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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1916

Page

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Chautauqua Evening Recital by Chicago Grand Opera Co Stars

Chautauqua closes with a three star recital led by Madam Julia Claussen Sweden’s contralto and the Chicago Grand Opera Co artists Pierre Henrette Marcel Charlier with grand opera company backing. Admission 1.00. children 0.50. Afternoon lecture The World We Live In by Dr E T Hagerman 0.35 or 0.15 for children.

E. T. Hagerman Julian Claussen Centralto Chicago Grand Opera Co Pierre Henrette Marcel Charlier Chautauqua Chicago Grand Opera Company Julia Claussen Madame Glaussen Schuman-Heind Louise Heinek Madame Claussen Chicago Opera Company Bloomfield Chicago Stars Monnac Brussels Fresident Wilson

Children Pageant Displays Birds Themed Costumes

Children perform a colorful pageant with boys dressed as blue jays woodpeckers and girls as grosbeaks goldfinches red winged blackbirds and scarlet tanagers. Miss Grace Gallett and assistants Misses Faye Marshall Freida Shertzer trained the group for the third pageant.

Grace Gallett Faye Marshall Freida Shertzer

Correspondents' Day Honored By The Democrat

The Democrat designated Tuesday as Correspondents' Day inviting country correspondents to attend the Chautauqua. Nineteen accepted and received badges for daytime and evening entertainments. A 1 PM reception at the commissioners court room featured punch and wafers. Editor W L Slinkard welcomed guests. Mrs Margaret Workman spoke for the correspondents.

The Democrat Commissioners Court Room W. L. Slinkard Esther Ruth Mary Punch Harvey Carrell Democrat Force Margaret Workman Camp Ground

Decker Man Drowns In White River Bathing Incident

Williams Anthis a 24 year old from Decker Indiana drowned Tuesday while bathing with two friends in White river. His body was recovered about five o'clock that evening.

Williams Anthis Decker Indiana White River Virgil Christy Albert Christy Bloomfield Freeman Owen County Howard Coley Z. P. East Farm Ooley Virgil Parker Arthur Walter Bernard Heaton Mell Heaton Heaton MacGheen

Brick Pavement Buckle After Extreme Heat

Extreme heat last Sunday caused the brick pavement to buckle at Lehman corner. A five foot wide strip tore up the full width of the pavement with cracks extending 20 to 30 feet resembling ice breaks.

Lehman Corner Main Buckle

Bloomfield Forms Bird Club After Talk by Mr Baynes

Bloomfield residents organized the Bloomfield Bird Club at yesterday's meeting led by Mr Baynes. Temporary officers named were Tem. Pres P. J. Harrah, em. Sec Mrs E. R. Mason, and Tom. Treas Harry R. Isenhower. The President may appoint a three member committee to draft statutes and four laws.

Baynes Bloomfield

Bloomfield Crew Wins Redpath Prize for Proficiency

The Redpath chau tauqua organizers award a $20 annual prize to the best crew for ground equipment and property care. Bloomfield’s crew has just been notified they won this year’s award.

Bloomfield Redpath Chautauqua

Raids Target El liston Blind Tiger Runs Fourth Time

Sheriff Jack son with deputy John Baughman and town marshal Joshua Cook raided Elliston’s blind tiger on Wednesday afternoon. They seized three sacks of beer and arrested Thomas Chap man, who operated the establishment, sending him to Bloomfield jail. The site has been raided four times, with the suspect released previously and paroled twice by the judge upon prosecutor requests due to his crippled condition.

Jackson John Baughman Joshua Cook Elliston Thomas Chapman Bloomfield

Sullivan County oiling road from Knox to Vits county lines

The Board of County Commissioners and the road superintendent in Sullivan county are oiling the Dixie Bee line road starting at the Knox county line and extending to the Vits county line.

Sullivan County Board of County Commissioners Knox County Vits County

Progressives Urge New Chicago Convention for Americanism

John M. Parker argues for a united Progressive party to restore American ideals, denouncing old parties and machine politics. He cites 1912 and 1916 platforms, urges August Chicago gathering, and calls for nominees to advance public welfare over dollars.

Star Chamber National Progressive Convention National Committee Progressives National Committee Republican Party Democratic Party Progressives Future of America Progressive Party South Chicago Wall Street John M. Parker

Worthington Residents Shown to Woodmere Hospital

Sheriff W O Jackson took John W Middleton of Worthington to Woodmere Hospital for the insane last Saturday and on Tuesday he admitted Mont Mull, also of Worthington. Mull had previously worked as a saloon keeper and in the drug business.

W. O. Jackson John W. Middleton Worthington Woodmere Hospital Mont Mull Mr. Middleton Mr. Mull

Marriage License Granted in Owensburg and Sullivan

Roscoe Duncan of Owensburg and Iva May Robertson of Sullivan have been granted a marriage license in a formal civic action.

