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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1891
Page
4
Squiihing ONE ENJOYS Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken. It is pleasant to taste, acts gently yet promptly on the kidneys and bowels, cleanses the system, dispels colds and fevers, and cures habitual constipation. Available in 50c and 81 bottles from leading druggists.
Our correspondents note active post offices across the county and readers are urged to send in columns. The threshing season brings music and competition as five machines compete. Mrs Thompson and Mrs Ruper are among those poorly, and the paper asks all to contribute next week.
Local advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure presents it as an internal treatment that acts on blood and mucus surfaces. It emphasizes non quack medicine, claims expert medical endorsement, and promotes testimonials. Sold by druggists for fifty cents per bottle from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
N DeKedaed ventures on Indian Creek to back Alvin Armstrong in apple jack work. Carmichael sells home and buys R Ashcraft property becoming Jonesboro resident. If sidewalk issues delay, townsfolk fear mud and stalled trade this winter. Arthur Young from Stanford to acquire Mrs Sabra Dugger property and move soon. Bogard and Cole supply undertaker goods. Capt Philips continues rebuilding out houses, prompting town talk. A settler meeting drew many youths and Shaker preaching, stirring strong opinions.
An advertisement touts a nerve tonic and alterative named Electric Bittern to restore appetite digestion and liver and kidney function. It claims nervous distress can be cured with a bottle sold by S Stalcup's Drugstore at 50 cents.
Morton Cox from Hobbleville arraigned before Squire Neal for provoke with a fine of one dollar. Calvin Sparks Sr commits suicide last Thursday. Sparks was 88 and a county pioneer near Clifty church. Reports say he urged neighbors to kill him. Numerous townsfolk attended weekend gatherings and visits noted. Heart disease discussed with Dr Miles remedies advertised.
Heavy rain benefits local farmers as corn recovers from drought while some fields are beyond saving. Notable events include visits by Miss Dora Edwards and Miss Edith Denham to Worthington and Linton fair, plus a F M B A picnic drawing a large crowd. Continuous local notes mention hunters and residents, with a light social tone and scattered anecdotes about townspeople.
ATHAN HUNT accepts night operator position at Princeton Indians. J. Summer loses pocketbook with about 40 dollars at Worthington reunion. W. Cole travels for a Chicago house. Mrs. Walter Wakefield visiting Indianapolis family of her son. Born last week in Indianapolis to Mr and Mrs Tom Wakefield a girl. Mrs. Hunt takes Sunday school class to river. good dinner and royal time reported. Miss Etta Terhune visits from Bushrod to see Mrs. Joe Grace. Carpenters advance work on new church. Baptists quiet about faith but commit to attend.
An 1900s style column describes a multipurpose salve priced at 25 cents per box with money-back satisfaction. It lists local names and events including George Kelley visiting Terre Haute, Perry McIntosh planning westward, and teaching plans by D. W. McIntosh. Other items note a Bloomfield fair, pensions for Fountain Kelley, and a family anecdote praising Dr King’s New Discovery with a free trial offered at S. Stalcup’s Drugstore.
Local items highlight Democrats and Republicans in Bedford and nearby towns. Mentions include John Carr heading to Illinois, schoolteachers taking posts, soldiers attending reunions, and community events at Linton, Bloomfield, and Sullivan fairs. Various residents attend funerals, teach, travel for produce, or visit relatives amid a flood of brief notices.
A collage of short items covers tax talk, a ramrod rumor about Dr Yenne, political posts by Chas Graham, home additions by John Senty, business moves by Brooks and Buckner, teacher worries, Terrell the farmer and lawyer, organ sales by A F Fielda and Effie, Miss Capton Dawson in town, Jim Paget in the streets, school staffing divides, coupon schemes praised by merchants, a quarrel between Bas Graham and W S Dye, and various cures advertised by Alphonso Hempfling and others with free trial offers at Eveleighs.
The Democrat promotes a new tariff treatise by M A Johnson arguing for protective tariffs from a people friendly, non political view. The 525 page volume costs 125 and a subscription deal is offered with Bloomfield Indiana publisher The Democrat. Readers may obtain the book by subscribing or convincing three new subscribers.
The Evanavile and Indianapolis Railroad advertises round trip tickets to Western destinations at very low figures. Travel dates include August 25 September 15 and 29 with return validity of thirty days from sale. Stopover privileges granted. For rates and details contact any E and D Railroad agent or R A Campbell General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
Notice of bidding on September 1 1891 by the Bloomfield Indiana Board of Trustees for street sewer and sidewalk improvements on Franklin Mechanic Seminary Washington North and Mill streets with plans specifications and grade by Francis M Parker bids due September 7 1891 sealed with bond two surities and approval by General Assembly act.
Real estate ad notes dozens of tracts near Bloomfield Greene County including 21 acres east Main Street two acre orchard 1500 dollar house 300 dollar two houses near court house 120 acres in Highland Township 120 acres near R.R. 160 acre farm 400 dollar per acre 20 acres in White river bottom price unspecified and more. Listings include timber pasture fruit trees and multiple dwelling sites.
A fragmented timetable shows station labels and times for westward and eastward routes. Entries include Bedford Dresden Robinson Koleen Mineral Bloomfield Elliston Switz City with listed times and durations. The incomplete OCR lacks full context and destinations.
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