Minstrel show and court news from Bloomfield area
Bloomfield notes list witnesses in the Cade trial and many residents visiting the county seat on Wednesday. Powell's Peerless Minstrels promote a show at the Bloomfield Opera House on Friday February 9 with a good band and orchestra. A farmers institute and exhibition is set for February 9 and 10 in the Bloomfield court house with noted speakers.
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Powell
Peerless Minstrels
Bloomfield Opera House
Court House
Bloomfield
Notice to Tax Payers in Bloomfield for 1862 Taxes
Notice of taxes levied for state county school and township purposes in the county for 1862. Jackson Center Beech Creek Stockton Stafford townships list specific rates per hundred dollars and per poll. County Treasurer John B. Stropes certifies the figures as correct from Bloomfield Indiana.
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White River Valley
Jackson Township
Center Township
Beech Greek Township
Stockton Township
Stafford Township
Bloomfield
Ind
Joohn B. Stropes
Know a Good Thing Democrat Fans Increase Subscriptions
The twice a week Democrat is well liked by readers who are joining the army of subscribers. Names joining this past week include Leonard Gentry James M Cravens Mrs J W Shilkett Thomas Foster and T.
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Democrat
Leonard Gentry
James M. Cravens
J. W. Shilkett
Thomas Foster
Wool price offer for buyers at Eel River Junction Factory
The White River Valley Gazette notes a wool sale at fifty to fifty six cents per pound. Farmers urged to bring wool immediately to the Eel River Junction Factory to receive cash, with a warning that the high price may not last. Jim Miller signs the ad.
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White River Valley
Eel River Junction
Jim Miller
Killed and Wounded at Antietam
A roster of Company D 14th Indiana Regiment wounded and killed at Antietam Creek Maryland September 17 1862. Captain Cavins wounded in the hand. Listed are killed Corporal Letsinger private Barker Lawson Scott. Mortally wounded Jonas Emery. Wounded include McLung Allen Barns Beard Chipman Cooper Gainey May McKinnon Morgan Vancleave Harrell Smith and others with injuries to arms legs hips shoulders and mouth.
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Antietam
14Th
Ind. Reg
Antietam Creek
Maryland
Cavins
Phillip J. Letsinger
Geo. W. Barker
John W. Lawson
Henry Scott
Jonas Emery
William B. McLung
John R. Allen
Levi Barns
James M. Beard
S. D. Chipman
John Cooper
E. B. Gainey
Augustus May
John McKinnon
William Morgan
Jasper Vancleave
James H. Harrell
James C. Smith
Local Soldiers and Dying Citizen Reported
The piece lists several Union Army servicemen with ranks and injuries including William R. Kelly, William G. Smith, John M. Harrell, A. J. Hattabaugh, John J. McClung, Charles H. Veach and notes B. B. Tremelin provided the information. It also reports Francis Bartley, a Fairplay township elder, died at home after his seven sons served in the army. John R. Butler declines a Union ticket bid for Representative.
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William R. Kelly
Wm. G. Smith
John M. Harrell
A. J. Hattabaugh
John J. McClung
Charles H. Veach
B. B. Tremelin
Francis Bartley
Fairplay Township
Bond Forfeited In Illegal Sale Case
Henry Bunch once a school teacher at the Alkire school house in Washington township was convicted in court recently for illegal sale. He surrendered a $50 bond and was remanded to jail Tuesday.
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Henry Bunch
Worthington
Mr. Bunch
Alkire
Washington Township
Germany declares unrestricted submarine warfare and threatens England
Germany announces unrestricted submarine warfare and a starvation blockade of England, raising fears of a U S break in diplomatic relations. The note, delivered to Ambassador Gerard and to Secretary of State Lansing, outlines Germany's bold plan to end the war quickly and to strike at British supply lines within 60 days.
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Germany
England
Amercan
Gerard
Berlin
State Department
Count Bernstorff
von Hindenburg
von Tirpitz
United States
Wilson
Lansig
Lansing
K. Lenesing
British Isles
Church Services for Sunday February 4
The article lists church activities for Sunday including Sabbath school at 9 30 a m, morning worship at 10 30 with the sermon The Everlasting Arms, Christian Endeavor at 6 00, evening worship at 7 with the sermon Lifes True Disposal, and special singing. A program Life Lines Across The Sea is noted and welcome extended. Rev Owen to preach at Furnace church Sunday 2 30 p m. Rev I H Levell resigns as Baptist pastor to enter Indiana University.
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Everlasting Arms
Christian Endeavor
Owen
the Furnace Church
I. H. Levell
The
Baptist Church
Indiana University
Christian Addition sermons continue at the church
Morning sermons by the pastor address Christian Addition with next Sunday's 10:30 a.m. subject Told the Reins Tight. Bible Idol 9:80. The Christian Endeavor Society will lead the 7:00 p.m. evening service. They will give the beautiful.
