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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1917
Page
1
A parade of travelers and guests visits Sullivan and surrounding areas with names like Mrs. Earl Forst, Joseph Hausum, D E Humphreys, Noah Corbin, Homer Knox, Miss Maggie Dysart, Miss Ruth DeBerry, Cary Harrel, Arthur Mayfield, and others. Attendees include attorneys from Jasonville, editors, clergy, and families joining in chautauqua activities and social visits across Bloomington, Indianapolis, and Greenfield regions.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Wolf hosted relatives and the Parkinsons who traveled from New York City in a Ford they drove across the eastern states. After their visit they plan to continue to Lawton.
Prof Charles Greenway declares England awakens to petroleum’s importance for civilized nations. He notes petroleum’s early uses were lighting and lubricants, but its value now includes benzine fuels, solvents, dyestuffs, medicines, jellies, and explosives precursors, with demand seen as practically unlimited.
Guatemala marks the Feast of Minerva, revived by President Estrada Cabrera as an educational and patriotic year end observance. Prizes include $100 in gold and a trip to the United States for the best English essay, plus ceremonies to foster national love and duty. An exhibition features coffee, sugar, sugar cane, and American plows for cane cultivation.
A German patent describes a device to measure hide area using a perforated table and funnel base. A suction fan pulls air through the table holes, and the hide lowers air flow, creating a subpressure read by a vacuum gauge and a tacho meter to gauge air velocity.
Remove rust by greasing the surface and rubbing well. Let grease sit for hours then wipe with ammonia. If stubborn spots remain wipe with diluted hydrochloric acid carefully. Rinse with clean water and finish with a metal polish.
A shoe salesman pleads with a customer to buy now as prices rise from twelve to twenty five dollars. The customer quips about waiting until a second childhood to go barefoot, highlighting price impatience and humor.
The 1917 Bloomfield Chautauqua began with a well attended opening concert by the Bohemian orchestra led by Joseph March. Dr. Martin D. Hardin of Chicago gave the evening address on America and the world of tomorrow, urging that Germany be defeated for lasting peace.
Miss Willa Mallow received a warning letter from Mrs. Charles W. Stewart of Newkirk Oklahoma about men selling alleged court plaster. It is claimed to be germ laden leprosy material from German sympathizers. Also warns of poisoned lead pencils. The letter ties a local acquaintance to the warning.
A large community dinner was served last Sunday at Dry Branch hosted by Mrs. Cinda Wright. About 75 to 80 attendees from across the county gathered, with many local families and descendants present. Mr and Mrs W H Mansfield of Bloomfield attended.
First class Ford touring cars for sale in Bloomington area. Will Gray announces two as good as new located in Bloomfield Indiana.
Implied wartime finance offers from E Combs Real Estate and Loan Agency Bloomfield Indiana promote prompt securing of loans on improved farms with a reasonable commission. Also advertising BLOOMFIELD ICE AND PRODUCE COMPANY offering scrap iron at 60 cents per cwt.
M. F. Pate reports a dust hood for a Ford vehicle missing between Lyons and Bloomfield. Finder should return it to Oscar Bogard, Lyons Indiana R. R. 1.
Deputy Prosecutor C. C. Hengien has been taken to an Indianapolis hospital for rheumatism treatment. Reports indicate slow recovery and a long stay expected before discharge.
Miss Julia Leavitt, long time missionary in Japan, writes from Tanabe Kii detailing news from Bloomfield friends, War work, and family updates. She mentions a missionary ship voyage, a navigation school, a deceased captain, a graduating student from Wilmina Osaka, and hopes for her return furlough next year.
A diary recounts a West Side meeting with children where rough fisher men’s boys caused a racket but caused no injuries. The pastor helped keep order as the writer struggled to distribute papers and prepared for a long trip to the next village.
John M. Flory born April 7 1850 died July 1 1917 aged 67 years 2 months 23 days. He married three times to Mary Neidigh Mary Ann Quackenbush and Ida Null and had several children including Leta Betl Zelia John Troy and two infants. He joined Bethel church about 35 years ago and was known as a kind father and friend. Survived by a wife three children a mother three sisters four brothers and sixteen grandchildren. Funeral July 3 at Tulip church with Rev Dustin and Mrs Kemp, burial in Tulip cemetery.
We extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father John M. Flory.
Harry Dixson son of Mr and Mrs C E Dixson died Sunday morning at the Martinsville sanitarium where he was undergoing rheumatism treatment. The remains were brought home Monday and funeral services were held this afternoon at the Baptist church conducted by Rev J A Spencer of Sandborn. He was thirty eight and survived by his wife three children and his immediate family.
Eyewear fitting advertised with guaranteed work at the Elmora Hotel on Thursday July 12. Eyes tested and glasses fitted by Harry Stevenson Optometrist Spencer Indiana.
Farm, Lin ton Indiana seeks workers. Steady year round labor with board for single men and furnished houses for married men. Call or write Ogle for details.
George A. Mery and America Uil ery sue Robert Anderson in a quiet title action. Anna L. Wiles seeks divorce from John Wiles. John Mees of Linton obtains divorce from Lavina Mees for cruel and inhuman treatment with alimony settled out of court. Rachel S Bowersock of Highland township is granted divorce from Jacob Bowersock for cruelty and neglect and given custody of the children. Thomas Baber’s divorce suit against Etla Baber set for Friday. Baber pleads desertion, is fined one dollar and sixty days on the penal farm suspended for good behavior. couple to live together.
Thomas Arthur a farmer of New ark and Rosa Workman of Tulip received a license. Charles L. Wolford a Linton salesman and Esther Motte daughter of Eli Motte were licensed. Ruel Hansford of Bloomfield and Dessie Townsend of Taylor township also obtained a license. Earl Calvert a Linton miner and Ethel Hayes of Linton were licensed. Jefferson Hobart Burns a Connersville woodworker and Ada Francis Smith a stenographer of Linton were issued licenses.
Elmer Q. Oliphant Indiana athlete visits relatives in Dugger after arriving from West Point earlier this month. He was born in Bloomfield, spent much of his boyhood there, and is famed for winning four A’s at West Point and defeating Navy in the annual football clash.
Mrs Margaret A Branstetter eighty one mother of Ex Sheriff John W Branstetter died at daughter Effie Millers home Worthington last Saturday morning Survived by son John W Branstetter of this place and two daughters Catharine Hodges Beatrice Kansas and Effie Miller Worthington Remains were taken to Tulip for burial this morning
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