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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1888
Page
4
A notice announces 5 W Axtell as a candidate for prosecuting attorney, subject to the Democratic nominating convention. The filing signals intent to run under party auspices.
The second district delegates convene at French Lick Springs at 10 o clock a m on Wednesday June 18 1888 to nominate a candidate for Congress. Mason J MBLACK serves as Chairman of the congressional committee in Vincennes. April 27 1888. Wisconsin democracy instructs for Isaac P Gray for vice president. Matson Holman and Bynum opposed the river and harbor bill. O Neall did not vote. Shively voted for ih.
Hox W R Myers sells his share in the Anderson Democrat to partners and will devote full time to the campaign. This move shifts leadership as party efforts intensify.
The piece lauds Usner's self sustaining Southern prison office under honest Jim Patton and urges colored Republican voters to back Ruben Lawhorn for commissioner of the 2nd district. It highlights R Q Mills speech as a dense, valuable reference to study before November elections.
The article reports Senator Voorhees apologizing to the senate for unparliamentary language used in a clash with Ingalls last week. It notes his stance as a manly, creditable act and that he did not apologize to Ingalls, whose insults triggered the breach. It also discusses Republicans in Congress torn over tariff policy, facing public sentiment and pressure from monopolists.
Special correspondents report from across the county with brief social notes. Sunday school gatherings are listed, a new doctor arrives in town, and residents such as JD Rose and Robert McKever from Lyons visit. Mrs. Ora Stephenson of West Newton visits family, while Mrs. Wakefield tours Switz City and Mrs. Stropes from Indianapolis visits Dr Talbot. Local residents P H Wilson of Worthington and Nora Blackmore from Linton are noted along with telegraph operators and boaters fishing, and Teaac Weaver ships a car load of hogs Friday night.
Frank Oliphant of Popcorn reported normal flying. Owensburg attendees joined Sunday meeting. Pink Freeman hosted a band town last week. Dr W Cole of Switz City and W H Brown greeted Republicans in the area. Francis Federal formerly of Bona Vista was seen on Saturday. Elder Zaring attended the quarterly meeting Sunday. Record crowd for years gathered here. Richardson was home Sunday and plans to sell Cleveland pictures in Martin county. Wim Thompson of Solsberry and Milt Peterson’s sick daughter noted. Mary Heaton visiting Solsberry. Uncle Arnsted Flynn, pioneer Democrat, backs Matt son.
Local notes report Henry Sherrow injured on a hay load with doctors fearing poor recovery. Typhoid pneumonia endangers Elias Edwards. Rob Holder seeks to buy bee stocks. Miller Ross visits daughter and granddaughter in Sanborn. Various visits and new shops announced including Maddox Frater millinery. Died John Simons, Indiana volunteers, burial by veterans. Miss Roda Fortner visits Lyone then Bloomfield to resume studies.
A dry summer is predicted as the new cemetery fence enhances appearance. Community notes recall J R Crabbe's death at 33 from lung trouble and burial at Owensburg on Sunday. Decoration Day is set for the 4th Sunday of the present month.
Samuel J. Harris a wholesale grocer from New York testifies after using Elya Dream Balm for one week his cold completely cleared. He praises the remedy as the best and feels grateful for its effects. Bly
Fred Smith sold a fine bill of goods in town on Wednesday. Oscar Dyer broke his right arm after a horse accident Tuesday. Dr Cook treated him. K F Torrence is sick with lung fever. Freeman of Jonesboro visited Wednesday. Sheriff candidate Brown and Dr Cole checked prospects before the convention. Marriet Cook visits Stanford. Mrs Canning of Odom travels toward her brother's home. John Graham of Bloomfield was seen Sunday. Uncle Tom Raper returned in good health. T & Cook and R W Johnson went to Bloomfield Tuesday on business. Pensions have increased at the office this week. Will Cook caught the largest osh of the season, about 174 inches long. Ei sem of Stanford, an experienced singing teacher, was in town last week. Dr Cook bought another charge. Paddock builds a front fence and warns boys away from his nursery. Jesse LaRue and Ebb Pool remodel Wes Calvert's barn near Farmer's. they work well together. Oliver Madson builds a large barn with O S Mellaley as contractor. Dr P M Cook and family went to Bloomfield Friday. George Depue is the town’s busiest man. The Shields birthday supper surprised the host, the 68th anniversary celebration delighting all.
