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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1888
Page
5
The Democrat urges advertisers to review its subscription books, noting it has the county’s largest circulation and inviting inquiries to verify circulation.
Excerpt extols democracy as noble and protective of liberty, labor and property. Describes democracy as the law of nature, defending equal rights and responsibilities while resisting despotism and arrogance.
The notice explains that DevocraT is not sent until paid for and that copies received without payment were sent by a friend. It states the paper ceases at the paid expiration and gives instructions to renew before the date shown after the subscriber’s name.
The Bloomfield News republishes partisan attacks calling Democrats traitors and rebels while urging supporters to unite, denounce taxes, and back HOUSIE for prosecutor with an increased majority. The comments quote religious leaders and party lines in a heated political quick-read.
The letter from The Hon. Carl Schurz states support for Cleveland. A father and his son trio plan to vote for Cleveland as the old man totals his first vote. Democrats gain among New York farmers over tariff. Mills bill aims to lower prices and expand markets. Noan Excan touted as faithful sheriff deserving re election. Bloomington Eye editorial cites Bloomfield Democrat as a longtime Indiana Democratic paper.
Voters are urged to back Hon. John A. W. O'Neall this year as he earns broad praise for his work. Supporters call on residents to show their approval in upcoming ballots.
A Thurmian letter argues for lower taxes on necessities, contrasting opponents who push tax increases. The author frames relief as essential for daily life and urges readers to support reduced levies.
Flawed text suggests Democratic prospects in Michigan are dim and Republicans fear a poor outlook. The piece notes trade issues and political anxiety, referencing “the free trade” debate and candidate fortunes in the state.
A preface notes the challenge of balancing water and whisky as a metaphor for the party's current policy load. The piece argues that combining unrelated aims worsens efforts more than handling them separately.
A fragment speaks of republican and democratic clubs amid cautious rhetoric. The text hints at party personalities and a hope for decorum without specific events or names.
Jons Br Bead a Thorntown Indiana merchant deserts the high tariff party and says the Republican policy will oppress the many for the benefit of the few. He announces he will vote for Cleveland.
A speaker condemns a brick bat assault on a six year old for cheering the president and urges treason charges against the offender. The remark frames the act as a political attack and contends prosecution is warranted.
Local observers concede Hovey trails Harrison by about 2500 votes in the statewide contest. The note recalls Harrison’s earlier defeat at the hands of Blue Jeans Williams as context for the political shift.
Juliam A. ATKIN of Norwich Conn a lifelong Republican and member of the G A R and Loyal Legion supported tariff reform and Cleveland on that issue as a brass and metal goods manufacturer.
A Cleveland merchant, long a Republican, now supports the Democratic ticket after reading wage figures he calls lies. The piece recalls Mrs. Crane and Scott touring Taylor township for a prohibition speech, their buggy top cut and cushions stolen by Republican supporters unable to argue the whiskey issue.
Tue Hon Richard Gregg a former governor candidate on the greenback ticket speaks in Cochrane urging tariff reform. Gregg ranks among Indiana’s largest wool growers and is noted for breeding fine imported sheep.
Wen N. V. Meredith spoke at the White school house in Cars township urging voters to vote by eight o'clock. Republicans are accused of vandalism while Democrats are urged to ensure full polling and the presence of poll watchers to verify turnout and ballots.
A Taylor township man accused of cutting Mrs Frame’s buggy during a prohibition speech has been indicted by the grand jury. He is a Republican who left the county, but his whereabouts are known and he will face trial before the new Democratic judge at the next term of court.
The statement lauds Joan C. Brica as brave and gallant, a strong Democrat, and longtime Sullivan County bar leader who would make a fine judge. It urges voters to back him over Mr. Alexander in Greene County politics.
Davin S Waitraker states public political letters differ from private ones and claims a prior letter contradicted Tuesday's News. He alleges Republicans in Indiana were urged by Harrison’s friends to intervene to save him.
Two young Republican men cut up saddles and bridles during N. V. Meredith’s speaking in Caca township. They face arrest and prosecution to the full extent of the law. names to be announced when arrests are made.
Exstery Hartzel, a Republican saloon proprietor, called to denounce a News' claim that Hon. John C. Briggs spoke at Koleen and went to the saloon to "set 'em up to the boys." Hartzell vows to file an affidavit and secure other Republicans to do the same if the newspaper publishes them. He says he favors truth over party.
An unclear statement questions Democratic conduct toward Republican candidates and politicians. It urges restraint and hints at potential backlash if private citizens are attacked, suggesting political tensions in the county.
The citer of the Democrat spoke atop the Wingate school house in Washington township Saturday night and led his team away with only one fine cat. The Republican answer to his speech followed, though the lines were Republican, and the owner called the man who cut them a whelp, though we deem him worse.
The text accuses Republicans of suppressing Democratic bills to hide the truth and claims the poor are exploited by the rich. It asserts Democrats offer salvation to the ignorant and denounces Republican tactics as aimed at undermining public knowledge and trust.
A republican offered a $100 bet on Harrison’s election in our town. A democrat accepted and posted $5 as forfeit, with $95 to be settled Monday night. The Democrat paid promptly while the Republican failed to secure a taker and lost the forfeit.
