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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1894
Page
3
A set of testimonials from customers in Oxntxans Indiana Orleans Illinois in July 1894 claim Lyon's Seven Wonders cured stomach trouble restored appetite relieved pains headaches hot flashes and improved overall health after using three boxes and crediting the remedy with life-saving effects.
Trustee Startup noted as improving local affairs as court opened last Monday with Judge Moffett presiding. Oysters turkey and millinery updates appear amid ads for Cavins Toilet Cream and Dick Burrells Turkey. real estate listings by Blinkard Hendren and Slinkard Hendren. community events include Epworth League lectures and a Greene county teacher meeting slated for November 30 to December 1.
John Coen returned home on Wednesday and many townsfolk were in town Monday through Wednesday. The column lists residents, lawyers, and farmers visiting or moving, including Ed McIntosh moving to Bloomfield and Sam Graham moving back to the courthouse basement. A birth is noted with John French’s christening at ten pounds and editor Clare recuperating after illness.
An advertisement urging readers to treat catarrh with Ely's Cream Balm. It claims a buzzing or roaring head, muffled hearing, postnasal drip, throat irritation and bad breath, and promises instant relief from the remedy.
The following couples have been approved to wed: William H Bonham and Laura B Carr. James H Drake and Pearl M Martin. J C Jamison and Lora M Sommerville. Riley F Aland and Julia Owen. Lore I Sherwood and Pearl Strong.
Saturday events at the county courthouse saw the aging Clerk and Auditor replaced. John W. Graham became Clerk, Frank Ramsey left office, Carg Doney sworn in, Thomas C. Owen taking possession, and John H. Johnson succeeding as judge. Several justices of the peace and constables were sworn in, while a fatal shooting occurred when Stanford shot Williams amid a street disturbance near the courthouse.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cure that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot treat. It promotes the remedy priced at 75 cents a bottle and notes testimonials are free.
A piece contrasts injudicious and judicious advertising using a coquette motif, promoting Dr King s New Life Pills with claims of health benefits. It also reports the death of six year old Lura Shields in Solsberry Indiana with mournful verse and notes funeral services held on Sunday November 12 1894.
A man who obtained the first marriage license under the new Clerk was arrested at the door for bastardy, bonded, then jailed on a circuit court warrant for failing to bond. After release he went on his way, and it is unclear if he has since married. The episode marks a rough first day under the new Clerk.
An old promotional line highlights Castoria as a perennial remedy from infancy to motherhood. The slogan emphasizes trust built over decades as a mother recalls using Castoria for her child, herself, and her grandchildren.
A man named Williams was killed Saturday night at Sandborn in Knox county amid lingering feud tensions between Sandborn and Marco youths. State cases proceed with several pleas of guilty, including intoxication offenses. fines range from 3 to 10 dollars. Court activity notes many cases yet to be tried and a record docket for the term.
In a call for stronger parental involvement Bloomfield teachers urge parents to visit schools and cooperate fully. They warn that lack of accountability and silence from older students weakens teachers and harms student welfare, stressing that every parent has a solemn duty to support educators.
A sale offers neck scarfs with fur trim muffs and children’s sets at attractive prices. shoppers encouraged to browse for warm winter accessories and gift options.
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