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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1889
Page
1
In promotional testimonial style the ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as uniquely effective for purifying blood and boosting strength and appetite. It emphasizes its peculiar formula and preparation and cites Mrs J S Snyder of Pottsville Penn as evidence of relief from wakefulness eczema and low spirits after one bottle.
Notice to residents of Cass township Greene county Indiana that John D Moore trustee will be at his residence one mile southeast of Newberry on Mondays and Tuesdays during his term to transact township business. No business will be transacted on other days as provided by law.
Simon Bland and Joseph Mosh, trustees, announce they will transact township business at their residences or office in Linton on every day except Sunday. The notices apply to Highland township and Stockton township in Greene county Indiana and invite public attention and participation.
Notice announces monthly teacher license examinations on the last Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Bloomfield high school room. William M. Moss, County Superintendent, Bloomfield, Ind., June 5, 1839.
D. J. Terhune, local real estate agent and notary public, lists extensive town and farm properties for sale in Linton Indiana. The notice promotes available parcels and property types across the area.
On November 22 1889 the Greene county Surveyor will survey establish and relocate lines and corners including the northwest corner of north fractional section three township six north range five west and the boundary between that north fractional section and lot one of west fractional section three in Greene county Indiana Lewish Sone dated October 19 1889.
A county superintendent writes on making schools attractive and orderly with parent cooperation and proper book access. It argues teachers must develop oral expression and avoid advancing students before mastery, and it contends textbooks should serve teachers not master them.
William M. Moss of Bloomfield Indiana defends his record as county superintendent against accusations of selling licenses. He asserts his actions are transparent and invites investigation, urging the News author to expose any concrete corruption or apologize for deceiving readers. Date cited November 5, 1889.
The Sullivan Democrat explains Halloween origins from All Hallows Eve to All Saints Day and notes the night as a time for curious charms and marriage guessing. It warns against excess mischief that could land youths in trouble, urging moderation.
Resolutions from Newberry Lodge No 624 I C C F Newberry Ind dated Oct 31 1889 mourn the death of Barnet Campbell who died Oct 10 1889 aged 83. The lodge lists his roles as husband father son and neighbor and notes his promotion to the lodge above. A copy is to be sent to the family and published in Bloomfield papers.
A detailed explanation using a Paris and a New York hat to show how a 50 cent tariff raises the final retail price. The piece traces costs from importer to retailer, showing four profit layers plus tax, and argues tariffs lift prices and harm consumers while shielding local producers.
The text argues that farmers face competition from crowded nations with high population per square mile, such as Belgium England Holland Italy Japan and Germany, while the United States is sparsely populated. This density drives labor costs and yields lower crop prices as markets are shared with less prosperous regions.
A merchant credits newspaper advertising with high returns. He notes that spending 100 a year in ads can yield 200 in profit, outperforming sign boards and hand-bills. Newspapers add dignity and persistent reach, unlike sporadic street flyers. Farm for sale: 120 acres in Greene County Indiana. Bargain terms and long time available. For details, Cons E Barrett Indianapolis. Hog cholera has appeared locally. Dead Shot claims to prevent and cure.
A promotional notice praises Alden publisher for Volume 14 of Manifold Cyclopaedia. It highlights breadth across subjects, integrated dictionary and cyclopedia format, clear illustrations, and practical detail. The review notes pricing in cloth and morocco bindings and offers subscription details.
The Washington Gazette argues President Harrison mishandled Second District patronage by ignoring Republican counsel. It decries rejected county appointments, notes failures in Indiana, and blames a White House decision influenced by a local lawyer-politician, calling it bad politics.
John Weaver operates a first class harness shop in the residence of the old jail on the east side of the equate. He offers a large line of harness saddles bridles whips collars and more and promises quality craftsmanship on short notice. Visit him for goods and service.
Store for sale in growing town with good location and business potential. For information inquire of Wm. M. Moss in Bloomfield.
Noah Elgan visited his brother Elijah on Sunday. Samuel Sanders and Allen Speaker collided last Sunday week a mile west of Dixon but caused no injuries, only broken ties. R I Snider was surprised with a birthday dinner by friends and relatives. A neighborly dispute over hunting rises as most farms post No hunting, while others resist barring small game.
An advertisement touts Dr Haine s Golden Specific as a universal cure for drunkenness and liquor habit saying it can be added to tea or coffee with the drinker s knowledge or unknowingly and that thousands have been cured without their awareness. It claims no harm and guarantees cures with a request to send for details from the Golden Specific Co Cincinnati Ohio.
Miss Louvina Westmoreland stays home. Elzie Watson and wife visited Ammon Collins Sunday. W. M. Meredith and family attended the Cincinnati meeting. Our school progresses under GO A Martindale. Mrs Ed McDonald and children of Oklahoma visit. She says this is a fine country.
The Indiana Supreme Court overturns the lower court finding that an indictment under the 1888 act against a county treasurer was defective for not alleging felonious intent. The decision holds indictments must plead felonious intent when required, and that a statute could not be read too broadly. The ruling ends the case due to statute limitations on reindictment.
The clerk lists new licenses granted including William Scharb to Mary Crites, David Roach to Mary Callison, James Bullock to Sarah Clark, John Murphy to Ada Lynn, Harry Antibua to Mary Board, and Septimus Woodward to Susannah Mason.
The document lists receipts and expenditures for township funds, special school funds, and dog tax funds. It covers balance on hand at last report, amounts received from county treasurer, total expenditures, and overdrawn balances. Names of supervisors and trustees appear with charges for services and payments for teaching, repairs, and supplies. It includes detailed line items for coal, repairs, hauling, and building costs, plus trust and service accounts and duty tasks of the trustee.
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