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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
3
Sunday services at the Christian church by Rev. Day. Families and friends visit nearby towns and cemeteries. Notable movements include Mrs. Albert Wright and daughter Vivian in Bloomfield, Mrs. Quackenbush returning from Shoals, and Dr. Mason with Dr. Welch performing a home cancer operation in Bloomfield. Numerous relatives travel from Mt. Carmel to Mulberry Grove and Indianapolis for visits.
Robison Orlo George and Lester Laughlin were in Bloomfield Saturday. Jennie Wright spent Sunday at W. E. Brandon's. Harry Emery returned from Linton Saturday. Alma Mullis resumed work at Lyons Thursday. Lewis Wright took calves to Bloomfield Wednesday. Inez Ashcraft is ill with ptomaine poisoning. Mrs. Lewis Wright stayed Tuesday night at Albert Wright's. Mae Ashcraft leaves Friday for an extended stay in Colorado. Seth Laughlin visit with Simon Ashcraft Sunday. Gertrude Clare confined to home with sciatic rheumatism. Mrs. Buck ill at daughter Mrs. John Atto’s. Evert Spinks and Charles Robinson took calves to Bloomfield Wednesday. Susie Corbin returned from Koleen Tuesday visiting sister Mrs. Matt Flynn. Oscar Long and wife from Center township stayed Monday night at Albert Wright's. Matt Flynn and wife of Koleen spent Friday night with F. A. Corbin. Charles Mullis fractured a rib falling on timber in barn last week. A family reunion was held at Candy Wright’s Dry Branch home Sunday. Simon Ashcraft daughter Fern and son Joe motored to Bloomfield Saturday afternoon. Remains of Mrs. Leroy Edington brought here Monday and buried.
Sunday and weekend visits fill the community page with residents from Blomfield and nearby towns. Entries include Edith Hash visiting Hester Hash, Troy Fuller with Robert Dailey, and several Hendren and Combs family gatherings. Reverend Dustin preached Saturday night and Sunday, with multiple calls on neighbors. Prosecuting Attorney C. C. Hendren remains ill and in Indianapolis hospital, improving slowly.
Local residents including Laura Graham Hettie Townsend and William Townsend exchange visits through midweek and weekend calls. Neighborhood households note social calls among Mrs Townsend and Mr Cochran, with Lillie Graham, Alice Barker, Nellie Kern and Marvel Townsend also featured in recent gatherings.
Helen and Erma Townsend visited Mr and Mrs Thomas Townsend on Sunday evening Rev Etherton to preach to the head of families at Nebo Sunday night. Miss Cathryn Holt of Missouri stayed with Mr and Mrs Gurt Stone. Miss Golda Townsend and Miss Elizabeth Jamiezon called on Miss Lillie Graham. Miss Nora Phimmer stayed with Mr and Mrs Ike Dove from Saturday to Monday.
Miss Sarah Hendricks and Miss Daisy Hawkins spent Sunday together. Several dinners and visits occur across McVille with neighbors including Mr. and Mrs. Claude Livingston welcoming a baby boy born July 8 and many gatherings at family homes and Sunday schools.
Hoke buys a new car. Richard Bland and John Watkins travel to Indianapolis and Bloomfield respectively. Farmers harvest wheat. Hazel Wells visits Roland Bland. Thursa Hamilton visiting relatives at Sharkey. Edward Wells visits his father. P C Camden ventures to Bloomfield. Mildred Frye and Bernice Frye visit Cuma Britton. Luther Frye and Bernice go to Bloomfield. Ivah Wells trips for business to Edward Wells. Attendance at Newark ball game. John F Arthur and Yakey visit Newark. Dewey and Jewey Bland visit Hazel and Clifton Wells. Homer Ray called to sick sister Cur tie Hanson who died Sunday.
Sunday and weekday visits fill notices as locals travel to Newark and towns like Tulip Salem and Pleasant Ridge. Included are gatherings at P C Camden's and homes of the Hoke Bland and McDaniel families with relatives and friends from Indianapolis to Blooming ton.
Sunday gatherings feature Frank West and wife visiting John Hasler while Ben Mullis family and others share time with Oliver Combs. Various couples and families, including the Haslers and Ockermans, host and visit across the community. A trip to Indianapolis ends the note as men accompany Henry Haywood and Samson Cullison to pick up Ford purchases for William Mansfield.
Bloomington weekend visits include Miss Lottie Hatfield and James Foster. Families from Lyons Danville and Linton are mentioned with discusions of chautauqua attendance. A Red Cross lawn supper occurs Saturday July 14 at Irene with Marco band and talk by J A Spencer, funds to Red Cross.
The Red Cyésa Ladies of this district met with Mrs. Frank Morgan Tuesday evening and were delightfully entertained. Lemonade was served. Present were Mrs. F. W. Blackwood, Mrs. Smith Wines, Mrs. O. P. McKee, Mrs. J. W. Candy, Mrs. James Duke, Mrs. Clarence Riggle, Mrs. F. K. Chaney, and Misses Elia Price, Lottie Hatfield, Hazel Grounds, Mary Grounds, Iva Canady, Icle Jeffers, Clara White.
Birth and death of Harry Claude Dixson of Jamestown Hendricks County Indiana 1879 1917 with family details and funeral. Then discussion on physical defects and avoidable causes of military rejection including flat feet heart trouble tachycardia and statistics from Marine Corps enlistment reflecting need for better training hygiene and living conditions.
The family of Harry Dixon extends sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during his illness and after his death. They mention appreciation for flowers and especially the Furnace Sunday School, signed by the devoted wife, children, father, mother and brother.
The notice marks Margaret Branstetter, born December 13 1837 in Wayne county Ohio, died July 7 1917 at seventy nine years five months six days. She lived with her husband William Branstetter and joined the Church of God at nearby Richland township Indiana. Survived by daughter Catharine Hodges and Effie Miller among others. family thanks friends in Worthington Bloomfield and Tulip for support during illness and death.
A historical note lists chief reasons men are deemed unavailable for service. Flat feet poor teeth defective eyesight lack of chest development and being underweight are highlighted among the major causes.
A short civic verse extols keeping one dollar circulating locally to boost shops and workers. Each spending step from butcher to printer sustains income, with the dollar’s flow described as creating happiness and preventing harm to town businesses. It warns that moving money outside town breaks the chain and harms all local trades.
The Bloomfield Ice and Produce Company advertises a wartime price of 60 cents per hundredweight for scrap iron, inviting suppliers to take advantage of the current market.
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