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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
2
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as purifying the blood to remove eruptions and scabs. It claims the product dissolves bad germs and delivers inward and outward cleanliness. Testimonial from J Hartstein of Brooklyn, N Y endorses renewed health after use.
Public notice indicates the Bloomfield Indiana post office is issuing mail matter as second class. The fragment notes postal processing at the Bloomfield facility and references standard postal service classification.
The Democratic congressional convention for the Second district will meet May 29 in Bedford at 2 PM to nominate a candidate for Congress for the November 1900 election. Delegates number 121 based on votes for John Beall. Greene 12, Knox 12, Lawrence 9, Monroe 12, Owen 10, Mifflin 9, others allocated by county.
District Chairman Paris M. Martin notes Bloomfield potential for oil gas and coal development. Democrats gain ground where labor is strong, while Worthington elects Dr. Leavitt by a narrow margin amid Republican support. The Bloomfield race shows bipartisan help and a Republican majority around 140.
The first city officers election in Linton yielded seven hundred votes with two thirds as scratched ballots evenly from both parties. Republicans pressed hard for William J. Hamilton who holds a fifty vote lead over his party. Democratic contender Chambers, though esteemed, is a relatively new resident and faced distrust from longtime locals.
The article reports the Palto wice election results with Democrats gaining offices. Mayor Sam N. Cimb ers, Deputy Marahul Sam N. Hutton, Clerk Joseph Edwards, Treasurer Win A Butler, Assessor Henry J Hasemman. Council seats filled by Talbot J G Hageman John Pennington Frank Spellbring John Mage and Wm Parker.
Wheat conditions worsen in the area as plowing for corn nearly finishes. Walter Christenberry suffers Tennessee fever. Joseph Wier attends Bloomfield normal. Christy Thomas was seen on our streets last Saturday. James Girten and family visited near Simpson Chapel last Sunday. Mrs. Christenberry made a flying trip to Bloomfield last Monday. Frank Neff visited James Bailey's last Sunday afternoon. James Hudson visited relatives in this vicinity last Saturday. Bella Page visited her aunt Mrs Alva Thomas near Robinson last Thursday. Many local youths attended church at Pleasant Hill last Sunday night. Milton Gilbreath and wife stayed with Mrs Gs father then returned to Center township last Saturday.
The column records health improvements and farm activity as well as visits and social events. Names include Della Wilson Nanie Gwin Freeman Spencer White Hall Newark Marion Gwin Isaac Ellis and Mrs Isabelle Bump with a sixtieth birthday party at A B Moore. A legal notice mentions Matilda A Martin suing the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville By for 10000 damages. Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup is advertised as a cure for La Grippe and coughs with prices 25 and 50 cents.
The Indianapolis Press notes Gov. Pingree’s move to the Democratic Party seen as a name change not a shift in principle. It warns Michigan Republicans may doubt his sincerity yet his personal following could influence GOP loyalties for months.
The Linton area in Wright Township shows northward coal extension with drillings on Powell, Hannah, Bonham, and Letsinger farms. Veins of 5 to 6 feet, up to 82 inches, depth about 150 feet. Firms plan shafts. rapid town growth expected toward Jasonville. Letsinger and Slinkard offer options on 600 acres at low figures with large potential profits.
The town election Monday produced a Republican win after a tight contest with the Democratic ticket. Both sides fielded capable candidates and the elected officials are praised as good citizens, with the Democratic nominees also regarded as suitable for office. Below are the vote totals.
Mesdames S. C. Cravens Geo E Cravens and Miss Maud Cravens hosted last Saturday afternoon for Mrs Kutch of Bloomfield and Mrs Maggvie Brock of St Joseph Mo About one hundred society ladies attended The guests enjoyed conversation music and refreshments of cake and ice cream The reception was hailed as one of the season s events
Mary J. Ockerman was granted a divorce from George IX Ockerman. Will Luther pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined two dollars and costs. Marion and Emerson Mast were acquitted of assault and battery with intent to rape. The indictment against Reuben Justus for selling liquor on Sunday was quashed.
The Linton Record lists numerous residents and guests in town on various days. Names include S. A. Deeks from Whitehall Sallery, Prof. Will Cashman from Lyons, Marian Resier of Newark, Pete Bradfield of Linton, and many others from Worthington, Centas, Beech Creek, and surrounding townships.
The piece argues advertising alone can boost a product but only solid value sustains demand. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as having proven worth with Mrs Pinkham's claim of twenty years of experience and global impact helping women regain health.
Testimonies describe relief from falling, backache, bearing-down pains, and weakness after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A Missouri woman reports complete recovery enabling return to work, while a Pennsylvania mother credits the remedy with saving her life after child bed fever.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound credited with helping two women suffering from uterine prolapse and related symptoms. Mrs G A Winter of Glidden Iowa reports fifteen years of suffering with falling of the womb and leucorrhea improving after one bottle and additional supplies. Mara J P McSpappin of Rosenberg Texas describes relief from severe back and abdominal pain with menstrual distress after using the medicine.
Letters from Mrs. L A Morris of Welaka Florida and Mrs A Walker of Allliacoon Depot New York claim health improvements after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They describe relief from fatigue weakness and reproductive health concerns and urge other wives and mothers to try the remedy.
The Jackson township commissioners reviewed project bids on Monday for a new gravel road. Only two bids were received from Levi D. Burcham and Jno F. Slinkard and Amos Musselman, with Burcham winning the contract at 15000 dollars, the other bid at 15100 dollars.
Eli Combs a Taylor township trustee may give up to 15 per year to Margaret Hays Robert Johnson Mercie Johnson and Martha Bowling. Aaron Combs of Beech Creek township is exempt from poll tax due to age. No other business of note. board adjourned after usual allowances. Eveleigh's prices and paints and wallpaper mentioned.
Bloomfield trustees authorize Martin Combs and Joseph Yakey to build and operate a town water system in Greene county Indiana estate for twenty years. The plan covers wells pumping station hydrants mains and street obstruction rules along with hydrant rental rates and tax funding. The ordinance sets conditions for construction timing mortgage option and five year purchase right with appraisers and publication dates in 1900.
The town grants Martin L. Combs and Joseph W. Yakey a ten year franchise to build own and operate an electric light and power system in Bloomfield Indiana. The ordinance authorizes 125 horsepower engine two dynamos twenty three arc lamps and at least 1200 incandescent lamps with standard conductors on town streets for night lighting. Annual rental of 35 dollars per lamp, paid by the town from an electric light fund, with a 10 year term and renewal rights.
The ordinance grants Martin B. Combs and Joseph W. Wedakey and successors an electric light franchise in Bloomfield with rates for 24 candle power and incandescent lighting. The town may purchase the plant after 10 years. Construction must begin by January 1, 191, with duties to restore streets and provide service to unserved inhabitants. The board reserves a right of appraisal and purchase option and requires written acceptances within 20 days.
An advertisement touts American Lice Destroyer as a decisive weapon against mites lice and other yard vermin. It claims rapid results within twenty four hours and protection for 250 fowls for a year, with money back if ineffective. The copy urges poultrymen to buy through druggists or by mail for one dollar per box.
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