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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1894

Page

7

Disappearance of a Stomach Trouble

Two letters from Orleans Indiana dated July 25 and July 26 1894 praise Lyon's Seven Wonders medicine. Alfred Parish reports stomach and heart improvements and a restored normal heart action after fifteen years of troubles. Mrs Lizziz Johnson says three boxes cured appetite pain hot flashes and headaches and credits Lyon's Seven Wonders with saving her life.

Lyon Medicine Company Srns LYON Alfred Parish Orleans Ind Lizziz Johnson

Local Briefs Highlight Small Town Daily Life

Trustee Stareup improves. court began last Monday with Judge Moffett presiding. Various local notices promote products and services from Hert Shields and Faucett’s while Bullock street humor appears in ads. Falls in area include turkeys, millinery, saddles, real estate, and a sheriff penalty.

Over the County Residents and Court News

Local notes list residents and visitors in Greene County including John Coen, Supt Cravens, Wise of Wright, Mrs Coen, D J Edwards of Lyons, and many attorneys visiting for court. The piece also mentions Sam Graham moving premises and a hospital or clinic ad for Ely's Cream Balm promising relief from catarrh symptoms.

Ely

Dr Price Cream Baking Powder Petr Highset Model and Diploma

A historical item notes Dr Price Cream Baking Powder and a Petr Highset model with a diploma. The entry emphasizes branding and educational credentialing linked to the product lineage.

Dr. Price Werlé Petr

Town Couples Granted Marriage Permits

The following pairs were issued licenses to wed since the last report William H Bonham to Laura B Carr James H Drake to Pearl M Martin J C Jamison to Lora M Sumerville Riley F Aland to Julia Owen Lome I Sherwood to Pearl Strong

William H. Bonham Laura B. Carr James H. Drake Pearl M. Martin J. C. Jamison Lora M. Summerville Riley F. Aland Julia Owen Lome I. Sherwood Pearl Strong

New Officers Installed After County Meeting

County Commissioners and retiring Clerk and Auditor approved bonds and swore in new officers. John W. Graham became Clerk, Cure Doney and Thos. C. Owen took over, and John H. Johnson succeeded as Clerk later in the day. William W. Moffet was sworn as Judge-elect of the 14th Judicial Circuit. Lots of bonds were filed, and a decorations of court life followed. A man obtaining the first marriage license faced arrest and jail over a bond issue. A fatal shooting occurred as Williams intervened in a fight near the courthouse. Also noted are ads for Hall's Catarrh Cure and obituaries for Little Lara Shields and a prayerful reflection on heaven.

John W. Graham Frank Ramsey Cure Doney Thos. C. Owen John H. Johnson William W. Moffet 14Th Judicial Circuit Indiana

Castoria and Advertising Parables End in Practical Health Punch

In a dated allegory about Castoria and advertising, a pretty coquette embodies injudicious versus judicious ads, then fades to medical advice. The notice invites readers to send their address to H. K. Bucklen & Co. for a free Dr King’s New Life Pills sample. The pills are praised for digestion, headaches, malaria, and liver health, with a 25 cent price and druggist S. Staleup selling them.

H. EK S. Staleup

Sandborn Killings and Local Feud Flare at Knox Fair

A man named Williams was shot dead last Saturday night at Sandborn in Knox county amid ongoing local feuds. The text recalls a Fourth of July clash between Sandborn and Marco youths at Lyons and notes a renewed confrontation when Marco boys gathered at Sandborn.

Williams Stanford Sandborn Knox County Marco Lyons

Local Court Dockets Include Guilty Pleas and Docket Strikes

Sam Carmichael pled guilty to carrying concealed weapons and was fined five dollars. Thos Holder pled guilty to selling on Sunday and was fined ten dollars. Will Asher pled guilty to selling intoxicating liquor on Sunday and was fined ten dollars. Several cases were stricken from the docket as the grand jury failed to indict or other procedural issues. George W. Riley, who broke jail, pleaded guilty to forgery and received two years. State cases of arson, perjury, and jail break were noted with various dispositions. Judge Moffett's conflicts limit siting, while Judge Franklin of Spencer assists during the term.

Moffett Thos. Holder Will Asher Geo. W. Riley

Parents Duty to Support Bloomfield Teachers Evident in Court

A column urges parents to visit Bloomfield schools and cooperate with teachers, condemning evasive responses and student skepticisms as harming education. It notes many state cases awaiting trial, fines for intoxication, and crowded dockets including guilty pleas and Sunday sales violations.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fcific Tomach Man Lyon Medicine CO Indianapcs Ind Judge Moffett Hert & Shields Dick Burrell’s W. M. Moss The Democrat Walker & Hasler Bros Geo. E. Endres Geo. R. Riley Faucett's Mineral City Sallie Hert Model Bazaar al Williams Noah Byres Dick Burrell G. H. Hendren W. J. Slinkard Faucett Geo E. Endres Rev. Yakely C. P. Church Christian Church Hood Chicago Elaine St Ill Slinkard & Hendren Dax A. L. Cavens Bloomfield Briggs M. J. Sinex Clarance Adams Crook Bedford Worthington Dick Burrell's Indianapolis M. E. Church John Stafford Bushrod L. H. Stalcup Slinkard & Mhendren M. L. Linex L. H. Stalcup’s M. C. Clark Clinton County Shelburn Sullivan County Epworth League of the L. F. Dimmitt Martinsville Greene County Worthington Times J. H. Quillen Atlas Frank Harwood Frank Hornbeck Gosport John Coen Cravens Osquire Wise Wright D. J. Edwards Ed McIntosh Thomas Humphreys Linton Fred N. Miller Hemp Shaw Chas. Emery Stafford Matt McIntosh Newark Cchris Hasler Taylor Combs Sam Graham John French Theo. Slinkard John S. Bays Sullivan John Stalcup Vincennes W. W. Moffett City Court House Daniel Hamerickhouse Owensburg W. Heh. Hickman Spencer Squire Chapman W. L. Rude Joseph Sparks John Anthoney Thos. R. Cook Solsberry Abraham W. Barton Smith Township M. L. Slinkard Washington Township D. F. Slinkard Geo. Solsman Franklin Bloomington Richard P. Irwin J. P Irwin Clare Ayer Hall W. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney West & Traux O. Waldhing Kinnan & Marvin Earth Spirit Land Lara J. H. Shields Lura Tara Heaven Christ Jessus Little Lara Castoria Beauty and Advertising Sam Carmichael Charles Rivers Bloomfield Bank Hensley State John Mullins Ory Celluloid Company Broadway New York Aea Atprorcoanes Circuit Court William Harper Ostate Robert McCarter Judge Short John Long Noah White Indianapolis, Ind Pettis Ory Goods Co Model Sallie. Hert L. J. Faucett Free Trade Palace Dried Fruits California Jim Dandy Willams Kidd's Saloon Gigars India L.S. Ayers
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