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Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

Page

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Greene County Court Calendar and Local Notices

Greene County Circuit Court calendar for the week beginning July 3 lists cases in civil and foreclosure matters including Ellen Slinkard estate and various guardianship and administrator reports. The entry notes a wedding description at the bride and groom’s reception and mentions travel to Chicago and upcoming residence in Palestine Illinois after September first.

Scherer Stierer Wade Norris Terhune Hodge Nat’l Bank Hadley Conger Dorsey Gadberry Singleton Thompson Fairbanks Co Morris Wome Pattern Co Friedman Ellen Slinkard

State of Indiana V Iree land permit to work in Knox County

The court ordered Thomas Iree, under sentence in Greene County, to remain in Greene County but allowed him to travel to Bicknell in Knox County to work. He was required to report the name of the person who hires him.

State of Indiana Thomas Ireeland Greene County Bicknell Knox County

Bratton v Bratton divorce and related notices

Divorce and family matters include James E Bratton and Louella Bratton. Other notices show Tressie Owings v Roy Hodglin alleging bastardy and a venue change from Sullivan county. Pearl Deckard and Finkey Deckard cited in a divorce action with Pearl Hudson crested as plaintiff. London and Lancashire Guarantee and Accident Co of Canada sues Joseph Genester for bond release.

James E. Bratton Louella Bratten Tressie Owings Roy Hodglin Basterdy Sullivan County Pearl Deckard Finkey Deckard

Marriages Recorded in Local Registry

Allen J. Markham of Bloomfield and Mary Harper of Robison wed by J. P. Meredith. Jesse Padgett and Emma Hamilton of Deans married by J. M. Meredith. Roy L. Campbell of Palestine Ill and Calla Perrin of Bloomfield married by Reverend Merrit Owen.

Allen J. Markham Bloomfield Mary Harper Robison J. P. Meredith J. P. Jesse Padgett Emma Hamilton Deans J. M. Meredith J. P. Roy L. Campbell Palestine Ill Calla Perrin Merrit Owen

Campbell Perrin Couple Wed in Christian Church Ceremony

Campbell Perrin daughter Calla Perrin wed Roy L Campbell of Palestine Illinois in a Wednesday afternoon ceremony at 4 o clock held at the Christian church with Rev Merrit Owen officiating. Witnesses included Miss Lissie Eaton Miss Fay Slinkard and Miss Cecil Chaney as intimate friends. Reception followed at the bridal party was entertained at the home of the officiant.

Bloomfield Beats Martinsville 4 to 1 at Bloomfield Ball Park

In the largest crowd of the season Bloomfield defeated Martinsville 4 to 1. Tom Dugger led with a homer and three hits while Horning allowed three hits and one run over nine innings. Attendance was 400. next Sunday Bloomfield travels to Bloomington to face the Huff Specials.

Bloomfield Ball Park Martinsville Tom Dugger Horning Bloomfield Schmidt Frye Lendley Crone Wartman Baily Caldwell Bibbs Stoker Blom Lewis Dugger Dixon Richeson Beatin Dugger Cook Cavins Bloomfield Boys Bloomington Huff Specials

Wholesale men visit Bloomfield to meet Indianapolis firms

Representatives of wholesale firms from Indianapolis traveled to Bloomfield on Wednesday afternoon arriving by auto at 2 30. They dined in Linton, then proceeded via Switz City to meet customers in Bloomfield. The trip aims to strengthen personal relations with customers in their own places of business.

Indianapolis Bloomfield Auto Linton Switz City

Mortgage Filed For 40 Million On Monon Railroad

The Chicago Indianapolis Louisville Railway Company filed for record a mortgage of 40 000 000 in favor of the Guarantee Trust Company of New York and William L Taylor of Indianapolis trustee. The lien covers an issue of gold bonds, running for 40 years to fund extensive improvements on the Monon. Revenue stamps totaling 2265 were attached.

Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Company Recorder Guarantee Trust Company of New York William L. Taylor Indianapolis

Hert named for Republican National Campaign role

A. T. Hert of Louisville formerly Green county and brother of James Hert of Bloomfield is discussed as a member of the ten to conduct the national campaign. Hert is currently Kentucky national committeeman. John W. Langley of Kentucky says Hert has a strong chance of appointment after consulting leaders in New York.

A. T. Hert Louisville Green County James Hert Bloomfield Hert Kentucky John W. Langley New York

Dickey Seeks Parole Linked to Lattas Creek Mine Raid

Bert Dickey connected with the Lattas Creek Mine robbery has a parole petition circulating. The document is largely signed by residents of his hometown and by officers of the Vandalia Coal Company.

Bert Dickey Lattas Creek Beng Vandalia Coal Company

Bloomfield Mourns Robert Eveleigh Pioneer Pharmacist dies

Robert Eveleigh, Bloomfield native and longtime pharmacist and public servant, died Monday at 1:30 pm from heart disease after weeks of illness. Born August 20 1848, he led in politics and community service, serving as postmaster, township trustee, and elder in the Presbyterian church. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 pm at the family home with Masonic rites and interment in Grandview cemetery. Survivors include his son Carl Eveleigh of Indianapolis and sister Mrs Ann Greeves of Bloomington.

