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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1889
Page
2
A local columnist denounces a Newsharer boasting of admiration for criminals and defends defaulters. The Bloomfield Democrat editor is accused of influencing justice and endangering public trust, while the News derides its rival’s stance and recalls a controversial article about Seneffoff.
A harsh letter denounces a recent piece on E. R. Stropes trial as libelous and un-American. It accuses the article of undermining courts, government, and community justice, while admitting the writer’s own limited action to pursue Stropes. The writer questions accountability and urges continued scrutiny rather than abuse.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dead Shot as a cure for hacking coughs and throat tickle with chest tightness. It promises relief and notes a price of 50 cents with three samples offered free of charge.
Milton Saddler of Spencer and Bud Brown visited local households and professionals. East Bros. & Jean ship stock weekly while residents discuss weather, town work, a growling mayoral climate, post office politics, and community plans for the 4th of July.
An advertisement urges readers that the body is most receptive to medicine this season and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as best for purifying blood, increasing appetite, and restoring overall health. It emphasizes the product’s uniqueness and urges purchase.
Rev Sappenfield returns from Newton Illinois after holding meetings. Winnie Stoddard a visitor from Newberry visits family. Marriage of J E Dooley Vincennes to Fannie Edwards Lyons solemnized May 11 1899 by Esquire Edwards. Town considers incorporation with strong local opinion and steps toward elections. Sappenfield begins work on a new Lutheran church with frame on foundation and effort valued by congregation.
I C Young was in town Saturday. The foundation is being laid for the M Ey church. Polk Gardner and wife visited friends at Lyons Sunday. The wheat looks well here despite the dry weather. A H Bixler and wife are visiting Indianapolis at this writing. Mrs Bell Bunch and daughter Mrs Asberry Moore visited Worthington Wednesday. Mr Warner and wife, of Indianapolis, are visiting his father Thomas Warner at this writing.
Farmers plant second time as Anderson Haig of Quon and George Ledgerwood visit the area. Jamey Denny’s dwelling is moved from Oakland City by McCully and Son, while John Shirtz’s large barn is relocated toward Rose Fill. The wool crop grows, markets open at 25 cents, and care of horses and wagons is noted.
A letter from T A Slocum M C of New York offers a positive remedy for consumption. He claims timely use saves thousands of hopeless cases and offers two free bottles to readers who send express and post office addresses.
A summary of Sunday visits includes A L Dilley and family with Sam Frame, Vincent Shiel and son George with Goo Nation, Wiley Bayes from the south site to mill on Saturday, Rev McAlister’s regular appoint ment, and other community moves. The funeral of Mrs Margaret Steele is set for June 2, the stone mill may move to Tennessee this fall, and a quarterly meeting at Heading's Chapel is planned with Elder Peck preaching for a year at Plummer.
Samuel Malone buys a hog. John Feutz of Mineral City toured the town Saturday. Rev Danks preached at Pleasant Grove in Daviess county. Mrs Louise Rose visited friends. Geo Bennett supplied strawberries. Cyrus Isenogie hosted visitors from Washington. U P assembly attended by Rev Loglesis in Springtiel. Several residents traveled to Mineral City and Scotland. Cemetery meeting planned May 30 to clean and decorate graves. Kentucky touts its women, horses, blue grass, and a chicken cholera cure sold on a pay later plan.
The article notes Decoration day prep in Wmn and visits by Mansfield of Kileen and John Dickerson of Owensburg. It mentions Mineral City dedication, Crabbe schoolhouse Sunday school talk, and Mack Bruce’s likely appointment as conductor after price rate checks.
Miss Minnie Osborn and Mrs Crate visited Bloomfield friends last week while Miss Belle Stone returned from a La Vian Sprdias dedication. The Rev John Southby of Martin County preached a lengthy discourse to a large congregation at Gralbe School House on Sunday.
The report notes progress on the MOB church near Woodard and Shephardt in Linton, guests Polk Gardner and wife from Swit City visiting George Davidson in Lyons, and Theos elder and wife from Kansas returning home after five years. A Sunday street sensation in Lyons follows a runaway horse incident injuring Antibus and quelling Quillen. Antibus was treated and later moved home with improving condition.
