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Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1916

Page

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Greene County Court Calendar and Docket Highlights

Greene County Circuit Court schedules a June term with days and case lists including Wessel v Wessel Ferguson v Ogle Fairbanks Morse Co v Perry and Berns admr v N E Ry Co. plus state v Wilkins and multiple Gennessee Tribe cases. criminal docket covers larceny desertion and foreclosure actions with guardian and executor appointments and final reports.

Wessel Woodward State Brown Myres Dismaker McNair Higgins Lacey Norris Leach

Marriages Listed for Linton Jasonville and Greene County Couples

A series of marriage notices from Linton Jasonville and Greene County include Cyprien Coudere and Yvonne Ferrand both of Linton. Clarence Collins and Sadie Stutz of Jasonville. Starry McGrew of Linton and Rhoda Mitten of Worthington. Frank Hoffeditz and Madge Squire of Greene County. Floyd Gadberry and Lara Squire of Jasonville. Clyde Heenan and Fern Weaver of Linton. William Rollins and Hannah Chinn of Linton. James Openshaw and Hester Foulk. W John Price of Reading Ohio and Irene Owen of Greene County. Plemoth Ballard and Jessie Stahl of Smith township. William Cecil of Indian Springs and Maggie Hamilton.

Cyprien Julien Coudere Yvonne Gilbertine Ferrand Linton Clarence B. Collins Sadie M. Stutz Jasonville Starry McGrew Rhoda Jane Mitten Worthington Frank Hoffeditz Madge Squire Greene County R. W. Fish Floyd Gadberry Lara Squire Merritt Owen Clyde Heenan Fern Weaver William M. Rollins Hannah Chinn D. C. Roach J. P. James Openshaw Hester Foulk W. John H. Price Reading Ohio Irene Gwen Owen Plemoth G. Ballard Jessie O "A. Stahl Smith Township William C. Cecil Indian Springs Maggie Hamilton

Dyar Indicted for First Degree Murder in Farmers Station

A Spencer grand jury returned an indictment against Henry Dyar for first degree murder in the April 16 killing of Fern Bramit at Farmers Station. Dyar shot Bramit after a funeral journey from Indianapolis and then tried to shoot himself. He is jailed in Spencer awaiting trial on June 22.

Dyar Spencer Henry Dyar Fern Bramit Farmers Station Miss Bramit Indianapolis

Death of Mrs James Forbes James

Julia Forbes James died Friday afternoon before 3 o clock while being taken to the city hospital. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Al Forbes and granddaughter of the late Dr Lowder of this place. Her husband was killed at No 4 mine at Universal about two years ago. She leaves parents three sisters and two brothers.

James Julia Forbes-James City Hospital al Forbes Lowder Bloomfield No. 4 Mine Universal Thomas Rouena Mildred Forbes Herbert Forbes Howard Forbes Linton

Land Owners Plan 10 Mile Concrete Levee in Gill Township

Land owners of Gill township Sul livan county will build a 10 mile concrete levee along the riverfront to protect 1400 acres of prime land. The old levee is useless due to large gaps and work is set to start by July 1 at an estimated cost of 60000 dollars.

Gill Township Sullivan County

Child Dies of Diphtheria in Taylor Township

Will Townsend Jr of Taylor township loses a child to diphtheria on Tuesday. The grandfather, serving on the regular jury panel, could not attend the funeral.

Will Townsend, Jr Taylor Township

Address by National President energizes Greene County Farmers Union meeting

Greene County Farmers Union members gathered in Bloomfield with baskets for a large meeting. National President Barrett Males of Union City Ga gave the main address praising organization and urging farmers to unite, critiquing reliance on aid and stressing self help and productivity.

Greene County Farmers Union Bloomfield Nine Mile Local Smith Welton Knox County Anna Lothrope Barrett Union City Indiana California Nolting Anybod Florida

Worthington Girl Attempts Suicide at Hotel

Grace Cullison employed at the Commercial hotel in Worthington attempted death by her own action Thursday night by taking poison. Medical aid was summoned and her life was saved by vigorous efforts. Despondency is given as the cause. previous suicide attempt reported in Indianapolis weeks ago.

