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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1888
Page
2
A garbled excerpt discusses democracy as a fearless, generous force that protects liberty, labor, and property. It claims democracy is the law of nature and guardian of equal rights, while condemning despotism and corruption.
The piece notes West Virginia’s Democratic win at the state level and the national implications for Harrison and Cleveland. It lists prospective congressional candidates by county and discusses local party dynamics, voter shifts, and campaign activity.
Official 2d district results list Republican winners and Democratic candidates by county totals. Republicans carried the estate by 4572 with three elected representatives and multiple Democrats winning seats in Evansville Washington Seymour Aurora Columbus and other towns. Strong pluralities noted for Parrett O Neal Brown Holman Cooper Bynem Brookshire Shively Martin McClellan Browne Cheadle Owen across counties.
A late night gathering Saturday in Greene County drew about 23 Republicans, 75 Democrats and several women and children. They fireworks to celebrate, whisky flowed, and paint was used on doors. A grand jury soon began proceedings against the involved party leaders, including BILL JovEs.
B. L. Allen argues against Forbes and the Gurd party line, defending the Prohibition movement and its leaders Fisk and Brooks. He cites Indiana Supreme Court decisions and 1854 convention statements to claim ideal option is unconstitutional and warns parties against liquor interests guiding policy.
Shelby Volunteer argues wedding present lists and public displays are demeaning. He condemns pretense of generosity and social pressure to give beyond means, calling for reform of the custom as a mark of good character and civic sense.
The Democrat announces a new promotion offering a year of the newspaper for 41.50 plus 52 pieces of music worth 40c each. Readers are urged to tell neighbors with pianos or organs to help increase subscriptions and settle old debts promptly.
Jim W. Dalrymple of Solsberry Indiana invites readers to submit pictures to be copied or enlarged and to review his special offers for the month. The message encourages home activity and direct involvement in selecting reproduction services.
Announcement of a Union service at the P. church on Thanksgiving day at 10 30 in the morning with a sermon by Rev C C Danks pastor of the M E church. All invited. Also note hog cholera appears locally and a remedy Dead Shot is touted as preventive and cure.
In James restaurant fresh oysters available any hour with various serving styles. James E Whitney, Rochester NY, seeks agents to sell nursery stock with free outfit and steady pay. Haines offers fresh bakery goods and candies at ice cream parlors. Dead Shot pain relief touted for sprains and neuralgia. Waterloo NC nursery firm I C Peirson & Co seeks reliable workers with paid expenses or commission.
The widow of Samuel Miller died last Wednesday at age seventy leaving behind son J. E. Miller who runs a grain and wool business. The town noted several local items including fires at widow Moore’s house now occupied by Mr Roderback and various notices about health remedies and local visitors and events.
Mrs Phoebe Chesley Peterson of Clay County Town reports relief from years of kidney trouble and lameness after using Electric Bitters. She says pain and weakness disappeared and she can perform housework again. Available at S Staleno’s Drug Store with prices 50c and 1.00.
Readers report bad roads along Salt river and fields blocked by heavy Ioads. Several locals such as Misa Nannie Quillin, Jasper Huey, and Edgar Lester are mentioned with varied activities. Political chatter and small town visits fill the scene as post office job talks and stock movements occur.
A letter from T. A. Slolum M. C. of 181 Peart Street New York claims a timely remedy cures thousands of hopeless consumption cases. He offers two free bottles to readers who send their express and post office address.
Town residents seen on the streets include John Wollam J N Hardesty and J W Garrett of Snake Hollow. Two lawsuits were filed with the State defeated each time. Clark Chaney agents visited town. W C Bennett returning from Bloomfield. A divorce case looms this term. Elder Parker preaches at Koleen on December 21. Beal Flynn and Mattie Harper wed near Bloomfield and reside in Odon Lud. Edington leads a progressing school Mollie Furgeson teaches in the primary.
An old ad promotes The Brit Salve for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions with a guaranteed refund if not satisfied. Sold by Steve Stalcup with a price of 25 cents per box.
In this excerpt residents travel to McVille and Bloomfield for business and family visits. Notable names include J. K. Bullock, Martin Brown, J. C. Heaton, Miss Jennie Yeoman, Miss Ida Bullock, Jato Combs, and Luther Comba. A medical letter from 1887 discusses Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $1000 incentive for cure success. Local exchanges mention various visits across townships and counties.
Local notes record George L. Birkpatricks support for Hilland Gray in the presidential race and Robington moves by Mausfickl. Rev E A Floyd and Mrs Nichol son preach near Clift's while voters debate party loyalties and future postmaster prospects under Republican rule.
An 19th century column blends medical ad copy praising Wood's Sarsaparilla for catarrh with brief local notices. It mentions political shifts as Democrats seek election chances, teaching assignments, personnel changes, sales of wool, and residents visiting towns such as Mineral City Bloomfield Coal City Marcus and Alpha Morrison taking over a mail route.
Residents report shifts in town offices and post office relocation, ongoing political sentiments, and plans for infrastructure like sidewalks and a livery stable. People named include Billie Haywood Mise Tucker Jack Sumner C E Davis A R Tryon L L Wirkpatrick Osker Manefield K., with local business mentions and remarks on health and weather.
The week’s items mention a Bey preacher to preach next Sunday and others visiting town on Monday and Saturday. It cites school management being progressed, local officials in town, a preacher at Hebron, typhoid recovery, and various townsfolk dynamics in Greesz country with mixed names and scattered events.
Burre i Flynn to Maelma Marpez Benjamin A Daniel to Sarah Talley Elmer Jinnier to Sallie Sherwood Edward H Dayhoff to Nannie Gibson C F Boyd to Nannie Arimstrogg Harry Vage to Florence Tageman Peter Flater to Elizabeth Jane Rundrick
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