Republicans threaten perjury prosecution over a claim that Harrison said one dollar a day suffices for workers. The sworn statement, dated Sept 15, is public record. The affiant, a Knight of Labor in good standing, faces no prosecution yet and is supported by the Knights of Labor. Republicans refuse to pursue action, while the affiant is prepared to prove the allegation.
A critic questions why Republicans supported repealing arrearages in a pension bill while in power and why a Republican president vetoed repeal when public demand pressured Congress. The speaker accuses Republicans of hypocrisy and expediency to gain or maintain office.
A Polk pole over 150 feet tall was raised at Park last Thursday evening as a symbol of support for Grover Cleveland. W. W. Moffett spoke to a sizable audience, mostly Republican, while Democrats in the neighborhood prepared for the anticipated political clash described as the hottest battle yet.
A plan aims for ten Republicans in each township to pledge one vote for the Republican ticket regardless of cost, signaling hostility to Democrats at some public Republican gatherings. Citizens urged to resist schemes favoring Harrison and Morton, highlighting taxes and patriotism.
James G. Blaine argues that duty on whisky supports temperance by keeping prices high and illicit distilling in check. He warns that lowering the tax would boost consumption and undermine high license reforms across states.
A speaker argues Republicans deserve credit for pensions but notes that Democratic administrations granted more pensions. He cites large numbers of new pensions since Cleveland and widespread increases for soldiers, questioning Republican promises about Gen Harrison and Gen Bleck if elected.
In a heated editorial reply, charges arise that Republicans aim to buy electoral votes in Indiana to sweep the state. The piece cites alleged backroom plans to pay ten trustworthy men per township to purchase votes, asserting a potential 26 000 vote swing if enacted. Democrats vow to counteract the fraud.
The text disputes a claim about Stannie Flater’s seven year old son being injured while nuts were being collected. It asserts the boy was hit by a brick bat from a wagon after an argument with a passing group, causing a head wound and several days in bed. It argues political motive is unfounded.
The piece accuses Republicans of covertly undermining Democrats in rural precincts to win Ohio votes. It denounces false allegations against Joe W. Urney, treasurer candidate, including defaulter claims and desertion, asserting Urney’s integrity and local roots in Sullivan and Stockton townships, urging Democrats to act to elect him.
Fragmentary line from a speaker in Hov ey railing against Democrats. No further context or identifiable events, dates, or organizations provided.
The Honorable C. C. Matson, a governor candidate, rose from private to colonel of the Sixth Indiana units and later served as chairman of the pensions committee in Congress. Born in Brookville Indiana on April 25, he studied law, served as county prosecutor, and represented Putnam County in multiple terms of Congress. His career is cited as a credit to himself and the Democratic party.
Capt William R Myers native of Ohio born fifty two years ago in Buckeye state his family moved to Indiana and settled in Madison county He served four years in the Civil War rising from private to captain Then resumed law practice in Anderson entered politics in the 1870s He ran for Congress in 1878 and 1882 losing narrowly then won secretary of state in 1882 and 1884 led tickets on campaigns Known for strong stump performance and wide state acquaintance The advertisement promotes Warner's Log Cabin Sarsaparilla and other remedies by H H Warner Co as health boosters.
In Arkansas and Ohio readers report Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and cough relief. C Hur Mortit of New ark credits it with curing abdominal fungal issues and regained strength, while Jesse Middlewart of Decatur says doctors had given up but the medicine restored health. Sample bottles are advertised free at State cup’s drug store.
A historical tally on Ben Harrison’s congressional record regarding Chinese immigration and labor, noting votes for and against bills, amendments, and citizen rights. It discusses Harrison as a “protector of American labor” and references multiple Congressional Record pages and contemporaneous editorials.
A survey of Republican sentiment notes Revert P Porter predicting Harrison victory if New York City stays near four year ago four decade figures, while New York county support rises and Isel’s city majority looms. Indiana stump trips for Blaine echo past races as Blaine’s ally wins statewide.
Misread ad copy fragment shows a medical brand Castoria praised for children. The garbled text repeats Castoria as a remedy during illness and growth stages, with broken phrases and misspellings suggesting an old advertisement style.
Ot Herold promotes accident tickets and fresh sausage at Walker and Laughlin's meat market. The Al Forbes House for rent and fresh lard are listed, with Rankin and Shields offering stores and prices. Free pork down to 10c at Walker and Laughlin's, and Ot Herald insures property at low rates. Stoves priced low by Rankin and Shields.
A notice from Ss. W. Axtell of Aohowee offers several Bloomfield properties including town lots two houses and Jota in Bloomfield thirty acres of rich bottom land near Bloomfield twelve acres with a coal bank and ice house near town. He will sell or trade these cheaply and is open to part time arrangements or tracing for a small farm with inquiries via the stated office.
Cattle and hog markets show generally lower quotes with steady receipts. Prime butcher cows and heavy steers trend lower while good to choice light and heavy cattle hold near prior levels. Hog prices decline about 15 to 40 cents, with steady to softer quotes across ranges. sheep and lambs show modest firming for prime lambs amid varied demand.
Indianapolis market report shows wheat dull and unsettled with millers out of the market. Bids for No 2 red and No 3 red varied around 1.05 and 1.03. Corn and oats demand weaker. white and mixed bids noted, with limited trading and cautious inquiry across jobbing terms.
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