09 Oct 1891
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1891
Page
1
The arrival of Columbus is celebrated as a grand moment. Spectators, nobles, and merchants gathered to witness the admiral bow, present gifts of fruit, and explain the new lands. Rumors of golden cities and fountains of youth sparked speculation, while healings and triumphs mark the voyage. The crowd, curious and hopeful, imagines a future shaped by this moment of discovery.
The County News reports Meredith Wr Meredith has moved to town and John Sexson is buying mule colts. A. Cox is on the puny flight, Prof Baom of Stanford with Mr Bollinger visited the village, Uncle Bille and son discuss moving to Jonesboro, ten wheel smiths are in town, Theodore Carmichal bought the B Richardson farm, and Mr Price remains unable to be taken home.
An old advertisement touts a universal salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers rheumatism fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and is sold at 25 cents per box by S Staicun aC.
Local notes list teaching assignment for Elsie Inman in Martin County this winter. The item names community figures such as John Hostetler backing the Peoples party and mentions Mrs Keen of Sullivan County visiting sister Mrs Smith while other local items note large apple shipments to Armstrong's distillery and schools starting under J D Boruff.
A listed tonics claim to regulate liver stomach and bowels through nerves with Miles Pills touted to cure biliousness bad taste torpid liver and constipation. Samples offered. Local notices mention Foley family visiting near Charleston Illinois and Joseph Foreman moving to Carl County Ohio. An event at Kelley school house Terridas night featured Miss Nannie Gaston Rosa and Minnie Deme, Beech Creek belles.
Small child of Evan Morrison was buried last week. Grace visits town for extended stay. John Rdenbeck and Marion Bennett represented the church at Bloomington Baptist association. Mrs J L Grace visited her mother at Spencer. Mr Jackson and family from Minnesota with his mother visited sister Mrs A H Bixler. Henry Terhune and wife welcome a new girl. Mrs W H Brown spent Sunday at Dugger. Misa Etta Terhune from Lyona visited friends. Link Wessell went to Worthington to have a cancer cut from his lip. George Geiger, democratic advocate, was in town Friday. Prospects for better schools this winter. Mr Deckard is thanked for teaching. Loud critique by other papers about being as good as the Democrat.
An old newspaper ad claims rich educated girls elope with various men and rest cures are offered. It touts Dr Franklin Miles and his Restorative Nervine as a remedy for hysteria neuralgia sleeplessness and emotional extremes. A free book and Dr Miles New Heart Cure are also advertised by R E Eveleighs with promises of cures for fluttering and short breath.
Mr and Mrs EF Torrence and Matthew Corwin visit relatives in Kansas and Missouri. Bra Julian preached his first introductory sermon to the congregation last Sunday and gained attention with clear instruction on the holy word. Citizens pleased with Ben Julian. School children cheerful as Mandac morning resumes. October 5 teachers Jasper H Woltzlaw strive for satisfaction. Prof Mane drums up singing on Saturdays. Henderann and Will Gray families attend a reunion at their father William Gray's home. Worthington resident at the gathering. TM Freeman reports a strong rat crop, several acres averaging five bushels per acre. Hugh Grover plans to attend Terre Haute races. Taiper returns next Saturday night October 17. encourage everyone to come.
An old advertisement claims nervous women suffer from heart weakness and related symptoms. It promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine as unbeatable cures, listing ailments such as shortness of breath pain and swelling, with testimonials and free literature offer.
A combined WFRHE F M B A and United Mine Workers rally is planned for Friday and Saturday in Linton drawing a large crowd. Local events include a recent banquet in the northeast part and a Model Ball Club trip weathered by rain as far as Newberry. Notables Hon John L Bretz and Hon Cyrus E Davis visited town, A V Wilcox returned from a northwest tour, Tomer Doncan came home from railroading in the west, and Linton plans water works with a joint street railway company. the Linton Bank has organized with Joe Moss president and Jo AO Humphreys cashier.
Mr and Mrs Loren Trescott keep the Gov Lighthouse at Sand Beach Michigan and have a daughter four years old. She contracted measles with pneumonia like symptoms and grew worse until nearly all bones showed. After two and a half bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery she fully recovered. Free trial bottles at S Stalcup's Drugstore.
A compact item notes a method or remedy labeled Dead Shot aimed at hog and chicken cholera. The fragment references 44tf, indicating a dosage or product code within historical rural veterinary practices.
Too late for last week's issue, a batch of brief notices records weddings, visits, health, and property transactions. George Motz and Mary Lester wed, Miss Lester noted as William Lester’s daughter, while Aunt Clara Ferguson marks a 33rd anniversary. Bennett, Quillen, and Criss travels appear, with neighbors socializing at the Quillen House and property sales by Nevil Waggons to Henry Pirtle. George Sussman welcomes a newborn daughter. Gravel road work and local trades feature amid these community tidbits.
An old advertisement touts Nervous Prostration relief with Electric Bitters and Nerve Tonic. It claims restored appetite, digestion, and liver and kidney function with use, urging readers to try a bottle priced at 50 cents at S Stalcup's Drugstore.
Citizens recall N H Brown resting place and mourn Dr. Williams who died after illness. Obituaries note funeral procession and lasting esteem. Various residents like Joe Ketcham Belle Benham Tid Morris Ferguson and others appear in brief life updates. Preaching and local visits mark the week as merchants seek more home business while Byron Titus leaves teaching post.
Advertises a universal tonic claiming to cure torpid liver biliousness impure blood skin eruptions and lung coughs. Presents the medicine as a renewed remedy for those appearing as ghosts through sickness and asserts it restores health happiness and strength.
Local items report peach crops near gone and milk cows with milder disease symptoms. Community news covers moves and visits by residents to Marco and nearby towns, a planned house erection, typhoid illness, wheat sowing, county fair attendance, and a surprise party. A street car incident ends with an ambulance ride. Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets are praised for various ailments and sold with a money back guarantee.
A column records moves visits and health notes including Fred ry Mees traveling to Spencer on business, Emiel Stine returning from Indianapolis while his wife stays in Bedford, the completion of West End gravel road, F H Reid buying half interest in Lyons mill, a visit to a mother, and several sick lists. Also entries on weddings, travel, and local commerce plus a testimonial for Ely's Cream Balm by Michael Herr of Denver and H L Meyer of Waverly praising its relief for catarrh.
The town has many applicants for homes and few vacancies. Local note urges capitalists to invest in building sturdy rental houses as a sound profit. Several residents are listed with visits, moves, and daily life notes, reflecting a bustling small town scene.
A Paris Cor. report describes a vast class of "tradeless" residents who live by clever dodges and street hawking, plus a note on Paris set for a sweeping switch from gas to electric lighting. It covers social types, urban lighting ambitions, and various brief cultural notes from Europe and abroad.
Local letter urges residents to ignore traveling peddlers and favor home merchants who advertise in the community newspaper, arguing household ads demonstrate local support and trust. The message emphasizes supporting nearby businesses over itinerant solicitors.
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