Local residents and officials noted in Bloomfield reports
The item lists many residents and visitors in Bloomfield on business or visiting relatives, including Milford Hudson, J G Gaskin, Mr and Mrs Jesse Figgins, Ples Brinson, Miss Margaret Shirtz, Mrs Carl Vanmeter, W E Dobbs, Mrs David Sharp, Henry Barter, Ed Hineman, Miss Martha Louise Miller, John Nash, Mike Yancy, Mr and Mrs Allen G Pate, Emil Stein, Miss Marie Inman, and Andrew Bucher and David Owen. It also covers election registration procedures and an indictment against Mayor Harris with multiple counts.
RULES FOR REGISTRATION FOR MEN 21 TO 30 IN 1917
The notice outlines who must register for the 1917 conscription era. All males aged 21 to 30 by June 5 1917 must register except those in U S military service. Registration occurs in each voting precinct. Those at home must appear in person before the registrar if not disabled. Officers and civil officials within the age limit must register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Services
United States
Regular Army Navy
Marine Corps
National Guards
Naval Militia
District of Columbia
County to Host Second Annual Product Show in October
A county meeting in the courthouse adjourned to organize the second annual Product Show for October with date to be set later. John L. Cravens chairs the general committee with F. R. Vanmeter as vice chair and C. F. McIntosh O. E. Cain George E. Endres Henry Haywood Asbury Hains named to roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
John L. Cravens
F. R. Vanmeter
C. F. McIntosh
O. E. Cain
George E. Endres
Henry Haywood
Asbury Hains
H. L. Hannah
Allen Williams
Robert Parsons
Harry R. Isenhower
Worthington Farm Harrow Accident Injures Driver
A team of horses hitched to a disc barrow driven by Thomas Jackson on the James Thomas farm near the E I and L W rail crossings south of Worthington became unmanageable when frightened by a passenger train Thursday. The rig overturned injuring the driver and injuring a horse with a serious cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jackson
James Thomas
Worthington
Bloomington Mayor Faces Malfeasance Charges
John G. Harris, Blooming ton mayor, must answer to charges of malfeasance misfeasance and oppression in office per Monroe County grand jury ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Harris
Bloomington
Monroe County
Memorial Church Union Service and Transport Aid
Merritt Owen leads services at the Churches Christian Church with Bible school at 9:30 and a 7:30 evening sermon, followed by a Memorial service at the M E church. The annual union service occurs Sunday at 10:30, with Asbury Haines Lewis Ryan and L B Edwards as conveyance committee offering car transport for soldiers or widows unable to walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Merritt Owen
Bible School
M. E
C. E
Union
Methodist Church
Asbury Haines
Lewis Ryan
L. B. Edwards
Memorial Services Highlight G W Horn Closing Sermon
Announcements for Sunday May 27 list 9:30 Sabbath school 10:30 no worship due to Memorial Services at the MBE church 6:30 Christian Endeavor 7:30 Evening Worship with Rev Horn preaching The Gospel Its Power Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Horn
M. BE
Christian Endeavor
Reverend Horn Resigns for Celina Ohio Pastorate
The Rev. George W. Horn, pastor of the Presbyterian church, resigns to accept a call at Celina Ohio and will begin his ministry there June 3. He and his family leave Bloomfield with the best wishes of the congregation and community. A revival opens at the South Side Mission with daily evangelistic services at 7 30 p m and afternoon prayer meetings at 2 o clock, plus special music. Jos M Campbell and J D Crane lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Horn
Presbyterian Church
Celina
Ohio
Horn
Bloomfield
Presbyterian
South Side Mission
Jos, M. Campbell
J. D. Crane
Bankers Organize Greene County Bond Drive
Greene county bankers met at Linton to form the Greene County Bankers Association. They will aid the government by subscribing to Liberty Bonds totaling 160000 dollars, with each bank contributing about 40 percent of its capital stock. Bonds offered to individuals at par with no commission and bear 3 1 4 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers
Greene County
Linton
Greene County Bankers Association
Hudson Maxim unveils U-boat defense device at Brooklyn luncheon
Inventor Hudson Maxim announced in Brooklyn that he has perfected a device to attach to ships that shields them from U-boat torpedo destruction. He claims a torpedo fired at short range will explode without harming the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Maxim
Brooklyn
Inventor Claims Ocean Vessel Shield Device
The inventor states his device protects ships and has informed the government of its mechanism. He asserts production can begin within months at a nominal cost.
