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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1916
Page
4
The Democrat founded 1861 publishes weekly from Bloomfield Indiana. Editor W L Slinkard lists subscriptions at 1 year 1 50 six months 75 and single copies 5. Advertising rates apply by line.
State and national figures in the Second District include Congressman W. A. Cullop of Vincennes County Representative Clyde O. Yoho of Bloomfield Indiana and Joint Senator James H. Humphreys of Linton Indiana serving Greene Owen counties.
The piece portrays Theodore Roosevelt as a discredited politician in a harsh critique of his Western appeal. It claims his late alignment with progressives and alleged ties to “crooks” hurt his standing, while Republicans push him away to avoid alienating western voters. The column notes honest Western hearts favoring other leaders like Boies, Penrose, Elihu Root, and Murray Crane.
Republican papers promote Will Hays as national chairman hopeful. They credit his Indiana campaign management but warn the slush fund split hurt Western states and worry an amended constitution blocks a constitutional convention until 1921.
In Bloomfield the Christmas Savings fund has grown to 8500 dollars this year, saved through small coins deposited at the Bloomfield Trust Company. The effort shows how penny to dime contributions accumulate into a substantial community reserve.
This year over 8500 dollars will be distributed to Bloomfield residents by the Trust Co. Most of the funds are expected to be spent with local merchants on Christmas and holiday goods.
A principal speaker at the W. C. T. U. Convention argues that woman made from man is not a reason to treat her as a side issue in modern times. The remarks stress equality and challenge outdated views.
The Republican State Committee of Ohio found a shortage of 80,000 votes and 60,000 dollars while balancing party books.
A political note mocks Charles E Hughes for tardy congratulations, portraying him as a poor loser despite a full bid.
The statement asserts that with woman suffrage at state and national levels there will be no doubt about the speaker of the house. It emphasizes the political impact of suffrage on leadership selection and public debate.
A customer reports settling a bill for ice before coal arrived at twice the expected cost. The event highlights sudden price changes and billing surprises for utility deliveries.
Eight Jefferson township competitors and one from Fairplay township gathered at Worthington for the county one acre corn contest judged by County Agent McIntish. Prizes of 010 and 05 in gold went to Floyd Mitten and Marcus Hays for Jefferson and Gerald Strickler for Fairplay. Ex-County Treasurer Joseph Moss funded the prizes. Contestants presented talks on corn culture and shared results on yield cost per bushel and selling price.
In Greene Circuit Court November Term 1916 Hazel Hicks v Joseph Hicks Complaint No 14067 plaintiff by James M Hudson files complaint with affidavit that defendant is not a resident of Indiana and is a necessary party. Appearance day fixed January 22 1917 and unless he appears on November 27 1916 the case will be heard in his absence. Witnessed at Bloomfield.
In Greene Circuit Court November Term 1916 Nora I Claywell vs Charles E Claywell non-resident defendant must appear by January 22 1917 or on the 49th day next term to be holden November 27 1916 at Bloomfield. Affidavit filed by M Hudson attorney confirms non-residency and summons.
The semi weekly Monitor of Bicknell reports a fire causing $500 loss to the Keith building and $300 to the Shirley and Tresslar 5 and 10 cent store. Damages are insured. Fire origin traced to defective wiring. Local fire department responded. Vincennes was asked to dispatch switch engines.
Readable fragments indicate water engines were deployed to carry water and fight the fire. Details about location, time, and casualties are unavailable in the accessible text.
Prosecuting Attorney five and chief of police O R Rich arrested two men who gave the names Benny Weiss and Harry Trattner of Terre Haute at Jackson Hill mine No 4 last Monday. They were jailed in Sullivan on liquor possession charges after 27 packages of liquor were found in their auto. The machine allegedly visited the mine after pay days. George Peden of Sandborn was seized at Bicknell with a pint of whisky and faces a 90 day suspended sentence to the penal farm and a Tuesday trial.
The two story frame residence of Postmaster Marion A. Thomas in Jasonville was destroyed by fire early Sunday. Mrs. Thomas, her son Charles, and cousin Miss Nellie Shanklin escaped via the kitchen stairs and roof to the ground. Thomas was away at the time. loss partly covered by insurance.
Levi Bauer, elected treasurer, attended events in Bloomfield on Saturday. Speck Shelton, a Switz City trailroader, also visited Bloomfield that day.
Report of the condition of the Citizens Bank of Newberry Newberry Indiana at close of business November 17 1916 sworn by cashier S W Slinkard and notarized by Chas H Markel on November 25 1916.
Quote notes that a vivid phrase like "rosy fingers of the Dawn" remains striking today, even if Homer used similar expression in the Iliad. George Monroe argues the value of fresh phrasing versus enduring imagery.
The notice advertises a subscription deal for Bloomfield Democratic Weekly and St. Louis Republic at 1.50 dollars per year, with twice weekly delivery for the latter.
Dan Riddle buys a massive walnut log from L H Jones. The log runs 35 inches at the butt and 14 inches at the top, 14 feet long and 841 feet through, weighing a heavy load. Eight horses fail to move it to the shipping point for loading onto a car bound for a New Albany lumber firm.
The State Senate will stand 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans after the November 7 election. State chairmen of both parties seek a satisfactory spoils division, noting the majority party generally controls distribution of rewards.
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