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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1894
Page
8
Alfred Parish of Orleans Louisiana reports fifteen year stomach heart and kidney troubles relieved by Lyon's Seven Wonders. He states the stomach trouble disappeared and the heart resumed normal action and recommends the remedy. July 25 1894.
In Orleans Indiana on July 26 1894 Mrs Lizzie Johnson reports three boxes of Lyon Medicine Company treatment restored her appetite relieved side pains eliminated hot flashes and headaches and credits Lyon's Seven Wonders with saving her life in a testimonial style notice.
A long column lists court and business updates including Judge Moffett presiding and various advertisements. Items note trades in real estate and livestock, Thanksgiving offerings from Dick Burrell, millinery and clothing at Hert Shields and Model Bazaar, legal notices, and upcoming lectures and church events.
A long list of residents and visitors color the county scene. John Coen and Chas Emery are among locals dropping in for calls, court matters, or social visits in towns like Bloomfield, Linton, and Stafford. Editor Clare notes a lighter mood as he nears recovery, while community members discuss court affairs, appointments, and local politics. Ely's Cream Balm advertises rapid relief for catarrh with a bold claim of instant relief.
A brief notice notes Dr Price's Gregm Baking Powder introducing Pete Mighset as a model and diploma holder in an emerging promotional program. The item suggests a local feature highlighting a named individual tied to a product showcase.
The following pairs have received marriage permits: William H. Bonham weds Laura B. Carr. James H. Drake weds Pearl M. Martin. J. C. Jamison weds Lora M. Summerville. Riley F. Aland weds Julia Owen. Lome I. Sherwood weds Pearl Strong.
County Commissioners and retiring Clerk and Auditor approve bonds and swear in new officers. John W. Graham becomes Clerk, Frank Ramsey leaves, Carg Doney sworn in, Thomas C. Owen assumes, and John H. Johnson succeeds him. William W. Moftet sworn as Judge of the 14th Judicial Circuit. Bonds and commissions filed for Justices of the Peace and Constables. A dramatic day ends with a shooting and a marriage license incident. Also public notices and ads appear amid funeral notices and editorials.
Sam Carmichael pled guilty to concealed weapons and was fined five dollars. Holder and Will Asher each pled guilty to selling on Sundays and were fined ten dollars. Several cases were stricken from the docket. Charles Rivers case for Bloomfield Bank robbery set for Tuesday. Stafford and Hensley cases dropped. grand jury did not indict. Geo W Riley, who broke jail, pleaded guilty to forgery and received two years. John Mullins arson and perjury cases stricken with leave to reinstate. defendant absconded last summer. Judge Franklin from Spencer will stay to handle cases previously handled by Judge Moffett.
Several state cases linger with no trial date as William Harper and John Long plead guilty to intoxication, each fined three dollars. Robert McCarter and Will Fines also plead guilty with three dollar fines. Noah White fined ten dollars for sale on Sunday. Judge Short presided as motions and pleas were heard amid an unusually large term docket with about eighty cases remaining.
Last Saturday night a man named Williams was killed at Sandborn in Knox county. Earlier tensions rose on the Fourth of July with trouble between Sandborn and Marco youths at Lyons. The old feud flared again when Marco boys appeared in Sandborn prompting the deadly incident.
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