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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1892
Page
6
Fragment from Bloomfield Democrat dated September 2 1992 mentions a post office matter and editor WM Moss. Readable lines reference city newsroom activity and clerical notice within local paper.
The piece reports on pension bill approvals amid campaign activity in Lincoln County. It notes W. R. Myers speaking at Linton on September 9 and the push for Democratic gains, including calls for Steve Moss and Samuel Blackmore for county offices. It critiques Republican and Green party dynamics and defends John L Bretz’s fiscal stance amid national tariff debates.
Thomas Holt of Taylor township, long Republican, declares he now backs Grover Cleveland and tariff reform. Holt cites manufacturing interests and past loyalties, recounting a 1888 remark by Louie Loeb, a Cincinnati wholesaler, about protection for manufacturers. Holt questions who benefits and endorses the Democratic ticket.
A farm implement dispute erupts over Oliver chilled plow pricing. The Democrat was accused of misquoting selling prices while the Times defended listing versus selling prices. Ann Arbor Agricultural Company implements are cited with arguments about discounts, costs, and freight.
Hon. D W Vorhees and four other notable speakers will address Southern Indiana Democrats at French Lick Springs on Wednesday September 7 1892. Special railroad rates and good music are arranged. The event aims for large attendance from Greene County and other regions.
The E and I railroad outlines ticket sales for events in Terre Haute Portland and Evansville with dates July 24 to Aug 10 Sept 14 to 19 Sept 26 to Oct 1 and Sept 14 to 16 191? for Indiana Veteran Association and A I O F Portland Oregon. Tickets are good for round trips with final return dates and one fare applies. R A Campbell P A Evansville Indiana signs the notice.
A message outlines a plan to grow subscribers by offering the Democrat at two cents per week through November 15. Committeemen and agents are authorized to sell to new cash in advance subscribers, with postage stamps accepted. The goal is 1000 new subscribers in 30 days.
A letter from S W Jarvis to Hon W L Slinkard dated Lyons Inn Aug 9 1892 explains his move to the Democratic Party He cites tariff reform opposition to laws favoring manufacturers and belief in majority rule The letter notes Civil War issues and the old soldier’s treatment and argues against Republican promises to aid veterans.
A historic exam list shows one hundred teachers tested on arithmetic including land area value problems, stock income calculations, fencing, property cost, and note dates. geography questions cover European settlements, American inventors, taxation, and map skills. literary and pedagogy items follow, with a poem excerpt and grammar tasks.
The column records births including a fine baby boy and a new house, deaths and funerals at Prairie Chapel, weddings like Uncle Wright Stewart’s gold anniversary, local political activity in Worthington and Vincennes, and visits by residents such as Aunt Betsy Kent. It notes mill activity Laughlin Shur Co and new businesses J D Edwards and Genie Edwards, with travel mentions and a sermon by Frank O Haver.
Local notes report peaches in full bloom and a large harvest while in Owensburg John Beaty bought hogs last Thursday. Ed and John Hasler visited from Rockweed Sunday as threshing winds down. A surprise birthday dinner for Mrs Johnsthan Wagner. gifts include a rocking chair. A tragedy near Koleen as Jake James on's wife reportedly hanged Friday. An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for cureable catarrh cases.
Newberry is in its best condition for years with permanent improvements underway. Several new structures are rising, including a two story brick building and residences for J D. Edwards and Mrs. M E Slirkaid, amid growing demand for additional houses.
Healthy appearance reflects liver stomach and kidney condition. Electric Bitters is promoted as a tonic acting on these organs, claimed to cure pimples blotches boils and improve complexion. Sold at S Starcup's Drugstore for 50 cents per bottle.
Win Denny and family from near Park visit James Calvin. Mr Bell and wife of Washington visit Scotland. Cary Deney and Joel Benham, invalids, were in town Saturday. J.L. Kieth returns from Sandborn. Local officer attracts attention of a vivacious widow near the Greane and Martin county border. Miss Maggie Kieth returns home. Mrs E L Ledgerwood visits in Iowa. Ledgerwood family visits Martin county. Mrs P A Atkin returns from Coal City. A farmer raises twenty nine bushels of wheat per acre. Mrs Sam McElroy sports a hand yome New Cart. Chas Ledgerwood goes to Bloomfield. County institute attendants report a good time. Leonard Ridenbank’s child wanders at night and is found asleep at Mortland’s. P King attends Blaonfield on business. J E Hutson buys an organ for his daughters. Mrs Kate Ritter and others visit the Springs. Skomp plans move to Odon for schooling. The Democrat did not come to office. broken mail delivery. Mrs Jacob Jamieson dies by self-inflicted hanging. burial Saturday. Moss & Axtell acquire Mrs Shnkard’s lot next to Jos G Smith. town’s first residence lot.
A mixed town record reports Eliza Oliphant regaining mobility after two weeks confined indoors while Sargeant Cole buys a new horse. Cattle traders from Pop Corn and Lawrence county visit A B Philippe, and Wm Hudson moves sheep through town. The Peoples party and Democratic events are noted with local speeches and a church meeting. John T. Nance and wife visit Jarrodsburg for estate matters. An Annapolis reader touts Dead Shot for hog and chicken care.
Rain refreshes Rockwood area as farmers prepare to sow wheat. Lena Bach attends teachers institute and is praised as a belle. Mrs. Sarah Hasler regains health. Local folks plan to visit the Bloomfield Fair and attend church at Koleen. Families visit kin near Mineral City and Reed Station. Willard Free and family visit a father. Ed Hasler Gov Sparks and wives visit John Hasler. Letta Comba and Lula Hasler go to Bloomfield. Charley M Combr passes through Llinda. Will Curbs builds a new farm house. Mrs John Mitchell visits sister Roca Grove near Koleen.
The Wilbur H. Murry Manufacturing Company is ordered to appear before Justice William H. Tally in Washington township on September 2, 1892 at 2 p m to answer attachment proceedings. Philip Strauser claims twenty one dollars and twenty five cents. Dated August 5, 1892. William H. Tally J P.
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