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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1917
Page
1
The narrative describes John Terrell’s lead from Richland Creek, bee hunting, panther encounters, and Indian jokes. It notes 1818 Van Slyke settlement near Aden Cavins, Emanuel Hatfield deer counts, Brown and Hatfield pine firestick mystery, Owensbury brick house, Newberry founding and canal era trade.
Dewey Seturger a Frenchman, living in Linton, sought court permission to wed Clennia Hasket who would not be eighteen until next May. Judge Slinkard granted the order, Clerk Ashcraft issued the license, and Justice Meredith performed the marriage.
William J. Bryan will visit Indianapolis on Friday January 19 to speak in favor of a dry Indiana. He accepted an invitation from the Dry Federation and invitations are being sent statewide for supporters to attend. It is expected he may address a joint session of the State Legislature during the visit.
A Civic Club meeting at the public library considered A. T. Hert of Louisville gift of the Bogy residence for a town hospital, with a committee to inspect the property and estimate repair costs. Another public meeting will be held later to continue deliberations.
Indiana game authorities announced the rabbit season is closed through winter and resumes April 1. Officials reminded hunters of the new law and its winter protections, noting few would knowingly violate it but restating the conditions.
A new rural route numbered 2 began January 3 serving Center and Beech Creek townships. Postal patron Harry Ruth is the carrier for the Solsberry post office route delivering on an every other day schedule.
The annual copper report for 1915 is released by the United States Geological Survey. A map shows copper producing districts and reduction plants as part of the accompanying materials. Subscription notices appear from The Bloomfield Democrat and St. Louis Republic offering the report for $1.50 twice weekly.
The Mayor of Linton confirmed three drunkards were sent to the Penal Farm last Saturday. Ike Harris and Rosamond Wood got 95 days, John Sherrow 70 days. All are jailed awaiting transport amid reports of smallpox at the facility and delays in admitting new prisoners.
The Sunday school plans an advance goal of 200 average for March. Superintendent assigns each class share of apportionment. Teachers listed include Robin Parsons H Letsinger Amy Pringle J D Smith Mary Letsinger Clyde Parsons Cavins Baughman Minnie Johnson Lillian Cushman and Mabel Phillips.
Court rules an allowance of five dollars every two weeks for ten weeks and then ten dollars weekly for four weeks to support the wife and child. The relatrix is mother of one child and another born since the case began. The defendant has not lived with or supported the mother and children. he lives at Linton, wife at Switz City.
In a jailhouse exchange Dave Kidd tells a friend that a doctor put a little girl in jail. The girl is Emerson Calvert, daughter of Emerson Calvert, and Dave laughs at the grim punchline.
Bloomfield defeated Worthington 46 to 1 with strong defense by Fields and Smith. Naugie scored twelve field goals and DeBerry four, while Worthington managed a single free throw. Attendance rose as the high school plans next games against Newberry and Linton, inviting local support.
James McIntyre Fred Laughlin Hugh Collins and Roy McIntyre were arrested last Saturday and posted bonds of $800 each for appearance in the Circuit Court on a charge of malicious trespass on property belonging to Vandalia Coal Co.
Employees of the New Home Telephone Company celebrate receiving checks equal to two to three weeks salary as a special allowance for good work. The board of directors approved at the last meeting, based on length of service, with five local workers eligible to receive the payment amid higher living costs.
Sunday visits include P J Harrah in Mitchel and Jess Page in Bloomfield on business. Worthington and Jasonville residents travel for work and family matters. Tulip store listing for sale or rent. theater’s Homer Knox pledges proceeds to Ladies Aid. Bloomfield high hosts Linton in basketball at 8 pm. Restaurant management changes noted. Cemetery sexton bids due February 5 1917 with surplus land pasture bids.
ILENE Andrew Rogers and Fred Chaney traveled to Vincennes on business Wednesday. Jordan Riggle, recovering at his father Francis Riggle’s home, has been moved to the Linton sanitarium. John Weddell and family dined Tuesday with Roy Allen and family. A baby girl Helen Marguerite born January 9 to Mr and Mrs Bloomer Hasler. Bert Weddle, formerly in Iowa, is at home. Mrs Frank Rogers has returned to Charleston Mo after visiting here. Paul Combs of Midland stayed with James Duke and O P McKee last week and attends Bible school in Louisville Ky. Mrs Sherman Hatfield visited Mrs Thurman Jeffers Saturday. Mrs Rose Hineman and son visit relatives. Charles Hasler saw his children here last week. Mr and Mrs Virgil Mullis and Mildred Ann were guests of Bloomer Hasler's family Sunday. Beulah Arthur spent Sunday night with sister Ruby. Mrs Osman Laughlin visiting her father J H Canady and family. Mrs Sarah Owens making her home this winter with Aunt Mary Ann McKee who has been in poor health. Error All Too Common notes on independence and mind.
