Bloomington Star Items Reflect Small-Town News and Quirks
A jumble of locals gossip about price changes, church outings, a funeral, a quarantine scare, a barn dance, shop cleanups, a blacksmith helper wanted, musical talents in the choir, and everyday antics from town residents. Notable names include Si Plum, Armints Jones, Squire Hans ford, Zeb Stubbins, and Peratina Fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dic
I3iedsoe
Armints Jones
Arminta
Harisusu
Hacker's Creek
Si Plum
Ed Bascombe
Squire Hansford
Zeb Stubbins
Zeke Haervins
Ascombe
Ant J.org
Bill Blithers
Samantha Rawlins
Deacon Ebbersole
Robbery at Mike Walter’s Bake Shop in Pasadena
Thieves stole $250 from a small iron safe at Walter’s Bakery located at 400 East Colorado Street in Pasadena. The safe was moved after entry through a rear window and opened. two men suspected, one watching for police while the other moved the safe. Houser’s store on South Fair Oaks Avenue was also entered but nothing reported stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena Star-Times
Mike Walter
Pasadena
California
Walter
East
Colorado Street
Houser
South Fair Oaks Avenue
Walter couple longtime residents visit hometown again
Mr Walter once lived in Sullivan and worked as a baker for Paul Reid for years. His wife Flora Terwilliger also lived here. They now reside in California and have returned to visit the city several times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Walter
Sullivan
Paul Reid
Flora Terwilliger
Mrs. Walter
California
Memorial of Donald Bunch Born October 25 1897 Died March 14 1919
Donald Bunch died at 21 after a brief life. He leaves a father, step mother, one brother, two sisters, one step brother and two step sisters to mourn his loss. His mother preceded him to the beyond fourteen years ago. He was loved by all who knew him. Our loss is his gain.
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Donald Bunch
Hog cholera losses decline across United States
Since 1913 the USDA has fought hog cholera with a force of about 165 Federal veterinarians working with state authorities. In fiscal year 1918 over 5.5 million hogs were vaccinated and more than 2,200 infected farms were cleaned. Department representatives visited over 15,000 farms to investigate outbreaks and apply controls, contributing to the lowest death rate on record at 42.1 per thousand and total loss near 4 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Department
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg
Miss Glenn Yeager reports the weekly weather for Farmersburg ending March 23. The days 17 to 23 show temperatures from 43 to 68 high with varied cloudiness and clear spells. Rainfall of .12 inches occurred on the 17th.
The Sullivan Union and the Ohio Farmer
Both publications are listed as one year subscriptions priced at 1.50 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Union
The
Ohio Farmer
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Wm. M. Scholl
Wim. M. Scholl
Chicago
Maxwell-Brown Shoe Co
North Side
Bloomington Star
Squire Hartsock
Peratina Fish
Sullivan Mfg. Co
Bennett
General Pershing
America
France
Cal
Anette Patton
Aheae
Delaware Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Yung
Mayo
W.R. Mayo, M. D
Indiana
Julius Harry Shoe Co
W. H. Eaton
Hoosier Bargain Store
Brussels
Axminster
Hoosier
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