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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1889

Page

5

Notice of Trustee Office Hours for Cass Township

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 each week during the term to transact township business only on those days as provided by law.

NOTIC Wright Township Greene County Indiana Jasonville Wm, Powell Washington Township George Bogard Cass Newberry John D Moore Taylor Township Henry Borter Grant Township Wm. I. Deckard Otice Highland Township Simon Bland Stockton Township Linton Joseph Mosh New York United States New York Custom House

Teacher's Examination Notice for Bloomfield Indiana

Notice that a teacher's license examination will be held on the last Saturday of each month starting at o'clock a m. in the Bloomfield High School room. William M Moss County Superintendent Bloomfield Ind June Sth Isso

Court House William M. Moss Bloomfield Ind Juventh Isso

Notice of Survey for Thomas Sharpless in Greene County

On the red day of November last the Surveyor at Greene County Indiana will survey establish relocate and perpetuate lines and corners in North fractional section 3 township 6 north range 5 west including the northwest corner of that section and the line dividing it and lot one of west fractional section 3 in the same township and range Lewis H Jones 8213 Oct. 19 1889.

Thomas Sharpless Lsst Greene County Indiana Saids Township Range Lewis H. Jones

Educational column on teachers and text books

County Superintendent urges better schooling through parental support and student attendance. He stresses teacher duties to cultivate oral expression and attractive rooms, loan books to needy pupils, and avoid advancing students prematurely. Textbooks should serve teachers, not dominate instruction.

B.L. Allen

Moss Denies License Sale Corruption Charges

A letter from William M. Moss of Bloomfield Indiana, dated November 5, 1889, rejects a News article accusing him of selling licenses. He defends his integrity, invites investigation, and questions the reporter’s duty, asserting his focus on public school children and openness.

William M. Moss Bloomfield Ind

Halloween Eve and All Saints Day Traditions Explained

The Sullivan Democrat explains All Hallows Eve origins as the vigil before All Saints Day on November 1, tracing its roots to Roman Catholic practice and noting the holiday’s centuries old association with romance and divination. It cautions against mischief and hopes youths restraint.

Hallow Saya Sullivan Democrat

Resolutions of Respect for Barnet Campbell

Resolutions from Newberry Lodge No 24 in Newberry Indiana mourn the death of Barnet Campbell aged 33, who died October 10 1859. They praise his character as a good member and model citizen, extend sympathy to his family, and request publication of the resolutions in Bloomfield papers and a copy to the family.

Hall OF Newberry Lotuiz Ind Barnet Campbell Bro. Campbell Dushband Newberry Lodge Bloomfield Harvey E Cusum AN de Safe Scotrt James P, Denton

Outfitter Recommends Advertising For Solid Returns

A successful merchant argues advertising yields profits, noting newspaper ads outperform sign boards and hand-bills in drawing customers and lending credibility. He cites experience of higher, persistent impact from newspaper announcements over temporary street flyers. Also mentions Greene county land sale and hog cholera remedies appearing locally.

Street Flyer

Alden’s Manifold Cyclopedia Volumes Reviewed

Publisher Joan B. Alden touts volume fourteen of Alden's Manifeld Cyclopedia as a valuable combined dictionary and cyclopedia. It covers topics from Excommunicate to Flowers with pages devoted to Faraday Fashion Fertilizers Firearms and more, priced at 60 cents cloth binding or 45 cents half morocco, with five volume set discounts available postpaid.

Alden Exclude Floyd Faraday Florence Florida Morocco Joan B. Alden New York Chicago Atlanta

Washington Gazette rails at Harrison Second District patronage

The Washington Gazette attacks President Harrison over Second District appointments. It accuses Republicans of being ignored in federal patronage, criticizes two seasoned hacks for office, notes local grievances in Daviess County, and cites a rejected well-supported candidate influenced by a self-serving ally. The piece calls the situation poor politics.

The Washington Gazette Harrison Indiana Daviess County White House

John Weaver opens first class harness shop in old jail residence

Greene county residents are invited to patronize John Weaver's new harness shop located in the former jail residence on the east side of the square. He offers a large stock of harnesses saddles bridles whips collars and more and promises quick custom work upon request.

John Weaver Greene County

Good Location Good Business Growing Town Notice

Inquiries invited for information about a growing town business opportunity. Interested parties may contact Wm. M. Moss in Bloomfeld for details.

Wm. M. Moss Bloomfeld

High Happenings and Sober Cures at Local Gate

Sunday visits and a birthday dinner surprise mark community life as neighbors install no hunting signs on farms. A drunkenness cure advertises Golden Specific promising painless withdrawal with coffee, claiming thousands cured and urging inquiry from Cincinnati.

Gallen Golden SyPrereic Co Sh Race Street Cincionati O, Gyri

Community Notes From Clover Valley and Nearby

Miss Louvina Westmoreland stays at home. Elzie Watson and wife visited Aiaon Collins Sunday. W. M. Meredith attended the Meeting at Cincinnati Sunday. Our school progresses under C. A. Martindale. Clover Valley spelling match Friday night a grand success. Mrs Ed McDonald and children of Oklahoma visiting relatives and friends there. She says it is a fine country.

Clover Valley Ed. McDonald Oklahoma

Supreme Court Reverses Indictment In Stropes Case

The Supreme Court reverses the lower court in Edwin R. Stropes v state. It holds the indictment under the 1888 act defective for not alleging felonious intent and rejects a broad reading of the statute. The decision ends the case due to the statute of limitations barring a new indictment.

Indianapolis Supreme Court E. R. Stropes Edwin R. Stropes Greene

Licenses Issued by Clerk Ramsey Since Last Issue

The clerk issued licenses to William S. Scharb and Mary F. Crites, David C. Roach and Mary F. Callison, James P. Bullock and Sarah BE. Clark, John Murphy and Ada Lynn, Harry Antibas and Mary Beard, Septimus L. Woodward and Susannah Mason.

Clerk Ramsey William S. Scharb Mary F. Crites David C. Roach Mary F. Callison James P. Bullock Sarah BE. Clark John Murphy Ada Lynn Harry Antibas Mary Beard Septimus L. Woodward Susannah Mason

Receipts and Expenditures Across Township Funds

The record lists receipts from CountyTreas. 467.50 and 31.235. Q2 total receipts 3887.70 for road tax fund plus township and special school fund totals. Expenditures cover road works and supplies, surveying, lumber, labor, and insurance, with notable items for Polk Gardner, Wm Vangilder, Thos Grace, and others. The report also shows balances on hand and year totals across school and trust funds.

County Treas Cox Starcup Leneye Jacob McIndoo Myers Clogston Hillebrook Einige Die Polk Gardner County Treasur Iea Vounty Treag Thos Grace Halstead Grant J Gillett Himebrook Slimebrook HS Terhune Polk Garder Erhune Summit Coal Co M Halstead Adm Emil Stein Grand Rapids School Urnishing Co Arnold Streightwood Furnishing Co Tee Treas Board of Education Ant Laletef Cece Ccssseeeccserreesen

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