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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
3
The Democrat weekly publication offers subscriptions at 50 cents per year in advance with 75 cent monthly options. Advertising rates are five cents per line with a minimum, and notices include bank cards and lodge resolutions.
The document lists county and Bloomfield officials including Clerk Circuit Court E Kirby Ashcraft Auditor George E Kidd Treasurer John W Johnson Recorder Chas E Fuller Assessor Lilburn Jackson Sheriff Weeden O Jackson Health Officer Dr W R Cravens Coroner Charles B Collinge County Attorney Claude E Gregg Surveyor Elmer O Neal County Commissioners Thomas A Henry President A M Miller Sec Vincent Hoke Judge Circuit Court Theo E Slinkard Prosecuting Attorney W Kay Collins and Bloomfield officials Clerk Treasurer Walter Brown Marshall Joshua Cook Health Officer Dr P M Cook Attorney Allen G Pate Board of Trustees Byron Titus Pres Harvey Greene Albert McLaughlin.
In April 1916 Republicans map strategy for their national convention and anticipate delivering leadership to Theodore Roosevelt.
Indiana grand lodge and Rebekah assembly set joint sessions May 15 to 18 in Indianapolis. The Rebekah Assembly meets May 15 and 16, the Grand Lodge May 17 and 18. The Democratic State Convention is expected to be large and highly enthusiastic.
Reports on Villa’s status remain unclear with conflicting accounts about his condition. Some papers claim he is dead while others suggest he is alive or wounded, leaving uncertainty about his ultimate fate.
The record cites 6,000,000 wounded in Europe, underscoring wartime suffering and bolstering belief that the President's policy is correct. Public sentiment is influenced by the scale of casualties and ongoing conflict.
Presbyterian Church announces Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Easter morning service at 10:30 a.m. with a sermon by Rev. J. B. Ferrell of Prineton. Christian Endeavor planned for 6:00 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and B Y P U social at 6 p m reflecting a regular weekly program for members and families.
The M. E. Church outlines a Sunday program starting at 9 30 a m with Sunday school and special music followed by a 10 30 a m sermon titled Jesus and Eve Resurrection Bible study and 6 30 p m Epworth League meeting with a 7 30 p m sermon The king Heralds meet Friday evening at the lock location under church events.
Sunday schedule lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching by Rev Merritt Owen The Open Tomb Easter services by children at 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m
Greene County Circuit Court entries include James Duke vs Avery Beck and James Beck note Martha L Geckler vs Harrison D Hunt and Bessie Hunt and the First National Bank of Linton Ind note William Stockrahm and Samuel Stockrahm trading as Stockrahm Company vs Ellen Brown account filed in the docket.
Shorty Wilkins and Ira Wilkins lose habeas corpus cases with defendants jailed. Quiet title awarded to Mary E. Miller. defendants enjoined. Multiple foreclosures with small monetary judgments including Commercial National Bank, Great sums. Receiver appointed for Nathan Dixon. support ordered at seven dollars weekly. Genesee Tribe appeals. verdict for plaintiff in partition suit. Two deeds approved in sale report. Advance Oil Company purse remains in quiet title appeal.
The domestic science class raised 20 dollars at a market held last Saturday afternoon to support department equipment. Miss Nora Harrah led a tour of the ice plant on Wednesday, and a preparatory oratorical contest at the high school selected reps for the county contest in Linton on April 29. Alva Miles won first in oratory and Nona Stalcup in reading.
Martha J. Dyer born July 22 1841 in Coshocton County Ohio died April 13 1916 aged 75 years 8 months 22 days. She moved to Indiana at age eight with parents Jacob and Lydia Landis. First married Edward Hines September 23 1860 producing two sons George S. and Abraham M. Hines of Worthington Indiana. After his death she married George Dyer April 4 1867 who died February 5 1909. Children Walter L Lawrence B and Harry L reside in Indianapolis. She joined the Methodist Church in childhood and lived a life of devotion and service.
Alfred N Westmorland of Newberry Indiana born August 13 1848 in Stinesville Hendricks County died April g 1916 aged 67 years 7 months 27 days He married Eliza Emery then Mary E Thomas and had six children Florence Byers Clarence Westmorland Lydia Watson Edna Gutberg Paul and Altona predeceased by two grandchildren Thirteen grandchildren survive He belonged to the Christian church and was active in church and Sunday School work He died after a period of illness and was mourned by family and friends.
