Local Visitors and Daily Travel Through Bloomfield
Mrs Lola Rose of Linton was here this morning. W R Cravens spent Monday in Indianapolis. Ira Abram of Dugger was here on business yesterday. P J Harrah and Rev J D Crane visited nearby towns. Several locals traveled for court business and social visits, with notes on attendance at events and hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Rose
Linton
W. R. Cravens
Indianapolis
Ira Abram
Dugger
P. J. Harrah
James Inman
Deans
Bloomfield
Newt Vaughn
Greene County
Bicknell
Robert Lee
Jasonville
Adamson Law Upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in a five to four decision sustains the Adamson law as constitutional and enforceable in all features. The ruling fixes an eight hour day for interstate railroad wage scales and grants a roughly 25 percent wage increase to trainmen starting January 1, with railroads facing annual costs of 40 to 50 million dollars. Chief Justice White states carriers and their employees in a public interest business fall under Congress power to compel arbitration in disputes affecting operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Supreme Court
White
Lyons Basketball Team Sets District Title Run
Lyons high school completed a 15 win and 1 loss season with 6381 points for and 277 against. They defeated Scotland 25 18 and 44 11 among other results while posting strong offense and emphasized sportsmanship in pursuit of the district crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Washington
Scotland
Marco
Edwardsport
Smithville
Spencer
Octon
Frichton
Loogootee
Pleasantville
Plainville
Three U S Boats Sunk By Germans
Washington reports three American steamers the City of Memphis Illinois and Vigilancia were sunk by German submarines with possible loss of life. The incident prompts talk of a state of war with Germany while Congress may be called to authorize aggressive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Illinois
Vigilancia
Teutons
Congress
Washington
Bom
City of
United States
Germany
Wilson
Town Board Orders Vaccination for Children in Special Session
The town board held a special session and ordered all school children be vaccinated immediately and urged others to vaccinate to avoid quarantine. It also planned to obtain a building suitable as a pest house in case of a potential smallpox epidemic.
Entertaining at Dinner in Newberry Home
Mr and Mrs Edwin Scott of Newberry entertained at six o'clock dinner Tuesday honored by Rev and Mrs William Lessenhop and daughter Helen S W Slinkard and Miss Winifred Slinkard. A three course dinner was served and the evening was spent socially with music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Scott
Newberry
War Developments Across Europe and Russia March 19
Petrograd reports Nicholas Romanoff travels to Li vadia in Crimea with his staff. Copenhagen-based dispatch says the Russian Baltic fleet and the forts Viborg and Sveaborg joined the revolutionary movement. London notes British forces advance on the western front capturing Peronne Nesle Chaulnes and surrounding territory, with sixty villages taken and heavy German losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Nicholas Romanoff
Livadia
Crimea
London
Viborg
Sveaborg
Russia
Exchange Telegraph Company
Copenhagen
Haparanda
Sweden
Peronne
Nesle
Chaulnes
Hogs Demonstration Shows Profit From Scientific Feeding
At the Sexson farm a feeding demonstration shows 82 hogs averaging 1.77 pounds daily gain over 80 days. Hogs started at about 80 pounds and were fed corn and tankage. corn valued at 1.95 dollars per bushel plus tankage cost. County Agent McIntosh oversees cattle feeding tests near Marco with 30 day gain posts on a highway bulletin board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexson
Virgil Sexson
John Sexson
Sexton
McIntosh
George Morgan
Marco
Walnut and Poplar Sold at Auction
Claude E. Gregg sold timber from the Sim Smith farm near the county farm after sealed bids were opened. Dan Riddle made straight bids on each timber type while William Cassady of Spencer submitted variable bids based on size and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude E. Gregg
Sim Smith
Mr. Gregg
Dan Riddle
William Cassady
Spencer
Timber auction dispute settles with Riddle winning bid
At the temple of justice a dispute over bids for poplar and walnut timber ends with Riddle deemed the higher bidder for both, Cassady conceding the poplar win but not walnut, and Claude as auctioneer driving a spirited sale until Riddle secures the timber. Dan, longtime timber trader, notes expertise matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riddle
Cassady
Claude
Dan
Thompson Lands Job as Oil Inspector for Greene and Clay
Governor Goodrich appointed Robert Thompson deputy auditor as oil inspector for Greene and Clay counties. The process moved to outside parties as workloads changed. The cut in territory raises questions about more inspectors and Bloomfield rivals fearing they were outmaneuvered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich
Robert Thompson
Greene
Clay Counties
Bloomfield
Bob
Railroad Strike Settlement Sets New Overtime Rules
A settlement signed by railroad chairmen and unions outlines overtime rates and daily hours across road, yard, and passenger services. It preserves mileage basis for passenger work, adjusts eight to ten hour shifts, and states overtime at not less than one eighth of the daily rate, pending constitutional rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhoods
National Conference Committee of Railroads
Indiana court docket items and outcomes
Divorces, quiet title, appeals and foreclosures proceed with several dismissals at plaintiff cost or by prosecutor. Real estate sold or ordered to be sold, appraisers appointed, and damages awards noted. Notable entries include Mary Markham divorce action and sale of property in Lee Ellis case with court orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Markham
Mary Markham
Lee Ellis
Adm
Ellen Bays
Marriage Licenses Reported by County Clerk
County Clerk Ashcraft issued marriage licenses to Elijah Elgan age 72 of Worthington and Mary J. Kelley age 56 of Highland township. John Riggle age 23 of Carlisle Indiana and Nellie French age 19 of Lyons. Charles D. Patterson age 24 of Worthington and Ethel B. Burch age 19 of Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashcraft
Elijah Elgan
Worthington
Mary J. Kelley
Highland Township
John Riggle
Carlisle, Ind
Nellie French
Lyons
Charles D. Patterson
Ethel B. Burch
Farmer
Birth Announcement for Hicks Girl Mary Ellen
Born to Mr and Mrs Earl Hicks on Saturday March 17 a girl named Mary Ellen arrives to brighten their home.
