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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1889
Page
3
The Bloomfield Democrat notes its double county circulation and invites advertisers to inspect subscription books. It directs business letters to the newspaper and cites a yearly price of 1.50. The paper is entered at Bloomfield Indiana as a second class matter and is the only all home printed newspaper in the county.
The notice explains paid through dates and advance payment rules. It warns that subscriptions expire and may be stopped if not renewed, with cash or credit terms limited by prompt payment, and exterior mail subscribers must prepay before delivery ceases at term end.
A Tariff Reform meeting in Scotieburg Indiana featured ex Governor Gray and Senator Voorhees. The piece notes 1,284 township trustees and an equal number of assessors in Indiana. It criticizes Republican attitudes toward black officeholders and cites political indictments from Joseph Bradfield against the administration. It discusses Turner and pension policy reforms, stating many pensioners would be affected and that a related order was revoked.
Ei C Horniday, a Harrison ally and trusted Republican in the district, has been indicted by the Greene County grand jury for false pretenses. The letter accuses him of fraudulently claiming land and cattle holdings he did not own and criticizes Harrison for protecting him in a federal post. The writer urges Republicans to question such appointments at the polls.
A major rock slide near the citadel at Cape Diamond in Hind on September 20 buried multiple houses along the riverfront. About 30 families, roughly 200 people, were affected with 13 dead and 16 injured by Friday morning. 600 workers and emergency crews battled debris as warnings ignored. Damages around $100,000.
A massive landslide near Quebec exposes a widening fissure endangering about 900 Champlain street homes. Officials urge immediate evacuation as rocks loosen and debris removal continues. Joe Kemp revived after 108 hours buried. 48 dead so far. investigations into causes underway.
In a September speech at St. Paul Minnesota Bishop Fowler of California hedges on imminent war with China. He notes China is rapidly building military strength under Prince Li and Prince Ti aims to modernize naval power and land forces within ten years. He cites China’s 400 million population as a potential force and warns against backsliding on treaties or laws restricting return.
The Farmers' Review reports a larger corn crop than officials expect, with Nebraska and other states showing varied conditions. Early frosts and hot winds reduced yields in some counties while others like Kansas and Missouri look to offset losses. The piece lists state by state percentages and forecasts for total production across 1889.
Agnes Bloedel, aged 12, widow and mother of a healthy girl, eloped with Julius Bloedel, a 17 year old German farmer. The couple married after Agnes fled to Columbus, then moved to Huntington. Bloedel died of typhoid after a week, leaving Agnes poor and reconciled with her father who will take her home.
A man named James Nicollett is accused of selling his wife Emily and their child to Salvatore Lemor for money. Emily admits obeying her husband but claims she was compelled to live with Salvatore. The case covers accusations of sale and infidelity, with Lomor fined later for carrying concealed weapons. Other dispatches note Chinese emigration policy and miners resuming work in Brazil.
Amid a severe Atlantic coast storm the life saving service recorded multiple rescues across Rhode Island Massachusetts and New Jersey. Seven crews with about twenty lives were saved on the New Jersey coast and Cape Ueary vessels aided by rescue efforts. Delware breakwater and nearby shores saw further distress calls with several dozen lives saved and the service plans to submit a formal recommendation honoring the rescuers.
William Wilkie Collins, renowned English novelist born January 23, 1824, died at his home in London after a serious illness. He authored “The Dead Secret” and “The Moonstone” among many serialized works, contributed to Household Words, wrote plays such as The Frozen Deep, and toured the United States in 1873 giving public readings.
R W Cahill, half-brother of James Averill, writes from a Sweetwater valley ranch claiming Ella Watson, not the famed Cattle Kate, was the woman hanged with Averill. He denounces the lynching as murder and vows to seek justice, noting cattle pastures and money motives involved in the case. The report also covers old and new Navy vessel trials and a cross-continent horse-back journey by Jen and Platt.
Mrs Clara Bodie Wilson, identified as wife of a Metropolitan Police officer, allegedly shot herself when a revolver discharged while the weapon was handled in the drawing room. A butler was struck by a bullet through the fourth rib. investigations await expert testimony before charges.
No. 8 Perth miners delay return after protests over concessions. Delegations urge stay through Thursday for unified action. No. 5 miners reportedly postpone returns to work. In separate item, Wilber M. Collier and wife arrested for murder of twin John Collier. coroner’s inquest testimony damaging to defendants.
In Upersonville Indiana a genuine case of leprosy was discovered in Louis Drstin. The disease appeared five weeks ago and now includes the victim’s face neck and breast while one eye is nearly gone.
Fragmented copy reports a series of violent incidents and local notices from Indiana towns. It mentions a widow in Russellville, a man shot in Plymouth, arrests near Shelbyville, a minister assaulted in Lebanon, mine work changes in Gracetown, and multiple accidental deaths and crimes across several counties.
A courtroom dispute escalated to contempt when two lawyers clashed over a cane during a trial before Justice Feibleman. Separately, Sioux City opened the Corn Palace with 6,000 visitors as John M. Whurston delivered an oration and the New York Seventy-first Regiment band performed.
Sept 21 reports say President Harrison is considering A B Campbell of Kansas for pension commissioner. Private Secretary Halford hinted the appointment may wait until the president returns to the capital. Gen Nathan Goff planned to join the West Virginia trip but could not go. Mr and Mrs Robert McKee departed for Indianapolis.
Market report details prices and receipts across commodities. Merino fleece, delaine, and cloth fabrics show varied values. cattle, sheep, and hogs list prices in mixed ranges. Receipts included cars from Pittsburg and Toledo with overall market firmness and slower sales.
An old tale shows two boys fighting over a pearly prize on the beach until a stranger divides it and proclaims they are richer than they know. He urges sharing and praises Ivory Soap, warning against counterfeit imitations and urging readers to ask for the genuine.
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