11 May 1888
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1888
Page
1
Local notice marks the Bloomfield Indiana post office entry as second class matter for mail handling. The snippet indicates standard postal classification language used in community notices.
A historical excerpt extols democracy as fearless and humane, condemning despotism and corruption. It proclaims democracy as the universal sentiment that sustains liberty, labor, and property, and as the natural law pervading the land.
The Democrat states it will not be sent to any reader until payment is received. If you get a copy and did not request it, a friend likely subscribed for you. No one is asked to pay for a copy you did not request. Subscriptions end when the paid period expires, and the date shown in the card is the last paid date.
The plan lists recipients to receive and forward money due the Democrat campaign for new or expiring subscribers. Names include Lainton Joe Moss, Dugger W G Moss, Midland M Louthan, Jasonville J F Linthicum, Pleasantville Thomas KB O Mayer, Switz City Joe Grace, Scotland W I H Burke, and postmasters in Worthington Lyons Marco Sanborn Newberry Mineral City Koleen Robinton Owensburg Cincinnati Soleberry Hobbieville.
Publication announces WMERSON SHORT as a candidate for Judge of the 4th Judicial Circuit, contingent on the Democratic nominating convention decision. The notice references party endorsement as the path to the ballot.
The document lists W. Axtell as a Democratic nominating convention candidate for prosecuting attorney and William C. Hulse as a candidate seeking re-election in the MK Judicial Circuit. Both are subject to the Democratic nominating convention.
The Democratic congressional convention for the second district will meet at French Lick Springs at 10 a.m. on Wednesday June 13 1888 to nominate a candidate for Congress. Mason J. M Black, Chairman, Vincennes, April 27 1888.
Wisconsin guidance instructs Issac P. Gray for vice president. Matson Holman and Bynum voted against the river and harbor bill. O Neall did not vote. Shively voted for it.
Hiox W. R. Myers has sold his interest in the Anderson Democrat to partners and will devote his entire time to the campaign. This marks a shift in his professional focus as he exits the paper venture.
The article lauds the current prison administration as self sustaining for the first time in years and endorses Jim Patton as the suitable manager. It notes that organized colored Republican voters may demand Reuben Lawhorn be nominated as commissioner of the 2nd district, warning of strong reaction if not.
The speech of R. Q. Mills is described as multi in parvo and highly valuable to readers. The paper urges studying and re studying, noting it is worth the cost of two years' subscription and will be referred to many times before the November election.
Senator VooRHERS offers a graceful apology to the senate for unparliamentary language in last week’s encounter with Ingalls. The act is described as manly and creditable to VooRHERS, noting no apology to Ingalls whose insults sparked the decorum breach.
The text argues Republicans in Congress are between the devil and the deep sea on tariffs. Pushing tax cuts would anger the public and threaten defeat next November, while backing relief for consumers would offend monopolists who fund their campaigns. The predicament is described as painful.
Sunday school gathers weekly at 9 30 a m. A new doctor arrives in town. J M Ross and Robert McKever of Lyons visited. Mrs Ora Stephenson of West Newton spent time with her parents. Mrs John Wakefield visited Switz City. Mrs Stropes of Indianapolis saw Dr Talbot last week. P H Wilson of Worthington stayed last week. Nora Blackmore returned from Linton. Extra telegraph operators and others fish as a pastime. Isaac Weaver shipped a carload of hogs Friday night.
Frank Oliphant of Popcorn hunted feed in town last week. Dr W Cole of Switz City and W I Brown greeted local Republicans. Francis Federal ex-merchant of Bona Vista was seen Saturday. Elder Zaring attended the quarterly meeting Sunday. Largest crowd in years attended. Richardson reported normal flying. Many from Owensburg attended Sunday meeting. Pink Freeman left the bird business to sell Cleveland pictures in Martin County. Win Thompson of Solsberry seen on streets. Milt Petersons little girl ill. Mary Heaton visiting Solsberry. Uncle Armstred Flynn old democrat favors Matson first.
Henry Sherrow fell from a bay load on a corn fence Saturday morning and was badly hurt. Doctors Arnold and McKissick consider recovery doubtful as he is dangerously ill with typhoid pneumonia. Local notes mention miscellaneous visits, new millinery shop Maddox and Flater, and several community updates.
