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Newspaper
Bloomington Republican
Location
Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1827
Page
4
Fragmentary verse panel riffs on Yankee Doodle with references to Tory fame a royal feast and political themes. It lampoons coalition politics and old poets while repeating the chorus Yankee Doodle keep it up and dandy.
Report describes a chaotic street scene returning from a theatre where a confrontation escalates. A woman, defending herself, strikes a man with a pot as he threatens her and a child nearby. The crowd reacts with alarm and attempts to restrain the assailant.
Narrator remarks on a theatrical display of maternal meekness and affectionate pledges, calling it domestic felicity. He jokes about avoiding conflict with a heavy handed partner, preferring to endure a quiet bed in safety for a few weeks longer.
The August warm spell peaks at 95 degrees in the shade at 2 PM yesterday. A man, overcome by the heat on Front street, died after collapsing on the steps of an auction store. he had just arrived in the city.
The prospectus explains Bloomington’s recent newspaper growth, funding constraints, and editorial mission. It argues for press freedom as a democratic safeguard, urging subscriptions to support a Republican paper and its public-spirited aims. It notes limited capital, staffing shifts, and a pledge to publish under sound principles.
A political pledge praising equality and the common class as the core of government. The piece condemns elites and locust-like professionals, pledges to remind citizens of republican truths, and lauds public servants as servants of the people. It mentions General Dixon and the West’s honest voters.
All those indebted to the subscriber by book account are requested to call and settle by cash or note as I am about to close my business. John Rowland. August 24th, 1827.
The description lists a horse living in Bloomington Township Monroe County appraised at thirty dollars. The document dated August 17, 1827, records a justice of the peace declaring the animal taken up. It notes age about eleven years, sixteen hands high, grey hairs, saddle mark, and a wound behind the right shoulder.
A prospectus announces J. A. Cuamis's The New Testament with an introduction, notes on obscure words, and remarks on Jewish sects. It is intended for schools academies and private families and priced at one dollar per copy delivered.
State and Morgan County court notice states George Matlock Charlotte Matlock David Matlock Melind W Matlock and Mary Matlock heirs of William Matlock deceased apply for partition of real estate. Guardians for minors may be involved. Activation at the Circuit Court next term for valuation and portionment of the estate in Morgan County Indiana.
The unsaid letters of administration are issued for the estates of Thomas Bush of Owen County and Daniel Rawlings of Monroe County Indiana. Creditors are asked to present claims promptly and debtors to pay or give notes. The Bush estate is believed insolvent. Rawlings estate believed solvent. Administrators Jos Landrum Go Bush Hannah Bush Rebecca Rawlings. August 1 1827. July 28 1827.
He announces intention to remove to Illinois in September and to close his business. Debtors are asked to settle by September first and all creditors to present claims per contract. Accounts are left with Reg. Kitcoven due to anticipated absences, lawsuits to be avoided if possible.
A proprietor trained in Philadelphia will promptly handle all business entrusted, promising efficient dispatch. Clerks merchants and magistrates are invited to obtain blank books cheaply. Persons needing books bound should leave them at Bowlau and ferry.
The document records Henry French filing for divorce from Sally French in Owen circuit court with a special session on March 17 1827 and orders for publication of the divorce complaint in the Bloomington Indiana newspaper. It notes notices to Sally to appear at the Owen circuit court on the May term start in Spencer and warns that default will lead to a hearing in her absence. It includes signatures of John Orchard and Samuel McRarchard and a stamp of the state of Indiana Owen County.
A notice states that several articles including pork flour feathers tallow jeans beeswax clean linen and cotton rags will be accepted in payment for the paper if delivered at the office during the season.
Classified notice states that job printing of all descriptions is available at the office and blanks of various kinds are for sale there. It emphasizes neat and expeditious service.
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