Personal Notices Highlight Bloomfield Area Visitors and Meetings
A long list of local residents and visitors appear in Bloomfield and surrounding townships. Dr C E Welch motored to Indianapolis. public librarian Clodia Hays Scott called on the Democrat office. many neighbors from Worthington Linton Lyons and Jasonville visited or stayed with kin this week. Labor Day activities, court sessions, and school openings are noted, with various despedidas and travels among residents and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clodia Hays Scott
Worthington
Democrat
Lightning Strikes Fox River Area Injure Driver
During the electrical storm Tuesday Frank Allen was struck with light ning and his car was torn off. James Donagher Jr of Lyons was in Bloomfield today. Spooner Hays advertise cut prices on buggies. Andrew Busch a farmer of Washington township was in Bloomfield on business Thursday. Robert Lee of Jasonville was here today. A B Moore of Lyons was here Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Allen
James Donagher, Jr
Lyons
Bloomfield
Spooner & Hays
Andrew Busch
Washington Township
Robert Lee
Jasonville
A. B. Moore
Delivery Wagons For Sale and Other Notices
Six delivery wagons priced at 75 dollars each, one freight wagon 100 dollars, large furniture wagon 75 dollars, small furniture wagon 30 dollars, extra heavy furniture wagon 150 dollars, plus harness and delivery accessories. Suitable for grocers, vegetable sellers, hoteliers, hardware merchants. Credit man at Root Dry Goods Company, Terre Haute, Indiana. Also employment ad for Bloomington Hospital Nurses Training with class starting in September. Contact Martha Jameson, City Hospital, 8712 Bloomington, Ind. Spooner and Hays advertise J I Case Plows. Buckallen sues Maxwell Clifford for 3500 dollars over injuries from a saloon incident near Coal Mount. Also rental: six-room house with acre and a half, barn. apply to J. E. Harrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Man Root Dry Goods Company
Terre Haute
Indiana
Bloomington (Ind
Martha Jameson
City Hospital
Bloomington
Ind
Advertising and loan tips urge farmer and merchants to invest
A farmer is urged to seek a land loan at five percent and insure his holdings while the piece highlights the power of newspaper advertising for merchants. It notes how mail order firms use bureaus to study local papers, arguing sustained ads drive sales and brand recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Arbuckle
Star Tobacco
Window Advertising and Customer Reach Questioned
The speaker argues that advertising remains essential to attract customers and cover costs, comparing shop visibility to a lit window that invites bids and questions why a business would blind its own display.
Vanmeter Weds Ruby Powell in Bloomfield Ceremony
Carl Vanmeter son of F R Vanmeter and Ruby Powell daughter of Theodore Powell of Sullivan were quietly married Wednesday morning at the Christian church in Sullivan by Rev Albert Nichols. They will reside with the groom's parents for now. Mrs. Vanmeter once worked as a stenographer in the Davis & Davis law office and is warmly welcomed to Bloomfield. The groom is the sole child of his parents and works with his father in the hardware business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Vanmeter
F. R. Vanmeter
Ruby Powell
Theodore Powell
Sullivan
Christian Church
Albert Nichols
Mary Cramer obituary from Indiana to Bloomfield settles in death
Mary Cramer daughter of Henry and Catherine Cramer was born June 7 1840 in West Lebanon Wayne County Ohio and died August 30 1916 from paralysis She moved with her parents to Indiana in 1852 and settled near Simpson Chapel In 1901 she with her brother and two sisters moved to Bloomfield where she resided until her death She was the eldest of five children two brothers predeceased her She joined the M E church at Simpson Chapel in 1868 and remained a devout Christian She was nearly helpless for twenty five years She leaves brother William Cramer and sister Katie Cramer plus many friends She cared for the poor and afflicted and hopes to meet her again in the better land
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cramer
Henry
Catherine Cramer
West
Lebanon
Wayne County
Ohio
Indiana
Simpson Chapel
Bloomfield
M. E. Church
Wm. Cramer
Katie Cramer
Republican Speaker Vanishes After Lyons Visit
A Republican speaker hired by the party in Lyons last week disappeared after a scheduled appearance at Stein Hall. He arrived on time, stayed at the Ross House, ate, and napped before the event. The door to the hall was locked when he sought entry, and he boarded the 2 o clock train, saying he would seek Republicans, then vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stein Hall
Lyons
Ross House
Two sets of second hand double bogey harness for sale
Two good sets of second hand double bogey harness are offered for sale at Spooner and Hays. The items are described as usable and ready for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spooner & Hays
Miner in Bicknell Dies by Own Action
Joseph James aged fifty five a miner in Bicknell committed death by his own action Friday by cutting his throat with a razor. He was found in the coal house and though life was not extinct he died before a physician arrived. Ill health was the cause of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicknell
Joseph James
Editor dismisses unknown author for future fame?