A dry summer forecast noted. A new plain wire fence surrounds the cemetery. Stephen Riddle from Newberry attended the vigil and church events over the weekend. Decoration Day will be observed on the fourth Sunday this month. J R Crabbe died Saturday evening at age 32 from lung trouble. burial at Owensburg cemetery Sunday. The community extends sympathy to the family. B F George of Greene county Birmingham district visited on business. Miss Hasler of Taylor township and Miss Nichols of Martin county attended church Sunday. Five additions were reported at the last church meeting. George Webster plans to move east of Owenburg. Winder of Missouri visiting relatives. Bill appears hale. Jumbe normal lists one student from this place. Luther Lancaster spent last week visiting friends in Bloomington.
Samuel J. Harris of New York reports a months long head cold relieved in one week by Ely's Dream Balm. He credits the remedy with complete recovery and expresses gratitude in this testimonial from a wholesale grocer at 119 Front St.
Wednesday in town Fred Smith sold Robert John son a fine bill of goods. Oscar Dyer broke his right arm after a horse accident. Dr. Cook treated him. F Torrence is sick with lung fever. Freeman of Jonesboro and Brown of Fairplay were in town. Sheriff candidate Brown and Dr. Cole looked after prospects before the convention. Harriet Cook visits near Stanford. Mrs. Cunning of Odon travels through town to her brother. John Graham of Bloomfield on Sunday. T R Cook and BR Johnson went to Bloomfield for business. Pensions increase noted at the office. Will Cook caught the season’s largest osh, a 1737 inch faultless catch by measure. Hi son of Stanford, singing teacher, was in town. Dr. Cook bought another horse. C Paddock builds a new fence and guards his nursery. Jesse LaRue and Ebb Pool remodeling Wes Calvert's barn. they work fast. O S Meckaley the contractor. Dr. P M Cook and family visited Bloomfield Friday. George Depue is industrious. Mrs Shields birthday supper surprised the old lady. she turned 68 and the gathering pleased all.
K Bainbridge Mundy claims Electric Bitters cured his malarial fever and jaundice and saved his life. A Kentucky acquaintance testifies the remedy would have killed him without it. The ad touts the product as warding off and curing malaria along with kidney liver and stomach disorders. Price 50 cents and paid at Stalcups.
Misa Ola Moore and Miss Janie Haig visit Oden while Eli W Adams and family dropped by Dr W H Burke’s over the weekend. Several Scotland bummers attended entertainment at Oden Saturday. Lewis Keith is home briefly. Dr Kent will leave for Ed wardsport soon. Next Sunday quarterly meeting will be led by Rev Culmer formerly of the M E charge, with services Friday and Saturday nights prior. Revy Walton of Bloomfield praised Rev Crane’s appointment at the place last Sunday. Marion Aikin and a gentleman friend from Linton were here Sunday. W C Bennett and wife visited Oakland City Saturday. George Crooke and wife of Newberry visited J L Ekelth Sunday. E B King is prostrated with an abscess and prays for deliverance. A B Crooke and daughter may move to Dugger this week, possibly creating a justice vacancy. E M West and Dr Hannon also move this week. A Indianapolis young lady will lecture on temperance Saturday night and preach Sunday at the M E church. David Summerville was at Loogootee last week. Laughlin visited relatives in Martins on Sunday. A baptizing is planned next Sunday. The News scribe hints at debts. a future time for discharge is anticipated. Mrs M J McElroy, Mrs James Ingles and daughter Anna sailing to Ohio. Thos Dobbins was at Bloomfield Saturday. R W Mortland and Chas Skemp are building a house for Henry Ledgerwood of Martin County. Elmer Shirtz of Bicknell was here one day last week.
Seasonal fatigue described as weak languid and exhausted is eased by Hood's Sarsaparilla. The text claims it purifies and vitalizes the blood, clears the mind, stimulates appetite, and restores strength and vigor for the whole body.
Uncle Gus Nations visits Newark while Abe Dilney heads to Worthington for corn. Lizzie Frame and Lillie Glidden vie for the Newark principalship as the trustee resists petitions. Citizens discuss rail news, local sickness, and memorial sermons, with notes on farming, shipping, and social happenings around Worthington Bloomington and Bloomfield.
An advertisement urges readers that the body is most receptive to medging this season and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as best for purifying and enriching the blood boosting appetite and overall health. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla is unique to itself.
A country town reports a peaceful election with a joint ticket scheme causing some playful tension. Officials elected include Trustee William Hays and Treasurer James E. Miller while Henry Gastineau and James Miller win key posts. Citizens visit relatives, business deals continue, and local scenes reflect small town life.
