Social notes from Bloomfield and surrounding towns
Danville visitors Chas A. Smith and E. M. Tower consider buying farm land. Numerous residents and travelers from Linton, Worthington, Jasonville, Indianapolis, Bloomington, and other nearby towns are listed with visits, trips, and social calls across the region. Names include Kuhn, Marshall, Calvert, Stalcup, Chenowith, Hartling, Gainey, and many others. A wide tour of errands, hospitalities, and attendance at civic events is chronicled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas A. Smith
E. M. Tower
Danville
Illinois
Earl Talbott
Linton
Bloomfield
Henry Livingston
Worthington
C. E. Stringfellow
Greene county map shown by county schools head
The office requests a copy of D C Mac Intosh's new map of Greene county detailing school locations towns roads rivers and railroads. Birth notices report a daughter born to Mr and Mrs John Hancock of Bloomfield on Sept 7. Second hand buggy harnesses offered for sale by Spooner and Hays. Miss Cecil Chaney attended Miss Mabel Yocum and Clarence Orman wedding in Coal City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
Mabel Yocum
Dr. Yocum
Clarence Orman
For Sale One Dark Bay Horse Mule 15 Hands High
For sale a dark bay horse mule ten to fifteen hands high. Inquire of John Geddes at R. R. No. 3 four and a half miles south of Bloomfield. Charles Ausman and family have moved into the vacated residence of Atty. and Mrs. Claude E. Gregg. I prepare abstracts with time saving abstract books and offer quality work at no higher cost. 8612 M. F. Pate. See Spooner and Hays for Swifts fertilizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Geddes
Bloomfield
Charles Ausman
Atty
Claude E. Gregg
M. F. Pate
Spooner & Hays
Help Wanted Two Good Girls at Williams House
Classified notice from E. W. Foster at Williams House Worthington Indiana seeks two good girls for employment. Contact details appear as 3812 in the advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Foster
Williams House
Worthington,Ind
Civic Club Holds Meeting. Nominating Committee Appointed
The Civic Club met Monday afternoon at the public library with good attendance. A nominating committee of Mrs. W L Cavins, Mrs. Allen Williams and Mrs. G McCracken was named to nominate officers for the coming year and report at the next meeting on the first Monday in October. Helen Humphreys celebrated her eighth birthday with a party Saturday afternoon. The Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet this afternoon at the church. Mrs Humphrey Baldridge hosted a dinner Tuesday for Mr and Mrs Roy Thompson of Ness City Kansas and Mr and Mrs William Torrence of Axtell Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Greene
Linton
A. J. Shields
Indianapolis
J C. Kelly
Martha Louise Kelly
Kelly
Oscar Shields
Jasonville
New York
Buffalo
James Wills
Ab Vanderenter
Washington Township
Pearl Stalcup
Nelle Chenowith
Blanche Holt
Henry Hartling
White River
Viola Gorman
Deaconess Hospital
R. L. Campbell
Palestine
W. E. Kelllar
Oscar Kellar
Arch Hawkins
John Isenogle
Bloomfield
Jesse Figgins
Marco
al Forbes
Bloomfield Friends
Jacob Flory
John B. Miller
Isaac Hunter
Claud Calvert
The
Civic Club
Public Library
W. L. Cavins
Allen Williams
G. McCracken
Helen Humphreys
Little Friends
Humphrey Baldridge
Roy Thompson
Ness City
Kansas
William Torrence
Axtell
Spoons for Plows and Nurses Training Interest
Auction notes list fruit prices per bushel and a hotel nurse training ad. A civil suit seeks 3500 dollars damages from a saloon keeper for alleged intoxication beating and burns. Real estate rental offer details include a six room house with outbuildings and acre and a half.
