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Newspaper
Bloomington Republican
Location
Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1827
Page
4
A lyrical dialogue from a period newspaper c pf altered spelling about a mother and son aboard a sea voyage. The mother asks for guidance and refuge in darkness. the son calls a pilot and divine force to steady their course against tempests. The verse invokes hope, safety, and sea imagery.
A garbled transcript describes a mix of anecdotes and literary allusions. It references a miser’s fate, a master and hempen cord, and a failed attempt at restraint, then shifts to Sir Humphrey Gilbert and Sir Walter Raleigh, with scattered remarks on study, danger at sea, and moral warnings about desire and happiness.
The line comments on pretentious display as a foolish effort to seem wealthy, noting vanity and mockery in such affectation.
The prospectus explains long startup challenges in Bloomington, notes new partnership bringing printing capacity, and urges subscription support. It defends the freedom of the press as essential to democracy and outlines guiding principles including equality, republican virtues, and accountability to the people.
Plaintiff David Murptilion seeks a divorce from Navey Murp, with Secrest and Hester representing. The defendant is not resident of Indiana, and the court orders four weeks of publication in Bloomington Reform. A copy of the petition and summons will be served at the defendant’s last known address as required by law.
A notice from Blooming on Toswistup County lists a mare aged about eleven with a saddle mark and a stag related wound, appraised and to be sold. Also announces the first Monday in October sale of numerous town lots near the public square with one fifth cash and two equal yearly installments.
C L Wuertras presents The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour with introduction notes on Jewish history and epistles, plus notes on obscure passages and obsolete words. By J A Couwes, 200 pages, bound in cloth, price one dollar per copy, payment on delivery.
A new book bindery, number 1, announces regular binding work in the city. Merchants and magistrates endorse a quick, proper binding process and invite owners to leave volumes at Bowland and Hoeury for collection.
George Matlock and other heirs of William Watlock deceased petition the Circuit Court for partition valuation and apportionment of lands in Morgan County. John Matlock, another heir, is named. Guardians may be appointed for minor heirs as needed.
Public notices from Lawrence and surrounding counties announce letters of administration for the estates of Thomas Bush Luiz deceased and others. Creditors are summoned to present claims, and debtors to settle promptly, with court orders for sale of real estate to satisfy debts. Executors named include Joseph Landrum Guy Bush Hanah Bush and Whithelop Foop. Bloomington Indiana and Bedford are referenced for publication and court actions.
The notice describes public auction of land in Monroe county near Priserton adjoining the town of Bloomington. It details three parcel prices per acre, option terms, and forfeiture rules, naming Samuel Merrill Treasurer of State as author and listing multiple newspapers to publish the ad for eight weeks. The sale targets a first Monday in October with parcels in three townships allocated to James Snath and Janes Borland.
Local notices invite residents to bring wool for carding and fulling at rates from 6 to 12 cents per pound, with September delivery to Bloomington. Also included is an Owen County 1827 divorce libel requiring Sally French to appear, with publication in Bloomington papers.
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