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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1888

Page

2

Democrats Rally Behind Matson and Myers in Indiana

Indiana convention displays strong enthusiasm for Matson and Myers. Greene county editors split, Worthington backs delegates, Hendricks clubs urged for vigorous campaigning. Forty-one soldiers were pensioned Thursday and thirty-five Friday as party cheers for a four M ticket of Matson Myers Miers Munson.

Greene County Bloomfield Worthington Linton Indiana Matson Myera Miers Munson

Man. John R. Wilson Praised as Attorney General Candidate

The Journal lauds John R. Wilson as a capable lawyer and clever gentleman and describes him as fair spoken and true in endorsing him for the democratic attorney general nomination.

John R. Wilson

Milly's Tariff Speech Promised for Fall Publication

The note suggests Milly plans to publish his influential tariff speech in the fall in the Dimoenat at the earliest opportunity possibly next week. It claims the speech was the ablest ever delivered in Congress.

RQ. Milly Congress

Congressman Conn Predicts Republican Ticket After Conkling Death

Conn, just returned from Washington, says the general belief is that since Conkling's death the Republican ticket will be Bitine and tarri son. We hope go.

Conn Washington Conkling Bitine Tarrison Jackson Township Charlie

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Journal notes convention appeal to young men

The Journal describes the kit convention as popular among the young men. It states the democratic party is the natural home of young men and praises a live party with principles enthusiasm aggressiveness courage and gallantry.

Mellville W. Futter Chicago The U. S Kit Democratic Party

Democrats Split Over Lamb Elector Status in Eighth District

The harmony and wisdom shown by the state Convention unsettled Republicans who urge Porter to rescue a doomed race. Democrats in the eighth district, who defeated John E. Lamb for Congress, express anger over his being an elector at large and threaten not to vote for him, risking support for Cleveland.

Porter John E. Lamb Congress Lamb Cievaland

Democrats Sweep Terre Haute Ward Elections

The Terre Haute election results show Democrats winning in every ward, a sweeping victory considered a strong turnaround from a typically Republican city. The Journal praises John R Gordon as state central committee chair, predicting an aggressive campaign and likely victory for the Democratic slate. Two candidates had previously been Republicans but are now long-standing Democrats.

Terre Haute Old Greene John R. Gordon Democratic State Central Committee Wll Democratc

Testimonial Letters Endorse Warner Remedies

A sample of unsolicited letters from neighbors praise Warner’s Safa Remedies sent from Bethlehem Indiana dated December 18th 1837. The endorsements claim personal recovery and urge others to use the remedies available through H H Warner Co Rochester NY.

Messrs H. H. Warner & Co Rochester N. Y Bethlehs Warner Safa

Warner's Save Cure credited for wife’s recovery in Maryland note

In Shoals Maryland on January 18 1887 a husband reports his wife suffered long from general debility due to kidney and liver trouble. After using two bottles of Warner's Save Cure she regained strength and can work as before. He says those two bottles were worth hundreds of dollars to him.

Shoals, MD

Local notes mix visits and church events in Palestine area

Forest Melvin from Palestine visits his sister. Misa Mattie Nvangs travels to Maurtinsville. Rev. Shepherd preaches at Pleasantville M E church. Miss Mamie Cadle visits Washington relatives. Mrs. E C Dobate offers pot doners at the postoffice. A N Pearson visits Marrodsburg relatives. Local opinion on Marco and moral standards noted. Rev J George to preach in Owensburg. Matson nomination praised. Miss Welen Whaley of Stanford visits. Kinsey Cullison and Jennie Minks visit McVille. Farnham family sick at Mineral City. Emma Nellinger returns from West Virginia and becomes Sunday school teacher. Town forms Sunday school with David Burka as superintendent. Kinsey Cullison assistant, J J Riddle secretary, T J Carmichael treasurer. Strong attendance and interest, meeting next Sunday at 9.