A magazine editor rejects a promising but unfamiliar writer, instructing staff to file the piece away until the author gains recognition.
Paper, Sir? Pine Grows Kraft Paper From Poor Land
Experiments with jack pine show it is well suited for making kraft paper. The tree is planted on national forest land considered too poor to support other timber.
Charley’s Shoe Shop Offers 25 Cent Dye Service
Tan white or colored shoes can be dyed black and guaranteed like new for 25 cents at Charley’s Electric Shoe Shop. Modern shoe repairing at the southwest corner square 3712.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley’s Electric Shoe Shop
Modern
Southwest Corner Square
Call Meeting of Chautauqua Fund Guarantors Friday Night
All guarantors to the Chautauqua fund are asked to meet at Dr. E R Mason's office at 8 oclock Friday night for reorganization by order of the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Fund
E. R. Mason
Sullivan to Have Hospital in Sullivan County
The County Council of Sullivan County appropriated 30000 dollars for a site and hospital building. The design allows additions without marring appearance. The contract will be let this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
County Council
Sullivan County
Sunday Christian services and events announced
Spooner and Hays present Scoop Boards. Bible school 9 30 a m. Morning service at 10 30 with a sermon on Temptation and Deliverance. Evening service at 7 30 with The Gate to the Way of Life. Mr and Mrs F R Vanmeter travel to Indianapolis to visit relatives and attend the State Fair. Dennis Lyceum Bureau representative arranging lecture series for the Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church this coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church Bible School
Christian Endeavor
F. R. Vanmeter
Indianapolis
Dennis Lyceum Bureau
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church Schedule and Society Meeting
Sunday school at 9 30 and Christian Endeavor at 6 30. The Ladies Missionary Society meets with Mrs A J Shields Thursday Sept 14 at 2 30. For sale 53 bu of No 1 home grown timothy seed 3 00 per bushel J W Sappenfield Sons Lyons Ind
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Ladies’ Missionary Society
A. J. Shields
J. W. Sappenfield & Sons
Lyons, Ind
Birth and death notice for Sally May Hudson Abrams
Sally May Hudson Abrams of Center township Greene County born May 9 1886 died September 2 1916 at age 30 married Albert Abrams November 24 1904 four children Marie James Catherine Mary Alice survived by husband and four children mother Amanda Hudson and many siblings the obituary notes her devotion and faith and loss felt by family and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally May Hudson
Henry
Amanda Hudson
Center Township
Greene County
Albert Abrams
Marie
James
Catherine
Mary Alice
Ora Dobson
Rhoda Wollam
Mintia Workman
Lona Brandon
James M. Hudson
Henry Hudson
A. M. Hudson
St. Anthony
Idaho
Kirby B
Sharkey Hudson
Wolfe Point
Montana
Card of Thanks and Death Notice for Chas Y Ashcraft
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends for support during illness and death of Chas Y Ashcraft. He died in Grand Junction Colorado and will be interred in Riverside Cemetery after services at the Tabernacle. He founded Ashcraft Jewelry Co. in this town twelve years ago and was later joined by J O Ashcraft as partner. Born near Robinson Greene County, he moved to Utah in 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas S. Watson
Harry Schwitzer
J. O. Ashcraft
Mr. Ashcraft
Grand Junction
Colorado
Teton Peak Chronicle
St. Anthony
Idaho
Chas. Ashcraft
Greene County
Robinson
Utah
Crites Family Reunion Held Near Monon Depot
A reunion of 41 Crites family members gathered Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Crites near the Monon depot. An excellent noon dinner followed a day of enjoyment. Notice to Non-Residents In Greene Circuit Court September Term 1916. State of Indiana Greene County versus John Flood et al. quiet title action. Plaintiffs allege defendants are non residents and unknown to plaintiffs. they must appear by September 1916 otherwise default terms will apply. E Kirby Ashcraft Clerk. Homer Elliott, Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crites
