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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1889
Page
7
Bloomfield Democrat asserts the paper has the largest circulation in the county and urges advertisers to verify by checking subscription records. It notes letters should address THE DEMOCRAT, and declares entry at Bloomfield Post Office as second class matter.
In a published notice subscribers in the county will not have papers stopped unless they request it. Readers are urged to send a note when they wish to end service. The policy allows limited credit, with advance payment still required. A Greene county case notes a dem treasurer fined for embezzlement and sent to prison.
Reprinted from the St Louis Globe Democrat the piece argues federal appointments offer little lasting benefit. It cites low salaries slow promotions and the toll on character with office seeking described as a bad business. Democrats are praised for resisting patronage and the wool market is noted as reactive to producers’ stance.
The Bloomfield News accuses The News of trying to make a martyr of Ed Stroper. Stroper was found guilty by a jury and given the lightest possible penalty, while the News faced criticism for harshly attacking the judge jury and prosecutor in a disgrace to journalism.
Local authorities warn of hag presence in towns and urge vigilance. A controversial claim touts Dead Bhot as a preventive and cure for hog cholera, though its effectiveness is unverified.
In a Greene County election case federal prosecutors charged Elmer Heston and accomplices with a conspiracy to prevent a citizen from voting. They lured the man into a wagon under a pretend arrest, threatened him with a revolver, and transported him to Bloomfield jail. Heston leads a guiltful indictment, raising questions about release without a hearing.
Citizens defend Greene county’s justice system after E R Stropes was found guilty. The article commends the jury, judge, and bondsmen for a fair trial and condemns calumny from a rival newspaper while praising the community’s duty to the state and the offender’s family.
Worthington Times notes the Republican Party faces breeches to heal and urges immediate preparatory work for the next election cycle about a year hence to aid future campaign success.
The Friends of Tariff Reform are asked to meet at the Bloomfield courthouse on Wednesday June 5 1889 to organize a Tariff Reform League of Greene county. All supporters invited regardless of past political alliances per committeeman C E Davis. The text also lists shooting club scores and a job ad segment including A Gaar Scott threshing outfit and Reams Straw Stacker in Newberry Indiana.
A bustling column of local notices from farmers merchants and mechanics with reports from Swiss City Indianapolis and Spencer. Citizens visit family attend festivals seek political signatures and discuss health services as Gypsies Cherokee healers and tradesmen move through town.
An 19th century advertisement touts Hood's Sursaparilla as a reliable medicine to combat impure blood and disease in the human system. It claims the remedy defends health, drives away a dangerous foe, and restores bodily well being for years. The copy urges trying this peculiar medicine.
Lyons resident J. H. Quillen visited Monday while Judge Martindale of Indianapolis walked the streets Saturday. Slinkard, the prosecutor, and Joe Bovenschen welcomed a newborn boy Thursday. Linton figures Lawser Whalen visited Tuesday and Wednesday. Grandma East of Worthington joined Grandma Crosse Tuesday. Throop of Worthington called Monday to sell furniture polish. Big Bradfield of Tinton toured town this week, reportedly stocking up, with a big whip.
Rev. Floyd and Rev. Terry preached here Sunday while Rev. Breeden led at Headings Chapel. Local residents, new plow purchases, and a public lecture for the FMB A lodge are noted. A News correspondent is introduced amid community remarks and colorful and critical local commentary.
I B King went to California Win Woods the granger visited Sunday N Connell was at Worthington last week John Cravens of Linton came last week Capt Ogden went to Bloomfield George and Jonah Baker visited Daviess Sunday Miss Jennie Haig and Ollie Moore at Oil on Sunday On Sunday June 2 Rev Danks will administer baptism Miss Ea Blackmore visited Miss Jennie Stone last week Mrs Allen of Missouri visiting Oilon Family of R J Laughlin visited Din Rev George filled his Baptist appointment Sunday Henry Pearson now painting Mrs Stones house Adam Isenogle of Washington visited relatives and bought a wagon R W Morthant and Jacob Isenogle to complete Samuel Geddes barn Miss Emma Gordon and Alice Shirts from the country visited Sunday On the fourth Sunday in June Rev George will hold services basket meeting All invited Dr Britton of Loogootee proprietor of Odon mill in town last week Jane Children day observed in Scotland Sunday school invited One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall s Catarrh Cure The undersigned attest to F J Cheney s integrity West Prax Walding Kinnan Marvin Hall s Catarrh Cure stated to work Te per bottle sold by all druggists
Wheat looks well. John Weaver plans a Bloomfield trip. T. R. Cook and wife visited Indianapolis last week. Mrs. Shannon Ogg of Marco visited relatives here. John Meélborn Hauls lumber for George Hannum at Bloomfield. Solsberry folks attended Newark church Sunday. P. Law and wife to attend concert at Linton this week. Mr Abe Vernon to build a cellar for Tom Mathews near Statfors. George Depew has received his pension at twenty five dollars monthly. Jesse Lakue and hands building a house for Robert Parough. Jesse is a hustler. Robert McLaughlin of Droomfield sought fat cattle. David Thompson, sheep shearer boss at Beech Creek, returned home Saturday. Robert Jones, bilab Huddler, on streets Tuesday night with music.
Mrs J Garrett is not well. Miller Rosa builds asinner Ertehen. BK Stein went to Ladianapolis on business. Frank Winters changed clerks at his saloon. Ora Price of Linton on our effects Tuesday. Quillen is dabiding a same personed wan ter kitehorn ur. R Fortner wife and son went to Bloomfield Sunday. Henry Fortner to Martin county to visit grandparents. Carpenters rooting Bob Holder's new hotel. Ice cream festival planned on the 1sth. John Wingate of Louisville visiting uncle JF Wingate. Minnie Arnold and Mrs Allie Wagil saw a show at Vincennes on the 21th. Mrs WU Aikman of Sandborn visiting Miller and Charlotte Ross. Gertie Dye to Illinois to visit mother Lou Perkins on the 20th. Gypsies departed Monday leaving some wiser and poorer. S P Stalcup's Hite boy fell from a something fifteen feet high and nearly killed himself.
Miss Nora Lamb visits Dugger while mining work improves. Dugger market shows par don vegetables and dairy, and Asa Crook and Noah Brooks worked in India polis carpentry. Local residences gain ceramins and fences as Thomas Goodman’s condition declines. European show draws crowds and business, post office changes on the 27th with Sadie McKissick and Lila Garriven praised. The piece mentions local officials and a Westward push by Horace Greeley and promotes Ganter's chicken cholera cure with refund promise.
Corn planting near completion while mumps persist in the township. Local residents include Beastey and Crow visiting on Friday. Others dig a weir for Mrs. Arthur and purchase livestock as Cox buys hogs, with prices cited. Dry weather worries tobacco growers and social visits spread through Spencer and Ellettsville communities.
A Sullivan Democrat note set reports a Sunday meeting at Ristoland with Miss Nannie Jones ill but hopeful, plus church rites planned at Walnut Grove next Sunday night. It also mentions local farming updates, ball games on Sunday drawing critique, and a nursery stock sales drive by The C L Van Dusen Nursery Co of Geneva New York with immediate applications.
An ad notes many white soaps claim to be as good as Ivory but lack its special qualities. It urges consumers to request Ivory Soap and insist on obtaining it. Copyright 1986 by Procter & Gamble.
A Greene county anecdote recalls that the town of Linton was renamed from New Jerusalem around 1832 after Wim. Linton of Terre Haute, following his successful trip to Europe to fund a state bank. Wickliff Wines, an early resident, had started the post office as New Jerusalem in his house, which formed the town.
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