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14 Aug 1917
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Bloomfield Democrat in Bloomfield, Indiana
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1917
Page
1
Riddle's sale advertised for August 18
Bloomfield notices list a sale at Riddle's on Saturday August 18 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Various locals visit, conduct business, and attend community events. The item notes other local arrivals, social visits, and ongoing community activities in Bloomfield and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Talbott
Linton
James Mahan
Tulip
Thomas Walls
Walker
Walker's Chapel
John Abram
Mattamoris
County Agent C F McIntosh Resigns for Purdue Post
County agent C F McIntosh resigns to take the role of Assistant State Leader at Purdue University. He will be transferred to Indiana duties guiding county agents statewide, earning 2500 to 3000 dollars annually. The Democrat notes his success in Greene county and confidence in his future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. McIntosh
McIntosh
Purdue University
Indiana
South Dakota
Greene County
Fox Hunters Meet at Trinity Springs Opens in October
The Southern Indiana Fox Hunters association schedules its annual meet at Trinity Springs starting Tuesday October 2 for five days. A barbecue and basket dinner for the public will be held on the final day. Last year the event was at Mineral with a good turnout. The day by day program will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana Fox Hunters’ Association
Trinity Springs
Mineral
Monument Works Relocates Store Near Combs Hotel
P. D. Neidigh has finished a new shop building and moved his monument stock one-half block north of Combs hotel, inviting customers and friends to visit the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Neidigh
Combs Hotel
Sunday-School Picnic to be Held at Town Park
The Baptist Sunday-school plans a picnic at the town park Thursday afternoon. All Baptists are expected to attend with well-filled baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Appointed Assistant District Attorney in Greene County
Claude E. Gregg has been named Assistant District Attorney for Greene County to investigate exemption claims. He must ensure fairness and uncover fraudulent grants. The Department of Justice instructed him to appeal all locally allowed exemptions, opening them to further government review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude E. Gregg
Greene County
Gregg
Department of Justice
Newton V Meredith Visits Greene County After Texas Venture
After six years away, Newton V Meredith returns to Greene County to visit relatives and old friends. He and his family moved to Big Wells Texas seeking fortune and have found success with onion farming, earning over $7,000 this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton V. Meredith
Greene County
Texas
Big Wells
Local Educator Mr Meredith Receives Noted Success
Mr Meredith, former county superintendent and longtime teacher, arrived at Lyons with his daughter Georgia to visit his mother. He is well known in the county and has many friends and schoolmates expressing pleasure at his achievement. He plans to tour additional counties before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Lyons
Meredith
Killed in trenches Reed Benham reported dead
Reliable report says Reed Benham, three months in Allied trenches, was killed. His brother John Benham served with Canadians and was last heard from in London. They are sons of Mr and Mrs Samuel Benham of Washington township. their father died in Canada some time ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Benham
John Benham
Canada
London
Samuel Benham
Washington Township
Mr. Benham
Linton youths named to officers in Reserve Corps
Rollie R. Cook of Linton was made Captain of Infantry Section first Company Reserve Corps and Kenneth Ogle was appointed First Lieutenant Infantry National Army. The citizenship of Linton applauds these patriotic young men and the Democrat joins in honoring their spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Rollie R. Cook
Infantry
Kenneth Ogle
Infantry National Army
John Harden Dies Suddenly at Sharkey
John Harden a noted blacksmith and farmer of Sharkey died suddenly last Sunday at about one o clock in the afternoon after ten days illness. He never married and lived with his mother. He belonged to the I O R M and I O O F lodges at Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harden
Sharkey
Bloomfield
Captain Paul Y Davis Named Captain of Infantry in Reserve Corps
Prosecuting Attorney Paul Y. Davis, after months of Officers' Reserve Corps training, is appointed Captain of Infantry Section Second Company. His commission takes effect August 15 and he begins service with a record of loyalty, patriotism, and strong conduct. His home is Bloomfield Greene County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Y. Davis
False draft exemption claim cleared by clerk in Lyons