Real estate loan option and insurance offer in Lyons Indiana
A farmer is urged to secure a loan now to buy more land or improve holdings. Money is readily available with low interest, and investing in real estate is advised with insurance on buildings and stock. Also advertised are black dyeing of shoes and shoe repair services plus Timothy seed for sale by J. W. Sappenfield & Sons in Lyons Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sappenfield & Sons, Lyons
Ind
Deaths Mrs Elizabeth Haywood 1850 1916
Mrs Elizabeth Haywood died September 5 1916 at age 66 years 3 months 19 days. She was born May 16 1850 to Thomas and ? Mackall and moved from Pennsylvania to Indiana with Marshall Haywood in 1874. She leaves six surviving children Gertie Hasler Essie Booker Thomas B Samuel C Jesse Otto and two deceased sons Will Harvey. She joined Simpson Chapel Methodist early and was beloved by neighbors. Funeral and burial at Simpson's Chapel September 7 conducted by T A Cox of Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Haywood
Thomas B. Mackall
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Marshall Haywood
Gertie Hasler
Essie Booker
Thomas B
T. A. Cox
Bloomfield
Emmack Flossie Emmack Dies After Long Illness
Emmack Flossie Emmack born March 24 1890 died September 8 1916 at 10 45 A M age 26 5 14 married to David Emmack November 27 1907 they had Rosa and Lucile she left husband two children many friends and a tuberculosis battle she testified she was saved and ready to meet God funeral held Saturday September 9 at Newark conducted by O S Hawkins
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Emmack
David Emmack
Rosa
Lucile
Newark
O. S. Hawkins
Card of Thanks for Ruben Hunter Family
We heartily thank our neighbors and friends who so kindly extended their assistance and sympathy during our bereavement caused by the untimely death of our husband and father Ruben Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruben Hunter
Church Services and Classes Schedule Notice
Church notes list Bible School at 9 30 a m and morning service with Gods Challenge sermon. Evening service at 7 30 p m with Pure Religion sermon. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Also Baptist and Presbyterian notices included. You are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
Sermon Series at M. E. Church on Final Conference Sunday
The M. E. Church schedules a 10 30 a m sermon Devine Revelation and 7 30 p m sermon The Christian Vocation with 6 30 p m Epworth League. This is the last Sunday in the Conference year and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Devine
Epworth League
Low Colonist One Way Fares to Pacific Coast via CNW
Advertises low one way fares from Chicago to Pacific Coast destinations including San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Tacoma Spokane Vancouver Victoria and other principal points with stops and variable routes. Offers details through ticket agents or N. M. Breeze G. A. 434 Walnut St Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Chicago & North Western Railroad
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Vancouver
Victoria
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Colorado
N. M. Breeze
G. A
Walnut St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Laundry to Open in Brook by Eyer Brothers
Experienced Brook Indiana laundrymen Eyer Brothers have leased the local laundry and will have it ready for work in a few days. The move is a much needed improvement and is expected to be liberally patronized by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyer Bros
Brook
Indiana
Jamestown High Names New Principal Lawson L Martin
Lawson L Martin of Jamestown Indiana is elected principal of the local high school. He is a Purdue graduate 1910 and previously served four years as principal at Darlington High School before returning to Purdue to complete a master’s degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson L. Martin
Jamestown
Indiana
Prof. Martin
Purdue University
Darlington
Purdue
Notice of Letting Contract for New Greene County Bridge
Greene County Indiana Board of Commissioners will on Tuesday October 8 1916 at 2 PM receive bids for building a bridge in Stafford township on the Linton and Sandborn road over the new ditch between sections 9 and 10. Plans specifications and details are on file with the County Auditor. Bids must include proposals bonds and affidavits as required by law. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. Witness the official seal this September 18 1916. George E Kidd Auditor Greene County Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Greene County
Indiana
Stafford Township
Linton and
Sandborn Road
Board of County Commissioners
Said
George E. Kidd
Allen Chapel Visitors and Local Church News
Allen Chapel reports visitors including Mr and Mrs Eli Phillips and Pearl Ora Phillips and James Pearson and granddaughter Jennie. Miss Madge Pearson and Reed Shepherd dined with Bryan Faughn and Zelda Blaker. A church service is planned next Sunday morning and night. Miss Gwen Ketchem visited Elnora last week. Mrs Wm Shepherd traveled to Bloomfield. Steve Blaker and wife visited Mrs B's father John Flory last Sunday.