Forest Melvin Palestine Misa Mattie Nvangs Mamie Cadle Washington Lydia Morgan EC. Dobate The Postoffice A.N. Pearson Marrodsburg Myers Eli Farnha Wify Mineral City Farnham Emma Nellinger West Virginia David Burka Kinsey Cullison J. J. Riddle T. J. Carmichael

Local salve promises cure all skin ailments

An advertisement hawks "THE BEST SALVE" claimed to heal Cula bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and more plus piles with money back guarantee. Sold by Steve Stulcup for 25 cents a box.

Steve Stulcup

Spring Arrives in Newbores Amid Busy Farms

Farmers hurry spring work planting corn on sandy soil and preparing bottoms for May planting. Gardners fill tables with vegetables. R C Hilburn begins new fence work. Church groups plan for rebuilding efforts as Lutherans push ahead. Town awaits river bridge approach bids.

M. KB Hoth

Positive remedy for consumption offered by T A Slocum

A letter to readers urges that a new treatment cures consumption. The author claims thousands were cured and offers two free bottles to readers who send express and post office addresses. Contact: T A Slocum, M C, 181 Pearl St, New York.

T.A. Slocum M.C Pearl St N.Y

Town Social Notes From Friday to Sunday

G W Allen and wife called on many friends Friday. Janes Carpenter and wife visited Prices Simon's folks Sunday. Young folks of our town attended church at Switz City Sunday night.

Frank Alkire May Summers Knwardsport G.W. Allen Wife Janes Simons Switz City

Town Notes on Local Residents and Health

Miss Ettie Frame and Ginter were out in the rain Sunday. Mrs. Will Cook remains ill but shows improvement. John G. Ballack, overseer of the poor farm, was seen on the streets last week. George Dopue, a new citizen of Selsberry, is noted as an industrious town resident.

Jota Putzzerald Tinton Amos (Goodrich Dr Ellis Linton Mra L. A Jared Reeves Stanford Acne Bros Goens Ettie Frame E. Poor Will Cook John G. Ballack George Dopue Selsberry N Ul, Eero Koreon Ehisha Williams Droomfeld Jon Asher Riley Tryon Walter Wakefield Will Thorsey Berenuchene Toeeday Steve Stalcup Richland Township

Dr King's New Discovery Promises Cure for Consumption

Testimonial claims Dr King's New Discovery for consumption cured a severe lung abscess and renewed farming work. Another user credits it for saving a life after doctors gave up. Free samples offered at Stalcup's Drug Store.

C. H. Morris Newark Ark Stalcup

Town Folks Share A Wet Week And Birthday Dinner

Bill Dugger visited town last Wednesday and Mrs Pesthe improves though not expected to live. The MoE netting starts next Saturday. Harrodsburg visitors T J Nance and Chas Carre called on local friends. Davil Bullock’s 520 relatives and friends gathered for his birthday dinner at his home, with Rev Po H Falk delivering remarks before a long 7 foot table feast praised as the driest, finest meal.

T J. Nance Chas. Carre Harrodsburg Davil Bultock Mr. Bullock Dome Po H. Falk

Local political chatter and community notices mix of names and events

Residents discuss campaign sentiment and local figures among odd items as Frank Hardesty plans a crafts change, Kev Floyd and Rey Smith attend religious events, and villagers note a Baptist matriarch at 77 pledged to the Democratic ticket amid broader election talk.

Dr W. & Noves offers free cure recipe for lung and nervous ailments

An old physician notes a missionary brought a vegetable remedy claimed to cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous debility. He offers to mail the recipe free in German French or English with preparation instructions to all who request it by sending a stamped reply to W. & Noves Power's Block Rochester N Y.

W. &. Noves M. Power Brcck Rochester N.Y Drrowly

Sunday Night Sermon and Local Notes from Linton Area

Rev Johnson preached for the people in Linton on Sunday night. Dr J M Marrahis visited Solsberry as he tours with his daughters. Amusement and chatter about drummers, taxes, organ sales, a hunting mishap, Miss Allie Maxwell a Pleasantville guest, and social visits of Mrs A D Nelson and Mrs Dick Cushwan. Local travel to Linton, Mineral City, Lamont and Bloomfield noted amid wedding chatter and minor incidents.

Rev. Johnson Linton J.M . Marrahis Solsberry A. D. Nelson Mineral City Dick Cushwan Lintua Ben Uny

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