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Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

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Brien County Circuit Court Dockets Mixed with Foreclosures

The record lists daily dockets for the Breene County Circuit Court including cases such as Smith v. Smith, State ex rel v. Watson, and Tenent, along with numerous civil, foreclosure, and probate actions. It covers scheduled days in June, asset matters, guardianship reports, and commissions with notes on receivers, assessors, and appointees.

Clark Barker Estate Smith Hadley Hursday Cromwell Parsons Orlda Baker Admr Peter Baker Bs Home Pattern Co Friedman Gennessee Tribe Bridges

Bloomfield Beats Jasonville In Low Scoring Sunday Game

Bloomfield defeated Jasonville 11 to 13 at home. Jasonville pitcher Timmons showed early promise with three runners in the first inning and seven in the second, but Bloomfield pulled ahead as the game progressed.

Jasonville Bloomfield Timmons Tim

Local Marriages Listed From County Residents

Marriage license notices show Ephriam Cowan of Worthington wed Alice M. Hoagland of Greene County. Roscoe Vallandingham and Pearl Markey of Linton. John Ockerman wed Nancy Stalcup of Richland township. Henry Rollison wed Mary Bonham of Linton. W C Booth of Indianapolis wed Grace Hollands of Switz City. Robert M Crawford wed Lois Edith Conrad of Jasonville. Charles Gumber and Lena May Stalcup, both of Worthington.

Ephriam Cowan Worthington Alice M. Hoagland Greene County J. M. Meredith J. P. Roscoe Vallandingham Pearl Markey Linton John Ockerman Nancy Stalcup Richland Township J. E. McColley Henry Rollison Mary Bonham Merritt Owen W. C. Booth Indianapolis Grace Hollands Switz City Robert M. Crawford Lois Edith Conrad Jasonville Charles Gumber Lena May Stalcup

Greene County Dental Society Meeting Report

The Greene County Dental Society held its regular meeting at the K. of P. hall on Tuesday. Dr. Burrel of Jacksonville read an interesting paper and a general discussion followed. It was an all day meeting mainly a social gathering of the profession with dinner at El Mora.

Greene County Dental Society K. of P. Hall Burrel Jasonville Elmora

Auto overturns on Bloomfield Switz City road injures seven

John Miller's car toppled while turning a corner on Bloomfield and Switz City road Sunday evening. Seven passengers, three men and four women, escaped serious injury though one man suffered a badly wrenched ankle and all were scratched. John Miller is Madison Miller's son from Grant township.

John Miller Bloomfield and Switz City Road Madison Miller Grant Township

Bloomfield Grows With New Brick, Iron And Glass Fronts

Bloomfield advances with several new facilities. J A Phillips builds a brick 70 by 80 foot complex housing two shops and a 30 by 80 foot moving picture theatre. S D Miles erects a 37 by 92 foot modern shop with glass walls for light and ventilation. George Kidd plans a two story brick undertaking building near the library. Ella Yakey completes a modern brick residence on Seminary street. Additional shops and cottages are finished by C T Parrish Dugger Dennis Pete Kidd and Miles Frater. Residents urged to boost the town’s growth.

Bloomfield J. A. Phillips Chicago S. D. Miles Bloomfield Sheet and Metal Works George Kidd Ella Yakey Seminary Street C. T. Parrish Court House Mr. Abrahams Dugger Dennis Pete Kidd Miles Frater

Greene County Medical Society Banquet Tarnished by Weather

The Greene County Medical Society held a banquet in the Masonic club room Tuesday night. Attendance was small due to bad weather, but those present enjoyed the good food and social atmosphere. Out of town guests included Dr. E. T. Sherwood and Dr. Rose and son.

Greene Co. Medical Society Greene County Medical Society Masonic Club E. T. Sherwood Rose Linton

I. O. R. M. Holds Memorial Services For Deceased Members

Memorial services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the courthouse by the I O R M with Judge Theodore E. Slinkard as master of ceremonies. The program opened with Some Sweet Day, followed by invocation by R W Tarr. Judge Williams of Martinsville delivered the address. Forty two members participated in the march to the cemetery to decorate the graves of departed brothers.

Court House Theodore E. Slinkard R. W. Tarr Williams Martinsville

Attendees Share Nixon? Republican Convention Travel

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Shryer Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Cavias and H. W. Letsinger attend the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Shryer, a reception committee member, headed to Fairbanks' headquarters. Cavias and Letsinger left Monday heading to Franklin Indiana and Chicago.

Oscar Shryer W. L. Cavias H. W. Letsinger Chicago Shryer Fairbanks Cavins Letsinger Franklin Indiana

Auto wreck injures buggy. no injuries reported

John Brandon operating a wagon at the foot of the hill south of town Saturday evening struck the hind wheel of a buggy. Ezzie Layman and his companion occupied the buggy. the horse failed to turn quickly and no blame was assigned. Layman borrowed a wheel from Malachi Boruff and all parted friendly.

