Tornado Ravages New Castle Indiana City Severe Damage and Losses
A large tornado struck New Castle Indiana at 2 30 Sunday afternoon causing many deaths and extensive property damage as it moved through the city and surrounding countryside. Officials report twenty four known dead and 125 injured with estimates up to a million dollars in losses.(team names not provided)
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New Castle
Ind
Hagerstown
Here
Indiana
Heller Bros
Sixth Street
Twentysixth
Lincoln Street
Main Street
Bundy Street
Tornado kills 24 and injures 125 in stricken city
Governor orders guardsmen into the city as hospitals in Indianapolis dispatch scores of nurses and doctors to aid survivors. The disaster causes about 1 million dollars in damages and prompts immediate rescue efforts.
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Indianapolis
Partial List of Dead and Injured from Local Incident
The notice lists casualties with names including Everett Dunlap James Neilis Bernice Davis Gray Davis Orris Davis Mrs John Davis Ernest Waterman Orville Davis Mrs Archie Fletcher Razor Mrs Alice Williamson Miss Opal Williamson Newton Bernice Day June Day Ethel Day Mrs Mary Williams Mrs Vera Higgins three unidentified men William Lowry and a separate roster of injuries and missing persons headlined by serious cases like Russell McLean Henry Jeffries Peter Day and J C Todd with several others noted as not serious or not expected to live
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Everett Dunlap
James Neilis
Bernice Davis
Gray Davis
Orris Davis
John Davis
Mooreland
Ernest Waterman
Orville Davis
Archie Fletcher
Razor
Alice Williamson
Opal Williamson
Newton
Bernice Day
June
Ethel Day
Mary Williams
Vera Higgins
William Lowry
Varley Dudley
Russell McLean
Henry Jeffries
Charles Shelley
Dorothy Shelley
Harley Newton
Clarence Fletcher
Peter Day
Ray Day
Carl Harrison
Newport
J. C. Todd
Arch Fletcher
George Sox
William Davis
J. W. McLane
W. Newton
Charles A Rockwell Named State House Custodian
Charles A Rockwell of Cloverdale Indiana is appointed custodian of the State House to succeed John D Shea. Announcement follows a conference with Otto L Krauss auditor Ed Jackson secretary of state and Will Hays state chairman as members of the state board of buildings and property with Governor Goodrich.
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Indianapolis
Charles A. Rockwell
Cloverdale
Ind
State House
John D. Shea
Otto L. Krauss
Ed Jackson
Will H. Hays
Krauss
Jackson
Goodrich
State Board of Buildings’ and Property
Local notes from Bloomfield area report nine days of visits and community events
Local notices recount visits by residents including Ilene Meredith and Mrs. J W Canady, births, illnesses, and school events. Basketball scores at Dog Island 26 to 5. many residents plan moves, trips to Newberry and Washington, and camp activities. A column urges voting for virtuous candidates and promotes The Bloomfield Democrat subscription pricing.
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Frank Blackwood
Linton
James Donagher
Lyons
Lucinda Beem
S. J. Rogers
Vincennes
Bicknell
Henry Burcham
Walter Burcham
Bloomer Hasler
Taylor Township
Ben Sensney
Ruby Arthur
Dog Island
Wells School
Dave Alkire
Frank Morgan
Jesse Cox
Herbert Canady
Leroy Middleton
James Atkinson
James
David
Mildred Ann
Charles Rogers
J. H. Canady
Belle
Frank Rogers
Iows
Lillian Tomy
Jessie Cox
Ralph, Grant
Elza Rigggle
Iva
Herbert
George Canady
Hollis Lee
F. K. Chaney
W. J. Mullis
A. D. Isenogle and Family
Rockwood
Bloomfield Democrat
Notice to Non-Residents in Greene Circuit Court Case
In Greene County Indiana the February term 1917 of the Greene Circuit Court issues a notice to defendants unnamed and unknown in William Killinger vs Aleena Downing et al. to appear February 19 1917 and answer the complaint to quiet title to the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 14 township 7 north range 5 west. The defendants are named as unknown spouses heirs and legal representatives of multiple parties and creditors. Witness E Kirby Ashcraft clerk.
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Aleena Downing
Alexander Downing
Mariah Downing
Francis Riley
Peter Neidigh
Samuel Brosman
Mary Brosman
Hattie Applegate
Applegate
Cassie Boase
Boase
David Brosman
Aaron Brosman
Amos Nidigh
Amos Nedigh
Amon Neidigh
Amos Neidigh
Frances Riley
Andrew Downing
Claude E. Gregg
Greene County
Indiana
Greene Circuit Court
Bloomfield
Kirby Ashcraft
Stomach Out of Order One Remedy Quickly Restores Condition
An advertisement promises a fast remedy for upset stomach and notes rapid relief. The short pitch highlights a single treatment claimed to normalize digestion swiftly.
Green's August Flower Sale Shrinks to 25 Cents
S. B. Shertzer and Son's Drug Store offers Green's August Flower in a new smaller 25 cent size after decades of 50 cent bottles. The product has a long history of sale.
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A. W. McLaughlin
Richland
Allen Williams
E. R. Mason
Center
F. R. Sapenfield
Cass
Amos Emery
Poor Expenditures
J. B. Spear
N. E. Neidigh
Grant
C. D. Mallett
J. B. Flater
Wright
Anna Spear
Bus timetable notices for Bedford Bloomfield Indiana region
Daily North and South bound schedules listed with times and route numbers. Stations include Bedford Owensburg Dresden Robingon Koleen Rockwool Mineral City Bloomfield Elliston Pwitz City and Sunday service with agent F. E. Rees in Bloomfield Indiana.
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Bedford
Owensburg
Dresden
Robingon
Koleen
Rockwool
Bloomfield
Elliston
Pwitz
Illinois Central Railroad Time Table
Illinois Central Railroad publishes a time table detailing passenger and freight schedules. The booklet lists departure and arrival times, station stops, and service notes for routes operated by the railway company.
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Illinois Central Railroad
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VanMeter Hardware Co
Oliver
Hasler Bros
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P. C. Burns
H. J.roder
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Jones Lbr. Co
New Home Tel. Co
Medardus Kessler
Orval Cain
J. B. Frater
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VanMeter & Co
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Wm. H. Hodges
Tuberculosis Hospital
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Jasonville
Thomas Bogard
Taylor Two
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Newberry
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J. A. Poe
Andrew J. Maxwell
Wm. Wilson
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Terre Haute Tribune Daily
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AGT
Elliston, Ind
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Rea Building
Terre Haute, Ind
John J. Magan
Citizens National Bank
Evansville, Ind
John S. Talbot
C.I. & L. Railway
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F. E. Rees
C. T. H. & S. E. Railway Company
Southeastern Line
Sv. Terre Haute
Aton
Beehunter
Oden
Ar. Seymour
Seymour
Odon
J.T. Averitt, G. P. A
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