The Democrat weekly publication notice
The Democrat is a weekly newspaper published in Bloomfield Greene County Indiana with editor W L Slinkard. Subscriptions are prepaid at 1 year 150, six months 95 and single copies 5 cents. Advertising rates apply per line with minimum 25 cents. The paper is entered as second class mail at Bloomfield post office.
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Democrat Printing Office
Opera House Block
Bloomfield
Greene County
Indiana
W. L. Slinkard
Postoffice
Republican Weakness and the Wilson Case in Editorials
A Chicago Tribune editorial supporting former Supreme Court Justice Hughes outlines Republican disarray in facing President Wilson. It argues Wilson’s acceptance speech clearly presents Democratic strength, while Republicans acknowledge Democratic gains and weigh their own weak, reactive position.
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Wilson
Chicago “Tribune
Supreme Justice
Hughes
Woodrow Wilson
Eight Hour Law Memoir From Erie Chief on Railroads
President Underwood discusses the eight hour day for railroads with Erie system leaders. He says managers feel the change is timely and would cost Erie about 3 million dollars yearly. The Interstate Commerce Commission could adjust rates if needed, while praising Mr Wilson’s non political motive and honesty.
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Underwood
Erie Railway
Erie Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson
Former Associate Justice Hippodrome Tour To Return
Within days a former associate justice of the United States Supreme Court will undertake another national tour on an enlarged scale, presenting a public spectacle across multiple cities as part of an ongoing speaking circuit.
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United States Supreme Court
Maine in the spotlight sparks Mississippi talk tone
In the fuss over carrying a rock-ribbed Republican State, observers compare Maine to Mississippi, highlighting political tensions and regional shifting allegiances. The remark underscores national debate about party strength in New England.
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Maine
Mississippi
Maine Gubernatorial Race of 1892 Sees Republican Victory
In September 1892 the Republican won Maine’s governorship by a plurality of 12,503 votes and Cleveland was elected.
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Maine
Cleveland
Charles E Hughes Urges Alternatives to Strikes and War
Advice from Charles E Hughes on peaceful ways to prevent strikes and wars after prevention efforts fail. Emphasizes negotiation, arbitration, and constitutional processes as primary tools for resolving labor and international tensions.
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Charles E. Hughes
Widow’s Pension Increase Guidance for Civil War Widows
Local editor reproduces official guidance from the Commissioner of Pensions on a 20 dollar monthly increase for widows of soldiers from the Civil War and earlier conflicts. It instructs eligible widows to file a letter with pension details, notes that no further formal application is needed, and warns against claim agents or attorneys.
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Bloomfield Democrat
Bloomfield
Indiana
Mexico
Commissioner of Pensions
David C. Roach
Koleen
Ind
Personal notes of Bloomfield social scene
A long list of visitors and residents from Bloomfield and surrounding townships is recorded. Individuals from Indianapolis, Linton, Lyons, Scotland, and nearby towns travel for visits, business, or to stay with relatives, with activities ranging from banking to attending events and conferences.
Community Notes From Eagle Nest and Surrounding Towns
Saturday night gatherings at Homer Ray's Gleaned from Eagle Nest area as churchgoers and families share meals and visits. Rev Ogden Burch preached a good sermon while Pink Pearson led a grove meeting that closed midweek. James McDaniel hosted a Sunday dinner as families near Newark, Gaston and Calvertville enjoy fellowship and updates on local farmers sowing wheat.
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Ogden Burch
Homer Ray
Gaston
Dewey Bland
Ernest Bland
James McDaniel
Calvertville
Maud Burch
Fannie Watkins
the Grove
Pink Pearson
James Stanley
James Crawford
Newark
Sherman Wells
Worthington
Ralph Grass
John Watkins
Luther Fry
Paul Britton
Orphy Fry
George Fry
Eliza Bland
Foster Livingston
Freedom
Livingston
Pearl and
Vady Watkins
Roland Bland
Questioning Critique of Wilson Sparks Hughes Debate
A newspaper prompt quotes a man who grumbles against Wilson and asks if he is so keen about Hughes, signaling a political undercurrent. The remark hints at intraparty rivalry and shifts in support among key figures.
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Wilson
Hughes
Local residents visit relatives and travel notices
Several residents are noted in short travel and visit entries. G E Rector of Owensburg spent Sunday here while Walter Shertzer of Bicknell visited relatives. Mrs Mary A Pringle went to Vincennes to visit kin. Miss Iva Calland of Newcastle stayed with Miss Carrie Johnson. John Murray of Bobbs Merrill Co. visited briefly. Lenora Livingston of Worthington visited her sister Mrs Charles E Stringfellow. Josephine Adams returned from Newcastle and Indianapolis. Mrs Willis Ledgerwood came back from Mineral after a week with her parents. Miss Mary Endres, summering with Postmaster George E Endres, plans to return to Houston Texas.
