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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1891
Page
4
The narrator notes the discovery of Cavens and Isenhower a reputable drug firm on the north side of the square, dispensing drugs and compounding prescriptions for a year with perfect satisfaction. They offer pure drugs at popular prices.
Local item notes sale of old papers at 5c a dozen, land offers near Bloomfield, job printing at the Democrat, new goods at Shields and Burcham, farm produce exchanges, and a May Musical Festival in Indianapolis. Reports on street improvements, road work exemptions for veterans, and a booming Linton sales day with cash totals.
Henry Weir of Cass township dies on Tuesday and is buried in Bloomfield cemetery. The obituary notes age and residence, with local references to community events and notices.
Dr B A Rose and Miss Lota Rector united in marriage at Sullivan Catholic church with minister Ray McElroy of Terre Haute officiating. The Democrat offers hearty congratulations and wishes them a life of happiness and smooth travels together.
The Gage Tool Co announces no Bloomfield dealer for the Vineland New Jersey made Gage Self-Setting Plane. The company will ship planes on a 30 days trial per their circulars and urges farmers mechanics and other householders to request circulars.
Public notice from Recorder Greene County Indiana dated March 31 1891 asks for all unpaid fees on deeds mortgages and other instruments to be paid by June 1 to avoid a fee bill for collection. After that date documents must be paid before recording.
S Statcup trains Lost Boy a trotter by Almont noted for 2:36 at Lawrenceburgh last year where he beat Billy Terrell in two heats. Lost Boy has trotted 2:30 but lacks a faster time, so challengers must beat 2:30 to claim victory. Mr. Stalcup plans to enter with him when the season begins, intensifying the race.
Scottland M E church and Sabbath school members express heartfelt sorrow and sympathy for Bro A N Elrod and family due to domestic troubles and a planned departure from ministerial work. They pray for God’s grace and urge him to stay to continue his Epworth League leadership and gospel work for the Master.
A long roster notes Bland Pickard Dalrymple Ketcham Shryer Axe Faucett Steele Fields Nelson Van De Venter Wiles Shipman Owena Miller Axe Franklin Strong Creighton Burch Elgan O’Haver Shaffer Meredith Haster Neaton, plus many others from Taylor, Center and Highland townships. The item records residents and guests, party affiliations, and social calls around Sullivan area this week.
An advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla can lift readers from an uncertain sickly state into health and cheer. It claims the medicine is potent for cases like yours and will reassure both patient and friends.
The petit jury is discharged today after trials including James Livingston vs I W railroad over a foot injury with a secret compromise reportedly $400 plus work at fair wages. State vs Blaker for larceny resulted in no verdict after long testimony and a likely jail stay next September. A road case on appeal from Fairplay township awarded damages to Wonders Abrell Brittain totaling $157 after forty witnesses.
Judge Briggs officiated at the marriage between Edgar West and Otia Haywood at the bride’s parents home in Mineral City with about one hundred guests. The piece also notes local notices about employment, a Bloomfield town treasurer report for year ending May 18 1891 and an advertising column from Sears Henry Co Geneva NY. It ends with an anecdote praising Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s health and nerves.
Recipocity is described as free trade not reform or tariff reduction but including subsidies and special privileges. The piece argues it is driven by political dictates, risks corruption, and erodes the tariff wall until the economic structure collapses.
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