K Bainbridge Mundy county attorney of Clay County Texas testifies Electric Bitters cured malaria fever and jaundice in his brother and saved his life. B I Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky concurs saying he would have died without it. The remedy is advertised to ward off and cure malaria and kidney liver and stomach disorders at 60 cents.
J L Keith’s guests, Keith prostrated by abscess seeking deliverance. A B Crooke and daughter to move to Dugker this week. E M West and Dr Hannon to relocate. Ola Moore and Janie Haig visiting at Odon. Eni W Adams family with Dr Burke. Scotland bummers attended Odon entertainment. Lewis Keith home briefly. Dr Kent to Edwardport soon. Quarterly meeting led by former MEF pastor Culimer. Rev Walton of Bloomfield accepted Crane’s appointment. Marion Aiklu in town with a gentleman friend. W C Bennett visits Oakland City. George Crooke and wife lectured on temperance, will preach Sunday. David Summerville at Loogootee. Laughlin visiting sick in Martin. baptizing planned next Sunday. various travelers and building activity noted. budding debts to be discharged in due season. Ohio visit for Mrs McElroy Ingles and daughter Anna. Dobbins at Broomfeld. Mortland and Skemp building for Henry Ledgerwood. Elmer Shirtz in town.
The text markets Hood’s Sarsaparilla as the ideal spring medicine. It claims to purify and vitalize blood, sharpen the mind, awaken appetite, and restore strength and vigor throughout the body during the season of fatigue.
A heated contest over the Newark schools principalship pits Lizzie Frame against Lillie Glidden while trustees reject petitions and delayed elections. Other items note Abe Dilney’s corn load trip to Worthington, Vincent Hoke’s new baby, and local social and business happenings in a busy Saturday town scene.
The advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as especially effective this season, claiming it purifies and enriches the blood, stimulates appetite, and strengthens the whole system. It touts unique ingredients and urges readers to start now for maximum benefit.
Readers learn Linton citizens fund sidewalk improvements and support new enterprises. Mentions Sherwood’s work on paths, Linton praised as a thriving site for mills and factories, and locals like Osborn Mose and Fitzgerald moving here. The piece touts population rise, a “Birmingham” of Indiana analogy, and business optimism.
Do not trust dealers offering cheap imitations for consumption coughs and colds. Insist on Dr King's New Discovery guaranteed to relieve throat lung and chest affections. Free trial battles at S Stsicup's drug store.
Stringtown residents share small news with neighbors. Dillard Maddox enjoys a productive week at home selling washers while G W Campbell anticipates a wheat harvest and buys a self binder. Ed Campbell Frank Blaker and others host visits and plan sales efforts.
A discussion extols Royal Baking Powder as pure and efficient with no harmful ingredients. The text notes analyses in Massachusetts New York and Ohio confirming its purity and superior baking performance. It also reflects on time and life lessons urging preparation for the future and judgment based on Christianity rather than intellect.
A 1888 Alton Indiana notice repeats that neighbors endorse Warner's Safe Cure for kidney liver and stomach troubles. It cites a 1883 case of a man with a lame back cured after two bottles, urging others to seek the remedy today to restore health.
Dismissals of divorce suits for Avilda C Fine and Andrew J Turpin. foreclosure judgments for Nelson and Amanda McDonald. Winona wagon company wins 8520 against Frederick B Mail. several default judgments and fines for intoxication burglary and other offenses. One jury clears Baker boys of stealing a hog. extensive commentary on local business patronage and a 1862 Voorhees speech anecdote.
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