination for clerk, opposing incorporation. It covers court activity with juror counts, a verdict for Kittie Kinman versus J. J. Hardy, a continued case State v. Edward E. Chambers, and a venue change for State v. E. R. Stropes with a 35 juror pool listed.

Kittie Kinman J. J. Hardy Edward E. Chambers E. R. Stropes Helmer Holmes William McCauley Ezekiel Duncan Stephen Ellis Benjamin H. Ballard William D. Killian David Klinger John H. Bullerman John D.spencer Levi F. Fellows Henry Heitman James M. Dyer David Delay Joshua Anderson Wm. Dalrymple John Axe Joseph Pigg Leander C. Walker John D. Glover John J. Ball William S. Osborne John W. Bogard Richard P. Breeden Henry A. Letsinger Jacob W. Bucher John L. Hill Perry Long James Crawford John Peutz Wm. C

Bloomfield Normal students shine in routine week

Elijah Heaton wishes for the assessor post while others discuss classes and travel. Ed Cavins explored the East, and J B Johnson from Park earns praise for studies. Literary Tuesday night was a grand success as Bloomfield normal students join in effort and share ideas.

Elijah Heaton F. M. Hatfield D. B. Rush Owensburg Lawrence Dyer J.D. Falk Mark Coen Harvey Stahl D.w.mcintosh Ed E. Cavins Bruce Langdon Scotland Bloomfield Normal J. B. Johnson Park Great Lakes Gulf

Linton normal school life and teaching method praised

The piece highlights practical natural teaching by Prof Cravens at Linton normal and the engaging rhetoric class, with Miss Lola Rector hailed as a top student. It notes a centennial celebration, visits from Groves, Connell, and H G Young, and emphasizes the school’s active political convention training and visitor hospitality. It ends with a medical claim about Warner's Safe Cure curing Bright's Disease linked to malaria.

Cass Township Willaiam Roperts M.D. F.R.C.P Bright Warner Messrs Groves and Connell Miss Beastey Bethel Prof Cravens Indiana Linton Normal H. G. Young Bloomfield Normalites Lola Rector Bloomfield Normal St. Mary’s College Woodwarp U.S. Army

Marriage Licenses Issued Since Last Report

George Harper and Lou Francis Wright marriage license issued by Clerk Ramsey. Josep Collins and Emma Nichols issued licenses as reported.

Clerk Ramsey George Harper Lou Francis Wright Josep Collins Emma Nichols

Odd Fellows Celebrate Grand Supper April 26

Local Odd Fellows from nearly all county lodges gathered in the court room with Hons. J.C. Briggs and Emerson Short delivering short yet engaging addresses. A large crowd moved to Jones hall for a lavish supper, 115 plates served, supplies exhausted and extra meals sent for, raising 65.10 in proceeds amid years of lodge affliction.

Odd Fellows J.C. Briggs Emerson Short Jones’ Hall

Landis Oliphant Shoes and Local Notes

Landis and Oliphant invite customers to view their new stock of boots and shoes with prices to compare. Boarders praise Davenport house pastry and Greene county growth. Advertisers tout the Dead Shot cough remedy at 50 cents, with testimonials supporting its effectiveness.

Hadley Landis & Oliphant Davenport House Greene County

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