27 Nov 1891
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1891
Page
1
Roseville business leader from the Singer company travels to Indianapolis to discuss operations and used machinery. In town, marshal stops a youths on a horse ride while a crowd watches. Church sermons, Christmas plans, school progress, and local promotions fill the column with names like Dyer and Squire, Bishop Knickerbocker, and Dr. Buils Cough Syrup noted for readers.
S H Clifford of Wisconsin suffered neuralgia rheumatism stomach and liver trouble with waning appetite and strength. Edward Shepherd of Harriburg Indiana reports a running sore on his leg healed after Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Amica Salve. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio had fever sores on his leg once deemed incurable, cured by Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Salve. Sold by Starcup's Drug Store.
Br B F Reid returns home from the farm in improved health. Several local folks are noted visiting and traveling for the holidays, including Mose Kaufman to Indianapolis for Thanksgiving and Albert Cox returning from Danville Illinois to Bushrod. Residents attend gatherings with Quillen family hosting a Thanksgiving meal featuring turkey and scalloped oysters.
An advertisement promotes a salve claimed to cure bruises fever sores tetter chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with money back guarantee. Price is 25 cents per box and it is sold by S Stalcup.
UR town reports sidewalks on both sides of Main Street J B Vanmeter adds to his house John Burk rebuilt with an L-shaped extension J L Riddle adds to his house the town gains a new look Kinsey Cullison becomes a town resident Andy Hardesty moves to Mr C's farm Deaths of Gov Hovey and local prominent figures noted Local reports mention new Republican strategy city events and social visits P G Riddle and Pita Poot ill with typhoid fever Community life and schooling progress under George Sullins leadership Headings note mill relocation and hunting activity for two nights by John Sharr
Advertises Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption with money back guarantee if no benefit after trial. Claims success during last epidemic and offers trial bottles free at 8 Startup s Drug Store with large sizes 50c and 1.00.
Wuerife Thompson visits town Tuesday. Mr Walch moved to the Booker property, Frank Groves to the George Shields property last Wednesday. J D Nasa went to Bloomington last Friday. Oyster supper at Nealy Rider’s first Friday night. Mr Carpenter of Texas visited Saturday. Nathan Hedden went to Bloomfield on business. J W Pryor of Freedom in town Saturday. Squire busy with town matters. Scott Emerson lost the lock off his gun while hunting. Barn Minks and another Worthington gentleman in town Saturday night. J R Carmichael looks poorly after returning from Ohio. J B Young’s mother-in-law left last Thursday. Thad suffered catarrh and hearing loss. Ely’s Cream Balm praised by A E Newman of Urayling, Mich.
AYRS Clara Woods leaves for a new home near Washington Pennsylvania with her husband. James Pruett buys a fine span of mules from Meck Hicks. Pruett’s mules and buggy run away but no one is hurt. Various notes: Dr McIntosh’s week of travel, Supt Moss visiting Highland schools, Dr Hixon builds an addition, St McIntosh illness, J R Cole’s injury recovery, corn bucking will end in good weather, I K E Snyder near Worthington, J N Hunton visits Roma. Old-fashioned remedies Bull’s Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil praised.
The scene records varied town life with weather hints, minor incidents, and local names. Granville Sexson and wife from Nebraska renew ties, Uncle Charlie and family appear frail but active, and Peters Nowell becomes a citizen. Domestic details mix with a plug for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription.
Ras sp JQM and daughter Ps Ollie plan to move to Terre Haute soon for new homes. Darnell had an accident last week when his horse threw Tom James and Nicholas. Tom returns from West Virginia with cousin Riley Pol and Mise Ida Spainhauwer visiting Newberry. Wilder Hod son conducts protracted meeting at Miller Chapel. Robinson tends Everett Morris' horse while he travels to Terre Trante. Rev. Baker preached at Providence. Rev. Asbury considers starting a meeting at Scaffold church next Sunday. Married at the bride’s parents’ home Mr and Mrs J Tui Tinan on Wednesday Nov lith So AL Payhatf and Miss Martha Heffins. Elder Hooson blesses. Nettie Daybott slowly improving after her injury. Ada Aer and husband visiting relatives in Kansas. Manoi Wenn hosts Homiun. Prominent ad for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery claims to cure various ailments and restore health.
North Taylor residents plan visits this Sunday as Emma Oestretter from Illinois visits the Misses Stances and Katie Goss of Indianapolis resides with Mr. Mia Langton. James J. Denney and J. J. Langton were in Bloomfield Friday. Dutchman and Laughlin seen in town and Owensboro last week. James Eaton’s banner shop moved to town and is at work. A J O'Donald makes property improvements. A M E church wedding reports Jacob W Walden of Newberry to Mrs M A Jackson of this place on Sunday November 21, 1891 officiated by Rev Elred with best wishes for a long, joyful life together.
A California remedy Syrup of Figs gains public approval for gentle cleansing action on kidneys liver and bowels. It is praised for pleasing appearance taste and for promoting health and comfort among users.
Dover of Koleen is building a blacksmith shop at this place. Fred Ashcraft was at Hasler ridge Sunday. Miss Cora Ashcraft bought a fine organ. Farmers are done gathering corn. Mrs. Sam Wright visited Nancy Ashcraft Tuesday. Martino Ashcraft bought a fine organ from Beaty & Co. Thes Flion of Keleen talked timber business here. Rev. Charles Robson and family moved from Lawrence county to Dreaden. Rumor of a future culoon for Robinson denied by Hardesty. Belle Ick staying at Kodeen. Wagoner spent Sunday in Kilren. Miss Rooda Hudson from Dresden visited. Bill Mansfield bought a corn cracker from Wagoner Bros. Cullison hurt by a fall but recovering. Bill Edington bought forty acres timber from Waldron Hilt & Co.
A condensed column notes readers’ apologies for an absence, social visits and citizen updates. Mentions include Miss Allie Bennett visiting parents, Miss Frankie Father visiting friends, Wes Wates buying the Weller property, Mr. Kirkpatras becoming a town citizen, Mrs J Fitzpatrick returning from Hickneil and iseennes, and Steve Weisbrook clerking for Jan Stantz after the holidays. The column references school activities, local praise for teachers, and trade notes on cattle and hog prices. A plea to preserve life and health accompanies a request for a donation and subscription details for the Democrat.
A long educational column explains how the date line shifts days when crossing east or west. It discusses how longitude changes affect local noon, timekeeping, and calendar dates, with examples from Columbus, Alaska, and Asia. The piece cites W. D. Henkle and Marcus Baker and describes the Pacific date line’s irregular path.
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