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P. L. Combs
Farmersburg Bank
Jacob Bucher
Highland Township
Lewis Kidd
Indianapolis
David Bland
Robert Knapp
Bicknell
Elmer E. Rhodes
Wright Township
Andrew Busch
Washington Township
Bloomfield
Dock Wilson
Worthington
Bloomfield Friends
Illinois Central
W. S. Hall
Maroon
Illinois
G. E. Rector
Owensburg
Walter Shertzer
Mary A. Pringle
Vincennes
John Murray
Bobbs-Merrill Co
Lenora Livingston
Charles E. Stringfellow
Josephine Adams
Newcastle
Willis Ledgerwood
Mineral
Clint Mullis
Mary Endres
George E. Endres
Houston
Tex
Squire Family Reunion Held Near Midland
A Squire family reunion gathered ninety three members last Sunday at John Ellis grove, one mile south of Midland. David O. Squire, Reed Letsinger, and Henry Letsinger spoke, and a planning committee for next year was named. Attendees from Marco, Bloomfield, Lebanon, Worthington, Gilmore, and local families joined the event.
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Squire
John Ellis Grove
Midland
David O. Squire
Marco
Reed Letsinger
Bloomfield
Henry Letsinger
Lebanon
Boyd
Worthington
Will Grant
Gilmour
Ben Squire
Linton
William Squire
Freeda Workman
A. J. Workman
Hazel
Bloomfield Exhibit Promotes Greene County Agriculture
An October 12 to 14 display in Bloomfield features live stock grain fruit vegetables and home economics training to boost Greene county agriculture. The event aims to raise product and land values and support schools clubs. Premiums are offered with livestock contest scheduled for October 12.
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Bloomfield
Greene County
Local Club Notices Highlight Weekly Meetings
Mrs Reed Williams hosted a 500 party on Saturday. The Thimble Club meets Friday with Mrs John R McGannon. The Young Ladies Missionary Society gathers Tuesday evening with Miss Georgia Spainhower. Wednesday Visiting Club met yesterday. Baptist Missionary Society meets Monday with Mrs W E Inman. W F M S of the M E church meets Friday at Monon Station to announce this year’s Gold and Silver contest results.
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Reed Williams
Thimble Club
John R. McGannon
Young Ladies Missionary Society
Georgia Spainhower
W. L. Slinkard
The
Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
W. E. Inman
M. E. Church
Monon
Complete line of rubber heels offered for shoe repair
Charley Laughlin advertises modern shoe repairing at the southwest corner of Square offering a complete line of rubber heels and full repair services with a guaranteed standard.
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Charley Laughlin
Local Produce and Real Estate Ads From Lyons Area
Lists fruit prices and a real estate notice. Apples for sale 40c per bushel picked and well sprayed three miles southwest of Bloomfield. Also three room house or lots in Lyons for sale via Max Stein Lyons Ind and W G Jones.
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Lyons
Max Stein
Lyons, Ind
Bloomfield
W. G. Jones
Hess Witch Hazel Cream Ad Promises Money Back
Rough irritated skin and chapped hands, face or lips are never found in the same house with Hess Witch Hazel Cream. The big 25 cent bottle is sold and guaranteed by F. L. Burke, who offers a money back if not satisfied.
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F. L. Burke
Hess
Hess’ W. H.C
Hess’ W. TI. C
Local Happenings and Farm Trade Updates
Spooner and Hays market six Weber wagons last week and seek 50 carloads of pumpkins at $3 a ton delivered. Greene County Fruit Exchange shipped 200 barrels of apples to Indianapolis cold storage. Funeral notes for Hert and Boruff family details. Rev. Fish to Petersburg. Bloomfield Ice and Produce orders for pumpkins. local travel and pastorate changes noted.
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Bloomfield Ice & Produce Company
Greene County Fruit Exchange
Indianapolis
Fruit Exchange
Charles C. Stein
Lee Jones
Fred DeVilbiss
John Boruff
Owensburg
Hert
Boruff
Mr. Hert
James
Petersburg
Fish
Ohio Conference
Local Items From Odon and Nearby Segments
Lightning struck O P McKee's house but caused no damage, stunning two children. Cattle belonging to Hart and Singer of Sandborn passed through. Ermal Morgan and companions visited Park and attended the Missionary Convention at Walnut Grove. Several locals attended funerals, picnics, and church events with multiple guests listed among families and neighbors.
