Personal notices from Bloomfield area residents
Sizeable list of local visits and calls from Jasonville, Linton, Owensburg, and nearby towns. People include Wm Gardner Amos Ashcraft John Brown and families, Miss Mabel Fuller, Grover Walters, A T Mayfield, Eloise Wharton, and others with holiday plans and gatherings. Bazaar set for December 19 in Asbury Philips building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gardner
Jasonville
Bloomfield
Amos Ashcraft
Koreen
Bloomfield Democrat
Indiana Dailey Times
Raymond Edmonson
John Brown
Monon
Grant Lehman
Edgar Harrah
Switz City
Will Harrah
Linton
Wesley Anderson
Mabel Fuller
John Fuller
Bloomington
Grover Walters
Wm. Sinders
A. T. Mayfield
Our City
Eloise Wharton
Francis Baxter
Vincennes
John W. Padgett
Lucinda Goodwin
Celestus
John Duke
Miss Hazel
Union Bethel
Martha Greene
Harvey Greene
F. B. Lang
Berea
Ohio
M. G. Messick
Leonard Gentry
Donald
Margaret
Calvertville
M. E. Church
Asbury Philips
the Light and Water Co
Lost Dog Has Red Back White Breast And Feet
Finder should notify L. B. Freeman at R. R. No. 1 Lyons Indiana with the dog described as half hound red back white breast and feet and a tail tip white with part of the hair clipped off to receive a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Freeman
Lyons Indiana
Jackson Township Farmers Meeting in Owensburg 1916
Jackson Township farmers plan an Institute at the Owensburg Christian church on December 5 1916 with morning talks by F J Heacock on Using and Improving the Soil and by Mrs Ogg on The Housewife’s Role plus an early session on soil topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Owensburg
Christian Church
F. J. Heacock
Ogg
Orchard Custure and Pest Control Session Details
Afternoon session features F. J. Heacock on Orchard Custure and Pest Control from 14:00 to 12:00. Mrs Ogg presents Interesting Boy and Girl in the Farm from 13:00 to 14:00. C. F. McIntosh speaks Farm Life in Indiana from 14:00 to 15:00. Committees Reports 15:30 to 16:00 under W H Radcliff, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Heacock
Alumni Triumph on Bloomfield Prep Gridiron Test at LaRue Field
School notes report a Thursday football game at LaRue Field with Alumni versus Bloomfield, prompting support for Bloomfield. Rev J D Smith visited Tuesday. English debates filled Monday with a close capital punishment discussion. Morning class split on abolishing capital punishment. afternoon class backed an eight hour law unanimously. Fannie Williams teaches English. Thanksgiving vacation ends the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaRue Field
Bloomfield
United States
Marvin Smith
Paul Riddle
Rowena Shepherd
Daisy Calvert
Asa Veach
Donald Davidson
The Free Sewing Machine Co. Free Cabinet Giveaway
On December 16 The Free Sewing Machine Co offers a free $57 cabinet sewing machine. Visit the store to obtain a duplicate number and details from G. E. McCracken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Sewing Machine Co
Free” Sewing Machine
G. E. McCracken
Democrats Meet in Court House for Friday Night Meeting
All Democrats interested in forwarding the cause of Democracy are requested to meet at the Commissioners' room in the Court House Friday night December 1, at 7 39 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Astonishing Newberry Report on Digestive Trick
The wife of a Newberry merchant suffered stomach trouble and could eat only toast fruit and hot water. One spoonful Adler-i-ka relieved her instantly by flushing the digestive tract, easing constipation sour stomach and gas. Claims quick relief and prevention of appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy G. Mayberry
Newberry
Ind
Christmas Savings Club Ferm Ends Next Monday
Notice that the 1916 Christmas Savings Club Ferm ends December 4. No further payments will be accepted after that date as organizers prepare to mail checks to participants on December 9.
