Indiana Christian Endeavor Convention At Spencer
The Vincennes District convention met at the Spencer Presbyterian Church on June 8 and 9 with delegates from Bloomfield including Misses Caroline Stein and Mary Cravens. Programs featured addresses by Rev. E Davidson and Rev. G C Forwood, committee appointments, and a Junior Hour followed by a picnic at the park south of Spencer.
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Christian Endeavor
Indiana Christian Endeavor
Vincennes
Presbyterian Church
Spencer
Greene
Owen
Knox
Daviess
Martin
Bloomfield
Cuaroine Stein
Mary Cravens
Presbyterian Society
E. Davidson
S. Jennie Houston
Edwardsport
W. A. Coley
Erwin Kirkoff
Enid Gore
Burns City
Ethel Dixon Vincennes
Lucy Gui
New Coin Designs by Mint Planned After July
The article notes coins will bear new designs for the dime quarter and half dollar starting after July 1. It describes the Liberty facing designs on the half dollar and dime and the eagle motif on the reverse, with inscriptions In God We Trust and E Pluribus Unum. It also mentions E W McIntosh and family planning to return to Bloomfield and notes local notices of births meetings and visits.
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Adolph A. Weinmnn
Herman A. McNeil
Liberty
United States of America
Tent Show Here in Bloomfield Stresses Lafe Jessup Comedians
The James Llewell Comedians tour Bloomfield in a large bi canvas theater under manager Lafe Jessup. Three nights feature The Doctor of the Ranch, Out of the Fold, and Ruby the Waif with 10 and 20 cent admission.
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James Llewell
Bloomfield
Lafe Jessup
Doctor of
Ruby
Prosperity of Peace Quote by Charles Sumner
A quotation from Charles Sumner urges funding for war spending to empower global peace actions. He argues money spent on conflict should instead clothe all people, build schools in every valley, and crown every hillside with churches devoted to the gospel of peace.
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Charles Sumpea
Daily Thought from I Drummond on inborn best behavior
A reflection on how certain people bring out our best selves and reveal a hidden music in our souls through uplifting company. The quote emphasizes social influence as a source of personal growth and virtue.
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I. Drummond
Worthington Restaurant Raided by Police
Police raided a Worthington restaurant on Commercial street Saturday night. The manager and assistant were arrested and several gallons of liquor were seized. Walter Worth of Linton posted bond for the two non residents accused.
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Worthington
Commercial Street
Walter Worth
Linton
Six per cent certificates offered with semiannual interest
The Democrat announces six per cent certificates with interest payable July 1 and January 1. Investments start at $100 or multiples. The plan offers easy cashing and reliable loans. Carrying cost is $11.67 per thousand dollars. Ot Herald, Secy. 2414.
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Ot Herald
Secy
1916 Centennial in Indiana Calls for High Purpose
Indiana faces a 1916 Centennial year with emphasis on education history and patriotism. Officials argue against gaudy concessions and attractions that distract from proper observance and risk lowering the celebration’s standards.
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Indiana
Indiana Historical Commission
Commonwealth
Beautiful Brookville Welcomes Home Distinguished Sons and Daughters
Beautiful Brookville hosts a festive Homecoming with a historical parade and pioneer relic exhibit. Chairman J. C. Shirk and committee earned praise for a well staged observance in Franklin County. Governor Ralston, Miss Dye, Dr. Wynn, and Father John Cavaugh headlined the Centennial speakers in Brookville Indiana.
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Brookville
J. C. Shirk
Franklin County
Indiana
Ralston
Miss Dye
Wynn
John Cavaugh
Centennial Pageant at Corydon Honors 1916 Landmark
A worthy celebration at Corydon demonstrated high standards and historic patriotism. The pageant on the old State House grounds showcased community cooperation with historic characters and heirloom props, led by Thomas J. Wilson and Lew M. O’Bannon, whose hospitality made the observance memorable in 1916.
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Corydon
Old State House
Thos. J. Wilson
Lew M. O’bannon
Rumor of Local Light Plant Sale
An organized company is expected to negotiate a deal to acquire the Home Light and Water Plant. If finalized, a centralized plant would be installed at an estimated cost of $100,000 and lines extended to Lyons Marco Sandborn and Edwardsport to provide neighboring towns with light.
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Lyons
Marco
Sandborn
Edwardsport
Fry Case Left With Jury In Lyons Damage Suit
The damage case of Lewis Fry of Lyons against the Vandalia Railroad Co. concluded Friday action paused by juror death. Fry claims a repair accident crushed his foot due to employee carelessness. The trial consumed two days of court time and was hotly contested.
