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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1889
Page
4
Ladies have an elegant line of stylish wraps to purchase for fall and winter. The manufacturer will ship so they reach us on Monday August 26th, offering customers a chance to buy before the assortment sells out. Call early to secure the best selections.
A bustling Indiana column notes weather friendly to farmers, a big Vincennes fair upcoming with balloon ascensions and races, new school books for districts, land for sale, rental notices, and local business openings. It mentions Rev Cox hire at the Christian church, a farewell sermon, and community calls for tax and subscription payments.
Dr H W Norvell returns from a Texas New Mexico trip praising the region. G W Campbell pays debts while K C Borch, Mineral City pension agent, notes Harrison damage in politics. The fair features a White Sewing Machine display with embroidered works that look painted, touted as the premium item with Harrah & Fellows as local agents.
The program for next Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the M F E Church features an anthem Who is King of Glory a solo and chorus Your Own by Mr Amic¢ Pringle and Mrs T VanBuskirk, readings and a temperance piece Rest from Your Labors. Township institutes will meet monthly on the first Saturday in Richland Jackson Beech Creek Jefferson Stockton second Saturday in Taylor Center Wighland Stafford Smith third Saturday in Cass Washington Wright Grant Fairplay. Local note: Mr Frank Matson admits the geographies error source was a cooked copy by Van Antwerp Bragg & Co.
Messrs. Crouch and Travis of LaFayette importers and breeders of draft and trotting breeds took numerous first prizes at the fair. They guarantee all stock and invite correspondences for stallions. Boston Herald notes tariff reform has gained strength since the recent presidential election.
On account of the Soldiers' Reunion held at Petersburg October 9th to 18th the B. I. will sell round trip tickets from Elliston for $1.50. W A Tucker Agent E I Elliston approved G J Grammer TM Evanaville.
W B Maddock is authorized to transact any business pertaining to the Democrat due to the County Superintendent’s absence. Pub Sept 23 1889 Crawfordsville Review notes. The piece references a prior general assembly action: the new school book law passed last year.
The document lists receipts from the Blomfield fair showing ticket sales, braids, and secretary collections. Totals indicate amounts collected for admission and related items, with sums recorded for audit.
The clerk reports licenses issued since the last issue: Grant Wilson to Bertha Oliphant, Thomas N Read to Lueva Cox, Jesse Lakue to Jennie Yearin, James B Niell to Mollie E Adrims. Also notes on malaria remedies and a sale notice for Good Drug Store by Wm M Moss, Bloomfield. Wilkie Colins, novelist, has died after illness.
Worthington and surrounding residents are reported visiting fairs, courts and markets this week. Notable names include J.C. Burbank busing in Worthington, Inman H. Fowler and Geo W. Catt among others. A pawnbroker anecdote contrasts offers and says most watches are not redeemed after initial loan. The Young Man asks for a quick wedding date, while the Young Woman jokes about three weeks from next Wednesday.
A historical survey discusses the Eastern saddle's design and use, comparing it with European gear. It explains the high peak pommel, curved swords, and sturdy stirrups that aid mounted combat and shooting. Details cover saddle comfort, rider posture, spur absence, and wealthy ornamentation.
New York shops near the French quarter produce coats of arms and monograms in gold silver brass and nickel. Craftsmen copy or improvise designs from books and plates, forge dies with hot cement and a gas flame, engrave and electroplate, and tailor pieces for harness pins. Masters explain the demanding skills drawing engraving toolmaking and rapid precision.
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