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Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1916

Page

7

Hoosier Delegation Aims Large for St Louis Convention

Indiana Democrats plan two special trains from Indianapolis to St Louis for the Democratic National Convention June 14 to 18. Delegation leaders expect a record Indiana presence to back Vice President Marshall and President Wilson, with Indianapolis headquarters at the American Hotel and a parade led by the Indianapolis Military Band.

Indiana St. Louis Indiana Democratic Club Indianapolis Mound City Thomas R. Marshall Marshall Commonwealth American Hotel Seventh and Market Streets John E. Spieral East Vermont Streets Wilson Pennsylvania John T. Hollett John E. Spiegal Fred Sil

Rural carriers to receive $100 pay increase nationwide in post office bill

Senate committee votes to add a $100 permanent raise for all 42 000 rural mail carriers after a year of stalled post office legislation. Terre Haute fire destroys Centenary Methodist church with losses up to 100 000 dollars and 35 000 dollars insured. Worthington area starts beautification contest for flowers and shrubs among residents and students. Pioneer Society of Indiana to hold centennial celebration August 1 in Old Settlers grove at Odon with speakers and bands. Conductor Roger Cole 88 killed on Monon Railroad near Clear Creek in a train accident. Sylvester Mahan receives 761 06 from Carnegie Hero Fund for rescuing a boy from a dynamite fumes filled well. 300 cattle shipped to Swift & Company from Sullivan county by Jones family.

Indiana Senate Committee On Postoffices and Postroads United States Odon Journal Pioneer Society of Indiana Old Settlers Grove Odon Indianapolis Roger Cole Monon Diamond Store Company Clear Creek Cole Brotherhood of Railway The Eagles Moose Sylvester Mahan Lewis Carnegie Hero Fund Commission John Bemis

Centennial Park Planned By Sullivan City Council

The Sullivan city council bought a nine acre tract for a city park last week for 2250 dollars. The park, to be named Centennial Park, honors the centennial year. Henry M. McCracken, former recorder of Daviess county, is named agent for Standard Oil Company at Washington, succeeding the late C W Wade.

Sullivan Henry M. McCracken Daviess County Standard Oil Company Washington C. W. Wade

Rural credits press sparks clash with big finance

An argument defends rural credits against Wall Street and conventional lenders. Proponents say government backing will lower farmer loan rates to about five percent, aiding rural communities, while opponents warn of credit inflation and loss of graft for insurers and banks.

Wall Street New York Sam Senate House of Representatives Wall Streets

Card of Thanks for R. R. Backenstee

We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and unselfish service during the sickness and death of our husband and father R. R. Backenstee. It gave us great strength and help. Signed by Mrs. Lilie Backenstoe Mrs. Bessie Evans

R. R. Backenstee Lilie Backenstoe Bessie Evans

Mission Church Pastor to Preach on Bloomfield Street

Rev. J. W. Campbell of the Mission church Bloomington will preach on Bloomfield street next Monday at eight o'clock and begin a tent meeting south of the Monon depot Tuesday night assisted by Rev. Owen of Bloomington.

J. W. Campbell Mission Church Bloomington Bloomfield Monon Depot Owen

The Philosophy of the Christian Religion Address

The BM EB Church schedules Sunday events with 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 service on the theme The Philosophy of the Christian Religion at 6 09 Euponth League and 7 30 an address by Mrs Hattie Asbury of Indianapolis The public is invited

Euponth League Hattie Asbury Indianapolis

Heroes of Missions in China Sermon Text

Sunday program includes Sunday school at 9 30 a m and evening services at 6 36 p m with children day exercises. The subject at 10 35 a m is Heroes of Missions in China. Encouragement to attend and support.

Heroes of Missions In China Christian Endeavor

New Presbyterian Pastor Promotes Regular Attendance

The Rev Luccock at the Presbyterian church invites members to regular services with a card urging readiness for duty in a hypothetical war. The card compares church members to officers in Christ's Army and stresses 10 30 Sunday services.

Christian Endeavor Luccock Presbyterian Church U. S Presbyterian Division of Christ’s Army

Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Brief

The Baptist Church holds Sunday school at 2:30 to 4:00 p m and evening services at 6:30 p m with B P U activities listed for the day.

Births and Property Listing From Old News Item

Birth notices announce a girl for Mr. and Mrs. William F. Hasler of Newberry on May 31 and a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Claude Flynn of Koleen on May 29. A 73 acre farm with a 5 room frame house, barn, outbuildings, drilled well, orchard, crops, pasture, and 4 thousand dollar price is offered on a public road near a school and church with cash or installment terms.

William F. Hasler Newberry Claude Flynn Koleen

Conference talk on Tithing at M E Church Sunday

Mrs Hattie Asbury Conference Secretary of the W F M S will speak on the topic Tithing at the M E church Sunday evening at 7 30 o clock The event is announced by the church and features a local church leader discussing tithing principles.

Hattie Asbury M. E

Wilson urges world peace with seas freedom call

President Wilson, addressing the League to Enforce Peace, signals possible mediation in the European war and outlines peace terms. He argues sovereignty for small states, universal sea rights, arbitration, and a world league to prevent future wars. Taft introduces him. other speakers include A Lawrence Lowell, Shailer Matthews, and Henry Cabot Lodge.

Washington Wilson League United States Europe Belgium Poland Nations Universal Association of the Nations of world_league of nations William H. Taft A. Lawrence Lowell Harvard Shailer Matthews Federal Council of Churches Henry Cabot Lodge

Training for the Royal Priesthood in the Gospel Age

A New York City sermon by Pastor Russell argues that a chosen class from Jews and Gentiles forms a Royal Priesthood to rule in a Messianic Kingdom. The talk traces Natural Israel’s history, the Abrahamic Seed, and the shift of calling to the Gentiles, emphasizing covenant sacrifice and self-governing preparation.

Abraham New York City Russell Temple Broadway Israel Jesus Tiim Isis Son Church of Christ Christ Tebrews St. Peter Christ Jesus

Julia Claussen to Appears on Chautauqua Program

Eminent contralto Julia Claussen of the Chicago Grand Opera Company will headline this season's Chautauqua circuit, accompanied by Pierre Hentrette and Marcel Charlier. The program features Masque, lectures, and performances by the White Hussars, Schuman Quintet, and others across multiple cities.

Julia Claussen Chicago Grand Opera Company Pierre Henrette Marcel Charlier Chicago Opera Company Mme. Claussen Julius Claussen Jenny Lind Juli Claussen Percy Mackaye Ernest Harold Baynes Shy White Hussars Alfred Sweet United States Schuman Bipinal Rita Rish Company O Six Nig Poon Chew Chineese San Francisco America Mark Tivin Allen D. Albert International Association of Rotary Clubs Civic Federation of Minnesota Minnesota Academy of Social Sciences Minneapolis Tribune William Rainey Bennett Bennett E. T. Hagerman

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