23 May 1890
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1890
Page
1
Local items report millinery and shop promotions, political moves, school and normal notes, church events, and road repairs. Mentions 1014 court, census enumerators, editor changes, sermons, farm trade, and various personal visits among Bloomfield residents and surrounding communities.
The census begins on June second, with city work due within two weeks and country districts assigned to one enumerator per precinct. Inquiries require full answers. names ages birthplaces nationalities and more must be provided. The Washington Gazette links recent county barn fires to organized incendiaries and notes self binders are common in burned barns.
A J Clark of Switz City Indiana offers three registered eligible short horn bulls aged 18 to 20 months for sale. Prices range from 50 to 100 dollars, described as from fine stock in the west.
7J O Pate announces to friends and patrons that Richland mills have been thoroughly overhauled. New machinery installed and all in full running order making it a complete roller mill. Also notes Dead Shot for Hogard Chicken Cholera as a product reference.
Census figures show unmarried children ages 6 to 21 across townships for 1890 and 1889. Totals reveal shifts in Beech Creek Cass Center Fairplay Grant Highland Jackson Jefferson Richland Smith Stafford Stockton Washington Wright Bloomfield Linton Worthington and others with a combined total of 8590 in 1890 and 8650 in 1889.
Stop at the Combs House. Money to Joan at seven per cent. Property listings include 120 acres for $1 000 and a town house and lot for $575 renting $4 monthly. Lots in Carpenter Moore addition Newberry and Allison's Point Commerce Worthington for sale. Subscription and advertising arrangements with The Democrat and Worthington Times.
Local trade notice praises Graham product line and urges customers to seek Worthington Mills for the finest quality. The brief highlights a proven reputation and access to premium Graham offerings at the supplier.
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