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O. P. McKee
Hart and
Singer
Sandborn
Ermal Morgan
Algin Acton
Olive Robison
Worthington
Etta Chaney
Nell Burcham
Park
Walnut Grove
QO. P. McKee
Ray Miller
J. W. Canady
George
Odon
C. P. McKee
Walter Hagener
Amos Hostetter
Virgil Mullis
Fred Chaney
Louis
James Aitckson
Bicknell
Charles Rodgers
Elnora
Richard Dore
Frank Rodgers
Emery Pal
Linton
S. Hatfield
Alvin Rose
Cledis Roach
Rose
Frank Morgan
Mary Margaret
Mr. Morgan
Grover Singer
Sherman Hatfield
Lilburn Jackson
Mineral
Oliver Lee
Lyons
Harrel Hatfield
Claud Wells
Mary Ann McKee
Char
Baptist Church Choir Practice and Services Noted
The church announces choir practice Thursday night and Sunday school at 6 30 p m with B Y P A. Special music is planned and the public is welcome to worship. Pastor F H Levell leads the congregation.
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F. H. Levell
Presbyterian Church Welcomes Rev George Horn
The Rev George Horn will begin his pastorate here next Sunday. Services include 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 preaching on Costliness of Service 6 30 Christian Endeavor and 7 30 Evening service on Submerged Barriers.
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George Horn
Christian Endeavor
Sunday church services and rally call for service
Methodist Church at 6 30 p m Epworth League and Christian Church Bible School at 9 30 a m urge all members to attend the opening contest with Worthington Bible Schools. Sermon subject Intercession. Evening service at 7 30 p m with a pastor sermon promotes a great rally and forward move as a call of the King to service.
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Bible School
Worthington Bible Schools
Christian Endeavor
Hopeful Trips and Visits Highlight Rural Circles
Miss Margaret Booker left for Springville to spend a week with cousin Mrs. Everett Giles. Mrs. Everett Sheehe has been ill but is improving. Miss Bonnie Duncan visits her mother in Danville. Grandmother Bauer shows slow recovery after a sick spell. Several families motored to Terre Haute including Mr. and Mrs. Booher and Simon Vandeventer and son John. Sunday visits included Easter and Everett Sheehe at John Laymon's. The Democrat speaking at Roberts school on the 26th drew a large crowd. Miss Lilian Booker visited Terre Haute with Mrs. James Johnston.
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Margaret Booker
Springville
Everett Giles
Everett Sheehe
Bonnie Duncan
Danville
Bauer
W. E. Booher
Simon Vandeventer
John
Terre Haute
Easter
John Laymon
Roberts School
Lilian Booker
James Johnston
Birthday dinner at Camp Branch draws large turnout
The Camp Branch birthday dinner for James McDaniels drew a well attended gathering Sunday with a pleasant day reported. Tude Barger and wife from Brown County visited T C Ferguson and family Friday through Sunday. Miss Pearl and Padie Watkins visited Roland Bland's Saturday and Sunday. The Democrat price listed at $1.56 for one year.
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James McDaniels
Tude Barger
Brown County
T. C. Ferguson
the Gaston
Miss Pearl
Padie Watkins
Roland Bland
Elmer Messimore
Tulip
Bloomfield
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Reg. Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D. C
J. A. Cravens
J. L. Cravens
William Cox
Scotland
Fred Carpenter
Malachi Boruff
John Mees
Grant Township
Willis Johnon
Fred Maddox
W. A. Barker
Ambrose Arthur
Stockton Township
John Woodall
Plummer
Mesdames
Lucinda Goodwin
Mahala Workman
al Love and Family
Mrs. Louis Kidd
Hubert Hickam
Spencer
W. W. Moffett
J. B. Heaton
Henry Heaton
W. R. Cravens
Ella Yakey
Fannie Williams
Maud Cravens
Bloomington
J. W. Perrin
Mrs
R. L. Campbell
Palestine
Ilinois
Alva Miles
Indiana University
S. D. Miles
Oscar Smith
Chicago
Oak Park
Lexington
L. B. Johnson
Bruceville
Johnson
Laura O.haver
Mary Jo Ogle
Martha Louise Miller
Murruerite
Mildred Inman
Iva Sarver
Axtell
Kansas
Harley Inman
H. W. Letsinger
M. E
Franklin
Victor Wilson
Fairview School
Fairview
Clinton
Charles Chaney
Mrs. Love
Agnes Combs
Gene
Charles Oliphant
A. H. Mantel
Ed Chaney
Ethel Swank
Hiattville
Chaney
Jason Huffman
Taylor Township
Mark
EAGLE
Spooner & Hays
Swift
Iva Calland
Carrie Johnson
Squire Family Reunion
Clubs and Society
Baldwins
Ben Davis
Wind Falls
L. H. Jones
Empire
Nellie Chenowith
Weber
Bloomfield Ice and Produce Co
Ilene
Miss Bell
Edward Canady
William Meyers
Geo. E. Kidd
Callard
J. B. M. Baughn
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Epworth League
George Ade
F.L. Burke
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