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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
5
Marion Benett of Switz City and many others from Lyons Linton Highland and surrounding townships were in Bloomfield for business visits and social calls. Attendees included attorneys, merchants, teachers, and county officials with movement between Bloomfield Jasonville Oblong Indianapolis and nearby towns noted.
Local notes report William G. Sargent marked his eighty first birthday on Friday October 6. Other items include C C Hendren moving to his father's farm east of town and a December fair planned by the Ladies Aid Society of the M E church with exact dates to be announced.
Favorable weather and strong exhibitor turnout suggest the county fair will be the most successful yet. A stock pens and large tent on the southwest square corner near the burned livery lot await livestock and poultry. J A Phillips adds a new display room for domestic science and farm products, while antiques fill the G A R room in the courthouse. The domestic science hall fills quickly and a wide poultry and livestock display grows in tents and pens.
The record notes the speaker waits to learn which of the many laws enacted in the last four years by a Democratic Congress Mr. Hughes would repeal.
Mrs. A. D. Haig hosted the Mothers Club Wednesday evening. The Reading Club met at Mrs. Joe Phillips home Wednesday afternoon. The Presbyterian church hosted a reception and donation party for Rev. George Horn and family with a buffet supper. The Christain church Missionary Society meets Friday with Mrs. Oscar Smith. Mrs. Elizabeth Korbly hosted dinner Tuesday for Mrs. Robert Cullison of Iola Kansas, joined by Mrs. Elizabeth Goodwin, Mrs. Susanna Workman and Mrs. Emma Dobbins.
A series of birth notices reports a girl born Oct 8 to Mr and Mrs Glenn Stalcup in Bloomfield. a girl to Mr and Mrs Elmer Smith in Bloomfield. a girl to Mr and Mrs Ed McElroy in Taylor township on Oct 5. and a boy named Glenn Eugene born Oct 6 to Mr and Mrs Tad Poole in Center township.
Business ad for reshaping French heels by Charley Laughlin at Southwest corner square. Offers rubber heel line and complete shoe repair with modern machinery and guaranteed quality.
The Greene County Indiana Board of Commissioners will hold a bridge letting on November 8 1916 at 2 o clock p m. bids will be received for twenty seven bridges in Taylor Stafford Cass Richland Jefferson etc with exact spans lengths and locations listed. Bids must include separate amounts for each bridge and bonds affidavits as required by law. The right to reject any bid is reserved.
An advertisement urges farmers to consider borrowing at 5 percent to buy land or consolidate debts. It argues money is easily obtained, interest is low, and investing in good real estate is safe with insured buildings and stock. Curtis C. Hendren offers services at the southwest corner of the square.
Advertisement seeking agents for all wool suits and overcoats priced at 12.50 with no extra options. Emphasizes no prior clothing experience required and requests best references. Mail Monogram Tailors at 131 East New York Street in Indianapolis Indiana.
Letters remaining unclaimed will be sent to the dead letter office. Names listed include Mrs Lizzie Shertzer William Peeble C E Anderson and J C Sapp.
The Trustee and Advisory Board of Richland township Greene county Indiana will receive bids October 31 1916 until noon for installing a complete hot air heating system in Wild Cat school house No 9. System to include at least two twenty six inch furnaces plus flues excavation and testing work. A certified check of fifty dollars accompanies bid. Right reserved to reject all bids. Oct 12 31.
A second hand buggy is offered for sale at Spooner and Hays by a seller listing the item for purchase. The notice provides location details and the vendor. Potential buyers are advised to inquire with the present owner for price and terms.
Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and services at 10 30 a m 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m The Bloomfield and Worthington Bible schools contest begins last Sunday and will grow in interest urging attendance for next Sunday Morning sermon titled The Constraining love of Jesus Evening sermon Conscience and Character C E as usual
J D Smith from New Straitsville Ohio arrived last Saturday and filled the pulpit both morning and evening. He praises the audiences music and youth religious life and expects a successful pastorate. His family arrives next week while parsonage undergoes repairs. Public worship schedule announced for Sunday with Sunday school at 9 a.m. and services at 10 a.m. Epworth League at 6 p.m. Sermon at 7 p.m.
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