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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1892
Page
1
Greene County residents hear tidbits on trades fires and travel with town goings on including J L Ridge visit to Bloomfield and Kinsey Uliron's burding actioneys for J H Neal CG. Local merchants scenes near Hobbieville and Bloomington moves noted while a suicide attempt at Hubbieville is reported amid broader town reflections. Sumimons Liver Regulator ad closes the item.
Three clerks discharged in town since the tariff. The election is over and the race for the post office has begun. John F Mees went to Spencer Monday to look after his interest. Uncle Thomas Wilson is building a new house on his farm. Linzy Kellar to move to town after his new house is finished. William Davidson attended the grand lodge I O O F at Indianapolis. An effort to drain the Hurne shoe pond is planned. Fred Wingathee appointed mail clerk of the Panhandle road with HQ in Indianapolis. Brick masons to lay brick on a new building this week weather permitting. Uncle Boon Sexson laments the Republican defeat and predicts Democratic downfall. Simmons Liver Regulator recommended for digestion and bile flow to stave off indigestion.
A collection of short items reports and anecdotes from town residents. Visitors George Warkina Frank Groves Shermin Liffoon and Rev. B L Allen attend visits meetings and gatherings. One boy fights and gets a black eye after a night out. A local conference discussion mentions Hood’s Sarsaparilla and patent medicines.
A large crowd estimated at two to three thousand witnessed a major ratification event at Linton. Fireworks and illuminations topped the program while a torch light procession entertained attendees. Congressman Boo W. D. Kynum spoke to cheers praising Grover Cleveland's integrity and advocacy for the people.
Walter Brewer of Vinton reports relief and possible cure for a severe cough after using Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. He notes the remedy was beneficial and would not be without it in his family.
JL Kiste and A J O Dora d are home for good. Schools running full time and doing good work. Mrs W H Burke returned from Cloverdale. George Giger of Indianapolis was here last week. Cleveland Hornbaker returned from the West. Democrats met Tuesday night with W A W Mo fet as orator. Bruce Langton sold a fine organ to David Dickerson. Aunt Maranda Somerville visited her ill mother Ava Crook, interred in Scotchland cemetery. Dead Shot hog and chicken cholera praised by Williams Bros Shoals Indiana firm.
H Clifford of New Cass Wisconsin suffered neuralgia rheumatism stomach disorder and liver problems. Three bottles of Electric Bitters restored health. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Michigan cured leg sore after eight years with three bottles of Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio healed from five large fever sores after one bottle Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Salve. Sold by Stalcup's Drug Store.
Local updates include Marion Byers seeking more stock hogs and George Byers expanding as a sheep dealer. Isaac Foddrill is bedbound with acute rheumatism while F M Oliphant thrives in the goda line and Theo Carmicheal returns from Indianapolis. Teachers anticipate the Teacher s Association amid uncertain travel and weather. A Christmas Eve supper at the M E church to fund the preacher s salary features music, proceeds, Rev Harvey s wife and baby Mabel expected, and a call for generous participation. Cast your bread upon the waters and it will return.
A public notice extols Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds claiming over a million users. It guarantees full efficacy or money back, offers a trial bottle free at 85 Stalcap s drug store and lists large bottles priced at 50 cents and end dollar 1.00.
Corn gathering continues as O Donald is listed sick. James Denton has a newborn boy. Mrs Charlea Davis of Wheatland visits friends. Dr H I Sherwood of Linton visits his brother. James Walle builds a residence in town. Dan Grent and Wm Wesner travel to Indianapolis. Ray Johnson preaches at M E church. Hindman Sons sell sewing machines vigorously. John Hindman and family visit from Daviess county. Alva Hindman marries Iva Pebbles. couple wed at bride’s home.
Doris Estiton visits Reena Statin and plans a move to Utah. Jerry Meredith returns from Uffaseuri with wife after a year away. Bob Wright’s wife is identified. funeral at Ashcraft burying ground for a illness victim. political notes cover election talk and a Kansas relocation letter from D B Hatfield praising Kansas developments and Democratic gains while recounting Wichita’s growth.
Residents report Sint Smith’s home in Little Shiloh is being painted this week. A new Bipcist citizen is expected to complete work soon, with community events and church visits noted around Lyons and Elnora.
Advertisement touts a salve for bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and 25 cents per box. The note urges prompt subscription payments and mentions Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh with testimonials from Denver Cheyenne and others. It also promotes Evansville Route winter travel to the South and includes condolence resolutions for Comrade Lehman and a Chamberlains remedy claim for chronic diarrhoea.
Advertisement describes a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case, credits F J Cheney Co Toledo as makers, notes testimonial affidavits from Weet Truax and others, and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with internal use and price five cents per bottle. Also includes magazine clippings of jokes and political chatter and a note about a congress in Indianapolis and Greene county representation.
The article reports congressional election results with Bretz leading by a growing majority and details county-by-county tallies. It adds district margins for A H Taylor Brown Holman Cooper Bynum Brookshire Hammond Martin McNavey Conn and notes Republican John son and Waugh in others. It then presents an Educational Column on grading district schools and a State School Tax discussion with party viewpoints and veteran references.
The column discusses the People's Banner appearance on November 19, reviews Stevenson's acceptance, a Milwaukee fire on October 28, Mrs. Harrison's funeral, and Indianapolis market on October 31. It notes party discussions, election strategies, and remarks on Seymour Riddell and campaign financing, criticizing political reporting and urging continued organization.
The town reports many residents from Linton, Bedford, Worthington and Vincennes visiting on Monday through Saturday. Teachers, trustees, and merchants from Center and Stockton townships were noted in town, with several political and educational events mentioned, including a Stockton Township Teachers Institute and court openings in Greene County.
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