Sunday Churchgoers and Social Visits Across Town
Eagle Nest Anna and Curtig Wells attended Pleasant Ridge church Sunday night. Mrs. Howard Sparks of Bloomington visited her parents H. V. Hoke. Several from here attended the Solsberry homecoming Saturday. The community saw many visitors including Curt is and Rosa Wells and Minnie Bland visiting Homer Ray and family. James McDaniel is reported not better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Nest
Anna
Curtig
Wells
Pleasant Ridge
Howard Sparks
Bloomington
H. V. Hoke
Solsberry
Wilmot Resler
James Thompson
Mandy Resler
Lizzie Smith
Indianapolis
Allen Buffalo
Charley
Paris
Camden
Tom Johnson
Worthington
Sherman Wells
Paul Britton
Luther Fry
Geo. Fry’s
Homer Ray
Fannie Watkins
Grace Arthur
Maud Burch
Ollie Wells
Pennsylvania
Curtis
Rosa Wells
Minnie Bland
John F. Arthur
Opal
Yakey
Mary
Lillian Noel
Local families gather for weekend visits and moves
Sunday visitors include Mr and Mrs Guy Gibson and daughter with Oscar Sims family. Many relatives from Switz City Bloomington and Ogden Illinois visit here. Moves include Rassie Malicoat from Ogden to Wm Pegg farm and Estel Freeman to Rush County. A drowning scare occurs when Claude Livingston's daughter narrowly escapes in a spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Gibson
Oscar Sims
Donnie Sims
Sam Brown
Riley Sims
Jodie Sims
Switz City
Herschel Sims
Bloomington
Charles Minks
John Burks
Press Freeman
Harley Noel
Harry Call
Roy Pryor
Ora Bruner
Lillian Noel
Baptist Association
Rassie Malicoat
Ogden
Illinois
Wm. Pege
Estel Freeman
Rush County
Frances Henry
Walter Henry
Elijah Newton
James Newton
Henry Pielmeier
Lyman
Owen Eller
Guy McHaley
Hendricksville
John E. Freeman
Marta Freeman
Wm. Pegg
Edna Brown
Myrtle Gross
Grace Minks
Claude Livingston
Demcie Banard
Ruth McHaley
Mel Britton
Freeman
Public Sale Notices for Estate of Aeron D Fuller and Greene County Real Estate
Administratrix Blanch Fuller will sell at public auction on September 30 1916 at the late residence near Sharkey Richland township for estate items including wagon plows harness 2 draft horses calves hay corn and farming goods. Terms cash under $5 credit up to eight months with 8 percent interest. Also a sheriff sale of Greene County Indiana rents and profits for seven years at the Court House door Bloomfield includes Lot 1 Block 21 Yeoman First Addition Lot 6 and 7 Block 5 Yeoman First Addition in Linton and a parcel in section 23 township 7N range 7W described by metes and bounds. Sale to occur September 30 1916 between 10 am and 4 pm. Taken as property of Terrence Carroll in favor of The Chatfield and Woods Company. Sheriff Weeden O Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeron D. Fuller
Sharkey
Richland Township
Owen Circuit Court
Bloomfield
Greene County
Indiana
Yeoman
Linton
Towit
City of
Terrence Carroll
Chatfield and Woods Company
Weeden O. Jackson
Notice to Non Residents in Greene Circuit Court 1916
The Greene Circuit Court notification states nonresident defendants John Flood et al must appear by September 1916 or face a default hearing. Injured fruit grower Sig Rogers fell from a ladder while picking plums, breaking one rib and fracturing three others with other bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Jenna Flood
Henry Sanders Sr
Indiana
Bloomfield
Kirby Ashcraft
Homer Elliott
Sig Rogers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nellie Knapp
R. G. Knapp
Bicknell
Mrs. Knapp
Lillie Osbon
May
Detroit
E. I. Root Company
Medina
Hazel Slinkard
Charles E. Slinkard
Henry W. Moore
Terre Haute
Jennie Gray
Paul Sinclair
Fulton, Ky
Harriet Graham
Paul
John Sinclair
J. B. Young
Harry Johnson
Carrie
Will Klusmeier
Douglas Payne
Harry Hunt
O. P Miller
Clel Nations
Luther Hunter
Center Township
Clint Noel
Maxwell
Ned Spear
Anna Spear
Mattie Hartzell
Spears
Anna Marshall
Wesley Gaston
Elmore
John D. Combs
Near Pleasant Ridge
Eckley Combs
Joe Evans
Nebraska
Evans
Miss Meek Combs
John
Eckley
Hobart Hancock
Indiana University
Vernon Creighton
Willard Creighton
Wm. Dye
Owensburg
John Bridges
Evangeline
Edith
Everet
Dugger
Scotland
Nichols
Schleymaker
Fred E. Dyer
W. Ray Collins
J. B. Filbert
Walter Wood
Sullivan
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
J. I. Case
Baldwins
Ben Davis
Wind Falls
Bloomington (Ind
Martha Jameson
City Hospital
James D. Buckallen
Maxwell Clifford
Coalmount
Buckallen
Cliffords
J. E. Harrel
Curtis C. Hendren
Square
Charley’s Electric Shoe Shop
Modern
Southwest Corner Square
Haywood
Emmack
Baptist Church
McVitie
Blanch Fuller
John Weaver
Geo. E. Kidd
Callard
J. B. M. Baughn
Lyons
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