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Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1916

Page

7

Paul the Hero and His Suffering for the Gospel

The lesson contrasts Paul the hero with military glory, detailing his brutal sufferings for Christ. It notes his beatings, imprisonments, shipwrecks, perils, and endurance, and explains how God’s grace upheld him as he carried the gospel to heathen lands and wrote much of the New Testament.

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Purchase of Church and World in Divine Plan

Pastor Russell speaks at the I B S A Convention in Nashville on salvation through the ransom. He argues mankind’s six millennium of sin led to death, the price paid by Christ, and future blessing for the world after the Church’s glorification. He stresses will and character, Adam’s fall, and the need for Christ’s mediation for all humanity.

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Local Notes from EE and Pre County News

Clarence Hanna and wife from Coal City visit Ben Fiscus family. David Fiscus and wife from Midland visit relatives. Olga Adams of Peru visits her parents Abe and Mrs Hines. Blanch and May Fiscus visit aunt Ida Hanna. Helen Shaw and Helen Vandeventer visit Marie Stinebaugh. Tillman Reeds and Ferrel visit Walter Dyer family. Graveyard cleanup at Pleasant Bethel. Earl Dyer family from California visiting. Dyer visit by auto. Frank Dyer and daughter visit Rev. John F. Dyer in Lyons.

Clarence Hanna Coal City Ben Fiscus David Fiscus Midland Olga Adams Peru Abe Hines Blanch May Fiscus Ida Hanna Helen Shaw Helen Vandeventer Marie Stinebaugh Tillman Reeds Ferrel Hinesboro Walter Dyer Pleasant Bethel Earl Dyer California Frank Dyer John F. Dyer Lyons

Local residents share visits and visits across towns

MeVille society notes list Rosa Brown visiting her father Enoch Browner and other families roaming between Switz City Linton Terre Haute Newark and Salem. Attendees include Grace Minks Lena Wilbur Brad Rhodes Oscar Sims Earnest Smock and Charles Burks with church and social visits reported throughout the week and upcoming pastor change at Salem.

Rosa Brown Enoch Browner Everett Maners Charles Brown Flossie Sims Switz City Enoch Camden Linton Grace Minks Ruth McHaley Etna Mary Terre Haute Lena Wilbur Cornelius Newark A. B. Bruner Salem Wm. Cannon Ilinois Brad Rhodes Shelby County Oscar Sims Faye Earnest Smock Francis Henry John Burks Charles Minks Charley Eller Owen Spencer Max Isom Lillie Hendricks Hendricksville Fred Meee Detroit Michigan Charles Burks Press Freeman

Bloomington trio visits relatives and churchgoing notes

Mr and Mrs Clayton Livingston and son from Bloomington visited relatives here last week. A rain fell here Sunday night. Mr and Mrs J H Noel attended church at Adel Sunday.

Clayton Livingston and Son Bloomington J H. Noel Adel

Local social notes and community updates from the area

The item lists visits and gatherings among residents including Mrs Elsworth Jeffers Mrs J W Canady and Abbie Roach with Mrs Fred Chaney and others. It notes water piping progress for Bushrod, a sick horse treated by Dr Holmes, farm sales and loans, Centennial at Newberry, and family visits to Linton Bloomfield Lyons Arch Crammer Ray Miller and Indianapolis relatives.

Elsworth Jeffers J. W. Canady Abbie Roach Fred Chaney Bell Morgan Miss Ermel Frank Morgan Charley Jeffers Mary Ann McKee Louis Iva Canady Linton Wm. McGuire Newberry Bary Charity Hueland Hannah Simmons Bicknell Ann Rodgers John Clark Doan Sizemore Son Arch Crammer Wielding Turner Lyons Frank Morgin Sam Sparks Frank Blackwood Frank Rodgers Sam Jeffers Ray Miler Grace Meergan Henry Clifford Indianapolis Francis Beagles Bloomfield Robert Patterson Eva Smith

Local Shower Visits Mark Weekend in Eagle Nest

A weekend shower refreshed Eagle Nest on Saturday night. Sunday visitors at Roland Bland's included Rev. Bob Wesley and wife and sister-in-law Mrs. David Arthur and children. Mrs. Cora Watkins spent Sunday evening with Mrs. W. J. Vandeventer.

