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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1889
Page
6
In Bloomfield Indiana the Bloomfield Democrat bills itself as the county’s only all women printed paper and urges readers to renew notices. It reports a change allowing readers not in town to keep papers while in county with advance payment rules. A separate note mocks Greene county’s defalcating treasurer with a quip about horse theft potential and longer sentences.
A Chicago based reprint discusses public service as a bad long term career. It argues federal appointments rarely enrich holders and harm character, urging individuals to pursue legitimate industry instead. Democrats are said to be healthier without patronage while office seekers endure fatigue and disappointment.
The Bloomfield News accuses Ed Stroper of martyrdom and defends him as the crime verdict stands. Stroper was found guilty by a jury and punished under the law, while the Times criticizes judges, juries, and prosecutors as unfair. Hog cholera vaccines and cures are promoted with the slogan Dead Bhot as a preventive measure.
Todianapolis Sentinel reports Judge Woods dismisses several federal election cases including the Elmer Heston matter. The article rails at the administration, cites Heston and Heaton as conspirators who used deceit and threats to prevent Greene county citizens from voting, and questions the absence of a hearing or due process in Heston’s release.
A Greene County opinion column attacks a rival news outlet for alleged calumny and mob mentality while defending E R Stropes. It lauds bondsmen for their duty and condemns any attempt to undermine the trial as dishonorable. The piece emphasizes mercy in sentencing and respect for law, asserting the jury’s integrity.
Worthington Times notes that a county ticket will be elected about a year from now and urges early reconciliation within the GOP to heal party breeches and bolster prospects in the next campaign.
Friends of Tariff Reform urged to assemble at the Bloomfield court house on Wednesday June 5 1889 to organize a Greene County Tariff Reform League. C. E. Davis is the committeeman for the Second Congressional District. The Linton Shooting Club scored 494 broken targets 506 biased 1060 shots with members Alex Pope Birney Moss T L Wolford C M Newlin J W Wolford BoA Rose Levi Cushman G W Gastineau J B Terhune ET Sherwood. A Newberry Indiana employment ad offers a threshing outfit and straw stacker with no experience required. see page three for details.
The county is knit with a fine toothed comb as farmers merchants and mechanics are highlighted by our correspondents detailing local activities and developments in Urietteta.
A crowded town column covers Monday and week events in Spencer including visits by Mrs. Chapman and Mrs. Muir, local Democratic figures Jason Rogers and W. Barker, gypsy camp life, Cherokee doctors, and civic efforts to improve sanitation. Several trips to Indianapolis for May festival and a candle of political remarks frame a lively community update.
An advertisement extols Hook's Sarsaparilla as a reliable remedy against impure blood and disease, portraying it as a weapon to defend health against a dangerous internal foe. It urges readers to try the medicine to restore bodily well being for years.
Notes reveal frequent trips by residents to Cincinnati Solsberry Broomfield and Newark with visits to relatives churches schools and farms. Entries mention illnesses weddings livestock dealings and a dog attack on a lamb. Compliments and informal remarks punctuate a bustling community week.
Lyons resident J H Quilten was here on Monday and Prosecutor Slinkant was in town part of the week. Judge Martindale of Indianapolis was seen on our streets Saturday. Lizdie Lundy is quite sick at this writing. Joe Bovenschen became father of a boy Thursday. Go to Hant Newnane for millinery.
An 1890s letter to the editor offers a positive remedy for consumption and claims thousands of hopeless cases were permanently cured. The writer promises two free bottles to readers who send express and post office addresses from New York.
Rev Floyd and Rev Terry preached here on Sunday with a memorial service and a Sunday night at Readings Chapel. J G Smith and John Miller were here on business. D W Miller and others attended the quarterly meeting at Readings Chapel. A new correspondent joins The News amid old town rumors and local chatter.
KK B Wing travels to California. Wai Woods praised as a granger. N Connell visited Worthington. John Cravens of Linton came last week. Capt Ogden went to Bloomfield. George and Jonah Baker seen in Davies. Jennie Haig and Ollie Moore attended Oil on Sunday. Rev Danks will baptize next Sunday. Ella Blackmore visited Jennie Stone. Mrs Allen of Missouri visiting Oilon. R J Laughlin’s parents visited last week. Rev George preached at Baptist church. Henry Pearson painting Mrs Stones house. Adam Isenogle of Washington visited and bought a wagon. R W Mortland and Jacob Isenogle to finish Samuel Geddes’ barn soon. Emma Gordon and Alice Shirts visiting. Six country ladies visited Sunday. Fourth Sunday in June basket meeting announced. Dr Britton of Loogootee in town. Odon mill just started. Children’s Day observed in Scotland on June 9. One hundred dollars offered for cataract cure by Hall’s Catarrh Cure company. West & Truax, Walding Kinnan & Mapvix, and E H Vax Hosen testify to Cheney’s integrity. Hall’s Catarrh Cure advertised. David Thompson, Beech Creek sheep shearer, returned briefly.
Mrs Arcebl not well. Miller Hoss builds a summer kitchen. Stein tours on business. Winters changes saloon clerks. Ora Price of Linton on our streets Tuesday. Quidwen builds a steamer and winter kitchen. Fortner family visits Bloomfield. Henry Fortiner travels to Martin County to grandparents. Carpenters roof Bob Holver’s new hotel. M E folks host ice cream festival on the sixth. John Wingate of Louisville visits Uncle Jo Wingate. Minnie Arnold and Mrs Allie Wagil attend Vincennes show. Mrs W W Aikman visits parents Miller and Charlotte Ross. Gertie Dye to visit mother in Pinois on the twentieth. Gypsies depart Monday leaving some wiser and poorer. S P Stalcup’s boy falls from a fifteen foot bush, nearly injuring himself. Dr Mullane and wife return from Shoals to E Moser bedside. J A Quilles and daughter Nannie return home from Mineral City visit.
Local notes report Nora Lamb visiting Dugger for a Sunday, growing market for garden produce, and residents upgrading homes with verandas and fences. Indiana carpenters Asa Crook and Noah Brooks traveled to Indianapolis for work, while post office changes on the 27th feature Sadie McKissick and Lila Garrison in charge. A European show drew crowds but money likely left with local merchants. Thomas Goodman’s health remains grave. Horace Greeley is cited with a Western migration motto and a chicken cholera cure ad offers money-back druggist refunds.
In the township farmers report corn nearly planted while mumps persist. Local residents and visitors from Highland Bloomfield Spencer and Owen County attend various gatherings and trades. Hog feeding and poultry trades continue as tobacco growers lament dry weather impacting crops. A Duluth style note on Sunday games faces scrutiny with calls to curb demoralizing ball matches. The C L Van Dusen Nursery Co invites applicants for sales positions in Geneva New York.
The tale explains Linton's naming from 1832 when Win Linton toured Europe to secure funds for a state bank. Wickliff Wines hosted New Jerusalem post office on the site. after Linton's success, Wines pushed renaming the post office to Linton in his honor. Also notes ads for Gage Tool Co planes, a local dealer path, and a Bloomfield Democrat cough remedy endorsement.
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