Chic Jackson a Success At Presbyterian Church Event
A large audience welcomed famous cartoonist Chic Jackson and organizer of the Roger Bean series at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening. He was assisted by Mrs. Jackson and Mr. Davis the paper caricaturist. Musical numbers by the Madri gal Club quartet and piano organ duets by Mrs. Edward Stein and Frieda Shertzer were well received.
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Jackson
Roger Bean
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Davis
Madrigal Club
Edward Stein
Frieda Shertzer
Democratic convention opens with Glynn named temporary chairman
William F. McCombs presided as the Democratic National Convention convened in St Louis. Former New York Governor Glynn was chosen temporary chairman and praised Wilson's war policy. The day featured a large suffrage demonstration in a Golden Lane and a post adjournment tour of the city.
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A. T. Hert
Louisville
Greene County
Kentucky
New York
Wilson
St. Louis
Coliseum
William F. McCombs
National Committee
Cabinet
United States
John L Martin
McCombs
Martin H. Glynn
Glynn
Washington
Democratic Party
Locust Street
Old Art Museum
Liberty
Mississippi River
County News update from Clover Bottom and nearby towns
Clover Bottom and surrounding communities share social visits and family gatherings. Names include Hanson, David Thompson, Filma Lindsey, Edna Lindsey, Olive Crane, Bloomfield, Blaine, and several local households. Weekend and weekday visits feature Collab with Keys, Barnes, Shute, Shute, Beard, Linton, and Taylor households.
Maple Listen for the wedding bells in town
Mrs. James Miller confined to bed with rheumatism. Dyer family visited uncle Cal Dyer Saturday night. Mrs. Jane Coley staying with James Miller and wife. Pleasant Bethel children’s exercises well attended. Wesley Martin baby died Monday at Pleasant Bethel. Fletcher Griffith and Walter Dyer attended Bethsadia church. Geneva Williams home from Bloomington I A for summer. Walter Dyer and wife visited Harvey Wells. Franklin families visited Ben Fiscus family. Grandma Watson improving after stroke. John Stantz aged bachelor died Saturday night cancer in the mouth burial at Fiscus cemetery Monday.
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John Stantz
Fiscus
Sunday Visits Report From Local Families
Union Bethel Miss Lonnie Hollars with Iva and Hazel Duke. James Carrells with family at Will Thompsons. Hannah Duke with Duke couple. Abrams family with J S Thompsons and Flory with McCollys at Sig Rogers. Silvers and Sam with Eli Hollars. Boruffs at Chipmans cherry canning. Doyle Johnson and Donna Buckner with Blanche Stalcup. Boruffs and Branstetters at Calvertsville baptizing. Thompson and Corwins with Ruben DeVilbiss. Marion Bennett and brothers from West with Ollie Owen at Elza Heaton. Ora Fainot and family at end of list.
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Marion Bennett
John and
Moulden
Ollie Owen
Switz City
Elza Heaton
Newberry Area Residents Visit Relatives and Attend Events
Ed Scott and wife traveled to Paulburg to visit relatives. Herschel Corbin serves on Bloom town board of review. A crowd celebrated Edna Tague’s party Monday night. Geneva Hindman visits aunt Mrs. Crooke and relatives. Newelton and Linton visitors include M A Thomas, Christy Thomas, Marie Hudson, and Will Crooke family. Several locals travel to Bloomington and Ha ustate Normal. Naoma Brookshier attempted admission but returned home.
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Harry Hilburn
Anna Has
Violet Hinds
Bloo
Univer
Naoma Brookshier
Cal
Haute
Perfectly Safe Jimmie Willis Dreaming of Self
The exchange features Tommy Gillis stating he will be an American bandit in Mexico. Gillis downplays danger, arguing neither side would shoot due to international complications, as quoted from Life magazine.
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Jimmie Willis
Tommy Gillis
Mexico
Elusive Riches Wings Promise Fickle Wealth
A brief quip notes riches fly away like wings while salt on tails mocks the idea of wealth enduring. The author toys with superstition and wit, hinting that wealth slips through fingers despite claims.
Local families share Sunday visits across town
The text lists multiple households visiting relatives and friends on a Sunday. People named include Mr. and Mrs. Everett and the Battless family from Terre Haute, Miss Frankie Markley visiting their sister Mrs. Rex Miller, Mr. and Mrs. James Randl, Mrs. Patterson and daughter, and others like Jerry Killinger and Freel Edwards with families.
