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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1891
Page
3
A dense page of town notices, sales and personal items. Includes crop outlook, land listings, approaching elections, upcoming exams, lectures, and local business ads. Notable items mention a county assessor appointment, a county superintendent election, a marriage, a tenancy sale, and a violent death in Pike county.
Harry E Fitch wed Clara C Middleton. Samuel T Bem married Sarah E Edwards. Wm Tatum tied to Winnie L Baher. Calvin E Barnes united with Jennie E Hardy. Wm Buckner joined Mary J Taylen.
The advertisement markets a salve claiming to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee and 25 cents per box. It lists S Stalcup as seller and offers also a millinery and dressmaking shop opening at the S E Hornbeck corner Lyons Indiana inviting visits.
The Gage Tool Co announces Bloomfield residents can obtain Gage's Self-Setting Plane on a 30 days trial as stated in their circulars. The firm invites farmers, mechanics and other householders to write for circulars and arrange a trial of the Vineland New Jersey made tool.
A public notice warns that any deed mortgage or other instrument of record with unpaid fees must be paid by June 1 to avoid collection costs. After March 31 1891 all instruments must be paid before filing for record. Public official emphasizes collection of money due.
Tom Douglas John Smith and Geo Brooks returned from Worthington last evening and helped Bloomfield defeat Bloomfield Club 3 to 2 in a Thursday game with Brazil’s assistance. Brooks impressed as a promising pitcher, and a July 4 match between Bloomfield Worthington and Brazil was proposed but not confirmed.
Cal E Barnes and Jennie Hardy wed at the bride’s parents home in Bloomfield with Rev H C Cockrum officiating. Only close relatives attended due to Jennie’s illness, delaying plans for a larger ceremony. Barnes, a jeweler from Indianapolis, is praised as sober and industrious.
Friday visits by Prof Drybred and Prof Cushman noted along with weekend country drives by W E King J M Bruner and Miss Edmunds. An Indiana resort in Orleans promotes magnetic well waters for rheumatism and digestive issues with baths and affordable accommodations advertised by Magnetic Well Co.
Judgment entries include Stege & Coldewey vs Deckard for 69.40 on account, John C Robinson for 130 against Andrews and Camden, Levi L Brown vs Stephen N Stephenson damages 10, Frankie A Yancy vs Montgomery and Norris deed set aside and 50 damages, 30 acre land dispute along Se Ne See B, Charles Wilson vs Andrew Ferguson dismissed, Hettie Wilking granted divorce from Edward Wilkins, Isadore Frey and Mary Pobue marriage not annulled, Kessiah Aisnd vs Oliver B Scott damages 250, Lima Manufacturing Co vs Wm Lester damages 110, Mary F Burge divorce and alimony 600, Cath Reath estate judgment 147 53, Mary F Pate judgment 152 35, Fible Crabbe Co against A C and Jane E Starnes 254 52, J W West and J F Payne against Rudolph Lisneman 115, Lib Stalcup sent to state prison two years, four indictments returned against Dick Thompson for selling liquor after notice, hog and chicken cholera remedy note Dead Shot.
A long list of residents and guests visit Allerton and nearby towns this week. Lawyers, farmers, teachers, and officials from Linton, Worthington, Tulip, Paris, and other towns chat with editors, attend weddings, and discuss politics. Many names appear, including Harrah, Helms, Cox, Lindsey, Baker, Bennett, Lynch, Morgan, Meese, Shields, Fitzgerald, Hasler, East, Morrison, English, Cushman, Hays, Cook, Hannah, Moss, Comba, Benham, Moffett, Crawford, Baker, Smith, Beaty, Cavins, Rosseau, Aikman, Turner, Cravens, Cravens, Ledgerwood, Huftmai, Carmichael, Sears, Johnson, Middleton, and more.
Parents can teach letters through object names like cow and pie crust clues. Write the word with the child, hunt for it in books, and gradually add verbs to build reading and writing skills while keeping lessons playful and concrete.
The article urges coordinating shoes with overall attire and praises Hert & Graham's Shoes for varied, high quality stock at moderate prices to complete the makeup.
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