Obituary: J. L. Vaughn 84 Dies in Coatesville Home
J L Vaughn aged 84 of Coatesville died Saturday morning at his home on south Main Street from asthma and heart trouble. He served in the Civil War, survived by his wife, and was a former Mt. Meridian resident and craftsman. Funeral held April 5, 1920, from his Coatesville home with burial at Stilesville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Vaughn
South Main Street
Mr. Vaughn
Mt. Meridian
Coatesville
Joseph Lee Vaughn
Thompson
Elizabeth
Stone) Vaughn
Garrard County
Kentucky
Wm. G
John C
Strother P
Sallie E
Nancy J
Thomas A
Simon L
Patsy A
Benj. B
Foys
Co. H
19Th Infantry
Lancaster
Arkansas Post
Magnolia Hill
Raymond
Black River Bridge
Vicksburg
Easter Sermon By Rev Noland At Marshall Church
Rev Db EF Noland of Marshall delivered an Easter sermon from Colossians 3 1 on The Risen Christ in 1920. Despite few attendees he urged need for a risen Lord now and stressed Christians must stand for Christ in business and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. Noland
Marshall
Christ
Lord
Sale Dates for Lem Hubbard Set on Farm Near Yatesville
Sale dates announced for Lem Hubbard on his farm three miles west of Yatesville and two miles east of Fillmore on Wednesday April 14 1920. Local residents and interested buyers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Hubbard
Yatesville
Fillmore
Trains 5 and 6 to stop at Cloverdale for passengers
The Monon trains No 5 and 6 will now stop at Cloverdale for passengers and baggage. Previously these were through trains and no express service will be handled at Cloverdale.
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Cloverdale
Township Sunday School Convention Names Year Officers
Despite rain the Hadley township Sunday school convention met on Sunday afternoon. Principal speakers were E. T. Albertson of Indianapolis and A Jewel Stevenson of Hadley. Officers chosen for the year include President James Davison Coatesville Vice president Morris Hadley secretary treasurer Mary D O Masten Anno Children's division Mrs Charles Gambold Coatesville Young people division E M Strauss Amo Superintendent Arthur Lambert Amo Home department Mrs Elizabeth West Amo Teachers training Mrs Mary White Amo Missionary Mrs Henry Phillips Coatesville temperance L G Vannice Hudley
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Hadley
E. T. Albertson
Indianapolis
A. Jewel Stevenson
James Davidson
Coatesville
Morris Hadley
Mary DO. Masten
Anno
Charles Gambold
E. M. Strauss
Amo
Arthur Lambert
Home Department
Elizabeth West
Mary White
Henry Phillips
L. G. Vannice
Hudley
Legion seeks German cannon for Coatesville memorial
At a May All American post meeting resolutions urged Congress to grant a captured German cannon or field piece for Coatesville to display on the public library lawn as a memorial to "the boys who went." The request was sent to Rep Everett Sanders who noted many similar bills pass and die in the Military Affairs Committee. He warned two cannons may be approved but urged locals not to expect too much.
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All American Post
American Legion
Congress
Coatesville
Everett Sanders
Secretary of War
Committee On
Sanders
Committee On Military Affairs
Deciding Pay Increase for Soldiers’ Foreign Service
Everett Sanders informs Fifth District veterans that a comptroller decision grants enlisted soldiers who served abroad after July 1, 1919, a pay increase, excluding Canal Zone Panama Puerto Rico or Hawaii. Send full name rank organization and army serial number to Room 369 House Office Building Washington DC for aid.
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Editeur
Comptroller
Treasury
Canal Zone
Panama
Parto Rico
Hawaii
Washington, D. C
Everett Sanders
Death of Mrs. J. A. McClure At St. Elmo Ill
Telegram notifies the death of Mrs. J A McClure at her St Elmo residence Wednesday morning. Funeral is set for Friday at St Elmo. Her husband, longtime Vandalia railroad station agent, is well known here. Mr Knight and Mrs Knight travel to attend. Knight and McClure were telegraph colleagues for five years.
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Knight
J. A. McClure
Farmers plan bridge on Lewis Ader site in Floyd Township
Putnam county commissioners informed Floyd township farmers in Green Castle Monday that the Lewis Ader bridge north and west of town will be constructed this summer. A long-needed crossing will remove the need to ford the branch for travelers on that road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Township
Putnam County
Greencastle
Lewis Ader
Hendricks County Sunday School Convention Dates Set
The Hendricks county Sunday school association convention will be held at North Salem Tuesday and Wednesday, April 13 and 44. Two state speakers will present the work at each session. The parade and rally of adult classes will feature the Tuesday afternoon session.