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George Battles
Terre Haute
Frankie Markley
Rex Miller
James Randl
Patterson
Lillian
Jerry Killinger
Wi Freel Edwards
Gert Huffman
J. Strauser’s
Local Socials and Visits Reported Across Town
Weekly notes record visits and gatherings in multiple communities. Names include Eagle Nest Iva Stanly, Jewey Bland, Ralph Bland, Verna Bowersock, Grace Arthur, Earl Bland, Edward Wells, George Fry, Frank Hawkins, Homer Ray, Luther Fry, Paul Britton, Anna Wells, Laura Camden, Edith Bridges, Ruth Ferguson, Charley Hanson, Ridgep, Minnie Bland, Anna Wells, Rosa Wells, Sherman Wells, Eliza Heaton, Joe Shute, Ella Hamilton, Lizzie Bland, Mary Wells, Clarence Pad Worthington, Padgett family, Laura Buckner, James Mer, and others, with several baptisms and church events noted.
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E. W. McIintosh
E. W. McIntosh
Oklahoma
Gazebo Gazette
Uncle Henry Minton
East
Dr. Miller
McIntosh
Mabry
Joe Aydelotte
Sam Jeffres
H. J. Carns
Bloomington
Theo. Mitchell
J. W. Wolford
F. C
George Webb
Taylor Township
Rosamond J. Parsons
S. N. Guinn
Urbana
Til
Ruby Parsons
Mary Parsons
Maynard Gilman
Sarah Rhodes
Freeman
Blanche Ferguson
Kirby
E. Kirby Ashcraft
W. B. Maddock
Indiana University
Paul
Lewis Stresnider
Harvey Laughlin
Owensburg
State Normal
Wm. Keller
Washington Township
Alvin
Clarence
University
Democrat
Uemoghats
Golden Lane
County News
Hanson
David Thompson’s
Filma
Edna Lindsey
Cincinnati
Miss Olive Crane
I. A
John Johnson
Freel Bullock
Frank Keys
Blanche Bullock
Chas. Barnes and Family
Tulip
Dannie Shute
Finis Mitchell
Mrs. Ford Beard
Jas. Barnes
P. F. Barnes
John Loffland
Gladys
Mabel
Ed Crane
Olive
Geneva
John
Ralph
Donnie Sheets
Henry Calland
Warren Bland
Claude Taylor
James Miller
David Dyer
Cal. Dyer
Mrs
Jane Coley
Pleasant Bethel
Wesley Martin
Fletcher Griffith
Walter Dyer
Bethsadia
Geneva Williams
Harvey Wells
Sunday
Thomas L. Franklin
Albert Franklin
Ben Fiscus
Grandma Watson
Union Bethel
Lonnie Hollars
Iva
Hazel Duke
James Carrell
Will Thompson
Hannah Duke
Will Duke
Henry Abrams
J. S. Thompson’s
Henry Flory
McColly
Sig Rogers
James Silvers
Sam
Eli Hollars
Ollie Boruff and Son
Frank Chipman
Mary Doyle
Carrie Johnson
Donna
Victor Buckner
Blanche Stalcup
Cassie Boruff
Avis
Lewis Branstetter
Fred Wright
Calvertsville
John Thompson
Ode Corwin
Ruben DeVilbiss’s
Ora Fainot
Ed Scott
Paulburg
Herschel Corbin
Bloom
Edna Tague
Geneva Hindman
Ville
Mrs. Crooke
M. A. Thomas and Family
1Ville
Christy Thomas
Marie Hudson
Bloon
Lloyd Gu
Eliza
Will Crooke
Child Worthington
Motheralstead
Will Neff
Bert Jolliff
Elkthere
John Mers
D. H. Slinkard
Ol Culmer
Fullerton
W. D. Killian
Amos and
Albert Musg
J. D. Moore
Wil
S. W. Si
Father
Ges
Aid . Mac Duke
Sig Boers
Everett Af
Eagle
Iva Stanly
Losberry §Urday
Jewey
Ralph Bland
Newark
Verna Bowersock
Grace Arthur
Mrs. Earl Bland
Mrs. Edward Wells
George Fry
Frank Hawkins
Homer Ray’s
Luther Fry
Paul Britton’s
Gaston
Anna Wells
Laura Camden
Edith Bridges
Ruth Ferguson
Mrs. Britton
la Fry
Paul Britton
Cslvertsville
Charley Hanson
Ridgep
Homer Ry
Minnie Bland
Misses Anna
Rosa Wells
Sherman Wells
Daugh Verdie
Eliza Heaton
Joe Shute
Clover
Ella Hamilton
F ‘Ridge
Lizzie Blan
Mary Wells
Clarence Pad Worthington
Padgett Ents
Roland
Laura Buckner
James Mer
Conville
McDaniel
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