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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1916
Page
1
The article promotes Bischof Coats and Suits with a Spring line praised for originality and chic design. It highlights affordable prices from Bischof Suits 12.55 to 16.50, Vogue Suits 12.55 to 16.50, Bischof Coats 12.50 to 25, and Vogue Coats 5.85 to 12.50, noting quality fabrics and wide selection.
After weeks away due to illness the Rev. E. G. Hildner will resume his pastorate at First Presbyterian Church with a single afternoon service at 3 PM on Sunday. His sermon topic will be Personal Faith and the public is invited.
Hundreds gathered in South Bend as Benjamin F Shively first citizen died in Washington. The body lay in state at the Shively home from 10 to 1 pm before a private funeral at 2 pm attended by relatives and a small delegation, reflecting the senator's wish for simplicity.
David Martin a Gibson county leader dies at 67 in Garland after a life as farmer and real estate broker. Services set at M B E church with Masonic and J P lodge involvement. Burial in Montgomery cemetery. Mrs Jeffery hosts a St Patrick party honoring visitors from Princeton with prizes and a four course luncheon.
Miss Lulu Finney has resigned her position at the Princeton steam laundry and will join the Princeton Transfer Company on Monday morning to begin new work.
The bulletin reports U S troops near Villa's forces in the Casas Grandes and Galena districts planning a junction with Col. Dodd's cavalry. Reports mention 400 Mormon colonists at Colonia Dublan fearing massacre, relief by Dodd's force, and growing deportation talk of Mexicans tied to Diaz and Villista movements.
Evansville idle fire at 900 Walnut street destroys warehouse filled with flour and grain. Estimating loss proved elusive. main mill at Haubstadt previously burned. Alois Ziliak, Haubstadt, is company president. George Lamey reports from Mobile as owner’s agent travels.
In Bloomington on March 18 Martinsville and LaFayette played as Vincennes and Crawfordsville prepared to meet later to determine who will face the winners in the finals that night.
John S. Reilly, about 60, publisher of the Furniture Industry, died at 11:45 P.M. Friday in Miami, Florida. Reilly, formerly of Evansville Indiana, had been connected with the publication for years.
The article notes Mr. Adair plans a vigorous campaign in Indiana if Congress stays in session. He aims to visit all ninety two counties, reaching many voters through personal visits, which would take over three months if one day is spent in each county.
Former Gibson County man Major J W Skelton and his wife Belle Farmer Skelton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in Los Angeles on March 27. The Democrat asks Gibson county readers to mail a post card shower to the couple to help them feel remembered by their old community.
A Senate committee recommends a large wartime force of about 800000, with a regular army of 254000, a federalized national guard of 280000, and a continental army of 261009. The plan envisions six year regular enlistments with reservist recalls and expanded air, artillery, and cavalry support. Congress faces a fierce, vehicle for debate as rival measures from Hay and Chamberlain clash.
A historic debate on military strength reveals an argument for expanding the army by 20 000 troops after years of border presence. Proponents warn that peacetime plans fall short for any potential miniature war.
Chief of Police Gus Vichter returned home Friday night from Greenaburg Indiana where he attended the funeral of his brother the Rev. Fr. Lawrence Fitcher whose death occurred several days earlier in Rome City.
Chas Wehmer of Ft Branch was in the city on business last Saturday, stopping to conduct affairs and meet local contacts.
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