Evening Party Type Arthur Amid Social Jest
A portrait identifies a popular handy young man named Arthur as a trusted guest at George Scost’s circle, noting his quick service at gatherings and keen social awareness. The piece mixes humor about his role with a nod to social rituals and hostess duties. Also mentions 1815 era food limits and a legend about bananas observed in Madeira. A legal notice references a public real estate sale to satisfy a decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
George Scost
Mrs.Politikins
Mary Ellen Scraggs
Helena Smith Dayton
Cartoons Magazine
Electric alarm clock lights the face for night use
An innovative electric alarm clock uses a battery power source and a small lamp beneath the clock face. A portable switch on a flexible cord allows a touch to illuminate the dial at night, making time visible without lighting the room.
Women Cooks for Armies in British Regiments
From England comes news that attaching women as cooks and caterers to British regiments is being seriously considered. Proponents note that Florence Nightingale transformed field hospital work, and point to improved logistics and care as justification for this traditional role expansion.
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England
Florence
Sheriff Sale Ordered in Greene County Indiana
A certified decree directs a public sale of rents and profits from part of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter, Section 4, Township 6 North Range 6 West in Lyons, Greene County. The sale to the highest bidder is set for May 5, 1917 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the Bloomfield courthouse doors. The docket lists Daniel H. Skemp as plaintiff and Anna F. Reed as defendant for $533.62 plus interest and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene Circuit Court
Daniel H. Skemp
Anna F. Reed
Bloomfield
Greene County
Indiana
Broad Street
Lyons
Sarah Smith
William Smith
David Smith
Henry Smith
Elizabeth Usrey
Benson Usrey
Elizebeth Usiri
Benson Usiri
William Smith Jr
Henry Smith Jr
Elizabeth
Mary Ann Smith
Polly Smith
Sally Smith
Thomas Smith
Isaac Stalcup
Smith Stalcup
James Stalcup
Elizabeth Usiri
Elizabeth Smith
James Stalecup
Spangler & Rundell
Topping
Worthington
Charles W. Jean
Lizzie N. Jean
Alfonzo F. Wilson
Ebenezer Fiscus
Fiscus
Worthington and
Johnstown
Jean
Notice of Macadam Road Bid Opening in Greene County
Greene County Indiana Board of Commissioners will accept bids May 8 1917 at 2 PM for a macadamized road in Wright township per Humpreys et al plans. Proposals bonds and affidavits required by law. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. George E Kidd Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Township
Board of Commissioners
Greene County
Indiana
James L. Humphreys
Board of County Commissioners
Said
George E. Kidd
Ind
Board of Commissioners of
Greene Indiana
Henry A. Wolfe
Receiver's sale of Bloomfield Social Club property
The Bloomfield Trust Company as receiver for Bloomfield Social Club No 1 will sell at sealed bids on April 21 1917 at the Bloomfield Indiana office. Personal property includes a pool table chairs tables cues balls stoves and rug. Real estate is half of lot 6 in Bloomfield with a second story right of passage and roof access. Terms: one third cash in hand one third in six months one third in nine months with six percent interest and mortgage security. Sales may be combined or separate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield Social Club
Circuit Court
Greene County
Indiana
Bloomfield Trust Company
Bloomfield
S. W
Mary J. Axtell
Notice of Administration for Josiah Padgett Estate
The undersigned appointed by the Greene County Indiana Circuit Court as administrator of Josiah Padgett deceased. The estate is deemed solvent. Dated April 2 1917. D W McIntosh attorney for Admr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Greene County
Indiana
Josiah Padgett
D. W. McIntosh
Admr
Notice of letting contract for bridges in Greene County Indiana
Greene County Indiana will on Tuesday May 8 1917 at 2 pm receive bids for two bridges one 150 foot across Eel river ditch at Worthington and a White river crossing on the Bloomfield Worthington road at the present site or a new southern site. Plans and specs available in the County Auditor office. Bidders must file proposals bonds and affidavits as required by law. April 2 1917 George E Kidd Auditor Greene County Indiana.
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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
Lost Fox Hound in Bloomfield Reward
Black female fox hound with bush tail and little gray on the nose missing in Bloomfield. Notify Lib Jackson and offer a reward.
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Lib Jackson
Reward
Bloomfield
Correct English Show to Use It
Josephine Turck Baker editor presents a monthly magazine for progressive men and women covering English usage. Special feature expands everyday vocabulary with monthly samples. subscription $2 yearly, sample copy 10 cents, Evanston Illinois.
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Josephine Turck Baker
Evanston
Illinois
Subscription offer for Bloomfield Democrat and Terre Haute Tribune
The Bloomfield Democrat and Terre Haute Tribune offer a one year subscription for 3.00 paid in advance. Subscribers may choose the semiweekly Bloomfield paper and the daily Terre Haute paper under this hold good offer.
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Bloomfield Democrat
Terre Haute Tribune
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Linton
London Chronicle
Madeira
Sheriff's Sale
C. W. Adams
Greene
Calvin F. McIntosh
Kirby Ashcraft
Spangler & Rundell, Atty’s
Anna Cook
Edward Cook
Guy H. Humphreys
Court House
A. D
Slinkard & Vosloh
Law
Democrat
W. R. Cravens
North Side Public Square
T. Roy Cook
Westside Square
Richland
James M. Hudson
Lawyer
Square Bloomfield
Frank A. VanSandt
Richland Township
A. B. Titus
Allen Williams
Joan W. Jackson
Taylor Township
Scotland
W. E. Doss
Jackson Township
Owensburg
Williams
Rapcrirr
Russell Fuller
Recorder’s Office
W. L. Slinkard
E. & I. Railroad
Elliston
O. F. Musselman
Newberry
Hart Bros
Sandborn
Bloomfield Sheet Metal Works
S. D. Miles
Ballard’s
Kessler Bros
North Side Square
Oliver
Hasler Bros
VanMeter Hardware Co
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