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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1889

Page

2

Local Newspaper Notice on Subscriptions and Post Office Filing

An aged county newspaper notice invites advertisers to inspect subscription books at THE DEMOCRAT and directs mail to the paper in Bloomfield Indiana. It states a yearly price of 1 50 dollars and notes post office entry as second class matter.

Democrat Elizabeth Ried Elizabeth Reid Frank H. Reid Addison ¥. Ried Maggie L. Reid Anna Belle Reese Basen AL Reese Joanna L. Ried Oleyei Circuit Court Greene County Indiana Bloomfield Ranklin Ramsey Greene Circuit Court Lizzie E. Cooper Joseph &. Cooper Franklin Ramsey M.D. Ellis P’ff Circuit Court of Greene Counts John O. Burbank Absalom Barton Francis Barton Frances Barton Charles Barton George Barton Erie May Barton Delia J. Bashaw Ira Barton Anna Spotts David Barton Anna Barton Leonard Barton Margaret Barton Allen Gaskill Rosanna S. Gaskill

Subscription Terms For The Sentinel In 1889

The notice explains subscription dates and payment rules. It states subscribers can renew by mail if not in town and that papers may be stopped if payments lapse. It notes bills are due every Saturday night and outlines county and out of county payment requirements.

John Peters John Peter

Sheriff’s sales dominate Worthington Times coverage

The Worthington Times reports that sheriff’s sales receive the bulk of local notices and public auction coverage, highlighting recurring listings and frequent deadlines in the sheriff’s sale section.

The Worthington Times

Farmers Mutual Benefit Association gains county momentum

The Farmers Mutual Benefit Association is sweeping through the county like a Kansas cyclone and could do farmers much good.

Farmer’s Mutal Benefit Association Kansas

Morton Opens New Washington Locust Store Thriving

Vice President Morton launches an 8 locust shop in Washington already reporting strong sales and likely profitable returns. The venture is described as a thriving business investment with promising prospects.

Morton Washington

North Dakota Farmers Vote for Home Market Blessings

TuHos voters and thousands of starving farmers in North Dakota find solace in the idea of a home market they helped secure by their votes. The remark frames the political outcome as a safeguard for local producers and community livelihoods.

North Dakota

Library officials plan book additions for local schools

The News and Times reports that T. R. Bruner Kinsey Cullison H Hunt and C C Ballard will introduce new books in their schools Bruner and Cullison have new titles while Hunt adds two thirds of his and Ballard contributes part of his selections, outlining a broad school reading update.

T. R. Bruner Kinsey Cullison H. Hunt C.C. Ballard Messrs. Bruner Cullison Mr. Hunt Mr. Ballard

Greene County News Weighs Cyrus E. Davis For Congress

The News awaits whether Greene county voters rally behind Cyrus E. Davis if he enters the race. It notes Davis has recently earned praise after weeks of sharp criticism from the paper and the public.

Greene County Cyrus E. Davis Congress Davis

Morton’s Washington Vice Presidency Attracts Attention

VicE-PRESIDENT Morton opens a new saloon in Washington, a historic first as the first vice president to buy the office and to hold a license to sell liquor while in office, likely drawing attention from the moral ideas faction.

Morton Washington

Local Papers At County Seat Face Patronage Split

The critique argues Linton and Worthington papers should stay strictly local and non sectarian. It decries two party papers at the county seat for campaign duties and for distributing patronage after a disputed printing burden.

Linton Worthington

Editor Serrit Attacks Administration in District Paper

The Democrat critic cites Washington Gazette editor Serrit calling Harrison’s actions disgraceful and appointing “superannated imbeciles.” He questions who is targeted, noting Boss Chambers and Eli Hornaday as possible examples and inviting readers to infer meanings.

Serrit Washington Gazette Harrison Lerrit Chambers Eli Hornaday

Notice of Jersey Yearling Bail Call and Subscriptions

Notice states a jersey yearling bail call owner can recover by paying this notice and damages Frank NEWson The DEMOCRAT is authorized to take new subscriptions or collect money due the Linton Enterprise The Enterprise is authorized to do the same for us A J Dickey of Scotland Indiana testifies Dead Shot alleviated wrist pain and swelling after one bottle with two to three applications

Frank Newson Democrat Linton Enterprise Enterprise A. J. Dickey Scotland Ind

Mary Livermore’s Mystory of the War draws agents nationwide

The rush of agents for Mary A. Livermore’s Mystory of the War continues as sales rise daily. The book, not a war history but Livermore’s four years as a nurse, promises profound pathos and profit for agents. Published by A D Worthington & Co of Hartford with agent recruitment note in another column.