Smallpox Found in Bloomfield Rooming House
Mrs Jane Knox who runs a rooming house in the Leland hotel building is found with smallpox. The town Board of Health enforces strict quarantine expected to confine the disease to the building. Precautions are taken to prevent spread. contact source unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Knox
Leland Hotel
Board of Health
Kwok
Bird House Contest At Bloomfield Trust With Bird Club Aid
Remember the birdhouse contest to be held Saturday March 24 at the Bloomfield Trust Company bank. The Trust Company sponsors the event for the Manual Training boys of Bloomfield schools with the Bird Club to promote bird homes and conservation. Boxes will be sold after the display, proceeds to the builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield Trust Company Bank
Trust Company
Bloomfield
Bird Club
Subscription drive prompts advance payment offer
A club advertises a hold good offer to subscribers who pay one year in advance and take advantage of liberal terms. The promotion urges readers to act now to secure benefits before the deal ends.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. D. Crane
Solsberry
Mrs. T. Roy Cook
Mrs
Marshall Davis
William Davidson
F. R. Vanmeter
New Orleans
Cyrus E. Davis
Bloomington
George Topping
Washington Township
Eliena Antibus
Charles Beck
Homer Holtsclaw
Grant Muterspaugh
R. F. Calvert
Calvertsville
J. D. Baughman
Evansville
Charles E. Henderson
John A. Riddle
Vincennes
Knox County
Stockholm
Lyceum
Presbyterian Church
Lucile Herold
Indiana University
Mrs. O. F. Herold
Overman
Elkton
Ohio
John Todd
County
Frank Culbertson
Herbert Hill
Bloomfield Court
Rev. J. D. Smith
M. G. Carhart
Indiana Power and Water Company
Chicago
Mr. Andrus
Carhart
J. C. Kelly
Mrs. Bryan
Ida M. Bryan
Henry Coster
Bent Glover
Parker Torrence
Robert Rice
A. Burke
Ray Fuller
Joel Secrest
Thos, Secrest
Frank Yoho
Walter Alexander
Salsberry
Hubert Hickam
J.C. Kelly
O. R. Shields
F. G. Davis
Beulah Bryan and
Freel Bryan
Buffalo, N. Y
Griffith
Wallace Thornton
Sam Day
Wheatland
George Depew
Lawrence Rariden
Bloomfield Democrat
Terre Haute Tribune
Thomas Antibus
Vandalia Railroad
G. H. Humphreys
Anna Humphreys
Hord
James Gastineau
M. G. Edington
Sol Holder
Bob Holder
Ed Burdsal
John Callahan
Vandalia R. R. Co
Oral Lukich
Midland
Ab Vandeventer
Calvertville
Simon
Adamson Law Constitutional
U. S
Temple OF Justice
Thompson
Circuit Court
David I. Stiikler
Anna Slaughter
Roscoe C. Davis
Harry Stewart
Muriel Haseman
William C. Dorsey
Nick Fougerouse
Merab Burcham
Henry Burcham
State of Indiana
Wilson Moody
John Burns
Arthur Shaffer
Curtis Harris
Mahlon W. Gilbreath
Henry Wasmer Estate
Gould Coal Washing and Mining Company
Albert Heaton
Mary A. Lucas Estate
John W. Lucas
Riley Lucas
Claud E. Gregg
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