John _ Brandon Manon Ezzie Layman Lady Friend

Thieves Enter Mansfield Home and Steal Cash

Thieves entered the home of W. H. Mansfield and took $21 in cash and several dollars in checks. The family left the door unfastened for a later return, and the theft is believed to have occurred during that interval.

Mansfield W. H. Mansfield

Teen thief Beatrice Figg held by judge amid tears

Beatrice Figg a 15 year old from Dugger faced Judge Miers in Bloomington for stealing eight dollars plus clothes. Probation officer Grant found she is about to become a mother. She described a hard home life and a doomed romance with Hobart Gaskins, who faces arrest. The court ordered her held until Gaskins is brought forward.

Beatrice Figg Dugger Hobart Gaskins Gaskins Fox Beatrice Bloomington Worthington Grant Miers

Horticultural Society Hosts Joe Burton At Bloomfield Meet

Joe Burton also known as the apple king of Orange County attended the Greene County Horticulture Society gathering in Bloomfield Saturday. He argued there is under consumption, not overproduction, of fruit and urged marketing locally. He advised picking large early apples before full ripening and noted small apples after first pick may be best. He warned against shipping early fruit to cities in car lots. Committees were formed to oversee winter fruit buyers and summer fruit.

Horticultural Society Joe Burton Orange County Greene County Horticulture Society Bloomfield Burton Price Levi Bowers Ira Adams Leo Letsinger

Saloon Keeper to Face Suit over Drunken Driving Death

Alvin Booker of White Rose is defendant in a Green County suit moved to Knox County. Plaintiff Addie Garry and children seek $3500 damages alleging Booker sold liquor to a drunken husband and father who later perished in a Vandalia train collision.

Greene County Knox County Alvin Booker White Rose Green County Addie Garry Booker

Socialists Name Ticket at Linton Convention

The Socialists met in county convention at Linton on Saturday June 3 and nominated candidates for county offices including Ellis Weller for Prosecutor and Elmer Boston for Surveyor. James Viller elected county chairman with I C Huffman as secretary treasurer. Attendees included M M Zinkan Washington Thomas Winning Vincennes and Z M Garten Odon.

Linton Ellis Weller Francis M. Wampler Worthington I. E. Adams John Walker Smith Township Elmer Boston Jasonville J. L. Sims W. E. Brandon Robinson C. D. Stahl James Viller

Engagement of Indiana University officials announced

John W. Cravens secretary to Indiana University and Miss Mellie Greene secretary to President William Lowe Bryan were engaged at a dinner by the Bryans. The wedding is planned for this summer. Cravens, brother in law to Governor Ralston, has served IU as registrar and secretary for twenty years and held multiple public offices including state legislator and presidential elector. Greene is a former Danville High School graduate and longtime IU staff member.

John W. Cravens Indiana University Mellie Greene William Lowe Bryan University Bryan Greene Danville (Ind Ralston Monroe County Democratic State Central Committee Cravens William J. Bryan

76th Birthday Anniversary at the Blackmore Home

On June Day 76th anniversary of Mrs. James Blackmore celebrated three miles north of Scotland with family and friends. A bountiful dinner was served and many gifts received. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blackmore and others from Newberry, Burns City, Worthington, and Scotland. Mrs. Blackmore is esteemed in Taylor township and wished many more happy birthdays.

James Blackmore Scotland Newberry Emery Blackmore Joshua Ogden R. W. Morthland James Denny Delbert Frank Garrett Burns City Lena Williams Worthington

Infantile paralysis survivor Mary Freeland bears child in hospital

Mary Freeland a sixteen year old cripple from infantile paralysis was brought from the county farm to Linton Hospital where a cesarean delivered a twelve pound girl who died hours later. Freeland previously sued Oscar Watson on a paternity charge last October for a child allegedly conceived in April. both sought a marriage license but clerks were warned by their parents not to issue one.

Mary Freeland Linton the Democrat Miss Freeland Oscar Watson Watson

Sheriff Takes Two to Penal Farm

Sheriff Jackson escorted Ike Harris of Linton and Lizel Young of Worthington to the penal farm after they were sentenced for intoxication.

Jackson Ike Harris Linton Lizel Young Worthington

Washington War Talk and Social Life in Capital Echoes

Washington reflects on congressional independence amid war news and public opinion. The piece notes varied zones of activity from war excitement in New York to munition growth centers, recruiting contrasts, and the enduring checks of Congress. It also recalls changing norms for ex-senators and social life surrounding the Congressional Club.

Washington News Washington Congress New York United States Pittsburgh Wilmington Bridgeport Middle West Boston Bunker Hill Monument Pacific Coast United States Congress

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