Roland Bland’s Bob Wesley David Arthur Cora Watkins W. J. Vandeventer

Local social rounds and church notes from Gaston area

Kenneth Ray and Dewey Ray of Worthington visit Homer Ray and family. Ollie Wells return from Spencer after a short visit. John Watkins hosts visitors Joel Arthur Clifford Ferguson and Rosa Wells. A Gaston church gathering Sept 2 is urged. Miss Anna Wells visits Bessie Padgett at Dean s. John Baker passes through. Watkins and McDaniel family exchanges Sunday visits. Lettie Buffalo returns to Bloomington from her mother Laura Camden. John Arthur and Watkins families attend Bloomfield outing. Cuma Britton and Orpha Fry visit home folks. Roland Bland and son go to Solsberry on business. Church attendance at Gaston praised. James McDaniel improving. Minnie Bland visits Ruth Ferguson. John F Arthur and daughter Mary visit Claude Taylor. Rev Bob Wesley and family stay at Sherman Wells. Arvey Plankins family visit Earl Britten. Luke Shute, Homer Ray and sons Ward, Kenneth and Dewey Ray present.

Kenneth Dewey Ray Worthington Homer Ray Ollie Wells Spencer John Watkins Joel and Yakey Arthur Clifford Ferguson Rosa Wells Gaston Anna Wells Bessie Padgett Deans John Baker James McDaniel’s Lettie Buffalo Bloomington Laura Camden John F. Arthur T. C. Ferguson Bloomfield Cuma Britton Orpha Fry Roland Bland and Son Solsberry James McDaniel Minnie Bland Ruth Ferguson Mary Claude Taylor Bob Wesley Sherman Wells Arvey Plankins Earl Britten Luke Shute Ward

Sherman Wells Spri day event attracts crowd

Callers at Sherman Wells Spri day evening drew attendance as Charley Buffalo from Bloomington visits grandmother Mrs Laura Church at Roland Bland's home Friday night.

Sherman Wells Spriday Charley Buffalo Bloomington Laura Camden Roland Bland

Local Social Roundup From Clover Bottom Through Bloomington

Clover Bottom residents Wilma Lindsey Edna Lindsey and Ralph Crane spent Thursday and Friday at Bloomington. Olive Crane attends teachers institute at Worthington. Charley Barnes family and P F Barnes had dinner with Frank Keys. John Loffland visited Bloomfield Park. John Johnson Ms J F Arthur and Claude Taylor families met Sunday. Dorcas club met with Mrs John Loffland. Glen Bullock and Blanch Bullock visited Charley Barnes family in Tulip Tuesday night.

Wilma Edna Lindsey Ralph Crane Bloomington Olive Crane Teachers Institute Worthington Charley Barnes P. F. Barnes Frank Keys John Loffland Bloomfield and Park John Johnson J. F. Arthur Claude Taylor John Crane

Bound to Have a Title Found in South America Tale

One W. Hi. Young recounts a humorous tale about Senor Jose de Bravenga in South America who worships titles to the extent of printing on his eyes six passenger first class RR M S C. He previously traveled first cabin on a Royal Mail Steam Company boat.

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Prohibition and Its Limits Across States and Nations

The article argues prohibition shows early success only in eastern and northern states with many shifting back to regulation. It notes Western and Southern gains in undeveloped areas, claims older governments resist the dry policy, and contrasts Turkey as a rare nation enforcing liquor ban while citing narcotics. It critiques prohibition as man made propaganda driven by agitation rather than public demand.

Maine Turkey

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