Grace Cullison Commercial Hotel Worthington Indianapolis

Carlisle Man Arrested on Assault Charge in Carlisle

Carlise man Chellis Whipps arrested at his home Monday accused of assault and battery on 12 year old Margaret Goins. Whipps held in Sullivan county jail on $1,000 bond awaiting preliminary hearing. No election for Bicknell as Tyra Hulen petition declared insufficient after two year wait and lacking 20 percent signer threshold.

Chellis Whipps Carlisle Margaret Goins Whipps Sullivan County Bicknell Tyra Hulen W. H. Hill Hugh Bar Riddle

Washington Wet By Two Votes

Special judge Fabius Gwin ruled the local option election at Shoals leaves Washington wet by two votes. The tally shows 1 117 wets to 1 115 drys, not a tie of 1 122 apiece. Dry forces plan an appeal to a higher court.

Fabius Gwin Shoals Washington

Coalmoné Dry Wins in Lewis Township Local Option Vote

In Lewis township a local option election on Saturday resulted in 452 dry votes and 89 wet votes. This follows a dry decision two years earlier when the township voted dry by a 6 vote margin.

Coalmoné Dry Lewis Township Vets

Children Day Observed At Local Churches

Children day programs were held Sunday evening at the Methodist and Presbyterian churches. The Methodist service featured orchestra selections, a flute solo by Dr. C E Welch, cornet by Wayne Welch, trombone by Lowell Welch, piano by Nell Shirts, violins by Harvey Carrell and Wilber Greene, cello by Mr Brasfield, clarinet by Audrey McLaughlin, and a closing Glory Song by all. The Presbyterian program opened with a flag drill and chorus, followed by recitations, drills, solos and choruses under Miss Maud Cravens with Mrs. Carrie Miller and Miss Freida Shert er as accompanists.

Methodist Methodist Church C. E. Welch Wayne Welch Lowell Welch Nell Shirts Harvey Carrell Wilber Greene Mr. Brasfield Audrey McLaughlin Charles Wylie J. E. Harrel Daisy Wayne Viola Gorman Presbyterian Church E. W. Luccock Maud Cravens Carrie Miller Edward Stein Freida Sherter

Joint Commencement Of Linton And Nearby Townships

A large crowd attended the joint commencement at Beasley's park in Linton for the towns of Linton Fairplay Grant Richland Smith Stafford Stockton Taylor and Washington. Rain caused morning events to shift to the afternoon with the Linton band leading a motorcade and graduates escorted by owners' cars. Prof Grose of DePauw University and Charles A Greathouse spoke as diplomas were handed by County Superintendent D C McIntosh.

Linton Fairplay Grant Richland Smith Stafford Stockton Taylor Washington Beasley’s Park Prof. Grose DePauw University Charles A. Greathouse

Arrests by Game Warden Near Johnstown Netted Leads and Fines

Game Warden C E Dixon with deputies and assistants arrested several fishers near Johnstown on Eel river. Those in Greene County were fined 21.90 each in Squire Meredith's court. others from Owen County were sent to Spencer for trial. A wagon of nets and fishing gear was seized. leader W A Kaney had an extensive net making setup and had produced 300 nets this spring. Dixon and Rachcel had pursued the case for some time.

C. E. Dixon W. E. Rudicel W. V. Casidy Jasper T. M Ehlers Indianapolis al Mock Princeton Charles Liesenberger Greencastle Johnstown Eel River Greene County Squire Meredith W. A. Kaney Owen County Spencer Dixon Kaney Rachcel

Man Injured by Mule at Lattas Creek Mine Barn

E. French McKee of near Jasonville, brother in law of Sullivan prosecutor M. L. Pigg, was kicked by a mule at the Lattas Creek mine barn around 7:00 Sunday morning. He was taken to Linton hospital after medical examiners were summoned. M. L. Pigg and wife and A. W. Pigg and wife of Sullivan were notified and traveled to Linton.

E. French McKee Jasonville M. L. Pigg Sullivan Lattas Creek Linton A. W . Pigg

Mrs Jesse Buzan Dies Near Lyons

Mrs Jesse Buzan aged resident of near Lyons died Thursday and was buried Friday at the Buzan graveyard.