Roscoe Duncan Owensburg Iva May Robertson Sullivan

Public Drinking Cup Prohibition Moves Forward In Indiana

The Indiana State Board of Health adopted a resolution at its quarterly meeting ordering health officers to abolish public drinking cups in public places. Dr. J N Hurty noted fewer cups exist now, though some localities still report cups in use.

State Board of Health J. N. Hurty Indiana

Greene County Court Records Move Into New Suits

Greene County Circuit Court filings include Francis Hodges versus the City of Linton for damages, Hibben Hollowey and Co versus Ed Painbolt on a subscription dispute, Bridgeport Machine Co and Continental Supply Co against William H. Slough, and multiple suits involving Ulysses G. Clark and relatives. A divorce suit by Lula P. Smith against James Smith seeks $1,000 for injuries from a defective bridge plank dated prior injuries. Virgil Christy, 17, drowned in White River near Bloomfield while swimming with friends. search and funeral details follow with survivor list.

Francis Hodges Linton Hibben Hollowey & Co Ed Painbolt Bridgeport Machine Co William H. Slough The Continental Supply Co Wm. H. Slough James Padgett Ulysses G. Clark Sam Clark John R. Clark William N. Watson Lula P. Smith James Smith Frances Hodges

Lyons and Newberry grant light franchise to company

The Lyons and Newberry boards grant Home Light and Water Company a franchise to erect poles and string wires along street lines to supply light. The firm paid $500 forfeit as proof of intent.

Lyons Newberry Home Light and Water Company

Witness in Muncie recalls flight to aid old friend

Lloyd Cooley testified about his former schoolmate Will iams and his links to Mayor Bunch and Harriet Williams. He described pressure to flee the state to aid a friend and avoiding contempt by promises to influence the prosecutor.

Lloyd Cooley Muncie Cooley Williams Mayor Bunch Harriet Williams Thomas Miller

Power And Water Company Incorporated Formed

The Indiana Power and Water Company filed incorporation papers with capital stock of 200000 dollars in 2000 shares of 100 dollars each. Five directors will manage the business. Bloomfield will hold three seats. Directors listed are Archibald Keene, Bloomfield. C. E. Gregg, Bloomfield. A. R. Coaker, Bloomfield. Carl Cohn, Chicago. Leo S. Kositchek, Chicago. Main office in Bloomfield. will operate in Greene, Owen, Sullivan, Martin, Davies, Knox and Pike counties.

Indiana Power and Water Company Bloomfield Archibald Keene C. E. Gregg A. R. Coaker Carl Cohn Chicago Leo S. Kositchek Greene Owen, Sullivan, Martin, Davies Knox Pike Counties

Bootlegger in Bad Charles Andess Fined and jailed

A bootlegger in Bad Charles Andess, Carlisle, plead guilty and was fined 200 dollars and sentenced to 90 days on the penal farm The case marks the first successful effort to curb illegal liquor sales in the town.

Charles Andess Carlise

Sunday church schedule with union services

The notice lists services for the day: 9:30 a m Sunday school, 10:30 a m preaching, 7:00 p m union service for young people, and 8:00 p m union services with a sermon by Rev Merritt Owen of the Christian church.

Merritt Owen The Christian Church

Sunday schedule of services and meetings

At 9 15 a m the Conference of Sunday school teachers meets followed by Sunday school at 9 30 a m A special invitation for adults. 10 30 a m preaching service on Prayer and why it does not Mean more to us 11 45 a m ten minutes get acquainted service Session meeting 7 30 p m Union Christian endeavor service at the Methodist church led by a First Christian church leader 8 00 p m Union preaching service at the Methodist church Sermon by Rev Owen.

Conference of Union Christian Endeavor The Methodist Church First Christian Church Union Owen

Church Services Schedule With Sermon Topic

Morning service at 10 35 includes the prayer of Faith. Evening programs include Young Peoples meeting at 7 00 and an 8 00 Union meeting at the Methodist church. Rev. Merritt Owen to preach on Gods power in Human Redemptions. etaoin text obscures.

Young Peoples Meeting The Methodist Church Merritt Owen

Baptist Church Plans 10 30 Morning Prayer

The church holds a 10 30 prayer meeting with no evening service. Members join citywide union services at the Chau tauqua tent. Everyone is invited to Sunday school next Sunday morning. a class is offered to boost the Kingdom work. Pastor F H Levell invites readers to attend.

F. H. Levell

J H Clark Appointed Justice to Supreme Court

Friday President Wilson named J H Clark of Ohio as associate justice to fill the Hughes vacancy. Clark, a longtime Democrat and former U S District Judge at Cleveland, was Hanna’s 1903 Senate opponent, born Lisbon Ohio September 18 1857. He graduated Western Reserve University in 1877 and joined the Ohio bar in 1878.

J. H. Clark Wilson Ohio Supreme Court Charles E. Hughes Clark United States Cleveland Mark Hanna United States Senate Lisbon Western Reserve University

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