Mary A. Livermore A. D. Worthington & Co Hartford, Conn

Democratic sweep across states dominates Tuesday elections

The piece notes Democratic victories in Ohio Campbell winning governor by a 15000 plurality and broad majorities in state tickets. It reports legislative splits with Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate and sketches results in Iowa New York Virginia New Jersey Maryland Massachusetts Nebraska Pennsylvania with mixed outcomes.

Ohio Campbell House of Representatives Senate Boss Iowa New York Virginia McKinney Hilly Mahone New Jersey Maryland Massachusetts Nebraska Pennsylvania Foraker Maassachusetts Times-Star Columbus Conger House Neal Democrat State Committee

Newberry Special questioned Cushman team in 1889 row

A long interrogation targets Cushman for involvement in writing a controversial Newberry article. The letter lists numerous allegations about bribery, influence peddling, licenses, and school appointments tied to Cushman, Johnson, and others, dated Newberry Ind November 7 1889.

Ohio and Virginia election returns lead Democrats to gains

Ohio results show Democrat Campbell with a lead exceeding 7 000 as Neal claims a likely statewide Democratic majority on joint ballot. Republicans concede Campbell's election but doubt full assembly gains. Other states report mixed outcomes with Democrats carrying several counties and Virginias results awaited.

Foraker Campbell CoumpBus Conger Republican State Executive Committee Campbell Williams Knox Hancock Pike Noble Stark Adams van Wert Hardin General Assembly Neal House Toledo

Democratic Gains Reported Across Virginia in Local Dispatches

Alexandria dispatches show rising Democratic gains in Virginia, with the Ninth district giving McKinney a margin over 2000 and state totals surpassing 30,000 since 1888. Two-thirds Democratic majorities are expected in the legislature, Henrico elects Davis, and congratulatory telegrams pour in from New York and Ohio.

Alexandria Saltville Ninth McKinney Henrico County Davis Gordon Barbour

Democratic-Republican Gains in Baltimore and State

Bartinorr reports Boughman Democrat wins comptroller by 8 000 in the state. Democrats elect twelve first branch and seven second branch men. fusionists ten first branch and four second branch men. Senate 18 Democrats 8 Republicans. House 56 Democrats 385 Republicans. Baltimore mayor totals Davidson Democrat 40 984, Stairs fusion 37 316, Michelberger Prohibition 632. Democratic plurality 2 954. Cleveland's 1888 plurality was 6 945.

Bartinorr Boughman Senate Democrats House Baltimore Davidson Stairs Fusion Michelberger Prohibition Cleveland

Iowa Returns Point to Democrat State Ticket Victory

Des Moines reports on election returns show the Democratic state ticket leading by about 10 000 votes with Boies ahead. Republicans concede an 8 000 net loss and expect Boies to win governor by around 3 000. Legislature expected Republican but with reduced margins.

Des Moines Iowa Boics Boies

Prohibition Shaped Kansas Local Elections

Kansas counties voted on local offices with issues largely limited to local matters. The article notes prohibition influenced voter sentiment and that the statewide context colored county races, though most contests remained focused on local governance.

Kansas

Republicans Victorious in Massachusetts Returns

Boston voters show Brackett leading with 123,691 votes to Russell 117,523 and Blackmer 13,263 in a partial statewide tally. Hall's lieutenant governor lead trails Brackett’s, while the legislature shifts toward more Republicans with 30 Senate seats and 157 House members reported versus prior totals.

Boston Quincy Massachusetts Brackett Russell Blackmer Leutenant Hall Senate House

Democratic Victory Looms In New Jersey Returns

Nov 6 returns pour in from across New Jersey showing a strong Democratic lead. Early tallies place the Senate at 11 Republicans to 10 Democrats and the Assembly at 33 Democrats to 27 Republicans. Abbott’s statewide majority seen between 7,000 and 8,000 votes. The New York Sun cites a 10,000 to 12,000 range.

Jersey City Senate Assembly Abbott New York Sun New Jersey

Six Killed in Battle Between Judge Lewis and Howards

News from Prirvinir Kentucky reports Judge Lewis and fifty armed men clashed Wednesday on Martin's Fork with the Howard gang. Six killed including Hall and Whitlock and several wounded. Lewis vows to pursue the gang until they are driven from the county as volunteers reinforce.

Judge Lewis Prirvinir Howard Hall Whitlock J. P. Meyer & Company Louisville and Nashville Cumberland Gap Virginia Harlan County Lewis Law and Order Party Kentucky

Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Harrison

The president proclaims Thanksgiving Day for November 28 1889 praising divine providence blessing peace, harvests, and national unity and urging prayer and worship across the United States with the seal affixed in Washington.

Washington Benjamin Harrison United States of America Gédd United States

Republican Light Vote Cast in Pennsylvania State Election

November 6 report from Poiapenninsa shows only state officer elected was state treasurer Henry Boyer, Republican. Ed ward A. Bigler Democrat and James T. Johnson Prohibitionist also ran. Boyer expected to win by a large margin with about 60,000-plus plurality nationwide but initial returns indicate a light turnout and a strong Republican gain across 27 counties.