John Crites
Monon Depot
Greene Circuit Court
State of Indiana
Greene County
George B. Watson
John Flood
John W. Flood
Walter A. Bennett
Robert Dudley
Elizabeth Dudley
James Mullin
John Mullin
Elizabeth C. Mullin
Isom Flood
Henry Flood
James Flood
Henry Sanders, Sr
Robert J. Solar
Joan Flood
Henry Sanders Sr
Indiana
Bloomfield
E. Kirby Ashcraft
L. S
Homer Elliott
Plaintiffs
Reunion Attendees List From Highland Township Area
Attendees included Mrs Alma De Vilbiss and two children, Mrs Clarence Chipman and two children, Erastus Crites and family, James Record and family of Highland township, John Rose and family of Taylor township, Bail Riley and three children of Hancock county, John Disney and wife, Mrs Ann Fields and Mrs Mollie Carmichael of Bloomfield. Absent: Byron Long of Colorado, George Crites of New Mexico, and Mrs Julia Oliphant of Highland township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma DeVilbiss
Clarence Chipman
Erastus Crites
James Record
Highland Township
John Rose
Taylor Township
Bail Riley
Hancock County
John Disney
Ann Fields
Mollie Carmichael
Bloomfield
Byron Long
Colorado
George Crites
New Mexico
Julia Oliphant
Public Sale of Aaron D. Fuller Estate Assets Planned
Administrator notices a public auction of the Fuller estate near Sharkey Richland township on September 30 1916 at 10 am. Items include wagon plows harness buggy mowing machine two wheat drills harrows cultivators hay corn calves and other farming gear plus 4 work horses and a half interest in 20 calves. Terms: cash for sums up to five dollars and credit up to eight months over five dollars with interest 8 percent and security. Blanch Fuller administratrix. John Weaver Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron D. Fuller
Sharkey
Richland Township
Sheriff Sale At Public Auction In Linton Indiana
Sheriff Weeden O Jackson will sell at public auction in Bloomfield Greene County on the 80th day of September 1916 between 10 am and 4 pm the rents and profits for up to seven years of Lot 1 in Block 21 and Lots 6 and 7 in Block 5 Yeoman First Addition to Linton plus a described parcel in the northwest quarter of section 23 township 7 north range 7 west. Property of Terrence Carroll in suit by The Chatfield and Woods Company. Sale without valuation relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Circuit Court
A. d
Bloomfield
Greene County
Indiana
Yeoman
Linton
Towit
City of
Terrence Carroll
Chatfield and Woods Company
Weeden O. Jackson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
C. E. Welch
Freda O’donald
Harry Douglass
John Mood
Danville
Seymour Riddle
Vincennes
Amanda Riddle
W. C. Benham
Ben Hays
George Miller
Smith Township
George Solliday
John Deckard
Grant Township
James Donagher
Grant Myers
Marco
Inez Kinaman
Elnora
Faye
Ava
Joe Gentry
L. C. Gentry
T. S. McDonald
Farmersburg
L. E. McDonald
Amos Hostettler
Irene
John Flynn
Ridgeport
Tom Rollison
Ed Slinkard
John Fisher
Ora Hoover
John Lee
John A. Riddle
Riddle
Alex Starnes
Viola Gorman
J. T. Baker
S. O. Baker
Princeton
B. F. Stivers
Dortha
Charles Cox
Jacob Neal
Cincinnati
Ed Freeman
Hobbieville
Charles Jeffers
Elva Cain
Paxton
W. R. Cravens
Helen
Bernard Cravens
Charles E. Henderson
J. B. Heaton
George Salzman
Salzman
Sarah Creighton
Willard Creighton
Don Hudson
Qowensboro
A. T. Mayfield
Cary L. Harrel
Noble Williams
Noble Eugene
Curtis C. Hendren
Dorothy Zoe
Labor Day
Alma Bradford
Martha Greene
Harvey Greene
Gilbert H. Hendren
State Board of Accounts
Co. C. Hendren
Henry Humphreys
John B. Bucher
Paul
Boyd Harlan
Virginia
C. C. Hendren
Victor Wilson
Newberry and
Ollie Flory
Gaynelle Bland
Russellville
John Cushman
Hungate
Sandborn
Geneva Combs
George Sullivan
H. A. Slinkard
Grace Glover
Solsberry
A. S. Burks and Son
Sydney Francis
Palestine
Ill
Lovell Anderson
H. V. Hoke
Geo. Sullivan
S. W. Slinkard
Phelix Sappenfield
James Falk
E. J. McGraff
Lincoln
Nebraska
McGraff
Dean Falk McGraff
Wm. Owens
Jesse Weisman
Fred Heim
Peter Schloot
Oscar Bland
Bloomfield Friends
Kenneth Dyer
Stafford Township
Link Miller
Oscar Bogard
Near
J. I. Case
James D. Buckallen
Maxwell Clifford
Coalmount
Buckallen
Cliffords
J. E. Harrel
Vanmeter-Powell
Joe Hutton
Abrams
John Abrams
Blanch Fuller
John Weaver
Istra
Sheriff’s Sale
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