19 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
1
The report records visits from residents and guests, noting who stopped by, conversations held, and goodwill exchanges. It mentions upcoming local events and ongoing projects, with emphasis on neighborly support and civic engagement across the town.
Local residents and visitors record weekend movements from Worthington to Indianapolis Lansing Fort Wayne and Terre Haute. Attendees include Postmaster Beaty family, Judge candidate A M Beasley, and officials Shields Moore with court attendance. Church events and university ties finish the roundup.
A Sunday meeting in Linton formed the American Red Cross Society of Greene county with directors named from Worthington Bloomfield Jasonville and Lyons and vice chairmen listed. The executive committee includes officers and notable attendees from Bloomfield and nearby towns.
The pastor calls for a Scriptural tithing plan to meet wartime needs. An eighteen member group has formed and asks readers to donate one tenth of their income for the next three months.
Walter Lee Silvers a Fairplay township farmer and Nellie Flater Bloomfield daughter of Elzie Flater were granted a license to marry yesterday both seventeen. Roy King Sullivan county miner and Emma McBride Linton were granted a license.
Seventy two employees from Terre Haute to Evansville Indiana joined the Liberty Loan subscription totaling 5700 dollars. The full railroad personnel from receiver to minor workers show faith in the nation and duty to the country within their means.
The Owensburg Masonic lodge raised several candidates to master mason status Saturday night. The work was conducted by Allen Pate Channing Parker Earl Hansford Will R. Vosloh and Oscar Laughlin of Bloomfield. After initiation members and families shared a first class lunch.
Wakeman W. Edwards recalls his family’s 42 day wagon journey from Mohawk Valley New York to Bloomfield Indiana in 1810s. He describes Dutch speaking neighbors Adam Conde and a warm Holland Dutch welcome, the voyage in prairie schooner wagons, and a joyful meeting with relatives Reuben H Edwards in Bloomfield as autumn approaches.
The Indiana State Council of Defense will designate June 19 to July 4 1917 as a period for patriotic preaching and civic urging about the war with Germany. A. W. Brady proposed the measure which was unanimously adopted. Will Hays will distribute the plan to counties, and Indiana University alumni offered their support to mobilize public opinion and inform residents of wartime stakes.
The State Council of Defense urges observance of Independence Day without fireworks to inspire support for a Red Cross fundraiser in Indiana, aiming to exceed the state’s share of a $100,000,000 national goal. It calls local councils to assist and details food distribution policy prioritizing fair prices, enforcement of restraint of trade laws, and smooth rail car handling.
The chautauqua season brings Health day with Dr Chas Braker and a featured topic Efficiency by H L Fogelman of New York City known as Gatling gun Fogelman. George L McNutt ex Presbyterian pastor turned labor observer delivers a timely message. Miss Jeanette Rankin, America's first Congresswoman, is slated as a headline lecturer unless Congress is in session.
The record outlines routine court actions in the circuit court session. It lists filings, docket management, motions, and preliminary steps in civil and criminal matters. The document reflects standard procedural matters and administrative handling of cases during the term.
Charles P. Boardman sues Harris Lumber Co. for 500 dollars after a collision near Jasonville on the 13th. Keokuk Hydraulic Tire Letter Co. sues Willard Owen and George Foster. Edward C. White sues George McKim on a note. The court extends a temporary injunction against Linton Fourth Vein Coal Co. about mine drainage with limited pumping allowed into natural drains. Mortgage foreclosed against all defendants in Home Loan and Savings Assn v Oscar Day et al. Edward Cook files cross complaint in divorce case seeking divorce and custody. Venue in Paul Kuhn v Joseph I Hays et al. moved to Monroe County. Judgment refused to set aside default in Hartford Fire Ins Co v Phillip Applebaum for 2310 dollars. Theodore Bridwell paroled on condition to pay fine and costs and maintain good behavior after a petition by Fair Play township citizens.
The Social Club meets Wednesday at Mrs Mell Mitchells home. Reading Club disbands for summer. Argonaut and Civic Club members plan Federated county picnic at Beasleys Park in Linton Wednesday. Mrs Mabel Miller Kindreds bridal shower honored by Grace Welch Ida Knapp Annis Padgett Lissie Eaton Dora Oliphant and others. Tri Kappas met Friday with Mrs Edward Stein. New members Mary Cravens Esther Slinkard Martha Louise Miller welcomed.
Mrs George Marshall died after paralysis last Saturday at her daughter's Indianapolis home. Her remains were brought home Sunday and funeral services were held yesterday at the residence conducted by Rev Merritt Owen. Burial followed in Grand View cemetery with Mr Elmo Daily and daughter Mrs Gaston and sons Harry and Glenn attending from Indianapolis.
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