Poiapenninsa Pennsylvania Henry &. Boyer Edward A. Bigler James T. Johnson Boyer Idars Suter Dutline Philadelphia

Nebraska returns favor GOP in state and county vote

In Lisco, Nebraska voters chose minor state and county officers and elected a Republican congressman to fill the Second district vacancy after James Laird's death. The election passed quietly with fair weather and an estimated Republican state ticket majority of 2,000. The state leans heavily Republican with little local excitement.

Liscoux Neb. G Nebraska James Laird

Quiet Election in Democratic Stronghold as Weather Reduces Vote

In Jackson Mississippi on November 6 there was no opposition to the Democratic ticket and few returns due to a lack of interest. Some excitement occurred in counties with local dissent, but overall the election was unusually quiet. Unfavorable weather further reduced turnout.

Kansas tMahone Pankenstone W. Va Mahone Harrison Butler Mahone Butler Senator Mahone Mashone Jackson Migs

Estimated Democratic Majorities in New York Races

New York voters on November 6 show estimated Democratic margins for state offices. Rice secretary of state leads by 22,057, Wimple comptroller by 12,721, Labor attorney general by 12,640, Danforth treasurer by 16,630, and O'Brien judge of the court of appeals by about 20,000.

New York Rice Wimple Labor Danforth O’brien Court of Appeals

Light Wyoming vote as snow blocks turnout

Heavy snow and slick roads keep Wyoming constituting vote on the state constitution light, with an estimated 10 000 voters and under 1000 opposed. In Chicago Cook County Democrats win ten commissioners and Republicans five, Stephens Republican for recorder by 1040, and Tammany leads in New York judge results with three districts left.

Cugyvenny Wy. T Wyoming Chicago Cook Stephens Crawford Tammany New York Judge of General Sessions Gildersleeve Fitzgerald

President Harrison Ends Night Uncertain Returns

President Harrison slept after 10 as election returns offered no definite state results. Attorney General Miller visited briefly. Windom discussed Ohio and Mahone defeats. Cleveland plans Europe next June per New York dispatch. Murder case: Smith captured in Tennessee for killing City Marshal Williams at Trenton, Kentucky.

Halford Windom Treasury Mahone Ohio Aiahone Clevelands Europe Bosiays Washington Dispatch the Globe New York Cleveland Nashvillle Tenn Smith Williams Trenton Dever Clarksville

Fast Time in 2 New Direction

Railroads cut through travel time as two vestibuled trains run daily between Chicago and Cincinnati in ten hours linking the south with the northwest. The Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton and Monon routes lead the rapid transit effort starting November 4.

Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton Monon Chicago

Cash Talks At We Desire to Close Out Our Stock

An advertisement promises to clear entire stock with guarantee of perfect fits and attractive prices. Shoppers are urged to call and see whether the claim holds true.

Harper’s Magazine 1890 offerings announced for readers

Harper’s Magazine 1890 to feature Edwin A. Abrey Shakespeare with Andrew Lang comments, Alphonso Daudet tale The Colonists of Tarascon translated by Denry James, illustrated by Rossi and Mybrach. W D Howells and Lafcadio Hearn to contribute serialized fiction Youma with illustrations. Aproned to include current topics, poetry, and timely articles.

Edwin A. Abrey Makren Andrew Lang Harper’s Magazine Alphonso Daudet Tarascon Denry James Rossi and Mybrach W. D. Howells Lafcadio Hearn

Harper's Magazine and Harper's Weekly Subscription Rates

Advertisement outlines subscription options for Harper's Magazine Harper's Weekly and Harper's Bazaar plus Young People. Details include postage free to US Canada and Mexico bound volumes prices binding cloth cases and an index volume. Payment via post office money order or draft. Address Harper & Brothers New York.

Harper's Magazine Harper's Weekly Harper's Bazar Harper's United States Canada Mexico Starper’s MaGazIne Post Office Harper & Brothers New York

Bradlaugh Recovering from Lung Congestion Relapse

The report states Mgr Bradlaugh, afflicted with congestion of the lungs, is again improving after a recent relapse. In another item, Col Robert H Shankland, editor of The Cattaraugus Union, died at his home in Elliottville at age 77.

Bradlaugh Mgr Aunaged Burrato, N Robert H. Shankland Cattaraugus Union Elliottville

The Ivory Soap Box Rescue Tale

A boy stranded on a burning ship ends up perched on a box of Ivory Soap. He drifts at sea and is carried safely to shore, buoyed by the famous soap. The piece contrasts genuine Ivory with counterfeit soaps and urges readers to insist on the original.

Procter & Gamble

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