Local Correspondence Highlights Rural Life and Visits
Forest Sarver digs a cellar for Aden Burch while Thomas Martindale works for Voris Freeman. William Garsnett and son Herman go to Richland, and Mathias Sharr is buried at Carmichael cemetery. Ira Weaver family return to Bloomington after a visit. Indian Creek threshing nears completion with better crops. Monument placed for Grace Carmichael and two children. Families from Bloomington visit Lester Weaver. Roy Kirkhart hosts a party for Anna and Minnie Butler before their departure to Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Sarver
Aden Burch
Thomas Martindale
Voris Freeman
William Garsnett
Herman
Richland
Mathias Sharr
Carmichael Cemetery
Ira Weaver
Blooomington
Indian Creek
Edgar Holt
Hobbieville
Grace Carmichael
Millard Weaver
Bloomington
Martha Weaver
Lester Weaver
Roy Kirkhart
Community Notes From Local Families And Events
Riley Mansfield is poorly. Isaac McBride spent Sunday at Sam Wright's. Byron Royal came home from the quarries and visited family. Luther Branstetter and wife welcomed a baby girl born Sunday Aug 31. Mrs Frank Edington and Mrs Jake Mansfield visited Mrs John Ault on Black Ankle. Quince Hardesty and family from Bicknell visited Frank Hardesty. Sylvania meeting drew locals from various places for services and socializing. Mae Ashcraft returned from Merino Colorado. Fern Ashcraft began duties as assistant in the Auditor's office Monday. Mrs John Branstetter traveled from Bloomfield to visit her son Luther and meet granddaughter. Deputy Sheriff Calvert summoned Simon Ashcraft and Henry Jackson as petit jurors for September. Jackson unable to serve due to health. A party at Simon Ashcraft's honored sons leaving for training camp this week Lester Laughlin Ernest Strauser Harley Page Lee Engle. Subscriptions to Twice a Week Democrat offer stove wood coal or potatoes credits. Editor jokes about bacon and asks readers to bring wheat in exchange for subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Mansfield
Isaac McBride
Sam Wright
Byron Royal
Luther Branstetter
Frank Edington
Jake Mansfield
John Ault
Quince Hardesty
Bicknell
Frank Hardesty
Sylvania
Mae Ashcraft
Merino
Colo
Fern Ashcraft
Auditor’s Office
John Branstetter
Bloomfield
Luther
Calvert
Simon Ashcraft
Henry Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Lester Laughlin
Ernest Strauser
Harley Page
New Vacuum Cleaner Uses House Hydrant Water
A newly invented cleaner operates where a hydrant in the home is accessible. A pipe connects to the hydrant and feeds a spiral nozzle under the mouth, with an angular pipe rising to a rubber hose on a guiding rod. Turning on water powers airflow to sweep dust from carpet.
New Mine Sweeping Device for War Zone Ships
A new mine sweeping device is being attached to the bows of ships in war zone waters. It uses a netted projection extending over ten feet to either side and lifts mines to the surface at a safe distance from the vessel.
