18 May 1888
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1888
Page
1
The piece discusses poets and nature versus art, then shifts to Linton Indiana’s rapid growth with railroads coke ovens surveys and a booming economy. It notes landmarks like the Island Canteantguay coal works, local residents, church music, marriages, and a range of town happenings and opinions on property speculation.
Special correspondents from across the county present a cluster of notable items and insights aimed at Democratic readers. The collection highlights local people, places, and events shaping county politics and civic life.
The column records varied local details from rain needs and crop conditions to social visits. It mentions Freeling Lakur and his father, a Bridgeport meeting, Corlett's Wheat prospects, a recipe offer for consumption, and local furniture and property rumors amid a string of small notices and gossip.
W. D. Hoyt & Co. in Rome Ga reports two years of selling Dr King’s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. They claim wonderful cures including pronounced consumption entirely cured with a few bottles of the discovery plus Electric Bitters. Sold by J. Stalcup.
Andrew Gregg talks of moving to Jasonville Boon. Mrs Dean visits friends at Coal City. The old man of Indianapolis was in town this week. Mrs Jackson of Wriendswouil and her granddaughters visit. Several residents visit relatives near Bewberry and Lyona. John Emery deathbed scene spurs Mrs Billy Sherwood’s trip to Rolecen. Ellie Jaurvin versus Don Ennis trial ends with acquittal.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable medicine to defend the body against impure blood. It claims the tonic drives the disease from the system and restores health for many years.
Rev Sappenfield’s work continues as Scott plans court for the 17th Inst. Dr O Neal visits Springville. farmers complain of dry cold weather and worms. Mr N Ken Sedy, railroad agent, busy due to clerk illness. Rev Hawa preached at the Lutheran church last Sunday. Communion meeting planned on the third Sunday this month. Deputy postmaster becomes a World typewriter operator and agent. Youths visited Elnora for the corner stone ceremony. Town remains quiet as country folk plant and trade slows then picks up on Saturdays. Alex Neff to adopt roller mill process to compete with city mills. John M Wilburn returns from Brazil after soliciting subscriptions for fruit trees for W A Bunnetts nursery. Sappentieli’s sermon at old Lutheran church. Sunday school at 2 p.m. Local AL E church plans fund raising for building. Simeon Smith of Washington township pledges support.
A letter from M C Slocum of 181 Pear Street New York claims a timely remedy cures consumption and promises two bottles of the remedy to readers who mail their express and post office address. The note asks readers to respond for delivery.
Milford Green residents share social visits church attendance and farm work. Colleagues Campbell Maddox and Green host gatherings while Ed and Effie Campbell fish and plan on blue grass pasture. A baptism by Rev. Flory and a humorous social at J W Littlie Johns unfolds with neighbors and young people.
An old time ad touts "The Best Salve in the world" for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped skin and more with a money back guarantee. Sold by Steve Staleup at 25 cents a box.
The town reports everyday activity with mentions of Isaac M. Darnell visiting Curve Tennessee for several days, a snow event on Monday, and a planned series of meetings at the M P church. Other notes include a boy injured by a horse, wiring work for the I and W railroad, Springfield rifles acquired by the G A R, Mrs. Fox visiting Paris Illinois, Sam Axtell’s visit about a judicial post, Uncle Tom’s Cabin exhibit planned for the 18th, and locals aiding a millinery store. Weather impacts include frost harming crops and advice to scatter sawdust to deter cutworms. Elder Ragsdale attends a Sunday school convention in Knox county Indiana.
The Montana reservation bill now opens four million acres in the Mik Liver Valley for settlement with rich farming lands and surrounding grazing country. The region offers minerals and coal and attracts attention as settlers line up. C A Warren General Pass Agent St Paul Minnesota is issuing free maps and information on this country. Low rates are offered from Great Falls for those wishing to explore the new lands.
Mia dane Lute received her millinery last week. TP Fireman will preach here next Sunday night at W Yoho and wife visit his father in Monroe county Sunday. OB Richison passed through town Monday en route to plow corn. Sunday service progressing under Superintendent Burks and Miss Della Yoho. J W Yoho’s daughter went home Saturday to her father near Lutsworry. A young party went fishing Wednesday night. Interest in selling pictures of Cleveland noted. JG Nestom left the drug store to peddle pictures.
The general article notes many people have visited Grass Malls to study the resources of the country. An announced low excursion rate by C. J. Waren of the St. Paul Minneapolis Manitoba Railway makes exploration affordable, likely boosting traveler numbers.
Howard Escher travels to Indianapolis and JG Smith of Bloomfield visits with family this week. Twin boys born to Isaac Sample and wife near Me vilie. Rev. Gage preaches and baptizes five. Mayfield of Worthington attends Baptist services. W R Arth goes to Nashville for business. Grand jury reviews several virus alert cases. Rev. Peck preaches at pirate houses. Eva Robertson of Owen county visits relatives. Uncle Julie Brough moves to the river area for farming. Grant Marlindale marries a Miss Michael in the community with Rev. J B Loung officiating. Kate Yong remains ill with slow recovery. Freedom committee buys a parsonage for future M E minister. Mary Walker falls and breaks her arm. amputation feared. James Hickim, Charles Burke, Oscar Sims, Hugh Sampte attend church Sunday.
When Baby was sick Castoria was used in a dated ad blend. The text notes Great Falls Mont and a reservation open for business mining stock-raising or farming with GCHL contact details and a rail line agent from St Paul. It lists licenses issued by Clerk Ramsey including baron Wade to Jane Goodwin and others.
A full list of tourist round trip rates and routes to western points for passes is issued by C. H. Warren, General Passenger Agent. Printed on colored Bristol board in stock, the handbill urges no credit and cash or produce terms. Subscriptions advertised for Bloomfield Demogrant at 140 a year.
The passage urges merchants and consumers to join against gift and lottery swindles tied to selling goods and food items. It cites arrests in New York and Chicago for lottery schemes and warns that manufacturers of alum baking powder distribute toxic compounds via gifts and tickets, shifting liability onto retailers and growers.
No. 16 acres in Wayne county near the Cumberland river with 330 cultivable, 125 grass, 5 freak meadow, 15 wheat, 8 acres corn, rail access, 14 miles from county seat. Priced around 4200 dollars. favorable terms. No. 4 50 acres near Bloomfield with river bottom, 154 dollars per acre. No. 6 121 acres in Stafford township on highway, 70 cleared, 25 grass, 1 log house, good orchard. No. 7 21 acres near Bloomfield with coal bank. coal profits cover investment. No. 8 180 acres in Highland township, prime stock farm. No. 9 3 acres near Worthington in Jefferson township, 150 dollars. No. 10 house and lot in Worthington for 150 dollars. No. 11 five building lots in Worthington for 59 dollars. No. 12 best lot in Pt. Commerce for 25 dollars. No. 13 tens of eel river bottom for 80 dollars. No. 14 175 acres in Beech Creek township, prime farm for 5 thousand dollars. No. 20 62 acres near Daviess county edge, black soil, 25 dollars per acre. No. 22 business and residence on square, very cheap. No. 28 Bloomfield business and residence, 1700 dollars, rent 270 yearly. No. 29 160 acres in northwestern Kentucky for 2000 dollars. No. 30 2 acres in Jackson township with house, 450 dollars.
The firm announces ongoing addition of new real estate bargains daily and claims a larger listing of sales than any competing firm.
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