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Hendricks County Sunday School Association
North Salem
Tragic Train Collision Kills Detroit Driver en Route to Wichita
A young man about 25 driving a new Dodge roadster from Detroit to Wichita was killed at the Vandalia crossing west of Reelsville when westbound train No 7 struck the car. The obscured crossing caused the crash. the car was hurled off the tracks and damaged beyond repair. The driver’s identity was limited to a Dodge factory card bearing Pittman as driver with license numbers 585 and 6055. The body was sent to Green Castle for burial as Kansas relatives arrived.
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Detroité
Wichita
Kan
Vandalia
Reelsville
McCurry
Dodge
Greencastle
Kansas
Knight Brother Four Take County Eighth Grade Top Score
Robert Knight son of Mr and Mrs D Knight received the highest grade in Hendricks county eighth grade exams. Over 300 manuscripts were graded by four evaluators. he earned seven 100s and no score below 80 in other subjects. Four Knight family members share this distinction Minnie Bert one Knight and Robert.
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Robert Knight
D. Knight
Hendricks County
Robert
Knight
Minnie Knight
Bert Knight
One Knight
Modern Farm Home of Luther Chandler Aims for Modern Luxuries
Luther Chandler near town undertakes extensive improvements to his farm home. A Fairbanks-Morse electric light system is installed and a fine bathroom and water system are being put in by J F Walton, local plumber. Chandler’s recent farming success funds the upgrades for a comfortable future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Chandler
Fairbanks-Morse
J. F. Walton
Focal
Mr. Chandler
New Bank Protection Installments Baffle Burglar
The First National bank has installed a new vault and safe protection featuring a gas canister inside the door. If burglars attempt to blast or burn through, the bottle releases poisonous gas, expelling intruders and rendering the room unsafe for hours. The system has proven effective where tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
New Assistant Manager Moves Into Ballard Ice Cream Family
Wendell Byron Iddings, newly appointed assistant manager at Ballard Ice Cream, arrived last Sunday and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Claude Iddings on Walnut Street. The baby and mother are progressing nicely.
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Ballard Ice Cream Company
Claude Iddings
Walnut Street
Wendell Byron Iddings
Severely Injured Man After Cream Can Accident
Frank O Neal of the northeast area was injured Tuesday while returning home. A wagon caught up with him as he walked from town and he fell while trying to board, striking a cream can and suffering severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O'Neal
Bowen guests visit Ira Masten and family
Millard Bowen and wife and Mrs. Clay Bowen of Indianapolis spent Sunday with Ira Masten and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Bowen
Clay Bowen
Indianapolis
Ira Masten
Judge Orbison joins Indiana Near East Relief effort
Willing to Serve Charles J. Orbison, noted Marion County judge and lawyer, accepts appointment to Indiana Committee of Near East Relief. He urged Indiana to meet its 10 000 orphan quota and aid Armenian children. Royse reports statewide optimism about hitting and possibly exceeding the target.
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Charles J. Orbison
Marion County
Indiana Committee of Near East Relief
Clarence D. Royse
Indiana Armenian Appeal
Orbison
Indiana
Royse
Winter Weather Hits Coatesville and Indiana
Winter weather has struck Coatesville and Indiana with rain on Sunday followed by light snow. By Tuesday about four inches of snow covered the ground and temperatures remained low. Fruit trees had begun to bud last week, risking damage, but snow may shield oats and wheat. this is one of the heaviest snows in years for the area.
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Coatesville
Indiana
Coatesville C W B M Auxiliary Meets for Review
The Coatesville auxiliary of the C W B M met with Mrs. Q J Larkin on Friday April 2. After devotional led by Mrs. Ruth Elrod members shared Facts for Busy Women from World Call and discussed Healing of the Philippines by Mrs. Sharp and Women and Children of the Philippines by Mrs. McDaniel. Louise Masten led Hidden Answers. Meeting adjourned to meet Mrs. M F Bennett on May 7.
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Coatesville
Q. J. Larkin
Ruth Elrod
Philippines
Sharp
McDaniel
Louise Masten
Tuesday Club Meets with Irish History and St Patrick Contest
The Tuesday club met March 23 with Mrs Lena Larkin as hostess. Thirteen members answered roll call with Spring quotations. Mrs C S West gave a history of Ireland and Mrs Ira Masten directed a St Patrick contest. Refreshments followed. next meeting hosted by Miss Callie Shields at the library on April 27.
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Lena Larkin
Ireland
C. S. West
Ira Masten
Callie Shields
Library Assembly Hall
Community Auction Set for Coatesville Saturday
A community auction sale will be held in Coatesville on Saturday April 16 at 1 pm. consignments should be listed with Wm McAnineed so bills can be prepared for Tuesday. Regular rating will apply.
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Coatesville
Soldier Walter Sullivan Receives Honorable Discharge
Walter Sullivan, in the regular army for three years, was honorably discharged at Camp Mead Maryland last week. He visited his brothers and their families here for a few days and is now employed in Indianapolis.