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Christian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Death of Dr Simeon Gray in Worthington
Dr Simeon Gray aged 70 died at his Worthington home on Wednesday. The funeral will be held today. His wife died a week earlier.
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Simeon Gray
Worthington
Cade Found Guilty in Greene Circuit Court
Ray Cade was tried in Greene Circuit Court for stealing corn from a crib and hauling it to Worthington to sell. The case drew a large crowd and many witnesses, with the jury deliberating about two hours after being sent from the courtroom.
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Ray Cade
Worthington
Greene
Cade Found Guilty of Petit Larceny in Bloomfield Court
The jury returned a verdict finding Cade guilty of petit larceny. The judge has not yet sentenced him. Cade, through his attorney, has filed a motion for a new trial. The Bloomfield Democrat and the Cincinnati Enquirer publish at stated rates.
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Cade
Ground Hog Day Origins and Date Debate
A humorous feature explains the ground hog as a composite animal, its February 2 habit, and the cultural clashes between German and Hoosier beliefs. It notes legislative action fixing February 2 and hints at coal interests and a possible move to Easter Sunday after a future prohibition bill.
Clubs And Societies Gather For Social Events
The Tri Kappas met at Miss Frieda Sheriger's home Thursday evening. Camp Fire Girls of Ramona met with Miss Geneva Stalcup Tuesday. Camp Choctaw Camp Fire Girls plan a Saturday market at Parham bakery. The regular camp meeting was at Miss Eva Wymer's home Monday. A five hundred party hosted by Mrs. Carl Vanmeter Wednesday had prizes to Mrs. T. Roy Cook and Miss Frieda Shert zer. A two course luncheon followed with chicken sandwiches perfection salad pickles ice cream cake and coffee. Attendees included Mrs. Albert McLaughlin Mrs. Reed Williams Mrs. Glen Stalcup Mrs. Mell Mitchell and Mrs. T. Roy Cook.
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Carl Vanmeter
T. Roy Cook
Frieda Shertzer
Albert McLaughlin
Reed Williams
Glen Stalcup
Mell Mitchell
0. P.slinkard
Court Items New Cases and Divorces in Indiana
Versa Bolinger v Bolinger and Langsdorf v Moss Laughley involve dissolution of partnerships. Debtor cases include Murray v Am baker petition. Several divorces granted: Belval, Sills, Hicks, Claywell, Dempsey, Vanderburghe with alimony and custody notes. State v Cade reports jury conviction for petit larceny. no judgment yet.
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Pearl Sills
Sam Sills
Hazel Hicks
Joseph Hicks
Nora J. Claywell
Charles B. Claywell
William Claywell
Joseph Dempsey
Anna Dempsey
Sophia Vanderburghe
Evariste Vanderburghe
Sophia Taverne
State of Indiana
Ray Cade
Marriage License Filed for Noah Edington and Minnie Emery
Noah Edington of Koleen and Minnie Emery of Taylor township have filed for a marriage license. The couple plans to wed in the near future.
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Noah Edington
Koleen
Minnie Emery
Taylor Township
Local Names Listed in Community Social Pages
The list names Lowell Parker Mrs Homer Knox Mrs Carl Shertzer Mrs Russell Fuller Miss Ella Yakey Miss Fay Marshall Miss Emma Ryan Miss Frieda Shertzer Miss Margaret Shirts Miss Edna Knopp and Nevil Thompson among the social register of the town society events.
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Lowell Parker
Homer Knox
Carl Shertzer
Russell Fuller
Ella Yakey
Fay Marshall
Emma Ryan
Frieda Shertzer
Margaret Shirts
Edna Knopp
Nevil Thompson
Indiana Federation of Clubs convention notes and district updates
The Indiana Federation of Clubs reports spring conventions across districts with Bloomfield and Spencer meetings in April. In the Second District nine counties host thirty four clubs with 1 575 members, led by Mrs. O M Williams and Morna Hickam. Valparaiso Woman's Club runs Red Cross stamps sales and expands outreach. Mary Matthews becomes president of the Indiana Home Economics Association succeeding Virginia Mere dith.
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Indiana
The
Argonaut
Civic Clubs
Fort Wayne
College Club
Henry W. Longfellow
Mary Matthews
Purdue University
Indiana Home Economics Association
Virginia C. Meredith
Injured Miner Heroically Treated After Fall at Vandalia Mine
Levi Gambill suffered a serious rock fall injury at the Vandalia mine in Gilmore while at work on Tuesday. He was transported to Linton Hospital for treatment and care.
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Levi Gambill
Vandalia
Gilmore
Linton Hospital
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