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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
4
The piece surveys campaign rhetoric around Hughes and Wilson, noting Democratic attack lines and questions over policy toward Mexico. It contrasts Hughes and Wilson positions, cites accusations of dissent, and laments political distress used for campaigning, while referencing Penrose, Roosevelt, and the Black Tom incident.
State and national lawmakers listed include Congressman W A Cullop of the Vincennes region and Clyde O Yoho of Bloomfield Indiana. Greene Owen Linton is noted as a dualint senator serving Indiana with James Humphre.
Fragmented names list county officers and staff including health commissioner coroner county attorney surveyor and commissioners with president Henry Miller and others. Readers see a roster detailing roles such as coroner surveyor and prosecuting attorney among county government figures.
The article lists Bloomfield officials including Clerk Treasurer Walter Brown, Health Officer Dr. P M Cook, Attorney Allen G Pate, and Trustees Byron Titus President Harvey Greene and Albert McLaughlin, detailing key municipal roles.
A scrambled report from the Jersey coast describes a disturbance tied to a speech by Mr. Truwhes and Roosevelt advice to "Take fodgre" appearing stronger than earlier warnings. The event disrupted Saturday night activities and drew attention from local observers.
Charles E. Hughes stood strongest as a presidential aspirant immediately after his nomination and was weaker the following morning.
The piece analyzes a July speech by a Republican candidate, denouncing Wilson and the Democrats while offering little clear guidance on policy. It portrays the candidate as an enigmatic figure, torn between peace and war, with limited substance on Mexico and other key issues.
The passage contrasts proposals for wartime readiness with the Wilson record, noting criticisms of Republican leaders and former presidents. It highlights omissions on domestic policy, finance, rural credits, labor, infrastructure, and tariffs, while urging national preparedness as a key issue.
The two act comedy Mr. Bob was staged Tuesday evening by local talent at the opera house. Cast included Miss Marion Marshall, Miss Caroline Stein, Mixy Oneta Jean, Miss Ruth DeBerry, Chester Hearah, Ott Buckner, and Clarence Bennett. A quartet featuring Louis Ryan, Chester Harrah, ed Timmons, and Noble Williams provided music between acts. Miss Jessie McLaughlin was the pianist.
Worthington marshal William E Thompson deputy Charles Spangler with Charles Defrees Riley Nelson and Frank Griffith raided Harry Butler's restaurant at daylight uncovering a floor cache stocked with beer whiskey and wine. Thirteen sacks of beer nine gallons of whiskey and wine were seized and moved to the town jail. Butler and Harry Watt were arrested and released on $1000 bonds. Four blind tiger cases are pending.
In Bicknell the dry forces win the local option contest after Knox county recount shows 747 dry votes to 743 wet votes, a 4 vote dry majority. Initial return listed a 2 vote dry margin.
The sweetest Eva the most comical lawyer Marks the most faithful Uncle Tom and the meanest Simon Le free all features add to make Har mounts Uncle Tom's Cabin Show the largest and best at Bloomfield under a big tent Tuesday August 29.
The Sylvania basket meeting will be held on the first Sunday in September with Rev. Sewell Baker of Sheridan and Rev. Merritt Owen of Noomfiel in charge. The report notes skilled men will lead and urges attendees to arrive prepared with the Spirit.
A lightning bolt hit Theodore Powell’s barn west of Sullivan during a Monday storm, destroying 79 tons of baled hay farming implements wagon harness and more. The $2000 loss is largely insured. The same storm damaged buildings and stock at Bicknell and burned several other barns with varying losses. Powell’s daughter Ruby Powell previously worked as a stenographer in Davis and Davis law office.
Curtis C. Hendren, agent in Bloomfield, Indiana, insured livestock and all kinds of farm products and implements.
Lyons couple fverette Bennett and Hazel Spear wed at the brides parents home August 16 at 7 PM officiated by R Carpenter. Only immediate family and friends attended followed by luncheon and social hour. The bride, daughter of Joli Spear, is esteemed in Lyons. the groom, son of Harry Bennett, is a former teacher now to teach in Washington township. They will begin housekeeping in Lyons soon and look forward to a happy life together.
Sergeant James T. Hunt, after thirty years service, retired June 15 1916 while with his troop in Mexico. He and his family now live at Pikesville Maryland where he works at a military academy. He reports receiving a troop gift of silverware valued at about 350 dollars including coffee pot tea pot and other pieces.
The item list includes knives and twelve place settings with good silver and a design on each piece. A coffee pot is described as enki. A retirement gift reads Presented to James T. Himt, 1st Sergeant, Troop G, 11th Cavalry, June 5, 1916, by the National Council of De Residiment. Boy Scout Master C B Cain and a group from Bloomfield embark on a Cold Springs hike along Richland Creek for a week, with tent and bed clothes in a buggy.
The notice says Har mount presents Uncle Tom's Cabin show at Bloomfield under a big tent on Tuesday August 20. Scouts carry their axes and cooking utensils as part of the event setup and demonstration.
The Greene County Teachers tute will be held in the Chii church at Worthington on September 1. Instructors include W. D. Henderson of Ann Arbor Michigan H G Williams of Columbus Ohio C F McIntosh of Bloomfield Indiana Maude Delbridge of Linton Indiana Willis Holtman of Spencer Indiana Paul Edmondson of Bloomfield Indiana J H Haseman of Linton Indiana E B Rizer of Worthington Indiana.
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