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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1889
Page
1
Real estate agent advertises a large town and farm property for sale in Linton Indiana. a notary public is noted among the services offered.
A Poverty Flat settlement limited to a store, a blacksmith shop and cabins becomes a drama of love and luck as Doll Deenson accepts miner Jack Seton while her father Deenson clings to a failing claim. A near disaster from blasting pits the old man and couple toward hopeful wealth as Thanksgiving tales cross into urban charity.
The piece advises boys to act kindly toward peers with disabilities, ragged clothes, or hunger, to forgive injuries, and to support dull or weak-minded students. It stresses respectful teacher discipline, improved report presentation, and ensuring pupils have copy books and a writing period.
The fragmentary text mixes a reflective Thanksgiving meditation with a chaotic, poetic voice about a caged bird and vanished faith. A note at the end identifies Jordan Sanmy Owt, Manhattan, Kai, alleging a misfiled county treasurer James Fortier with a locked safe containing an alleged $0,000 missing.
An old advertisement touts a “Golden Specific” claimed to cure drunkenness by a tea cup dose or mixed with a cotter, claiming thousands cured without patient knowledge. It urges sending for circulars from the Golden Specific Co at 185 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
A Virginia Republican rally in Cumberland Court House featured Loughes delivering a speech critiquing Gen Mahone’s affection for Black people. He recounted a dream in which Mahone and a Black speaker ride into heaven on horseback, ending with a social reversal. The tale framed Mahone’s stance as a political lure, and Cumberland shifted from a 500 Republican majority to a Democrat win by about 150, marking a twenty-year pattern break.
In Marco Indiana on November 19 a birthday dinner was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Enos Yeoman’s home. Neighbors from miles around brought baskets and enjoyed talks of old times, apples, and fine cakes. After a large feast the guests departed wishing the couple many more happy birthdays. A real estate notice offers Lot 8 Howard 2's addition to Worthington for $50 with inquiries at the office.
A Prescott Arizona letter reports an inspector named E C Hornaday left with rumors of land sales and unpaid debts. The writer labels him a bad citizen and warns readers not to harbor or trust him if he returns to Indiana or elsewhere.
A Newberry Indiana correspondent defends integrity amid claims linking him to Bloomfield News and a midnight caucus. He denounces opposition, defends neutrality, and criticizes Cushman Moore ties. The letter precedes note on Senator Allison’s Iowa race and tariff reform views with Farmer Alliance opposition and Democratic hopes.
Of seventy five Senators who counted Mr. Tilden out of the presidency in 1876 sixty four are dead and eleven survive. Most lost standing and died ignominiously scorned by their country. The fraud’s beneficiary, however, still survives.
Emerson Short and many others from Linton, Lockport, Brazil, and beyond visit the town this week. Notables including Col. Hardy, Rev. Martin, Judge Briggs, and various trustees, lawyers, and merchants are listed among in town and Court attendance, with several court judgments and legal notices recorded. An Indianapolis news note blasts school book monopolies and praises governor's stance against price-gouging.
In Washington Indiana on November 25 William Dwyer Ira Chamberlain and Sun Dyer were accidentally shot by George Chamberlain while hunting 51x miles north of town. Dyer died at once and the other two were seriously hurt.
Real estate note offers ten acres of Eel river bottom for sale at eighty dollars. Inquiries directed to Wm. M. Moas, Bloomfield, at this office. tf
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