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Walter Sullivan
Camp Mead
Indianapolis
Last day for candidates to file declarations of candidacy
Saturday marked the final deadline for individuals seeking the county primary election to file their declarations of candidacy with the election authority.
Indiana Farm Labor Shortage Threatens Food Production
George C. Bryant of the department of agriculture warns that Indiana faces a serious farm labor shortage. Farmers expect production to drop by about fifteen percent as a result of scarce workers and high wage demands.
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Indiana
George C. Bryant
Department of Agriculture
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Celebrations
Miss Lillian Smith visited Miss Gladys Morgan last Friday. Mr and Mrs Morris Goodwan spent Friday with Sam Campbell. Mrs Will Shuck stayed with relatives in Indianapolis. Alva Wright and family were called to Amo for the illness of her father Tuesday night. Alva Smiths daughter has the measles. Frank Garrett and daughters called at Will Shucks Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Charlie Snodgrass dined with Ava Morgan last Sunday. Alice Ransom and daughters with Clyde Walls and Herbert Lawson spent Thursday with Sam Campbell. Sam Campbell improves. Clyde Walls birthday celebration last Thursday featured games, cake, and ice cream. guests departed late, wishing many more birthdays.
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Alva Wright
Amo
Alice Ransom
Clyde Walls
Herbert Lawson
Sam Campbell
Beech Grove Sees Rise in Measles Cases and Local Sightings
Measles spread in Beech Grove as Austin Smith's children recover. Many residents attend the Taylor trial in Bedford. Easter weather marked by wintry days on Monday and Tuesday. Neighbors Lon Bratten Andrew Minnick Tipton Brides John Miller Jesse Batman and families shared Sunday dinner with Dolph Batman. Janet McIntyre returns to school after measles absence. Oral Smith visits uncle Austin Smith and family.
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Lon Bratten
Andrew Minnick
Tipton Brides
John Miller
Jesse Batman
Dolph Batman
Easter market raises funds at public library sale
The Easter market hosted by the Calendar club of the M E church at the public library netted a little over seven dollars. Bids on the Reno school property are set to open today and may continue until sold. Local notices include concrete work offers and community tidbits about residents visiting relatives and attending funerals.
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Calendar Club
M. E. Church
Reno
Obituary: Thomas McAninch Dies in Indianapolis at 65
Thomas A McAninch longtime resident dies at his Indianapolis home after rheumatism illness. He moved from Coatesville recently and is survived by wife Alice, daughter Nona, two grandchildren, and four brothers. Burial at Stilesville cemetery after services at the Christian church. Born May 25 1854 near Stilesville, he married Laura Robards in 1878.
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Mary P. Foster
Joslin H
Margretta (McCoy) Foster
Dane Foster
Mt. Meridian
New Providence
Coatesville Baptist Church
Coatesville
J. E. Sherrill
Stilesville
Thomas McAninch
Indianapolis
MccAninch
Mr. McAninch
Christian Church
Alice McAninch
Virgil Davis
Thomas A. McAninch
Elijah and
Basha MecAninch
Ind
Laura Alice Robards
Nona
MecAnineh
Bro. Brewer
Donavan
Donna Davis
What To Plant In A Small Home Garden
For limited garden space choose crops that yield much from small areas. Beginners often overplant lettuce and radishes. avoid overdoing beets onions carrots and tomatoes. Include tomatoes and greens like spinach and chard, plan for canning or sharing surplus, count children as full hands, and balance staples with space-efficient vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Tim Wilson Flown Home After Months of Ill Health
Tim Wilson, confined to his West Main street home for illness, was flown home Saturday morning and is slowly regaining health. Weekend guests included Ed Stark and others from Indianapolis visiting Harlan and Herod families, with additional guests Harlan, Cline, and McAninch households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Wilson
West Main Street
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St. Elmo
Lillian Smith
Gladys Morgan
Morris Goodwan
Will Shuck
Alva Smith
Frank Garrett
Lela
Lucy
Charlie Snodgrass
Mrs
Ava Morgan
Beech Grove
Austin Smith
Taylor
Bedford
Janet McIntyre
Oral Smith
Co McDaniel
Charles Wisehart
Odd Fellows
Lee Eastham
Roy Minter
Reelesville
Ralph Minter
Northwest of Town
Josephine Minter
Albert Vaughn
Hester Lydick
Bernice
Sherman Christy
Danville
Alfred McAnineh
Belleville
Harvey McAnineh
Tom McAnineh
John Tincher
Tom McAninch
F. E. Davison
Lakin
T. A. McAninch
Vv. L. Davis
Ed Stark
Herdis Harlan
Paul Herod
John Stewart
Fern Wisehart
Hershell Cline
Lee Chatham
Hallie Kellum
North of New Winchester
Lewis Wilson
Marion Miller
Marion Wright
S. A. Chatham
Kate McAninch
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