Glover Bros and Crook Bros are active this spring while plaster era waits. Jessie Lakue and Bob Pool finish a large chart. Road work begins and workers anxiously await. P Law recovers and approves. Wm Uoriett family visited last week. Rev Roger preached to the people, Rev Hinman spoke Sunday evening, and Rev Hinton lectured on secret societies, denouncing members as murderers. Secret societies endure, growing in strength beyond those who attack them.
Oran Pate was in town to lay for we heard him talking. Ben Linsey of Center township. Alice Mansfield a boy. Mansfield and Edington bought a complete steam threshing machine. Mrs Callahan spent Sunday in Bedford visiting her son. James Williams taught a new buggy but fears to use it in town. Mineral City Methodist church dedication occurred Sunday. Lige Edington is a lively old horse trader in gray barges. The town debates saloon opposition with readiness for a remonstrance battle.
Fragmentary text describes a voluntary event near a named individual Mr Park and a festival Saturday night with attendance noted. Mentions people Raye tad and Fateh with a hint of ceremony and a referenced date in a week. The legible content is sparse and partially garbled.
An old notice reads as a legal notice from Cheney and Company Props Preto declaring the undersigned party bound by past obligations. The ad, typical of a patent medicine promotion, touts a blood cleansing cure and promises testimonials, pricing per bottle, and distribution by druggists nationwide from Toledo, Ohio.
A large crowd attended morning and night dedication services after a weather shower. Notable visitors include Mr. Mell Free and family from Coul City, Miss Rebecca and Miss Hey Soithed, and Rev. Dr. C Roach with his companion. Mrs. Mart Chaney suffers from consumption.
Residents share weekend visits and guest stays across Park and Bloomfield. J Johnson calls on parents. Miss Nannie Jones stays with Miss Lacey Thompson. Mary Lewis visits B Fuller. Rhoda Boreham runs errands downtown. Nora Thompson plans Bloomfield trip. Local youths explore Jim Ray cave with reports of scenery and an old inscription.
Local notes report Andy Stunner visiting relatives in Daviess County and Steve Sultman from Lawrence County visiting Center. Mentions Dagley cutting timber and shingles by Michael and Cullison. Ful Dagley Dan Ridge and Bill Scott paired with Center's popular young women. phrases reference Center's echoing voice and local writings.
The trial and conviction of Edwin R. Stropes for diverting public funds sparks protest against political warfare in Indiana. The piece condemns vote buying and “floater” influence, laments the impact on Stropes family and calls for an end to boodlers and venal tactics across parties.
Farmers finish corn plaiting while sheep shearing runs full tilt. John Breech and family visited Worthington. Mrs Dilley and son return home after visiting the township. Many complain tobacco plants suffer in dry weather. Joe Wickiam and family leave Kansas for Hoosierlum to settle back home after a year in the west.
Freeman of Worthington visited town Monday. Carmichael travelled to Bloomfield on Wednesday on business. Lutes from our town photographs Hobbeville. Johnson’s hand improves. Albert King is bedridden in Missouri with consumption. Yoho builds a new kitchen. Poot and Collins do the work. Mrs Josephine McDonald and Miss McDonald of Bridge Creek shopped in town. Relatives and friends hosted a surprise dinner for Wm Vebter on his 69th birthday. A drummer from R. W.’s group visited Tuesday. Neighbors caught a runaway boy the Monday evening. he was unharmed.
Invites readers to explore Florence Alabama as a desirable business location with a welcoming community in Florence, Riley, and Guinderdale counties. Describes diverse soils and crops, river access on the Tennessee, mild climate, nearby ores, water power, rail and packet transport, and burgeoning industries. Mentions oak and maple forests, and an impending large building project with excursion rate details via BL McCormicn, Don’t Pass Avent Monon Route, Chicago.
Sunday visits from Jot Bullock to James Ray and other locals include Mrs. Fultz, Dellie Chichaw, Barbery Martindale and John Martindale. A Friday trip to Bloomfield and new wagon plans appear alongside illness in Asma child and cake fondness. A refreshing Friday shower aided gardens as townsfolk anticipate calmer days. Sadie McKissick travels to Worthington to see her convalescent father.
Local business briefs list Landis and Oliphant offering boots and shoes for women and misses, decorated china dishes, and new scouring soap. Pringle and Van Dusen Nursery Co advertise shoes, slippers, and nursery stock with sales positions and expense allowances.
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