Bloomfield Democrat historic publication details
The Bloomfield Democrat is Greene county's weekly regional paper founded in 1861. It lists publication schedule Friday weekly and Tuesday semi weekly editions with W L Slinkard as proprietor and editor. Subscription rates are shown as 1 year in advance 1.50 for six months 0.75 per issue 5 cents for single copies. Advertising rates apply per line with minimums. The notice confirms second class mail status in Bloomfield Indiana.
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Bloomfield
Indiana
Postoffice
Ownership Statement for Bloomfield Democrat 1917
William L. Slinkard is named owner and editor of the Bloomfield Democrat of Bloomfield Indiana. The publisher editor and business manager is William L. Slinkard at Bloomfield Indiana. The document was sworn before Notary George Davidson on March 31 1917 with commission valid until 1921.
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Congress
Bloomfield Democrat
Bloomfield
Ind
State of Indiana
Greene County
William L. Slinkard
Bloomfield, Indiana
George’ Davidson
Political tensions ease as Senate backs war powers
A Bloomfield editorial notes six dissenting senators aided by support for the President in a wartime decision. It argues loyalty to national honor over party lines and urges readers to attend Monday’s meeting to hear a nonpartisan, patriotic expression of public will.
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United States Senate
United States
Obituary for George Solsman of Indiana and Wisconsin
George Solsman born January 17 1847 in Hessa Castle Germany died March 18 1917 in Indiana. He came to the United States at age twelve settling first in Ohio then Minnesota and finally Indiana where he lived fifty two years on the farm of his death. He married Margaret Vanmeier in 1870, producing five children three sons and two daughters, only Lifors Solsman of Carlisle Indiana and Mrs Laura Linsmeier of Stanley Wisconsin surviving. He remarried Sophia Minister in 1891 and with her had two children Carl Solsman.
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George Solsman
John
Christian Solsman
Hessa Castle
Germany
United States
Ohio
Minnesota
Indiana
Margaret Vanmeier
Lifors Solsman
Carlisle
Laura Linsmeier
Stanley
Wisconsin
Sophia Minister
Carl Solsman
Obituary of Henry Meurer and family tributes
The obituary notes Henry Meurer's survivals including a widow four children one stepdaughter twelve grandchildren and a sister with additional relatives. He supported his church and community, owed funds for Morgan Valley church repairs, and his last words were that all was well with his soul. Funeral services were held March 19 1917 at Morgan Valley church conducted by Rev F W McKain.
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Martha Meurer
James Shrier
Lyons
Indiana
Fred Berkheart
Warrensburg
Missouri
Presbyterian Church
Germany
United Brethers Church
Morgan Valley
F. W. McKain
Linton United Brethern
Marco Cemetery
Candy For Easter Hampers With Lilies And Satin Eggs
Easter candy is packed in small wicker hampers tied with purple ribbon and a single lily. Ornate versions feature satin eggs in colors, many hand painted, some with a raised gilt monogram.
Greene County to bid macadam road in Wright township
Greene County Indiana Board of Commissioners will open bids May 8 1917 at 2 PM for construction of a macadamized road in Wright township as petitioned by James L Humphreys et al. Plans and details are on file with the County Auditor. Bids must include bonds affidavits. The board may reject any or all bids.
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Board of Commissioners
Greene County
Indiana
Wright Township
James L. Humphreys
Board of County Commissioners
George E. Kidd
Ind
Indiana farming paper subscription offer for Bloomfield readers
Through special arrangements with UP-TO-DATE FARMING we offer every new or renewing Bloomfield Democrat subscriber a one year subscription (24 issues) at the Bloomfield Democrat price. UP-TO-DATE FARMING arrives twice a month and is strongly recommended. Paper stops promptly at expiration. Take advantage now.
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Indiana
Livest
Bloomfield Democrat
Death of C. L. Ritter Reported in Message
A message received by Adam Bermouth states C. L. Ritter of Chicago died suddenly Wednesday night. He was brother to Mrs. Bermouth Miss Ella Ritter Grant and Will Ritter of this place and Mrs. David Soames of Vincennes. Funeral planned Sunday in Terre Haute at the home of Mrs. Ritter’s kin.
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Adam Bermouth
C. L. Ritter
Chicago
Ritter
Receiver's Sale of Bloomfield Social Club Assets
The Bloomfield Trust Company as receiver sells personal property including a pool table, tables, cues, balls, stoves, chairs, rug, cork carpet, water tank, and the undivided one half of Lot 6 in Bloomfield for not less than appraisal. Bids open April 21 1917 at 6:10 am to 2 pm. terms require cash under 5, else credit with notes at 6 percent. Real estate sold in three installments with mortgage security and right of access via stair and roof passage.
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Bloomfield Social Club
Circuit Court
Greene County
Indiana
Bloomfield Trust Company
Bloomfield
S. W
Mary J. Axtell
C. W. Adams
Wa Ujyesjo Trsybqu
Notice of letting contract for bridges in Greene County
Greene County Indiana will on May 8 1917 at 2 pm receive bids for two bridges on public highways Eel river ditch at Worthington and White river on Bloomfield Worthington road one site or a new proposed site plans on file in the County Auditor office bonds affidavits required by law.
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Board of Commissioners of
Greene County
Indiana
Eel River
Worthington
Worthington and Spencer
White River
Bloomfield and
Bloomfield and Worthington
Bloomfield and Worthington Road
Board of County Commissioners
George E. Kidd
Special Greene County Council Meeting May 8 1917
Notice states Greene County Indiana will hold a special meeting on May 8 1917 to vote appropriations for a White River bridge near Worthington at the Bloomfield Worthington road crossing and for a 150 foot Eel river ditch bridge at Worthington on the Worthington Spencer road. Also an advertisement for sale of five Poland China gilts about 150 pounds from Oliver Thomas & Sons Newberry Indiana.
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County Council
Greene County
Indiana
White River
Worthington
Bloomfield and Worthington
Eel River
Worthington and Spencer
Poland
Oliver Thomas & Sons
Newberry, Ind
Backing Up Wilson Resolution Tabled by Indiana Alumni
At a recent Indianapolis Alumni Association meeting of Indiana University a resolution was presented backing up Wilson. The text notes the association’s support plan and ongoing discussion among members.
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Wilson
Indianapolis Alumni Association of
Indiana University
Alumni pledge support to President in World War I effort
Indiana University Alumni Association resolves to back the President and his aides as the nation shifts from neutrality to active involvement in the global conflict. The pledge emphasizes moral support to sustain America's dignity and freedom.
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Wilson
America
Alumni Association of
Indiana University
Catarrhal Deafness Cure Promoted By Blood Remedy
An advertisement claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and requires a constitutional remedy. It explains the Eustachian tube inflammation causes hearing loss and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood treatment, offering a $1000 reward for uncured cases and circulars from J Cheney & Co of Toledo.
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Hall
Halle
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
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