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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1894
Page
2
Fragmentary note states a receiver earned fees totaling $50,000 in a case. The text mentions Bloomfield Indiana and a person named Gilbert in a supervisory role. Details are incomplete and unclear due to damaged source.
A Colorado candidate named Warr declares a bid to unseat the adjutant general, aiming to win the military post and lead state defense affairs. The move signals a political challenge within state military leadership.
Damaged OCR text references a person named SalvadorFrancn related to a November 1 1893 dynamite bombing in Barcelona that killed twenty and injured fifty others. police garrote is noted.
Japanese forces repulsed a Chinese attack twenty miles from Port Arthur. Fighting continued with Chinese resistance noted, but Japanese defenders held their position and secured a tactical success near Port Arthur.
The Senate discussed the formation of the new New York legislature and concluded that there is not sufficient doubt about the validity of acts from 1895. The session focused on confirming legislative authority and addressing potential questions about previous actions.
A new oil well at Bradner Ohio has been bored and is capable of producing about 300 barrels per hour. Officials report steady flow and expect further testing to confirm sustained output.
The EnE reports a plan proposed after a labor meeting to consolidate all labor organizations into a single umbrella group. Governor Warr and Colonel W. P. Breckenridge are each slated to embark on a lecture tour to promote the initiative.
Congressman Bynum will return to Indianapolis once his term as representative ends, resuming residence in the city. The statement signals no immediate public role beyond completing current duties.
The remains of the late Czar were laid to rest at Saint Petersburg with imposing religious ceremonies on the 19th instant, marking a formal royal funeral event in imperial Russia.
Worthington Times notes in town on legal business C B E Davis plans to run as Democratic candidate for congress in the district. At Bloomfield yesterday Moffett presided, with his honors modestly borne by the judge.
Col A M Hardy joins three fellow Republican Congressmen elect in a meeting to devise redistricting tactics for the state at the upcoming legislative session. The effort aims to influence electoral maps and party advantage in future elections.
A report notes the Tax Cook gang tied to the Verdigras River and led by I T with a Cherokee squad nearby. A deadly struggle is anticipated as Cook leads his wife or sweetheart in the route.
Goopaan Dem Keith Rep all received the same vote total in Knox Circuit Court Prosecuting Attorney race. The notice suggests a likely further election in their interest.
A federal grand jury started hearing evidence on Thursday morning November 15 in a charging process regarding the case. The proceedings focus on evaluating the government’s accusations and potential indictments.
Destructive quakes devastate southern towns leaving sixty people dead and widespread damage. Authorities report collapsed buildings and rescue efforts ongoing as relief organizes.
Readable fragment signals opposition to intervention in Europe and Asia, mentioning China and Japan, suggesting a stance against military or political involvement and a broader critique of foreign policy.
A Middleton Connecticut physician warns of a typhoid outbreak traced to tingraw oysters. The warning notes several residents and officials are investigating the source and urging caution in seafood consumption.
U S Attorney Jackson in the Indian Territory funds an expedition against Bill Cook and his followers. Cook replies with a letter vowing to kill Jackson if the pursuits do not cease.
Reports from Domitan and San Cristobal De las Casas describe intense war feeling against Guatemalan forces. In Mexico City cartridge manufacturers rush to production as a steamer Jan dro is slated to transport a thousand soldiers to the frontier.
Coll, who ran as a populist in Alabama, alleges fraud to gain the governorship a second time. He says he was elected in 1892 and 1894 and calls for populists to gather in Montgomery on December 1, 1894, to seat him. Governor Stone and the General Assembly maintain Oatis was duly elected and seated.
Judge D P Baldwin of Logan says in his opinion that the state of Indiana cannot be redistricted or gerrymandered for legislative purposes in 95. The remark reflects concern about constitutional boundaries and fair representation.
The passage discusses the timing of elections and censuses under the Indiana constitution. It argues that elections in 52 and 54 should follow the pre constitutional enumeration, with a new census every six years beginning in 55 and continuing through 61 67 73 79 85 91 and 97, highlighting sections 100 and 102 and urging Democratic attention.
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes Andrew Humphreys will be the oldest member of the coming legislature at seventy four. A long political career marks his record from 1849 to 1894 including terms as State Senator and U S Representative. The piece compares his experience with past leaders and jokes about the editor’s own age.
The article details Saturday changes at the county court house. It highlights new Circuit Judge William Moffett from Owen County, replacing Judge Briggs after six years. It notes Franklin Ramsey relinquishing the County Clerk post to John W. Graham, and The County Auditor Thus C. Owen passing duties to a successor.
The article details four year county auditor tenure and successor Cary Douey from Taylor Township, plus John H. Johnson remaining sheriff with deputies and new appointments. It notes transfers to Worthington for banking, real estate partnerships for Gilbert Hendren, and new deputy clerks Fred Miller and Charley Combs, plus other shifts in offices and duties.
Dr Price Cream Baking Powder presents an advertisement for homeseekers excursion to Virginia through Louisiana with one fare round trip. Date December 4 with liberal stopovers. For rates and details contact B&0 SOUTHWESTERN RAILWAY agents or W P Townsend Vincennes Indiana.