An advertisement offers a cure for consumption from M C Slocum of 181 Pearl St New York. It promises a permanent cure for thousands of hopeless cases and offers to send two bottles to readers who supply express and post office addresses.
The Tribune notes Mr. Harry Branch, a year as book-keeper for Island Coal in Nashville, and Mr. John Fitzgerald, longtime Marco resident, relocating to Linton this week. It urges locals to welcome these enterprising men to fuel future growth.
The piece touts Linton Indiana as a rapidly growing, sociable town with strong business support. It praises William Sherwood for sidewalk building and notes plans for manufactories and a brick block revival. It also mentions residents relocating, local commerce, and Royal Baking Powder endorsements.
The advertisement warns against fake remedies for consumption coughs and colds. It urges buyers to insist on the genuine Dr. King's New Discovery, guaranteed to relieve throat lung and chest ailments. Trial bottles offered free at S. Stalcup's drug store.
Dillard Maddox stays busy at home selling nine washers and four town ships. A. E. Green left for Illinois to visit a sweetheart. Everett Chambers and Mrs Mary Armstrong hosted Mrs Eddie Gimpbell last Saturday evening. Effie Campbell and Frank Blaker praised as fine young men for fun in String town. H N Green plans to finish planting corn soon. G W Campbell reports strong wheat prospects and may buy a self-binder. Dreamfield normal represented by three bright locals. Woods washer the talk among agents. G W Campbell harvested a large fish catch from his pond. Ed Campbell and Frank Blaker at home this week will start Monday to sell washers.
An old advertisement proclaims The Best Salve cures cuts bruises sores and many conditions with a money back guarantee. It offers 25 cents per box and lists Steve Staleup as the seller.
Ground sills framed and Rev. Sappenfield expects rapid progress on the Lutheran church building. Bloomfield’s W L Slinkard visited court in Haguire Scott's case as local business activity continues with Singer and Lukenbill firms. Cass township politics favor Cot C OC Matson. Miss Law's school term proceeds well amidst a quiet business scene with farmers awaiting corn planting.
A New York State Board of Health study by Prof. C F Chandler and Prof. Edward G Love found many baking powders contain alum or lime. Alum appeared in 29 samples, while lime linked to impure cream of tartar. Only Royal powder proved entirely free of lime and impurities due to refined cream of tartar, despite higher cost.
A reflective piece discusses aging, the passage of time, and the need to prepare for the future. It emphasizes leaving elders to teach the next generation, valuing life’s revolutions, and facing future examination or judgment with Christian integrity.
A Nebraska style appeal from residents of Indiana praising Warner's Safe Cure for kidney and stomach ailments. The message notes personal testimonies of recovery and urges others to seek treatment without delay. The piece cites Alton Indiana with a date 1888 and a testimony from 1883 about a kidney-related illness cured by two bottles.
Divorce cases of Avilda C. Fine and Andrew J. Turpin were dismissed by plaintiffs. Foreclosure judgment for 1676.91 against Nelson and Amanda McDonald and heirs of Anna Davis. Winona Wagon Co. won 85.20 against Frederick B. Mail. Huff default judgment against Lorenzo Maddox for 137.18. Davia guardian default against John Hixon for 62.10. Tineher pleaded guilty to intoxication with $2 fine plus costs. Several individuals listed with fines or defaults. Price fined 20 and costs for injuring his father in law with a razor, 70 days jail for default bail. Wes Burcham guilty of selling to minors with 20 and costs. Indictments quashed or continued. reform school placement for Henry Weir Jr. Various civil actions for divorce and property judgments noted. One jury trial acquitted the Baker boys. jury cost over 78 dollars. Bondsmen liens on E. R. Stropes noted. judgments against Bogard and other bondsmen. Indictment for Cross quashed. information filed. case moved to next term. Jury failed to reach verdict on Jahnson-Hash five-dollar case. LaClaire fined 10 and two years in penitentiary.
Stockton township juror J W Asrey testifies against a 1862 claim that Senator Voorhees urged soldiers to visit a blacksmith for an iron collar reading My Dog A Lincoln. Asrey says the accusation is false and recounts local wartime cowardice rumors and provost marshal reporting.
The article defends home patronage and fair buying, citing local trust in Bloomfield versus Terre Haute and pledging reciprocal support. It argues Republicans were once Democrats, listing Chase Stanton Wells Blair Grant Morton Porter Logan Hamilton Cameron and others, and criticizes Republican papers for attacking democratic honor to renegades.
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