Women Census Aids Hoover Food Campaign in Indiana
Indiana women are urged to sign a voluntary food pledge card supporting Hoover’s economy plan. Reports of distrust and rude reactions in some counties are noted, with misdirected rumors denying the program. Fred A. Sims is named to Indiana’s state board of tax commissioners amid Gov. Goodrich’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Sims
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Phil Zoercher
Indianapolis
Indiana
Hoover
H. E. Barnard
Mr. Barnard
Barnard
Republican State Committee
State Board of 14x Commissioners
James B. Goodrich
Phil Zvercher
Sims
Goodrich
Air. Sims
State Tax Board
Long
Tax Board
Methodist Hospital
Tyo
Ano
Patriathe
Namie
Horace Bups
Educationad
Governor Commissions Judge In Vige County
Governor Goodrich formally commissions Wm. T. Gleason as judge of the superior court of Vige county succeeding Judge Fred W. Beal who resigns effective August 31. Indiana officials discuss Wilson war price actions for coal and avoid a special legislative session for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich
Forcmally
Wm. T. Gleason
Vige County
Fred W. Beal
Indiana
Wilson
Public Service Commission
Indiana roundup notes local shifts and incidents
A chrysalis of short news items from Indiana towns includes Baldwin Tool opening a branch in North Manchester employing 30, a Fort Wayne bequest of 1000 dollars to Miss Helen Fairfield if she marries under 21, pastor changes in Voshen, and updates on officials and hospitals. Also reported are drownings, accidents, resignations, and local curiosities across cities like Indianapolis, Gary, Lafayette, Crawfordsville, Evansville, South Bend, and Muncie, plus farm yields, Red Cross gains, and post-hospital expansions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Baldwin Tool Company
Virginia
Fort Wayne
Charles W. Fairfield
Helen Fairfield
Chicago
Voshen
K. McInturff
Morrellville
J. L. Kimnel
First Brethren Church
Indianapolis
Fred A. Sims
Wabash
Crawfordsville
James Lynch
Gary
H.T. Sugar
South Bend
Noblesville
Frank Colby
Greensburg
Red Cross
Herbert C. Hoover
the Nations
Columbus
John Houghind
Bartholomew County
Elwood
Elwood Lodge of Elks
Muoncie
Tipton
Lake Erie & Western
Evansville
Lee Freels
Muncie
Chume Leach
Company G
Laporte
Jeanette Walterstein
Terre Haute
Beta Phi Sigma Fraternity
Elkhart
Fort Benjamin Liarrison
Bickwell
Union Baptist Association
Clinton
Swamy Brown
Richmond
Frank A. Freese
Pennsylvania
Real estate and lumber prices plus lost brooch
FOR RENT Five room bungalow city water and light inquire of J E Harrel FOR SALE House and Lot 99x132 feet north Stein home All or part A bargain L S GRAHAM 209 W Washington Indianapolis Ind Rough lumber one inch thick 15 per thousand feet 2x4 2x6 2x8 20 per thousand feet JONES-DUGGER CHAIR CO A gold brooch was lost on the street last Sunday Finder please return to The Democrat office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Water and Light
J. E. Harrel
North Stein
L. S. Graham
Washington Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Jones-Dugger Chair CO
Democrat
Train Schedule Fragments From Bloomfield Indiana
Fragmentary timetable lines show south and north bound train numbers with departure times from Bedford and Bloomfield Indiana. Agent L D Wood notes schedules including Sunday service and various numbered trains throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
L. D. Wood
Bloomfield
Indiana
Terre Haute
Jasonville
Linton
Beehunter
Elnora
Odon
Seymour
North Bound
J. T. Averitt
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Robison
Lee Engle
Stove Wood
The
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C. G. Woodbury
Purdue University
Europe
Secretary of Agriculture
Gr. Christie
Agricultural Extension “Department
Purdue
Zealco
Benton
Newton
White
Hove
Beavers
State Board of Secounts
Dillon S. Mayer
Union City
Charles Heigheman
Winchester
Milton
Lindley Hussey
Ing
Greencastle
Grant Dennet
Well City
Rind Mangel
Brazil
James Summers
Anderson
Ortedtius
Wil S. Glover
Monon Zoad
Shelbyville
Ien
Rinceton
Princeton
Integra
Margaret Po Davis
Randolph County
Birds of
Slinkard & Vosloh
Law
W. R. Cravens
Northside Public Square
Tito
T. Roy Cook
Westside Square
Richland Block
Gio
James M. Hudson
Square Bloomfield
Frank A. VanSandt
Richland Township
Greene County
A. B. Titus
Allen Williams
John W. Jackson
Taylor Township
Scotland
W. E. Dobbs
Jackson Township
Owensburg
William Radcliff
VanMeter Hardware Co
Bloomfield Laundry
R. C
J. W. Shepard
R. R
Switz City
F. J. Burke
Riland Criss
Lyons
J. W. Skerd
Yoho Brothers
Solsberry
ALL Good
Clay City
Worthington
Elliston
Washington
Petersburg
Oakland City
Evansville & Indianapolis Railroad
Washington, Petersburg
C. H. Brown
AGT
John J. Magan
Citizens National Bank
John S. Talbot
B. Falley
Ferre Haute
C.1. & L. Railway
North Bound Ly. P.m
Mineral City
Dailey
Sundar
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C. T. H&s. E. Railway Company
Illinois Central Railroad
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Robinson
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D.m. Effingham
W. S. Hall
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