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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1889
Page
2
A reader testimony extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for severe salt rheum covering much of the body. The writer claims rapid relief and purification of health after trying many medicines, noting son’s similar cure for salt rheum on hands and calves.
Joseph Moss trustee announces he will transact township business at his Linton office on weekdays excluding Sunday. The notice is addressed to residents of Stock ton township Greene county Indiana.
The Greene County Teachers Institute presents Miss Carrie Short on the Young People’s Reading Circle. The program, organized by the Indiana State Teachers Association, aims to guide children’s reading, substitute demoralizing material, and foster general culture under local supervision.
A Nashville special describes Mormon trouble in Wilson county with threats of force and bloodshed. Elders fled under fear of tar and feathers as anti Mormon sentiment grows. A local minister led a counter crusade while citizens pressed for departure of the elders.
A massive tide and heavy surf devastated Coney Island on Tuesday morning. Half the island is submerged, sand and seawater erode hotels and promenades, boats and structures are wrecked, and water floods streets and rail lines. Rockaway Beach also reports widespread damage as storms batter the coast and front-page scenes of destruction unfold.
The Loogootee Tribune reports visits by Aden Cavins Jr and many others in town, plus a detailed update on the Jasper and Gosport railroad project. It notes funding arrangements, route considerations through Bloomfield, and strong Greene county support, with officials like John N. Breen traveling to gather backing and promising township aid.
Home talent entertainments at Jones hall this week failed to attract large crowds as the Comedy of Errors and concerts proved too advanced for fair time audiences. Costume costs for the play exceeded $500 and profits barely cover sewing supplies. A repeat performance is planned tonight with hope for a full house. Tomorrow night offers a musical and minstrel show likely to draw stronger crowds.
The Goshen News item lists recent job printing work including leaflets, postal cards, programs, premium tags, stall cards, taken cards, sale bills, envelopes, badges, and meal tickets for various clients such as R Eveleigh W C Bennett fair vendors and Dr I Lowder. The paper criticizes school-book law and urges impartial handling to avoid prejudice and monopoly influence.
The Lafayette Journal notes prices fall as new books replace old ones. The state board of education has selected equal new texts in every respect, despite political and financial pressure from old book interests. South Bend Tribune says opposition wanes with Gov. Hovey quiet and Republican papers begin to back the new law.
Frank Britton remains on the sick list while Andrew Dye prays for health. Mrs Fry's health improves. James Carpenter traveled to Groomffelt Tuesday. Jan Simons and Well visited Moomfelt Saturday. The daughter of J and Ale Smith died this week. Sam Quillen visited his parents last week. Emerson Quillen stays with grandparents in Bloomfield this week. R A Rees loses a fine Clydesdale stallion Saturday, cause unknown. Josie Hook's young baby and A Kaufman rent J F Mees residence. Miss Alice Winal returns to Memphis after five months in Lyons. Quillen and wife visit Wash Vureell in Sunford Sunday. Wim Davidson and Chris Shepard contracted to build a residence for M KirMan. Cora Puol travels to Worthington Monday for a position at Williams House.
Elegant rains slow work on the M. E. church and a Wesner school house contract by Dyer is finished. Anderson Crook seeks treatment from Dr. Jas. Munich in Worthington. Hilburn brothers return from Spencer fair with auction goods. Gene Knight receives new millinery ahead of Casa township schools starting October. County Supt. visits October 10 to lead first township Institute.
Charley Sparks has typhoid fever and Martha Jane Jones is on the sick list. Heaton is sawing shingle blocks this week. Miss Pheba Jones, recently ill, is better. William J. Heaton will start for Washington Territory next week. Jefferson Jones has visitors from Terrellante this week. Miss Lucy Thompson visits near Scotland. Cheap railroad rates to the Vincennes fair this year. Sept 80 to Oct 5. See big posters.
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