Jesse Buzan Near Lyons Buzan

Neidigh Family Reunion Near Bloomfield

The Neidigh family held its annual reunion at their old Bloomfield area home last Sunday. Grandchildren and relatives gathered including Mrs. Miller of Worthington and Mrs. Newsome of Mattoon, with several Neidigh siblings present. A large dinner concluded a joyful day at the family house three miles north of Bloomfield.

Neidigh Bloomfield Catherine Margaret Rachel Mary Miller Worthington Byrd Newsome Mattoon Milford R. Greene Emery Neidigh Camp Ground

Price Owen Wedding Ties Reading Ohio Couple

Miss Irene Gwer Owen and W. John H. Price were married at 8 p m Saturday June 10 at the Quillen home. Rev Merritt Owen officiated. Attendants were Miss Frances Nation and Earl Record with Miss Violet Owen as guest. The couple will visit Richmond and then reside in Reading Ohio where the groom works as a paper maker.

T. J. Owen Highland Township Price Lafe Jessup Richmond Reading Ohio

Sexson Family Picnic at Sexson Spring in Jackson Township

Members of the Sexson family gathered at the Sexson spring in Jackson township last Sunday for a pleasant day with Cap. John D. Alexander. Mrs. Emma Cass of Lyons Nebraska visited her mother Mrs. P. M. Strauser, along with W. P. Strauser and family, John Sexson and family, James O. Pate and family, Ed Webster and others. The day featured a good old fashioned dinner and Cap John D. was most pleased.

Sexson Jackson Township Cap John D. Alexander Emma Cass Lyons Neb P. M. Strauser W. P. Strauser John Sexson James O. Pate Ed Webster John D

McGrew-Mitten Couple Wed In Worthington Home

Miss Rhoda Mitten, daughter of Mr and Mrs B B Mitten of Worthington, married Harry McGrew, an electrician for Vandalia Coal Co in Linton, Sunday afternoon at the bride’s home. She previously worked as assistant cashier at the Commercial State Bank in Worthington. The couple will reside in Linton.

The Vandalia Coal Company Linton

Corner Stone Laying For Pleasantville High School

Lodge No. 3 F. and A. M. of Carlisle to conduct the corner stone ceremony next Saturday. Greene county lodges invited. Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen of Pleasantville join. Jefferson township school children march. Hon. James Watson of Rushville to deliver the address.

Masons Pleasantville Lodge No. 3 Carlisle Greene County Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen Jefferson Township Sullivan County James Watson Rushville

Cravens Family Plans Visit To Old Home Farm

James M Cravens and grandson Fred W Cravens of Bloomfield together with John L Cravens Guy Cravens and grandson Fred Cravens of Linton left Sunday by auto to visit the old home farm in Jefferson county near Hanover. They will stay several days with sisters and old friends.

James M. Cravens Fred W. Cravens Bloomfield John L. Cravens Guy Cravens Fred Cravens Linton Old Home Jefferson County Hanover

Route Two Rural Carrier Granted Car Mail Delivery

Permission has been granted for the rural carrier on Route Two to use an automobile for mail delivery. The service will begin June 16, with the auto leaving the office at 10 30 a m and returning at 2 30 p m.

Washington Recollections and National Quiet Truths

A roaming reminiscence with snapshots of Washington life notes a former U.S. Senator praised in retirement, reflects on the Senate’s变化, and touches on gifts to Greencastle, a Wisconsin rug venture using wire grass, and the Brandeis confirmation with anti big‑interest sentiment.

United States Washington Senate Derpaunw Universi Greencastle Wisconsin Minnesota Deltox Oshkosh Eriil Steiger Conment New York Chicago Milwaukee

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Greene County Circuit Court State of Indiana Ira Wilkins Rand Larceny Walter Tennant Nfe Charles W Wm. T. Jean Alia Denny Guarian Charles Jean John Heaton Aaron Combs Assay M. Bynum Lewis Heaton Admr Ruth Smith James Smith Thomas J. Sorter Robert E. Hanah Dio Brown John Booker Bloomfield Trust Co Ames Lucile Ina Lillian T. Brantley John C. Brantley Frank A. VanSandt Gray and van Sandt Charles Gillett Louisa Horn Wm. D. Wright Charles Risher J. P. Court Wm. A. Howard Millard E. Mogg A. Wm. Terrell Barrett Males Presbyterian NEWS Brande Brandeis I Brandis Wall Street
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