Bloomfield Trust to Distribute 8500 for Christmas Gift
Bloomfield residents will receive $8500 in gifts this Christmas. On December 18 the 1917 Club opens with invitations to join and further details to follow from C. W. Adams secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Bloomfield Trust CO
C. W. Adams, Sec’y
English Bride Arrives After Marriage In London
Sam Musser of Morgan County who served in the English army recently returned to Indianapolis with his English wife Edith Hepworth of London. The couple wed while he served abroad and Musser, discharged for disabilities, brought his bride to the United States. Miss Juanita Bailey, local Latin teacher, visited Sullivan over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Musser
Morgan County
Indianapolis
Mr. Musser
Edith Hepworth
London
England
Musser
United States
Juanita Bailey
Sullivan
Greene County corn contest offers Purdue trip prize
The Greene County corn contest invites farmers to submit ten ears for judging by Purdue University, with all expenses paid for the winner to attend the January 1917 Short Course at Purdue. Entries are anonymous, and the Bloomfield Trust Company tolls the process, closing Monday January 1, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
Greene County
Purdue University
Bloomfield Trust Company
Purdge University
Trust Company
Bloomfield Trust Co. Co
W. Adams
Secy
Loan agents promise quick service at best rates
An advertisement from Curtis C. Hendren offers loan mediation by agents for leading money market companies. It invites talk at a Bloomfield Indiana office located at the southwest corner of the square to discuss requests and arrangement of loans with favorable rates and commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Square
Bloomfield
Indiana
Curtis C. Hendren
STEP LIGHTLY With Rubber Heels
Rubber heels offered with complete line of repairs and dyeing services. jet black colored shoes 25e. half soles using best leather. Visit Lehman Building Southwest Corner Square. Charley Laughlin. 4814 Wanted A young married man for feeding farming and general work W L Slinkard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehman Building
Southwest Corner Square
Charley Laughlin
W. L. Slinkard
Local notes from Aledo and Morgantown community life
Mrs Ziba Fitzpatrick and son Dennis visit her sister in Lyons Illinois while son Owen remains in Morgantown. The Bloomfield Trust Company hires a Cincinnati expert to open a safe after a burglary scare. A Cosmopolitan magazine coupon offer ends December 25 1916 with a $2 price by January 1 1917. Allen G Pate Claude E Gregg James M Hudson and L F Parker attend Lyons Masonic lodge as third degree work is completed. Cordelia Beard widow of William Beard of Salsberry Indiana receives a pension starting July 31 1916 and Sept 8 1916 through the David C Roach Pension Agency Koleen Indiana. Court opens with calendar full and petit jurors set for December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziba Fitzpatrick
Dennis
Owen Fitzpatrick
Aledo
Illinois
Wesley Anderson
Fitzpatrick
Morgantown
Bloomfield Trust Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
D. C. Roach
Koreen
Indiana
Cosmopolitan
P. O
Allen G. Pate
Claude E. Gregg
James M. Hudson
L. F. Parker
Masonic Lodge
Lyons
Rosco Holmes
Holmes
John Davidson
Cordelia Beard
William Beard
Salsberry
David C .Roach
Koleen
Thanksgiving Worship and Christening Service at Baptist Church
The church schedules a Thanksgiving service on Thursday at 10 00 am and next Sunday December 3 9 30 am Sabbath school 10 30 am morning worship with the eighth sermon in the Disciple ship series titled The Test of Discipleship 6 00 pm Christian Endeavor for the youth 7 00 pm evening worship with a sermon on Possession by Winning and special choir music Rev Horn minister invites all to attend and welcomes newcomers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist’ Church
Horn
Revival at Christian Church Draws Overflow Crowds
Evangelist Owen leads a powerful revival at the Christian church with nightly meetings that fill the auditorium and Sunday school. Boosters and Boy Scouts join the large turnout as 30 new members have joined the church, with sermons on eternity salvation and life choices guiding the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbison
Oax
Booster Choir
Boosters
Evangelist Owen
Bloomfield
Christ Jesus
Temple of God
Local man Sylvanus Daniels dies after long illness
Sylvanus Daniels of Taylor township died Saturday, November 18 after a lingering stomach cancer. He previously managed Bennett Nursery and later owned and ran a nursery until ill health forced retirement. He is survived by his wife seven children and many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvanus Daniels
Taylor Township
Mr. Daniels
Bennett Nursery
Mrs Ed McCoy Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Ed McCoy of Highland township died at home Sunday November 26 after months of failing health and weeks of serious illness. Funeral held at the family residence and remains buried in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed McCoy
Highland Township
Prominent Highland Official Joseph Kelly Dies at 89
Joseph Kelly, longtime Justice of the Peace of Highland township, died Thursday and was buried Friday in Calvert cemetery near his home. He would have turned 90 on his next birthday. Two sons living in Kansas returned for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kelly
Highland Township
Calvert
Kelly
Kansas
Death of Jens Anderson in Cass Township
Jens Anderson about seventy died at his home in Cass township on Monday from double pneumonia. He leaves a wife and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Anderson
Cass Township
Mr. Anderson
Bloomfield Visitors Court Nearby Farm Deal and Business
Sam Sparks real estate dealer from Washington township and Steve Cawley were in Bloomfield on a farm deal Monday. Allen Wright Democrat from Jackson township was here on business Monday. Oscar E. Bland and A. M. Beasley attorneys of Linton attended legal matters in court. Oscar West farmer from Washington township was in Bloomfield on business Saturday. Chas. H. Heaton attorney of Dunger handled legal business this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Sparks
Washington Township
Steve Cawley
Bloomfield
Allen Wright
Jackson Township
Cincinnati Enquirer
Bloomfield Democrat
Oscar E. Bland
A. M. Beasley
Linton
Oscar West
Chas. H. Heaton
Dugger
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Ambaker Drug CO
Bloomfield Indiana
Margaret O’harrow
Esther Slinkard
A. G. Rector
Holdredge
Nebr
John Perrin
Ed. Flannigan
C. E. Rector
James Anderson
Jonas Hasler
Frieda Shertzer
Nora Harrah
Cavins Baughman
Evansville
W. H. Radcliff
Sexton, Sec’y
Church News
Presbyterian Church
McCoy
Anderson
Tex
Coats
Mens
Lehman’s Grocery
Northwest Corner Square
Indiana Daily Times
the Bloomfield Democrat
Daily Times
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