The children and grandchildren thank friends and neighbors for their kind assistance during the illness and death of their father and grandfather.
To all the friends whose sympathy and services were so kindly tendered in our time of bereavement we extend our sincere thanks from Tuomas B and Gorman.
We extend heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during the prolonged illness and death of our beloved husband and father, and for the many floral offerings. Mes Exviza Wittiams and Family.
O. R. Rodarmel, longtime insurance agent, purchases E. E. Knapp's stake in Star Grocery. The firm becomes Edington and Rodarmel with Rodarmel taking charge Monday as Mr. Knapp retires due to poor health.
One day old chickens wanted five cents each up to 100. Stable manure wanted cleaned out stables call Democrat. Women wanted full time salary 15 selling guaranteed hosiery to wearer 25c an hour spare time permanent experience not needed International Box 122 Norristown Pa. Cowpens for sale write for sample L C Cosby Washington Ind. 4t
Five graduation applicants at the high school last Saturday. Burgess Noel, 12, wandered from home Tuesday, returned after alarming his mother. Market and fish pond event to benefit Presbyterian church set for April 22 at J A Cravens office. Andy Mitterspaugh injured his arm in a wagon fall. Illinois Central train delay due to a Newton derailment. Z P East ill with suspected poison ivy. Judge Filbert residence fire causes about 10 dollars in damage. Edward Grove hit in the ankle by a brick from a schoolmate yesterday.
Hens heavy at 14c and light at 12c. Roosters 7c. Spring chickens licensed. Turkey hens 15c, toms 12c. Ducks 7c. Geese 6c. Guinas 15c. Squabs per dozen 1.00. Fresh eggs 18c. Butter 16c, butterfat 33c. No.2 wheat 1.10, corn 0.65. Old iron 30c per hundred pounds, brass copper 10c, rubber 5c per lb, hides green 13c salted 14c, rags 75c per hundred lbs.
A compact quotation notes that a man fixated on wages whether money office or fame shows a low aim in life. It contrasts with pursuit of higher values beyond material rewards. The remark critiques motive over actions and suggests ethical self-scrutiny.
Marriages include Elmer City and Nellie Byers of Linton wed by Rev. R. W. Fish. Carl Bert and Rosa Shively of Linton wed by Rev. Merritt Owen. Thomas Cunlift and Florence I Jones of Jasonville wed by M. Meredith. Harper Powell of Bloomington and Lougha Tarr of Bloomfield wed. George E Warren of Richland township and Margaret Hannum of Bloomfield wed by Rev. R. W. Fish. Earl Trusty and Ruth Meredith of Vicksburg wed.
The following letter remaining unclaimed May 2 1916 will be sent to the dead letter office Mr. Fred Parks. George E. Endres Postmaster.
County School Superintendent Daniel C. McIntosh will set up headquarters at Parlor D in the Denison Hotel during the State Democratic Convention. The Parlor D site is planned as a special Democratic gathering place for Greene County. He begins an active campaign and is favored to secure the nomination.
In a brisk exchange from the Birmingham Age-Herald two speakers clash over the value of Dubkins. One calls him a great comfort while the other dismisses him as a tiresome chump. The dialogue ends with a wry line about personal worth and Dubkins’ unsettling effect on the speaker.
A dialogue fragment shows a man worried about his girlfriend becoming conceited from his praise. He frets that stopping would prove indifference, while continuing might make her feel superior.
The Madrigal Club met with Miss Marie Riddle. Mrs A D Haig hosted the Needle Club. The Social Club gathered at Mrs Reed Letsinger s home. Reading and Shakespeare programs were led by Mrs Lillie Phillips. A D Kappas gathering at Mrs Edward Stein s home. D D Club met at Miss Ruth Slinkard s. Thimble Club to meet at Miss J A Cravens home. Birthday luncheon for Grace Fields and shower for Marjory Titus at Bile school. Girls Literary Club to meet at Miss Cecil Chaney s home with a closing spread.
A local promo invites readers to subscribe to the Democrat with yearly and half year options. The annual rate is 150 dollars, with a six month option priced at 75 cents.
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