Y. M. C. A. Canvass Progress in Greene County Rally
Greene county canvass shows strong week progress toward a 3000000 national Y M C A fund. Reported Thursday 483.85 toward a goal of 900. Of that 433.60 is cash with three days left. Local towns list apportioned and raised, urging renewed effort to send Greene county’s full share and support returning heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Y. M. C. A. Army
Worthington
Jasonville
Linton
Bloomfield
Lyons
Newberry
Switz
Marco
Owensburg
Missionary Tea At Mrs Harriet Graham Home
Glubs and society notes report the Missionary Society of the M E church hosting a missionary tea at Mrs Harriet Graham's home. The Second District federated clubs convention met in Spencer with Mrs W H Williams re-elected district chairman and Mrs W W Moffett as vice chairwoman. Next year’s convention will be in Vincennes. Argonaut and Civic Clubs are represented by several members including Mrs E R Mason and Mrs L H Stalcup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the M. E. Church
Harriet Graham
Federated Clubs
Second District
Spencer
W. H. Williams
Mooresville
W. W. Moffett
Bloomfield
Vincennes
Argonaut and Civic Clubs
E. R. Mason
L. H. Stalcup
O. F. Herold
Allen Willams
G. E. McCracken
W. V. Moffett
C. E. Davis
L. P. Marshall
W. L. Cavins
Free Movie Show for Bloomfield Residents at Colonial Theatre
Bloomfield merchants sponsor a free motion picture show at the Colonial Theatre for residents outside the town corporation. The event runs daily from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for ninety days starting May 26. Ten businesses supply tickets including C F Eagle Feed Store and Vanmeter Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants of
Bloomfield
Colonial Theatre
Haywood and Mansfield
C. F. Eagle Feed
Kessler Bros
S. B. Shertzer & Son
Forst’s
Vanmeter & Company
the Hub Clothing Company
Meeting Of Race Horse Men At Switz City Track
Race horsemen from Switz City and Linton meet on the 30th at their track two and a half miles west of Switz City for an all day work out of their horses. Road races are planned. No premiums or admission charged. Lunch stand available for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switz City
Linton
Public warning urges law enforcement against minor illicit businesses
The letter from Co. C Hendren Deputy Prosecuting Attorney calls for vigorous action to curb illegal operations involving minors, poolrooms, gambling dens and other unlawful venues during wartime. It stresses patriotic duty, public cooperation, and the need to protect the nation’s future amid vast war expenditures and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wilson
Lincoln
America
United States
Co. C. Hendren
Merry-go-round extended schedule for May and June
The merry-go-round will stay open one more week with rides on May 26 and May 30 plus June 2 in the afternoon and evening. The swing ride runs on May 26 and May 30 and again on June 2 after services and at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumble, Mer
First Registration Card Sent From Perry Oklahoma
Fair man Wallace Taber mailed the first registration card stating he has a wife and two children and lives in Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairman Wallace Taber
Perry
Oklahoma
Bloomfield
Daily Routine of Business Transacted in the Circuit Court
A brief overview outlines routine court activity in the circuit court, detailing docket management, motions, hearings, and administrative steps. It notes the cadence of sessions and the practical handling of cases, reflecting procedural norms and scheduling.
Court Calander Highlights Weekly Docket June 2
Week ending June 2 lists criminal and civil cases in order from May 28 to June 2 including Brown v Brown Dyer Trustee v Shelburn Goodman Adm Pool State Ex Rel v Bennett Baker Allowances State v Decker State v Rainwater Decoration Day noted, and others such as State v Beasley Inman Cummins Huffley Barns with several disposals and dismissals plus divorces and foreclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Dyer Trustee
Shelburn Et al
Goodman Adm
Pool
State Ex Rel
Bennett
Baker
State
Decker
Rainwater
Nelson
Mair
Cummins
Huffley
Beasley
Inman
Barns
Marriage Licenses Reported In Indianapolis News
County Clerk Ashcraft issued licenses to wed for Orville Brown and Luella Buskirk from Greene County. The Indianapolis News reports Frank Bayse of Bloomfield and Pearle Hudson received a license on May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashcraft
Orville Brown
Greene County
Luella Buskirk
Indianapolis News
Frank Bayse
Bloomfield
Pearle Hudson
Horticultural Meeting Scheduled in Bloomfield
The Greene County Horticultural Society will meet at the County Agent's office in Bloomfield on Monday June 11 at 10 am. A program focused on improving fruit growing will be presented. L Bauer, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County Horticultural Society
Bloomfield
L. Bauer
Pres
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milford Hudson
J. G. Gaskin
Newark
Jesse Figgins
Mareo
Ples Brinson
Washington Township
Margaret Shirtz
Mrs
Carl Vanmeter
Terre Haute
W. E. Dobbs
Taylor Township
David Sharp
Tulip
Democrat
Henry Barter
Cass Township
Ed Hineman
Martha Louise Miller
John Nash
Kansas
Old Greene
Mike Yancy
Allen G. Pate
Princeton
Emil Stein
Louns
Max Stein
Louis
Marie Inman
Isaac Inman
North Dakota
Lawrence County
John W. Gray
Springville
Indiana
Andrew Bucher
Jefferson Township
David Owen
Highland Township
Levi J. Bauer
Geo. E. Kidd
Hensley
New City Hall
Edward
Southern Indiana Power Company
Central Union Telephone Company
George Timberlake
Harris
Byron Record
Richland
Vaughn Taylor
Beech Creek
Jno
Sullivan
Center
Joe Quimby
Jackson
Oz Sexson
Taylor
Zack Catron
Cass
Luther Sylvester
Stafford
Wm. Squires
Washington
Helmer Holmes
Grant
Joseph Nolting
Smith
Ray Stahl
Stockton
Andy Winters
Wright
John Ellis
Jefferson
John Stahl
Fairplay
Virgil Sexson
M. E. Church
J. D. Smith
Pastor Resgins
Glubs and Society
Tri Kappas
Fanny Williams
Temple OF Justice
Merry
Circuit Court
Jones Lumber Company
Minnie Danner
Jonas N. Danner
Humphreys-Schloot & Co
Geo. Stalecup
Mike Bare
Thomas Beck
Elmer R. Cravens
Oliver Williams
Defaut
Mathias Williams
Lula Isenogle
Wm. A. Shanklin
Wm. E. Shanklin
Mitchell Shanklin
John Gibson
Gussie Gibson
Harry Butler
Leonard Beavers
George Murphy
Murphy
Elias R. Mason
Emma A. Eveliegh
Union Trust Co
Indianapolis
H. J. Milligan
J. S. Thompson
Eli Thompson
John S. Thompson
Henry Abrams
W. R. Thompson
S. Ass’n
Joseph Openshaw
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