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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1893
Page
1
Across multiple papers the push for a homogeneous plan of state banks under federal safeguards dominates the discourse. Advocates claim security comparable to national notes, while opponents warn of differing authorities and backing sources. Discussions reference Louisiana prewar bank strength, Voorhees proposals, and tax repeal debates.
The platform urges repeal of the 10 percent tax on state bank notes to allow local banks of issue. It argues existing federal taxation harms state currencies, fights wildcat notes, and calls for a banking system favoring farmers and real estate owners with money concentrated away from the east toward the south and west.
The Republic argues for sound money and a repeal of the tax on state bank circulation. It warns against backsliding to state bank issues and stresses that any new note must be as safe as national bank notes. It notes Populist activity targeting Virginia and O'Ferrall's resignation to run for governor.
Honest John French’s term as county treasurer ended last Thursday and Noah Brown took office Friday morning. The Worthington Times and The News praise French’s careful, honest service and popularity, while noting Brown’s future as a capable and efficient successor.
Sullivan County Bank drops its suit against the E. T. H. railroad after protracted talks. Receiver Captain Grammar will remain in place and the road is restored to normal operation. Settlement covers bank claim of 35000 and Harden claim of 17000. Judge Briggs defends appointing Grammar and praises the road’s improvements.
Local notes report visitors from Dewitt Iowa and Blue Hill Nebraska, World’s Fair travels, and travels by boat on Lake Michigan. Distress includes a snakebite, a birth, a wedding, and a wedding guest. A medical ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure. Weather and farm work note a rain aiding wheat sowing.
Saturday activities fill the town with preaching visits and school teaching plans. Residents report visitors from Ohio and Illinois, church meetings by Rev. Floyd and Rev. Jackson, and local travel to Freedom for business. A cart accident injures Benton Goodwin, threshing fades, and crops inch toward rain.
A salve is offered as the world’s best cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold for 25 cents per box by S. Stalcup.
Ciderville survives as McLaughlin visited Monday while Charley Glover and Abe Anderson and family passed through. Miss Ida Martindale and Miss Hannah Aland entertained by Heaton friends. A local literary society plans, and two young boys went toward Worthington after visiting Pearson's tabernacle. London Ohio’s J E Pratt recommends Dead Shot for hog and chicken cholera.
Jack Hudson's daughter died of typhoid Monday and was buried at Robinson cemetery Tuesday. Levi Fuller sold a pony to J L Riddle Monday. Kinsey Cullison bought the John Burks property and will move to own home soon. Richard Vanmeter of Victor visited his brother J B Over Sunday. L G Sparks sold his mail route to J W King on Monday.
A vintage ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla to relieve nervous fatigue headaches and tiredness. It pledges nerve, mental, and bodily strength while purifying blood and boosting appetite. Hood's Pills are described as easy to take and effective at 25 cents a box.
A bountiful rain at Isat Wm Noel helps crops slowly. Master Tommy Bogard of Lyons visited his grandfather last week. Thomas Cole returned from the encampment with a grand time. Mrs Jen Wilson Micxel Nancy and Etta Foddrill and Etta Bogard spent Wednesday with Mrs Mary Ramntolt. Mart Phillips of Broken Bow Neb visiting his father here. W A Bogard wife and son Oscar of Lyons visited Thos Bogard and family Saturday night and Sunday. Rev Baker conducts a protracted meeting at Bethel with good success. several church additions. A number of locals joined J N Meredith for birthday dinner Tuesday. Positive reception to Simmons Liver Regulator praised by E A Rose. druggists offer powder or liquid forms.
Rev Bruner preached his farewell sermon to a large audience. John Ryan and wife from Kansas visit relatives here. Local boys departed for Illinois last Monday. Miss Katie DeVilbiss, Bloomfield’s notable girl, attended church. A heavy rain fell Sunday evening. Epworth League plans a reception for the new minister three weeks from last Saturday night with an arranged program and social time.
Edward Shepherd from Harrisburg used three bottles of Electric Bitters to cure a running sore on his leg of eighty years. John Speker of Catawba had fever sores on his leg and was cured by Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. H Gifford of New Cassel and W’s contributed to a claim about ailments and a scowchered diet. Sold by Stalcup’s Drug Store.
Sheriff Joe Cannon traveled toward Bloomfield on official business while visitors from Odon and nearby areas stayed with relatives. Elmira Malone and Uncle Jno Haig were among weeklong visitors, with others from Plummer and west Taylor. A.J. O'Donald returns from the World's Fair still weary after a long lake ride. Local mischief included a torn post office sign and a perfume theft from Inglea’s store, with admonitions to return items to avoid trouble. Samuel and spouse returned from Martinaville as dust, stench, and privy odors linger in the village.
Royal Baking Powder costs more to produce than rivals due to refined ingredients, but offers purer leavening and greater value. The ad claims cheaper powders produce inferior results and leave impurities in food, urging use of Royal for finest food and health safety, alleging rivals contain lime, ammonia or alum.
Old tale of silver from distant mines reemerges as experts say notable finds yield paying quantities. Local notes report travels of Ott Dobbins, Mrs Miller to Newberry, and numerous town visits as residents discuss the revived legend and the coming of the silver treasure.
Coughs and colds relief promised with Dr King's New Discovery. Guarantee refunds if no relief, and a free sample at Starcup's Drug Store. Large bottle 50c to 100? readings promise speedy recovery with LaGrippe relief claim.
Several Vincennes district M. E. officials notified the presiding elder not to reappoint Charley Wood to Pleasantville next year. If he stays, an effort may be made to indict him for conduct with his son Lon noted a few days ago. The new church is ready for plastering and the coal boom continues. Rain Sunday night was much needed. The O’Havers plan a reunion on Thursday September 14 for visiting Hollywood Alabama relatives.
Readers are urged to subscribe to The Republic for rapid full coverage of Congress sessions and relief measures. Pay just one dollar a year and get Tuesday and Friday editions, with extra copies and club offers for four dollars.
Ira Clark and Simon Pickard were noted in town visits on consecutive Saturdays. Jane Braugh receives a $1,700 pension as widow of George Braugh. A weekly night watch exists but theft persists. Gravel road election ordered for Oct 13. W L Green invited residents to hear Peoples party issues in Smith township. no takers. B F Winters trades in Grant township. J W Middleton, W H Wadsworth, and J G Scrogin toured Bloomfield on business. George and Henry Spriggs, of Bloomington, take control of a local venture.
A late 19th century town column reports residents and visitors from Terre Haute Spencer Indianapolis and Topeka. It notes illness births deaths a World's Fair trip and local business activity including Singer sewing machines and a Worthington agency. Roads advocates push for gravel road plans with an Oct. 13 1893 vote. A farm ad offers 58 acres 25 cultivated with 500 bearing trees for 600 cash with Sept. 20 sale deadline.
West Stafford items include Calvin Smith’s new residence nearing completion and John L. Smith Dock Page and John Fry attending the World’s Fair. T B O’Haver and other veterans head to the reunion. J F O’Haver of Alabama visits relatives. Rev Joseph Goodwin preached at the Stafford appointment, Myrtle O’Haver and J F O’Haver visited Marco. Saloon keeper notice advertises a complete bar outfit for sale at less than half value with inquiry at the office.
Henry Anderson went fishing at J Workman and caught one. Neighbors discuss teaching for winter and a local literary society to be held at Holtzclaw school two weeks from Saturday. Big Bloomfield Fair soon. Lewis Bland reports a boy. For sale or trade a 30 horsepower boiler stones planing mill.
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