Justice demands I state a rumor about Oscar Bogard of Lyons claiming exemption from the selective draft for dependent parents is false. His card may be examined in the Clerk's office, R. Kirby Ashcraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Bogard
Lyons
Re. Kirby Ashcraft
Birthday Surprise for Earl Simpson in South Bloomfield
A large group of 53 relatives friends and neighbors celebrated Earl Simpsons 34th birthday in South Bloomfield last Sunday. They greeted him with baskets of the best items then enjoyed a fine time as some members walked with him before returning to the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Simpson
South Bloomfield
Meetings Move From Courtroom To West Main Street Church
Elder Daniel Sommer of Indianapolis leads a continuing series begun in the court room now held at a West Main street church formerly occupied by colored people. Preaching nightly and through next Sunday with services at 7:45 pm each evening and at 10:30 am 3 pm and 7:45 pm Sunday. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Sommer
Indianapolis
West Main Street
Bloomfield Agricultural Fair Planned for October Dates
A Bloomfield committee announced at a last night meeting that the Agricultural Fair will be held in Bloomfield on October 8 11 and 12. They are encouraged by strong prospects and expect the fair to be bigger and better than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Oregon and California Rail Road Grant Lands Land Sale Opening
Legal decision ends dispute on the Oregon and California grant lands revested to the United States. Act of Congress orders two million three hundred thousand acres to be opened for settlement and sale under homestead laws. Includes timber and agricultural lands with a detailed map and soil climate and elevation data. map and pamphlet priced at one dollar from Grant Lands Locating Co., Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon & California Railroad CO
Grant Lands
United States
Congress
Grant Lands Locating Co
Portland
Oregon
Worthington School Chief Promoted to National Army Lieutenant
Lieutenant Daniel C. McIntosh, county school superintendent, has been appointed Lieutenant of Infantry in the Seventh Company of the National Army. He resides at Worthington and joined the officers' reserve corps at war declaration, undergoing training before his promotion for knowledge, efficiency, and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel C. McIntosh
National Army
Worthington
National
Greene county praise for Prof McIntosh and loyal youth
The Greene county community lauds Prof McIntosh as he leaves office August 15 and welcomes a capable successor. The Democrat celebrates the county’s fighting spirit and patriotism of its young men ready to serve country, home, and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
McIntosh
Raise More Wheat and More Rye in Greene County
Indiana state agricultural colleges and the Department of Agriculture urge farmers to sow more wheat and rye. Last year 2200 acres of wheat and 208 acres of rye. targets are 2800 and 275 acres respectively. Greene County is asked to increase acreage and follow seed bed, sowing, and preservation steps to boost yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural Colleges
Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Greene County
Zain
Stalcup Family Picnic Held At Worthington Home
The Stalcup family reunion took place Sunday August 5 at Mr and Mrs T C Owens home in Worthington. Attendees included Mrs Josephine Andrews Mrs M J Howe Mr and Mrs Jacob Buchner Mr and Mrs W C Andrews and family Mr and Mrs Joe Housem Mr and Mrs Sol Dixon Mr and Mrs Reed Stahl Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hays and children Mrs T C Owen and daughter Maud Mr A G McCain of Chicago H A Owen of Riverside California H B Hoffman and son C S Owen Indianapolis Miss Pearl Stalcup Bloomfield and Mrs C G Smith and daughter Mt Carmel Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalcup
T. C. Owen
Worthington
Joshephine Andrews
M. J. Howe
Jacob Buchner
W. C. Andrews
Will, Jr
Joe Housem
Sol Dixon
Reed Stahl
Wilbur Hays
Maud
A. G. McCain
Chicago
H. A. Owen
Riverside
Calif
H. B. Hoffman
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Maron
Ill
W. Ray Collins
Cary Harrel
Jasonville
Ada Calvert
Chris Hasler
Newberry
Fay Slinkard
T. E. Slinkard
Melvin G. Edington
Willis W. Simpson
Owensburg
Richland
Mabel Phillips
Champaign
William E. Beck
Stafford Township
Jesse Price
Marie Riddle
Dan Riddle
Riddle
James Gambill
Mgr
Clyde Meredith
Xoleen
N. W. Meredith
Oscar R. Shields
Shields & Mayfield
Andrew J. Shields
E. W. Cleasey
Switz City
Inman Bros
Thomas Rankin
Rettie
Slinkard
T. A. Cox
Thompson
Cox
Beech Creek Township
Marie Gregg
James Gregg
Allen G. Pate
Princeton
Davies County
Harvey Bland
Foster Livingston
Pearl Stalcup
Will Benham
Will
Oral Rainbolt
Isaac Benham
Thelma Osborn
Denver
Col
L. H. Stalcup
Miss Osborn
Frank Osborn
Paul Riddle
Russell Fuller
Illinois
J. B. Young
Dr. Young
Supreme Court
Harvey
Myers
Sistent
Captain Davis
Paul V
Davis
Church OF Christ
D. C. McIntosh
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