Robert E. Eveleigh Bloomfield Ind Joseph W Joanna (Shaw) Eveleigh Ireland Greene County Joseph Eveleigh Montreal Canada Louisville Kentucky Sadler Eveleigh R. I. Eveleigh Floawmfield Tadiana University Difference Places Grant Richland Township Bloomfield Building and Loan Association Emma Freeland Wm. Freeland Carl I’. Eveleigh Indianapolis Ann Greeves Robert E. Lyons Bloomington Presbyterian Church Masonic Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Phi Psi Indiana University M. E. Prather Columbus

Patriotism at Camp Ralston as guardsmen take oath

News of the Mexican de facto government releasing 23 US troops after Carrizal tension and the wider muster at Camp Ralston. The ceremony saw Company A oath takers cheer. nine men of Company I and five from Company E refused the oath and were disciplined, with court-martial possible.

Lansing Carrizal United States Mexico Jacinto Trevino Dudrez Cen Carranza Benjamin Harrison Camp Ralston Unitnd States Army Third Infantry Company I Remington Co. E Elkhart

Births Reported in Several Townships This Month

Announcements of new births list a boy born to Mr and Mrs Walter Goodwin in Highland township June 23 weighing 13 44 pounds a girl born to Mr and Mrs Ed Wells in Beech Creek township June 25 a girl born to Mr and Mrs Lee Thompson Center township June 25 a boy born to Mr and Mrs George Rollison Plummer June 25 and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs John A Riddle of Vincennes June 24.

Walter Goodwin Highland Township Ed Wells Beech Creek Township Lee Thompson Center Township George Rollison Plummer John A. Riddle Vincennes

Miss Housum Weds George E. Miller in Worthington-Cleveland Link

The marriage on March 4 unites Miss Josephine Housum of Columbus Ohio formerly Worthington Indiana with Mr George E. Miller of Cleveland connected to United Press Association Worthington Times.

Josephine Housum Columbus Ohio Worthington, Ind George E. Miller Cleveland United Press Association Worthington Times

Suit for Breach of Contract Filed by Otto Main

Former resident Otto Main sues an Indianapolis based Insurance Company for 60000 dollars alleging breach of contract. The filing marks a civil action seeking damages in a suit filed in Indianapolis courts.

Otto Main Indianapolis

Political clash over Wilson era policy and Indiana campaign

A Indianapolis sourced discussion argues for Woodrow Wilson and Democratic progressivism, condemns Republican bosses and special interests, and details Indiana campaign plans. It notes Workmen's Compensation progress, safety campaigns, and the contrast with Republican rhetoric amid tensions over Mexican policy and national unity.

Ollie James St. Louis Wilson Wall Street John Adair United States Treasury Indiana Progressive Party Democratic Party Woodrow Wilson Mexico United States Hughes Indiana Board

Madrigal and social clubs host events and anniversaries

The Madrigal Club met with Miss Edna Knapp. Tri Kappas gather at Miss Helen Cravens home. Social Club marked Dr. and Mrs. Welch eighteenth wedding anniversary with a cut glass dish gift. Nell Prather visit honored at a picnic with about thirty guests. Ralph Stringfellow's ninth birthday surprise party noted with fifteen attendees. Edith Hendren travels to the East for the Kappa Kappa Gamma convention in Ithaca NY. Mrs John McLaughlin hosts Reading Club at Elmora with music, dining, and flowers during an evening of fellowship.

C. E. Welen Bloomfield Edith Hendren G. H. Hendren Indianapolis Kappa Kappa Gamma Ithaca Niagara Falls Indianapolis Star Bfendren Sorority Butler John Mclaughlin Elmora Jessie McLaughlin Ruth Deberry Audrey Ambaker Mary Stalcup

Jail Empty At Noon In 1916 Sheriff Opens Doors

Sheriff Jackson released the jail’s sole inmate at 12 30 p m on June 27 1916 marking the first time since the current jail’s construction that no prisoners remained. He warned applicants for lodging would be tied to stakes if they sought admission before noon.

Jackson Liberty

Also Mentioned on This Page

Greene County Circuit Court Civil Decker Bloomfield Building Savings and Loan Association William H. Powell Emma Streitelmeier Alfred W. Osterhage Cleile Graham Herschel Graham Elmer E. Neale Hunter Oil Co Claude E. Gregg Oseph Moing Angeline Nolting Quintilla Horn Christopher Horn John A. Young Earl Young Melvin Edington Benjamin F. Stivers Oliver Goodwin Verna Goodwin Emma Lavanne Ethel Lavanne Clip C. Fry Marion Letsinger Franklin Street Wideawake Club Christian Church Illinois Central R. A Campbell Chicago Palestine, Ill Monon Railroad Republican Committee Dickey R. W. Fish M. E. Church H. R. Isenhower F. L. Burke W. W. Moffett Allen G. Pate W. B. Maddock Allen Williams Grandview Cemetery J. R. Hast Thomas A. Hendricks Will Courson Anderson Mattie Carnahan Anna Brouilette Worthington E. J. Sherwood Henry Humphreys Joseph Moss Sam Miss Housum Washington Letter Carriers Minds Gaston Delaware County Senator Taggart Tom Tarcart Indianapolis News Haggart Clubs Madrigal Club Edna Knapp Tri Kappas Helen Cravens Nell Prather Harold
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