See Slinkard and Hendren for loans on improved farms with eastern companies offering 6 percent interest on $1,000 and up. Other loans available at 6 percent on $500 and up. Also provide first-class abstracts on short notice.
280 acres good upland in Greene county with 100 acres meadow and 240 acres cleared. Includes good buildings and orchard. Price terms: $500 down and balance in five annual payments of $500 each at 6 percent interest. A big bargain.
500 wagon loads of choice Lavan kin for Sole on the farm of Short and Hendren on Goose Pond. Bid at $1 for lead with side boards. Thos. Osborn listed on the farm.
An old advertising text touts Dr Weed's patent Liver Pellets from Worms Dispensary Medical Association of Buffalo New York. It promises relief from bilious headaches digestive trouble and constipation and claims the pellets are made from pure refined proprietary extracts and sugar coated for child friendliness. Free samples are offered via mail with address details.
Abroad notice advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and sells for 25 cents per box through S. Staleup.
Jacob Flory and family visited Henry Flory on Sunday. John Flory visited friends near Shelburn on Saturday and Sunday. Worthington residents were seen in the area Sunday. Daisy Blaker and Stella Sheppard called on Lettie and Police Flory Monday evening. Clarence Sheppard and wife from Elliston passed through Saturday. Maud Pickard attended the Christian Endeavor at Camp Ground Friday. Ada Osburn and sister Tona visited Pearl and Katie Smith Sunday. Ellie and Florence Flory attended Sunday school at the Chapel. Free trial offer for Dr King’s New Discovery and New Life Pills is advertised through Stalcup’s Drug Store.
Election mood settles as Marion Tailor runs a dancing hall this winter while local figures Emma Semple Ora Lee Semple and Nannie Gwin visit Mrs Tom Raper. Ed Pugh returns from Missouri and California with talk of a social at Raper’s and a baseball game Sunday. France Henry improves and Luther Levingston visits John Pugh. Uncle Andy praised amid political jests.
A vintage ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a safeguard against impure blood and disease, claiming it defends health and defeats illness. Hood's Pills are promoted for nausea indigestion and biliousness with a 25 cent price.
Rev. Goss and Bennett lead a protracted meeting for M. E. people in Scotland. Mrs. David Garry of Shoals visits friends. James Whitaker and Jack Jamison seen at Bloomfield. Rumor of a forthcoming wedding in Scotland. Mrs. Dolly Laughlin of Bloomfield and son Will visit. Post office moved to Dr Burks drug room. Jacob Isenogle builds a small barn. W W Summerville from near Martin visits Shoals. The jolly dutchman visits Bloomfield. Hugh McGinnis refinishes F M Foster’s residence. Henry Pearson finishes drug store painting and works on Blackmore’s brick building. Stewart Asdell and wife of Summerville visit. A J O’Donald starts school at Irwin. Mrs Lon Mortland visits Coal City. Laura Catt of Bloomfield visits Anna Hasler. Four and a half foot coal vein found at Phillip Bank near Rose Hill.
O. B. Dunn and wife traveled to Andersonville Sunday. Heading teams departed this week. Miss Lora M. Summerville married J. C. Jamison with Rev Bennett officiating at 6 p m on Sunday at her home. The community praises the couple and offers best wishes for their future happiness and usefulness. May they grow in love and endure joys together through life.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as building strength for women, easing childbirth pains, supporting nursing mothers, and aiding all female ailments. It claims lasting cures for delicate disorders and offers an illustrated book by the World’s Dispensary Medical Association at 10 cents in stamps.
One 40 hp boiler and engine and saw mill complete with good edge and cut-off saws two line shafts with pulleys price 550. Also one 25 hp boiler and engine with complete grinding outfit for corn and cob meal price 200. Call J W Arthur Newark Ind. 28m3 An All Around Criminal Herman Mudgett faces multiple identities and confessions in Philadelphia case.
An 19th century style claim on nerve force as vital to organ health. Franklin Miles is cited with Restorative Nervine as nerve food treating sleeplessness dizziness hysteria debility and other disorders. The ad promises a bottle price and a six bottle deal with direct mail order from Elkhart Indiana.
The administrator of the Osborn estate asks Greene County Circuit Court for an order to sell decedent Charles A. Osborn's real property to pay debts and settle liabilities. The hearing is set for the 16th day of December in Mogm Held, Indiana, with the court clerk and seal witnessing.
George Riley, known as a forger and jail escapee, was captured at Worthington and brought to Bloomfield. He pled guilty before Judge Moffett, was fined ten dollars, and sentenced to two years in prison. The judge stressed firm punishment to deter crime.
In a Chicago Tribune fragment, Mabel exits a parlor to rejoin Harold and a car ride leads to playful tension. A soldierly ladylike mother comments on Harold and candy while a pretty girl blushes. The scene ends with onlookers amused as Mabel shakes the car for a return home.
Berthelot conducted many experiments to measure explosive wave velocity in lead and tin tubes. He found speeds of 6,000 meters per second in tin tubes, with results largely independent of whether tubes were curved or straight, yielding similar salt outcomes.
In a lively ballroom the crowd hushed as a sudden sneeze erupted from the center. A noblewoman pleads it is not illness, while her royal escort and attendants react with theatrical banter and comic confusion.
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