05 Oct 1888
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1888
Page
1
A Lowell Massachusetts advertisement lauds Hood's Sarsaparilla as a home staple for purifying the blood toning the system and claims numerous local endorsements. Specific cases cite Albert Estvs Joseph Dunphy and Mrs G W Marrictt with improvements attributed to the remedy.
Henry Koerter, trustee, proclaims a pay office at his residence in Taylor Towns sup Greene county Indiana. The office will operate on Saturdays during his term to conduct township business only on those days as required by law.
Notice to people of Cass township Greene county Indians that JOIN D MOORE will be at his residence one mile southeast of Newberry on Mondays and Tuesdays each week to transact township business as provided by law. No business on other days.
Rotlos is hereby given to the people of Graig township Greene county Indiana that I will reopen at the easiness of 2214 township at my office at my residence two miles south of the precinct on Saturday of each week. wM H DECKARD Trustee.
Simon Bland trustee announces he will transact township business at his residence on any day except Sunday. The notice targets Highland township residents in Greene County Indiana.
George Bogard trustee announces he will be at his office and residence every Saturday during his term to transact township business, with all affairs handled only on those days as required by law.
Motree is appointed administrator of the estate of Mary J Fuller of Greene County Indiana by the Circuit Court. The estate is said to be solvent. Administrator Fullick Sept 19 2718.
A misleading 19th century ad promises speedily permanent cures for male ailments including lost manhood and nervous debility. It claims free consultation and treatment by mail from DE. GRINDLE at 171 W. 12th St., New York.
A jumble of town reports, social news, medical ads, and political banter from the county. Mentions of c A w mill moves near Lyons and Worthington, Bloomfield fair scenes, a house fire at Patrick’s, and local speaking events. Ads promote Dr Ball’s Cough Syrup and Hovey’s Sarsaparilla. complaints about politicians and party reform echo through the pages.
Local readers report a busy week with visitors from Linton and Lyons, town events, and social calls. Typhoid illness affects Bill Boruff’s family while thefts at the exchange prompt questions about a missing detective and rising crime concerns. An Ely's Cream Balm testimonial highlights outdated catarrh remedy claims.
Dr CG E Baughlis and family visit Orleans relatives while Elder Parker preaches at the Christian church. Mrs McElroy of Terre Haute visits relatives here. Rev Nash moves to Linton as M KZ rider. Carmichael travels to Union church. Camp meetings draw crowds from Owensburg and Dresden. Local campaigns and speeches by Dr HW Herold, Wm Dys, Gov Hill, and a female speaker announced for the 10th.
Generous offer at S Gtaleups drug store draws customers with free trial bottles of Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and lung diseases. Trial bottle free with large trade noted as the article claims the remedy always helps and never disappoints.
Died Oct 1 John Sample of consumption after 10 months with J A Reid and wife of lows. Uncle Frank Reld visiting. J W Jackson of Howard Kansas Sunday with J Quillen and family. Born to I D and M E Keller Sept 20. J E Bull called on friends Sunday. D V Cox and Miss Ida Wood of Bloomington visited Saturday evening. New harness shop in town run by Frank Harwood. Primary school begins Monday under Gee David. James Wells building a new house on site of last spring fire. Rob Holder starting a new residence adding to town.
RW Jubvaon buys lumber for cellar remodeling. Mary Pickard receives back pay of about 560 dollars on her pension. Kev Crane preaches to locals Sunday. Milas Bauie Law and James Girkin wed after church. Rev Royer and Rev Musmera seen on different days. Philip Law and wife attend Linton Fair. George Jeaapum travels to Worthington for business. John Seerest and brothers visit to see wheat. John Goens reported no better. Wai Cooks's baby improving. School term begins on the 14th. Glover Bros return home. Ei Cook is sick. Charles Graham visited, jokes with local lads. Mre Ji Heaton of Hubbieville visits RW Joboe. Mrs John Weaver attends speaking and public raising at Kirkyville. David Bullock and wife travel through town. Asyid supports Cleveland ticket. Mrs. Heaton and civic events noted. Most locals attend fairs and rallies with lively political chatter. Rumors and comments about a grand Democratic rally and Republican turnout. Enoch visits Newark. procession rides back. Brace up ad promotes Riedr's Bitters. Charley Yardiey of Baltimore visits Kirk. Democratic committees urged to track movers. Local preachers, prohibition speaker Will Middleton leaves for Lebanon. Heavy frost disrupts garden. Jim Dyer & Co hire houses. new hotel construction near. All township schools opened. Bev WoOS Howter moves to New Adrian. Mrs. Wais Scott visits from Indianapolis. Winter apples reported at a local vendor. Iron Hall organization dissolves amid past-moment changes. Char Houston welcomes nine pound boy. Mrs Andrew Callenthaugh and daughter visit Vincennes.
The Democrat letter from J. H. Arthur shocks the GOP while Rufus Pryor and others speak at Highland Township. Campaign remarks, party lines and rural turnout color this Bloomington area report as voters discuss reform, loyalty cards and clashes over Cleveland Thurman.
A retired physician claims a simple vegetable remedy can permanently cure consumption bronchitis and related throat and lung ailments. He offers to mail the full recipe in German French or English with complete instructions to all who request it, free of charge, by writing to W. A Novsa 449 Tower's Block Horchester yw Y. tleowly.
Elder Trent preached at the Christian church last Saturday and Sunday while TJ Fires at Jeffersonville visits friends. Tom, on an eight day leave from the prison, shares democratic aims from Jackson era. Local thefts include shoes from H Gastineau and goods from S S Cole. The coal supply boosts with the cold snap as Harrison's picture looms in town politics. The Daily Sentinel reports the town’s widest circulation.
The article recounts Charlotte Corday’s assassination of Marat, framing it as a historic act against revolutionary bloodlust. It contrasts public violence with medical reform, extolling Warner's Log Cabin remedies and praising traditional cures as the healing force of nations.
Readable sections of the county fair ledger highlight heavy prices and multiple categories. Winners include Jo Willis and Alex Harbin among horses and dairy, poultry, and crafts, with many firsts and seconds listed for Pleasantville and Bloomfield exhibitors.
A political rally is planned in Bedford on 8 1888 featuring Hon D Wy Voorheen, famed as the silver tongued orator of Indiana Mann. The event targets both parties and aims to illuminate issues and critique opponents. Monon route offers roundtrip excursion tickets from Bloomington Salem Switz City French Lick Springs and intermediate stops. The Democrat newspaper offers home delivery for 2 cents until after the November election.
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