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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
4
Obituary memorial notes the death of a Bloomfield Indiana newspaper editor W L Slinkard. It praises his integrity and contribution as a husband citizen and businessman. The item recounts local paper details and subscription terms from the era.
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A news note says the National Committee of the Prohibition party has adopted the Camel as their emblem for the 1916 campaign. The item mentions ongoing agitation over an agricultural appropriation bill and a quack joke about a senator objecting to a $5000 duck-doctoring provision in Lake Valley.
The article recalls Yoho dieing at his Tan residence after a long life of steady progress from humble beginnings. He was peaceful and principled, a firm mentor whose life story shows thrift, growing family, and business success through years of careful effort. He started with a modest wife and built a prosperous, practical livelihood.
During a Sunday electrical storm a pear tree in Henry Timmons yard was struck by lightning carried along a clothes line to a post, splitting the post. Hate Haywood of Mineral and Lee Timmons suffered severe shocks, while Miss Jessie Timmons was slightly hurt. Mrs Timmons and Mr Timmons remained uninjured. Everett Strinefellow residence was struck, shingles torn from the roof two feet square. Several lines of unclear text follow about local entities and a federation speech.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church will hold a church reception this evening in honor of Pastor E. W. Luce. Members and officers of the society invite all to attend and extend cordial greetings.
The text lists voter status categories: first time voters, those who did not register, those who rer trait did not vote, and individuals registered in 1914 or naturalized since 1914. It indicates precinct movement and changes in registration status in a 1914 context.
The message urges dead ones to abstain from church lodge Sunday School and business and to let the live ones lead. Precinct committeemen of Greene County and all working Democrats are asked to attend a committee meeting in Bloomfield on Wednesday July 12 at 2 36 PM. Clem Lacy serves as Chairman, Jasonville Indiana.
Milk on leather protects against cracks by rubbing fresh milk into the surface about once a week. Whiting applied with a damp flannel removes spots from painted wood without harming the surface or tiring the user.
The Restan Globe reports a New Jersey man who insists his head is a block of wood has been sent to an asylum. Citizens are urged to guard speech, noting how even common cold symptoms can lead to odd assertions.
A local Democratic organization roster is published with names and positions across townships and precincts. It lists chairman Clement L. Lacy and officers like vice chairman Claud E. Gregg secretary James L. Smith and treasurer Simon Reinstein along with numerous precinct committeemen across Center East North West and other townships.
President Wilson delivers part of a speech in Independence Square urging Americans to act on the ideals of liberty justice and humanity. He warns that true nationalism requires just conduct toward other nations and readiness to pay costs for principled policy. He deflects politics and notes several laughs from the crowd.
We thank neighbors and friends of Taylor township for kindly assisting during the sickness, death and burial of our mother Ella Street Wilbern A Street and family.
Church notes list a full Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and sermons at 10:35 a.m. and 11:50 a.m. plus evening services and special events. It invites the public and mentions an Old Folks service next Sunday in Scotland and a similar service in Newberry with visiting pastors.
The notice invites all people aged 60 and over to attend upcoming church services. E Earl Jones serves as pastor of the M. E. church and extends the invitation to the community.
Mr and Mrs W L Robinson hosted a surprise party four miles south of Worthington on a Wednesday evening for their daughter Martha celebrating her 22d birthday. About 30 guests attended and enjoyed games and refreshments of ice cream and cake as they wished her many happy returns.
We extend heartfelt thanks for the kindness shown during our bereavement in the loss of our dear Companion and Father Mary E. Yoho. Clyde O. Yoho. Gertie Yoho Davis. Ada Yoho Price.
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