A westbound Vandalia freight engine 73 derailed after missing an open switch in Switz City on Tuesday about 2 30 am. Engineer Mr Jamison was pinned beneath the engine and killed instantly. The fireman escaped with minor injuries. Cause and blame remain uncertain.
Bloomfield visitors pass through Solsberry en route to Cincinnati. A new Christian church near completion brings town pride. The tomato growers meeting attracts attendees from several towns. Local students, teachers, and residents are noted in routine health and trip updates.
Snow enthusiasts enjoy sleigh rides as Miss Avis Heaton and Oaklene Heaton visit Inez Pirtle. W M Dailey and wife seen at Ellen Heaton's. Matamoras church group adds a new porch. Friday guests at Taylor Pirtle include Antha Williams and families Dailey Lowder with son Earl. Reported death of Lank Workman. Miss Marguerite Heaton visiting.
Mrs. Harden remains ill while four members of Charles Wests family recover from pneumonia. John Ray and son George visited Albert Heaton and family. On sick lists are Mrs. Samuel Flater, Doris and Helen Floyd, all reported better. A girl was born to C. C. Hendren. Ona Stalcup shows pneumonia symptoms. Adton Hunter hosted a large shooting match last week.
John Crane and Ralph Arthur spent Sunday together. Zeb Strong visited near Worthington and stayed Wednesday night with Wm. Hunter and family. Frank Thompson visited his grandparents at Newark last week. Mrs. Ed Crane and Mrs. Hunter with two children and Mrs. John Loffland spent Sunday with Mrs. Claud Taylor. Parker Torrence of Bloomington stayed Wednesday and Thursday with his sister Mrs. John Johnson and husband. Mrs. John Johnson visited Mrs. Freel Bullock Sunday.
Arley Garsnet on sick list. Jane Weaver visited Mrs Garsnet Tuesday. Mrs Luke Sullivan visited Wednesday. Everett Weaver of Illinois visited relatives on Indian Creek this week. Thelma Harden visited Emma Garsnet Sunday. Henry and Herman Garsner went to Cincinnati Saturday. Elmer Sullivan visited Millard Weaver Wednesday. Millard Weaver went to Cincinnati. A meeting was held in Cincinnati last week.
Women hurl old shoes at a bride in a Toledo ceremony aiming at the groom, drawing a mix of cheers and laughter as the couple endures the playful superstition.
SCOTLAND Rev W J Etherton has been on the sick list for some time. The revival services are in progress at the U P church at present. Charles Isenogle and Will Richard son made a business trip to Odon Fri Russell McCallian and Miss Lucile Hubbard spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Wilbert Henderson. Willis Fish has rented a farm near Marco and moved his family there the first of the week. John McNabb of Elnora visited relatives near here the first of the week. Lon Critchlow has arrived here with his family from Montana and will probably locate on the old Critchlow farm. William Townsend and wife of Jasonville are visiting his father Wm Townsend this week. Dewey and Belma Henderson visited Wilbert Henderson and family Thursday night. Ed McNabb of Burns City passed through here Tuesday en route to Newberry.
In a playful Q A from a mother and child, Willie asks whether mosquitoes bite because they like people or dislike them. The exchange explores natural curiosity about insects and behavior in concise dialog.
Miss Madge Pearson of Illinois attended Sunday school at Allen Chapel. Revival begins Monday night January 15 with all invited to attend and support. John Terrell and family visited last Sunday evening. Raymond Warren married Miss Fae Miller. wishes for long, happy life. Bryan Blaker ate with Reed Shepherd. Raymond Warren and wife visited Henry Warren’s family. Mrs. Maggie Brooks passed through town. Doris Blaker and Jamnita and Winona Hunter were present Sunday morning. Several from here attend church at Mt Zion.
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